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Water: Every Drop Counts – From Hydration to Blue Spaces
Every drop counts, but so does every stage of life!
At TILDA’s event, Water: Every Drop Counts – From Hydration to Blue Spaces, we’re exploring the different ways that water intersects with our health, wellbeing, and ageing🧬
Our biological age is shaped by a range of factors across the life course. From the role of hydration and body fluid dynamics, to the wider environments in which we live, come and discover how the things around us and what we do throughout our lives can shape healthy ageing.
Meet our researchers, explore the science behind biological ageing, and take part in interactive activities at our free hashtag#ScienceWeek2026 event.
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕑 2pm-6pm
📍 Unit 18, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
🎟️ Free and open to the public
Register at: Water: Every Drop Counts – From Hydration to Blue Spaces Tickets, Tuesday, November 10 • 2 PM – 6 PM | Eventbrite
Public Sector Workers
Behind every home care package, every hospital appointment, and every essential community service, there is a dedicated public service worker.
At the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, we stand in full solidarity with the public sector workers currently taking industrial action across Ireland.
For older people across our communities, strong public services are not a luxury—they are a lifeline. From healthcare staff and home care teams to local authority workers, these individuals care for our elders and keep our society running smoothly. They deserve fair pay, dignity in the workplace, and working conditions that reflect the vital role they play every single day.
We urge the Government to return to meaningful negotiations immediately and secure a fair deal that protects both our public servants and the crucial services our older citizens rely on.
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.