Launch of new memory cafe creates welcoming space and support for those living with dementia

Cuan Aoise Memory Cafe was launched in Fethard and District Daycare Centre on Tuesday September 30 and will be held on the last Tuesday of each month going forward.

The organisers of the day said: "A huge Thank You to everyone who attended. Our special guest was Michael “Mouse” Morris, who brought his Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National trophies.

"We were also joined by Cllr Mark Fitzgerald, Leas Chathaoirleach Tipperary County Council, who entertained us with some songs."

Fethard's next Memory Cafe will take place on Tuesday October 28 at 11.30 until 1pm.

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Memory Cafes are welcoming spaces which offers support and advice for those living with Dementia, their families, friends and carers. Dementia Advisors and guest speakers will be in attendance.

Other Memory Cafes in Tipperary are:

The Rosemary Cafe, Millennium Family Resource Centra, Glengoole 052 9157992 first Tuesday of the month.

Cashel Library 062 63856 second Tuesday of every month.

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Carrick On Suir Library 051 600719

Knockanrawley Resource Centre, Tipperary Town, 087 3910840 last Friday of the month.

This project is confunded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

Picture caption: Aine Kelly Dementia Advisor, Mairead McCormack Daycare Manager, Michael Costello, Fethard Men’s Shed, Gemma O’Donnell Dementia Advisor, Michael “Mouse” Morris, Cllr Mark Fitzgerald, Mollie Standbridge, Joanne Clancy and Paddy Fitzpatrick SICAP.