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Healthy Ireland 2020 Calendar
AN INITIATIVE OF
SEALED WITH A KISS PHOTOGRAPH: FERGAL PHILLIPS Finnula Heaney is congratulated by her son Dylan after finishing the Dublin Marathon.
Live healthier, live
better, live longer...
I
t’s not only the start of a New Year but also a new decade,
so it’s as good a time as any to start improving your
health.
There are signs that more and more of us are choosing to
lead healthier lives. For example, our smoking rate continues
to fall and we now have 165,000 fewer smokers than five years
ago. Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you
can do to prevent ill health, but there are plenty of other steps
we can all take to have a positive impact on our health.
Healthy Ireland, a Government initiative, aims to encourage
everyone to be as healthy as possible. Making even small
changes in how physically active we are every day and
watching what we eat can greatly help reduce the risk of future
illness, as well as improving our physical and mental wellbeing
today.
For the Government’s part, we are investing in sport and
wellbeing by expanding and improving cycle lanes, greenways,
walking routes and sports facilities across the country. Since
I became Taoiseach, we provided more than €100 million in
grants to more than 3,000 sports clubs around the country.
We’re also continuing to focus on prevention, and on making
the healthier choice the easier choice. Last year, we started
new prevention initiatives in relation to HIV and to skin cancer,
and set up a new vaccine alliance to help parents and carers
get trusted and accurate information to help them protect their
children from serious illness.
Healthy Ireland, working with a range of partners at local and
national level in every county in Ireland, will continue to help you,
your family and your community to make this
your year to improve your health and wellbeing.
So, at the start of this new decade, check out
how Healthy Ireland could help you to make
a start on a healthier journey for you and your
family.
LEO VARADKAR
TAOISEACH
THINKING DEEPLY
PHOTOGRAPH: MARK CONDREN
AN INITIATIVE OF
Long-distance open water swimmer, Rachael Lee.
January2020
HARDY SOULS PHOTOGRAPH: FRANK McGRATH
Swimmers prepare to take to the cold water before dawn at Dublin’s Forty Foot.
Healthy Ireland is here to help us all improve our health and wellbeing. We’re living longer so we
want to ensure we live well, as we age. Keeping active in body and mind is a simple way to keep well.
Thinking about making a start is often harder than actually doing it, and doing it with someone will
make it even easier. So why not take the plunge, join a group and make a new start for this decade.
Check out gov.ie/healthyireland for ideas from our partners. Eanáir2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
30 31 1 New Year’s Day 2 3 4 5
First Quarter
Quitting is winning — If
you’re a smoker. you can QUIT
and we can help — quit.ie
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Full Moon
Lunar Eclipse
Operation Transformation
Walks Nationwide
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Third Quarter
Ireland Lights Up
GAA Pitches
Until 26 February
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
New Moon
European Cervical
Cancer Prevention Week
Until 26 January Chinese New Year
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
December 2019 February 2020
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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23 24 25 26 27 28 29
24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 Sponsored by
February2020
BE PREPARED PHOTOGRAPH: STEVE HUMPHREYS
Zoë Humphreys (13) enjoying a rain shower at Donabate Beach.
Getting out and about in nature and a good dose of fresh air is sure to leave you feeling energised.
A recent Healthy Ireland survey showed only 49% of people are achieving the recommended level
of physical activity. The benefits of 30 minutes of daily exercise are numerous. Get outdoors no
matter what the weather and spend some time with family, friends and community.
Explore some great opportunities and locations: Getirelandwalking.ie; Feabhra2020
getirelandactive.ie; mountaineering.ie; trails.ie; opw.ie
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
First Quarter
St Brigid’s Day
RBS Six Nations
Ireland v Scotland, 4.45pm
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Full Moon
Battle Cancer 2020
RBS Six Nations
World Cancer Day Ireland v Wales, 2.15pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
International Epilepsy Day Third Quarter
Sexual Health Awareness
Guidance Week
Until 14 February St Valentine’s Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
New Moon
Operation Transformation RBS Six Nations
5k Runs England v Ireland, 3pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 1
National No Smoking Day
Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday
January March
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 5 1
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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23 24 25 26 27 28 29
27 28 29 30 31 30 31 Sponsored by
March2020
MOVING FORWARD PHOTOGRAPH: DOUGLAS O’CONNOR
Daragh Mac Giolla Dhuibh of Gaelscoil Ros Eo faces up to the challenge from Donnacha Mac Fiach
and Stephen Prís of Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada in Corn Chlanna Gael at Croke Park.
Encouraging your little ones to participate in sport is well worth the effort. Sport not only helps them
to be physically active, but can teach them cooperation, build confidence and resilience and help
them to make new friends. Get involved in your local sports organisations or through your school.
Check out: Irishsport.ie; Activeschoolflag.ie; Sportireland.ie; GAA.ie; Dailymile.ie; parkrun.ie Márta2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
24 25 26 27 28 29 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
First Quarter
RBS Six Nations
HPV Awareness Day Ireland v Italy, 2.15pm International Women’s Day
9 Full Moon 10 11 12 13 14 15
Global Alcohol Policy
Conference 2020, Dublin Cheltenham Festival RBS Six Nations
Until 11 March Until 13 March World Kidney Day France v Ireland, 8pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Third Quarter
National Brain
Awareness Week
Until 22 March St Patrick’s Day March Equinox World Down Syndrome Day Mother’s Day
23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29
New Moon (24th) UEFA European
Championship
Qualifying Play-Off
World TB Day (24th) Slovakia v Rep of Ireland, 7.45pm Daffodil Day
February April
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 1 2 3 4 5
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
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24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
Sponsored by
April2020
TWO’S COMPANY PHOTOGRAPH: JOHN ALLEN
Conor from Cork with his Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Assistance Dog Quelda.
One in 7 of the population in Ireland identify as having a disability — some may not be visible, yet can have a
major impact on person’s life. Healthy Ireland wants to support everyone to have a good life and maximise
their full potential. Disability shouldn’t be a barrier and there are many supportive organisations.
Check out: hse/disability.ie; Caracentre.ie; Specialolympics.ie
Aibreán2020
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
First Quarter
World Autism Awareness Day Aintree Grand National
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Full Moon
Golf: Augusta Masters Fairyhouse Easter Festival
World Health Day Until 12 April Good Friday Until 13 April Easter Sunday
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Third Quarter
Easter Monday
Irish Grand National,
Fairyhouse
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
New Moon
European Immunisation Week
Until 26 April
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
First Quarter
Active School Week Punchestown Festival
Until 1 May Until 2 May
March May
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31 Sponsored byMay2020
AMONGST WOMEN PHOTOGRAPH: GERRY MOONEY
Christopher Marsan stands out from the crowd at the start of the Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin.
A Women’s Health Taskforce was set up by The Department of Health in 2019 to improve
women’s health outcomes and their experiences of care and health services.
To keep up to date with progress check out gov.ie/en/campaigns/-womens-health
It’s important to protect health and keep up to date with regular screening including breast
and cervical screening. Learn more about screening tests at screeningservice.ie Bealtaine2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Full Moon
World Asthma Day
May Day/Bank Holiday World Hand Hygiene Day
11 12 13 14 Third Quarter 15 16 17
Golf: USPGA Championship
TPC Harding Park, San
Francisco, until 17 May
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
New Moon
Rugby: European Rugby: Heineken
National Volunteering Week Walk to School Week Challenge Cup Final Champions Cup Final
Until 24 May Until 25 May Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
25 26 27 Golf: Irish Open
Mount Juliet, until 31 May
28 29 30 31
Tattersalls International First Quarter World MS Day
Horse Trials Until 31 May UEFA Champions
Bloom in the Park National Community Games League Final World No Tobacco Day
UEFA Europa League Final
Stadion Energa Gdańsk Until 1 June Until 31 May Atatürk Stadium, Istanbul Women’s Mini Marathon
April June
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
27 28 29 30 29 30
Sponsored byJune2020
LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE PHOTOGRAPH: PAT MOORE
Dara McGauran, Daniel Sangodele, Robert Stanistow and Ishan Emil Jhurry from St Patrick’s Primary
School, Lombard Street, Galway, overall school winners of the Incredible Edibles Programme 2018.
Eating well is important for all of us. Eating one more piece of fruit or veg a day helps to get closer to the
recommended amount. Sharing fruit can help you and others experience, taste and hopefully eat more.
Check out safefood.eu to find out some great recipes and for tips on a healthy, balanced diet.
Also see makeastart.ie, hse/healthyeating.ie and bordbia.ie Meitheamh2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Full Moon
Lunar Eclipse
World Bike Week
June Bank Holiday Until 14 June
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Third Quarter
National Carers Week
Until 14 June World Blood Donor Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 Summer Solstice 21
Men’s Health Week New Moon
Until 21 June Solar Eclipse
UEFA Euro 2020 Group E UEFA Euro 2020 Group E
Poland v Play-off Winner B, Golf: US Open Sweden v Play-off Winner B,
5pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin Bloomsday Winged Foot GC, until 21 June 2pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin Father’s Day
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
UEFA Euro 2020 Group E First Quarter
Spain v Play-off Winner B, Irish Derby Festival
5pm, Bilbao
Sweden v Poland, 5pm, Curragh Racecourse,
Aviva Stadium, Dublin until 28 June LGBTQ Pride
29 30
UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16
1D v 2F, 5pm, Aviva Stadium,
Dublin
May July
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31
Sponsored byJuly2020
SUNNY SMILES PHOTOGRAPH: PATRICK BROWNE
Sisters Katie and Emma Byrne enjoy a day at the beach on the Waterford coast.
Forty percent of all cancers can be prevented as they’re linked to how we live — what we eat, drink, how much we move and
whether we smoke all have a role to play. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. So whatever the weather, from
April to September, we need to protect our skin and that of our children against the high risk of UV damage and skin cancer.
Check out: www.hse.ie/cancer and QUIT.ie
Iúil2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
29 30 1 2 3 4 Lunar Eclipse
5
Full Moon
International Test
Australia v Ireland, Brisbane
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Third Quarter
International Test UEFA Euro 2020 Final
Australia v Ireland, Sydney 8pm, Wembley Stadium, London
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Golf: The Open Championship
Dublin Horse Show Royal St. George’s Golf Course,
RDS, until 19 July until 19 July
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
New Moon
27 28 30 31 1 2 3
First Quarter
Galway Races
Summer Festival
Ballybrit, until 2 August World Hepatitis Day
June August
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31 Sponsored byAugust2020
CONNECTIONS PHOTOGRAPH: CLARE KEOGH
Uzma Shaheen and Aileen Linehan of Sanctuary Runners
pictured before a run at The Marina, Cork city centre.
Healthy Ireland aims to build healthy communities all over the country.
Healthy cities and counties connect and mobilise people and organisations at a local level.
And getting involved and connecting with people is proven to be good for your mental health.
See ‘Get involved’ on gov.ie/healthyireland and check out what’s happening in your Lúnasa2020
local community at volunteer.ie; menssheds.ie and parkrun.ie
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
World Breastfeeding Week Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Until 7 August Mullingar, until 9 August
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Full Moon
August Bank Holiday
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Third Quarter
Community Games
International Youth Day Until 16 August All-Ireland Hurling Final
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
New Moon
Rose of Tralee Festival
Until 25 August
24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30
First Quarter
All-Ireland Football Final
July September
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30
Sponsored bySeptember2020
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER PHOTOGRAPH: ANDREW DOWNES
Brendan Flynn, founder of the Clifden Arts Festival
retires after 42 years working on the event.
We’re living longer and we want to ensure we live well as we age. Positive
ageing allows us to weather the changes we experience — keeping active
in body and mind, and keeping in touch with friends and neighbours are
powerful ways to ensure we enjoy a healthier older age. Joining a walking
Meán Fómhair2020
group is a good way to achieve this — find one near you at getirelandwalking.ie Irish Heart Month - IHF | World Alzheimers Month
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
Full Moon
World Sexual Health Day
Electric Picnic Dublin Fringe Festival
Stradbally, until 6 September Until 20 September All-Ireland Camogie Finals
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Third Quarter
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders Prevention All-Ireland Ladies
Awareness Day Suicide Awareness Day Football Finals
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
National Ploughing New Moon
Championships
Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow,
until 17 September
21 22 Autumn Equinox 23 24 25 26 27
First Quarter
National Community
European Week of Sport Walking Day
World Alzheimer’s Day Until 30 September National Fitness Day World Contraception Day Great Dublin Bike Ride
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
Positive Aging Week
Until 2 October
August October
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
26 27 28 29 30 31
31 Sponsored byOctober2020
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW PHOTOGRAPH: DAMIEN EAGERS
A couple out walking as a rainbow appears after a shower off the coast of Skerries, Co Dublin.
Alcohol can mask problems and make life’s ups and downs harder to deal with. Cutting back on alcohol
and learning better ways to manage our mental health can make us stronger, healthier and happier.
There are lots of ways to promote good mental wellbeing — like being active, talking about our problems
and keeping connected. Check out: AskAboutAlcohol.ie; yourmentalhealth.ie and spunout.ie.
Your Mental Health information line provides signposting to mental health supports — Freephone 1800 111 888 Deireadh Fómhair2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
Full Moon
National Breastfeeding Week
Until 7 October
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Third Quarter
World Sight Day World Mental Health Day World Obesity Day
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
New Moon
European Restart a Heart Day
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Summer Time Ends
First Quarter
Dublin Marathon
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
Full Moon
October Bank Holiday Halloween
September November
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 5 6 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
28 29 30 30 Sponsored byNovember2020
WINTER BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPH: GERRY MOONEY
Luke and Niamh Maguire from Kilrush in Co Clare walking in the rain.
Vaccines are important to protect your family’s health and to prevent the spread of serious
disease. A Vaccine Alliance, set up by the Department of Health in 2019, aims to support
parents and healthcare professionals and ensure everyone has the information they need.
Check out: immunisation.ie and Mychild.ie
Samhain2020
Movember — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Third Quarter
Science Week
International Volunteer Until 15 November
Managers Day Remembrance Sunday
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
New Moon
World Diabetes Day
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
First Quarter
EU Alcohol Awareness Week World COPD Day
Until 20 October Antibiotic Awareness Day International Men’s Day
23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Lunar Eclipse
Full Moon (30th)
October December
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31
Sponsored byDecember2020
YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH PHOTOGRAPH: MARK CONDREN
A jogger runs along Dollymount Strand in Dublin.
The Department of Health is working to lead and shape Ireland’s health and social
care system so we can all live healthier, live better and live longer. Slaintecare is the
ten-year plan to reform Ireland’s health services.
See more information on gov.ie/health
Nollaig2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
International Day of
World Aids Day People with Disabilities Volunteer Ireland Awards International Volunteer Day
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Third Quarter
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
New Moon
Solar Eclipse
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
First Quarter
Winter Solstice St Stephen’s Day
Limerick + Leopardstown
Christmas Eve Christmas Day Racing Festivals Winter Solstice
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
Full Moon
New Year’s Eve
November January 2021
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 Sponsored byJanuary2021
ALL TOGETHER NOW PHOTOGRAPH: STEVE HUMPHREYS
Lucy Ironside from Spanish Point, Anwar Hassan from Chad Africa and Lorna Cahill from Miltown Malbay
taking part in an early-morning swim with the Snamhaí Sasta Group at Spanish Point in Co Clare.
The impact of positive social interaction cannot be underestimated. Mobilising communities to respond
to the challenges that affect their communities is a key to a healthier Ireland. Volunteering is at the core
of every community and while giving time to others there’s also a benefit for your own health.
Get involved with what’s happening in your local community at volunteer.ie; menssheds.ie and parkrun.ie
Eanáir2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
New Year’s Day
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Third Quarter
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
New Moon
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
First Quarter
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Full Moon
December 2020 February 2021
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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Sponsored byRUNNING FOR SMILES PHOTOGRAPH: MARK CONDREN Eight-year-old Emma Purcell runs through the sand dunes.
DANCE NATION
PHOTOGRAPH: GERRY MOONEY
Shay Wade from Blanchardstown and
Shell Haverty from Loughrea, Co Galway
get in to the swing of things as Derek
Ryan and his band play on the main
entertainment stage at the National
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