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Members of the UcanACT project
Kilkenny's Urban Action Against Cancer (UcanACT) pilot project, aimed at promoting physical activity for cancer prevention in urban green spaces, has been shortlisted as a finalist under the category of ‘’Community Wellbeing – Collaboration and Leadership’’ for the 2025 LAMA Awards.
Developed under the EU Erasmus+ programme with co-funding from the EU Commission, UcanACT has brought an innovative approach to enhancing physical activity and health opportunities in the outdoors.
Over the past three years, Kilkenny County Council has collaborated with physiotherapists, the HSE, and academic institutions across Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The UcanACT project, led locally by Kilkenny County Council, recently implemented a successful pilot physical activity programme in parks in the Kilkenny City area with over 50 citizens participating. The programmes included Physiotherapist-led exercise programmes tailored for adults over 50, designed as a cancer prevention tool.
As part of the pilot project, a Physical Activity App and Citizen Engagement Strategy were developed to enhance participation and outreach.
The UcanACT project exemplifies innovation in promoting health and physical activity opportunities outdoors, demonstrating leadership and collaboration in community wellbeing across Europe.
Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael McCarthy said:
"The Council are delighted that this project was shortlisted for the LAMA Awards and it is great to raise awareness of this wonderful project. We look forward to sharing our findings, which we hope will inspire future health initiatives in Ireland and across Europe."
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