Fly Your Kite

This Fathers' Day, everyone is invited to South Park, Galway City, to fly a kite for men and boys' mental health.  The idea is to create a powerful visual spectacle of support for the men and boys in our lives.  The event takes place at South Park ('The Swamp') at Noon on Sunday 16th June 2019, and will last for about one hour.  Kites are available to buy on the day, with all proceeds going to local youth mental health charity ‘Jigsaw’.  People are also welcome to bring their own kites or to simply come along and enjoy the spectacle.  This event seeks to raise awareness of the disproportionate number of men who take their own lives each year as well as remembering those who have lost their lives in the River Corrib.  Flying a kite on the 16th of June is a way to acknowledge that many men are finding it difficult to communicate when they are struggling, worried or having a hard time.  The hope is that this event will kick-start new conversations, let men and boys know that it's OK to talk openly about how they feel, and shine more light on men's emotional needs.  The organisers are aiming to get 300 kites in the sky and, while this issue is a serious one, they would like those taking part to have fun as well.