Age Friendly Initiatives

Laois is getting older, just like the rest of Ireland. Planning for this aging population means thinking about older people first when we develop our county for the future. It's important to listen to older people living in Laois to understand what they need now and in the future.

Age Friendly Initiatives in Laois

HSE Directory of Services for older people in Laois and Offaly

This directory provides information on services available for people, over the age of 65 years, living in Laois and Offaly. You will find contact details of health and social services and supports available in your community.

Age Friendly guide to services in Laois

Age Friendly Homes Programme

The age friendly homes website provides resources, guidance and information on housing for our ageing population.

Re-imagining aging through outdoor adventure talk

Watch a talk with Joe Tierney,outdoor adventurer, where he re-imagines ageing through the lens of an older outdoor adventurer in Ireland.

Intergenerational Day Video

Watch a recap video of the intergeneration day held in Portlaoise in 2024 where young and older people came together  to share experiences and ideas.

Further information

For further information please contact us at agefriendly@laoiscoco.ie , by phone on 057 86 64150 or 086 036 3426

Write to us at:

Age Friendly Laois,
Laois County Council,
Áras an Chontae,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
R32 EHP9