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Mayo Mental Health Association

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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Huge thank you to Catherine Brogan and all of the Walsh Family for their recent donation of €6,000 in honour of the Eddie Walsh Memorial Walk💙 All monies goes straight back into supporting our Schools' Education Programmes and the various Health Promotion Initiatives that we roll out across Mayo.
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Our Mental Health Promotion Lead Lianne facilitated the Breathe Talk last week with 2nd Years from Scoil Muire agus Pádraig Swinford🤝 This is an evidence-based talk with a key focus on risk and protective factors for our mental health & wellbeing. To find out more visit mayomha.ie/school-educa...
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Wishing Mayo GAA the very best of luck in the All-Ireland Final this Sunday🍀 Reaching an All-Ireland Final is an incredible achievement, and no matter what the final whistle brings the entire county is very proud of you all! Best of luck – we're behind you every step of the way💚❤️
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A huge thank you to everyone at Hollister Incorporated Ballina for raising an incredible €5,000 as part of their recent Walk Into Hope fundraiser in support of Mayo MHA💙 We look forward to continuing our work with Hollister Ballina in the future.
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Here's a look at our recent Art Poster Competition Awards Ceremony! It was great to celebrate all the fantastic artwork created by the young people💙 Thank you to everyone who entered into the competition. We are looking forward to next year's competition already🙌 📸 John O’Grady Photography
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Congrats to all our Primary School Art Poster Competition Winners 2026🏆👏 We were truly inspired by the creativity & talent of young people from across Mayo🎨 Massive thanks to Yvonne Kilcullen Events, John O'Grady & The Great National Hotel Ballina for supporting the event, we really appreciate it💚
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Here is a look at the posters the 4th, 5th & 6th class students designed when describing the 5 Ways To Wellbeing during the High 5! Workshop this week🎨 Thank you to the staff and students of Scoil Naomh Bríd Ballycastle for inviting Rosemary in to deliver the workshop🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Rosemary delivered the High! 5 workshop to 4th, 5th & 6th students today in Carrowholly National School. Thank you to the staff & students for the warm welcome, and most importantly for your engagement throughout👏 There were great posters detailing the 5 Ways to Wellbeing - well done to you all🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🚨CALLING ALL TEACHERS AND PARENTS 🚨 Our Annual Art Poster Competition is closing this Friday 29th May! 🔸Poster Theme: My Happy Place 🔸Posters must be A4 size 🔸Take a clear photo of your art work ️🔸Email the poster to admin@mayomha.ie 🔸️MUST include full name, class and school name Best of luck🍀
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Delighted to deliver our evidence-based Breathe Talk to all 5th Year students in Balla Secondary School yesterday – thank you for having us in🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Thank you to the 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils from Newtownwhite ETNS for participating in our High 5! workshop yesterday. There were great posters detailing the 5 Ways to Wellbeing🎨Thanks to class teacher, Siobhán, for inviting us in.
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Buíochas leis na múinteoirí agus na daltaí ó Gaelcholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach as a gcuireadh chuig an scoil chun an cheardlann, 'Breathe', a dhéanamh🤗 Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir💙
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Massive thank you to Mayo AC for choosing MMHA as their charity partner for the 2026 5k Series - it is very much appreciated. All funds received goes back into supporting our various School's Education Programmes and Community Health Promotion Initiatives💙 Read more👉 tinyurl.com/ycx4ttauhttp...
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Last week, Padraig delivered the Fractured Talk to 5th Year students in Mount St. Michael Secondary School Claremorris. Fractured is an evidence-based talk which focuses on resilience building🤝 📧To find out more information about our schools talks please email jennawalsh@mayomha.ie
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Jenna was delighted to visit Balla Secondary School this week to deliver the Breathe Talk to all Transition Year students. There was fantastic engagement throughout from the students - thank you for such a warm welcome😊
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Padraig delivered the Fractured Talk to senior cycle students in St. Patrick's College Lacken Cross last week😊 Thank you to Mr. Walsh for inviting Padraig in, and to the students for engaging so well throughout the talk. We hope you were able to take some information away with you!
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Massive thank you to the Kiltimagh Scouts for their recent donation of €500 to Mayo MHA🙌 Last week the cubs, scouts & leaders braved the elements to climb Croagh Patrick in aid of MMHA. Although the weather wasn't on their side we have no doubt it was a day filled with lots of fun! ⛰️ Thanks again🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Pádraig and Rosemary delivered a positive mental health workshop to students of Mango Martial Arts Academy as they prepare to travel abroad to compete internationally soon👏 They touched on resilience, self-compassion & self-belief, and had some fantastic questions from the students. Best of luck🍀
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Massive thank you to the Ballina MD team @mayocountycouncil.bsky.social for their donation of €710 from their Pancake Tuesday Fundraiser Event in memory of the late Eddie Walsh. Eddie was a wonderful long-standing volunteer of Mayo MHA, and a beloved colleague to the team at Ballina MD Mayo CoCo💙
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Jenna was delighted to deliver the Breathe Talk to all 2nd & 3rd Year students yesterday in St. Patrick's College Lacken Cross. There was great engagement and questions throughout - thank you to the staff and of course the wonderful students for such a warm welcome💙
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Excellent work by the children of 3rd - 6th class in Dookinella National School during our High 5! mental health awareness workshop this week👏🎨
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This week Jenna delivered the Breathe Talk to all 2nd Years in St. Colman's College Claremorris as part of their Health & Wellbeing Week. Thank you to Mr. Brandon for organising the talk🤗 If you want to find out more about the Breathe Talk please contact 👉 jennawalsh@mayomha.ie
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
✨Selfie Stars Staff Training in Inver National School✨ Selfie Stars is an evidence-based SPHE Programme for upper primary-school classes. We hope this programme is of benefit to the students of Inver NS! To find out more information please email 📩rosemary@mayomha.ie
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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
2 hrs away from the annual 8k Fun Run kicking off at the @nmireland.bsky.social, Turlough! Always a great day out with refreshments supplied by happy, friendly faces! All proceeds go towards important initiatives supports by the magnificent @mayomha.bsky.social 👏👏👏. A great day for a run! ☀️😎🏃‍♀️
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Rosemary delivered the High 5! workshop to 5th & 6th class students in Balla National School this week. There was great discussion around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing - and the children illustrated their ideas on fantastic posters, take a look👇
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🌐Safer Internet Day 2026🌐 Today, we encourage everyone to pause, protect their wellbeing & treat others with kindness online. Your mental health matters, both online and offline. Check out our web resources which include anti-bullying & cyber safety for primary schools👉 mayomha.ie/online-resou...
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
This week Padraig delivered the Fractured Talk to 5th Year students in Scoil Muire agus Pádraig Swinford. Thank you Ms. Lavelle and all the students for such a warm welcome - it was a pleasure🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
📢 10 days & counting ⬇️ Online registration available via Eventmaster 🙌✨️ The option of registration on the day will still be available with the desks open from 10-11.30am 🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Our Community Liaison Officer, Padraig, recently delivered the Fractured Talk to the senior cycle students in Our Lady's Secondary School Belmullet. Thank you to Ms. Carey for organising the talk - we hope the students enjoyed!💚
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Rosemary delivered the High 5! Workshop to both 5th & 6th Class students in St. Attractas National School Charlestown this week😊 High 5! is a child-centred positive mental health awareness workshop for upper primary classes. Thank you to all the students for your fantastic engagement👏
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
First Breathe Talk of 2026✅ We were delighted to deliver our Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year students in Our Lady's Secondary School Belmullet as part of their Health & Wellbeing Week. Want to find out more and see what topics are covered throughout? Follow the link👉 mayomha.ie/school-educa...
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The Living Well Programme is now up & running for 2026! This is for people living with long-term health conditions & is delivered once a week over a 6-week period in a friendly and supportive setting. To book a place please contact lgildea@southmayo.com. For more info visit 👉 www.hse.ie/LivingWell
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Big thank you to Melissa and all the team in Curiosity Westport for their very generous donation of €2,000 to the Association 🤗 Upon request the donation will go towards supporting our Outreach Counselling service We cannot thank you enough for all your support 💚
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Back at it again for the 5th year running 🥶 Grab your crew & come join us this coming Stephen's Day at Old Head, Louisburgh for a morning full of laughs & connection 💙
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Massive thank you to Pearce Parkingson and all the staff in Bru Coffee Shop, Castlebar for hosting this years coffee morning for World Mental Health Day in support of the Association & @mindspacemayo.bsky.social 💙
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Our Health Promotion Officer, Jenna, visited Davitt College Castlebar this week to facilitate the Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year Students. What a great bunch of students! Thank you for the warm welcome and great engagement🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Thank you so much to Colette Jordan of Mayo College of FET for inviting our colleague Lianne in to speak with L6 Social Studies students as part of their mental health awareness module last Friday 😊 Colette, staff and students have been long standing supporters of the Association 💚
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Last week Jenna delivered the Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year students in the Sacred Heart Secondary School, Westport💚 We talked about various local support services that young people can avail of in Mayo. We are excited to continue building our relationship with the school in the future🤝
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Rosemary visited Inver NS last week to deliver the High 5! workshop to the 5th & 6th class students🤗 High 5! is a child-centred positive mental health awareness workshop for upper primary classes & is based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Thanks to Ms. McNamara & to the students for getting involved👏
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Rosemary delivered the Selfie Stars Self-Compassion Training with the staff of Derrywash National School throughout the week. Thank you for such a warm welcome💚 We are eager to share this programme with more primary schools in Mayo in the coming months. For more info contact 👉 Rosemary@mayomha.ie
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Our Community Liaison Officer Padraig delivered the Fractured Talk with all 6th Years in Sancta Maria College Louisburgh today☺️ We have a strong relationship built up with Sancta Maria over the past few years through our various Schools Education Programmes🤝 More info👉 mayomha.ie/school-educa...
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Rosemary recently delivered the High5! workshop to Derrywash National School with 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class students. Thank you to Ms. Daly, Mr. Tiernan and to all the students for such a warm welcome💚 Well done to both groups for their engagement and presentations on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing👏
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
We recently worked with Charles River Labs Ballina on an event to create an awareness about the Association and to highlight the work we carry out within the community of Mayo. We have a longstanding relationship built up with Charles River, and we look forward to working with them in the future🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
It was great to visit St Joseph's School Foxford yesterday as part of their Stand Up Week to deliver our Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year students🏳️‍🌈💚 Thank you to Mrs. Doyle for organising the talk, and to the students for the lovely welcome. We hope you managed to take some info away with you all😊
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Our Primary School's Health Promotion Officer recently delivered staff training for our new Self-Compassion Programme, SELFIE STARS, in Mulranny NS. Selfie Stars consists of 8 lessons for primary schools on the topic of self-compassion. More info 👉https://mayomha.ie/school-education-programme/
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Taking Stock Episode 5: Stress & Burnout in Farming Guest Speaker: Shane Pearson - Life Coach, Trainer & Mentor Now streaming on both; Mayo MHA website: mayomha.ie/podcast-hub/ Spotify: shorturl.at/HfTyZ Interviews with Tommy Marren & Farming Matters are also available through Midwest Radio
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Jenna recently delivered the Breathe Talk to the LCA2 students in Ballinrobe Youthreach. This was organised by a student, Kyra, as part of her Social Education Task. Thank you to the students for your engagement and your generosity - it is very much appreciated🤗
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
A Monday well spent for Rosemary!! ✨ High5! Positive Mental Health Awareness Workshop in 5th & 6th class at Gortskehy NS. Thank you to Ms. Thomas for allowing us to take over your classroom to facilitate 💚
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
📢 Tomorrow LIVE on The Tommy Marren Show at 10.15am and later on in the evening on Farming Matters with Declan Marren at 10pm @Midwest Radio Theme of the Week: Stress & Burnout in Farming Guest speaker: Shane Pearson Life Coach, Trainer & Mentor
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Mayo Mental Health Association @mayomha.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Taking Stock Episode 4: Talking Farmers Health Guest Speaker: George Graham Sheep Shearer & Mental Health Advocate Now streaming on both; Mayo MHA website: mayomha.ie/podcast-hub/ Spotify: shorturl.at/HfTyZ Interviews with Tommy Marren & Farming Matters are also available through Midwest Radio
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