Longford Age Friendly Information Day showcases services available for older people

Takes place on Monday, 30 September in Longford Arms Hotel

Press Release: Monday, 23 September 2024 

This year's Longford Age Friendly Information Day will take place on Monday, 30 September in the Longford Arms Hotel. 

The event is an opportunity for meeting others and learning more about information on services available for older people. It is hosted by Longford County Council, Longford Age Friendly Alliance, and Longford Older Person's Network. 

The event will be opened by Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon and Longford Older People Council Chairperson Kitty Burkhill.

Attendees will have ample opportunity to talk to representatives for organisations who have services catering to older people. Organisations in attendance include the Health Service Executive, Citizens Information and Community Gardaí, and the Council's Age Friendly Programme. 

Longford County Council and its services catering for older people will also be highlighted. Council teams in attendance on the day will include Libraries and Archive, Local Sport Partnership, Healthy Longford, Healthy Age Friendly Homes, Sláintecare Healthy Communities, and Longford Community Safety Partnership.

Prebooking of tickets is essential as places are limited. To book your place, contact Anne on 043 334 4245 or email librariesagefriendlyteam@longfordcoco.ie. The event takes place on Monday, 30 September in the Longford Arms Hotel. Registration starts at 10:30am, with an opening address calling a start to the event at 11am. A light buffet lunch will also be served at the event.

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