On Monday last, 15th September 2025 The Mayo Older Person’s Council (OPC) held a successful Annual General Meeting and Information Day at the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar. The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, service providers, and community members to celebrate and support older people in Mayo.
The event was officially opened by Councillor Sean Carey, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, who welcomed attendees and acknowledged the importance of the Council’s work in promoting the age friendly.
At the back from left to right is Deirdre Finnerty Head of Community Engagement, Mairead Cranley Age Friendly Ireland Regional Manager, John Condon Acting Chief Executive, Eileen O’Connor Mayo Age Friendly Programme Manager, Councillor Alma Gallagher who sits on the Mayo Age Friendly Alliance. Sitting in the front row left to right is Sr. Maureen Lally Mayo Age Friendly Ambassador, Councillor Sean Carey Cathaoirleach Mayo County Council, Jacqueline Kilcullen Chairperson Mayo Older Persons Council and Joanne Grehan Director of Service Economic Development and Community Engagement
A series of informative and engaging presentations were delivered by:
- John Condon, Acting Chief Executive of Mayo County Council
- Jacqueline Kilcullen, Chairperson of Mayo OPC
- Mairead Cranley, Age Friendly North Regional Manager
- Ann Marie McGing, Mayo Arts Service
- Marie Nolan, Regional Programme Manager, Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme
- Garda Michael Toland and Garda Olive Lafferty, Castlebar Community Gardai
- Aileen O’Connell, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Mayo Fire Service
- Michelle Prendergast, Nick Burrill, and Marie Alexander from the Integrated Care Programme for Older People
- Sr. Maureen Lally, Mayo Age Friendly Ambassador
The day concluded with musical entertainment provided by the Mayo County Council Choir, adding a joyful and celebratory atmosphere to the occasion.
Back left to right is Eileen O’Connor Mayo Age Friendly Programme Manager, Mairead Cranley Age Friendly Ireland Regional Manager, Eileen Piggott Mayo OPC Executive, Ann Cresham Vice Chair Mayo OPC, John Condon Acting Chief Executive, Mary B. Prendergast Mayo OPC Executive, Councillor Alma Gallagher Age Friendly Alliance, Tess Shannon Mayo OPC Executive, Mary Whittington Mayo OPC Executive, Maureen Moran OPC Executive and Bridget Gibbons Mayo OPC Executive. Sitting in the front row left to right is Sr. Maureen Lally Mayo Age Friendly Ambassador, Councillor Sean Carey Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Jacqueline Kilcullen Chairperson of Mayo OPC, Noelene Beckett-Crowe Vice Chair Mayo OPC, Eveleen Horan Mayo OPC Executive.
The Mayo Older Person’s Council Executive extends sincere thanks to all speakers, information stand holders, the TF Royal Hotel, Gary Monaghan, Edel O’Malley MSP, Mayo County Council Choir and all who attended and contributed to the success of the event.
For further information, please contact:
Eileen O’Connor, Mayo Age Friendly Programme Manager
Phone: 094 9064111
