Communities: · Bantry: Members of the Bantry Dementia Alliance, Sarah Cairns & Teresa Bohane, spoke at the 17th International Engaging Dementia Conference on making Bantry a dementia inclusive community. – …
Raheny Age Friendly volunteers This month marked our 10th year as a group and had a special coffee morning yesterday to mark the occasion. It was the largest group we …
A new initiative will bring volunteer befrienders and other community-based supports to women living in long-term residential care in Counties Roscommon and Leitrim. This initiative will benefit 200 nursing home …
Roscommon Older People’s Council hosted a wonderful Age Friendly Information Event in Kilbride Community Centre, Roscommon on Wednesday, 28th May 2025. Bernie Kearney, Older People’s Council Chair & MC / …
Boots has partnered with the Dementia: Understand Together campaign since 2016, working to make stores and communities more dementia inclusive through staff training and public events. The one-hour workshop will …
On Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, the prestigious 10th Anniversary of the Clare Older People’s Volunteer Awards took centre stage at the elegant Woodstock Hotel, marking a decade of celebrating remarkable …
Comhairle na nÓg Our Age Friendly Programme Manager as chair of Comhairle na nÓg, extended an invite to Alison McCarthy, National activities co-ordinator with the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, to …
‘The Art of Life Project’ is funded by Creative Ireland, Shared Island and Cavan County Council through Creative Cavan. Offering FREE creative and mindful art workshops which will provide a …
The three Meath branches of the Citizens Information Service (Navan, Trim and Ashbourne), who are accredited as an Age Friendly Service, are running an Age Friendly pilot clinic for older …
Longford Citizen’s Information Centre recently extended their current service offer to include a dedicated older persons clinic. Paddy Mahon chair of the Longford Age Friendly Alliance and Chief Executive of …
On Thursday, May 15th, 2025, Cllr Tommy Cahill, Cathaoirleach of the Kenmare Municipal District, presented Coláiste na Sceilge Cahersiveen with a special plaque in recognition of the school’s outstanding project, …
Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, is pleased to announce an improved timetable for its Route 32 service, which will come into effect on 25th May 2025. The updated schedule …
The ICSH Allianz Biennial Community Housing Awards offers a platform to demonstrate innovation and sustainability in public housing projects that our approved housing bodies members, local authority partners and the Land Development …
This guide is designed to help you get ready for your medical appointment. It’s meant especially for older adults. First, it will help you think about different aspects of your …
Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) and Age & Opportunity are proud to partner once again this year to celebrate National Arts in Nursing Homes Day, taking place on Friday, 16 May …
The Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Care Awards, in association with Homecare Medical, are the foremost national celebration of excellence in nursing home care. Held annually, the Awards honour the exceptional …
“We Should be Adding Life to Years Over Years to Life” – Professor Ronan Collins 8 May 2025: Over 200 older people from across Ireland are gathering in Tallaght, for …
The annual Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year provides older people opportunities to participate in the arts and creativity during the month of May. This year’s programme …