Roscommon's Age Friendly Ambassador says sending Christmas cards this year could help prevent loneliness in rural communities.
Paddy Joe Burke was speaking during the visit of Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor to the county earlier this week.
The Roscommon superfan was appointed as an age friendly ambassador for the county last year.
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The World Health Organisation declared loneliness a global public health concern in 2023.
Paddy Joe believes reaching out this Christmas could help those dealing with rural isolation.
