Active Retirement Ireland is a national network of 487 local Active Retirement Associations with over 23,000 members. ARI believes that older people have the right to be full and participative members of our society. ARI combats ageism through the reality and everyday work of the self-organised local associations and the regional councils. ARI has a large voluntary base with local, regional and national voluntary committees.       

The purpose of Active Retirement Ireland is to enable retired people to enjoy a full and active life and to advocate for them.