Creating a great place in which to grow old is the aim of the WHO inspired movement to cater for an ageing population, with Ireland leading internationally in rolling out the programme. On Monday, 16th December, 2019, the Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Wayne Harding, welcomed the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., and Alana Officer of the World Health Organisation to Slane Castle to formally recognise the response of all 31 Local Authority led Age Friendly Programmes with a presentation of charters.

The World Health Organisation was in attendance to formally recognise Ireland's work in delivering on the aims and ambitions of the WHO Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities, and to formally acknowledge the membership of each local authority led Age Friendly Programme in Ireland to this network.