Active Ageing — Sponsored

Sign in

#Active Ageing — Sponsored

Active Ageing special report

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Travel industry veteran John Galligan says, 'If you can throw your leg over a bath you can go to Antarctica'.</p>

sponsoredcontent

Retirement is the right time for adventure – take it from the experts

Korea, Colombia, the Galapagos, the Arctic and Antarctica are just some of the destinations growing in popularity with retirees

<p>The Big Bealtaine Tea Party at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Kilmainham kicked off the month-long Bealtaine Festival, celebrating the arts and ageing, in May 2026. Picture: Niall Carson</p>

The social prescription: The importance of staying connected

<p>Strength training helps maintain muscle mass, bone strength, balance, and independence, reducing the risk of falls and, for women in particular as they age, of osteoporosis.</p>

Join the resistance: Strength training means independence in older age

Seniors Enjoying And Having Fun In Rowing Boat

A new chapter: Life after retirement

Happy senior woman at an adult education class looking

A third act: Back to education in later life

Happy mature couple dancing and celebrating together at home

Lost sounds found: Having your hearing checked can give you a new lease of life

Old good looking woman sitting and use tablet to comunicate with her long distance family

Older people online: Take steps in building the confidence to connect

The online world can feel intimidating but there are supports for older people who want to enjoy life as silver surfers

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Spectators clapping in the theater, close up of hands

What’s on in Ireland this autumn-winter for older audiences

Your guide to some of the best events, festivals and reads on offer in the coming season

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Hispanic seniors admiring modern family home from front yard

Sun, sea and the small print: The dos and don'ts of buying a retirement home in the sun

The pension, tax and estate planning issues to consider when retiring abroad

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Couple remodeling their home

Rightsizing: Smaller home, bigger life

Purpose-built communities for older adults offer independent living in homes designed with later life in mind, alongside security, shared amenities and opportunities to stay active

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Happy old elderly senior grandparents family couple clients signs financial insurance, pension, startup, dealing handshake agent

One pension, two paths

Approved retirement funds may offer superior returns but come with investment risk and no guarantees

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026