Programme: Galway County
WHO Theme: Respect And Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Switching Off And Being Creative
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial
Cost: 5000-10000
Description
Four online programmes of traditional song were devised and delivered by Rachel Ui Fhaoláin through Zoom. This project was a special virtual gathering where Rachel brought children, their parents & grandparents, friends and extended family at home and abroad together to share traditional songs in English agus as Gaeilge. The projected was also delivered to four nursing homes
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older people and their family and friends
Steps critical to success
- Engaging an artist
- Engaging participants
- Sufficient online technology
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Ensuring participants could access online programme
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Outcomes / Benefits
- Social interaction
- Intergenerational event which brought young and old together to share songs / stories
- Connected nursing home residents/families/wider community together
Evaluation / Report:
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Contact:
Andrew McBride // healthandwellbeing@galwaycoco.ie
Website:
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