Strong engagement at Cavan older persons’ AGM
Over 180 seniors gathered at the Lavey Inn for the Cavan Older Persons’ Council AGM, underscoring their influential role in local community affairs. The meeting included elections and informative talks, reinforcing support for age-friendly initiatives across the county.
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Cavan County Council
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More than 180 older residents from across County Cavan assembled at the Lavey Inn on 7 October for the Annual General Meeting of the Cavan Older Persons’ Council, highlighting the vital role older people play within their communities.
The event featured the election of 18 new members to the Older Persons’ Executive, who will represent the interests and priorities of the senior population and contribute to the development of future Age Friendly projects in the region. Attendees also received valuable presentations from agencies including An Garda Síochána, the HSE, the ICA, Local Link, ALONE, and the GAA, covering topics such as health, wellbeing, safety, and community engagement.
Organised by Cavan County Council and supported by the Age Friendly team led by Seamus Clarke and new programme manager Joanne Hayes, the AGM was also attended by Olwyn O Toole and Dr Emer Coveney of Age Friendly Ireland, alongside Cathaoirleach Carmel Brady and Chief Executive Eoin Doyle. The gathering concluded with entertainment by the Le Chéile singers from Cootehill, following a convivial lunch. Those interested in joining the wider network can contact [email protected] or call 049 4378543 for updates and information on activities and services.
The event featured the election of 18 new members to the Older Persons’ Executive, who will represent the interests and priorities of the senior population and contribute to the development of future Age Friendly projects in the region. Attendees also received valuable presentations from agencies including An Garda Síochána, the HSE, the ICA, Local Link, ALONE, and the GAA, covering topics such as health, wellbeing, safety, and community engagement.
Organised by Cavan County Council and supported by the Age Friendly team led by Seamus Clarke and new programme manager Joanne Hayes, the AGM was also attended by Olwyn O Toole and Dr Emer Coveney of Age Friendly Ireland, alongside Cathaoirleach Carmel Brady and Chief Executive Eoin Doyle. The gathering concluded with entertainment by the Le Chéile singers from Cootehill, following a convivial lunch. Those interested in joining the wider network can contact [email protected] or call 049 4378543 for updates and information on activities and services.
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