There was a huge turnout for the Kildare Age Friendly Roadshow at Leinster Marts in Kilcullen with 180 in attendance. The Kildare Age Friendly Programme were delighted to partner the Irish Farmers’ Association.
The roadshow hosted information stands from local and national groups, offering advice on agricultural services and supports and guidance on health, wellbeing, age-friendly housing, mobility, safety, security and more.
The event was officially opened by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon and included a talk by Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann Seán Ó Fearghaíl on his personal experience with prostate cancer.
