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. …
The HSE urges everyone eligible to get their flu vaccine this winter, as flu cases and hospitalisations continue to rise. There is still time to get your recommended vaccines from …
Members attending their 15th Anniversary Function – Front row, L-R – Phillip Devlin, Ciarán Dowling, Paddy Becton, Liam Sheedy, Hugh Rooney, Eddie Mc Crory, John Keegan, Bill Mc Mahon. Back …
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month — a reminder to stay alert to online scams and keep your personal and financial information safe. Fraudsters are constantly changing their tactics, using …
Ireland’s most innovative Age Friendly initiatives celebrated for making communities great places to grow older 24 October 2025: Innovative projects tackling energy poverty for older people in Cork and transforming …
The Road Safety Authority is calling for nominations to its sixteenth Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards Every day, remarkable individuals and organisations across Ireland work tirelessly to make our …
National Fire Safety Week, which launched this week, is urging people to check in on vulnerable neighbours to help ensure their homes are safe from fire. National Fire Safety Week …
Award-winning musician and songwriter, John Spillane, has been named Cork’s new Age Friendly Ambassador, the Cork City Age Friendly Programme has announced. The voluntary role is designed to raise awareness …
34 finalists from 13 counties to be honoured at Ireland’s premier celebration of nursing home care Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is delighted to announce the NHI Care Awards 2025, in …
Carlow, 1st October 2025 – Over 250 people gathered today at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel for the Living Well Expo 2025, a vibrant and inspiring event celebrating Positive Ageing Week …
Photo: L to R: Age Action, Megan Reilly, U3A Members: Lillian Quill, Pauline Brickley, Margaret Critchley, Liz Carey, Eileen Sweeny The Sutton Baldoyle group of U3A (University of the Third …
Thursday, 25 September: Enjoying the activities at Age Friendly Ireland’s ‘Sports Taster Day’ were many members of Older People’s Councils from across the country. Over 100 older people participated in …
