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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 – …
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 …
The Dementia: Understand Together campaign, led by the HSE in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Age Friendly Ireland, Age & Opportunity, Healthy Ireland, Alone, Engaging Dementia and the …
The latest edition of the Irish Hospice Foundation newsletter, February 2026, is now out. In this edition, they share the work of Dying Well at Home throughout 2025, share resources and highlight …
Pictured L-R: Patricia O’Sullivan, Enterprise & Community Engagement Manager; Councillor Seán Hartigan, Mayor of Limerick Representative; Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell TD; Dr Nóirín Ní …
Fraudsters are continually trying to trick people with calls, texts, and emails that appear to come from your bank. With FraudSMART, you can stay alert, spot the signs and protect …
Five community groups, including local initiatives across Roscommon, Kerry and Limerick, to receive digital literacy funding, supporting more than 13,000 older adults in rural communities “Government, philanthropy and community partners …
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is now inviting applications from national organisations in the community and voluntary sector under the Scheme to Support National Organisations …
We wanted to share recent Dementia: Understand Together updates as well as local and national activities and events. Communities: The local dementia alliances are continuing their work across the country …
The Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, TD, on Tuesday, December 2nd, marked the publication by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health Age-Friendly …
Age Friendly Ireland in partnership with Irish Wheelchair Association, the National Disability Authority, the Irish Council for Social Housing convened national and international experts at the “Universally Designed Homes: Housing for All” conference …
The Cretive Ireland programme is having 3 new funding opportunities. Funding is now available through: Closing date is 27th february, 2026 1PM. For the full information please visit here.
During this peak online shopping period there is an increased risk to shoppers, with fraudsters primed to take advantage of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas rush. Scammers frequently …
A social inclusion programme has released its first ever public case study to support older people in Meath, highlighting efforts to reduce isolation and strengthen community participation. The Social Inclusion …
This week, Slieve Russel Hotel in Cavan became the first Dementia-friendly hotel in Ireland! We are delighted for this achievemtn. The hotel has been also shortlisted for the National Age …
A Kildare nursing home resident has been recognised among Ireland’s best at the NHI Care Awards 2025, the leading national celebration of excellence in nursing home care. Jimmy Cox, a …
Putting local government back at the heart of building Ireland’s communities? Published: 13 November, 2025Author: Seán Ó’Riordáin, LGIU Ireland Commissioner The much-awaited new national policy on addressing the challenges of …
THERE WAS no shortage of sparkle, smiles, or celebration at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. Held on October 23 in the elegant surroundings of The Galmont …
FraudSMART is issuing a fresh warning, particularly to those over the age of 50, to be on alert as highly-convincing investment scams, promising guaranteed and profitable returns, continue to rise. …
