Galway Bay fm newsroom - There was a strong turnout at a meeting held today to discuss the establishment of a new Older People Council for Galway City.
OPC's aim to provide older adults with opportunities to take a more active role in their communities and have their voices heard on local and national policy.
Galway City Council is working with Galway City Partnership and a range of other stakeholders to establish a local OPC.
There was a full house at today's meeting held at the Menlo Park Hotel, which featured presentations, speeches, music and even some dancing.
These people explain their reasons for attending today.

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