Author: Senior Times
Senior Times publishes Senior Times magazine and are producers of the SeniorTimes Podcasts. They are also organisers of The 50 Plus Show run throughout the country
With the introduction of electric-powered bicycles, there seems to have been a boom in bike sales in Ireland, and the considerable efforts of some local authorities to provide safer bike lanes along our urban roads, apart from causing some controversary, are encouraging many who have not done much cycling before, to take it up seriously Cycling has come a long way since its popularity began in Ireland nearly 170 years ago. This mode of travel began in the early nineteenth century as what was termed a ‘dandy horse’, a two-wheeled wooden machine with a seat on which the rider sat…
What would a fairer future look like if people of every age had the opportunity to keep learning, earn a living, remain healthy and contribute to their communities? This question lies at the heart of Generations at Work: A Fairer Future for Learning, Earning and Longevity, an international conference taking place at Dublin City University on 22–23 October 2026. Organised by DCU’s Age-Friendly University Unit and the Age-Friendly University Global Network (Europe), the event will bring policymakers, researchers, employers and community organisations into direct conversation with older and younger people. That mix of voices matters. Decisions about longer working lives,…
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Join weaver Seamus Kirwan as he guides you through a living history of wool fibre and its uses, keeping alive the crafts of wool spinning & handweaving. Seamus will be hosting 2 Weaving Workshops at 10.30 and 11.30 and a Wool Spinning Workshop on each afternoon from 2pm to 3pm. To book Your Workshop – Register to Attend The 50 Plus Show for Free HERE Once you have registered, we will send you a timetable of all workshops taking place in order to book your place.
Musical theatre star Rebecca Storm and Sea of Change Choir to perform UN Day concert in Dublin to end violence against women Ireland’s leading lady of musical theatre Rebecca Storm and the Sea of Change choir of cancer survivors will perform an afternoon concert marking the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The renowned singer, known for hits in the 80s and 90s with songs like The Show and leading roles in shows like Blood Brothers and Les Misérables, said she is “honoured” to be commemorating such a momentous day on Wednesday, November 25th at the…
The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) will be offering free health insurance comparisons at the 50 Plus Show in the Salthill Hotel on the 17th & 18th of November. The HIA is the state body that regulates private health insurance in Ireland. We provide free, impartial information about health insurance If you have never switched health insurance plan or provider, you might be overpaying or you might not be on the best plan for your current health needs. Our free comparison tool compares all available health insurance plans in Ireland. Visit our stand at the 50 Plus Show to discuss your…
The UCD School of Medicine working with the Irish Prostate Cancer Outcomes Research (IPCOR) programme are currently recruiting current and former partners of people diagnosed with prostate cancer in Ireland or Northern Ireland for an anonymous research survey exploring partners’ experiences, intimacy, communication, information and support needs Time is now relatively short in the recruitment period, and we are trying to reach eligible partners beyond cancer-specific organisations, particularly adults in older age groups who may not otherwise see the study invitation. To View the Survey and participant information, click on the link below: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/leaflet Eligibility: • aged 18 or…
Sinead Ryan, well known for her ‘Home Show’ on Newstalk every Saturday and her Personal Finance and Consumer Columns in the Irish Independent will be speaking and available to answer your questions afterwards at the Galway 50 Plus Show in the Salthill Hotel on the 17th & 18th of November Sinead will be speaking at 1.30pm on both days on: “Wills, Inheritance and the Fair Deal Scheme: everything you want to know but are afraid to ask” Sinead’s talk at the Cork 50 Plus Show last month Admission to the 50 Plus Show is FREE by Registering with us -…
Hungry Soul, makers of the popular dairy-free cream cheese, will be at the 50 Plus Show. demonstrating you how to make plant-based meals… The owner of Hungry Soul Jacques Brennan, makers of the popular dairy-free cream cheese, will be at the 50 Plus Show in the Salthill Hotel, Galway to show you how to make plant-based meals – cooking healthy meals without dairy, so zero cholesterol! Jacques shows us how simple it can be. With very little effort, a few simple ingredients you can have a delicious meal in no time … and you get to taste them at…