Hand drumming workshops in Cavan and Virginia Libraries are among the events taking place as part of the ‘Winter Wellness’ campaign in Cavan and Monaghan from January 8-20, 2026.

Cavan Monaghan celebrates Winter Wellness

Seamus Enright

Published: Sat 10 Jan 2026, 9:00 AM

A range of arts and cultural events are taking place across Cavan and Monaghan between January 8 and 20 to help boost mental health and wellbeing through creativity and connection.

This schedule has been prepared to coincide with the national Winter Wellness initiative - a charity that challenges mental health prejudice and stigma through arts and cultural action.

Details on all events scheduled can be found on cavanmonaghanconnects.ie – your local online hub for mental health and wellbeing information, services, training and local events across Cavan and Monaghan.

Emer Mulligan of HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan highlighted that “January can be a difficult time for many after the busyness of the festive season. It’s important that people find ways to recharge their batteries and spend time doing things they enjoy. Attending or taking part in a creative, artistic or cultural event locally is one way that can help while also supporting community connection”.

Winter Wellness Cavan Monaghan is an initiative of Cavan Monaghan Connects in partnership with Cavan County Council’s Library Service, Monaghan County Council’s Library Service, Creative Cavan, Creative Monaghan, HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan and HSE Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service Recovery College.

Sharon Howe, Creative Cavan Co-ordinator said Cavan County Council was delighted to be involved in this partnership initiative and highlighted events including Drumming Workshops, Tai Chi for Wellbeing, and the Art of Life: Good Grief Club as just some of the excellent events taking place across Cavan, while hailing “the power of the arts and the importance of social engagement and creativity on health and wellbeing”.

Audrey Wilson, Creative Communities Monaghan Engagement Officer added that “the schedule has something for everyone to help them though the dark days of January, with the Festival culminating in a special Light Show at Monaghan Peace Campus on January 19th from 5pm”.

The Cavan Monaghan schedule is available to view on cavanmonaghanconnects.ie . Like, follow, and share on social media platforms or email info@cavanmonaghanconnects.ie for more information.