Laois Men's Health Week 2026

What to Expect

Laois Men’s Health Week 2026 offers a packed programme of activities and events across the county from June 15-21. Activities include kayaking sessions, summer race league, couch to barbell classes, TRYKA, parkrun, walks, cycling, swimming and a drop-in café run by local men’s sheds. Free health checks will be provided by local pharmacies, and the HSE will host an educational webinar covering mental health supports, cancer prevention, sun safety and smoking cessation services.

Good to Know

The week-long programme is delivered by Healthy Laois and the Laois Community Safety Partnership in partnership with numerous local organisations including the HSE, Laois PPN, Laois Sports Partnership, Connect Laois, Laois Men’s Sheds, Ballinakill Swimming Pool and Portarlington Community Development Association. Full programme details available on Laois County Council website.

Getting There

Activities take place at various locations throughout County Laois.