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The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) is a large-scale, nationally representative, longitudinal study on ageing in Ireland, the overarching aim of which is to make Ireland the best place in the world to grow old.

Study Aims

TILDA Researchers Discover who we are and learn more about our research

Publications Discover a wide variety of national and international publications

Participation in TILDA Learn what is involved

Research Dissemination Discover how we disseminate our research findings

TILDA is designated as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Longitudinal Studies on Ageing and the Life Course

Explore our videos below to learn about TILDA's journey so far. From understanding participant
selection to meticulous data collection and our impactful research outcomes, these videos
provide an overview of how our work examines ageing in Ireland. Discover how we shape policy, influence healthcare and contribute to research globally.

Unveiling TILDA: A glimpse into Ireland’s Groundbreaking Ageing Study
How We Choose Participants: Behind the Scenes of TILDA