Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter- 12th Jne 2026
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Roscommon County Council Hosts Age Friendly Housing & Public Realm Training
Roscommon County Council hosted Age Friendly Housing & Public Realm Training on 10th June 2026, bringing together staff from a wide range of Council sections to enhance knowledge and collaboration …
Cavan Older People’s Council Information Roadshow – Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff
Cavan Older People’s Council in collaboration with Cavan Age Friendly Programme hosted an Information Roadshow in Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff on Tuesday 9th June 2026. The event was open to …
Surge in AI-generated online adverts promoting bogus state-backed investment schemes, as consumers warned to be on alert – FraudSMART
•Ads feature fake images or videos of high-profile politicians and businesspeople•New figures from An Garda Síochána show an increase of over 20% in reports of investment fraud in 2025 compared …
National OPC Convention, Westmeath
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and spoke at this year’s National Older People’s Council Convention, hosted by Westmeath County Council in Athlone last week. It was a privilege to bring together representatives from our 31 Older People’s Councils under this year’s theme, “Thriving Together – …
Limerick City and County Council’s Age Friendly team is pleased to announce the launch of the Limerick Older Persons Executive (OPE) Gratitude Card Project. Inspired by the “A Hug from Adam” campaign, the initiative was developed by Elizabeth Stanley, Chairperson of the Limerick Older Persons Executive.
The Gratitude Card provides a simple and respectful way for people to acknowledge and thank friends, neighbours and family members who offer informal care, support or assistance. By recognising these everyday acts of kindness, the project aims to promote positive wellbeing, strengthen community connections and help reduce social isolation among …