Age Action extends Strategic Plan to 2027

Age Action has worked to achieve equality as we age since 1992, providing vital advocacy, services and education while championing the rights, voices and contributions of older people across Ireland. As people in Ireland continue to live longer, healthier lives, the number and proportion of older people in our society will grow significantly over the […]
Thank You to Our Brave Abseilers!

On the 17th June 2026, members of our community, including corporate supporters – Aviva and DLL, volunteers, staff and the wider public, took on a thrilling challenge at Croke Park in support of Age Action and older people across Ireland. As part of the Age Action “Take the Leap for a Worthy Cause” charity abseil, […]
Age Action Awarded CII’s Prestigious Triple Lock Standard for 2026

Age Action is delighted to announce that we have once again been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by Charities Institute Ireland (CII) for 2026. This continued recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to transparent reporting, ethical fundraising, and strong governance. The Triple Lock is a mark of excellence, awarded to charities that adhere to the highest […]
Rising poverty among older people. Age Action sounds alarm at growing poverty among Ireland’s older people

Age Action has expressed its concern about the rising levels of poverty among older people in Ireland. The Central Statistics Office Survey on Income and Living Conditions1 shows that older people, particularly those living alone, faced a growing risk of poverty in 2025. Older people living alone had the highest rate of income poverty across […]
Wisdom of the Herd: Dublin Zoo and Age Action Launch Positive Ageing Week 2025

Dublin Zoo and Age Action are proud to partner for Positive Ageing Week 2025, launching on Friday, 26th September, with a celebration that honours the resilience, experience, and invaluable role of older generations in society. To mark Positive Ageing Week 2025, Dublin Zoo is inviting all guests aged 65 and over to enjoy free entry to Dublin Zoo from 26th September […]
Age Action Awarded CII’s Prestigious Triple Lock Standard for 2025

Age Action is delighted to announce that we have once again been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by Charities Institute Ireland (CII). This recognition reflects our commitment to transparent reporting, ethical fundraising, and strong governance. The Triple Lock is a mark of excellence, awarded to charities that adhere to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, […]