Friends of the Elderly, Ireland

21/08/2026

Corporate Volunteering in Action

A huge thank you to the fantastic team from Cover-More Europe who joined us at Friends of the Elderly for a Corporate Volunteering Day.

Corporate volunteering is about much more than giving time. It brings people together, strengthens communities and gives companies an opportunity to see first-hand the difference their support can make.

We are incredibly fortunate to work with corporate partners who share our commitment to ensuring that older people remain connected, valued and part of their communities.

Thank you to the Cover-More Europe team for rolling up your sleeves, getting involved and supporting our work. We loved having you with us! 💚

If your company is looking for a meaningful CSR/ESG volunteering opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. From supporting our social events and charity shop to skills-based volunteering and seasonal programmes, there are lots of ways for teams to get involved.

📍 Friends of the Elderly, 25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1
🌐 friendsoftheelderly.ie

21/08/2026

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Cathy this Friday! 💚

Getting ourselves stretched, refreshed and ready for the weekend with our wonderful Friends of the Elderly community. 🌿✨

A great way to finish the week - thank you, Cathy! 🧘‍♀️💫

20/08/2026

🌊 Our Ocean. Our Stories. Our Heritage. 💙

What a wonderful afternoon at Friends of the Elderly Ireland as we celebrated Heritage Week with our special “My Ocean” Afternoon Tea, in partnership with the Irish Ocean Literacy Network.

Our members shared memories, stories and reflections about what the sea and Ireland’s coastline mean to them — reminding us how deeply the ocean is woven into our lives and our heritage. 🌊🇮🇪

There was plenty of conversation, laughter, tea and, most importantly, friendship. 💚

A huge thank you to the Irish Ocean Literacy Network, everyone who helped make the afternoon possible, and all our members who shared their wonderful memories with us.

Because whether we're sharing stories of the sea or simply sharing a cup of tea...

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19/08/2026

We're delighted to be celebrating Heritage Week tomorrow with our first-ever ocean heritage event at Friends of the Elderly Ireland.

In partnership with the Irish Ocean Literacy Network, we'll be exploring how memories of the sea, shared through stories, poems and conversations, help preserve a vital part of our heritage for future generations. Every story passed on keeps our collective history alive.

🌊 Everyone is welcome to join us from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM for an afternoon of storytelling, conversation and shared memories inspired by our connection to the sea.

As a little taster, enjoy this wonderful story:
https://ioln.ie/stories-from-a-stowaway/

I would say we must be about one of the oldest families in Sailortown. I was born in 1895 at 51 New Andrew Street but moved to my grandmother’s, Sarah Cushnahan, 51 Pilot Street.

18/08/2026

🎶 What’s next for Friends of the Elderly? Strum & Drum! 🥁

We’re excited to introduce Strum & Drum, a creative music project focused on building confidence, discovering new experiences and finding new ways to express yourself through music.

Through exploring different musical instruments and experimenting with rhythm and sound, participants have the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, try something new and discover the confidence that comes with it.

🎸 New experiences
🥁 Building confidence
🎵 Creative expression
❤️ Connection through music

At Friends of the Elderly, we believe it’s never too late to learn something new, discover a creative side and, of course, have a bit of fun along the way.

Strum & Drum - discovering confidence, one beat at a time.

17/08/2026

🌊 MY OCEAN – Afternoon Tea & Memories of the Sea ☕💙

We’re delighted to welcome the Irish Ocean Literacy Network to Friends of the Elderly for a very special afternoon celebrating the sea, friendship and the memories that connect us.

📅 Thursday, 20th August 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00pm
📍 Friends of the Elderly, 25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1

Come along, enjoy afternoon tea and share what the ocean means to you from seaside holidays and childhood adventures to favourite songs and special memories. 🌊

💙 Thinking of becoming a member or volunteering with Friends of the Elderly?

This is the perfect opportunity to come through our doors, meet our members, volunteers and team, and see for yourself what Friends of the Elderly is all about.

Whether you’d like to make new friends, get involved as a volunteer, or simply find out more about what we do, you’ll be very welcome.

🌊☕ Friendship, conversation, memories and a little taste of the sea – we’d love to see you there!

17/08/2026

🌟 What’s On This Week at Friends of the Elderly Ireland 🌟

Looking for great company, new friendships, and enjoyable activities? Join us this week for another fantastic programme at Friends of the Elderly Ireland! 💙

🎵 Monday: Drum & Strum (NEW!)
☕ Tuesday: Social Club
💚 Wednesday: Social Club
🌊 Thursday: Irish Ocean Literacy Network Coffee Morning
🧘 Friday: Yoga with Cathy
🎲 Friday: Wingo

Whether you’re a regular visitor or thinking of coming along for the first time, we’d love to welcome you. 💙

📍 25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1
📞 (01) 873 1855
📧 [email protected]

16/08/2026

Another wonderful week at Friends of the Elderly 💛
Every activity, every smile, and every conversation makes a difference 🌸✨

15/08/2026

💚 A friendly face. A regular visit. A real connection.

Are you an older person living in Dublin 1, Dublin 4, Dublin 15 or Dublin 18 who would enjoy some regular company?

Our Home Visitation Programme connects older people with a friendly volunteer who visits them in their own home – for a chat, a cuppa and, most importantly, friendship. ☕💚

If you would like to find out more, or if you know an older person who might enjoy having a regular visitor, please get in touch with Naoise:

📞 01 873 1855
📧 [email protected]

Sometimes a simple visit can make all the difference.

Please share – you never know who in your community might need a little more connection.

14/08/2026

Afternoon wingo 🍷 🎵