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SUMMARY:Walking Football as Medicine (WFAM)
DESCRIPTION:What is Walking Football as Medicine?\nWFAM is a fun\, non-contact version of football designed specifically for adults living with chronic conditions or impairments. It’s low impact and packed with benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing. \nFamily and carers are welcome to attend. \nWhy Join? \n\nImprove your fitness\, balance and coordination\nBoost your mental health and mood\nMake new friends and be part of a team\nEnjoy a safe\, supportive\, and inclusive environment\nShare a cuppa and a chat after every session\nLed by trained coaches\n\nDates:\nEvery Monday from 7th September – 2nd November 2026. (Excluding 26th October – public holiday). \nTime:\n2.30pm – 3.30pm followed by tea/coffee.\nLocation:\nSamuel Beckett Community Facility\nBallyogan Court\nCarrickmines\, D18 HT72 \nHow do I get involved?\nRegister your interest by email to: active@ageandopportunity.ie or phone: 01 913 3943 \nDownload the flyer here:  Walking Football as Medicine – Sept
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/walking-football-as-medicine-wfam/
ORGANIZER;CN="Philip Duffy":MAILTO:active@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:Azure Training - Sept/Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Azure Steering Group\, comprised of Age & Opportunity\, IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Butler Gallery and The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland\, is pleased to offer Azure foundation training for gallery/museum staff (curators\, education/access officers\, guides and volunteers)\, arts educators and artists with facilitation experience\, this Autumn. We ask that arts educators and artists are working with a gallery/museum\, so they have a collection to draw on to facilitate tours. \nThe training is designed for those currently facilitating general tours\, or those with previous experience in this area. It trains participants in how to facilitate Azure tours for those with dementia-related conditions and their families\, carers and friends. It aims to enhance their visitor experience of these cultural institutions and to promote more inclusive access. Underpinning the training is the belief\, that we are all entitled to be active cultural participants throughout our lives. \nOnce participants have completed the foundation course their gallery/museum is considered part of the Azure network. For more background on Azure and the Azure network (organisations offering Azure Tours) please visit: https://ageandopportunity.ie/engage/azure-dementia-friendly-tours/ \nVENUE AND DATES\nIMMA\, The Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Kilmainham\, Dublin 8\nWednesdays: 16th \, 23rd \, 30th September and 14th \, 21st October 2026\, 10am – 4.30pm. \nPlease note\, participants must attend all of the September dates and one of the October dates. Which October date will be arranged once the course has commenced. The course involves 4 full days of training not 5. \nPRICE/BOOKING\nAzure Foundation training costs €625 per participant. As places are limited\, fees need to be paid in advance to secure a place. \nFor more information or to book a place\, please contact Fiona at Tel (01) 913 3922 or fiona.holohan@ageandopportunity.ie \nFurther information in the flyer here:  Azure flyer
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/azure-training-september-october-2026/
LOCATION:IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:PALs Workshops -Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of an older person’s group in Dublin?  Would you like to train as a PAL (Physical Activity Leader)? \nPALs (Physical Activity Leaders) is an initiative which trains older people how to lead sport and activity sessions in their local groups and communities. \nOnce you become a PAL you will be trained to lead activities like short exercise routines\, fun games\, simple dances and sports\, like pitch and toss and bowling – in active retirement or community groups\,  like Irish Countrywomen’s Associations\, Men’s Shed as well as local sports clubs or community centres. \nNext workshop: \nLOCATION: Good Counsel Liffey Gaels GAA Club\, Dublin 12 \nDATES:  21st\, 28th September & 5th\, 12\,19th & 30th October (every Monday for 6 weeks\, excluding bank holiday on 26th October). \nTIME: 10am – 3pm \nREGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL:  by email to: maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie \nDownload the flyer here:  PALs Workshops
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/pals-workshops-dublin/
ORGANIZER;CN="M%C3%A1ire Murphy":MAILTO:maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260917T155639Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears Sligo - October and November 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in Sligo this October and November 2026. \nChanging Gears is a course designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years. It supports people to manage transitions/change in mid to later life. The change may be to do with: retirement\, having more free time\, bereavement\, job-loss\, ill health\, becoming a carer or relationship breakdown. Its aim is to: help participants to identify what has served them well to date in life\, the successes and challenges they have experienced\, what supports they have in their lives and what they may need to put in place\, and/or discard\, for the next stage of life. It aims to lay the foundations for a positive and fulfilling approach to mid/later life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears runs over 5 weeks with weekly sessions of 2 ½ hours. It offers participants time to:\n– Develop skills and techniques build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions\n– Reframe change as opportunity with positive options and also challenging negative stereotypes about ageing \nVenue: MCR Sligo Active Age\, Mail Coach Road\, Knocknaganny\, Sligo\nDates: Tuesdays 13\, 20 October (gap of a week) and 3\, 10\, 17 November 2026\nTimes: 10.30 to 13.00 (Refreshments will be provided) \nTo book your place please contact Lisa on lisashortmcr@gmail.com or call on 071 91 46512 \nDownload the flyer here: Changing Gears – Sligo \n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-sligo-october-and-november-2026/
LOCATION:MCR Sligo Active Age\, Mail Coach Road\, Knocknaganny\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Engage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
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SUMMARY:CarePals Workshop - Laois
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity Active in partnership with the HSE invites staff of day or residential care settings to take part in our upcoming CarePALs workshops. \nCarePALs aims to empower those working in day and residential care settings to lead suitable physical activities with older people who live in or visit their setting.  This means that physical activity sessions can be delivered by staff and therefore included as part of the daily or weekly routine without cost to the care setting.  The expected outcomes of CarePALs: \n\nEnhanced health of older people in care\nStaff of care settings enabled to lead Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Sessions for older people with varied levels of ability on a regular basis\nIncreased awareness of social\, psychological and physical benefits of physical activity for older people of all ages and abilities\nOpportunities for those promoting physical activity in care settings to network with peers\n\nParticipants do not need to have any background or formal experience in leading physical activities but they must be working in a care setting. Also\, their employer must commit to enabling them to lead physical activity back in their own care setting following participation in CarePALs. The HSE is funding these workshops so there will be no charge to participants. \n 2 day CarePALs Workshop taking place in:  \nLocation: Laois Education Support Centre\, Block Road\, Portlaoise\, Co.Laois. Eircode: R32 CP26 \nDates: Monday 2nd November and Monday 9th November 2026 (Must attend both day) \n9.30am – 4.00pm (lunch included) \nAs places are limited you must confirm your attendance by contacting Máire at Age & Opportunity Active ph: 01 9133946 or email maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie \nDownload the flyer here:  CarePALs Laois
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/carepals-workshop-laois/
ORGANIZER;CN="M%C3%A1ire Murphy":MAILTO:maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears\, Portlaoise - November/December 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in collaboration with Portlaoise Library this November and December 2026. \nChanging Gears is a course designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years. It supports people to manage transitions/change in mid to later life. The change may be to do with: retirement\, having more free time\, bereavement\, job-loss\, ill health\, becoming a carer or relationship breakdown. Its aim is to: help participants to identify what has served them well to date in life\, the successes and challenges they have experienced\, what supports they have in their lives and what they may need to put in place\, and/or discard\, for the next stage of life. It aims to lay the foundations for a positive and fulfilling approach to mid/later life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears runs over 5 weeks with weekly sessions of 2 ½ hours. It offers participants time to:\n– Develop skills and techniques build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\n– Reframe change as opportunity with positive options and also challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nVenue: Portlaoise Library\, 23 Main St\, Maryborough\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois R32 N7EP\nDates: Wednesdays 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 November and 2 December 2026\nTimes: 10.30 – 13.00 (Refreshments will be provided) \nFull details on the flyer here:  Changing Gears Portlaoise. \nTo book your place please contact Fiona on engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on 01 9133922. \nThis course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-portlaoise-november-december-2026/
LOCATION:Portlaoise Library\, 23 Main St\, Maryborough\,\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois\, R32 N7EP\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:PALs Reconnect - Leinster
DESCRIPTION:Calling all PALs across Leinster\nA Day to Move • Meet • Share • Have Fun \nYou’ve completed your PAL training — now it’s time to bring everyone together. Join us for a fun and active day where PALs from across Leinster can: \n\nTry something new with a range of fun activities\nMeet and connect with other PALsShare ideas\, experiences and inspiration\nCelebrate the difference PALs are making in their communities\n\nCome along\, get active\, have a laugh and build your PAL network! \nDate: 5th November 2026 \nVenue: Ryston Sports & Social Club\, Athgarvan Rd\, Greatconnell\, Newbridge\, Co. Kildare W12 XT65 \nTime: 10am to 3pm \nRegistration essential:\nBy email to Máire Murphy at maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie or call 01 913 3946. \nDownload the flyer here:  PALs Reconnect
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/pals-reconnect-leinster/
ORGANIZER;CN="M%C3%A1ire Murphy":MAILTO:maire.murphy@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges\, Cork - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:At Age & Opportunity we are bringing Creative Exchanges to Cork city this autumn. Creative Exchanges is a two-day course (one day per week over 2 weeks)\, designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings.  It is also suitable for those with an arts background\, interested in engaging with older people in a care setting. * \nCreative Exchanges provides participants with: \n\nPractical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings\nAn understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in care settings\nExperience of taking part in arts-based workshops\nThe opportunity to meet and share experiences with other activity coordinators/facilitators\n\nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and adopts a person-centred approach promoted by HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People (2016). On completion of the course\, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants by Age & Opportunity. It is the only course of this type currently running in Ireland. \nVENUE AND DATES\nVenue:             The Boardroom\, Civic Trust House\, 50 Pope’s Quay\, Shandon\, Cork\, T23 R6XC\nDates:              Thursdays 12th and 19th November 2026\nTimes:              10 am to 4.30 pm Tea/coffee will be provided on arrival and at the mid-morning break. \nPRICE/BOOKING\nCreative Exchanges costs €395 per participant and participants need to attend both training days.  As places are limited\, fees need to be paid in advance to secure a place. To book a place\, please contact Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or Tel (01) 913 3922. \nFull details on the flyer here:  Creative Exchanges\, Cork \n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-cork-november-2026/
LOCATION:Civic Trust House\, 50 Pope’s Quay\, Shandon\,\, Cork\, County Cork\, T23 R6XC\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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