University of Galway Students’ Union Mental Health Week 2026
Seachtain na Meabhairshláinte Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe 2026
Monday 5th October | Dé Luain an 5 Deireadh Fómhair
- 10am Free High Vis at the SU Office while stocks last!
- 2pm Eating Disorder Awareness Talk with Bodywhys in Meeting Room 1 + 2. Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
- 8.30pm Funky Leg free gig at Sult
Tuesday 6th October | Dé Máirt an 6 Deireadh Fómhair
- 12pm Molly on the Move! Catch up with Molly for chats and sweets on the sofa around campus
- 2pm ShoutOut, an LGBTQI+ mental health and wellbeing session in Meeting room 1+2. ShoutOut is a registered charity committed to improving life for LGBTQI+ people by sharing personal stories and running educational programmes.
- 6.30pm-7.30pm Jigsaw Mental Health Free Online Workshop. This FREE one hour workshop aims to provide you with the strategies necessary to build and take care of your own mental health. BookHERE.
- 7pm Music Bingo at Sult hosted by Annie Naggins. The neon biological hazard of the West is here to get your mental health in check with Music Bingo. **Big cash money to be won on the night. **Fabulous holidays to Mars and much more! Get your tickets now to the most mental health music bingo in town. Tickets €5 HERE. **no cash money or holidays to Mars will be won on the night but there will be great prizes!
Wednesday 7th October | Dé Céadaoin an 7 Deireadh Fómhair
Feel Good Fair in Áras na Mac Léinn
- 11am-3pm Books & Bakes Sale in aid of the SU Charities (Galway Rape Crisis Centre and The Irish Cancer Society).
- 11am-3pm Feel Good Fair stalls including the Road Safety Authority, AMLÉ, Galway Guide Dogs, Irish Blood Transfusion Service, AsIAm Autism Friendly HEI, Citizens Information Bureau, University of Galway Parkrun, Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force, the University Sexual Violence & Harassment team and music from Flirt FM!
- 11am-3pm Pop Up Charity Shop with Galway Simon Community in the Cube
- 11am-3pm FoodCloud Food Truck outside Áras na Mac Léinn. Turning surplus food into vibrant, nourishing meals.
- 11am-3pm Giant Games in the View. Play some Jenga, Connect 4 and Cornhole!
- 1pm-3pm EcoCafé in the Bridge Room in the Library. A judgement free confidential space to discuss and explore concerns about the Ecological and Climate Crisis. Eco therapist Fiona Roche will be facilitating the conversation. Please bring your thoughts, your lunch (if you like) and stay for as long as you please. Free Tea/Coffee.
- 5pm-7pm Postgraduate Quiz Night in The Space. Book your free ticket HERE.
Thursday 8th October | Déardaoin an 8 Deireadh Fómhair
11am-5pm Sports Day in the Sports Centre. Move for your mind!
Give it a go for free in collaboration with the Sports Unit.
- 11am-1pm Table Tennis
- 11am-1pm Fencing
- 12pm-1pm Glow in the dark dodgeball
- 1pm-2pm Judo
- 1pm-2pm Pickleball
- 2pm-3pm Hockey
- 2pm-4pm Roller Skate Surfing
- 3pm-4pm Tag Rugby
- 3pm-5pm Mountaineering on the Climbing Wall
Friday 9th October | Dé hAoine an 9 Deireadh Fómhair
- 12pm Freebie Friday with Freddos!
Saturday 10th October | Dé Sathairn an 10 Deireadh Fómhair World Mental Health Day
- 9am-11am University of Galway Parkrun x SU Volunteer Takeover. Come help us do a volunteer takeover at our campus Parkrun. You don’t need to be a runner to take part – all welcome! Sign up to volunteer by emailing universityofgalway@parkrun.com
