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Age Friendly Roscrea holds their New Year Party

Age Friendly Roscrea held our New Year Party, attended by 75 people, in The Norebrook Lounge, Clonakenny, on Sunday, January 12

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Update on promised street furniture for Sligo’s O’Connell Street

The importance of street furniture to enhance certain locations by supporting older people to enjoy active and more connected lives was highlighted at the January monthly meeting by Cathaoirleach Cllr Declan Bree.

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Older Irish People are Healthier than European Counterparts

Older adults in Ireland are continuing to experience positive levels of health and wellbeing, according to the latest “Health at a Glance: Europe 2024” report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this week.

The report includes a range of indicators, showing how older people in Ireland fare in terms of life expectancy, healthcare access, and healthy ageing.

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Age Friendly Louth event gives older people an insight into AI

Age Friendly Louth held their first event of 2025 recently in the Gallery Meeting Room at Louth County Council’s Civic Offices in Fair Street where older people in the area were given a gentle introduction to the topic of Artificial Intelligence.

AF Louth AI Workshop

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Being Prepared for an Emergency

Pictuerd at the Message in a Bottle presentation to Age Friendly Roscrea (left to right): John Byrne (Lions Club member), Mary MacMahon (Project Co-ordinator, Age Friendly Roscrea), Áine Troy (Community Garda) and Bernadette Liffey (Lions Club President).

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National OPC Convention, Westmeath

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National

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 – …

Limerick City and County Council’s Age Friendly team is pleased to announce the launch of the Limerick Older Persons Executive (OPE) Gratitude Card Project. Inspired by the “A Hug from Adam” campaign, the initiative was developed by Elizabeth Stanley, Chairperson of the Limerick Older Persons Executive.

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National | Limerick

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 …

79th World Health Assembly

Age Friendly Ireland | International | Age Friendly Demonstrators

Our National Technical Programme Manager, Declan Gaffney was honoured to be in Geneva today representing Age Friendly Ireland at the 79th World Health Assembly at the United Nations. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with both new and long-standing colleagues who share a vision for a more age friendly …