Age Friendly Ireland held their annual national networking event with the NGO sector on 9th October in The Ashling Hotel. The event encourages information sharing and collaboration between Age Friendly …
In fulfilment of the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future (2020), a Commission on Care for Older People was established and held its inaugural meeting on 21st March 2024. The …
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced on Tuesday, 1st October a €2.6 billion budget package that will support families, pensioners, carers and people with disabilities. The …
Kerry County Council, Age Friendly Kerry and the Older People’s Council Kerry, in association with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority were delighted and proud to organise and …
Age-Friendly University are hosting a workshop, focusing on helping attendees learn how to effectively maximise their power as voters. The workshop will provide practical skills in advocating for their needs, …
The development of CycleConnects is a Core Action of the Government’s National Sustainable Mobility Policy. The portal can be accessed at: Cycle Connects Cycle Connects: Ireland’s Cycle Network, provides a …
Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival are currently seeking applications for our Spirit of Bealtaine Award and the Bealtaine Touring Award, both for presentation at the 2025 Bealtaine Festival next May. …
The judges for the Annual National Age Friendly Awards have been visiting a wide range of wonderful projects across the country, from vibrant community initiatives to impressive Age Friendly Housing …
On the morning of Friday, 27th September Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh was joined by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to cut the ribbon on the new social housing unit …
Over 100 older people participated in the first Age Friendly Ireland ‘Sports Taster Day’ at the Sport Ireland Campus, which took place yesterday (26/09/2024) during European Week of Sport 2024. …
It is now possible to report concerns of abuse and neglect electronically to the HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams. Professionals working in health and social care should now submit community …
Positive Ageing Week 2024 – September 30th – October 6th What is Positive Aging Week (PAW)? Positive Ageing Week (PAW) is an initiative by Age Action to celebrate the contributions …
Our Judges are on the road again visiting all the Shortlisted Projects Our judges have been busy visiting incredible projects shortlisted for our National Age Friendly Awards, traveling from Wexford …
Insights into rehabilitation in Ireland: first steps to enhancing person-centred integrated care, to launch the report on “Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Mapping Project: A National Overview of HSE Funded Services”. …
In February 2024, the Creative Ireland Programme invited applications from Local Authorities for grant funding for projects supporting Health and Wellbeing through Creativity across 2024 and 2025. The call encouraged …
In February 2024, the Creative Ireland Programme invited applications from Local Authorities for grant funding for projects supporting Health and Wellbeing through Creativity across 2024 and 2025. The call encouraged …
The weather forecast is great for next week so why not come out and join us at the Natonal Ploughing Championship in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. We are delighted to be …
In February 2024, the Creative Ireland Programme invited applications from Local Authorities for grant funding for projects supporting Health and Wellbeing through Creativity across 2024 and 2025. The call encouraged …
