News & Events

The alliance of Older People's organisations warns against rash cuts to services.

Active Retirement Ireland Trade and Tourism Show 2012 12noon – 6pm 17th April Citywest Hotel, Dublin

Osteoporosis and Arthritis of the knee: A free evening of expert talks at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry on Jan 24th.

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

The Winners of the 2nd Annual Active Retirement Ireland National Raffle.

Older People's group criticises cuts.

On the 30th of November 2011, over 300 delegates representing Active Retirement Associations the length and breadth of the country decided the financial future of the national organisation in the D4 Berkeley Hotel in Dublin.

The NAWI will march against cuts affecting Irish citizens.

Cooley ARA and Gorey Tigers took home the Breaffy Perpetual Cups at the National Bowls Competition

The Southern Region's Annual Holiday Break, run in conjunction with JMG Travel, will take place in Dublin from November 15-17.

ARI today (19/09/2010) criticised proposed moves to close up to 200 Garda Stations in rural and isolated areas.

Culture Night takes place Friday 23 September and Dublin will be full of entertaining events, so why not try Flamenco?

ARI today (16/09/11) appealed to Minister For Social Protection Joan Burton not to cut Social Welfare Payments any further.

A host of special tours and talks for older people as part of Dublin's Contemporary Art Festival

The Department of Adult and Community Education, NUI Maynooth are launching a new initiative of short leisure courses. These will provide a learning experience with a difference; no assignments and no exams, just a great opportunity to pursue interesting topics in dialogue with university academic staff and a group of like-minded people. There are no entry requirements.

ESB and Age Action encourage everyone to celebrate older people's contributions to society

The application form for this year's Go For Life Grant Scheme has been released by Age & Opportunity

Would you like to be in the audience for RTÉ's newest quiz show?

The death has occurred of former ARI National President Eddie O'Neill

An Open Letter to Minister Joan Burton.

This September the Irish Heart Foundation’s Heart Month Campaign will focus on men.

Win €3,000 Cash, a week-long holiday in Madeira and much more in ARI's National Raffle 2011!

Get Active Over 55's Club present an evening of song and dance from the showband era.

ARAs in Galway invited to attend Patrick Kavanagh Day in the Claddagh, Galway City.

Sponsor sought for the Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition.

Enjoy lunchtime tea dances in the beautiful mirrored Spiegeltent! Tickets Only €5.

Booker Prize judge and Poet Laureate bookend the 2011 Yeats Celebration

Would your group like to hold a coffee morning to raise awareness around World Elder Abuse Day on June 15th?

Say No To Ageism Week 2011 takes place from May 30th to June 3rd.

Advocates for Older People in Residential Care Wanted.

The Winners of the ARI National Art, Essay & Poetry Competitions

The "Taste of Dublin" Festival returns with a special offer for Active Retirement Members

Active Retirement Ireland’s 25th AGM and 1st Trade and Tourism Show. Over 400 members of Active Retirement Associations attended Active Retirement Ireland’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Killarney, Co. Kerry on the 13.04.11 where they met Dr. Martin McAleese, who delivered the keynote address at the event.

Dr. Martin McAleese's Address to Active Retirement Ireland's AGM in Killarney, April 2011, in which he highlights the isolation faced by older men.

Active Retirement Ireland has criticised the reintroduction of full passport fees for over-65s. According to the organisation, the Government must now consider ways of ensuring the renewal of passports does not become overly costly for older people.

The 3rd Annual Arthritis Ireland Get your Joints in Motion Sponsored Walking Challenge will take place in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 7th of May 2011 at 11:00am.

An appeal for Grandmothers to appear on an RTÉ documentary.

The Bealtaine Festival will include the much loved Dawn Chorus once again this year.

Alliance urges Government to rectify matter in coming days

Listowel ARA will take part in Listowel's St. Patrick's Day Parade this year, which includes delegations from Listowel's twinned towns.

The Older & Bolder alliance yesterday (Wednesday, 9 February) set out five priorities which parties and candidates must address if they are to win older people’s votes.

The RTÉ Show Health of the Nation is looking for Limerick ARA Members to avail of free doctors' appointments.

Do you love being outdoors in the fresh air? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity with a difference? Why not train to become a Leader on the Arthritis Ireland Get your Joints in Motion Walking Programme?

After last year's successful Essay Competition, ARI will hold a national competition in both verse and prose this year.

Active Retirement Ireland will be holding a Trade & Tourism Show at their AGM in Kerry in April.

Jeremy Tucker of Tailored Finance Ltd. provides some impartial advice on avoiding the VHI price hike.

More must be done to ensure people can lead healthy, independent lives well into their old age, according to Active Retirement Ireland

The Winners of the ARI National Raffle 2010

A Summary of Events for 2011

Older People as Active Participants in the Community and in Long-term Care Settings

Active Retirement Ireland has welcomed the fact there will be no reduction in the State Pension over the coming 12 months but has cautioned over future costs to members.

The Annual Golden Years Festival in Waterford City was, once again, an exceptional event.

A Special on Active Retirement Ireland's late patron Anna Manahan will be broadcast on RTÉ One on Monday December 13 at 7.30pm.

Our friends at goldenireland.ie have launched a competition to find the best shared memories of Christmas past.

The Community Foundation for Ireland's Grant Scheme will be open until 30th December 2010

Monday 29th November is Dublin City Senior Citizens Day with a host of offers for older people.

Reminder to Secretaries currently engaged in AP evaluation survey.

Ireland's premier local news website has launched a financial support scheme for local community groups.

Ann Bourke of Ballyheane "55" Club and all the members of Charlestown ARA were among the recipients of Mayo's Golden Years Awards.

CARDI in conjunction with Irish Rural Link and Rural Community Network NI will host a seminar on An age old problem – where now for rural services? On 9-10 December in NUI Galway.

Age Action and 3 Mobile announce the 2010 Silver Surfer Awards for the most dedicated older people on the web.

Active Retirement Ireland begin their campaign against hotels' "single supplement" charges.

The deadline for returning SOLD raffle ticket stubs is Friday 26th November 2009

Older and Bolder are looking for volunteers to help their "Protect the State Pension" Campaign

Leighlin ARA Bowls and the Springhill Court Hotel announce massive Bowls competition in October.

Positive Ageing Week 2010 will take place from Friday 24th September to Saturday 2nd October.

The Mid West Region will hold a Health Day in Limerick on Wednesday September 8th.

The application form for the the 2010 Go for Life Grant Scheme has been released

Manufacturers and service-providers in the ICT sector need to pay more attention to the needs of the ‘silver’ market. That’s according to Active Retirement Ireland, which today (24.08.10) launched its new website, www.activeirl.ie

HSE Short Film Competition to raise awareness of Elder Abuse

Lynch Hotels announce an exclusive ARI offer for fans of dancing.

Active Retirement Ireland Tells Oireachtas Committee that Measures are Needed to Offset Impact of Carbon Tax on Pensioners

A new campaign to raise awareness among women of their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins this September led by the Irish Heart Foundation and supported by the HSE.

Letter as published in the Irish Times

The Southern Region of ARI have released the details of their annual Autumn Break.

Active Retirement Ireland has said that those dependent on State pensions should be protected from new taxes and charges that may be associated with utilities.

Portarlington Happy Hearts Club ARA were honoured for their contribution to Co. Laois in a county-wide competition for community groups.

A new national colon cancer screening service is to be phased in starting 2012.

On 13/01/10 the Irish Times claimed that the increase in over 65s in the next 50 years will cripple the Irish economy. ARI responded.

Bord Gáis Energy has announced that it will provide €1m towards the gas bills of those most in need as a result of the prolonged cold weather.

ARI President Tom O'Mahony calls on the Government to help pensioners during cold weather.