HERE’S SOMETHING THAT might just make you laugh.
That’s what the organisers of Ireland’s first laughing championships are hoping for anyway.
In aid of mental health organisation Jigsaw, the event is taking place in the Galway Harbour Hotel on 5 May, otherwise known as world laughter day.
Competitors will take part in categories such as “Best Diabolical Laugh”, “Best Snort Laugh” and “Most Contagious Alabama Kneeslapper” on the night.
The organiser of the event is Siobhan Kavanagh, who is a PhD student in child and youth research in NUIG’s School of Psychology, and is currently undertaking research along with Dr Padraig MacNeela on the impact that laughter yoga can have on well-being.
“Although laughter has been described as the best medicine, researchers are only starting to understand the positive effects it can have on the body and mind, or indeed on well-being,” she said.
All proceeds from next month’s event, which is free for spectators and €10 for participants, will be donated to Jigsaw.
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