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 …
Marconi Men’s Shed, Clifden, Co. Galway
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Ongoing
Marconi Men’s Shed is North Connemara’s first shed. It is the first shed in Ireland to have been established exclusively by male family carers, following the completion of a …
Muintir Na Tíre Community Comeback
WHO Theme:
Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
Muintir Na Tíre’s first Community Comeback event took place in Monivea, Co. Galway on 26 May 2023. The event was organised by Gerard Costello, Community Alert Development Officer in …
Navigating Health Together: Supporting Older Adults Through Literacy
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Ongoing
Key components of the initiative include: Workshops and Talks: Interactive sessions on topics such as understanding medication labels, managing appointments, and recognizing symptoms. Printed and Visual Resources: Easy-to-read materials …
Pairc Na Cille, Weir Road, Tuam
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
“Don’t look for big things, just do small things with great love. The smaller the thing, the greater must be your love” – Mother Teresa What makes these units …
Páirc Na Darach, Ballymoe
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Galway County
Status:
Completed
Páirc Na Darach is a planned residential development in Ballymoe, Co. Galway, comprising of eight high-quality homes; two-bedroom bungalows and six two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached units. Universal design principles were …
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 …
Positive Ageing Week – Local Heroes Campaign
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Galway City, Galway County
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 …