Friends of the Elderly, Ireland

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Friends of the Elderly, Ireland An Irish charity working to alleviate loneliness and isolation. Friends of the Elderly was established in Dublin in 1980.

Our mission is to help alleviate the poverty of loneliness and isolation experienced by so many older people living in Ireland today. The aims of Friends of the Elderly, through our network of volunteers:
• Alleviate loneliness amongst isolated older people through friendship
• Promote respect for each person’s dignity
• Foster independence and help the elderly to live at home for as long as possible.
• Liaise with statutory agencies and voluntary groups in an effort to improve the quality of life of those referred
to Friends of the Elderly
• Improve the services provided for the elderly by highlighting the difficulties they face
• Increase awareness of the important contribution elderly people have to offer

RCN: 20034276
CHY: 12003

11/10/2026

🎶💚 A little Sunday throwback to Wednesday’s special moments at Friends of the Elderly! 💚🎶

A huge thank you to Michael, our wonderful volunteer, and the Garda Band for sharing their time and beautiful music with our members. ❤️

The singing, smiles and joy made it such a lovely afternoon! We’re so grateful for the wonderful people who help make these moments so special. 🥰🎵

❤️

**WE’RE FINALISTS!**We’re incredibly proud to share that Friends of theElderly Ireland has been shortlisted as a finalis...
10/10/2026

**WE’RE FINALISTS!**
We’re incredibly proud to share that Friends of the
Elderly Ireland has been shortlisted as a finalist for the
Best Supporter Experience & Stewardship Award at the
Charity Excellence Awards 2026!
This recognition celebrates our wonderful partnership with Home Store + More, whose generosity, commitment and support have helped us make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
And now, we need your help!
We’re also in the running for the *People’s Choice
Award*, and this one is decided entirely by YOU.
Vote for Friends of the Elderly Ireland:
https://us.list-manage.com/XOHG_4cMMXU?
e=d0024187ac&c2id=e24388e857e34c9e65be8b30b8
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17 Voting closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, 29 October
2026.
Please vote and share with your family, friends and colleagues. Every vote counts!
This recognition belongs to our entire community -
our members, volunteers, donors, supporters,
corporate partners and friends who make our work
possible every day.
Thank you for being part of it.

💙 Yesterday, some of our members had the fantastic opportunity to visit Docusign as part of their Impact Week.The Docusi...
09/10/2026

💙 Yesterday, some of our members had the fantastic opportunity to visit Docusign as part of their Impact Week.

The Docusign team generously gave their time to provide one-to-one technology support, helping our members build confidence with digital tools and develop new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.

A huge thank you to everyone at Docusign for your kindness, patience, and support. Together, we’re helping older people stay connected and engaged in an increasingly digital world.

We’re shortlisted! 🎉We’re delighted to share that Friends of the Elderly has been shortlisted for a 2026 Media Literacy ...
08/10/2026

We’re shortlisted! 🎉

We’re delighted to share that Friends of the Elderly has been shortlisted for a 2026 Media Literacy Ireland Award in the category Best Media Literacy Initiative for Older People.

Our project, AI for Good: Empowering Older People in the AI Age, delivered in partnership with Maynooth University’s Academy for Good, is about making sure older people are not left behind as technology continues to change.

Through practical, supportive learning, our members have been exploring AI, asking questions, building confidence and discovering how new technology can be useful in their everyday lives.

For us, digital inclusion is about much more than learning how to use technology. It’s about confidence, independence, connection and ensuring older people have a voice in our increasingly digital world.

A huge thank you to our members who embraced the project with such curiosity and enthusiasm, and to everyone involved in making it happen.

We’re very proud to see their learning and experiences recognised nationally. 💛
Fingers crossed for the awards on 11 November! 🤞

07/10/2026

🎶💃 What a wonderful afternoon at Friends of the Elderly! ❤️

A huge thank you to the Garda Band for joining us, singing for us, and bringing so much joy, music and laughter to our members. 🎺🎶

It was wonderful to see our members enjoying the music and even getting up to dance! 💃🕺 Your visit created such lovely memories and we are so grateful for the time you spent with us.

Thank you for making our day so special! ❤️

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at the Hotel Parnell Square for hosting a very special Mobility Lunch for our me...
06/10/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at the Hotel Parnell Square for hosting a very special Mobility Lunch for our members as we celebrated the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. 💛

It was a fantastic afternoon filled with friendship, great food, plenty of music and, most importantly, lots of laughter.
We were treated to wonderful music from Lucas, along with a very special performance from the fabulous Carass, who brought such great energy to the afternoon. 🎶

Our Mobility Lunches are so important for members who may find it more difficult to get out and about, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy good company, reconnect with friends and be part of a really special day.

A heartfelt thank you to the Maldron Hotel Parnell Square for looking after our members so well and helping us mark this important international day in such a warm and welcoming way.

Days like this remind us just how much connection, friendship and inclusion matter at every age. 💛

What’s on this week at Friends of the Elderly! 🍂🎶 Join us for a great week of activities, music and fun.
05/10/2026

What’s on this week at Friends of the Elderly! 🍂🎶 Join us for a great week of activities, music and fun.

Looking back on a special morning last Thursday, 1 October, marking the UN International Day of Older Persons. 💙We were ...
04/10/2026

Looking back on a special morning last Thursday, 1 October, marking the UN International Day of Older Persons. 💙

We were delighted to have our TY students from Belvedere College join our members for Hi Digital - a lovely morning of learning, connection and intergenerational support. 💻🤝

Address

25 Bolton Street
Dublin
D01V6H9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35318731855

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