Useful Websites
ARI Southern Region
Our own Southern Region's Blog
Older & Bolder
National alliance of older peoples' groups including Active Retirement Ireland
Age & Opportunity
Works in a range of areas from the arts to physical activity.
Office of the Pensions Ombudsman
The role of the Pensions Ombudsman is to investigate complaints of financial loss due to maladministration and disputes of fact or law in relation to occupational pension schemes and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs)
Age Action Ireland Ltd
Age Action Ireland in a national non-governmental organisation providing services for older people
CARDI
CARDI (Centre for Ageing
Research and Development in Ireland) is a not-for-profit organisation developed
by leaders from the ageing field across Ireland (North and South) including age
focused researchers, academics, statutory, voluntary and community sector
representatives. Its mission is to advocate for and advance research on ageing
by identifying, coordinating, stimulating, and communicating strategic research
on ageing and older people as a means to improve the lives of older people in
Ireland, especially those who are disadvantaged. Its website hosts all the
latest in ageing research news, publications and events.
Retirement Planning Council
Promotes the concept of planning ahead for retirement by running courses and publishing a newsletter.
GAA Social Initiative
A social pilot programme established by the GAA to combat isolation in older men.
Golden Ireland Directory
Travel, special offers and information for Ireland's over 55's.
United Against Prostate Cancer
An international resource for all men with information about prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects older men more than any other demographic.
AONTAS - The National Adult Learning Organisation
AONTAS is the National Adult Learning Organisation, a voluntary membership organisation. It exists to promote the development of a learning society through the provision of a quality and comprehensive system of adult learning and education which is access
IndependentAge Ireland
IndependentAge - helping older people in need
IndependentAge Ireland helps older people on low incomes to live with dignity and peace of mind
National Council on Ageing and Older People
The Council is an advisory agency to the Minister for Health and others on ageing and the welfare of older people in the Republic of Ireland.
Citizens Information
Public Service information for Ireland
SeniorTimes
Irish lifestyle publication and website for Mature People. Senior Times includes the latest news and information for the elderly.
RTE
National Broadcaster
Irish Senior Citizens' Parliament
The Irish Senior Citizens' Parliament was established in November 1995 to represent the interests of older people.
Older Women's Network (OWN) (Ireland)
The Older Women's Network (OWN) seeks to bring older women together to share interests and to be a voice for older women, aiming to influence policy-making.
Carers Association
The Carers Association represents the interests of Irish carers in the home.
Irish Association of Older People
The Irish Association of Older People is a voluntary and membership based organisation that provides information and promotes and encourages activities which improve the lives of older people.
Summerhill Active Retirement Association - The Senior Help Line
Summerhill Active Retirement Association - the Senior Help Line (TEL: 1850 440 444).
The Equality Authority
The Equality Authority promotes equality in Ireland and Offers free confidential advice on equality matters.
Financial Regulator
The Financial Regulator regulates financial services firms in Ireland. It also has a role in protecting consumers.
The Consumers Association of Ireland
The Consumers Association of Ireland is an independent, non-profit making organisation working on behalf of Irish consumers.
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There are currently 532 active groups
Current affairs
Jan 13, 2012Older & Bolder warns of serious consequences for older people if community services suffer further cuts
The alliance of Older People's organisations warns against rash cuts to services.
Jan 9, 2012The Key Questions on Retiree Tax Demands
The taxman has said that he will be targeting pensioners on higher incomes after revealing 115,000 retired people are facing tax demands this year. But it has left thousands of pensioners facing uncertainty. The Irish Independent's Charlie Weston answers some of the most pressing questions
Dec 7, 2011Active Retirement Ireland Respond to Budget 2012
Older People's group criticises cuts.
