A well-known Roscommon barber and GAA superfan has been appointed as an Age Friendly Ambassador for the county as part of the Age Friendly Programme, delivered on behalf of the Older Person’s Council’s network. Paddy Joe Burke's role will include promoting the need to be Age Friendly and support the local Age Friendly Programme to raise awareness of Age Friendly initiatives. He will also be tasked with celebrating and empowering the lives of older people in the county.
Paddy Joe, who recently announced he would be retiring after 52 years in business, said he was looking forward to taking on the honorary role. Speaking to Shannonside News, he said older age was something to be embraced and enjoyed:
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