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Culture Night
The twentieth edition of Culture Night will place on Friday 19 September 2025.
Check out their website at https://culturenight.ie/
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day. It is delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages and rural locations as well as online and through our media partners.
On September 19th 2025 doors will open later and special and unique events specifically programmed at participating locations and, thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council and Local Authorities across the island of Ireland, all activities will be available to the public free of charge.
Elder Abuse Cases on the Rise in Rural Communities
This article provided curtesy of Irish Farmers Journal. We wish to thank Journalist Rosalind Skillen for reaching out to us and for highlighting the issues raised in her article. It was published on 27th August 2025. https://www.farmersjournal.ie/life/health/elder-abuse-cases-on-the-rise-in-rural-communities-880657
UCD Short Courses for Adult Learners and Active Retired 2025-26
UCD Access and Lifelong Learning is delighted to offer a dynamic range of courses, thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning at every stage of life. In conjunction with National Heritage Week, we’ll be offering a series of engaging, short sessions serve as the perfect introduction to our 2025–26 Programme. We are also hosting an Information Session for Adult Learners who are considering their next steps in higher education, but would like more guidance on the right programme for them.
Whether you’ve never considered a university course before or it’s been some time since you were last in education, now is the ideal moment to take that exciting first step. With a welcoming and supportive environment, UCD invites you to explore your interests, expand your horizons, and rediscover the joy of learning.
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Members can receive a 10% fee concession when booking online with the discount code ISCP10, valid from 13th August 2025-1st July 2026. Or request your fee concession over the phone when booking with a member of the team.
33% discount for those in recent of a non-contributory pension and full concessions for those on a household income of less than €25,000 per year (Ts&Cs apply).
Over 50 short courses across History, Literature, Art Appreciation, Archaeology and more.
Free Lectures throughout the year, including our annual taster week – 19-21st August 2025
Part-Time Information Session for Adult Learner – Thursday 14th August at 5.30pm. Register to attend.
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Call: 01 716 7123
Email: all@ucd.ie
Website: www.ucd.ie/all/entrypathways/part-timepathways/lifelonglearning/
Drop-In: UCD Access and Lifelong Learning Centre, James Joyce Library Building, Belfield, Dublin 4
Citizens’ Think-Ins
Age-Friendly AI ran a series of events around the country earlier this year. More events coming up
Check out: https://agefriendlyai.ie/events/ or Contact us via AgeFriendlyAI@adaptcentre.ie or call or text us on 087 2815 224.
Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Older Adults: Your Voice Matters. From smartphones to services like health and banking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. But how does it really affect your daily life? In an engaging talk, we’ll introduce what AI is, how we’re already using it, and why the voices of older people are important in making sure the technology works well for all of us.
26th-27th September at 50 Plus Show in Cork – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa. https://agefriendlyai.ie/event/age-friendly-ai-at-the-50-plus-show-in-cork/
Tickets: Free, but booking is required via the Senior Times website.
About Citizens’ Think-Ins
Citizens’ Think-Ins are interactive public discussion events that are part of the ADAPT Centre’s #DiscussAI National Conversation on Artificial Intelligence. They’re a chance to openly discuss how AI affects our daily lives and society. No experience with AI is needed to get involved; everyone is encouraged to participate.
Kerry Workshop – Friday 10th October 2025 – RDI Hub in Killorglin https://agefriendlyai.ie/event/kerry-workshop-shaping-the-future-of-age-friendly-ai/
Louth Workshop – Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – Louth County Library https://agefriendlyai.ie/event/louth-workshop-shaping-the-future-of-age-friendly-ai/
Limerick – Thursday 13th November 2025 – Greenhills Hotel https://agefriendlyai.ie/event/join-our-workshop-in-limerick-shaping-the-future-of-age-friendly-ai/
Dublin – Wednesday 3rd December 2025 – Wood Quay Venue https://agefriendlyai.ie/event/age-friendly-ai-is-coming-to-dublin-shaping-the-future-of-age-friendly-ai/