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National Age Friendly Recognition Awards 2024

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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 to Mayo and beyond. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to meet the dedicated teams behind these inspiring initiatives, all of which are making a meaningful difference in their communities.

With another week and a half of site visits to go, we’re looking forward to continuing our journey and celebrating the outstanding contributions of everyone involved.

A special thanks to the projects for their wonderful hospitality and Congratulations – you’re all Winners!

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