Blueballs Ireland Crowdfunding

Blueballs Ireland is a voluntary group of men who want to support other men by getting them to connect with one another and feel part of a community. Our ultimate aim is to reduce suicide in men!!

We are a voluntary group that was established in November 2022. Since our first swim on a dark, cold wet November we have massively grown in numbers and have gone from strength to strength. We have branched out from weekly swims, to organising mens circles, guest speakers and hikes. We believe that, now more than ever, there are a lot of men out there who are silently struggling, be it from past life traumas, divorce, supporting partners through fertility journeys, loneliness, recovery and a general feeling of disconnection and lack of purpose.

When we set up this group we wanted to create a space where men can feel supported as part of a community and get them to realise that everyone has their own struggles and they are not alone. We strongly believe in the power of offering a safe space where men can feel truly heard through active listening and can share without judgement.

Any money raised through our crowdfunding page will only be spent buying resources or equipment that will allow us to help even more men. This could include such things as ordering business cards to drop into GPs as part of a social prescription model, buying speakers and a microphone for the guest speaker and facilitators we have, pay for mental health safety training to equip us with the tools to recognise and help someone who is struggling etc..

All of the items we buy with the money raised will be shared on our social media and website for full transparency.

Even if you can donate enough for a cup of coffee then happy days.

The Blueballs Crew