Leitrim is focusing on Men’s Health as part of the first project in a Healthy Living initiative being rolled out this year.
Local Authorities applied for funding for last year to promote Health and Welbeing projects in the county.
The Council got €100,000 as part of this initiative and today between 2pm and 9pm free Men’s Healthchecks will be available at the mart in Drumshanbo.
The Healthy Ireland Project Co-Ordinator in county Leitrim, Blánaid Carney says men are seen as a priority as their actions are classified as ‘more risky’ when it comes to monitoring their health:
