About the Older Women's Network

OWN Ireland is a national network linking individuals and groups of women aged 55+. It provides a forum for older women to meet together to share their experiences and discuss issues of concern. Through newsletters and informal workshops it provides information about these issues to help give older women a voice. OWN works to bring about positive change and the social inclusion of older women.

Please click here to view our mission statement.

OWN is represented at board level on

  1. The Older and Bolder Campaign
  2. The European Anti Poverty Network, and
  3. OWN Europe

OWN is a member of the

  1. NWCI
  2. Banulact
  3. AGE Platform
  4. Community Platform

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Did You Know?

Women are the primary care-givers in Ireland

Source: The way we are: Facts about Older Women in Ireland in 2008