U3A stands for "University of the Third Age" Web: www.ageaction.ie University, in this sense, means a gathering of people. It is not a college building, but simply a group of people interested in following a common programme of activities. No educational or professional qualifications are required (and there are no exams!) The "Third Age" is the time in life when your career may be coming to an end, and/or parental and caring responsibilities have lessened. Third-agers have more time to explore new opportunities - both educational and social. U3A members organise their own activities and learn together. They draw on the skills, knowledge, and experience of one another - everyone teaches and everyone learns. Activities that U3A groups in Ireland have organised include talks and guest lectures, local history, wildlife, tai chi, creative writing, stress management, gardening, computers, visits, trips and festivals and many other active ageing and learning opportunities and activities. U3A groups have also participated in a variety of projects and initiatives in collaboration with universities and other further Education and Training institutes. There are groups across the country and numbers are constantly growing.
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Directory of Activities & Services for older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County
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