Celebrate Dublin's older community with Positive Ageing Week events
People of all ages are invited to come together next week to celebrate the contribution older people make to life in Dublin .
Positive Ageing Week takes place from September 25 to October 2 and offers a packed programme of events. As a celebration of active ageing, community connection and lifelong participation, this comes as part of a nationwide initiative in partnership with Dublin City Council's Area Community Development Teams and local libraries .
This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Generations’ and endeavours to bring all ages together for a diverse programme of events across the capital. Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Daryl Barron stated:
“ Dublin City Council is proud to support a programme that brings people together and strengthens community connections across the city. This year's theme, 'Connecting Generations', highlights how stronger relationships between people of all ages help create more inclusive and welcoming communities. I encourage everyone to get involved in the events taking place across Dublin and celebrate the power of community."
This year's programme includes activities like pickleball, chair aerobics, afternoon tea dances, community information days, arts and crafts workshops, Tai Chi, music events and wellbeing activities. The week's theme highlights the importance of connection across generations and building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Highlights taking place across the city include Reminiscing in Rathmines, a special Bohemian Strings concert in Ballymun celebrating favourite songs from past decades, and Grow, Prepare & Share Food in the Liberties. These events provide opportunities for older people to meet new people, share experiences and strengthen community ties
A flagship event during the week will be the South Central Area Positive Ageing Week Community Information Day in St Andrew's Community Centre, Rialto, on Wednesday, 30 September, bringing together local services, supports and community organisations. The event will feature information and advice on topics including budget management, fire safety and crime prevention, while helping older residents connect with local groups and supports.
Across the city, Positive Ageing Week events promote participation, creativity, wellbeing and lifelong learning through activities developed by local communities and Dublin City Council staff together with community organisations and volunteers. The council wish to thank the many community groups, volunteers and partner organisations whose commitment and collaboration have made this year's Positive Ageing Week programme possible.
For details of events taking place across Dublin during Positive Ageing Week 2026, visit your local Dublin City Council Area Office and community networks.
For details of events taking place in Dublin City Council Libraries during Positive Ageing Week, visit: Positive Ageing Week at Dublin City Council Libraries .
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