DL MEN Resources
After DL MEN; Additional resources
If you’ve completed a Digital Literacy MEN course and are looking to practice your new knowledge, or explore more of the online world, then check out the directory of additional resources that we have put together below. You’ll find a variety of different community resources and links to further learning that will allow you to use your new skills to get connected and stay connected to your community.
Age Action has also developed two further learning modules, one on online dating, and online safety. If you would like to get access to either of these then please email gettingstarted@ageaction.ie
Directory of additional resources:
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteering is great way to connect with others in your local community.
The National Volunteering Database:
Website: I-VOL – The National Volunteering Database
Volunteer Ireland:
Website: Contact Us | Volunteer Ireland
Email: info@volunteer.ie
Contact number: (01) 636 9446
Men’s Shed
A ‘men’s shed’ is a community based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships together.
Men Shed finder:
Website: All Provinces | Irish Men’s Sheds Association
Email: info@menssheds.ie
Contact number. 0818 900 800
Parishes: Archdiocese of Dublin map:
Website: Church Maps | Archdiocese of Dublin:
Email: communications@dublindiocese.ie
Contact number: 01 8087500
Or use a search engine like Google to search for your local parish to find out whether or not they have a websit
Churches of Ireland map:
Website: Find a Church of Ireland parish church – Church of Ireland – A Member of the Anglican Communion
Wellness and exercise initiatives:
Age & Opportunity: FitLline
FitLine is a volunteer-led telephone-based motivation line that encourages callers to get more active.
Website: FitLine – Age & Opportunity
Email: fitline@ageandopportunity.ie
Contact number: 1800 303 545 or 087-6211767
Sport Ireland Participation: Local Sports Partnerships
There is a network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships across Ireland. These LSPs undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities.
Website: LSP Contact Finder | Sport Ireland
Email: contactus@sportireland.ie
Contact number: +353 1 8608800
Siel Blue: Exercises for older adults and people living with chronic diseases.
Website: Exercise Classes for the Elderly | Exercise with Us Online
Contact number: tel:012096889
- HSE Local Health offices
Your Local Health Office is your entry point to community health and personal social services
Find your local health office here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/
Learning opportunities:
Digital skills:
An Cosán
An Cosán provides people of all ages with pathways to learning, leadership and enterprise..
Website: www.ancosan.ie
Email: digitalinclusion@ancosan.ie
Contact number: 01 462 8488
Alone
Some digital resources about using the internet.
https://hidigital.ie/en/quick-tips
Contact number: 1800 20 30 30
Access IT:
Offers a wide range of I.T. training courses designed for everyone.
Website: Home – Access I.T.
Email: info@accessit.ie
Contact number: 353 51 374849
E-college: A variety of online courses, including digital skills.
Website: https://www.ecollege.ie
Contact number: 1800 855 831
Trend Micro- Internet Safety Programme for Older Adults
Website: https://www.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/contact-us
Other courses:
Fáilte isteach: English classes
Website: Contact Us | Failte Isteach | Third Age | Third Age (thirdageireland.ie)
Email: failteisteach@thirdageireland.ie
Contact number: (046) 9557766
Adult Education Ireland:
Website: Courses – ADULT EDUCATION IRELAND
Adult Literacy for Life: Hobby and professional courses.
Website: https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/free-courses/
Contact number: 1800 20 20 65
Education and Training Board:
Website: https://www.etbi.ie/
Email: info@etbi.ie
Contact number: 1800 20 20 65
National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA):
Website: Tutoring service https://www.learnwithnala.ie/catalog?pagename=tutoring-service
Contact number: 1 800 20 20 80
Dyslexia Ireland: Learning resources for adults with dyslexia.
Website Support for Adults with Dyslexia in Ireland | Adult Dyslexia Hub
SECAD Partnership: A variety of online courses.
Website: https://training.secad.ie/all-courses/
Email: info@secad.ie
Contact number: +353 21 461 3432
Saored: English classes
Website: www.saored.com
Contact number: 08 3301 5756
Springboard+: A variety of free courses.
Website: HEA – Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)
Dublin City University: Age friendly opportunities