Former Waterford diplomat unveiled as keynote speaker for Age Well Expo

A former Irish Ambassador to the United States has been unveiled as the keynote speaker for this week's Age Well Expo which takes place in Dungarvan.

This Age Friendly Waterford free event, in association with Healthy Waterford, UPMC Whitfield and Waterford City and County Council, will showcase the services, supports and activities available to older people to lead fulfilling, healthy and active lives.  

On the day there will be over 30 exhibition stands including from organisations such as An Garda Síochána, HSE, ALONE, Waterford Volunteer Centre, Waterford Libraries, Fire Services, Waterford Sports Partnership and Waterford Healthy Homes.

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The Keynote speaker will Waterford native, Daniel Mulhall, a former Irish diplomat who has served as Ambassador to Malaysia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

Since his retirement in 2022, Mr. Mulhall has been Global Distinguished Professor of Irish Studies at Glucksman Ireland House, New York University, Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge and a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics, Harvard University.

Mr Mulhall is Honorary President of the Yeats Society (Sligo), a consultant with the global law firm, DLA Piper and a director of Carlichauns Entertainment, an animated TV series based on Irish folklore.  

Throughout his life, he has lectured and published extensively on Irish history and literature. He is the author of Ulysses: A Reader’s Odyssey and Pilgrim Soul: W.B. Yeats and the Ireland of his Time.

In 2019, Mr. Mulhall was awarded the Freedom of Waterford, has an Honorary Doctorate from the South East Technological University, and in September 2024 was inducted into the Irish American Hall of Fame. 

The Age Well Expo will take place in Park Hotel, Dungarvan (X35 CC97) from 11am – 4pm this Tuesday, October 1. 

Along with the information stands, numerous speakers including a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Cardiology CNM, Health and Wellbeing practitioner and Fraud Prevention team, there will be free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Glucose testing available and refreshments will be provided.

The event is free and all are welcome to attend.