Putting local government back at the heart of building Ireland’s communities? Published: 13 November, 2025Author: Seán Ó’Riordáin, LGIU Ireland Commissioner The much-awaited new national policy on addressing the challenges of …
THERE WAS no shortage of sparkle, smiles, or celebration at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. Held on October 23 in the elegant surroundings of The Galmont …
Loughboy Library Weekly Online Clinic Tuesday 18th November from 2.30 – 3.30 pmWould you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?Pop in to …
Supporting Older Travellers: A Community-Led Approach to Health, Dignity, and Inclusion In Ireland, the term “older person” typically applies from age 55. However, within the Traveller community, this term is …
Wicklow County Council, in partnership with the Wicklow Older People’s Council, successfully hosted the Age Friendly Expo on Thursday, 30th October 2025, at the Arklow Bay Hotel. The event, which …
Age Friendly Carlow are pleased to announce that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Carlow Older People’s Council (OPC) will take place as follows: Date: Tuesday, 25th November 2025 …
FraudSMART is issuing a fresh warning, particularly to those over the age of 50, to be on alert as highly-convincing investment scams, promising guaranteed and profitable returns, continue to rise. …
The HSE urges everyone eligible to get their flu vaccine this winter, as flu cases and hospitalisations continue to rise. There is still time to get your recommended vaccines from …
Seated left to right – Rosita Mahony Age Friendly Programme Manager Donegal, John G. McLaughlin Chair of Age Friendly Alliance, Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning, Caroline McDaid Chairperson of the Older …
Roscommon’s OPC and Roscommon’s Age Friendly Team with Guest Speakers Kilbride Community Centre held a wonderful Age Friendly Halloween Event on Tuesday, 28th October 2025. The venue was a jam …
On Thursday, 16th October, members of Limerick’s Older People’s Executive, accompanied by the Age Friendly Limerick Programme Manager, enjoyed a scenic trip to Killarney via the Limerick–Killarney Expressway service. The …
Over 150 people attended Fingal’s OPC Annual Conference titled From Isolation to Inclusion: A Collaborative Approach on Wednesday 29th October 2025 in the Grand Hotel, Malahide. The Conference was opened …
Members attending their 15th Anniversary Function – Front row, L-R – Phillip Devlin, Ciarán Dowling, Paddy Becton, Liam Sheedy, Hugh Rooney, Eddie Mc Crory, John Keegan, Bill Mc Mahon. Back …
On Wednesday the 15th of October we celebrated the strategic launch of Dublin City Council South Central Area (DCC SCA) Older People’s Council. We would like to thank Elected Councillors Vincent Jackson, …
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month — a reminder to stay alert to online scams and keep your personal and financial information safe. Fraudsters are constantly changing their tactics, using …
Ireland’s most innovative Age Friendly initiatives celebrated for making communities great places to grow older 24 October 2025: Innovative projects tackling energy poverty for older people in Cork and transforming …
MC for both roadshows, Margaret Mulligan, Older People’s Counicl Member Roscommon Citizen’s Information Services in conjunction with Roscommon’s Older People’s Council, Roscommon’s Age Friendly Alliance and Roscommon LEADER Partnership recently …
Shane Tiernan, Chief Executive, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Callaghan, Dr. Martin Daly, TD, Eileen Hughes, Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager with members of Roscommon’s Older People’s Council, Roscommon’s Age Friendly Programme …
The Road Safety Authority is calling for nominations to its sixteenth Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards Every day, remarkable individuals and organisations across Ireland work tirelessly to make our …
National Fire Safety Week, which launched this week, is urging people to check in on vulnerable neighbours to help ensure their homes are safe from fire. National Fire Safety Week …
Award-winning musician and songwriter, John Spillane, has been named Cork’s new Age Friendly Ambassador, the Cork City Age Friendly Programme has announced. The voluntary role is designed to raise awareness …
