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Creative Exchanges, Cork – November 2026
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 […]
Changing Gears, Portlaoise – November/December 2026
We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in collaboration with Portlaoise Library this November and December 2026. Changing Gears is a course designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those […]
“Taking stock: Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?”
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs calls for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People, a State led campaign to counteract ageism, and a resourced national action plan to address […]
Changing Gears Sligo – October & November 2026
We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in Sligo this October and November 2026. Changing Gears is a course designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years. […]
Work with us – we are recruiting for Policy, Research and Evaluation Manager
Age & Opportunity is the national organisation working to enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity, arts and creative engagement, personal development, community collaboration and […]
Clare-Based Musicians Aged 50+ Invited to Apply for €15,000 Bealtaine Festival Commission
New music commission to premiere at Bealtaine Flagship Festival 2027 in Ennis Age & Opportunity and Clare County Council have announced that applications are now open for a major new […]
Walking Football officially kicks off in Ireland – Walking Football Strategy 2026-2029
Walking Football officially kicks off in Ireland Walking Football Strategy 2026-2029 will drive participation among older adults in modified game growing in popularity Ireland’s first Walking Football Strategy, launched today […]
Age & Opportunity and Meath and Louth Arts Offices announce the successful recipients for the Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Residency Awards
Age & Opportunity and Louth and Meath Arts Offices are pleased to announce the successful recipients for the Tyrone Guthrie Residency Awards for 2026. The awards, in partnership with Age […]
Recipients for the Fingal & Kilkenny County Councils Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Awards Announced
Age & Opportunity and Fingal County Council and Kilkenny Council Arts Offices announce the successful recipients for the Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Residency Awards Age & Opportunity and Fingal […]
Azure Training – September/October 2026
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 […]
