HSE to host events in Wexford 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 Wexford during National Breastfeeding Week 2026.

• On Monday, 5 October 2026, a coffee morning will take place in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34KR62, between 10am and 11.30am where advice and support about breastfeeding will be available.
• On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, a coffee morning will take place in Kilcannon Garden Centre, Wexford Y221X889 between 10.30am and 12 noon where advice and support about breastfeeding will be available.
• On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, a coffee morning will take place in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford Y25V1D6 between 10.30am and 12 noon where advice and support about breastfeeding will be available.
• On Thursday, 8 October 2026, a coffee morning will take place at Gorey Youth Needs, Gorey, Y25Y5C1between 10.30am and 12 noon 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.

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