This photo by Gerry Scully from Dublin took second prize in the 'How We Age' photography competition run by IPH in 2022.
The photo features the photographer's parents in law, Aidan and Mary Ellison, having a fun moment on a family holiday in France.
How We Age Image Gallery
In April 2022, the Institute of Public Health (IPH) launched an all-island photography competition to reframe how older people are portrayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
This gallery of images is the culmination of that competition, which sought to capture the lived experiences of older people. IPH will use images in the How We Age gallery for use in its ongoing work to promote healthy ageing and broader public health themes. The images are also available to partner and allied organisations as a free-to-access image resource.
The gallery was launched in advance of International Day of Older Persons on 1 October and positive ageing month in October. Any queries about the How We Age gallery can be emailed to communications@publichealth.ie.
Image Use & Guidance: To use images please refer to guidance on usage rights for the How We Age Image Gallery – download guidance here.
Accessing Images – Please email communications@publichealth.ie to request images in high resolution, without watermark, for use in your own projects and resources.
Holiday fun in France
Sweethearts
This photo by Mark Davison, from Lisburn, a member of Belfast Photo Imaging Club, took third prize in the 'How We Age' photography competition run by IPH in 2022.
The photo captured a poignant moment during the Covid-19 pandemic, which was aptly titled ‘Sweethearts’.
Granny Vera rowing the Erne
Photo by Barbara Irwin
Grandpa Pat rowing the Erne
Photo by Barbara Irwin
Resting
Photo by Gerry Jeffers
Not quite over the hill
Photo by Gerry Jeffers
What ye looking at?
Photo by Helen Maloney
Teddy is his name Nan Nan
Photo by Helen Maloney
Still involved in the Synagogue
Photo by Taryn Barling
Islandbridge Boxers Charlie Ryan and Thomas Keane
Photo by Annie Dibble
Keeping limber
Photo by Nuala MaCaughey
Father Patsy cycling
Photo by Stephen Power
Qijong in Memorial Park
Photo by Fionuala Waldron
Evening of Life
Photo by Heather Rice
Friendship
Photo by Liz Cusack
Anthony the inventor
Photo by PJ Wright
95 year old Joe is never to old to celebrate
Photo by Mandy Bodenstein
John building model boat
Photo by Ikki Keane
John making model boat
Photo by Ikki Keane
A day on the bog
Photo by PJ Wright
Break time on the bog
Photo by PJ Wright
Sister Bridie learning on her tablet
Photo by Mandy Bodenstein
Staying connected
Photo by Orla Mooney
Keeping up to date
Photo by Orla Mooney
Staying social
Photo by Orla Mooney
Just scooting about
Photo by Stephanie Rock
Sunflower singer
Photo by Alastair Bell
Bringing down the house
Photo by Robert Fairfield
Songs across the ages
Photo by Siobhan Murphy
No stopping Nana
Photo by Maria Cullen
Great Grandad
Photo by Jackie King
One of those please Nan Nan
This photo by Helen Maloney from Athlone, a member of Athlone Camera Club, took first prize in the 'How We Age' photography competition run by IPH in 2022.
The photo features the photographer's own mother, Eileen, in her shop with her great granddaughter Ryleigh Maloney Hughes.