He@lthFest 2021

HealthFest is a free event tailored to teenagers which has successfully run for five years. It is the only event of its kind, featuring experts in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

This year’s event took place on Wednesday 27^st of January from 2-4pm and was brought to over 8,000 attendees virtually for the first time – as He@lthFest. We used a very interactive platform to deliver credible information from Irish experts; and where students could visit exhibitor stands, win fantastic prizes and even take place in a virtual scavenger hunt!

You will find details of future HealthFest events on this website, once details are confirmed. In the meantime, you can view the 2021 talks below and discover some useful health and wellbeing advice for teenagers.

For more information, or if you have any queries, please email healthfest@ndc.ie; or call 01 290 2451.

This event is funded by farmers supplying the following Co-ops:
Arrabawn • Aurivo • Bandon • Barryroe • Boherbue • Callan • Centenary Thurles • Clóna Dairies • Glanbia • Kerry • LacPatrick • Lee Strand • Lisavaird • Mullinahone • North Cork Creameries

He@lthfest 2021

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Doireann Garrihy

Radio and TV Broadcaster

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Professor Niall Moyna

Head of Health and Human Performance, DCU

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Dermot Whelan

Meditation Expert & Broadcaster

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Dr Caoileann Murphy

Dietitian

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Greg O’Shea

Professional Rugby 7’s Player

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Paul Gilligan

Chief Executive of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services

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Nutrition & You: Teenagers

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Exhibitors 2021

There was a virtual exhibition hall at He@lthFest 2021. The schedule allowed for two 15-minute breaks where there was a chance to visit the stands. At each of the booths attendees had the opportunity to engage with those managing the stand over live online (private) chat. Each booth contained valuable content for attendees to view.

Exhibitors Include:

He@lthFest 2022

We are planning to run He@lthFest online again next year. If you would like to be updated on this event, please fill in your details below.

Do you have any burning questions on the topics of healthy eating; sports nutrition; keeping active/exercise; mental health; body image; career advice; exam preparation – or any other subject that is on your mind? You can also submit these below and we can put a selection of your questions to our 2022 credible experts and exhibitors.

You can also suggest speakers you would like to hear from; or nominate yourself or one of your peers who might have an inspirational/motivating story and be willing to share it with our He@lthFest community.