Men’s Health Week – Croí Activity

International Men’s Health Week (MHW) will run from Monday 15th until Sunday 21st June (Father’s Day).

This year’s theme, ‘One Step at a Time’, encourages men and boys to focus on progress, not perfection. Men’s Health Week is an opportunity to promote practical, positive action, raising awareness, building health knowledge, supporting healthier lifestyle choices, strengthening wellbeing and encouraging early action when health concerns arise. Small steps taken consistently make a meaningful difference over time.

As part of Men's Health Week, Croí will be offering free health checks at the following locations:​

CountyLocationDateTimeActivity
GalwayT O'Higgins, Galway City15.06.20269 am – 12 pmHealth Checks with Mobile Health Unit
MayoBelmullet Library15.06.202612 pm – 1.30 pmHealth Checks
GalwayWestside Community Centre - Galway City Partnership16.06.20266 pm – 8 pmHealth Checks
MayoBallina Mart16.06.202610 am – 1 pmHealth Checks with Mobile Health Unit
MayoWestport United16.06.202610 am – 11.30 amHealth Checks
GalwayBallinfoyle Castlegar Neighbourhood - Galway City Partnership17.06.20266 pm – 8 pmHealth Checks
GalwayHeadford Solas17.06.20264 pm – 8 pmHealth Checks
RoscommonBoyle FRC17.06.20267 pm – 9 pmHealth Checks
GalwayRenmore Barracks17.06.20263 pm – 7 pmHealth Checks
GalwayBallybane Community Centre - Galway City Partnership18.06.20266 pm – 8.30 pmHealth Checks
MayoTubbercurry FRC18.06.202610 am – 12 pmHealth Checks
GalwayFORUM Connemara HQ Clifden18.06.202611 am – 1 pmHealth Checks
RoscommonCastlerea Mart18.06.202610 am – 1 pmHealth Checks with Mobile Health Unit
MayoClaremorris FRC19.06.202612 pm – 2 pmHealth Checks with Mobile Health Unit
RoscommonMHW St Brigids GAA Kiltoom Men's Shed19.06.20267 pm – 9 pmStand
GalwayMHW Ballinfoyle Castlegar Neighbourhood19.06.20263 pm – 5 pmHealth Checks
GalwayMaam Cross Mart20.06.20268.30am – 12.30pmHealth Checks

Why focus on men’s health?

While many men are living healthier and longer lives in recent years, challenges remain. Men continue to experience higher rates of premature mortality compared to females across the leading causes of death:

  • Cardiovascular disease = 148% higher
  • Cancer = 17% higher
  • Accidents, suicides and poisoning = 172% higher
  • Diseases of respiratory system = 32% higher
  • Diseases of the digestive system = 58% higher

These figures highlight why targeted action matters. Men are often more likely to engage in risk-related health behaviours, including higher levels of smoking, alcohol and drug use, and are less likely to engage with primary care and screening services. Social, economic, and structural inequalities also play a major role, with some groups and communities facing particularly significant men’s health challenges.

But Men’s Health Week is not just about raising awareness of preventable health problems for males, it’s about recognising and building on progress. Across Ireland, men are taking positive steps to improve their health every day in workplaces, Men’s Sheds, health centres, communities, sports clubs, families and friendships. By creating supportive environments and practical opportunities, we can help more men take action, not only adding years to life, but life to years.

Whether it’s booking a check-up, getting more active, talking to someone, improving your diet, supporting a friend, or making an effort to recruit more men to your service, every positive action counts.

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