2 minute read
Walking And Talking Confidently Into 2025
The Rural Community Health Project in IRD Duhallow plays a vital role in providing people in the region with the opportunity of joining a group and providing them with an opportunity to get fit and healthy through the ‘Walking and Social Group’ or the opportunity to socialize and have a chat through the ‘Reading for the Brain’ Book club.
These groups provide opportunities for locals to engage in activities that promote mental and physical well-being, contributing to healthier and more active communities.
Joining a club or group helps you meet new people with shared interests, fostering meaningful friendships and expanding one’s social network. Clubs offer a supportive environment where you can feel connected, valued, and understood, contributing to overall positive emotional well-being and improving mental health.
Rural Community Groups help bridge gaps in social isolation and social services, ensuring that even remote areas remain vibrant and resilient. In many rural areas, people can experience social isolation due to geographic distance and a lack of public services. Community groups provide vital social connections, helping to combat loneliness and creating a supportive network for people in the Duhallow region.
The ‘Walking and Social Group’ meet on Monday at the Island Wood in Newmarket at 12pm -1pm for a 30 min walk or 60 min walk. On a Wednesday the group meet at 11am in the Island Wood for a walk and afterwards at 12pm in IRD Duhallow for a well-deserved cup of tea and a scone.
The ‘Reading for the Brain’ Book club meet every Tuesday from 2.30pm – 3.30pm for book discussion and refreshments also.
Both groups are open to new members at any time throughout the year.
To register and join any of these groups, please contact Elmarie at 029 60633 or Elmarie.young@ irdduhallow.com
