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Louth Gardening Scheme Wins Prestigious Award – Ireland Live

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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Council of the Year award for Donegal County Council – Donegal News

Donegal County Council has won the prestigious Council of the Year Award at this year’s LAMA (Local Authority Members Association’s) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. 

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Galway City: A net zero pilot city – Eolas Magazine

Galway City is participating in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme and is testing innovative ways to reduce the city’s carbon emissions. Galway City’s project focuses on energy efficiency in buildings and aims to address the barriers associated with retrofitting homes.

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Dementia awareness event at Cork Con rugby club – EchoLive

The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (ASI) hosted a dementia-inclusive evening at Cork Constitution FC in Ballintemple this week. The objective was to allow people to learn about the supports the organisation offers, with Lord Mayor of Cork Dan Boyle and age-friendly ambassador for Cork city John Mullins giving speeches.

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Free Pics No Repro Fee 19 February 2025 Siobhan O’Connor, ASI Head of Operations & Community Engagement, Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Dan Boyle and Charlie Murphy, President of Cork Constitution FC. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosted a Dementia-Inclusive Evening at Cork Constitution FC in Ballintemple. Photography by Gerard McCarthy photography More info contact Hugh O’Donoghue

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Active Ageing Festival Kerry

Age Friendly Ireland | National, Local | Kerry

The Age Friendly Office Kerry was delighted to attend and host information stands at the recent Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership ‘Active Ageing Festivals’. It took place at Foilmore Community …

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Cavan Age Friendly trip to the Wayfinding Centre

Age Friendly Ireland | Local | Cavan

On Monday 10th March 2025 representatives from Cavan Older People’s Council Executive Committee and Cavan Age Friendly programme visited the Wayfinding Centre in Glasnevin.  The Wayfinding Centre is an innovative, …

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RAMS in Rhythm

Age Friendly Ireland | Local | South Dublin

We the Retired Active Men’s Social & the RAMS in Rhythm were so pleased to receive a surprise visit to our group, from the Dublin Simon Community. The RAMS have …

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Change in Legislation for all Motor Policyholders 

Age Friendly Ireland | National

A change to the Road Traffic Act 2023 comes into effect on 31st March 2025.This change requires all drivers in Ireland to provide to their car insurer, their driver number(s) …