Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Cllr John Paul Feeley joined Age Friendly Ambassador Bob Gilbert, Co-chair of Cavan Older People’s Council Brian …
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Cllr John Paul Feeley joined Age Friendly Ambassador Bob Gilbert, Co-chair of Cavan Older People’s Council Brian …
Photograph: Cathaoirleach Cllr. Audrey Hennessy Kennedy with Anna Marie Delaney Chief Executive, Offaly County Council, signing contracts for the new €3.4m Housing Development, Daingean. Present at signing were (Front Row …
Raheny Age Friendly volunteers This month marked our 10th year as a group and had a special coffee morning yesterday to mark the occasion. It was the largest group we …
A new initiative will bring volunteer befrienders and other community-based supports to women living in long-term residential care in Counties Roscommon and Leitrim. This initiative will benefit 200 nursing home …
Roscommon Older People’s Council hosted a wonderful Age Friendly Information Event in Kilbride Community Centre, Roscommon on Wednesday, 28th May 2025. Bernie Kearney, Older People’s Council Chair & MC / …
Comhairle na nÓg Our Age Friendly Programme Manager as chair of Comhairle na nÓg, extended an invite to Alison McCarthy, National activities co-ordinator with the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, to …
The three Meath branches of the Citizens Information Service (Navan, Trim and Ashbourne), who are accredited as an Age Friendly Service, are running an Age Friendly pilot clinic for older …
Longford Citizen’s Information Centre recently extended their current service offer to include a dedicated older persons clinic. Paddy Mahon chair of the Longford Age Friendly Alliance and Chief Executive of …
On Thursday, May 15th, 2025, Cllr Tommy Cahill, Cathaoirleach of the Kenmare Municipal District, presented Coláiste na Sceilge Cahersiveen with a special plaque in recognition of the school’s outstanding project, …
The annual Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year provides older people opportunities to participate in the arts and creativity during the month of May. This year’s programme …
On a lovely warm Monday evening, the RAMS, Retired Active Men’s Social, headed off to the Naas races, and to view the runners for the Punchastown Festival. 20 of our …
The Live Well Health & Wellbeing Expo, delivered for free through a collaboration between Age Friendly Laois and Healthy Laois, returned for another year to Portlaoise on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. Following a successful …
Cork Cultural Companions are pleased to share their programme of events for Bealtaine 2025, part of the national festival that celebrates creativity as we age. Throughout May, a range of …
Ireland’s stories in images for 2024 will continue its nationwide tour at Waterford Central Library in May. The Press Photographers Ireland CLG (PPAI) exhibition will be on display in the …
The third edition of Laois Live Well Expo was hosted on Wednesday, 23rd April in Portlaoise College. This amazing expo was launched by Anna May McHugh, Laois Age Friendly Ambassador …
The three Meath branches of the Citizens Information Service (Navan, Trim and Ashbourne) were presented with their Age Friendly Business/Service Recognition charters on Wednesday 23rd April in Buvinda House by …
Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. Thisyear the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Here are a list of all the Bealtaine …
Watercolours Workshop with Rachel Burke – Graiguenamanagah Library, Kilkenny During this Creative workshop to celebrate Bealtaine, participants will do watercolours paintings Irish flowers that are in bloom in May. Artist, …
Kildare County Council have announced the completion of a new housing develpoment at Blackrath Ridge, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare. The project has delivered 18 new residential units under the Rebuilding Ireland …
Intergenerational Fairness Webinar On Tuesday, April 29th, DCU are hosting a webinar on Intergenerational Fairness—a vital conversation that aims to gather your thoughts and perspectives to help shape future EU …
This week, Jerry Buttimer, Minister of State for Charities, Gaeltacht and the Islands & Rural Transport launched a new EnergyCloud pilot project in Cork City. A collaboration between not-for-profit EnergyCloud …
Tackling Climate Change is Not Just for the Young An excellent six step Climate Action Course aimed at the over 60’s in Roscommon has just finished. The course facilitator, Jacinta …
