Sharing “Creative Health and Wellbeing in the Community” blogs from Creative Ireland
In February 2024, the Creative Ireland Programme invited applications from Local Authorities for grant funding for projects supporting Health and Wellbeing through Creativity across 2024 and 2025. The call encouraged …
Activator Walking Pole
A group of Achill walkers visited Clare Island on July 10th. This was an Inter-Island initiative under the Activator Walking Pole Programme which was rolled out on Clare Island earlier …
Study on Mayo nursing homes, looking at universal design recommendations for residential care.
Student researchers in Trinity College are currently involved in a study on nursing homes, looking at universal design recommendations for residential care. St Brendan’s Village (Mulranny, Mayo) agreed to participate …
Mayo Older People’s Council Information Day
This event was held in Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo on the 31st May 2023, to promote and highlight the work of the OPC, while also extending invitation to public …
Mayo Cultural Companions Launch
Mayo Cultural Companions was launched in Castlebar Social Services Centre by Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr. Seamus Weir. Leading the event was Mayo County Council Arts Service. The event …
Longford and Westmeath Age Friendly Organised a Climate Action Workshop in Mayo
Members of Active Retired Groups and Mayo’s OPC attended the Climate Action Workshop today in Mulranny Park Hotel (Age Friendly Ireland and CARO). Gavin Harte (Sustainability Consultant, Climate Action Coach …
Older road User Information Day
The Older Road User Day was a hugely successful event in Mayo. It provided great advice from various services around road safety. Age Friendly Mayo with Mayo’s OPC hope to …