Active Retirement Ireland is a national network of over 480 local Active Retirement Associations.
ARI believes that older people have the right to be full and participative members of our society. ARI combats ageism through the reality and everyday work of the self-organised local associations and the regional councils. ARI has a large voluntary base with local, regional and national voluntary committees.
The purpose of ARI is to enable people enjoy a full and active life and advocate for them.
ARI aims:
- To promote older people as independent, self-organised and active members of their communities.
- To act as a voice for older people and their concerns at national level.
- To promote positive ageing attitudes in Ireland.
- To provide support and information to the local associations of older people in our region.
- To network the local associations for peer support and information sharing.
The target group is older men and women over 50 years of age who are semi-retired or retired and on a pension.
Activities of the national organisation include networking days, information seminars and health promotion events. We also provide social networking events when possible.
Each local association is run by a local voluntary committee who plan and deliver a range of social, cultural, learning and physical activities based on what their members would like to do and their ability to participate. These activities include social networking through tea dances and evenings out; holidays and short breaks; physical activities such as swimming, bowls and walking; learning activities include IT, intergenerational projects, art and crafts. All the activities are aimed at keeping older people active and well. Active Retirement Associations are a lifeline for many older people who would otherwise feel isolated and lonely.
For further information contact:
Active Retirement Ireland
2nd Floor
Shamrock Chambers
1-2 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6792142
Email: fara@eircom.net
Website: www.fara.ie or www.activeirl.ie
Active Retirement Groups
The Active Retirement Movement aims to help older people lead a full, happy and healthy retirement by offering organised opportunities for a wide range of activities – holidays, outings and socials, creative and learning programmes, indoor and outdoor sports and community work.
Founded in 1978, the movement is based on a network of associations which is affiliated to Active Retirement Ireland (ARI).
Membership is open to men and women over 55 years whose day is no longer taken up with paid or unpaid work, i.e. retired persons, part-time workers and those who now find themselves with less to do in the home. Joining an Active Retirement Association offers you:
· Friendship
· Wide range of interesting activities
· New creative skills in arts and crafts
· Education opportunities
· Sporting activities, indoor and outdoor
· Holidays, mid-week and day tours
· Support and information
For further information and to find your local group, contact:
Active Retirement Ireland
2nd Floor
Shamrock Chambers
1-2 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 679 2142
Email: fara@eircom.net
Website: www.fara.ie or www.activeirl.ie
What People Say
“The friendlieness of the members towards each other has enhanced our lives.”
“Life is now worth living. I was very lonely as my family are married.”
“It helps me keep active and I live for the bowling sessions.”
“I am no longer lonely and my life is full of surprises.”
“I have made new friends. I have travelled to interesting places and I have something to do every day. Before I joined I only went out for the shopping.”
“I always wanted to be an artist, now I’m getting my chance.”
“I’m in better physical condition than I was five years ago.”
