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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
30 June 2026, Dublin: Age Friendly Ireland, the national body supporting Ireland’s 31 Local Authorities to deliver the Government’s vision of an Age Friendly Ireland, and IPB Insurance, Ireland’s only indigenous mutual insurance company founded …
•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 …
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 …
