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Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and incomes of older persons could lose ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:24

National News

‘Flexible’ tiered pensions plan to come into effect from January 2024

A tiered pensions system that will come into effect in January 2024 has been announced by the Government. It will see 66-year-olds given 253 euro per week, 67-year-olds given 266, 68-year-olds given 281, 69-year-olds given 297, and those aged ...

20 Sept 2022 at 15:47

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: 9 things science says will accelerate ageing

There’s no escaping ageing – and nor should we feel pressure to look like we’ve escaped it. But looking much older or younger than your biological age isn’t all down to genetics. Lifestyle can really make a difference to how old you feel and ...

28 Jul 2022 at 14:38

Age-Friendly Biking has arrived in Tipperary - Ask Denis about it!

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95-year-old Denis avails of enjoyable Age-Friendly Bike in Tipperary

Following the launch of the Age Friendly Bike in Cahir Denis Ryan of Castle Street Cahir with his granddaughter Siobhan who was home to visit during the week took a spin on the new Age Friendly Bike. Denis is 95 years young and went for a ...

28 Jul 2022 at 15:30

National News

Supermarket chain to remove mandatory retirement age of 65 for staff

The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and future employees. The company said the measure aims to “support those who would like to choose to continue working”. In a statement, Lidl said ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:19

Horse Racing

Stone Age leads Irish and Aidan O’Brien challenge in today's Epsom Derby

Stone Age leads a three-strong team for Aidan O’Brien into battle as the Ballydoyle handler chases a ninth victory in the Cazoo Derby at Epsom on Saturday. It is 21 years since O’Brien broke his duck with the great Galileo. He followed ...

04 Jun 2022 at 13:10

Arts & Entertainment

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ all-island photography competition, launched by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in April. There are still six weeks left to submit entries into this competition, which hopes ...

19 May 2022 at 12:47

Local News

Tipperary groups receive funding to encourage more elderly people to become active

Grants totalling almost €20,000 have been awarded to clubs across Tipperary for the promotion of physical activity in older people. The Age Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme in conjunction with Sport Ireland have been ...

06 Jun 2022 at 22:15

National News

Croke Park named first age-friendly stadium in the world by WHO

Croke Park has been formally recognised as the first age-friendly stadium in the world by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The honour comes following renovations at the stadium to ensure older people can enjoy its ...

07 Apr 2022 at 17:35

National News

Younger workers face €2,500 extra in tax to keep retirement age at 66

Younger workers face paying an extra €2,500 a year in taxes so that older people can retire at 66, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. The council said people now in their 20s, 30s and 40s will foot the ...

31 Aug 2022 at 11:37

Local News

Tipperary adult education projects encouraged to enter STAR awards

AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning projects in Tipperary for the STAR Awards 2022. The STAR Awards recognise outstanding work in adult learning and give ...

09 Nov 2021 at 16:38

Local News

New Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme announced by Tipperary County Council

Tipperary County Council has announced a new initiative Healthy Age-Friendly Homes to help older people remain in their own homes. The two-year joint programme between Slaintecare and Age Friendly Ireland ...

09 Nov 2021 at 19:15

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