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Go for LifePromoting greater participation by older people in sport and physical activity

Bealtaine FestivalThe national festival celebrating creativity in older age; events take place all over Ireland during the month of May

AgewiseWorkshops to raise awareness of ageism among policy-makers and service providers whose work affects older people's lives

Ageing with ConfidenceHelping people to explore their own ageing in a positive way to maintain health and well-being

Creative ExchangesUsing the arts to transform the experience of residents and staff in care centres for older people

Get VocalStrengthening the voice of older people in Irish society

What's New

February 14th is the closing date for registering your events for the Bealtaine festival 2010.

Read more about the Bealtaine registration

'It doesn't matter what you do - any kind of creation is good.' So says Margaret Gaffney who took part in Bealtaine in 2009.

Hear more about about what she had to say.

740 groups nationwide will share an allocation of almost €350,000 under the ninth Go for Life National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People.

Read more about the Grant Scheme.

A major independent evaluation of Bealtaine has been conducted by the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG), National University of Ireland, Galway.

Read more on the Bealtaine evaluation.

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