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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.

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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

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Thank You for Celebrating 20 Years of TILDA

On 8 June 2026, hundreds of guests joined us at Trinity Business School for The 100-Year Life: What 20 Years of TILDA Tells Us About Our Future Selves, celebrating two decades of research, discovery and impact.

Featuring Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Professor Sarah Harper CBE, Professor Alan Barrett and Professor Cathal McCrory, with discussion chaired by Jonathan McCrea.

View event photographs, highlights, media coverage and key insights from the day.

VIEW EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Learn about TILDA's journey so far. From understanding participant selection,
to meticulous data collection and our impactful research outcomes, this video
gives an overview of how our work examines ageing in Ireland.