Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 28th October
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Government approves the development of a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme
Government have approved proposals to progress the development of a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS). The Scheme will support people with mobility needs to access adapted vehicles and maintain independent … Continue reading Government approves the development of a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme
WHO 3rd World Congress on Age Friendly Cities and Communities
Age Friendly Ireland had a strong delegation at the recent WHO 3rd World Congress on Age Friendly Cities and Communities that took place in San Sebastian, Spain from 15th to … Continue reading WHO 3rd World Congress on Age Friendly Cities and Communities
Minister of State for Planning and Local Government John Cummins Visits Near-Completion of Beechwood Court Age Friendly Homes in Daingean
Offaly County Council was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, John Cummins TD, to Beechwood Court, Daingean, for a site visit to view the strong … Continue reading Minister of State for Planning and Local Government John Cummins Visits Near-Completion of Beechwood Court Age Friendly Homes in Daingean
Midlands Older People Embrace Activity, Friendship and Fun at Sports Taster Day in Athlone
Friday, 3rd July 2026 Westmeath County Council was delighted to host a highly successful Age Friendly Midlands Sports Taster Day in collaboration with Laois, Longford, Offaly and Roscommon County Councils … Continue reading Midlands Older People Embrace Activity, Friendship and Fun at Sports Taster Day in Athlone
GAA clubs encouraged to become dementia inclusive
The GAA has partnered with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign and the family of former GAA President Seán McCague to raise awareness about dementia at the All-Ireland football semi-final … Continue reading GAA clubs encouraged to become dementia inclusive
Siel Bleu Annual Report
Siel Bleu are pleased to share with you the 2025 Annual Report of Siel Bleu Ireland, highlighting an important year of growth and impact for the organisation. Over the past … Continue reading Siel Bleu Annual Report