At laya healthcare, we believe everyone deserves to feel connected and supported. Our research highlights the prevalence of loneliness across Irish society, and we're committed to playing our part along with our partners in Connacht Rugby, Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby, in combatting this important issue.

By harnessing the power of sport, and rugby with and its incredible community spirit, we aim to create more opportunities for people to connect, belong, and thrive. Loneliness is pervasive in Ireland, impacting nearly half of adults and disproportionately affecting young people. A staggering 93% of people believe loneliness is a problem, with 1.8 million adults experiencing it. 85% of people agree that sport can help combat loneliness. 73% Agree that “Being a rugby fan / supporter gives me a sense of companionship and togetherness with other fans’’. Research findings based on a nationally representative study of 1,000 people 18+ commissioned by laya healthcare and completed by Spark Market Research June 2024 with CSO statistics. For more information go to layahealtchare.ie/weareone