Older People

Ballsbridge Lions Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Annual Dinner for Seniors

Ballsbridge Lions Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Annual Dinner for Seniors

On December 16th last, the Ballsbridge Lions Club hosted its annual Christmas Dinner at the Lansdowne Hotel, welcoming over 80 local elderly residents from Ringsend, Sandymount and Ballsbridge for a day filled with warmth, companionship, and festive joy.

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Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

The Dodder Art Club are a group of active retired people in the area who came together to develop artistic skills in a sociable and relaxed environment. The members who have been practising their drawing and painting since 2022,

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Pearse Street Library – Events August to September

Pearse Street Library – Events August to  September

For Children Coimicí Gael Comic Design Workshop Date: Tuesday 13th August Time 11.30am  Suitable for age group 7-12 years All materials provided. Booking: Please contact the library at 01 222 8430 or email pearsestreetlibrary@dublincity.ie

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The Editor’s Corner – Feb/Mar 2024

The Editor’s Corner – Feb/Mar 2024

According to a leading mental health support group anxiety was the most commonly reported issue that arose for people living in Dublin in 2023. There are many contributing factors to this; our health, the levels of violence on our streets, continuing wars in Ukraine and Gaza,

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Happy 90th Birthday!

Happy 90th Birthday!

A big congratulations to Rosaleen Sheehan who celebrated her 90th birthday in Mount Tabor. Rosaleen is a true gem full of grace and kindness and a wonderful lady who is a huge fan of The Dubliners and loves to go off with her friends to play bingo in the community centre.

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Staying Fit at Fifty

Staying Fit at Fifty

If you or anyone you know over 50 is looking for some physical training then look no further. A lady called Mayara is holding home sessions or classes for anyone interested in the Ringsend Community Centre. The sessions vary from time to time and involve exercises…

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Irish Girl Guides to Teach Digital Skills to Older People

Irish Girl Guides to Teach Digital Skills to Older People

Vodafone Foundation announces a new partnership with Irish Girl Guides to help close the digital divide between generations. The Irish Girl Guides have become a new charity partner of Vodafone Foundation’s Hi Digital initiative, which brings digital skills, training and support

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Dublin City Council’s Community Team

Dublin City Council’s Community Team

It’s undoubtedly been the busiest ever start to a year for our Team in providing support to events, activities and projects in the area. It’s impossible to capture all within a couple of pages but hopefully the following gives a good snapshot of some of that inspirational work

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Older and Bolder

Older and Bolder

On October 18th hundreds of people from Older and Bolder gathered outside Leinster House with placards and posters to protest at the cuts in Home Helps and Home Care Packages. For some of the people involved it was the first

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Martin Moore: A Policeman in 1940s Palestine

Martin Moore: A Policeman in 1940s Palestine

Too often personal stories get lost in history. When public commemorations happen, a parade will be planned or a dignitary will speak of the number of lives lost and progress we have made in the years gone past. But captivating, true personal stories

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