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
Jan 11, 2012Active Retirement Ireland announce Trade & Tourism Show 2012
Active Retirement Ireland
Trade and Tourism Show 2012
12noon – 6pm
17th April
Citywest Hotel, Dublin
Dec 15, 2011ARI National Raffle Winners
The Winners of the 2nd Annual Active Retirement Ireland National Raffle.
Nov 30, 2011ARI’s Financial Future Decided
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.
Upcoming Events
Jan 10, 2012Talk on Osteoporosis & Knee Arthritis
Osteoporosis and Arthritis of the knee: A free evening of expert talks at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry on Jan 24th.
Nov 4, 2011National Association Of Widows in Ireland to Protest Cuts
The NAWI will march against cuts affecting Irish citizens.
Oct 3, 2011Southern Region Annual Holiday Break
The Southern Region's Annual Holiday Break, run in conjunction with JMG Travel, will take place in Dublin from November 15-17.
Noticeboard
Jan 23, 2012Kilkenny ARA Tea Dance & Waltzing Competition
Kilkenny ARA invite all other ARAs to their Tea Dance and Waltzing Competition.
Jan 16, 2012Bowls Mats Wanted
St. Paul's Active Retirement Group in Waterford seek second-hand bowls mats.
Jan 9, 2012Wicklow Break to Caernarfon, Wales
Wicklow ARA welcome other groups to join them on their short break to North Wales.
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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.
