The Live Well – Health and Wellbeing Information Event in Laois has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Active and Healthy Ageing Award.
This is at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards, organised by Age Friendly Ireland.
The project has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to creating inclusive, supportive communities where older people can live well, feel valued, and stay connected.
Now in their ninth year, the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards shine a spotlight on the people, projects, and partnerships driving real change for older people in towns, cities, and rural areas right across Ireland.
Each shortlisted initiative has been selected for its impact, innovation, and potential to inspire similar efforts in other communities.
Among the nationwide shortlisted projects are Gas Networks Ireland and Tirlán, who are both up for the Age Friendly Business Innovation Award.
This annual celebration is run by Age Friendly Ireland, the national body for Ireland’s 31 Local Authorities, delivering the Government’s vision of an Age Friendly Ireland.
The awards ceremony will take place on October 23 at The Galmont Hotel, Galway, jointly hosted by Galway City Council and Galway County Council.
Catherine McGuigan, Chief Officer of Age Friendly Ireland, said: “Every year, the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards highlight the very best of community innovation, collaboration, and commitment to improving the lives of older people.
“The shortlisted projects show what can be achieved when local authorities, communities, state agencies and individuals work together.
“We are delighted that this year’s ceremony will be hosted by Galway’s City and County Councils, and we extend our thanks to Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, and Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council, for their support in bringing this celebration to Galway.”
The 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards will honour achievements across eight categories, each aligned with a World Health Organization (WHO) Age Friendly theme.
These include awards for best in Age Friendly Transport; Active and Healthy Ageing; Business Innovation; Safety and Security; Communications; Environment; Community Innovation; and Housing.
Shortlisted projects were visited by the judging panel, which is chaired by Pat Dowling, former Chief Executive of Clare County Council; and includes Madeleine Quirke, former Chief Executive of Wexford Chambers; Ned Gleeson, former County Manager of Limerick County Council; and Anne Haugh, former Director of Services for Clare County Council.
An age-and-climate-friendly village in Kildare and a Halloween safety initiative by An Garda Síochána in Kerry were among the winners of the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards.
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