Cork County Council praises nominees in Age Friendly awards

Cork County Council has congratulated all who were involved in projects which saw them shortlisted in two categories in the National Age Friendly Achievement and Recognition Awards 2025.

The council’s Age Friendly Programme received two nominations for the awards which showcase age-friendly initiatives from around the country that contribute to making Ireland a great place to grow old.

The Safe and Connected event, which was held earlier this year in Mallow in conjunction with the emergency services, the Allied Irish Bank and the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme was shortlisted in the Age Friendly Safety and Security category.

This event brought members of the emergency services, the Allied Irish Bank, and the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme together to share what they can do to support older people. It was also an opportunity for older people to get to know their local emergency service personnel in a non-emergency situation, and the event provided information about the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme.

The HiDigital programme run by the Irish Girl Guides in Mitchelstown, with support from the Vodafone HiDigital project, was shortlisted in the Age Friendly Communications category. The project saw more than 60 older adults trained by Girl Guides in technology which fosters independence and connectivity.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Mary Linehan Foley said: “The Annual National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards showcases age-friendly initiatives from around the country that improve the lives of older people in our communities. I want to congratulate the two Cork County projects that were shortlisted, as well as all the winners.”