Roscommon County Council has advanced its commitment to Roscommon being an Age Friendly county with the introduction of three new Age Friendly parking spaces at the County Buildings. This development directly supports the goals outlined in the Council’s Age Friendly Strategy 2025–2030, which prioritises accessible, inclusive and supportive environments for older people.

These new spaces are designed to make Roscommon County Council’s civic facilities more accessible for older residents who may not qualify for disabled parking but still benefit from shorter walking distances and safer access. The initiative reflects the Council’s broader strategic aim to create Age Friendly public spaces that promote independence, participation and ease of movement for older people across the county.

Welcoming the development, the Council’s Chief Executive, Shane Tiernan stated: “These new Age Friendly parking spaces demonstrate our ongoing commitment to ensuring that older people can access public services with dignity, comfort and confidence. Small, practical changes like this make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives.”

The Age Friendly Programme Manager, Sheila Coyle also highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting: “The introduction of these spaces is an important step in delivering on the priorities set out in our Age Friendly Strategy. It shows how policy can translate into real, visible improvements that support older people to remain active and engaged in their communities.”

By embedding these parking spaces into everyday infrastructure, Roscommon County Council is turning policy commitments into practical, visible improvements that enhance the daily lives of older people throughout the county.

Pic 1: Members of Roscommon County Council’s Age Friendly Alliance

Pic 2: Eileen Hughes, Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager; Bernie Kearney, Chair, Older People’s Council; Majella Dodd, Vice Chair, Older People’s Council; Sheila Coyle, Age Friendly Programme Manager; Sergeant Deirdre Coleman; Shane Tiernan, Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council.