We invited people to join us on the Anna Livia Mile Walk in central Dublin on Breast Health Day starting on the riverside at O2 and ending at Grand Canal Dock where everyone did "warm-down" exercises with Marie Murphy!
Other national Events taking place (by county):
CARLOW (Tullow): Forward Steps FRC, Mill Street, Tullow (059-9152767) is organising a WALK around the town starting at 11am from Centre.
We invited people to join us on the Anna Livia Mile Walk in central Dublin on Breast Health Day starting on the riverside at O2 and ending at Grand Canal Dock where everyone did "warm-down" exercises with Marie Murphy!
Other national Events taking place (by county):
CARLOW (Tullow): Forward Steps FRC, Mill Street, Tullow (059-9152767) is organising a WALK around the town starting at 11am from Centre.
DUBLIN (Finglas West): Project West CDP (01-8643847) are hosting the "Community Conga" walk. Start 11am at Project West Car Park. Everyone is invited to join in as the walk goes along. PLEASE WEAR PINK! (More info on Project West CDP Facebook page). As a build-up to the day, there are practice dates at 10.30am at Kildonan Park on 22 + 29 September and 6 + 13 October.
DUBLIN (Cabra): Cabra Resource Centre, 67 Dowth Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7 (01-3834377) and Dublin North West Citizens Information Service is hosting a BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR DAY and WALK with the emphasis on "Prevention is better than cure". Start 1pm at Cabra Resource Centre.
DUBLIN (Rialto): Fatima Groups United, F2 Centre, Reuben Plaza, Rialto (01-4716700). 14 October -BREAST HEALTH DISCUSSION followed by tea and buns from 10am-1pm in the F2 Centre.
LOUTH (Dundalk): Gary Kelly Support Centre, Georges St., Drogheda (041-9805100) is hosting a talk with Dr Muireann Cullen, Manager of the Nutrition and Health Foundation on "Creating a Healthy Lifestyle". She will be joined by a physiotherapist who discuss exercise and keeping fit. 2pm – 3.30 pm with tea and coffee afterwards.
OFFALY (Tullamore): Dochas Support Centre (057-9328268) is organising a WALK in the grounds of Charleville Castle. Meet at Charleville Castle at 10.30am
ROSCOMMON (Roscommon): Roscommon Women's Network CDP, Unit 5, The Old Mill, Castlerea (094-9621690) will hold a WALK around the local park and through the town followed by tea/coffee at Centre. Meet at CDP at 1pm.
TIPPERARY (Thurles) Thurles Action for Community Development (0504-90666) (in conjunction with the local swimming pool) are offering women a FREE AQUA AEROBICS CLASS and afterwards a National Cancer Screening Officer will give a talk about about breast screening and the importance of regular exercise. Aerobics Class from 2-3pm followed by talk from 3-4pm.
WESTMEATH (Athlone): Athlone Public Library, Civic Centre, Church St., Athlone will display all their book titles relating to breast cancer with other EDI materials available.
WESTMEATH (Athlone): Athlone Breast Cancer Support will host a COFFEE and INFORMATION MORNING in the Palace Bar, Athlone from 11am – 2pm.
WEXFORD (Enniscorthy): HOPE Cancer Support Centre, 22 Weafer St, Enniscorthy (053-9238555) will host a FUN MORNING OF BELLY DANCING at the Centre. The aim is to promote the importance of exercise and movement AND have a bit of fun! Please wear loose clothing!
WICKLOW (Bray): Bray Cancer Support Centre, 36b Main St, Bray (01-2866966) will hold a WALKABOUT starting from Centre at 12.30pm to Bray Promenade followed by tea and craic!
WICKLOW (Arklow): Arklow Cancer Support Centre, 4 School Place, Arklow (085-1100066) is organising an AQUA CLASS + SWIM at the Arklow Bay Hotel & Leisure Club. Everyone welcome!