Ardee Garden Care & Repair Project Shortlisted for National Age Friendly Environment Award
Ardee News and Sport – Ardee’s Garden Care & Repair Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Age Friendly Environment Award at the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. Spearheaded by Age Friendly Louth, Ardee Tidy Towns, and Dee Hub in partnership with An Garda Siochana, this project has garnered national recognition for its significant contributions to creating a supportive environment for Ireland’s ageing population.
The Age Friendly Awards, curated by Age Friendly Ireland, celebrate individuals, organisations, and agencies across the country that are committed to making Ireland a great place to grow older. Recognized among other impactful projects, the Ardee Garden Care & Repair Project stands as an exemplary model of community-driven efforts to support and empower older adults through practical gardening and home repair assistance.
Catherine McGuigan, Chief Officer of Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service, expressed her admiration for the finalists, saying, “The shortlisted projects represent the gold standard of innovation and dedication, showcasing how communities are coming together to improve the quality of life for older adults across Ireland. These initiatives stand out not only for their immediate impact but also for their potential to be replicated across the country.”
The 2024 National Age Friendly Awards cover eight categories, each aligned with a World Health Organization (WHO) Age Friendly Theme, including Environment, Transport, Active and Healthy Ageing, Business Innovation, Safety and Security, Communications, Community Innovation, and Housing. Winners in each category will be announced at an awards ceremony on 7 November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northwood, Santry, Dublin, hosted by Fingal County Council.
Past awardees include notable initiatives such as Healthy Islands, Specsavers, and the Dublin City Council Central Area Office. For more information on the finalists and to learn more about Age Friendly Ireland’s work, visit agefriendlyireland.ie.
The recognition for Ardee Garden Care & Repair is a testament to the power of local communities coming together to foster age-friendly environments, an effort which Age Friendly Ireland hopes will inspire similar initiatives nationwide.