Men’s health issues and needs are numerous and complicated.  So much so, that we could probably assign a different one to highlight on each day of the year and still have an outstanding pool of ones to explore!  However, when preparing for Men’s Health Week (MHW) 2025, the all-island Planning Group felt that it would be useful to draw attention to a specific theme on each day during the week, as well as announce the final countdown to MHW during the week before.

The focus of each day will be ...

-  Friday 6th June:  Shoulder-to-Shoulder
-  Saturday 7th June:  Get connected
-  Monday 9th June:  Trash the ash (and save the cash)
-  Tuesday 10th June:  Prevention is better than cure
-  Wednesday 11th June:  Food for thought
-  Thursday 12th June:  Rethink what you drink
-  Friday 13th June:  Be mind fit
-  Saturday 14th June:  Let’s get physical - be more than a sports spectator
-  Sunday 15th June:  Father's Day - the important role that fathers play in their children's lives

Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok) offers a powerful tool for organisations to spread their message.  During Men’s Health Week 2025, everyone is encouraged to ‘Post’ and ‘Tweet’ about it and, when possible, to use the hashtags: #MensHealthWeek  |  #ShoulderToShoulder |  #ConnectingForHealth

To support this, a range of social media graphics are also available.

For those people who would like to support MHW 2025 using their own social media channels - but who don't have the time, energy or knowledge to develop their own messages - a ready-made pool of Posts and Tweets that you can simply cut-and-paste is available at: https://www.mhfi.org/Tweets2025.pdf 

Even loading a few things to social media platforms makes a huge difference to publicising the week.  This is, therefore, an easy and free way to show support for MHW.
 

Every year there are hundreds (possibly even thousands) of events and activities throughout Ireland to celebrate Men’s Health Week (MHW).  Some of these are well publicised, but most are only known about by a few people.

As in previous years, the Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) will promote the details of any activities or events that are being held throughout the island of Ireland during Men’s Health Week 2025.  This will help everyone to find out what is happening during the week, where it will take place, and how to join in.  It will also give some recognition and publicity to all those groups across Ireland that are doing something for and with men.

These activities might include health checks, conferences, launches, games, seminars, competitions, workshops, courses, displays, health fairs, workplace mail-outs ...  Whatever the activity, everyone is encouraged to submit their details. 

There are two ways to let us know about what is happening to mark the week: (i) submit the details using the online form (at: www.mhfi.org/mhw/promote-an-event.html); or (ii) download and save a copy of the MS Word Registration Form (www.mhfi.org/mhw2025project.docx), type in the details, and email it back to us.

During Men's Health Week, there are three different types of numbers that you might need to think about ...

-  Statistics on the state of men's health that policy makers and service providers need to know if they are to pursue evidence-informed practice.
-  Key numbers that men need to know, to take control over some elements of their own health.
-  Critical contact numbers for help and support services that everyone needs to know at times of difficulty or crisis.

To get you started thinking about these important numbers, have a look at: www.mhfi.org/resources/key-facts.html 

However, there is also a 'Do You Know Your Numbers?' resource.  Unfortunately, all 30,000 hard copies of this 'z-card' have now been given away, but the electronic version is still available at: https://www.mhfi.org/MensHealthInNumbers.pdf

There’s no denying that the state of men’s health on the island of Ireland is often poor.  However, there are things which can be done to change this situation and men, themselves, can play a key role in doing this.  ‘Action Man - ten top tips for men’s health’ is a free Man Manual which has been revised and updated by the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland to mark Men’s Health Week 2025.

This booklet doesn't preach or lecture - it simply explains: (i) WHY an action is needed; (ii) WHAT can be done about it; and (iii) HOW to find support if you need it.  Thus, the ten top tips put you into the driving seat, and give you the tools and DIY instructions to make positive changes - if you choose to be your own ‘Action Man’.

During Men’s Health Week 2025, this booklet will be available in hard copy and in electronic format.  The hard copy supply for Northern Ireland has now run out.  However, if you are based in the Republic of Ireland, and require 50 copies or less, these can be ordered via the HealthPromotion.ie website [search for Action Man in the keyword box].

The online version can be downloaded at: https://mhfi.org/ActionMan.pdf 

The publication of this booklet has only been possible because of the generous support given by the Health Service Executive Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Ireland within the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency and the authors - Finian Murray and Colin Fowler.

Every year since 2014, there has been a Men's Health Week (MHW) postcard to publicise the week.  Traditionally, these cards can be displayed as small flyers in public spaces, and are often sent by organisations to the men that they have contact with.  This has proved to be a very successful means of letting local men know about the week.

Some groups have also used them as pledge cards (e.g. this year men can write on the card how they are going to connect to improve their health).  Later on, they can keep this beside their desk, on their work bench, attached to their dashboard etc. to remind them of what they want to do and hope to achieve.  However, simply posting a card to a man that you know will let them know that they are in your thoughts and that they are connected to the wider world.

The postcards are available in both hard copy and as online electronic files.  To order hard copies of the postcard, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating:

-  How many copies you would like.
-  The name of the person to send them to.
-  The full postal address (including a Postcode / Eircode) for delivery.

For an electronic download, see: www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-image-pack.html#Postcard2025 

The front of the postcard has a similar design to the MHW poster, and the back has a pre-written message which says:

Hi there,

When males play sport together, or work on a communal task, we know what is meant by men standing ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’.  They are unified, strong, resolute, focused, supportive and connected. They give 100% and do the best job that they can.  

During Men's Health Week 2025, everyone is being asked to put these positive traits into action, and to work together to support the health of men and boys on the island of Ireland.

‘Connecting for Health’ is about: policy makers ensuring that men have the resources to live long and healthy lives; service providers offering appropriate tools, advice and support to males; men taking small practical steps to improve their own health; everyone looking out for and after each other ...

Stand shoulder-to-shoulder, connect for health, and have a great week!

To promote Men's Health Week (MHW) 2025, a bespoke poster has been designed.  Posters are available in electronic format as both A3 and A4 size, but there are only A4 hard copies left in stock.  To order hard copies of the poster, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating:

-  How many copies you would like.
-  The name of the person to send them to.
-  The full postal address (including a Postcode / Eircode) for delivery.

Copies of the online electronic resource can be downloaded from: www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-image-pack.html#Poster2025 

Even people who don't have time to do anything else for MHW 2025 are encouraged to put up a poster - in public view - to let everyone know when it is taking place.  Although this costs little to do, it will make a big difference to promoting the week!

Everyone can do something to support and celebrate Men’s Health Week (MHW) each year.

The focus for MHW 2025 (i.e. ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’) lends itself to a wide range of ways to mark this occasion.  However, there is no need to stick rigidly to this particular theme.  Anything which promotes the week and encourages men and boys to lead healthier lifestyles, to be more aware of preventable health problems, and to seek early detection and treatment for health difficulties will be very welcome!

Some people might have the time, energy, resources and skill to plan something elaborate.  However, even if this is not possible, there are still many simple, free and easy ways to get involved / show support - such as putting-up the poster in public spaces, giving out copies of the postcard to men that you know, social media posting, directing men to the free ‘Action Man’ booklet, offering copies of the Men’s Health in Numbers Z-Card to men, using the MHW graphics ...

For practical ideas and inspiration, you are invited to check out a paper titled 'What Can I Do To Mark This Week?' at: www.mhfi.org/mhw2025celebrateit.pdf

Not everybody knows about Men’s Health Week (MHW), what it hopes to do, why it needs to happen, or how they can get involved.  That’s why there is a MHW 2025 ‘Toolbox for Action’.  This Q&A style resource can be downloaded at: www.mhfi.org/mhw2025toolbox.pdf