Tag Archives: Mental Health

Let’s talk about St. Senan’s Hospital

By Dan Walsh A panel exhibition discussion titled Walls of Containment takes place in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy, on Friday at 7.30pm. It is a free event, all are welcome, but booking is required. The subject for discussion is the immense building work involved in the building of asylums across the island of Ireland,Continue reading “Let’s talk about St. Senan’s Hospital”

Enniscorthy Castle turns green for Mental Health

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle World Mental Health Day was marked in Enniscorthy tonight where the annual Shine.ie ribbon campaign – converting the lights on Enniscorthy Castle to green – took place in the presence of a large crowd. Leas-Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Pat Kehoe said; “It is lovely to beContinue reading “Enniscorthy Castle turns green for Mental Health”

Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion

By Dan Walsh Three Wexford based schools and Youthreach centres have received the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark recognising their work over an 18-month period to foster LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion for their students.  The three schools and centres awarded were New Ross Youthreach, Enniscorthy Community College and Gorey Youthreach. The schools were presented withContinue reading “Wexford centres recognised for LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion”

The greening of Enniscorthy Castle

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle It was dark and damp in Enniscorthy this evening, but the brightness shone through as Enniscorthy Castle was lit up in the colour green in recognition of World Mental Health Day which takes place next Thursday, October 10th. The event, now in its second year, was organised by localContinue reading “The greening of Enniscorthy Castle”

Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council recently welcomed the ‘Virtual Dementia Tour Bus’ to County Hall. The Tour allows people to experience the lived reality people with dementia can go through daily, allowing participants to gain an insight into what it is like for those who are living with dementia. Speaking after the training AnnContinue reading “Dementia Tour Bus stops at County Hall”

Let’s Get Talking opens in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh Let’s Get Talking aims to provide access to professional mental health services to the community on a non-set fee and a new branch for the south-east officially opened at Weafer St., Enniscorthy, Enniscorthy, on Saturday with a reception afterwards in the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. Officially opening the centre, Minister for MentalContinue reading “Let’s Get Talking opens in Enniscorthy”