Age Action is a member of the Irish Charity Shops Association, the main aim of which is to pool expertise and join forces to promote common interests, and to help members run their shops more effectively and efficiently.
Please look out for the ICSA logo, which is displayed by all members in their shops and also on the collection bag that you receive through your door.
Be aware of bogus collectors and if in doubt ask to see the logo.
(Tuesday, 31 March 2020) Age Action and Active Retirement Ireland have described the Government extension of the fuel allowance as ‘piecemeal and inadequate’.
Age Action & Active Retirement Ireland today criticized the piecemeal nature of the Government’s response to the financial challenges facing older people affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They argue that close to 70% of pensioners will not benefit from the announcement.
Maureen Cullinane is 72 but instead of taking it easy, the Cork woman is learning the Irish language, making radio documentaries, hating housework and channelling her inner Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg to train her peers as part of Age Action’s Getting Started computer training. She writes about her experiences for the Age Action blog.
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