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Mensana Fest 2026 – Info Stand at Let’s Talk Menopause Event
We have an information stand at the CCDP Let's Talk Menopause event. Call over for a chat and information about…
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We're opening Mensana Fest 2026 at the park run. Walk it, jog it or run it, whatever suits you on…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – CMHA Info Stand at Carlow Farmers Market
Find us at the Farmers Market alongside LUNA. Call over for a chat, pick up information on local supports, and…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – Coffee Shop Conversations: How Mental Health Impacts Our Physical Body
Speaker: Maurita Delaney, Wellwood Centre. How our Mental Health impacts our Physical Body. Have a coffee and a chat. All…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – Outside Broadcast with KCLR
Join us for a fun-filled morning as LUNA moves into her new home. Face painting, petting farm and a cup…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – 5 Ways to Wellbeing
Join Gina Delaney from Mental Health Ireland as Gina explains how to fit the 5 Ways to Wellbeing into everyday…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – Age Friendly Info Stand at Mount Wolseley
We will have our information stand at the Carlow Age Friendly Event at Mount Wolseley. Call over for information and…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – Meet Up During Mensana: Coffee Morning at the Involvement Centre
Join us with the staff and volunteers in the Involvement Centre for a coffee morning. Drop in for a cup…
Read MoreMensana Fest 2026 – Let’s Try Indoor Bowls
This session offers the opportunity to try indoor bowls with Carlow Tennis Club. All events are FREE.…
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This weeks events for Mensana 2026, why not challenge yourself to try something new with our Let's try Indoor bowls in Carlow Lawn and Tennis Club at 11am on Tuesday, Our Coffee shop conversation this week is in Waterlilies Cafe on Tullow Street at 6pm on Thursday and we are incredibly lucky to have our Heritage Walk on Friday leaving from the VISUAL at 4pm where Padraig Dooley will guide us around the Heritage of Carlow Town. #mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha #waterliliescarlow #carlowltc
A quick reminder to never underestimate your own potential Please stop telling yourself that you aren't talented enough, smart enough, or ready to chase your dreams. You have a massive amount of hidden potential inside you, and you are fully equipped to handle whatever goals you set for yourself. If you are feeling insecure or doubting your own abilities today, remember this: You are capable of amazing things, let that sink in: • Your mind is a powerful tool when you actually believe in it: Stop focusing entirely on your limitations and start focusing on your unique strengths. • Big achievements are just small steps added up over time: You do not need to do everything perfectly right away; you just have to start moving forward. • You have already proven that you can surprise yourself: Think about the things you can do today that used to feel absolutely impossible to you. • The world is waiting for whatever special energy you have to bring: Do not shrink yourself down because you are afraid of how brightly you might shine. Give yourself permission to dream bigger, take risks, and trust that you have exactly what it takes to succeed. You have so much incredible greatness waiting to unlock, so stop holding yourself back from your own future. 🤍 #mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha
A quick reminder that your inner strength can break any obstacle Please stop assuming that this current struggle is going to completely break your spirit for good. You have a massive reservoir of resilience inside you, and you have survived heavy things before this moment. If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by life's challenges and doubting your strength today, remember this: Life is tough, but so are you, let that sink in: • The world can be incredibly heavy, but your spirit is completely unbreakable: Look at all the difficult nights you have already conquered just to get to today. • You are a warrior who adapts, heals, and grows through the friction: This current pressure is not destroying you; it is just sharpening your character for the future. • You possess a perfect track record for making it through the darkness: Trust the version of you who handles the hard days, because that person never quits. • The pain you are enduring right now is temporary, but your growth is permanent: This heavy storm will eventually run out of rain, and you will stand stronger than ever. Give yourself credit for the massive amount of bravery it takes to face a difficult day head-on. Take a deep, steady breath, steady your stance, and trust that you have exactly what it takes to win. 🤍 #mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha
Some of our photographs from the coffee shop conversation in @NeighbourhoodExpresso Our guest speakers are Samantha, Orlagh and Maria from Whites Pharmacy speaking about Winter Wellness. Our next coffee shop conversation is in #waterliliescarlow on Thusrday October 22nd at 6pm. #mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha #neighbourhoodexpresso #whitespharmacycarlow

