This year’s ‘Age Friendly Expo’ will take place on Wednesday 2^nd October 2024 in Ardee Parish Centre with the theme Ageing Well at Home.

The event will feature several speakers and presenters who will give helpful tips and advice to older people on topics such as positive ageing, maintaining social connections, the importance of physical activity, diet and hydration, and also information on the Age Friendly Healthy Homes programme.

This is a free event, and everyone aged 55 and over in County Louth and surrounding areas are welcome to attend. Free parking and accessible facilities will be available on site. 

The event starts at 10am and there will be an opportunity to view the information stands showcasing the groups, organisations and services on offer to Older People in County Louth. Attendees can also avail of complimentary refreshments and try their hand at ‘spin the wheel!’ 

Later in the morning Louth Age Friendly Ambassador Gavin Duffy from RTE’s Dragon’s Den will officially launch the event and this will be followed by a suite of speakers on a variety of topics around the theme of ‘Ageing Well in Louth’. 

Community groups, active retirement groups, organisations working with and supporting older people and individuals are all welcome to attend. 

Joe Grogan Chairperson of the Louth Older People’s Council stated: “The Age Friendly Expo last year was a great success. We had almost 200 people attend and we hope to replicate that this year”. 

Age Friendly Louth Programme Manager Sinead McVerry said: “The issue of Ageing Well in County Louth was identified by members of the Older People’s Council (OPC) an issue of great importance to older people. The Age Friendly Expo is therefore a response to this identified local need and also an opportunity for older people, community groups, and groups representing older people to meet up, learn and share experiences “ 

The event is free, however booking is advised, to book a place contact agefriendly@louthcoco.ie or phone 042 9324389 for further details.

There will be a free bus sevice to and from the event from Dundalk and Drogheda departing at 9.30am, places limited, booking is therefore essential.