As we clock up life’s mileage in our legs the temptation is to sit down, take it easy, and fall in to the age only trap of ‘Start that next week’ or ‘Tomorrow’. Well from the time we got that first good slap on the backside from the midwife our countdown clock starts heading towards …
Every generation believes the younger generation are not prepared for the world we live in. But are we to blame for this phenomenon.? As parents we have pushed our children to university and tell all the younger generation “You Need degrees to get on in this world”. And yes, our children are so well educated …
TELL US YOUR STORY This year sees the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the EEC which today is referred to as the European Union. What started as a small group of contries consisting of France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany in 1957 to day has 26 member states and a number of ascension states wishing to join the …
This year sees the 50th anniversary of Ireland joining the EEC which today is referred to as the European Union. What started as a small group of contries consisting of France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany in 1957 to day has 26 member states and a number of ascension states wishing to join the club. Twilight Community group, …
Loneliness is something we all have experienced. If you are young or old it hits you and can have a detrimental effect on your mental health and wellness. Humans are species that need family, friends and we all need companionship. If we are honest with ourselves, we have all sat somewhere feeling lonely and isolated. …
Tears were shed, memories and friendships made that will hopefully stand the test of time. That was the scene in the Orchard House farewell part for the Twilight Youth inclusion group and their new friends for LEO youth Group Margny Les Compiegne and Malbork Poland as they packed their bags and head back home. The …
The KTCM Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement promoted and presented their culture to the people of Kilkenny and the south east. The Traveller Community are proud of their heritage and culture. They are aware of the importance of their community’s history and are proud to share it with all the diverse communities now have living in …
Our local Twilight Youth Inclusion members left Kilkenny last week from their base at the International Cultural House 15A Hebron Business park, Kilkenny. The group of 10 members, 2 Youth leaders and the Twilight Inclusion officer Stephen Mungovan headed to Margny Les Compiegne France. It this wonderful city, with a strong connection to Joan of …
Older People explore their Creativity this Summer Older adults given an opportunity to develop their creative talents through a partnership programme between Age Friendly Ireland and Creative Ireland, delivering creative initiatives to support health and wellbeing in older age. Over this summer and autumn, older people across the country will have the opportunity to take part in new creative initiatives that are being delivered by Age Friendly Ireland. Creative Ireland is funding the initiatives which respond to research on the value of creative engagement for older people’s health and wellbeing. Director of Creative Ireland, Tania Banotti said: “I am delighted that the Creative Ireland Programme is supporting Age Friendly Ireland to enable older people across Ireland develop and engage with creative initiatives at a regional level. The Creative Ireland Programme is founded in the principle that creativity is good for our well being as individuals, as communities and nationally. Research findings published last year by TILDA (The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing) showed conclusively that creative activity positively impacts the lives of older adults by supporting their health and wellbeing.” The regional initiatives were developed in consultation with Older People’s Councils, which are established citizen structures under the national Age Friendly Programme. The initiatives will be open to all older people in the community to take part allowing them sample diverse forms of creative engagement. The six regional initiatives are being delivered by creative partners who were selected following an open call earlier this year: Music Network, Creative Lives, Music Alive, Age & Opportunity, Munster Academy of Dance and artist facilitator Rachel Lartey. • South East Region – A River Flows Through it: Creative Engagement with My Place Arts Facilitator Rachel Lartey will bring individuals and groups from the counties of the south east together in an exchange of creative responses to the natural and cultural environment of their immediate riverine or coastal neighborhood. The project will respond to the impact of the Three Sisters rivers on the landscape and cultural heritage of the region. Older people who live near these historic waters will reflect on how their lives have been influenced by their riverine neighborhood and to express this relationship in a creative way. A River Flows Through it: Creative Engagement with My Place South East Region – [Kildare, Carlow, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny] Rachel Lartey M: 0871422289.
For the past number of years Twilight have built programmes of Integration through sport . The group encourages all ages and nationalities to join with them as the promote the ethos of ‘Communities Are Stronger Together ‘ Events such as their integration world cup support by the FAI and the school boys programme for fun …
