21 Day Walking Challenge
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Ongoing
21 Day Walking Challenge was designed to help older adults to get out walking and to take note of the amount of minutes/steps they walked per day. It was designed to motivate people to get out walking but to also educate people on the amount of steps or minute they are exercising per day to help encourage people to do the minimum daily exercise or more.
Baile An Rí – An 18-unit scheme consisting of 16 X 2 bed & 2 X 1 bed bungalows
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
These homes completed in 2020 are part of Clann’s dedicated age-friendly housing service. They have been built following the principles of universal design which supports older people or people …
Cnoc (Inverin) and Casla Bus Shelters, Conamara
WHO Theme:
Transportation
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
With the support of local Councillors in the Conamara Municipal District, Galway County Council constructed two bus shelters at An Cnoc and Casla, in Conamara. The shelters and associated …
Directory of Services for Older People in Galway City and County
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
Through the Age Friendly Alliance, Galway City & County Councils and the HSE identified a need for a Directory of Services to fulfil the information & communication needs for …
Healthy Islands- A series of Health and Wellbeing Events to improve knowledge of services available
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information, Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
Under the Healthy Islands initiative a series of health and wellbeing events was held in April 2023 on the four offshore islands in County Galway i.e. the three Aran …
IT AND CAKE – IT literacy classes for senior citizens
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Ongoing
St Joseph’s Court is an age friendly housing scheme based in Clifden, County Galway. The scheme consists of 43 apartments and is managed by Clann Housing. The complex is …
Positive Ageing Week – Local Heroes Campaign
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Ongoing
Background: Galway Age Friendly Alliance identified this initiative for Positive Ageing Week as a great opportunity to highlight the positive aspects of ageing and celebrate the amazing contribution of …