News Release

News Release

For Immediate Release

Emma-Jane Finnegan

Jenkinstown

Dundalk

Co.Louth

Telephone: 086-5494311

2nd November 2008

DJ Ray Dartley Helps Launch Positive Age Week

Pensioners Maeve Reilly, John Murphy and Mary O Keefe joined DJ Ray Dartley for tea yesterday (1.12.08) to toast Age Action Irelands new initiative in the Merrion Hotel as a part of Positive Age Week.

The central aim of Posititve Age Week which runs from (1.12.08 - 5.12.08) is to dispel the many negative perceptions that surround ageing and to transform attitudes. It is also an opportunity to raise much needed funds for the charity.

Positive Age Week will run from Monday 8th - Sunday 15th of December 2008. Throughout the week, people are encouraged to organise parties that celebrate the elderly. They can be anything from a small family gathering to a street party. A nominated fund raiser at each party will accept donations from those attending.

Lorraine Dorgan, deputy chief executive of Age Action Ireland stated, "We need to celebrate the fact that we are living longer; that ageing is not a burden but an opportunity. I would like to encourage as many people as possible around the country to takr part in Positive Age Week."

Age Action Ireland is the national independant organisation on ageing and older people. Its main ain is to improve the quality of life of older people, especially those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable, by enabling those who live full, independent and satisified lives for as long as they wish in their own homes.

To register as a funraise for positive Age Week, Contact Lorraine Dorgan on 012345678

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Name: Emma-Jane Finnegan Number: 086-5494311