Age Friendly Waterford Joins 17th Waterford Festival of Food with Special Events for Older People
Age Friendly Waterford was delighted to attend the recent launch of the 17th Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan, marking an exciting milestone as the programme joins the festival for the first time as an official partner.
This new collaboration reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that one of Ireland’s most celebrated food festivals is welcoming, inclusive and accessible for people of all ages. As part of this year’s programme, Age Friendly Waterford is supporting a number of specially designed events that will enable older people to fully enjoy the festival experience.
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Age Friendly Waterford, in partnership with the Waterford Older People’s Council, was pleased to announce the publication of the Age Friendly Waterford Walkability Audit Report for Dungarvan Town Centre during a collaborative Public Realm Workshop.
The workshop was hosted by Age Friendly Ireland and O’Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC) on Wednesday, 25th February at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan.
The Walkability Audit engaged local residents, disability advocates, older people, community organisations and service providers in a practical assessment of Dungarvan’s town centre using the Universal Design Walkability Audit Tool developed by the National Transport Authority.
The process gathered lived experiences from participants representing a wide range of ages and abilities, ensuring that findings reflect real everyday use of the town’s streets and public spaces.
The report highlights Dungarvan’s many strengths as a compact, vibrant and attractive market town with strong community spirit and well-maintained public spaces. It also identifies barriers affecting accessibility, safety and independence, including uneven surfaces, street clutter, crossing timings, insufficient accessible parking and the absence of a centrally located public toilet with Changing Places facilities.
Importantly, the audit sets out practical, achievable recommendations aimed at improving walkability and supporting inclusive participation in town life for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. The findings provide a strong evidence base to inform future planning, public realm improvements and local decision-making.
The report is available at https://t.co/crVF1AdIbE. For further information, please call 058-22035 or email [email protected]
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