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Contents

♦ Presidents Overview 2

♦ Report for 2007 from the National Executive Committee

of Active Retirement Ireland
3

♦ The Regional Councils of Active Retirement Ireland 6

♦ National Executive Committee 2007 7

♦ Audited accounts 8

♦ Affiliated Associations 10
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Presidents Overview

As you the Delegates from our 457 Active Retirement Associations meet for the
22nd annual general meeting of Active Retirement Ireland I am privileged to
welcome you all as your President. I also welcome past Presidents and the
National and Regional Officers and Committee Members who will be with us at
this AGM. During their terms of office they have worked tirelessly to raise the
profile and promote the status of older people.

I thank Salthill Active Retirement Association for their organisational input into
this AGM in their native city of Galway. On their behalf, I welcome you to
Galway and trust you will have a pleasant stay, and will return many times in the
future.

We greet the many artists in our organisation whose works are exhibited as part
of our AGM. Our National Art Exhibition is now establishing itself as an annual
event. Please take time out to visit the art exhibition.

As in 2007 the hosting of this AGM and Health Promotion Events has been made
possible through the support of an educational grant from Pfizer Healthcare.

Grateful thanks are also extended to the Galway City Council Arts Officer also Galway Irish Crystal and Royal Tara Fine
Bone China for their support in respect of the National Art Exhibition.

It is with regret we see the departure of our CEO Brian Judd who resigned on the 31st January 2008. Brian has been
with us for almost six years - a period which has experienced huge growth in affiliated groups and total membership.
On behalf of the National Executive and all our affiliated associations we wish Brian well for the future. Our Southern
Regional Development Officer, Betty Smith also retired from her position on the 31st December 2007. Well done Betty
for your work.

Delegates, as we gather here at this AGM to discuss the future of Active Retirement Ireland lets reflect on a short ditty
given to me by the late Jim Ross of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament which Jim called “Confidence”.

There is no better time to say

Just what you think it is today
Tomorrow, is a might have been
Yesterday, a slate wiped clean.

You live and breathe and think today

NOW’s the time to have your say
Do not fear the tone you use
Or speak in words that may confuse.

Thank you, the members of The National Executive, Brian Judd CEO and Helen Boran Administration Secretary for
being so helpful to me during the year. I want also to thank and acknowledge the dedication, encouragement and
hard work of our Development Officers – Kathleen Kumnig, Mary Tyrell, Betty Smith, Seamus Walsh, Seamus O’Shea,
Larry Carey, Gerry Butler and Aidan O’Byrne.

Progress in active retirement has been made in many areas, as detailed in this annual report. It is a privilege to serve
as your National President.

Kevin Molloy
National President

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Report for 2007 from the National Executive

Committee of Active Retirement Ireland

Active Retirement Ireland (formerly The Federation of Active Retirement Associations) is holding its 22nd Annual
General Meeting this year in Salthill, Galway on the 16th of April 2008.

When the Active Retirement movement started in Dunlaoghaire in 1978 it is unlikely its Founders could have
envisaged the national organisation that is in existence today.

What still remains constant; however, are the aims of the Active Retirement movement:

1. To promote the status of older people,

2. To challenge negative stereotyping by promoting older people as the active agents of their own lives rather than
the passive recipients of services and activities undertaken on our behalf,
3. To combat the sense of isolation frequently experienced by older people,
4. To improve quality of life. Many statutory bodies are concerned with the implications of an ageing population in
15 or 20 year’s time – we seek to provide for older groups “now”.
5. To provide opportunities for people to share in lifelong learning experiences including social, educational, creative
and recreational activities.
6. To provide the opportunity to actively contribute skills and expertise to the benefit of the wider community,
7. We ultimately aspire to a society where older people are recognised as full citizens and not simply as dependants
or burdens straining the purse strings. These aims are enduring and underpin the philosophy of the Active
Retirement movement all over the country.

The activities we engage in are obviously important in themselves but what is more important is the effect the coming
together of older people has on one another and on their communities after a lifetime of experience and “know how”.

National Executive & Development

The National Executive, since the 2007 annual general meeting,
has convened at board level on 14 occasions. The National
Executive receives and reviews monthly financial, regional, sub-
committee and public relations reports. The National Executive
approves and ratifies new affiliation applications. Also during
the latter half of 2007 the National Executive in conjunction
with the Regional Chairpersons and Committees conducted
seven regional meetings to consider and unanimously receive
approval for a Five Year Plan for Active Retirement Ireland. The
Executive has approved proposals to form a company, limited
by guarantee – Active Retirement Ireland Limited. More and
more Charities and Community and Voluntary Groups are
adopting this procedure which gives organisations protection
in the event, for example, of claims or lawsuits.

The Delegates who attended our 2007 AGM in the Amber Springs Hotel in Wexford were informed that the number of
active retirement associations (ARAs) established had risen from 397 in 2006 to 425 in 2007. This year saw the establishment
of the 450th association – Banagher Active Retirement in County Offaly. The number of affiliated associations in March
2008 has reached 457 with Active Retirement Ireland having affiliated groups in every county in Ireland.

Information & Publicity

Sports & Leisure Promotions Limited (S&L). This organisation publishes every two months the Senior Times a lifestyle
magazine for older people. The magazine is circulated to Secretaries of all affiliated associations and each issue
contains a page devoted to “active retirement news”. S & L staged two weekend Over 50’s Shows in Limerick in May
2007 and in the RDS in Dublin in October 2007. Active Retirement Ireland organised information stands at both of
these shows which generated good interest and a large number of enquiries. Information stands were also taken at
regional events in Galway, Tramore, Dun Laoghaire, Westport, Killarney, Waterford, Donegal and Tullamore.

The Senior Times and Active Retirement Ireland organised a series of nationwide tea dances, each event attracting
almost 300 “Fred Astaires” and “Gingers Rogers”. These tea dances are preceded by a presentation on healthy ageing
and talks on issues such as osteoporosis and all events have been “sell outs”.

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During the year under review Active Retirement Ireland continues to provide speakers contributing to the Therapeutic
Activity Programme at the St John of God Hospital in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. Speakers also present at the monthly
retirement planning courses organised by the Civil Service Training & Development Centre in Tullamore Co Offaly.

Shared Insurance Scheme

Active Retirement Ireland manages a Public Liability Insurance scheme specially tailored to meet the insurance
requirements of the members of its affiliated associations. The cover extends to a wide range of listed activities and
outings both in Ireland and also overseas. This insurance is priced on a “per member” basis with a maximum premium
figure for associations with large memberships. This shared arrangement allows those affiliated associations with small
memberships to avail of comprehensive public liability insurance cover at highly competitive rates.

Active Retirement Website

Work has continued on the revised website of Active Retirement Ireland during the year. A number of organisations
originally assisted with the financial cost of this project – Bupa Ireland, Caoga Home and Motor Insurances, Galway
Bay/Hudson Bay Hotel Group, Heffernan’s Travel and McGinley Coach Hire and their assistance is gratefully
acknowledged. Links to these Sponsors and other websites of interest will be regularly updated. The volume of ARAs
adding their own individual information into the national organisation’s website – www.activeirl.ie is gradually
increasing A number of examples have now been uploaded to show what information can be made available e.g.
Renmore ARA Co. Galway, Wicklow ARA Co. Wicklow, Cahir ARA Co Tipperary and Gorey ARA Co. Wexford.

Older & Bolder

The Older & Bolder campaign was originally launched in November 2006 steered
by a consortium of five organisations (Age & Opportunity, Irish Hospice
Foundation, Age Action, Irish Senior Citizens Parliament and the Senior Help
Line. The consortium was supported by significant funding from The Atlantic
Philantrophies (AP). Funding for a second phase of Older & Bolder was approved
in January 2008 by AP and the steering consortium has been increased to eight
members with the addition of Active Retirement Ireland, Alzheimer’s Association
and the Carers’ Association. Older & Bolder Phase 2 aims to achieve a stronger
more sustainable ageing sector with increased collaboration and unified voice
influencing public attitudes and challenging ageism.

The campaign seeks to translate government strategy on ageing and older people into better policies and practice and
increased resources. Older & Bolder Phase 2 wants older people in Ireland at local, regional and national levels to be
better informed, supported and motivated to advocate for themselves, to challenge ageism in all its manifestations
and to take an active part in the national agenda.

Tsunami Fund
The amount of contributions made to the Tsunami Fund up to the 31st of December 2007
has increased to €22,092.00. The principal areas where these funds have been used have
been in house repairs, fishing boat purchases and repairs and the establishment of
furniture workshops and food outlets. The funding has also supported parent and
children education classes and self employment development projects. All the projects are
based in Moratuwa, in Sri Lanka and are managed by Pastor Layasing de Silva. Grateful
thanks are extended to all those ARAs who have contributed to the Tsunami Fund.

Irish Sports Council Grants

Active Retirement Ireland continues to have representation on the “Go for Life” steering committee which administers
the Irish Sports Council activity grants for Older People. A large number of active retirement associations were among
the 627 successful applicant groups that shared in the 2007 grant allocation of €350,000. A total of almost €2.3 million
in grants to older peoples groups has been disbursed, under this scheme, over the last seven years. A further round of
these grants will be announced in August/September 2008.

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Growth of Active Retirement

The growth in the Active Retirement movement from its origins in 1978 up to the year 1999 was established through
the extraordinary commitment of many volunteers and honorary officers. When this commitment was assisted by
modest State core funding of IR£50,000 per annum for 3 years in 2000 the rate of progress and expansion in the
organisation accelerated considerably. The following statistics demonstrate the significant progress achieved since
formal core funding from the Department of Health & Children was put into place seven years ago.

YEAR ESTABLISHED ASSOCIATIONS

1999 150
2001 175
2003 200
2005 350
2007 425

Total membership has more than doubled from 10,400 (1999) to over 24,500 in 2007 during a period when many social
commentators are of the opinion that volunteerism in Ireland is declining. The Active Retirement movement is a
powerful antidote to cynicism and disengagement. Active Retirement people participate. They help themselves. They
act to strengthen intergenerational links. Active Retirement combats loneliness and isolation. The movement has much
to contribute to the community and to society in general.

Funding Active Retirement

In 1999, the Minister, at the time, Mr. Tom Moffatt wrote to Active
Retirement Ireland stating that he was happy to approve a grant of
IR£50,000 per annum from the 1st January 2000 towards the
ongoing running costs of the national federation. Mr. Moffatt
added that the position would be reviewed after three years by
which time “I would expect to see significant growth nationally in
your federation’s membership.”

Unfortunately, since 2002/2003 our funding position has never

been properly reviewed and our core funding (which was originally
paid through the Department of Health and Children and now
through the Health Service Executive) has not been increased for
the past four years. Thankfully our affiliated associations voted
overwhelmingly at the 2007 AGM to increase the affiliation fee to
the national organisation from €1 to €5 per Member a decision
which will greatly help to stabilize finances in the coming years.

Brian Judd
Chief Executive

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The Regional Councils of Active Retirement Ireland

Active Retirement Ireland had established seven Regional Councils based on the old Health Board regional areas at
the 31st December 2007. An 8th Regional Council was launched on the 24th January 2008 – the North East Region with
the division of the Midland Region. Regional Councils meet not less than three times a year. Each Regional Council has
a Development Officer(s) and is refunded one third of the affiliation fees generated from the associations established
in their particular regional area. Additional training/development monies are also made available from central funds
to the Regional Councils.

The Eastern Region – Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare

Members – 8,536 (8,280 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 102

The Mid Western Region – Limerick, Clare & Tipperary North

Members – 2,456 (2,096 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 52

The Midland Region – Westmeath, Laois, Offaly & Longford

Members – 1,352 (1,141 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 44

The North East Region – Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath,

Members – 2,069 (2,028 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 43

The North West Region – Leitrim, Sligo & Donegal

Members – 861 (783 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 29

The South Eastern Region – Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny & Tipperary South
Members – 3,857 (3,551 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 54

The Southern Region – Cork & Kerry

Members – 2,632 (2,453 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 67

The Western Region – Galway, Roscommon & Mayo

Members – 2,756 (2,532 in 2006) Number of affiliated associations – 66

Each Regional Council organise annually regional events:-

Training Seminars for Leaders – Committee, Chairpersons, Secretaries and Treasurers

Seminars on Older Peoples’ needs and care

Indoor Mat Bowling Competitions and Sports Fests

Social events – Picnics, Tea Dances, Talent Competitions and Holidays

Arts and Crafts Exhibitions

In 2007 the Regional Councils organised Active Retirement Volunteers for the Senior Help Line and for a number of
surveys/studies in relation to older people.

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National Executive Committee – 2007

The National Executive Committee was elected at the Annual General Meeting of Active Retirement Ireland, held in
the Amber Springs Hotel Gorey Co. Wexford on the 18th of April 2007. This meeting was attended by 355 Delegates.

President Kevin Molloy Gorey Active Retirement Co Wexford

Vice President Tom O’Mahony Wicklow Active Retirement Co Wicklow
National Secretary Nancy Tynan Nenagh Active Retirement Co Tipperary
National Treasurer Gerry Sheridan Ashford Active Retirement Co Wicklow
P.R.O. Breda Dunlea Dublin Airport Active Retirement

Regional Chairpersons **
Br. Christy O’Carroll (Western Region) Knocknacarra Active Retirement Galway
Phyllis O’Halloran (Mid-Western Region) Civil Defence Active Retirement Limerick
Oliver Lynch (Southern Region) Kinsale Active Retirement Co Cork
Jack Kelly (South Eastern Region) Dolmen Active Retirement Co Waterford
May Colbert (Eastern Region) Mount Carmel Active Retirement Dublin 7
Maureen Finlay (Midland Region) Ballycommon Active Retirement Co Offaly
Martin Whyte (North West Region) Ballymote Active Retirement Co Sligo

Executive Committee Members

Nell Foley Blackrock/Monkstown Active Retirement Dublin
Pat Morgan Rosslare Strand Active Retirement Co Wexford
Betty O’Flynn Salthill Active Retirement Co Galway
Sean Treacy Ballycallan Active Retirement Co Kilkenny
Paddy Stanley Dunlaoghaire Active Retirement Co Dublin

There were 14 National Executive Committee meeting convened during the year.

Active Retirement Staff

Brian Judd Chief Executive
Helene Boran Administrative Officer
Larry Carey Development Officer Western Region
Seamus Walsh Development Officer Eastern Region
Seamus O’Shea Development Officer Mid Western Region
Mary Tyrrell Development Officer Midland Region
Kathleen Kumnig Development Officer South Eastern Region
Betty Smith* Development Officer Southern Region
Gerald Butler Development Officer North Western Region
Aidan O’Byrne Development Officer North Western Region

* Betty Smith retired on the 31st December 2007

** Regional Chairs are ex officio Members of the National Executive Committee

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Statement of Income and Expenditure

year ended 31st December 2007

INCOME DETAIL Y/E Y/E

31/12/2007 31/12/2006
€ €
Grant - HSE South Western Area Health Authority 129,000 43,000 (Note 1)
Lottery Funding 10,000 0 (Note 2)
Grant - Dept. Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs 17,500 30,000 (Note 3)
Grant - HSE Western Area Health Authority 6,062 8,786
Affiliation Fees 24,296 22,504
Mail Shot Income 7,905 8,160
Insurance Commissions 13,831 0
Tsunami Donations Received 6,087 6,004
Website Site Sponsorship 2,420 3,630
Pfizer Educational Grant 11,000
228,101 122,084

EXPENDITURE
Salaries & Wages (Administration) 57,411 52,301
Salaries & Wages (Development) 18,963 18,963
Tsunami Donations Paid 6,087 6,004
Rent/Rates 15,277 10,731
Light & Heat 1,119 781
Telephone 1,831 1,926
Office Equipment & Fittings 6,334 8,033
Executive Committee Expenses 6,142 5,716
Administrator’s Expenses 34 77
Printing & Stationery 10,153 4,629
Conference & Council Expenses 9,694 1,276
Advertising 2,954 3,145
General Insurances 535 534
Exhibition 710 1,000
Regional Funding 13,977 27,783
Bank Charges 272 380
Audit & Accountancy 1,392 1,280
Postage 3,487 3,357
Training & Development 32,828 31,006
Miscellaneous 489 763
PRO 1,635 6,112
New ARAs - Subsidy 357 405
I.T.Expenses 5,369 10,519
Gratuities 219 1,464
Travel & Subsistance 5,263 5,691
202,532 203,876

Excess Expenditure over Income 25,569 -81,792

Accumulated Fund 1st January 2006 10,874 57,837
Insurance Reserve Transfer 0 34,829 (Note 4)
Accumulated Fund 31st December 2006 36,443 10,874

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Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2007

Y/E Y/E
31/12/2007 31/12/2006
€ €
CURRENT ASSETS

Bank Current Accounts -3,649 15,389

Bank Deposit Accounts 45,103 103
Cash on Hand 352 400
Prize Bonds 1,270 1,270
43,076 17,162

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued Expenses 6,633 6,288
Insurance Reserve Account 0 0 (Note 4)
6,633 6,288

Net Assets 36,443 10,874

REPRESENTED BY
Accumulated Fund 36,443 10,874

Note 1 Represents a “core grant” (€86,000 per annum) from the Health Service Executive, which supports the
maintenance of the national head office. Arrears of grant in 2006 were paid in 2007.

Note 2 Represents a “once off” grant received from the Department of Health and Children in 2007
This Lottery Funding was given to assist Head Office relocation and office equipment purchase.

Note 3 These funds are restricted to support new development activities only.

Note 4 The insurance reserve account was liquidated in 2006 and all funds transferred to the accumulated fund account.

Report of the Auditors to the Members of the National Executive of

Active Retirement Ireland
We enclose the financial accounts for Active Retirement Ireland for the financial year ending the 31st
December 2007.

We have prepared the Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet for the year ended the 31st
December 2007 from the books, records and information received. In our opinion these financial statements
give a true and fair view of the affairs of Active Retirement Ireland at the 31st December 2007 and of its
surplus of €25,569 (deficit €81,792 for 2006) for the year then ended.

The accounts are in agreement with the underlying books and records.

CDK & Associates

Accountants & Registered Auditors
Mounttown House
62/63 Mounttown Road Lower
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin

2nd March 2008

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Affiliated Associations

Association County/Area Venue

Bagenalstown & District A.R.A. Co. Carlow Muinebheag Community Centre
Baloon Rathoe District A.R.A. Co. Carlow Rathoe Sports and Resource Centre
Borris & District A.R.A. Co. Carlow Oaktree Court Borris
Carlow A.R.A. Co. Carlow The Workingman’s Club
Hacketstown A.R.A. Co. Carlow St. Johns Hall
Leighlinbridge A.R.A. Co. Carlow Parish Centre Leighlinbridge
Tullow A.R.A. Co. Carlow Forward Steps Resource Centre
Active Virginians A.R.A. Co. Cavan St. John’s Hall, Oldcastle Road, Virginia
Blacklion and Belcoo A.R.A. Co. Cavan Mac Nean Resource Centre Blacklion and Health Centre
Drumcor A.R.A. Co. Cavan Drumcor Community Centre
Golden Oldies A.R.A. Co. Cavan Tullacmongan Resource Centre Cavan
Kingscourt A.R.A. Co. Cavan Parish Centre Kingscourt
Lavey Senior Social Club A.R.A. Co. Cavan The Lavey Inn / The Bent Elbow (alternating)
Mullagh/Cross Friendship Club A.R.A. Co. Cavan Mullagh Hall Co. Cavan
East Clare A.R.A. Co. Clare Parish Hall
Ennis A.R.A. Co. Clare Clare Care Harmony Row
Kilkee A.R.A. Co. Clare Mules Creek Bar Kilkee
Kilmihil (Friends of the Meadow) A.R.A. Co. Clare The Meadow Kilmihil
Kilnamona & Inagh A.R.A. Co. Clare Kilnamona Community Centre
Kilrush A.R.A. Co. Clare Kilrush Community Centre
Lisdoonvarna-Burren District A.R.A. Co. Clare The Royal Spa Hotel Lisdoonvarna
Meelick A.R.A. Co. Clare Corbally A.F.C. Club
Miltown Malbay A.R.A. Co. Clare Day Care Centre Ballard Road Miltown Malbay
New Market on Fergus(Going Strong Club)A.R.A. Co. Clare Family Centre Ennis Road
Tulla S/C A.R.A. Co. Clare Tulla
Whitegate A.R.A. Co. Clare Club House Whitegate
Aughadown A.R.A. Co. Cork Church Cross Aughadown
Ballinspittle Friendship Group A.R.A. Co. Cork Ballinspittle Community Centre
Baltimore Over 55’s Social Club Co. Cork Father Cashman Centre, Baltimore 2 Weekly
Bantry A.R.A. Co. Cork BARA House 61 Glengarrif Road Bantry
Bere Island A.R.A. Co. Cork Community Centre Bere Island Co. Cork
Buttevant/Liscarroll/Churchtown A.R.A. Co. Cork Muinnter na Tire Hall Buttevant Co Cork
Caheragh Seniors A.R.A. Co. Cork St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Hall, Drimoleague
Canovee Circle of Friends Group A.R.A. Co. Cork Canovee Community Hall
Cape Clear A.R.A. Co. Cork Club Cleire
Carrigaline A.R.A. Co. Cork Parish Centre Main Street Carrigaline
Castletownbere A.R.A. Co. Cork MacCarthys Rooms
Clonakilty Friendship Club A.R.A. Co. Cork The Grace Centre Sand’s Quay Clonakilty
Cork Get-Together Group Co. Cork Community Centre Sawmill Street
Crookstown Golden Years Group A.R.A. Co. Cork Conerstone Bar
Doneraile A.R.A. Co. Cork Doneraile Community Hall
Drimoleague A.R.A. Co. Cork Parish Hall Drimoleague
Drinagh A.R.A. Co. Cork The Hall Drinagh Co. Cork
Dromtariffe Active Club A.R.A. Co. Cork Dromtariffe Community Club
Dunmanway A.R.A. Co. Cork Parkway Hotel
Enniskeane A.R.A. Co. Cork B.E.D.A. Hall Ballineen
Friends Together A.R.A. Co. Cork Muster Arms Bandon Co. Cork
Glengarrif A.R.A. Co. Cork Village Hall Glengarriff
Goleen A.R.A. Co. Cork Church Hall Goleen
Kinsale A.R.A. Co. Cork Temperance Hall
Leap A.R.A. Co. Cork Health Centre Leap
Macroom A.R.A. Co. Cork Father Ryan Hall, Lucey’s Lane, Macroom
Mallow A.R.A. Co. Cork Parish Centre Mallow
Midleton & District A.R.A. Co. Cork Edmond Rice Centre Midleton
Millstreet Over 50’s A.R.A. Co. Cork Canon O Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet
Newcestown Friendship Group A.R.A. Co. Cork Newcestown Parish Hall
Pfizer A.R.A. Co. Cork Vienna Woods Hotel
Retired Peoples Network Cork A.R.A. Co. Cork La Verna Hall Grattan St. Cork
Ringaskiddy A.R.A. Co. Cork Community Hall Rinaskiddy Co Cork
Schull A.R.A. Co. Cork Parish Hall
Skibbereen Active & Social Club A.R.A. Co. Cork Cara House, Market Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
St. Joseph’s A.R.A. Co. Cork St. Joseph’s Community Centre Old Youghal Road
Turness Cross A.R.A. Co. Cork Turness Cross Care Centre Capwell Rd. Cork City
Young at Heart Douglas A.R.A. Co. Cork St. Columbas Hall, Douglas
Young At Heart Kilbrittain A.R.A. Co. Cork Kilbrittain Village Hall

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Ballyshannon and District A.R.A. Co. Donegal Kilbarrron House Ballyshannon

Cardonagh A.R.A. Co. Donegal Wesley Hall Bridge Street Cardonagh
Carrick Active Age Group A.R.A. Co. Donegal Carrick Old School
Donegal Town A.R.A. Co. Donegal Central Hotel Donegal
Dunkineely Active Age Group A.R.A. Co. Donegal Life Start Centre
Kurling Club Raphoe A.R.A. Co. Donegal Volt. House Raphoe
Letterkenny A.R.A. Co. Donegal The Pastoral Centre
Raphoe Seniors Friday Club A.R.A. Co. Donegal Volt House The Diamond Raphoe Co. Donegal
Serenity A.R.A. Co. Donegal Serenity House
The Widows Group A.R.A. Co. Donegal Parish Centre Stranorlar
Twin Town Friday Club Ballybofey/Stranorlar A.R.A. Co. Donegal Parish Centre Stranorlar
Twin Towns Go for Life A.R.A. Co. Donegal St. Mary’s Parish Centre Stranorlar Co. Donegal
Balbriggan Bowling Club A.R.A. Co. Dublin Community Centre Dublin Street
Blackrock & Monkstown A.R.A. Co. Dublin Parish Hall of St. John the Baptist Blackrock
Cabinteely A.R.A. Co. Dublin St. Bridgids Parish Centre
Dublin Airport A.R.A. Co. Dublin A.L.S.A.A. Dublin Airport
Dun Laoghaire A.R.A. Co. Dublin Boylan Community Centre,Dun Laoghaire
Howth/ Sutton A.R.A. Co. Dublin St.Columbanus Parish Hall Main St. Howth
Johnstown/Killiney A.R.A. Co. Dublin Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Hall
Kill O’ the Grange A.R.A. Co. Dublin Recourse Centre,Holy Family Church Kill Ave,
Leopardstown & District A.R.A. Co. Dublin Leopardstown Inn
Lucan A.R.A. Co. Dublin Church of Ireland Hall
Malahide A.R.A. Co. Dublin Malahide Yacht Club St James Terrace Malahide
Mount Merrion A.R.A. Co. Dublin Community Centre Mount Merrion
Rathcoole A.R.A. Co. Dublin Rathcoole Community Centre
River Valley Swords A.R.A. Co. Dublin Community Centre River Valley
Shankill A.R.A. Co. Dublin St. Annes Resource Centre
Skerries A.R.A. Co. Dublin Holmpatrick Church Hall,Skerries
St. Margaret’s A.R.A. Co. Dublin St. Margaret’s Hall
Stillorgan A.R.A. Co. Dublin St. Lawrences Parish Centre Kilmacud
Abbey Friendship A.R.A. Co. Galway Franciscan Hall Newtownsmith
Athenry A.R.A. Co. Galway Community Hall Athenry
Aughrim A.R.A. Co. Galway St. Catherines Hall Aughrim Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe A.R.A. Co. Galway Gael Schoil
Ballybane A.R.A. Co. Galway Community Centre Ballybane
Barna/Furbo A.R.A. Co. Galway Cillin (Room off the Parish Church)
Castlegar A.R.A. Co. Galway Church Hall Castlegar
Claddagh A.R.A. Co. Galway Domican Hall Claddagh
Claregalway/Carnmore A.R.A. Co. Galway Parish Hall, Claregalway
Clarinbridge A.R.A. Co. Galway Suaimhneas Clarinbridge
Clifden A.R.A. Co. Galway Alcock and Brown Hotel
Craughwell/Ballymana A.R.A. Co. Galway Cawleys Lounge Craughwell
Cumann Iar Oibrithe Lufara , An Spideal A.R.A. Co. Galway Colaiste Chonnacht, An Spideal
Eyrecourt Mellick Clonfert A.R.A. Co. Galway Eyrecourt Community Centre
Galway - Westside A.R.A. Co. Galway Community Centre Westside Galway
Galway City Centre A.R.A. Co. Galway Bridge Club St Mary’s Road
Glenamaddy A.R.A. Co. Galway Social Services Centre
Gort A.R.A. Co. Galway Gort Social Services Centre
Kilkerrin/ Clonberne A.R.A. Co. Galway Kilkerrin Community Dev. Centre
Knocknacarra A.R.A. Co. Galway Joyces Community Centre
Loughrea A.R.A. Co. Galway Kinsella’s Main Street Loughrea
Mervue A.R.A. Co. Galway G.A.A. Hall Mervue
Mountbellew A.R.A. Co. Galway Mountbellew Community Centre
Newcastle A.R.A. Co. Galway Library, Westside, Newcastle
Portumna Over 55 A.R.A. Co. Galway Shannon Oak Hotel Portumna
Renmore A.R.A. Co. Galway Liam Mellows G.A.A. Club
Salthill Galway A.R.A. Co. Galway Captain’s Deck Leisureland Salthill
Tirellan A.R.A. Co. Galway Upper Room Church of Resurrection, Ballinfoyle
Tuam A.R.A. Co. Galway Parish Centre,Dublin Road
Williamstown A.R.A. Co. Galway Parish Hall
Ballinskelligs Group A.R.A. Co. Kerry Community Centre Dungegon
Ballybunion A.R.A. Co. Kerry Ballybunion Community Centre
Ballyduff A.R.A. Co. Kerry Ballyduff
Ballyheigue Over 55’s A.R.A. Co. Kerry Ballyheigue Resource Centre
Ballylongford Go For Life A.R.A. Co. Kerry Community Hall Ballylongford
Ballymacelligot A.R.A. Co. Kerry Kielduff Community Centre

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Baraduff A.R.A. Co. Kerry “Buds” F.R.C. Ballyduff

Beaufort A.R.A. Co. Kerry Beaufort Community Centre
Blennerville A.R.A. Co. Kerry GAA Clubhouse Blennerville
Caherdaniel A.R.A. Co. Kerry Community Hall Caherdaniel
Cahirciveen A.R.A. Co. Kerry Cahirciveen Resource Centre
Castleisland A.R.A. Co. Kerry St. Brigids Hall Castleisland
Clar Seanoiai Na Dromoda A.R.A. Co. Kerry Ionad na Dromoda
Club Ide A.R.A. Co. Kerry St. Brendans Pastoral Centre Rock St. Tralee
Corca Dhuibhne Ladies A.R.A. Co. Kerry Bennes Hotel Dingle
Cromane A.R.A. Co. Kerry Cromane Community Centre
Currow-Currans A.R.A. Co. Kerry Currow Community Centre
Glenbeigh A.R.A. Co. Kerry Teigh Bheite
Kenmare A.R.A. Co. Kerry Voc.School, Bell Height, Kenmare
Killarney A.R.A. Co. Kerry Arus Phadraigh Lewis Rd Killarney
Listowel and District A.R.A. Co. Kerry The Mermaids Listowel
Mid Kerry (Killorglin) A.R.A. Co. Kerry Day Care Centre,Killorglin
Portmagee A.R.A. Co. Kerry The Community Centre
Tarbert Bridewell A.R.A. Co. Kerry Tarbert Community Centre
The Glen St. Finians Bay A.R.A. Co. Kerry The Community Hall Ballinskelligs Co. Kerry
Tralee A.R.A. Co. Kerry St. Johns Centre
Valentia A.R.A. Co. Kerry Community Hospital Knightstown Valentia Island
Waterville A.R.A. Co. Kerry Tech Amergin, Waterville
Golden Years Leixlip A.R.A. Co. Kildare Parish Centre
Kildare A.R.A. Co. Kildare St. Conthleth’s Day Centre
Newbridge A.R.A. Co. Kildare Newbridge Day Care Centre
Newtown - Donadea Senior Citzens Co. Kildare Community Hall, Newtown Donadea
Ballycallan (B.K.K.) A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Ballycallan Hall Ballycallan
Ballyfoyle and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Ballyfoyle Community Hall
Ballyragget A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Canon Malone Hall
Callan and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Priory House Mill Street Callan
Castlecomer A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Community Hall Castlecomer
Ferrybank and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Ferrybank Community House Ard Dara Ferrybank
Freshford A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Freshford Community Hall
Graiguenamanagh A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Duiske Inn
Johnstown and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny St. Kierans Community Hall
Johnswell and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Community Hall Johnswell
Kilkenny A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Club House Hotel
Pal Club Kilmanagh A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Old School House
Slieverue A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Parish Centre Slieverue
Stonyford A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny The Hall in Stonyford
Thomastown and District A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Salmon Pool Mill Street
Tullaroan A.R.A. Co. Kilkenny Tullaroan Community Centre
50+ Active Age Group A.R.A. Co. Laois Methodist Church Hall Portlaoise Co. Laois
Happy Hearts Portarlington A.R.A. Co. Laois Social Services Link Road Portarlington
Mountmellick A.R.A. Co. Laois MDA Irishtown Mountmellick
O’ Moore Place and Lakeglen A.R.A. Co. Laois Community Centre O Moore Place Portlaoise
Rathdowney A.R.A. Co. Laois Peader’s Function Room
Aughnasheelin A.R.A. Co. Leitrim Aughnasheelin Community Centre
Bornacoola Active Age A.R.A. Co. Leitrim Bornacoola Community Centre
Carrigallen Drumela A.R.A. Co. Leitrim Kilbracken Arus
Adare A.R.A. Co. Limerick Ferdia House, Moorehall Retirement Village
ARRA Friends Newcastle West A.R.A. Co. Limerick Desmond Complex Gortboy Newcastle West
Askeaton A.R.A. Co. Limerick The Hall Askeaton
Broadford & District A.R.A. Co. Limerick Community Centre Broadford
Caherdavin & District A.R.A. Co. Limerick Caherdavin Community Centre
Castletown/Ballyagran/Colmanswell A.R.A. Co. Limerick Castletown Community Hall
Dromin Athlacca A.R.A. Co. Limerick Dawn Court Athlacca Kilmallock
Janesboro ( Lady Queen of Peace) A.R.A. Co. Limerick Janesboro Socer Club
Kilfinane A.R.A. Co. Limerick Teach na Cellia Community Hall
Kilmallock A.R.A. Co. Limerick Kilmallock Pastoral & Resource Centre
Limerick Central A.R.A. Co. Limerick Dominican Hall
Limerick City A.R.A. Co. Limerick St. Josephs Hall
Limerick County Civil Defence A.R.A. Co. Limerick County Hall Dooradoyle Limerick
Limerick Holy Rosary A.R.A. Co. Limerick Salesian Convent
Limerick North A.R.A. Co. Limerick UNITAS Hall High Road Thomond Gate
Monaleen/Milford A.R.A. Co. Limerick GAA Club Monaleen/Milford

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Murroe A.R.A. Co. Limerick Muintir na Tire Hall

Pallasgreen Limerick A.R.A. Co. Limerick Pallasgreen Community Centre
Patrickswell A.R.A. Co. Limerick Patrickswell Community Centre
Rockhill Bruree A.R.A. Co. Limerick Rockhill Bruree Community Centre
St. Brigids & St. Patricks A.R.A. Co. Limerick St. Patricks and Dublin Road
St. Senans (Foynes) A.R.A. Co. Limerick Foynes Community Centre
Stonehall A.R.A. Co. Limerick The Community Centre Kilcornan
Thursday Club (Clarina) A.R.A. Co. Limerick Ballybrown GAA
Ballyleague / Lanesboro A.R.A. Co. Longford Convent of Mercy Lanesboro
Club 89 A.R.A. Co. Longford Family Centre St. Mel’s Road Longford
Club ‘91 A.R.A. Co. Longford Dean Egan Community Hall Ballymahon
Longford A.R.A. Co. Longford Family Centre St Mels Road
Moatsiders A.R.A. Co. Longford Rath Mhuire Resource Centre
Newtown Forbes Senior Citzens Club A.R.A. Co. Longford Parish Hall Main St. Newtown Forbes Longford
Tang Golden Years Club A.R.A. Co. Longford Tang Community Centre
Ardee A.R.A. Co. Louth Ferdia House Moorehall Retirement Village
Drogheda A.R.A. Co. Louth Stables Bachelors Lane
Dundalk A.R.A. Co. Louth Carol Mead Hall
Faughart Social Group A.R.A. Co. Louth Community Resource Centre Kilcurry
Lann-Leire & District A.R.A. Co. Louth Dunleer Recreation Centre
Mattock Rangers A.R.A. Co. Louth Mattock Rangers Community Centre
Omeath and District A.R.A. Co. Louth Dolmen Centre Omeath
Balla A.R.A. Co. Mayo Balla Resource Centre
Ballina A.R.A. Co. Mayo Pastoral Centre Cathedral Rd Ballina
Ballindine/Irishtown A.R.A. Co. Mayo Ballindine Community Centre
Ballinrobe A.R.A. Co. Mayo Parish Centre Cornmarket Ballinrobe
Ballyhaunis A.R.A. Co. Mayo Parish of Annagh
Castlebar A.R.A. Co. Mayo Family Life Centre
Charlestown A.R.A. Co. Mayo Pastoral Centre Charlestown
Claremorris A.R.A. Co. Mayo Dalton Inn Hotel
Crossmolina A.R.A. Co. Mayo Enterprise Centre & Town Hall
Foxford A.R.A. Co. Mayo Social Services Centre Chapel Road
Kilmaine A.R.A. Co. Mayo Kilmaine Community Hall
Kiltimagh Tuesday Club A.R.A. Co. Mayo C.D.P. Office, Main Street Kiltimagh
Mayo Abbey A.R.A. Co. Mayo Mayo Abbey Parish, Claremorris
Newport A.R.A. Co. Mayo Craft Room Carey Walsh Building
Roundfort A.R.A. Co. Mayo Roundfort Community Centre, Roundfort.
Swinford A.R.A. Co. Mayo The Orchard Community Centre Park Road Swinford
Westport A.R.A. Co. Mayo Plougastel Court Distillery Road
Young at Heart Taugheen Claremorris A.R.A. Co. Mayo Taugheen Community Centre, Taugheen, Claremorris
Athboy A.R.A. Co. Meath St. James Hall Athboy
Ballivor A.R.A. Co. Meath McLaughlin’s Lounge, The Village Inn Ballivor
Beauparc A.R.A. Co. Meath Yellow Furze Church Hall
Bohermeen A.R.A. Co. Meath Bohermeen Community Centre
Carnaross A.R.A. Co. Meath Parish Hall Carnaross
Castletown K.P. A.R.A. Co. Meath Castletown Community Centre
Crossakiel (Young at Heart) A.R.A. Co. Meath Conference Room “Halfway House” Ballinlough
Drumconrath A.R.A. Co. Meath Parish Centre Drumconrath Co. Meath
Dunboyne A.R.A. Co. Meath Old School Main Street Dunboyne
Dunderry A.R.A. Co. Meath Parish Hall Dunderry
East Meath A.R.A. Co. Meath St. Mary’s Meeting Rooms Julianstown
Enfield A.R.A. Co. Meath Flattery’s Lounge Enfield
Grúpa Gniomhach Scortha A.R.A. Co. Meath Halla Baila Ghibs
Kells A.R.A. Co. Meath Edmond Rice Centre Kells
Kildalkey A.R.A. Co. Meath St.Dympna’s Hall,Kildalkey
Kilmessan Co. Meath A.R.A. Co. Meath Old School Kilmessan
Moynalty A.R.A. Co. Meath Muintir na Tire Hall Moynalty
Navan A.R.A. Co. Meath
Nobber Friendship Club A.R.A. Co. Meath Nobber Community Hall
Oldcastle A.R.A. Co. Meath Activity Centre,Health Centre,Oldcastle
Rathkenny A.R.A. Co. Meath Parochail House
Slane A.R.A. Co. Meath Coyningham Hotel/Parochial Hall
Summerhill A.R.A. Co. Meath Third Age Centre
Wilkinstown A.R.A. Co. Meath Wilkinstown Community Centre
CARA A.R.A. Co. Monaghan Clough Valley Day Care Centre Carrickmacross
Clones A.R.A. Co. Monaghan Community Centre

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Corduff/Raferagh A.R.A. Co. Monaghan Corduff Community Centre, Carrickmacross

Inniskeen Active & Social Seniors Group A.R.A. Co. Monaghan Inniskeen Community
Killanny Active A.R.A. Co. Monaghan Killanny Hall
Ballycommon A.R.A. Co. Offaly Kilmurray Community Centre
Banagher A.R.A. Co. Offaly Crank House Banagher
Barna A.R.A. Co. Offaly Barna, Dunkerrin, Birr, Co. Offaly
Birr A.R.A. Co. Offaly St. Ann’s Resource Centre
Carrick Riverstown Kileen A.R.A. Co. Offaly Carrig and Riverstown Community Centre
Clara Leading A.R.A. Co. Offaly Clara Community and Family Resource Centre
Clodagh A.R.A. Co. Offaly Rahan Comminity Centre
Cloghan A.R.A. Co. Offaly Cloghan Hall Birr Co. Offaly
Cloghan Coffee Morning A.R.A. Co. Offaly Cloghan Community Centre
Cloneygowan A.R.A. Co. Offaly CYMS Hall Cloneygowan
Croghan Hill A.R.A. Co. Offaly Croghan Community Centre
Daingean A.R.A. Co. Offaly Daingean Town Hall
Durrow A.R.A. Co. Offaly Durrow Hall, Co. Offaly
Ferbane (West Offaly) A.R.A. Co. Offaly Ferbane Arts & Heritage Centre
Golden Years (Edenderry/Carbury) A.R.A. Co. Offaly Ofalia House, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
High Street Belmont A.R.A. Co. Offaly High Street Community Centre
Kilclonfert Seniors Group A.R.A. Co. Offaly Kilclonfert Community Centre
Pullough A.R.A. Co. Offaly Community Centre Pullough
St. Brigids A.R.A. Co. Offaly Cloneyhurke Portarlington Co. Offaly
Tir na nOg A.R.A. Co. Offaly St. Joseph’s Community Centre
Tullamore A.R.A. Co. Offaly Irish National Forester’s Hall Church Street
Athleague A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Community Centre Athleague
Athlone Drum A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Drum Parish Hall
Aughrim/Kilmore A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Community Centre Dangan
Ballaghaderreen A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Spelman’s Motel
Ballybay Kiltoom A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Ballybay Parochial Hall
Ballyforan & Dysart A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Ballyforan Hall
Boyle A.R.A. Co. Roscommon The Crescent Health Centre
Breedogue A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Callow Community Centre
Castlecoote and Fuerty Co. Roscommon St. Kiernan’s Community Centre
Castlerea A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Family Centre,St.Patrick’s St.Castlerea
Curraghboy Brideswell A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Curraghboy GAA Centre
Elphin A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Elphin Day Care Centre
Four Mile House A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Kilbride Community Centre
Loughglynn Castlerea (Woodlands Evergreen) A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Community Centre Loughlynn
Moore A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Moore Hall
Roosky A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Roosky Old School
Roscommon Town A.R.A. Co. Roscommon St. Coman’s Club Roscommon
Strokestown A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Bawn Lodge, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
Tisara (Four Roads) A.R.A. Co. Roscommon Four Roads Community Centre
Ballinafad A.R.A. Co. Sligo
Ballintogher A.R.A. Co. Sligo Ballintogher Enterprise Centre
Ballymote A.R.A. Co. Sligo Pastoral Centre Ballymote
Cliffoney A.R.A. (Young at Hearts Club) A.R.A. Co. Sligo Medical Health Centre
Collooney & Ballinacarrow A.R.A. Co. Sligo Collooney HSE Day Centre
Easkey Active Age Group A.R.A. Co. Sligo Dromore West, Community Centre
Maugherow Active Age A.R.A. Co. Sligo Carrigans Health Centre
Monday Club - Gleann A.R.A. Co. Sligo Gleann Community Centre Drumnacool via Boyle
Skreen A.R.A. Co. Sligo Skreen Day Care Centre
Skreen/Dromard Community Care A.R.A. Co. Sligo Skreen/Dromard Health Centre
Sligo A.R.A. Co. Sligo Domican Hall Dominic Street
Star of the Sea Strandhill A.R.A. Co. Sligo Strand House Strandhill Co. Sligo
Tubbercurry A.R.A. Co. Sligo Health Centre Tubbercurry
Annacarthy A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Parish Hall
Cahir A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Cahir House Hotel
Cappawhite A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Ozanam House Cappawhite
Carrick-on-Suir A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Parish Hall Greenside Carrick - on - Suir
Cashel and District A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Parish Centre, Friar Street
Clonmel A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Social Service Hall Morton Street Clonmel
Cloughjordan, Senior Citizens A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Parochial Hall Step Road
Drangan & Cloneen A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Community Hall Drangan
Galbally A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Galbally Community Centre
Kilcommon A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Kilcommon Community Hall

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Killenaule A.R.A. Co. Tipperary St. Mary’s Hall

Knockavilla A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Knockavilla Commnunity Hall
Lower Ormond A.R.A. Co. Tipperary The Tavern
Nenagh A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Nenagh Library
Puckane & Carrig & Dromineer Co. Tipperary Puckane or Ballycommon 2 weeks interval
Roscrea A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Community Hall, Rosemary St. Roscrea
St. Ruadhan’s A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Lorrha Dorrha GAA Clubhouse Redwood Co Tipp
Templemore A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Golf Club Templemore
Thurles A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Park Avenue House Thurles
Tipperary A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Community Service Centre Tipperary Town
Upper Church & Drombane A.R.A. Co. Tipperary Drumbane Community Centre
Clodagh Co. Waterford A.R.A. Co. Waterford Community Hall, Portlaw
Comeragh A.R.A. Co. Waterford Woodlands Hotel Dunmore Road
Deise A.R.A. Co. Waterford Waterford Bridge Centre Thomas Street
Dolmen A.R.A. Co. Waterford Holy Cross Lounge
Dungarvan & District Branch A.R.A. Co. Waterford Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan
Friends of Assisi House A.R.A. Co. Waterford Assisi House Day Centre
Sacred Heart A.R.A. Co. Waterford Butler Community Centre
Tramore A.R.A. Co. Waterford Community Care Centre
Waterford A.R.A. Co. Waterford Lifetime Lady Lane Centre Waterford
An Grianan A.R.A. Co. Westmeath The Village Hall
Ballymore Thursday Club A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Ballymore Centre
Castle Writers A.R.A. Co. Westmeath St. Peter’s Parish Centre Athlone
Killucan Area Services Ltd A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Rathwire Hall Killucan Co. Westmeath
Millennium Group A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Heritage Centre
Moate A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Carmelite Pastoral Centre The Newtown Moate
Shannonbridge A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Parish Hall Shannonbridge
St. Mary’s A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Clonmacnois Room, Presbytery, St. Mary’s Athlone
St. Peters A.R.A. Co. Westmeath St. Peters Parish Centre, Athlone
Tyrrellspass A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Old Church Hall Tyrrellspass
Young at Heart Kilbeggan A.R.A. Co. Westmeath Training Room S.W.E.E.T.S. Ltd Kilbeggan
Bree A.R.A. Co. Wexford Bree Community Centre
Bunclody A.R.A. Co. Wexford Redmonds Loft Main St. Bunclody
Craanford A.R.A. Co. Wexford Craanford Community Centre
Enniscorthy A.R.A. Co. Wexford Riverside Park/Donohoe’s
Ferns and District A.R.A. Co. Wexford Mogue’s Cottage
Gorey A.R.A. Co. Wexford Ashdown Park Hotel,Gorey
Kilmuckridge (Women Together) A.R.A. Co. Wexford Kilmuckridge Health Centre
Kilrane/Rosslare Harbour A.R.A. Co. Wexford Railway Social Club
Monageer A.R.A. Co. Wexford The Tavern,Monageer
New Ross A.R.A. Co. Wexford Augustinian Hall Chapel Street
Piercestown/Murrintown A.R.A. Co. Wexford Piercetown Community Centre
Poulpeasty & District Co. Wexford Parish Hall
Raheen A.R.A. Co. Wexford Raheen Community Centre
Ramsgrange A.R.A. Co. Wexford St. Louis Day Care Centre Ramsgrange
Rosslare Strand A.R.A. Co. Wexford Crosbie Cedars Hotel Rosslare
Taghmon Camross A.R.A. Co. Wexford Health Centre Taghmon
Wexford A.R.A. Co. Wexford Clonard Community Centre
Arklow A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Arus Lorcain Parish Hall
Ashford Community A.R.A. Co. Wicklow The Woodpecker
Baltinglass and District A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Inisfail Baltinglass
Bray A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Little Flower Hall, Bray
Greystones & District A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Kilian House Family Centre Greystones
Laragh/Glendalough & District A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Brockagh Resource Centre
Roundwood A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Old School, Roundwood
St. Josephs Newtownmountkennedy A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Community Centre Newtownmountkennedy
Tinahely A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Courthouse Arts Centre
Vevay A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Villa Pacis, Putland Road Bray
Wicklow A.R.A. Co. Wicklow Scout Hall on South Quay
St. Teresa’s Clarendon St. A.R.A. Dublin 02 Room over the Bell Café in Clarendon Street D.2
Trinity College A.R.A. Dublin 02 Trinity College
Clontarf A.R.A. Dublin 03 St. Anthonys House Clontarf
Fairview A.R.A. Dublin 03 Our Ladys Hall,Philipsburgh Ave.
Kincora/Clontarf A.R.A. Dublin 03 St.John’s Resource
Marino A.R.A. Dublin 03 Carleton Hall
St. Gabriel’s Parish Seniors Club A.R.A. Dublin 03 G.A.A. Club, Seafield Road West, Clontarf

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Donnybrook A.R.A. Dublin 04 Parish Centre rear Donnybrook Church

Haddington Road Keep Fit A.R.A. Dublin 04 Parish Centre St. Mary’s Haddington Road
Ringsend A.R.A. Dublin 04 C.Y.M.S. St. Patrick’s Villas Ringsend
Ardlea A.R.A. Dublin 05 Parish Hall St. John Vianney Church
Artane A.R.A. Dublin 05 St.Paul’s Youth Club Gracefield Road
Coolock Kilmore West A.R.A. Dublin 05 Amateur Football League
Coolock St. Lukes A.R.A. Dublin 05 Cromcastle Recreation Centre
Donaghmede A.R.A. Dublin 05 Donaghmede House, Newbrook Road
Donnycarney A.R.A. Dublin 05 Social Sevices Centre Malahide
Grange Woodbine A.R.A. Dublin 05 Grange/Woodbine Residents Assoc.Club
Kilbarrack A.R.A. Dublin 05 Kilbarrack Community Centre
Kilbarrack Over 60’s Club A.R.A. Dublin 05 St. Benedict’s Resource Centre
Killester A.R.A. Dublin 05 Sybil Hill Convent
Raheny A.R.A. Dublin 05 St.Peters College (bowling) Raheny Court
St. Brendans Coolock A.R.A. Dublin 05 Community Hall Coolock
St. Monica’s A.R.A. Dublin 05 Edenmore Youth Club
Dublin Institute of Technology A.R.A. Dublin 06 Fitzwilliam House, 30 Upper Pembroke Street
Guinnness A.R.A. Dublin 06 Guinness Recreational Centre
Milltown A.R.A. Dublin 06 Parish Centre Milltown Road Dublin 6
Mount Argus A.R.A. Dublin 06 Communityt Hall Lower Kimmage Road
Ranelagh A.R.A. Dublin 06 Beechwood Community Centre
Rathgar A.R.A. Dublin 06 Parish Centre 52 Grosvenor Road Rathgar
Rathmines A.R.A. Dublin 06 St.Mary’s Centre,Richmond Hill,Rathmines
Templeogue A.R.A. Dublin 06W St.Marys Rugby Club,Templeville Road
Willington Templeogue A.R.A. Dublin 06W Pastoral Centre St. Judes Church Willington
Aughrim Street A.R.A. Dublin 07 Parish Community Centre Prussia Street
Cabra A.R.A. Dublin 07 Christ the King Parochail Hall
Mount Carmel A.R.A. Dublin 07 Community Centre Nelson Street Dublin 7
Phibsboro A.R.A. Dublin 07 St. Peter’s Club, 4 Cabra Road
Inchicore Oblate A.R.A. Dublin 08 Naomh Mhuire Basketball Hall
Inchicore St. Michaels A.R.A. Dublin 08 St. Michaels Community Centre
Rialto A.R.A. Dublin 08 St. Andrews Community Centre
St. Kevins (Harrington Street A.R.A. ) Dublin 08 Community Hall Bloomfield Avenue S.C. Road
Beaumont A.R.A. Dublin 09 Pastoral Centre
Beaumont Hospital A.R.A. Dublin 09 Beaumont Hospital
Drumcondra Bowling Club A.R.A. Dublin 09 Corpus Christi Hall Home Farm Road
Glasnevin Village A.R.A. Dublin 09 Parish Centre Glasnevin Village
Santry Lorcan A.R.A. Dublin 09 Community Hall Lorcan Green
Whitehall A.R.A. Dublin 09 Parish Centre
Ballyfermot A.R.A. Dublin 10 Our Lady of Victories Youth Centre
Ballygall A.R.A. Dublin 11 Fr. Moloney Centre
Finglas West (St.Fergal’s) A.R.A. Dublin 11 St. Fergals Boys School Cappagh Road
Glasnevin North A.R.A. Dublin 11 Our Lady of Victories School Hall
Castle A.R.A. Dublin 12 Community Centre, Walkinstown Avenue,
Crumlin, St. Agnes A.R.A. Dublin 12 St. Agnes Parish Hall Crumlin Village
Crumlin, St. Bernadettes A.R.A. Dublin 12 Parish Hall Clogher Road
Greenhills A.R.A. Dublin 12 Greenhills Community Centre
Kimmage Manor A.R.A. Dublin 12 Kimmage Manor Church Hall
Perrystown Manor Estate A.R.A. Dublin 12 Perrystown,Manor Est Community Centre
Baldoyle A.R.A. Dublin 13 Baldoyle Community Centre Main Street
Churchtown A.R.A. Dublin 14 Good Shepherd Parish Centre D.14
Dundrum A.R.A. Dublin 14 Dundrum Church Hall
Rathfarnham A.R.A. Dublin 14 Parish Hall Willbrook Road Rathfarnham
Blanchardstown A.R.A. Dublin 15 St. Brigids Community Centre
Castleknock A.R.A. Dublin 15 Parish Centre Our Lady Mother of the Church
Ballinteer A.R.A. Dublin 16 St Johns GAA Club Pavillian Grange Road
Knocklyon A.R.A. Dublin 16 Knocklyon Youth and Community Centre
Bonnybrook A.R.A. Dublin 17 Family Centre Green Castle Road
Foxrock A.R.A. Dublin 18 Foxrock Community Hall
Chapelizod A.R.A. Dublin 20 Riverview Court
Tymon Bawn (Bowls) A.R.A. Dublin 24 Tymon Bawn Community Centre
Tymonbawn A.R.A. Dublin 24 Community Centre

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Active Retirement Ireland

Wishes to thank the following Sponsors for their generous support in
connection with our AGM and National Art Competition in Galway in April 2008

AIB plc

Bank of Ireland

Bons Secours Hospital

Dawn Dairies

Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Greyhound Track

Galway Racing Board

Irish Distillers

Joyce’s Supermarkets

McCambridge’s Ltd Grocers

Raidio na Gaeltachta

Salthill Hotel

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union

St. Columba’s Credit Union

Tesco

TG4

The Connaught Tribune

The Galway Advertiser

The Irish Examiner

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The Active Retirement Movement aims to help Older People lead a

full, happy and healthy retirement by offering organised
opportunities for a wide range of activities – holidays, outings and
socials; creative and learning programmes; indoor and outdoor
sports; and community work.

Our philosophy is based on self-help

We do things by ourselves for ourselves

We draw on the skills and experience of

our Members

We pay membership fees and cover other

expenses

We promote sustaining activity and

independence

We encourage continued involvement of

our Members in the community

Report compiled with the assistance of an educational grant from Pfizer Healthcare