Age Friendly Roscrea
Age Friendly Roscrea attended an event in Croke Park hosted by Adult Literacy for Life (Solas/ETB), which showcased Literacy Champions around the country.
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PUPILS from St Cronan’s NS, Rosemount, recently took part in a vibrant collaborative art project led by ceramic artist Monica O’Meara. Working alongside members of Age Friendly Roscrea, the students co-created a beautiful clay and
ceramic mural inspired by the themes ‘Welcome, Community and Working
Together’. This intergenerational initiative celebrated community spirit,
creativity, and connection, bringing young and old together through
shared artistic expression.
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Age Friendly Kilkenny
Major upgrades officially unveiled at Kilkenny’s Woodstock Gardens. A new Inclusivity and Accessibility Enhancement Scheme has been opened at Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the
Gaeltacht Dara Calleary. The new enhancement scheme ensures the estate is now even more accessible, through over 1.5km of upgraded paths and trails, improving user-friendliness and access for all; installation of accessible seating, with age-friendliness and comfort in mind; and inclusive play equipment and communication signage at Woodstock Playground, supporting children and families of all abilities.
The council acknowledged the contributions of all involved, including the Woodstock
Gardens and Arboretum Committee and further appreciation was extended to project partners, including the Irish Wheelchair Association, Kilkenny Age Friendly Forum, Trail Kilkenny, Kilkenny Tourism Officer, and local residents.
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A new walking trail and various enhancements have been unveiled at Jenkinstown Woods in Kilkenny by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the
Gaeltacht Dara Calleary.
The redevelopment at Jenkinstown Wood includes rehabilitation of existing looped trails, the creation of a new fully accessible 1.2km route, upgraded signage, an
access ramp connecting to the car park to the enhanced picnic, age-friendly and
wheel-chair accessible seating.
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Age Friendly Monaghan
Cathaoirleach Cllr PJ O’Hanlon officially launched the Monaghan Older Persons
Information Booklet in a packed hall in Tydavnet Community Centre on Wednesday 25th June. The booklet was developed by Monaghan County Council, Monaghan Integrated Development and the HSE to help older people across the County in their day-to-day life. The booklet was designed to support older people, their families, their carers and local service providers by providing information and contact details in areas such as Health, Transport, Money advice, Organisations that provide social activities and details on how to deal with an emergency. The booklet is aimed at providing older people with independence to make their own decisions.
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Age Friendly Ambassadors
Rose of Tralee Rachel continues commitment to Age Friendly role
Westmeath’s Age-Friendly Ambassador, 2022 Rose Of Tralee Rachel Duffy, joined fellow Age Friendly Ambassadors from across the country to promote a message: emotional, mental and physical health must take centre stage in how Ireland supports and celebrates ageing.
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Seamus McDermott Leads Call on Ageing Well in Monaghan
Monaghan’s Age Friendly Ambassador joins call to prioritise physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as part of Age Friendly Ireland’s Ambassadors’ Day Fund development Manager of the Monaghan Fund and Monaghan Age Friendly Ambassador, Seamus McDermott, joined fellow Age Friendly Ambassadors from
across the country to promote a clear message: emotional, mental and physical health must take centre stage in how Ireland supports and celebrates ageing.
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