Programme: Age Friendly Demonstrators, Dublin City
WHO Theme: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Croke Park is the principal national stadium of Ireland and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). The GAA is a community-based volunteer organisation promoting Gaelic Games, culture and lifelong participation. It is unique among volunteer based organisations in terms of its profile and extensive club network which gives a presence in every community in Ireland.
Among the many GAA supporters who attend the regular matches and events, older people feature as a growing cohort. Developing the stadium as Age Friendly is a method of ‘future proofing’ the facility for the increasing ageing demographic.
Having an accessible, Age Friendly built environment encourages and supports participation across the lifecourse, and particularly by older people whose needs change as they age. In accommodating diverse needs, the stadium provides a universal service to all members of
the community and demonstrates its commitment to supporting healthy ageing across the lifecourse.
