The Westmeath Age Friendly Programme was commended for helping older people thrive.
A Midlands age friendly programme was won national recognition for its support of older people.
The Westmeath Age Friendly Programme has been crowned as the best in the country.
The award recognises the Westmeath Age Friendly Alliance, the Older Persons’ Council, and the volunteers working together to ensure older people are valued, and empowered to thrive in the county.
The award comes after the 2026 National Age Friendly Convention was hosted in Athlone under the theme "Thriving Together - Sustainable Communities".
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