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Cancer patients in Galway are facing dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, contributing to avoidable deaths, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.

From June 9 to 15, communities across Ireland will unite for Men’s Health Week 2025, a national initiative aimed at shining a light on men’s health and wellbeing and encouraging men to take proactive steps toward healthier lives. This year’s theme, “Shoulder-to-Shoulder – Connecting for Health,” serves as a timely reminder of the role that connection, conversation, and community play in supporting men’s physical and mental wellbeing.

A recent study conducted by Movember, the leading men's health charity, reveals that while 82% of men recognise how important good mental health is for overall wellbeing, close to half (44%) of men in Ireland believe their social health and habits are unhealthy and over one-third of men say that they are struggling with their mental health.

Movember, the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, is urging the people of Westmeath to ‘take action’ by checking in on a mate, open up the conversation about mental health, and check yourself. If something feels not right, talk to a healthcare professional.

Everyone - men, families, communities, service providers, employers, sporting bodies, churches and policy makers - is being urged to take action to improve the health of men and boys on the island of Ireland by ‘Making the Connections’ as Covid-19 restrictions are eased across the island of Ireland - that’s the message from the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) as international Men’s Health Week progresses.

Funding has been afforded to a number of local Men's Sheds with the Brawny, Coosan and Moate non-profit local organisations which provide a space for craftwork and social interaction to benefit from individual allocations of €1410 each.

Through this month of Movember, look no further than Remington’s Graphite Series G3 (RRP €39.99) and G4 (RRP €49.99).

The Prince of Wales Hotel Athlone will host the ultimate 'Big Fat Christmas Quiz on Thursday, November, the proceeds of which will be allocated to the Movember charity.

On Thursday, the 28th of November, the facial hair friendly Quiz Night is taking place in aid of Movember. The night is hosted by GoBus and it’s the time of the year that they ‘Moustache you a question’. The venue on the evening is The Skeff Bar which is located in Eyre Square, adjacent to the Galway Christmas Market. The quiz will be kicking off at 7.30pm with doors open to the public from 7pm. Wear your moustache with pride this November and come challenge yourself to various rounds of Movember related trivia. A fantastic night for a great cause is ensured, and also, fancy dress is very much encouraged.

Symposium to support people working in men’s health and to discuss and provide solutions to combating isolation and building resilience in men’s lives.