Tag: OWN

The Challenges Ahead The final programme in the series reviews themes dealt with in earlier programmes, as well as looking forward.  Members of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament take part in a  panel discussion on the theme ‘ Older Women in Ireland…

  As our population ages it is timely to reflect on the nature and roles of older people in Irish society. Ageing, or growing old, is a biological fact but should we consign the older person to the economic dustbin, as someone…

A Celebration of Ageing Go for Life’ is the national programme for sport and physical activity for older people coordinated by Age & Opportunity. The aim of Go for Life is to involve more  older adults in all aspects of sport and…

Older Women and Irish Culture & Heritage This strand takes a look at how older women engage with Irish culture and heritage. This strand  features older women who have a strong connection with Irish Celtic heritage and identity, such as musicians, dancers,…

Volunteering or voluntary work, means any kind of unpaid work or activity done for other people. It has been estimated in an Oireachtas Committee report in January 2005 that the contribution made by volunteers was worth up to €480 million to the…

The Roles of the Older Woman In Our Own Voices II is a series of 7 programmes produced by members of the Older Women’s Network, a national organisation with local branches throughout the country. OWN’s mission  is to address issues affecting older…