As the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology develops, information bulletins pertaining to ageing issues in Ireland and internationally will be published here periodically.

The Ethnographic Research Unit, Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL) Ten Things about.....Series  

As ethnographers we are in a privileged position when visiting older persons in their homes and communities as we often come across chance remarks and observations that refer to their built environments and material worlds. It is vital for technological interventions to be placed correctly in the home. The ERU believes that these chance remarks and observations are important to all aspects of TRIL research, and currently developing further ‘Ten things about stairs'

We are interested in hearing your suggestions or comments so please send them to 10thingsabout@gmail.com. Check back for more ‘10 things about’ in the future.


Don't Stop Me Now! Older People Research 2008
Older People Research 2008-Produced by AONTAS - joint funded Age & Opportunity

The research, which involved consultation with service providers nationwide and with older people engaged in lifelong learning, set out to map service provision in Ireland and to offer older learners an opportunity to voice their needs and interests in relation to learning opportunities in later life. Read the report.

The Way We Are - Facts about Older Women in Ireland 2008

This report is produced by the Older Women’s Network Ireland (OWN) with funding from the pilot grant scheme of Age and Opportunity and identifies up-to-date gender specific policy data as it relates to older women. Read the report

Central Statistics Office

The Central Statistics Office have produced the first report on Ageing in Ireland. The report examines the lives of people aged 65 and over in Ireland. Read the report here: Ageing in Ireland 2007

Community Profile of Supports and Services for Older People in Galway City.

This is a research study commissioned by Galway City Partnership in March 2008. The study seeks toestablish a community profile of the needs of older people in Galway City, especially those experiencing disadvantage. The research combined primary and secondary techniques.  This report is based on a series of interviews, consultation forums, a questionnaire survey, observations and documentary analyses.  The research was conducted by Josephine Lally and Helen Mortimer on behalf of Galway City Partnership. Read the Report

Directory of Services for Older People.

A new directory of services for older people has been launched in the city to mark Positive Ageing Week. The publication is the brainchild of the HSE’s health promotion services, Galway City Partnership and the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology at NUI Galway. It provides details of services provided by the HSE and other public organisations as well as community and voluntary groups.

The Directory is available for download here.