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A unique free online event aims to bring a message of hope as we emerge from the difficulties of the last 15 months.
Leitrim s Health Is Wealth has been running as a live event for the last four years but this year it will be streamed free online to viewers across Ireland and across the world.
Stage set for Leitrim s Health is Wealth live stream tomorrow night!
May 26, 2021 from 8pm
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The stage is set for a very special message of hope in the midst of the pandemic with Leitrim s Health Is Wealth going online for 2021 tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 26. The event features and amazing line up of speakers and performers including Seamus O Rourke, Michael Harding, Nathan Carter, Terrence Boyle, Charlie McGettigan, Amy Gilgunn and many more.
Of course founders of the acclaimed event, Hubert McHugh and Valerie Cogan, will be also there on the night along with MC, Paul Williams.
Leitrim s Health is Wealth 2021 is being held in Manorhamilton s Merenda factory and the live stream will kick off from 8pm on Wednesday, May 26.
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FREE: Leitrim s Health is Wealth online event aims to bring a message of hope during the pandemic
90 minute live streamed event scheduled for May 26
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Following on from the phenomenal success of the Leitrim s Health Is Wealth event, organisers, Hubert McHugh and Valerie Cogan, have confirmed details of the line-up for a new virtual event. The free event is planned for May 26th next and will be live streamed straight to your home from the ManorHUB in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.
The event in 2020 was to be the last Leitrim’s Health is Wealth, however after several approaches from people within the community, it was felt there was a greater need than ever to create a sense of hope and solidarity. There has been lots of data recently which has shown that peoples mental health has been severely impacted by depression, stress, loneliness and isolation.