Talk on mental health will raise funds for young footballers
The Michael Davitt's team and mentors after winning the Carlow Football Feile Division 1 against Kldavin/Clonegal
A TIMELY talk on the pitfalls of social media and technology will not only offer invaluable insights but support a local GAA team as they fly the county flag with pride on the national stage. Michael Davitt’s GFC will host ‘Disconnect and Reconnect’, featuring Dr Colman Noctor, in Tyndall College, Carlow on Thursday 29 May at 8pm.
At the talk, Colman will share his expertise in this engaging talk, highlight the pitfalls of social media and technology and provide practical solutions to help manage our mental health in an ever-changing world.
The talk is a fundraiser for the club’s U15 boys, who recently made history by winning the Division 1 Carlow Féile Peile na nÓg title at Carlow Centre of Excellence in Fenagh. The team will now represent Carlow in the Féile Peile na nÓg annual All-Ireland football tournament in Derry from 27-28 June.
This is a costly trip, with accommodation, food, playing gear and travel, so Michael Davitt’s GFC is currently fundraising to give the lads the experience they deserve in Derry. The club has been overwhelmed by the huge support it has received to date and is now hoping for one final push with this opportune talk.
Dr Noctor is a renowned expert on the impact of technology on mental health. Most will be familiar with his work as he is a regular contributor to and , is also a weekly columnist with the and is the best-selling author of .
In a time where TikTok, ChatGPT and AI are becoming part of our world, we are seeing a corresponding rise in anxiety, stress and loneliness. Whether you are a parent or not, there will be lots of useful information at this event to help you achieve a sense of balance in your life and avoid time spent answering notifications, engaging in negative social comparison and feeling disconnected.
All are very welcome to come along to the talk. Tickets cost €15 and are available on Eventbrite or see the club’s Facebook page for further details.
Michael Davitt’s GFC has been blown away by the generosity of MJ Farrell from PFT Travel, principal sponsor for their trip, and Barry Doyle and his team at the Arboretum for their help in kitting the team out in new tracksuits, plus Morgan’s Pharmacy and Niall Jordan in Stoneworld for their help with the rest of the gear.
