We are delighted to announce our 2024 Artist Awardees! ➡️Creative Ageing Writing Bursary: Sylvia Cullen ➡️Professional Development: Declan Gorman & Sharon Murphy ➡️Emerging Artist: Fiona Breen, Theresa Ryder & Annette Smyth. Read more here: bealtaine.ie/2024-artist-aw… @age_opp

📢Calling all artists! Applications for the Artists Care Exchange are now open. This unique training bursary is open to artists with an interest and background in the arts and older people in a care context. 🗓️Deadline 24 July Apply Here: bealtaine.ie/open-call-arti… @age_opp

The Sofa to Saddle initiative is suitable for beginner or novice cyclists and will help you discover the camaraderie of leisure cycling with a group. Booking details on the flyer below 👇 Fingal County Council Age Friendly Ireland

We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in partnership with Dublin Northwest Partnership in Finglas, Co. Dublin. For those aged 50+ years, this 5 session course focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. More info and how to book here: ow.ly/LS6A50SxMaX

🎨Are you a professional artist? ❓Do you have experience working in residential care or community settings with older people? Then you are eligible to apply to the Artists Care Exchange bursary! 🗓️Deadline 24 July Apply Here: bealtaine.ie/open-call-arti… @age_opp The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

We been taking a look back at some of the wonderful events which took place during this year’s Bealtaine Festival in May 😍 We’re already planning next year’s line up and can’t wait to celebrate the festival's 30th birthday! The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon HSE Ireland Bealtaine Festival

🎨 We are very proud of our partnership with Age & Opportunity 🌈, to bring National Arts in Nursing Homes Day, as part of Bealtaine Festival. Nursing homes across the country took part in celebrating in the creativity of art! bit.ly/3Wy7uxQ

Kilkenny Arts Office, in association with @age_opp, announces visual artist Caroline Schofield as the recipient of the week-long residency at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre this year. Read more about Caroline and her work on our website: ow.ly/MfWK50SIb9X The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

A great turnout this morning here at Carlow Library for our Changing Gears Programme with Age & Opportunity 🌈

Our Creative Exchanges two-day course is designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings or those with an arts background interested in engaging with older people in a care setting. Full details here: ow.ly/UPNY50SN359 IMMA

Our Budget 2025 recommendations reflect learnings from participants and partners in our programmes and research. We prioritise our call for the establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People. Read in full here: ow.ly/H6zM50SOfoz

We’re delighted to share some highlights from our National Go For Life Games day, which took place in June.😍 After a 5 year absence, it was a joy to see almost 250 people back together celebrating a fun day of recreational sport. Full video coming soon! Sport Ireland

Looking for inspiration on how to keep active at home? Take a look at our YouTube channel where you'll find lots of fun ideas to keep you moving. Why not start with our Let's Dance sessions here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Did you attend a Bealtaine 2024 event? Tell us which was your favourite! Here is a teaser from our recap video, check out the full thing on our website bealtaine.ie @age_opp HSE Ireland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Did you know that we have a lot of fun content and useful tips on our YouTube channel to help to keep us active? All content is free to access and available to view at any time . We've been revisiting our Pilates series and feeling the benefit! View here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

We are launching a new matchmaking initiative with Nursing Homes Ireland to bring care homes and professional artists together to work towards a project for 2025 National Arts in Nursing Homes Day. Interested? Let us know at [email protected] Age & Opportunity 🌈

In partnership with UCD FC and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership and supported by Sport Ireland, we are hosting a 5-week Walking Football Initiative - free for participants and aimed at getting men over 50 more physically active. See flyer below for full details

@age_opp and @nursinghomesire are connecting care settings with local professional artists for 1-to-1 meetings, as the begining of a possible collaboration where the artists may offer residents an immersive art making experience. Interested? Email [email protected]

📢We're excited to announce The Bealtaine Gathering 2024 will be on 22nd October at Project Arts Centre, Dublin. Join us for inspiring talks, case studies, performances, and networking all based on this year's theme of Solidarity! Project Arts Centre The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Would you like to learn how to cycle, or improve your skills and confidence? Next Sofa to Saddle course starts on 10th Sept - full details on the flyer below 👇 Sport Ireland Fingal Sports Office