Positive Ageing Week – Local Heroes Campaign
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Ongoing
The Local Heroes Campaign highlights the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the amazing contribution of so many older individuals across Galway city and county. The initiative was initially …
Sómas
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Completed
Galway Simon Community (GSC) acquired this derelict site to build 10 single bedroomed homes, beside an existing Service. The properties are designed specifically for older people on the social …
The Bungalow COPE Galway
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Ongoing
The Bungalow – A Community Hub for Connection, Health, and Innovation Loneliness and social isolation are pressing health issues among older adults, acknowledged globally by the World Health Organization, …
UHUG “Old stuff – new life”
WHO Theme:
Civic Participation and Employment
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Ongoing
Our team has a plan to hold workshops on the topic of upcycling – decorative panels and paintings, home and clothing decor elements made from recycled materials, paper bags, …
Wolfe Tone Pedestrian Bridge II – A new pedestrian walkway which improves road safety in Galway
WHO Theme:
Transportation
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Completed
Spanning the fast-flowing River Corrib, the Wolfe Tone Bridge connects the Claddagh area with the Latin Quarter in Galway City. The first bridge at this location was built in …
Your parkrun and Dementia manual
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Ongoing
At Knocknacarra parkrun we encourage every one of all ages to get active by doing regular exercise by running, WALKING or volunteering just to be part of a supportive …
‘Creative Carers’ – A Creative Arts Project for Family Carers/Former Family Carers
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway City
Status:
Completed
There is a wealth of evidence around the connection between creative expression and health, and from this emerged the name for the project entitled ‘Creative Carers’ – A Creative …