Men's Walk and Talk
Background
In 2022, the Active Travel Section of Fingal County Council, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking and Age Friendly began setting up Men's Walk & Talk Groups around the County. The groups are led by local volunteers who are avid walkers and the goal is to create a group that combines physical activity with open conversation.
Benefits
The groups have been a brilliant asset to their Community as they help to tackle social isolation, improve mental health, promote physical activity and build a sense of Community.
Structure
Typically the groups meet one night per week at a set time and starting point and cover somewhere between 3km - 7km depending on the make up of the group, local environment and availability of the volunteer leaders. Routes can vary from week to week and increase in distance as the group become fitter and more accustomed to the walks.
Support
The Active Travel Walking & Cycling Officers will help set the group up, provide support in selecting a route, provide admin support and register the group with Get Ireland Walking which insures the group for activities and helps promote the group. We can also provide High Viz vests and other items where needed.
Current Locations
Swords - Mondays from 7.15pm. Meet at Swords Castle.
Rush - Tuesdays from 7pm. Meet at Kenure Park.
Lusk - Mondays from 6.45pm. Meet at Lusk Sports Hub Car Park.
Castleknock - Thursdays at 6pm. Meet at Castleknock Community Centre.
Baldoyle - Thursdays at 7pm. Meet at Baldoyle Resource Centre (behind Credit Union on Grange Road).
We are always looking to grow our Walking Groups into other areas, so if you are interested in getting involved please email [email protected] for more details.
Next Steps
We have target areas where we'd love to see Men's Walk & Talk Groups, so If you'd be interested in leading your own group, please contact [email protected]
Current Locations
Swords - Mondays from 7.15pm. Meet at Swords Castle.
Rush - Tuesdays from 7pm. Meet at Kenure Park.
Lusk - Mondays from 6.45pm. Meet at Lusk Sports Hub Car Park.
Castleknock - Thursdays at 6pm. Meet at Castleknock Community Centre.
Baldoyle - Thursdays at 6pm. Meet at Baldoyle Resource Centre (behind Credit Union on Grange Road).
We are always looking to grow our Walking Groups into other areas, so if you are interested in getting involved please email [email protected] for more details.
Next Steps
We have target areas where we'd love to see Men's Walk & Talk Groups, so If you'd be interested in leading your own group, please contact [email protected]
