Positive Ageing Week 2026

Positive Ageing Week 2026 –Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October

Positive Ageing Week is all about celebrating ageing positively and highlighting the many ways we can stay active, connected and involved in our communities as we get older.

To celebrate, we are running a series of FREE ‘Come & Try It’ activities across Waterford city and county, giving older adults the chance to try something new, get moving, meet others and have some fun along the way.

✅ All activities are FREE*
📍 Taking place across Waterford city & county
🎟️ Places are limited, so early booking is recommended!
👉 BOOK HERE NOW!

Come along, try something different and celebrate Positive Ageing Week 2026 with us!

These are just some of the events finalised so far, keep an eye on our website and social media over the coming weeks as we announce even more opportunities to get involved…

JUST ADDED!! Come & Try Hillwalking with Dungarvan Hillwalking Club
Sunday 27 September, 9.30am – Grade B: Comeragh Mountains
A 12km walk lasting 5–6 hours, with a climb of over 500m.
This is a faster paced walk requiring a good level of fitness. Meeting point to be confirmed.

Sunday 27 September, 11am – Grade C: Melleray
A more relaxed 6.6km walk along mountain paths and tracks.
Allow 3 hours, with a climb of up to 160m. Meeting point to be confirmed.

Thursday 1 October, 12 noon – Grade B: Mauma Road
An 8km walk lasting around 4 hours, with a climb of over 420m.
This is a faster paced walk requiring a good level of fitness. Meeting point to be confirmed.

Thursday 1 October, 1.45pm – Grade C: Colligan Woods
A leisurely 6km woodland walk lasting around 2.5 hours, with a climb of over 150m.
Meet at the car park at Wooden Bridge.

🥊 Boxercise Programme

Date: Four-Week Programme starting Saturday 26th September
Time: 11.45am
Venue: St. Paul’s Boxing Club, Lisduggan, Waterford
Details: We’ve teamed up with St. Paul’s Boxing Club for a FREE four-week Boxercise Programme for Men & Women aged 50+
Cost: FREE

🚶 Tramore Dunes Walk

Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 10am
Venue: Meet at the Burrows Car Park
Details: A social stroll around the Dunes Loop.

🏑 Try Croquet

Date: Sunday 27 September
Time: 11am
Venue: Dobbyn’s Field, Cheekpoint
Details: We’ve teamed up with South East Community Croquet for a Taster Session for men and women over 50.

🏑 Try Croquet

Date: Monday 28th September
Time: 11am
Venue: Passage East Community Park
Details: We’ve teamed up with South East Community Croquet for a Taster Session for men and women over 50.

🏸 Try Badminton

Date: Monday 28th September
Time: 3pm–4pm
Venue: Butler Community Centre, St John’s Park, Waterford
Details: A Badminton Taster Session for men and women over 50.

🥾 Cruachán Paorach Walk

Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 10am
Meeting Point: Kilmacthomas Mill Car Park to carpool to the start
Details: We’ve teamed up with Kilmacthomas Hillwalking Club for a FREE forestry trail walk up to the top of Cruachán Paorach.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours Distance: 8km Difficulty: Moderate
What to bring: Hiking boots are essential. Please bring waterproof gear, water and a snack.

🎳 Try Lawn Bowls

Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 3pm–5pm
Venue: Causeway Tennis & Bowls Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan
Details: We’ve teamed up with Causeway Tennis & Bowls Club in Abbeyside for a FREE Lawn Bowls Taster Session.
Booking: Please book your place by calling Ray Fuller from Waterford Older People’s Council on 085 145 1872.

🏓 Try Table Tennis

Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 6.30pm–7.30pm
Venue: SETU Arena, Carriganore, Waterford
Details: We’ve teamed up with Waterford Table Tennis Club for a Table Tennis Taster Session for men and women over 50.
Equipment: All equipment will be provided.

💪 Try Circuits & Pilates

Date: Thursday 1st October
Time: 10.15am–11.15am
Venue: Kingfisher Club, Waterford
Details: We’ve teamed up with the Kingfisher Club for a Circuits (30 mins) & Pilates (15 mins) Taster Session for men and women 50+.
What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive runners.

🏸 Try Badminton – Lismore

Date: Thursday 1st October
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lismore Community Centre
Details: We’ve teamed up with Lismore Badminton Club for a Badminton Taster Session for men and women over 50.
Equipment: All equipment will be provided.

🏓 Social Table Tennis*

Dates: Friday 2nd October, Friday 6th November & Friday 4th December
Time: 12 noon–1pm, followed by tea/coffee
Venue: Kingfisher Club, Waterford
Details: We’ve teamed up with Table Tennis Stars Waterford for a series of monthly Social Table Tennis sessions.
Cost: €15 for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee).

🎯 Come & Try Pétanque

Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: Drop in between 10.30am and 1.30pm
Venue: Tramore Pétanque Club – opposite the Majestic Hotel
Details: We’ve teamed up with Tramore Pétanque Club for a taster session for men & women over 50!

🏑 Try Croquet

Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: 11am
Venue: Railway Square | Tramore
Details: We’ve teamed up with South East Community Croquet for a Taster Session for men and women over 50.

🏑 Try Croquet

Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: 2pm
Venue: Carbally Community Centre
Details: We’ve teamed up with South East Community Croquet for a Taster Session for men and women over 50.

✅ All activities are FREE*
👉 BOOK HERE now via Eventbrite

For bookings or more information, please contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Over 50’s – What’s on!

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s
All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie
from 9am on TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026*

🌊 Sea Dipping Together – Come & Try It! *BOOK SEA DIPPING HERE NOW

We’ve teamed up with Dunmore East Swim Club for a Sea Dipping Programme for over 55s.

Perfect for beginners who’d like an introduction to sea swimming – and with the sea at its warmest around this time of year, it’s a great time to give it a go!

Starting: Wednesday 19th August
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Lawlor’s Beach, beside The Strand Inn, Dunmore East
Cost: €25 for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee)

🎾 Tennis Starts Here!

A Beginners’ Six-Week Tennis Programme for men and women over 60, in partnership with Tramore Tennis Club.

Starting: Monday 14th September
Time: 10am–11am
Venue: Kingfisher Club, Waterford
Cost: €20 for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee)
Equipment: Rackets and balls will be provided.

🚶 Walk, Breathe & Connect

For: Adults of all abilities
Dates & Locations:

Tuesday 22nd September, 12 to 1.30pm — Crough Wood
Tuesday 13th October, 12 to 1.30pm — Anne Valley
Tuesday 10th November, 12 to 1.30pm — Colligan Wood

Details:
An inclusive walking and nature-therapy programme for adults living well, led by Sarah Hourigan from Nature Therapy Ireland. Gentle walks, mindful breathing and sensory activities help participants relax, connect with nature and others, and support overall wellbeing.

Cost: €5pp per walk

🚶 Activator Pole Taster Session

Come along and try a FREE Activator Pole Taster Session.

Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 12pm–3pm
Venue: Regional Sports Centre, Cork Road, Waterford
Cost: FREE

🏓 Social Table Tennis

We’ve teamed up with Table Tennis Stars Waterford for a Social Table Tennis Session, followed by tea and coffee.

Starting: Friday 2nd October
Time: 12pm–1pm
Venue: Kingfisher Club, Waterford
Cost: €15 for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee)

💪 Active Ageing Programme

Waterford Sports Partnership and South East Technological University (SETU) are delighted to partner to deliver an eight-week Active Ageing Programme for adults aged 60+ who are living well and independently.

Starting: Tuesday 6th October
Time: 10am–11am
Duration: 8 weeks
Venue: SETU Arena, Carriganore, Waterford
Cost: €25 for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee)

Programme structure:
Weeks 1–3 – Go for Life Games: Fun, social and inclusive activities designed to promote movement, coordination, balance, confidence and participation.

Weeks 4–8 – Exercise Sessions: Safe and progressive exercise sessions focusing on strength, balance, mobility, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, supporting healthy ageing and independent living.

🎄 Christmas Walk & Train Ride

Get into the festive mood – wear your Christmas hat and jumper!

Date: Tuesday 1st December
Time: 10am
Venue: Suir Valley Railway, Kilmeaden
Cost: €10 – includes the walk, train ride and refreshments.

For bookings or more information, please contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Positive Ageing Week 2025

Positive Ageing Week is an Age Action initiative to promote the agency of older people and to celebrate the contribution they make to our families, workplaces, communities and society as a whole. For 20 years individuals, groups, local authorities and businesses have been organising events to mark Positive Ageing Week.

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29^th September to Friday 3^rdOctober.
***We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.***

All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie
from 9am on Monday 8^th September | Book early to avoid dissappointment!

Fit Over 50*
Butler Community Centre | Monday 29th September @ 10.15am
Please book direct by calling Anna on 087 288 1173 or emailing annahawrylak@icloud.com

Chair Mobility*
Dungarvan Rugby Club | Monday 29th September @ 10.45am
Please book direct by calling Mark on 087 162 0349 or emailing adaptationtherapies@gmail.com

Pitch & Putt
Waterford Regional Sports Centre – RSC | Tuesday 30th September | 1 to 3pm
Cunnigar Pitch & Putt | Wednesday 1st October | 2 to 3pm (+3-week follow-on programme)

Lismore Guided Walk & Virtual Reality History of the Castle
Lismore Heritage Centre | Tuesday 30th September @ 2pm

Carrigavantry & Ballyscanlon Lake Walk
Meeting at the Lake Stables, Carrigavantry (near Fenor) | Wednesday 1st October | 10am to 1pm

Try Indoor Bowling
Lismore Heritage Centre | Wednesday 1^st October | 7.30 to 9.30pm
& Wednesday 8^th, 15^th& 22^nd October

Tai Chi/Quigong
Fusion Centre | Dungarvan | Wednesday 1st October | 11am to 12pm
+ Three week follow-on programme on Monday 6^th, 13^th & 20^th October

Active Ageing – Chair Based Class
Butler Community Centre | Wednesday 1st October @ 11am
Please book direct by calling Anna on 087 288 1173 or emailing annahawrylak@icloud.com

Dragon Boating
Meeting @ Waterford Marina Hotel | *€5 per person
Tuesday 30th September @6.30pm
Thursday 2nd October @6.30pm
Sunday 2nd October @10am

Activator Poles Demonstration
Ardkeen Library | Friday 3rd October @ 11am

Table Tennis
Butler Community Centre | Friday 3rd October 6 to 7pm (+3-week follow-on programme)

Pétanque
The People’s Park | Waterford City | Sunday 5th October @11am
(+3-week follow-on programme | Saturday 11^th, 18^th& 25^thOctober @11am)

For more information on Positive Ageing Week, please contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance Programme

Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance programme is an enjoyable on your feet exercise class.

This programme is suitable for adults who walk unaided and want to stay strong on their feet and falls free for life. It is not suitable for people who have fallen in the past 12 months or who use a walking stick or frame.

As one ages, reaction times, bone health, strength, balance, and flexibility of tissue may become impaired. The aim of this programme is to help prevent this deterioration in adults by challenging and training the main components needed for maintaining good independent movement.

Classes focus on strength, flexibility, range of movement, and balance to ensure environmental factors such as steps, paths, darkness, hills, etc will not become an obstacle to enjoying an active and healthy life.

We asked past Better Balance participants:
Is there any activity that you can do now that you could not before attending?

Here’s what they said:~‘Stepping over the electric fence’
‘I feel my legs have gotten stronger and my balance has improved’
‘A lot of increased walking and I’m also incorporating stretching now’

Want to join us in the Autumn term?
If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Become a Physical Activity Leader (PAL)!

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning
Thursday 26^th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Are you a member of an Active Retirement Group and interested in becoming an Physical Activity Leader for your group?

Why not come along to our information morning – it is an introduction to the PALs workshop (Physical Activity Leaders).
Age & Opportunity will be there on the day to inform groups on what the PALs workshops are about, and you will get to try out the exercises before you make the decision on doing PALS. The PALS workshop involves someone from a group becoming a lead and who organises their groups in regular and fun physical activity sessions. The PALs will then, typically, go on to lead physical activities with their groups or communities of mobile older people.

If you are interested in hearing more about PALs please contact Jordan on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.

Summer Steps 2025

Join us for Summer Steps
A monthly event designed to bring people together for a relaxed and enjoyable walk!

MAY WALK
Tuesday 20^th May | 11am – 12.30pm
Anne Valley Walk Dunhill (meeting at car park beside Toilet)

JUNE WALK
Tuesday 24^thJune | 11am – 12.30pm
Tramore Promenade | Meeting at the Car Park opposite the Majestic Hotel

JULY WALK
Tuesday 29^th July | 11am – 12.30pm
Dunmore East (meeting at park opposite Haven Hotel)

This is your chance to meet new people while staying active. The walks are suitable for older adults, people with disabilities and people living well with long-term health conditions, as the distance can be adjusted to suit each person’s ability. We’ll have a leader to guide the group and a sweeper to ensure no one is ever left behind. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting, Summer Steps provides a welcoming environment to get outside, connect with others, and enjoy the beauty of the season at your own pace.

It’s the perfect way to stay active, social, and healthy throughout the
summer months.

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

Book on eventbrite.ie HERE

All places MUST be booked in advance, if you need help booking, please contact Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie by 12pm the Monday before each walk.

PLEASE NOTE: The walks will go ahead WEATHER PERMITTING – please contact Jordan before travelling if in doubt.

Now Booking! Over 55’s Padel Tennis

NOW BOOKING! Padel Tennis

We are teaming up with the Woodlands Leisure Centre to bring the new and growing sport of Padel Tennis to you. Under the guidance of our dedicated Padel Coach for three weeks, this 6-week programme will teach you the game of Padel and you’ll reap the benefits of playing
racket sports.

The programme, which is open to men and women aged over 55, starts on
Friday 7^th February and runs every Friday from 10-11am for six weeks.
Places are limited. €10pp | Book on eventbrite here

What is Padel Tennis?
Padel Tennis is a racquet sport like tennis, played on a smaller, enclosed court. It uses solid paddles instead of strung racquets, and a spongy tennis ball. The game can be played in singles or doubles, with the objective of hitting the ball over a net, ensuring it lands within the opponent’s side of the court. Walls are part of the playing area, and players can use them to bounce the ball. The rules are a mix of tennis and platform tennis.

For more information on programmes and activities for Active Older People, contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Go For Life Games 2024!

Go For Life Games for Active Older People are back this Autumn in three locations!
The sessions will include fun activities with a small element of competition.
Activities are suitable for all abilities and will be adapted as required.

€10pp for full programme | Book HERE now on eventbrite.ie

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Activator Pole Programmes | Book now!

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME!
Activator Pole Walking is suitable for adults of different abilities.
We will explore how Activator Poles can improve your:
Aerobic Fitness | Mobility | Strength | Balance

Lismore Library
Starting Friday 13th September @ 11am to 12pm
(five week programme)

Dungarvan Library
Starting Thursday 19th May @ 11am

The People’s Park | Meeting at the Park Cafe
Starting Friday 20th September @ 10 to 11am

Tramore | Meeting @ the Prom (beside the oublic toilets)
Starting Friday 20th September | 12 to 1pm

FREE PROGRAMMES | Limited places
Bookings open at noon on Monday 19th August
BOOK HERE NOW!

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Chair Based Exercise Lismore

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range
of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm
@ Lismore Heritage Centre

€5pp | BOOK HERE NOW!

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Positive Ageing Week 2026 –Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October

Come along, try something different and celebrate Positive Ageing Week 2026 with us!

🥊 Boxercise Programme

🚶 Tramore Dunes Walk

🏑 Try Croquet

🏑 Try Croquet

🏸 Try Badminton

🥾 Cruachán Paorach Walk

🎳 Try Lawn Bowls

🏓 Try Table Tennis

💪 Try Circuits & Pilates

🏸 Try Badminton – Lismore

🏓 Social Table Tennis*

🎯 Come & Try Pétanque

🏑 Try Croquet

🏑 Try Croquet

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie from 9am on TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026*

🌊 Sea Dipping Together – Come & Try It! *BOOK SEA DIPPING HERE NOW

🎾 Tennis Starts Here!

🚶 Walk, Breathe & Connect

🚶 Activator Pole Taster Session

🏓 Social Table Tennis

💪 Active Ageing Programme

🎄 Christmas Walk & Train Ride

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October. We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.

Want to join us in the Autumn term? If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning Thursday 26th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

Book on eventbrite.ie HERE

NOW BOOKING! Padel Tennis

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm @ Lismore Heritage Centre

Search:

Over 50’s News

Waterford Sports Partnership

Useful Links

Social Media

Company Info

Contact Details

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s
All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie
from 9am on TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026*

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29^th September to Friday 3^rdOctober.
***We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.***

Want to join us in the Autumn term?
If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning
Thursday 26^th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range
of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm
@ Lismore Heritage Centre