Healthy Roscommon

05/09/2025

The Community Development Department in Roscommon County Council is delighted to be a Finalist in the Small Sustainability Team of the Year Category for the Climate Change Leadership Awards.

Following the Storm Eowyn response which saw the mobilisation of 41 community hubs across the county to support those impacted by the storm Healthy Roscommon in collaboration with Roscommon Public Participation Network and Roscommon County Council has developed a Community Resilience Toolkit to support the wellbeing of communities impacted by climate based emergencies.

In leading with empathy, ingenuity, and purpose and with a wellbeing focus, the Community Development Department has set a benchmark for what a sustainability team can achieve.

This work has had a measurable impact—reducing vulnerabilities, increasing preparedness, and inspiring other local authorities to replicate the model. It demonstrates how climate action can be locally grounded yet nationally significant.

Healthy Ireland Local Government Healthy Ireland

05/09/2025

Balance-Ability Bike Programme for Kids (Ages 3–6) ✨🚲

Join our fun-filled Balance-Ability Bike Programme designed especially for children aged 3–6 years. Using unique balance bikes and exciting activities, kids will learn:

✅ Confidence on two wheels
✅ Balance & coordination
✅ Spatial awareness & biking skills

📍 Location: Strokestown Community & Sports Centre, Lisroyne, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, F42 H516
📅 Starts: Tuesday, 16th September 2025
🕓 Times:
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

📆 Duration: 3 weeks
🎒 Equipment provided: Bikes & helmets
👉 Reserve your child’s spot here: Eventbrite Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1644096941209

Sport Ireland Strokestown Community & Sports Centre Strokestown Town Team

03/09/2025

🚶‍♀️🚶Mo Chairde Get's Active 🏃‍♀️🏃

Healthy Roscommon were delighted to fund this initiative in Keadue, North Roscommon which saw both older adults and rural men's group members taking part in a programme to increase levels of physical activity, improve strength and balance and promote wellbeing to maximise independent living.

We know that maintaining and increasing physical activity and strength in older adults will

- Reduce Falls Risk
- Support the management of Chronic Diseases
- Improve Mood
- Reduce the risk of cognitive decline
all while encouraging and facilitating social interaction and having fun!

Thank you to all of the participants for their engagement, the tutors and facilitators for their expertise and to the team Mo Chairde for supporting this initiative for their active age and rural men's groups.

Roscommon Sports Partnership Healthy Ireland Roscommon County Council Roscommon Leader Partnership

02/09/2025

As we embark on September, with back to school, work and college pressures for many and winter months approaching, why not empower yourself by taking part in a free HSE online stress management programme.

This programme 'Balancing Stress - Practical skills to cope with stress' is designed to give you insight and strategies to help you manage the stresses of daily life.
For further information on this course visit

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/self-help/balancing-stress/

08/08/2025

Healthy Roscommon are delighted to Support Roscommon Sports Partnership in the delivery of Multi Sport Activity Camps for children with disabilities across Roscommon.

It looks like everyone had a great time 😀

31/07/2025

Did you know that your baby’s mental health is their social and emotional wellbeing. It develops through their relationship with you.
In this relationship with you, they learn to:
💚experience and express their feelings
💚form close relationships with their parents, family members and other people who take care of them
💚explore their surroundings and the world

Healthy Roscommon is working with partners around the county to support parents and children's mental health through programmes such as Baby Reflexology, Play Therapy, Art Therapy and physical activity programmes.
We are also working hard on making Roscommon a Breastfeeding Friendly county.

Take some time to read the information below on how you can support your baby's mental health and for further information visit
https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/parenting-advice/health-mental-wellbeing/

29/07/2025

We are delighted to again be supporting Roscommon Pride weekend. This funding will go towards supporting our Pride Wellness Day which takes place on Sunday August 24th.

Keep an eye on their page for a full calendar of events aimed at supporting everyone in our community of Roscommon.

We were delighted to receive funding from Healthy Roscommon to support this years celebrations. This funding will go towards supporting our Pride Wellness Day which takes place on Sunday August 24th - watch this space for more information!

If you or your business would like to support Roscommon Pride, please email roscommonpride@gmail.com

28/07/2025

Join us for our 4-Week Activator Poles Programme starting 5th August 2025 at 11AM in Strokestown Community Centre! 🏃‍♂️💪

Whether you're looking to improve balance, build strength, or simply enjoy being outdoors in great company – Activator Poles are a safe, effective, and low-impact way to boost your health and wellbeing. Perfect for older adults, those recovering from injury, or anyone who wants to keep fit in a supported and social setting. 💚

📍 Location: Strokestown Community Centre
🗓️ Starts: 5 August 2025
⏰ Time: 11AM
💶 Cost: Just €20 for the full 4-week programme!
✅Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1401598702449

✨ Benefits of Activator Poles:
✔️ Improves posture, balance & stability
✔️ Reduces joint impact
✔️ Builds upper body strength
✔️ Promotes social connection
✔️ Boosts overall physical and mental health

Spots are limited – book early and take the first step toward a healthier you! 👟✨

Strokestown Strokestown Community & Sports Centre Sport Ireland

22/07/2025

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland accounting for almost 13,000 cases annually. The number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer in Ireland is rising rapidly. Yet, in most cases, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer.

If you work outdoors you are exposed to a 2-3 times higher amount of UV radiation than someone who works indoors. Overexposure to UV radiation can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage as well as skin cancer.

For More Information on Being Skin Safe in the Sun Register for the
Sun Smart for Outdoor Workers Webinar on July 23rd 2025 by following the link below.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sa5exuclS3i9wOJUZFOrsQ #/registration

11/07/2025

04/07/2025

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone at Roscommon Play Day Event in Lough Key Forest Park on Sunday.
We will have lots of different activities that suitable for all ages from 1pm - 4pm with FAI Roscommon Roscommon Sports Partnership Connacht Rugby Roscommon GAA, Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG as well as circus performers, music and face painting.

21/02/2025

We are in Week 4 of our Menowell Programme already!

For week 4 of the MenoWell Roscommon programme, Dr Kiera Ward from EduFIT delivered a workshop on ‘Building Bones for a Healthy Menopause’. Bone health is important for women, as women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men. Osteoporosis causes bones to break more easily, leading to an increased risk of fractured bones.

So what can we do to improve our bone health?

Exercise is considered the primary non-pharmacological treatment for prevention of osteoporosis and fall-related fractures. Check out the resource below to see the type and amount of exercise that is recommended. It is also important to consume enough calcium and vitamin D to prevent bone loss.

The ‘MenoWell Roscommon’ programme is designed and delivered by EduFIT and supported and funded by Roscommon LEADER Partnership in association with Healthy Roscommon.

Text for MenoWell Week 4 Recipes
MenoWell Recipes Week 4 ⭐
Check out the MenoWell Week 4 Recipes in your email inbox
🥣Blueberry & Pear Breakfast Bowl
🍔Bean Burger
🍦Frozen Yoghurt

The ‘MenoWell Roscommon’ programme is designed and delivered by EduFIT and supported and funded by Roscommon LEADER Partnership in association with Healthy Roscommon.