Social Activities
Social Activities
Print ListSt Josephs Dementia Cafe
The Book of Memories Cafe
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A welcoming, monthly meeting for anyone connected with dementia.
Pop in for a cup of tea, a chat and meet others on a similar journey.
Cavan Family Carers Ireland Support Group:
Monaghan Family Carers Ireland Support Group
Leitrim Carers Support Group , Family Carers Ireland.
Carlow Cabin Dementia Cafe
Roscommon Memory Café
Tubbercurry South Sligo Social club
Bayside Dementia Friendly Social Club
Making Memories Café
Donnybrook Alzheimer Café
Website: https://alzheimercafe.ie/
Kildare Dementia Café
The Rosemary Dementia Cafe
Age Friendly Dementia Cafe Roscrea
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It is an opportunity for people with memory loss, their friends, and carers to meet. We offer advice on services available, support and information.
Skerries Forget-Me-Not Café
Age Action Care and Repair
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Age Action’s Care and Repair does small DIY jobs, free of charge, for older people to help them maintain their homes and their independence.
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The Crystal Project is a community dementia project. Services include Social club trips, information talks, music classes and brain exercise training
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The Rainbow Café is specifically for older LGBT+ persons, proactive allies, and healthcare professionals supporting older persons.
The space is dementia-inclusive and those living with dementia, along with family carers and supporters, are encouraged to attend and will be assisted to do so in any way possible.
Western Alzheimers- Galway
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Offers Support and Services to people with Dementia in Galway. This includes Respite, Day-care and Befriending services.
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Social Prescribing is a HSE run service that connects people with supports and activities in the community to strengthen their health, wellbeing and quality of life. Social prescribing is about supporting health and wellbeing by linking people into local, community-based activities such as exercise, art, reading and gardening
ALONE
Website: https://alone.ie/our-work/
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Alone is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home as well as providing befriending services, advice, assistive technology and support
Alz Pals – Wicklow Dementia Support
Website: https://wicklowdementiasupport.org/
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An in person Social Singing Group for people living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and/or Parkinson’s and their Carers. This is on in various locations throughout Cork. Please click View Full Info for location details.
Limerick Dementia Social Club
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For Persons with Dementia and their Carers and all seeking support with Dementia. No referral is necessary and people can attend on any club night as they wish.
Musical Memories Choir, Deansgrange
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No Booking required just turn up on the day.
New members are very welcome.
Youghal Social Cafe
Memory Cafe, Thurles
Leitrim Memory Café
Dementia Friendly Gallery Tours
Alzheimer Café South County Dublin
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is working in partnership with Alzheimer Cafes in the Dublin area.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Wicklow can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Family Carers Wexford
Greystones Dementia Friends
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Wicklow. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Wexford. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Westmeath. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Westmeath can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Waterford. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Waterford can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
The Living Well with Dementia Service South Tipperary.
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The 5 Step Program and Memory Technology Library is now run by the HSE
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Tipperary. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Tipperary can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Sligo. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Sligo can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
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A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability.
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Roscommon can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Rural Men’s Group
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Providing older men in the county with an alternative social outlet. There are 3 Rural Men’s Groups in the county covering the catchment areas of Ballaghaderreen, Drumboylan & Dysart. Activities include social evenings, outdoor activities such as day trips and evening entertainment.
Roscommon Friendly Call Service
Website: http://www.rosleaderpartnership.ie/
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A free and confidential telephone service offered to people living in County Roscommon. This service is managed by trained volunteers and workers.
Roscommon Disability Support Group
Website: http://www.rosdisabilities.ie/
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Have a sensory garden at their Centre and run some Craft and Flower arranging workshops that people in the early stages of dementia could attend. People attending must be between 18-65.
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Offers Supports and Services to people with dementia in Roscommon. This includes respite, day-care and befriending services.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Offaly. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Monaghan. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
South Meath Social Economy Ltd. (SMSE)
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South Meath Social Economy (SMSE) provides a household maintenance/repair/cleaning and gardening service to the over 60s and people with disabilities in Co Meath
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Meath. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability.
Website: https://westernalzheimer.ie
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Offers Support and Services to people with Dementia in Mayo. This includes Respite, Day-care and Befriending services
Dementia Support Group
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Community Action in Mayo run a Support Group for carers of people with dementia
One to one Support Service
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As part of the Mayo Community Action on Dementia Project, a trained person will spend time with the person with dementia on a one to one basis
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Louth. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Louth can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Longford. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Longford can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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There are Men's Sheds in various locations. The Irish Men's Shed's Association will provide a list for your area either by phone or by visiting their website
Leitrim Men’s Shed
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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There are Men's Sheds in various locations. The Irish Men's Shed's Association will provide a list for your area either by phone or by visiting their website
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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There are Men's Sheds in various locations. The Irish Men's Shed's Association will provide a list for your area either by phone or by visiting their website
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Kilkenny can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Kilkenny. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Kildare can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Kildare. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Kerry. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Galway. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Galway can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://www.sielbleu.ie
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Dublin can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Dublin. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Azure Tours at IMMA
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Azure Art Tours for people with Dementia, their carers and friends.
Crumlin Community Choir
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This Choir is held in the Community Centre for Music and Arts, Crumlin. The choir is for older people with particular welcome for people with memory loss or dementia and their friends and neighbours.
Forget-me-nots Choir
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This choir is for older people and particularly welcomes those affected by memory loss.
Living Well with Dementia Project
Website: http://livingwellwithdementia.ie/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Donegal. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Cork. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Singing for the Brain
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Everyone welcome to tune in online via Zoom
Website: https://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Clare. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Laragh Senior Social Club- Has yet to reopen
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This is an older adults social group and is open for people with dementia to attend.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Cavan. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Carlow. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities, Carlow
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Carlow can be viewed at the link above