The head of MSF Ireland (Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders), Jane-Ann McKenna, who has just returned from South Sudan, will give a talk on the country's refugee crisis tomorrow, at 6.30pm in the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. The event is free and there will also be a photo exhibition of images from South Sudan. For more information call 01 660 3337. See msf.ie
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The Dean Clinic in Donaghmede is running a mental health awareness and skills development workshop on Wednesday September 19th from 10-4pm. The workshop will focus on information and education about mental health and being aware of your mental health needs. Cost for the one-day workshop is €60. For more information contact admindeandonaghmede@stpatsmail.com or tel: (01) 8476846
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The Full Moon Trek in aid of Barnardos takes place in the Cooley Mountains, Carlingford, Co Louth on Saturday 4th August. The walk starts at 6pm and will take around 4 hours. Participants are asked to raise €150 to take part. Contact Robyn on tel (01) 7080456
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The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin has gained international award status for the second time as a Baby Friendly Hospital that actively promotes breastfeeding as part of recognised standards of best practice in the care of mothers and babies. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global project of the World Health Organisation and UNICEF.
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Champion jockey Nina Carberry will be swapping a riding saddle for the bicycle variety in the Paddy Power Race to the Races 200 km cycle challenge later this month. Participants are invited to join the Dublin to Galway Races event by signing up to irishheart.ie/race2theraces. The cycle challenge comes with an option of a one-day cycle on 30th July or two-day cycle starting on 29th July.
