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The Taste of DCU

Age Friendly Ireland | National, Local

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The 50+ Show and Spry Finance who supports the AFU generated a lot of additional interest Spry Finance have promoted the AFU through several videos on their website.  

This year’s event, open for registrations here will take place from 8.30 – 1.30 at the School of Nursing for new attendees.  It will follow the usual format – introduction, welcome, etc before commencing lectures.  

While all the lectures are interesting there is a very engaging student led project to develop the worlds first solar power sports car which will be showcased at the event.

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