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Naas: Join the Age-Friendly AI workshop in Naas
Age-Friendly AI will host an interactive training workshop in Naas Library, Co. Kildare on Monday 12th October 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become part of our everyday life – from predictive text on our smartphones to personalised recommendations we receive while shopping online.
Following a year of public dialogue that explored people’s hopes, concerns and perspectives on AI, the Age-Friendly AI Initiative is now delivering a co-developed training programme with and for older adults across Ireland through public libraries.
No prior knowledge or experience with Artificial Intelligence is required to join the event – everyone is welcome.
What to Expect from the Event
In this session, you will:
- Learn what AI is and where it appears in everyday life.
- Explore how AI is shaping different areas.
- Understand both the benefits and risks of AI.
After the workshop, participants are invited to stay and experience AI in a hands-on and a welcoming environment.
The AI activities will include:
- ‘Spirit of the Radio’ – a vintage radio with a modern twist
- Try to can spot the difference between human art and AI art with the Art or AI exhibit
- See how your voice can control a lamp
What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is when technology is designed to do tasks that usually need human thinking, like finding patterns in huge amounts of information – it is used on your phone, for example in predictive texting or in online shopping for making suggestions.
How to Join
The event is free of charge. Registrations are handled directly through the local library. If you wish to register for the workshop, send an email to Naas Library at naaslib@kildarecoco.ie or call 045 980795
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Positive Ageing Week
Friday 26th September to 2nd October 2026
Check out events in your local area by searching each local authority, if you do not have contact details check out: https://www.localgov.ie/news/positive-ageing-week-celebrating-knowledge-and-experience-in-community-life
Many events are taking place in Public Libraries, check them out.
This year’s theme ‘Connecting Generations’ reflects efforts by you, our members to build solidarity with other generations, reflecting common goals and pushing back on efforts to divide generations.
It informs our solidarity with organisations and other NGO’s and our ongoing collaboration with DCU Age Friendly University and their work on Intergenerational Solidarity.
AI in Our Healthcare: Promises, Pitfalls and the Path Ahead
How is AI changing healthcare?
Join Trinity College Dublin from 6pm next Wednesday 30 September in the Edmund Burke Theatre, Arts Building, to discuss the implications of AI for patients, healthcare professionals and students.
At this free event, experts including Prof Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity, will explore everything from the future of medicine and the human touch in care to the role of AI in biopharma and surgery. This event is organised by the Fellows of Trinity College Dublin and is chaired by Professor Rose Anne Kenny.
Topics will include:
– The AI will see you now: do we still need human doctors?
– Retaining the human relationship in AI-delivered healthcare
– Biopharma and AI: the balance between precision and profitability
– The robots are here: AI-supported surgeries.
– AI: Who is in charge and taking responsibility?
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-in-our-healthcare-promises-pitfalls-and-the-path-ahead-tickets-1999497175878
Census 2027 Jobs
Have you team management experience?
Recruitment of 466 Census Field Supervisors in currently live and applications are being accepted on census.ie and will close on Tuesday next, September 22nd.
The Census is of national importance, and census jobs are an opportunity to be part of it. The contracts are full-time, temporary and will run from January to June 2027. There is no upper age limit to apply and the pay is €743.64 per week.
Census Field Supervisors will manage a local team of 4 to 12 field staff so they will need to have team management experience. Applicants should be good communicators, organisers and people managers. They need to be comfortable with IT applications, hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
Thank you to RTE Retired Staff Association for sharing with us.