HSE to host events in south Tipperary to mark National Breastfeeding Week 2026

This year’s HSE National Breastfeeding Week, which takes place from 1-7 October is themed ‘Every step forward: Strengthening support for babies and families’, highlighting the important role that timely information and expert support play in helping families on their breastfeeding journey.

A number of events will take place across south Tipperary during National Breastfeeding Week 2026.

• On Monday, 5 October, a coffee morning will take place on the 1st Floor Meeting Room, Tipperary Primary Care Centre, Tipperary E34K682 between 10.30am to 12 noon where advice and support about breastfeeding will be available.
• On Tuesday, 6 October, a coffee morning will take place on 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Carrick-on-Suir Primary Care Centre, E32 DK66 tween 10.30am and 12pm where advice and support about breastfeeding will be available.

These local events form part of the wider HSE National Breastfeeding Week campaign, which highlights continued improvements in breastfeeding rates and the expansion of breastfeeding supports available to families.

South Tipperary families can find up-to-date events and supports by following @HSEmychild on social media and using #HoldMeClose and #NBW2026.