Scor Gníomhach Éireann
Active Retirement Ireland is a national network of over 500 local Active Retirement Associations with over 23,000 members. ARI believes that older people have the right to be full and participative members of our society. ARI combats ageism through the reality and everyday work of the self-organised local associations and the regional councils. ARI has a large voluntary base with local, regional and national voluntary committees.The purpose of Active Retirement Ireland is to enable retired people to enjoy a full and active life and to advocate for them.
Latest News
May 8, 201330th May-3rd June - Active Retirement Ireland to Attend Bloom Festival
Active Retirement Ireland will have a marquee packed with fun activities at the festival!
Apr 16, 2013Report: Active Retirement Ireland’s 27th AGM and 3rd Trade and Tourism Show, Whites of Wexford, April 9th & 10th, 2013
The proceedings of the ARI Trade and Tourism Show and AGM 2013
Apr 16, 2013Active Retirement Ireland National Executive Elections 2013
The results of the elections at Active Retirement Ireland's 27th AGM in Wexford.
Upcoming Events
Apr 16, 201320th-24th May - ARI Specsavers National Bowls Competition
64 Teams will face off in Kerry for the Active Retirement Ireland Cup
Jan 8, 2013Active Virginians to Feature on RTÉ Winning Streak
The Active Virginians ARA in Cavan will be on Winning Streak on Saturday 19th January.
Nov 14, 2012Free Concerts by Merchant's Quay Ireland
Two free events, open to all on Merchant's Quay, Dublin
Noticeboard
Mar 27, 2013Easter Antiques Fair - Talbot Hotel, Wexford
An Easter Antiques Fair will take place in the Talbot Hotel Easter Sunday.
Jan 10, 2013Active Retirement News Winter Edition
The first ARI News of 2013.
Oct 31, 2012Active Retirement News Autumn Edition 2012
The latest issue of AR News
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Current affairs
May 7, 2013The Carbon tax will have a serious financial and social impact on some of Ireland’s most vulnerable citizens – Active Retirement Ireland
The introduction of the carbon tax on solid fuel will have a serious financial and social impact on some of Ireland’s most vulnerable citizens according to Active Retirement Ireland.
Apr 24, 2013Statement by Active Retirement Ireland on the National Positive Ageing Strategy
The Strategy was launched today (24/04/2013) by Minister Kathleen Lynch
Mar 19, 2013Older People Urged to Claim UK Fuel Grant
Older people who have worked in the United Kingdom are being urged to see if they are eligible for that country's Winter Fuel Allowance, writes Kelly Dundavan of the South East Region
