A Social Walk takes place in Birr Castle Demesne followed by cup of tea and a chat on Thursday, September 30th from 3pm to 5pm to mark Offaly Positive Ageing Week. To book, contact Declan Costello 087 6991226.

Plethora of events to mark Offaly Positive Ageing Week

Deirdre Verney

Published: Mon 27 Sep 2021, 8:46 PM

Last updated: Mon 27 Sep 2021, 8:53 PM

Offaly Older Person’s Network have always played an important role in Offaly Positive Ageing Week and this year it will be more important than ever.

Positive Ageing Week runs until Friday, October 1 and highlights the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the contribution older people make to their communities.

Several events are being organised for Offaly Positive Ageing Week to help get everyone back to normality.

This year the Offaly Age Friendly Alliance member organisations like Offaly Older Person’s Network, Offaly PPN, Offaly Library Service, Community Gardai, Offaly Sports Partnership, Laois Offaly ETB, Birr Castle Demesne and Offaly Local Development Company have collaborated to deliver a programme to celebrate positive ageing in Offaly.

The following are the Positive Ageing Week events in Offaly:

Tuesday, September 28th 11am–12.30 and 2.30–4pm - Free Activator Pole Exercise Session with Offaly Sports Partnership in Tullamore Town Park. To book, contact Ann Teahan 086 3081716.

Tuesday, September 28th 11am–12.30 - Walk & Chat followed by tea/coffee in Banagher Park. To book, contact Declan Costello 087 6991226.

Wednesday, September 29th 11am–12.30 - Grand Canal Walk and Talk with James Scully. Meet at Offaly Historical Society, Bury Quay, Tullamore. To book, contact Molly Buckley 087 2914302.

Thursday, September 30th 3pm to 5pm - Social Walk in Birr Castle Demesne followed by cup of tea and a chat. To book, contact Declan Costello 087 6991226.

Friday, October 1 11.30 -12.30 - Grand Canal walk starting in Daingean followed by cup of tea/coffee and a chat. Meet at Molesworth Bridge. To book, contact David McCaffrey 087 1782989.

Friday, October 1 UN International Day of Older Persons Grand Finale Event from 2pm to 4pm. The Good Old Days in The Charleville Centre, Tullamore. Wear a hat to celebrate positive ageing! This should be a fun filled afternoon with friends for tea, sing-song and spot prizes. To book, contact Bridie Costello Hynes 087 1198591or Molly Buckley 087 2914302.