60% of Irish Holidaymakers yet to book their 2026 holiday New Click&Go Holidays survey shows strong travel intent with 80% still considering a holiday despite price and geopolitical concerns

The latest Travel Sentiment Survey from Click&Go Holidays reveals Irish holidaymakers remain eager to travel but are taking a more cautious approach to booking, with rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty shaping decisions.
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Falls, financial stress and rising demand expose growing pressure on older people ALONE’s 2025 Enhanced Community Care report reveals escalating demand across Ireland

ALONE, today published its latest report under the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme, revealing a sharp rise in need among older people across Ireland

Four day festival celebrating Lifelong Learning starts today | Dublin Learning City Festival opened today with over 100 educational events

Dublin Learning City Festival, was officially opened today by Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam, at an event in Charleville Mall Library.

Plaque Unveiled to Mark the first floodlit match at Tolka Park

Dublin City Council today marked a significant moment in the city’s sporting history with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Tolka Park, honouring the first floodlit soccer match ever played in the Republic of Ireland

Dublin City Council Celebrates Reopening of Lourdes Parish Hall After Major Refurbishment North east inner city community venue received €770,000 to upgrade under the Government’s Community Recognition Fund

Lourdes Parish Hall in Dublin’s North East Inner City reopened today following a much-anticipated refurbishment project funded by the Government under the Community Recognition Fund.

ALONE Unveils Ambitious National Strategy for an Ageing Ireland – New 2026–2029 plan aims to end fragmented supports and ensure older people can age well at home

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily and securely at home, has today launched its new Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Delivering What Matters, at a time when growing numbers of older people are experiencing poverty, loneliness and barriers to essential supports.

Nick Kelly’s acclaimed feature The Song Cycle rolls into Irish cinemas from May 1st

After a successful festival run, The Song Cycle, Nick Kelly’s uplifting feature documentary is to be theatrically released in selected Irish cinemas from May 1st, beginning with a first-run engagement at the IFI Cinemas Dublin, which will be followed by screenings nationwide.
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No Evidence of Holiday Surcharges Despite Rising Fuel Costs – ITAA

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has confirmed that, despite ongoing global uncertainty and rising fuel costs linked to the Gulf region, there is currently no evidence of holiday surcharges being applied by Irish tour operators.