In February 2024, the Creative Ireland Programme invited applications from Local Authorities for grant funding for projects supporting Health and Wellbeing through Creativity across 2024 and 2025. The call encouraged …
The community of Castlefen housing estate, a local authority housing estate in Sallins, County Kildare has today (September 6) been awarded the status of Ireland’s first Age Friendly estate. With …
Clare Cultural Companions have had a busy summer season with social gatherings to Inis Mór, Loophead Lighthouse and Vandeleur Walled Gardens and Visitor Centre. This week, 5th of September, the …
Joan Martin, Chief Executive of Louth County Council is presented with a gift by the Chair of the Louth Alliance Rodd Bond on the occasion of her retirement from the …
For 14 years, the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing focused on identifying gaps in the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and determining how best to address them. …
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is hosting a free four-part Plain English webinar series for people working with members of the public. NALA will discuss prioritising plain English in …
Age Friendly Event: Little Kneaders Make Your Own Therapy Dough Workshop – Wednesday, 11th September, 10.30 AM to 11.30AMTherapy dough is proven to improve muscle memory in the hands, strengthen …
Bunclody Library Adult Book Club – Thur 5th September, 7.30pm – 8.15pm This month Bunclody Library will be discussing ‘The Bee Sting’ by Paul Murray. All are welcome. Book available …
On behalf of the Commission on Care for Older People, the Department of Health has launched a public consultation on health and social care services and supports for older people. …
University of Galway and University of Waterloo, Canada are collaborating on this project, and data will be shared between the two universities.
The report was prepared as an action from the Housing Conditions for Older People Group (HCFOP), a group chaired by The Housing Agency. Members of this group include:, TrinityHaus, Age Friendly Ireland, …
In 1946, while visiting Edgeworthstown, the travel writer Richard Hayward wrote: “In Edgeworthstown, one of the quietest little towns in Ireland, was a great web of history woven from the …
Join the Mount Lucas Rig in Portlaoise Shopping centre Upper Car Park from Monday 2nd September until Friday, 6th. SEAI will be on hand to discuss what grants and supports …
The competition aims to reframe how ageing and older people are portrayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland and is now open for entries until 1 October, which coincides with International …
Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has launched a new initiative that will help to establish book clubs for older people in Nursing Homes and those attending Day Care …
To book your place please call Mayfair Library on 056 779 4174.
As part of Climate Action Week Dublin City Council will be hosting an Age Friendly Climate Action Workshop on Wednesday 11th September. The Workshop will commence at 10am at ID8 …
ASI Mobile Information Unit The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Mobile Information Service travels through towns, villages and cities to provide information and support to people with dementia and their families …
The Generation Games are an intergenerational activity for people of all ages and abilities organised by local communities as a “do-it-yourself event”. Get ideas and find out more about getting …
