Limerick Mental Health Week 2026 (LMHW) was a fantastic success, and we want to THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU who attended, brought a friend, shared an event or stopped for a chat. Your participation is such an important part of the week, helping us create welcoming spaces where people can connect and learn about the supports available in their community.
The week’s programme included menopause and mindfulness cafés, guided meditation, walking football, Good2Go, parent and toddler groups, and workshops and talks exploring mental health, relationships and wellbeing. These activities created different ways for people to take part, whether they wanted to learn, get moving, try something creative or simply spend time with others. LMHW brought people together from all across Limerick, making space for wellbeing, connection and conversations about mental health.
Our launch and family fun day at the Milk Market on Sunday was a lovely way to begin the week. We thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the children who adopted a teddy bear and completed wellbeing checks for their furry friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all those who helped with the activities, information stands and preparations.
Music was an important part of the programme, with Sing for Mental Health hosted by Limerick Choral Union at St John’s Cathedral, and the Irish Chamber Orchestra Youth Performance at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
On Friday, were honoured by the presence and phenomenal performance of Eve Stafford and Shirley Keane at the Castletroy Shopping Center. Shoppers and attendees were treated to a fun and magically musical operatic lunchtime. The information and family fun day on Bedford Row on Saturday 10th October brought the week to a close with another opportunity to connect with the community.
As the week drew to a close, we were mesmerised by the outstanding performances and support for the Choral Evening on Friday. We had stunning performances from LSOM Junior Choir, St. Marys Cathedral Choir, St. Johns Cathedral Choir, Voices of Limerick, Mens Shedders, Satakieli, and Limerick Choral Union. Thank you to all who participated, to all the attendees and all who contributed to a fantastic evening. To Eric, of Bold Motion Studios for capturing some fantastic photos of the evening.
Thank You to Our Agencies and Community Partners
A sincere thank you to every agency, organisation, facilitator and community group that hosted an event, shared their expertise or helped promote Mental Health Week. Your time and care gave people across Limerick opportunities to take part and helped make the programme possible.
We would like to recognise the partners featured in this year’s programme, including Limerick Libraries, Mental Health Ireland, Treaty United, Limerick Choral Union, Grow Mental Health, Women’s Collective Ireland, the Children’s Grief Centre, the HSE, Northstar Family Support Project, ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services, Doras, Opera Workshop, Limerick Sports Partnership, Samaritans Limerick and Tipperary, Limerick Suicide Watch, Muslim Sisters of Éire, Ruhama, Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, GOSHH, EmployAbility Limerick, Croom FRC, Hospital Family Resource Centre, Chimers Choir, The Bodytree, Dóchas, Headway, the Irish Chamber Orchestra- youth, the Cresent Shopping Centre, The Castletroy Town Center, St. Johns Cathedral, markets Field Stadium and the Augustinian Church. Thank you also to Mental Health Ireland, Edwards Lifesciences, the National Lottery, and all the venues, local groups and supporters who contributed to the week.
Thank You for our Raffle Prizes
We are very grateful to the Hunt Museum, UL Climbing Wall, King John’s Castle, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Thomond Park Stadium Tour for generously donating raffle prizes for our raffle drawn on the 28th Oct. Thank you for supporting our fundraising and the work of Limerick Mental Health Association. A big thank you also to everyone who bought a raffle ticket and to anyone who contributed prizes or other donations.
A Special Thank You to Our Schools
Thank you to Milford National School and Murroe National School for collecting and donating teddy bears for our Adopt a Bear activity. We really appreciate the kindness of the pupils, families and school staff who helped give these bears a new home.
Thank you to Baxter & Storey
We are so grateful for the support received from Baxter Storey Ireland during LMHW 2026. Baxter Storey Ireland generously donated endless supplies of teabags, coffee, sugar and disposable cups for our events. Their support aids in providing a welcoming and cosy atmosphere at all our events and at our LMHA office and Solace Café.
And last but not least… to our Incredible Staff, Students, Volunteers and Board Members
The work involved in Mental Health Week begins long before the first event and continues right through to the final clear-up. You gave your time, energy and care to help make the week run smoothly, and we are so grateful.
From planning and preparation to setting up spaces, welcoming attendees, helping with activities and supporting one another during a busy week, your efforts made such a difference. Much of this work happens quietly behind the scenes, but it deserves to be recognised. Thank you for being flexible, stepping in when help was needed and bringing warmth to the events.
We are proud of the team effort that went into this year’s Mental Health Week. To every person who played a part, however big or small, thank you. We hope you take a moment to recognise everything you helped make possible.