Drug awareness and information evening to be held in Tipperary next month


Drug Awareness and Information Evening to Be Held in Nenagh
A public Drug Awareness and Information Evening will take place at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30pm.
The event, hosted by ‘New Futures Farming Group’, will bring together a panel of guest speakers to discuss drug awareness, community safety and suicide prevention.
Speakers include John Leahy, Drug Education Officer with the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland; Garda Inspector James White, of the Tipperary Division’s Drug-Related Intimidation Task Force; John Lonergan, bestselling author and former Governor of Mountjoy Prison; and Joe Leahy, founder of C-Saw, a community suicide awareness organisation.
The evening aims to provide information, raise awareness and encourage community discussion around issues affecting individuals, families and communities.
Admission is open to everyone, and donations are welcome, with organisers expressing their appreciation for the public’s support.
The event begins at 7:30pm sharp on Friday, November 20, at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh.
