The Limerick Dementia Social Club opened its doors in November 2018 to persons with Dementia and their carers across Limerick. Membership is open to all with a diagnosis of or suspected Dementia across all communities as Dementia has no boundaries and does not discriminate. Limerick Dementia Social Club is led …
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is developing the successor strategy to the current National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy (2019-2021) to promote inclusion, protect rights and to improve …
Galway City Council is delighted to congratulate OCC Construction on winning best project in the ‘Residential up to €5M’ category, at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2024 for the Galway …
Age Friendly Sustainable Garden Project at Treadagh Lodge Day Care Centre , Drogheda Age Friendly Louth partnered with local artist Aga Hutchinson to deliver a suite of arts and crafts …
We are delighted to announce that the Healthy Age Friendly Homes weblink is now accessible through the HSE website click here. We extend our sincere thanks to the HSE …
Dutch delegates on a learning and exchange programme with Irish counterparts were welcomed to Meath County Council headquarters on 13th June. The delegates, including CEOs, Senior Policy Advisors and Programme …
Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr. Liam Carroll, and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte T.D., officially turned the sod of a new housing development, currently being delivered by Tuath in …
The Donegal Healthy Age Friendly Homes Local Coordinators have been busy attending Local Day Centres as arranged in partnership with the HSE Older Person’s Services and presenting to Local Active …
Researchers at Maynooth University’s Department of Geography are seeking to explore older adults’ experiences of aging alone in Ireland and seeks to understand the importance of health and wellness in …
There was 64 people in attendance this month, and it was great to welcome in some new faces. Our guest speaker this month was local historian, active member of Raheny …
Safeguarding Ireland is leading a public awareness campaign which has launched in the past week – with the aim of encouraging more people to make an Advance Healthcare Directive. A key driver …
Mens Health Week is taking place from June 10th to 16th and the Health Promotion and Improvement Department HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare organised a Mens Health Awareness Event in …
HUGG are pleased to announce their new online dedicated suicide bereavement support group for men, which will be led by trained HUGG Volunteers, Alan Martin, John Murphy and Clive Jackson. …
Paddy Joe Burke, is Roscommon’s most famous barber and a huge Roscommon football fan. He has taken up the role of Age Friendly Ambassador for Roscommon, a position he feels …
Student researchers in Trinity College are currently involved in a study on nursing homes, looking at universal design recommendations for residential care. St Brendan’s Village (Mulranny, Mayo) agreed to participate …
Age Friendly Ireland are delighted to learn that the Age Friendly Development at Cornamona Court in Dublin has been shortlisted for the RIAI Public Choice Award 2024. The RIAI Public …
John McCormack, Chief Executive of the Thurles Lions Trust recently met Healthy Age Friendly Homes Regional Manager Karen Fennessy and Tipperary Co-ordinator Tracey Thompson to discuss areas of collaboration. John …
Louth Age Friendly Alliance The Louth Age Friendly Alliance held a meeting on 13th May 2024, members agreed to review the current Age Friendly Strategy and prepare a new Age …
Bealtaine Events took place in Offaly Libraries, such as workshops and coffee mornings. All Libraries held a coffee morning and a lovely coffee morning took place in Clara Library. Local …
Age Friendly Louth have been successful in securing €11,000 funding from Creative Ireland to explore the topic of ageism in Co Louth through the medium of creative arts. Age Friendly …
