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Take a Bow
Greetings from the Editor
“ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine”
We are shielded from the sun by each other, we rely on each other for shelter.
Greetings to you Active Retirement Members. I hope to be part of Active Retirement Ireland . It can take
you know that you are doing Ireland proud! People courage for someone to visit their local ARA but you
need one other. In an Ireland that may seem cold and make them feel welcome. You go that extra mile and
materialistic to many, ARAs across the country con- being together takes you further than you thought
tinue to embody the best in human values offering you could go. Take a bow Active Retirement Ireland,
support, friendship and a focus on good health, while may you continue to grow and prosper with many new
looking out for one another. members and continued success in the years ahead.
I hope that you will enjoy the Active Retirement “When Nelson Mandela brought us together as Elders,
Annual that we have carefully assembled for 2016. he did so in the belief that together we are stronger,
May you find stories to motivate you, passions to that change happens when people collectively take
inspire you and information to empower you for the action to make our world a better place.”
year ahead. Reports from a selection of ARAs across Mary Robinson
Ireland provide a wonderful glimpse of your vibrant
social and cultural lives. Once again we share the Sharon Ní Chuilibín
winning entries the Cooking Competition and I hope
you will enjoy some of the winning recipes on offer
here.
Here you will find many ideas for staying active as
well as novel ways to enhance your health and
wellbeing. Insights from leaders in many fields
provide much food for thought to keep you going
throughout the year. We share nutritional advice from
Irene Ní Fhlannúra while Deirdre Daly alerts us to
the herbal helpers in our own back gardens. Dolores
Whelan takes us through the magical wisdom of the
Celtic Calendar while Duncan Stewart cheers on a call
to action in building resilience at a local community
level.
From our traditional skills and cultural heritage to
our beautiful bountiful environment, Ireland is rich
and you are also part of this wealth. You are the
ambassadors for an active Ireland that is aware,
informed and making the most of life.
Let us also recognise that you are the lucky ones,
the pioneers. There are thousands more who are yet
1.“By 2021 it has been estimated that there will be 211,00 older people living alone in Ireland. Among men, the north west of the country will see the highest proportion of people
living alone. For women, the cities of Dublin, Cork and Limerick will have the highest proportions.” “Population Aging in Ireland Projections 2002-2021” published by the National
Council on Aging and Older People by Peter Connell and Dr. Denis Pringle. Page 7.
Disclaimer PUBLISHED BY EDITOR Sharon Ní Chuilibín
While Guerin Media Ltd. and Active Retirement Ireland have made every effort to Guerin Media Ltd, CONTRIBUTORS Thanks to all our contributors
ensure the quality of all advertisers and contributors to Active Retirement Sutie E, Merrywell Business Park, including: Teresa ‘O Donoghue, Duncan Stewart,
Ireland’s Annual for 2016, we cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury that Ballymount Road Lower,Dublin 12. Dolores Whelan, Mary Jane Verniere, Jennifer
may be incurred as a result of availing of products or services mentioned herein. Tel: +353 (1) 460 3615 Muldowney, Emer Duffy, Pat Fleming, Maureen
Publication in the Active Retirement Annual does not constitute an endorsement by Mailto: info@guerinmedia.ie Culleton, Trish Conneely, Jerry Collins, Irene Ní
Active Retirement Ireland of any Products or Services mentioned herein. While every Web: www.guerinmedia.ie Fhlannúra, Deirdre Daly, Melanie Fitzgerald Power,
care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this magazine Graham Horgan, Michael Mc Daid, Ronnie Giblin,
at time of printing we apologise for any omissions or errors on our part and trust MANAGING DIRECTOR Gerry Guerin Justin Moran, Declan Lawlor & all the ARAs
that you will advise us of same for correction in future publications. In the case of SALES DIRECTOR Robert O’Connor
advice on matters of health and wellness it is advisable to consult with a healthcare DESIGN Christina Gobbett
professional prior to starting an exercise programme.
PRODUCTION Mary Kiernan
Greetings from the Editor
“ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine”
We are shielded from the sun by each other, we rely on each other for shelter.
Greetings to you Active Retirement Members. I hope to be part of Active Retirement Ireland . It can take
you know that you are doing Ireland proud! People courage for someone to visit their local ARA but you
need one other. In an Ireland that may seem cold and make them feel welcome. You go that extra mile and
materialistic to many, ARAs across the country con- being together takes you further than you thought
tinue to embody the best in human values offering you could go. Take a bow Active Retirement Ireland,
support, friendship and a focus on good health, while may you continue to grow and prosper with many new
looking out for one another. members and continued success in the years ahead.
I hope that you will enjoy the Active Retirement “When Nelson Mandela brought us together as Elders,
Annual that we have carefully assembled for 2016. he did so in the belief that together we are stronger,
May you find stories to motivate you, passions to that change happens when people collectively take
inspire you and information to empower you for the action to make our world a better place.”
year ahead. Reports from a selection of ARAs across Mary Robinson
Ireland provide a wonderful glimpse of your vibrant
social and cultural lives. Once again we share the Sharon Ní Chuilibín
winning entries the Cooking Competition and I hope
you will enjoy some of the winning recipes on offer
here.
Here you will find many ideas for staying active as
well as novel ways to enhance your health and
wellbeing. Insights from leaders in many fields
provide much food for thought to keep you going
throughout the year. We share nutritional advice from
Irene Ní Fhlannúra while Deirdre Daly alerts us to
the herbal helpers in our own back gardens. Dolores
Whelan takes us through the magical wisdom of the
Celtic Calendar while Duncan Stewart cheers on a call
to action in building resilience at a local community
level.
From our traditional skills and cultural heritage to
our beautiful bountiful environment, Ireland is rich
and you are also part of this wealth. You are the
ambassadors for an active Ireland that is aware,
informed and making the most of life.
Let us also recognise that you are the lucky ones,
the pioneers. There are thousands more who are yet
1.“By 2021 it has been estimated that there will be 211,00 older people living alone in Ireland. Among men, the north west of the country will see the highest proportion of people
living alone. For women, the cities of Dublin, Cork and Limerick will have the highest proportions.” “Population Aging in Ireland Projections 2002-2021” published by the National
Council on Aging and Older People by Peter Connell and Dr. Denis Pringle. Page 7.
Disclaimer PUBLISHED BY EDITOR Sharon Ní Chuilibín
While Guerin Media Ltd. and Active Retirement Ireland have made every effort to Guerin Media Ltd, CONTRIBUTORS Thanks to all our contributors
ensure the quality of all advertisers and contributors to Active Retirement Sutie E, Merrywell Business Park, including: Teresa ‘O Donoghue, Duncan Stewart,
Ireland’s Annual for 2016, we cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury that Ballymount Road Lower,Dublin 12. Dolores Whelan, Mary Jane Verniere, Jennifer
may be incurred as a result of availing of products or services mentioned herein. Tel: +353 (1) 460 3615 Muldowney, Emer Duffy, Pat Fleming, Maureen
Publication in the Active Retirement Annual does not constitute an endorsement by Mailto: info@guerinmedia.ie Culleton, Trish Conneely, Jerry Collins, Irene Ní
Active Retirement Ireland of any Products or Services mentioned herein. While every Web: www.guerinmedia.ie Fhlannúra, Deirdre Daly, Melanie Fitzgerald Power,
care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this magazine Graham Horgan, Michael Mc Daid, Ronnie Giblin,
at time of printing we apologise for any omissions or errors on our part and trust MANAGING DIRECTOR Gerry Guerin Justin Moran, Declan Lawlor & all the ARAs
that you will advise us of same for correction in future publications. In the case of SALES DIRECTOR Robert O’Connor
advice on matters of health and wellness it is advisable to consult with a healthcare DESIGN Christina Gobbett
professional prior to starting an exercise programme.
PRODUCTION Mary Kiernan
