29/09/2014

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Launch of Health and Wellbeing Week 29 September to 5 October 2014

"Get your Ass off the Couch" South Dublin County Council Health and Wellbeing Week got off to a great start with over 400 people in attendance at this morning launch in Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Lane. Children from 24 primary schools in the county participated in physical activities. Guest speakers included James Reilly, T.D., Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Senator Eamonn Coghlan and John Delaney, CEO, FAI.

Mayor Fintan Warfield launched the week on Monday 29 September in the presence of James Reilly, T.D., Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Our Ambassadors for the week include:

Cllr Dermot Looney

Cllr Kenneth Egan

Dr Catherine Darker, Healthy Ireland

Joan Freeman, Chief Executive Pieta House

Senator Eamonn Coghlan

Jason Sherlock – a former Irish Gaelic footballer who played for Dublin 

James Reynolds - Irish Transplant Sports Team

The Mayor welcomed primary school children representing each corner of the county to participate in a physical activity challenge in Tallaght Stadium.

The development of Health and Wellbeing Week for South Dublin County followed a collaborative process among partner agencies developing a shared vision and awareness of the many services and facilities available to our citizens.

Health and Wellbeing is one of the major challenges faced by all public and private organisations. Healthy minds and bodies are essential to enjoying complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. Local authorities play a critical role in protecting and promoting wellbeing at local level and this is particularly so in disadvantaged areas. South Dublin County Council is very conscious of its role in this regard, and continues to maintain the well being of its citizens as a priority objective of service delivery.

During the week there will be a varied programme of events, including Healthy Eating and Nutrition Talks, Exhibition on Culture, Food and Activities, Community Garden Workshops, Disability Activity Programme, Mental Health talks, Health Literacy workshop, Healthy Food Made Easy and much more. A detailed schedule for the Week has been developed and is available on our website: www.sdcc.ie

Contact Person: Billy Coman, Director Housing, Social and Community. Tel

01 4149034 or email bcoman@sdublincoco.ie

 Image 1. Cllr Richardson, Minister James Reilly, Senator Cait Keane, Cllr. O'Connor, Mayor Warfield, Cllr O Donovan and Cllr McMahon.

 Image 2 Senator Coughlan, Dr. Catherine Darker, Cllr. Egan, Cllr. McMahon, Cllr. O Donovan, Mayor Warfield, Cllr Richardson, Ms. Kate O Flaherty, Health Ireland and Caroline Peppard, Health Promotion Officer, HSE.

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  SDCC Sports Officers