Healthfest 2026 delivers interactive, fun and impactful health workshops
The Munster Region played host to this year’s Healthfest in MTU Cork on 28 September, offering a super programme of health-focussed workshops delivered in collaboration with our partner organisations to support athlete wellbeing. As part of European Week of Sport and supporting our Women in Sport programme, the event was attended by 37 female athletes and 19 male athletes.
Mental Health Ireland led a workshop focused on “Ways to Wellbeing,” offering practical strategies and discussion around emotional health, stress management and resilience.
Breast Cancer Ireland ran their interactive Breast Cancer Awareness sessions, empowering athletes with confidence and knowledge on this topic.
Safefood hosted workshops on healthy snacking, discussing balanced diet choices and offering a delicious range of snack options for athletes to sample.
Weightlifting Ireland introduced the athletes to resistance and strength training, teaching basic lifting techniques, with everyone delighted to have a go.
Our Dental Health Awareness stand hosted by UCC School of Dentistry gave our dental students an opportunity to share tips and skills on good dental habits with the athletes.
The day finished off with a panel discussion on training and preparation for competition and beyond, with top Munster Hurling and Basketball players and one of our longest serving coaches.
The atmosphere was fabulous throughout the day, with athletes eagerly diving into everything, meeting friends and walking away with some positive messages on all aspects of health.