Join us for an event to raise awareness of the importance of creative arts for improving brain health!

We are delighted to share that we are taking part in an event on Thursday, 16th May at the LexIcon Library in Dun Laoghaire to explore the benefits of creative arts for brain health. Our Policy and Research Manager, Gráinne McGettrick and newly appointed CEO, Dr. Karen Foley will be taking part in this talk. Brain injury survivor and member of our Side By Side Clubhouse in Dun Laoghaire, Paul O’Brien will also share some of his beautiful artwork as part of this event. The talk takes place from 11am – 1pm in the Studio Theatre, Ground Floor, dlr LexIcon Library, Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire, A96 H283. While it is free to attend, you will need to book your tickets in advance.

This event is part of a three-part series of talks and workshops being held for the 2024 Festival of Inclusion in Dun Laoghaire and all are welcome to attend.

These talks, curated and facilitated by Mike Hanrahan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) will feature neuroscientists, psychologists, researchers, people with dementia and their carers, people with acquired brain injury, brain health activists and creative artists who work to improve brain health.

They will explore how art, singing, music, dance, poetry and writing can stimulate your senses and improve cognition. There is always a special welcome for people living with dementia and people with acquired brain injury and their caregivers at each session.