Irish Pharmacy Union

18/06/2026

Looking for your next pharmacy opportunity? 💊

Multiple roles available across Ireland:

🔹 Supervising Pharmacists – McCabes Pharmacy, O’Sullivans Pharmacy, McCartan’s Pharmacy
🔹 Support Pharmacists – O’Sullivans Pharmacy, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Cleary’s Pharmacy, McCartan’s Pharmacy, Stacks Pharmacy
🔹 Pharmacy Technicians – O’Dwyers Pharmacy, Fadden’s Pharmacy, Callagy’s Pharmacy

👉 Apply now at jobs.ipu.ie

17/06/2026

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, we explore men’s health in the pharmacy setting and the wide range of supports available in the community.

Tom Murray and Greg Cleary discuss key topics including blood pressure, smoking cessation, sexual health, vaccinations and mental wellbeing. The conversation highlights how pharmacies provide accessible, confidential and non-judgmental spaces where men can raise concerns and seek advice.

🎧 Listen at https://hsepodcasts.podbean.com/e/148-men-s-health-in-the-pharmacy/

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, we are joined by pharmacists Greg Cleary and Tom Murray to explore men's health in the pharmacy setting. The conversation covers a range of important topics, including blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation, erectile dysfunction,...

17/06/2026

On Men's Health Week, Joe Grogan is encouraging you to register for bowel cancer screening. "I don't want people to be afraid of getting screened for bowel cancer. It’s a first step. If it comes back negative, happy days. If there is an issue, deal with it. Don’t let it go. Bowel cancer can be a treatable condition, especially when it’s found early.”

and if you are aged between 57 and 71, register for your free home test kit at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/bowel-screening

16/06/2026

The Importance of Being SunSmart: a Key Public Health Role for Pharmacists

The HSE’s 2026 SunSmart campaign was recently launched, and in this article, Maria McEnery of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme provides an overview of the key information points of the campaign.

Read full article at: https://ipu.ie/ipu-review-article/sunsmart/

15/06/2026

💙 Today, Men’s Health Week starts.
🤝 Let’s take practical steps to protect our health and support the men and boys around us.
From cancer checks to heart health, early action can save lives.

12/06/2026

Men’s Health Week starts next Monday, 15 June, and runs until 21 June.

🌐 For further information, please visit www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2026

11/06/2026

The IPU, represented by Jim Curran, was delighted to attend the official photo launch of Men's Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) alongside Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor.

The event, organised by the Men's Health Forum in Ireland, highlighted the importance of encouraging men to engage proactively with their health and wellbeing.

Community pharmacies play a vital role in supporting men's health through accessible advice, preventative care, health screening services, and signposting to further support.

11/06/2026

📢 The National Health Product Catalogue is now IPU NHPC.

👉 Access the latest updates and essential product information at ipu.ie/ipu-nhpc/

10/06/2026

Men’s Health Week 2026: Make Progress Rather than Seek Perfection

Not too long ago, we were unaware of the full extent of men’s poor health status and the specific health issues that they are contending with. However, this is no longer the case. In recent years, a broad range of research has highlighted the health challenges, which face men in Ireland and further afield. This research shows that these men experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and die too young.

Read full article at: https://ipu.ie/ipu-review-article/mens-health-week-2026

10/06/2026

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