Age Friendly Ireland

Our vision is that Ireland becomes a great country in which to grow old.

[Age Friendly Ireland @AgeFriendlyIrl]

Dorothy Prendergast, OPC Chair for Dublin Central area, spoke to camera at the launch of a new campaign to promote Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare plans recently. You can read more about this campaign here https://t.co/3EPEMs3qsC

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Age Friendly Ireland were delighted to undertake a walkability audit in Ennis, Co. Clare this week.

The audit process involves understanding the visitors experience across a range of ability ranges. The initiatives seeks to understand barriers which impacts all users experience from an Age Friendly and Universal Design perspective. Ensuring all outdoor spaces and buildings are fully inclusive is a core element of the World Health Organization framework of creating Age Friendly environments with supports social participation, respect and social inclusion to support ageing demographics. A huge thanks to everyone who attended the audit and provided their invaluable feedback.

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📣 We want to hear from you! 📣

Our Awards Submissions for 2026 are now OPEN!

Have you been involved in a project that has helped create an Age Friendly Ireland? If so, apply today for the National Age Friendly Recognition & Achievement Awards 2026 at https://t.co/OHqTjgM4Hl

We are thrilled to announce that IPB Insurance are our main event sponsor for the awards, being held in The Limerick Strand Hotel, on October 8th.

We are looking for projects that showcase age friendly initiatives from around the country that are contributing to making Ireland a great place in which to grow old.

Apply today:
https://t.co/7tKHLMKupP

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On Friday Age Friendly Ireland were delighted to be meeting with Professor Arthur Kleinman and colleagues in Harvard Medical School, Harvard University Boston Campus.
Great discussions with Harvard Medical School on the opportunities and challenges of our growing ageing population. We were proud to share Ireland’s Age Friendly Ireland approach and to learn from Harvard’s work on healthy ageing and prevention. Collaboration and shared learning are key as we plan for longer, healthier lives.
@harvardmed @meathcoco

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[Engaging Dementia @EngagingDemIrl]

This Wednesday (Feb 4th) evening, we are hosting a Dementia Awareness Training Session which will be of benefit to volunteers in the recently established dementia cafes and also to the volunteers of existing cafes.

The session will cover:
· An overview of dementia
· How the brain and memory function
· Types and subtypes of dementia
· Recognising signs and symptoms
· Effective communication and interaction strategies

The talk starts at 7pm and runs for about 1.5 hours and will be facilitated by Darko Zrnic, the Educational Officer at the DSICD in St. James Hospital.

To book a free place, [email protected]

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[Sports Active @SportActiveWex]

Are you 65+ years of age and wish to improve your strength, balance and confidence in movement? Then join us in Kilanerin Community Centre for this 8-week programme which will incorporate a mixture of seated and standing exercises. You will also receive some information on the national physical activity guidelines and an exercise band to continue your exercises at home.

Places are limited and registration is essential – please register through the link:https://t.co/eqAegIdPKc

If you have any questions regarding this programme please email [email protected]

#StrengthAndBalance #ActiveAgeing

@wexfordcoco @sportireland @HealthyWexford @HSEDubSouthEast @AgeFriendlyIrl @Age_Opp @HSEWexOlderPers @CoWexfordPPN @wexlibraries

[RTÉ Nationwide @RTENationwide]

A volunteer-run community car in Johnstownbridge, Co Kildare is helping residents get where they need to go, from hospital & GP visits to meal deliveries & everyday errands, this vital service is making a real difference on #RTENationwide Friday 30th Jan @RTEOne 7pm @kfmradio RT

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Save the Date! Dementia; Understand Together are holding a community champion welcome workshop on 25th March online from 12.30-1.30pm with guest speakers speaking on the importance of inclusive communities. email [email protected] to register #understandtogether

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Sporting Memories : Friday 6th February 2026 @ 11am
Cork City Sports and Age Friendly, The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland an St Finbarrs Football & Hurling Club Present a 'Sporting Memories' morning in St Finbarrs Hurling & Football Club, Neenan Park, Togher, Cork. This is a free welcoming Dementia Friendly Event designed to encourage people with a dementia diagnosis to enjoy memories of sporting events gone by with special guest Charlie Mc Carthy.
All are welcome !
To book contact : 086 0678950 [email protected]
#FriendsofASI #SportingMemories

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Sarah McElroy, the Co. Wicklow Programme Manager at Age Friendly Ireland, was a guest speaker at the recent Laragh Memory Cafe in Co. Wicklow.

The next Laragh Memory Cafe takes place on Fri 13th February at the Brockagh Centre in Laragh from 11am to 1pm. The guest speaker will be Wicklow Dementia Adviser Kate Cowell and there will be a free raffle, as well as tea & cake!

#wicklow #dementiacafe @agefriendlyirl

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Our Chief Officer, @cathmmcguigan , is thrilled to be speaking at the National Health Summit, which takes place on the 5th of February, at Croke Park, Dublin.

The Summit will bring together leading experts, policymakers, clinicians and healthcare management professionals to discuss and address the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time and how to build a healthier future.

View the extensive agenda here - https://t.co/mtyQ3viPtI
#HealthSummit26

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Check out Fridays newsletter full of all the latest Age Friendly news and upcoming events
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[Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary]

Age Friendly Film Screening in Naas Library & Cultural Centre, Friday 16th January 2:30

Friday's Film Screening is Robert Altman’s 1971 anti-western starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.

Join us for tea and coffee before the feature presentation!

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"With the right community spirit and simple acts of kindness, such as checking in, offering a lift, or sharing a chat, it’s possible to ease pressures and help older people stay active and connected.”

John Lonergan, Tipperary Age Friendly Ambassador, is urging everyone to offer their support to older people in their families and communities to get through this winter season.

A simple act of kindness can go a long way for someone who might need it 💚

Be sure to read all of John’s suggestions in his pieces in the @irishexaminer and @AgrilandIreland

https://t.co/TP3Dh9LF91

https://t.co/Mfj9mk5eX2

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Check out Fridays newsletter full of all the latest Age Friendly news and upcoming events
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https://t.co/OyxqfghtIT

[Age Friendly Ireland @AgeFriendlyIrl]

Our Chief Officer, @cathmmcguigan , is thrilled to be speaking at the National Health Summit, which takes place on the 5th of February, at Croke Park, Dublin.

The Summit will bring together leading experts, policymakers, clinicians and healthcare management professionals to discuss and address the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time and how to build a healthier future.

View the extensive agenda here - https://t.co/mtyQ3viPtI
#HealthSummit26