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Féile an Chroí Mental Health and Wellbeing Arts Festival

Age Friendly Ireland | Local | Dublin City

Mental HEalth and Wellbeing Festival

This is an arts-based mental health and wellbeing festival, focussed on creative expression, community connections and joy.

Everyone (including children under the close supervision of a parent) is most welcome to attend – have set aside play areas along with quiet spaces to promote an inclusive and accessible environment

A full programme of fun events and activities set to be had all day:

  • Dance, Live Music, Storytelling, and Drumming.
  • Delicious food for all tastes.
  • Art classes and an exhibition.
  • Wellbeing and Recovery Education taster sessions.
  • Light-hearted Yoga introductory sessions.
  • Connect Café for supportive and informative conversations. (All day)

And much, much more!

The Féile will be a space to explore mental health recovery and wellbeing supports and services in our community.

The Festival will take place on Saturday, 30th August from 12pm to 4 pm at the Crinken Parish Centre, Shankill, Co. Dublin.

For registration you can phone or text Matthew Airlie on 087 188 0884.

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