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ALONE Responds to the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026

13 February 2026

ALONE supports core measures in the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026 but calls for safeguards around market rate rent

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ITAA Welcome Proposed End to Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

10 February 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association welcomed the announcement today that the Cabinet has approved the proposal to end Dublin Airport passenger cap and are now looking forward to seeing it enacted

Embrace the New: Welcome The Year of the Horse! Launch of the 12th Hill Street Family Resource Centre Lunar New Year Community Celebration

10 February 2026

The highly anticipated Hill Street Family Resource Centre Lunar New Year Community celebration returns for its twelfth year on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 from 2pm.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Unveils Commemorative Plaque Honouring Brendan Behan

9 February 2026

A plaque to honour Irish writer Brendan Behan was today unveiled by Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam, marking Brendan’s former home at 13 Russell Street, Dublin 1.

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ALONE urges older people affected by Storm Chandra, or those concerned for older people in their area, to get in touch | In the aftermath of Storm Chandra ALONE reminds older people that help is available

29 January 2026

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is encouraging older people affected by Storm Chandra to reach out

TUNER STARRING LEO WOODALL AND DUSTIN HOFFMAN | IN IRISH AND UK CINEMAS MAY 29TH

26 January 2026

Tuner tells the story of a talented piano tuner (Leo Woodall) whose life is turned upside down when he discovers that his meticulous skills for tuning pianos can equally be applied to cracking safes.

DANNY DYER IS A FOOTBALL AGENT UNDER PRESSURE IN HIGH STAKES THRILLER ONE LAST DEAL IN CINEMAS MARCH 13TH

22 January 2026

ONE LAST DEAL, starring BAFTA-winning Danny Dyer, will be released in cinemas across Ireland by Wildcard on Friday, 13 March.

Travel Talks with Eoghan Corry return to Holiday World Show with full schedule of essential holiday information for 2026 Unique opportunity for consumers to engage with experts form al fields of travel.

22 January 2026

Consumers who attend the Holiday World Show in the RDS Simmonscourt over the three days from Friday January 23rd to Sunday January 25th

Finalists Announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises

13 January 2026

The shortlist for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises has been released today

Plaque Unveiled to Honour James Franey

10 January 2026

A commemorative plaque was unveiled today in Halliday Square, Stonybatter, by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, marking the life and civic generosity of James Franey, whose donation of land to Dublin Corporation in 1997 created Halliday Park as a lasting public amenity for the people of the city.

SAIPAN opens with over €500k at Irish Box Office – Number one new release – Biggest Irish film since Cillian Murphy’s Small Things Like These

9 January 2026

The must-see Irish film of the year, SAIPAN, has crossed the €500k mark at the Irish Box Office in its first week on release, grossing €523k to date, becoming the No. 1 new release in Ireland and the biggest Irish film since Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy.

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Lee Cronin to be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award

7 January 2026

The US-Ireland Alliance has announced that Irish director Lee Cronin will be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award at the 12 March 2026 event. The annual party will again be held at The Ebell of Los Angeles. It was previously announced that Domhnall Gleeson and Maura Tierney will be honoured, and Irish singer Dave Lofts will perform at what will be the 20th anniversary of the event.

Older People’s Housing Crisis Demands Urgent Action, Says ALONE | ALONE Calls for Immediate Focus on Housing Amid Rising Homelessness and Rental Insecurity

2 January 2026

ALONE, the national organisation that enables older people to age well at home, today welcomed the publication of the Simon Communities report Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland

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ALONE urges older people to seek support during cold snap and encourages communities to check in.

2 January 2026

ALONE, the national organisation supporting thousands of older people across Ireland, is urging older people to seek any help they need as temperatures are set to fall sharply in the coming days.

Dublin Film Critics Circle announce annual awards for 2025

18 December 2025

The Dublin Film Critics Circle has announced the winners in its poll to determine the best cinematic achievements of 2025.

Kangaroo | in Irish cinemas from 30 Jan 2026 | from Studiocanal

18 December 2025

Charlie is a kangaroo obsessed 12-year-old girl, who has lost her sense of place in the world after the death of her father and relocating to the remote town of Silver Gum with her mother.

STUDIOCANAL, LD ENTERTAINMENT, LUCKY RED and MAGNOLIA MAE FILMS today announce ELSINORE starring BAFTA winner and multi-Golden Globe® nominee Andrew Scott and Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® winner Olivia Colman.

16 December 2025

STUDIOCANAL, LD ENTERTAINMENT, LUCKY RED and MAGNOLIA MAE FILMS today announce ELSINORE starring BAFTA winner and multi-Golden Globe® nominee Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers, Ripley, Pressure) and Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite, The Crown, The Lost Daughter)

ALONE Marks 10 years of Christmas Tree Deliveries to Older People

15 December 2025

ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, marked a special anniversary by delivering fully decorated Christmas trees to residents of ALONE’s Willie Bermingham Place in Dublin 8.

ADHD Ireland Addresses Oireachtas Committee as New Research Shows Correlation Between Drug Use and ADHD Amongst Adults in Ireland

12 December 2025

ADHD Ireland addressed the Joint Committee on Drugs Use in Dáil Eireann today to discuss new, groundbreaking research from Citywide and Trinity College Dublin which reveals that 51% of adults in drug treatment services screen for ADHD.

ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs | New rules will increase costs for older people and put safe medication management at risk

12 December 2025

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, is deeply concerned about changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement coming into effect in January 2026.

A Quiet Love in Irish Cinemas from 6th Feb 2026

12 December 2025

Following its global festival journey, A Quiet Love, Ireland’s first feature documentary told entirely through Irish Sign Language, will be released in cinemas across Ireland from 6th February 2026.

Holiday World Show partners with charity Oscar’s Kids’ fundraiser, Evan’s World of Wonder Fund for 2026

9 December 2025

Holiday World Show 2026 has partnered with Evan’s World of Wonder Fund as part of charity Oscar’s Kids, a charity that provides supports for children and their families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.

ALONE Highlights Urgent Need for Supports for Older People on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

3 December 2025

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ALONE is urging renewed national focus on ensuring that older people with disabilities can remain safe, well, and independent in their own homes

As Winter Bites, ALONE Urges People to “Share Your Warmth” with Older People this Christmas

17 November 2025

ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age well at home, is once again urging the Irish public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas.

Plaque Unveiled to Honour Michael Healy, Irish Stained Glass Artist

15 November 2025

A plaque to commemorate Michael Healy, founding artist of An Túr Gloine and pioneering master of Irish stained glass

Your Opportunity to be Part of Holiday World Show Dublin Celebrating 35 years of Ireland’s largest consumer travel exhibition

10 November 2025

The annual Holiday World Show returns in January 2026 and is almost booked out with exhibitor bookings.

Irish Travel Agents Association statement on weather conditions in Jamaica

2 November 2025

Jamaica is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm that struck the island in the past week, leaving communities reeling from severe flooding and infrastructure damage.

Click&Go Holidays win Ireland’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2025

28 October 2025

The title was awarded at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2025

Plaque Unveiled to Honour Deirdre O’ Connell, founder and artistic director of the Focus Theatre

23 October 2025

A plaque marking the site of the Focus Theatre and honouring its founding member and artistic director, Deirdre O’Connell

Carnival of Carnage: The Big Scream Halloween Festival Makes a Spooktacular Return

21 October 2025

Over the coming days, communities in Dublin’s North East Inner City — along with their children and even their dogs — will come together to celebrate this year’s Big Scream Festival.

Liberty Park Open to the Public Following Official Reopening by Lord Mayor

17 October 2025

Liberty Park in the North East Inner City was officially reopened today by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam

70TH CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 2025 PROGRAMME

15 October 2025

Landmark 70th Anniversary Festival takes place Thursday 6th…

Government miss opportunity to target older people with supports this winter

7 October 2025

While budget measures will deliver slight relief there is a shortfall in income from last year for energy and living costs among the older people the organisation works with ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home,

67% of respondents have already taken or plan to take a holiday in 2025

2 October 2025

87% of Irish Holidaymakers are still prioritising holidays, despite cost of living concerns

ALONE Annual Report: Record numbers of older people seek ALONE’s support, with loneliness, physical health and housing among key concerns

1 October 2025

The report was launched to coincide with International Older Person’s Day by Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, TD at ALONE’s offices in Olympic House, Dublin 8.

ADHD Ireland marks ADHD Awareness Month with national events, international speakers and opportunities for connection

1 October 2025

ADHD Ireland is proud to announce a wide range of events and initiatives taking place throughout October as part of ADHD Awareness Month. This year’s theme focuses on connection across life stages and aims to support children, parents/carers/guardians, adults and students living with ADHD.

Cork International Film Festival announces SAIPAN as Opening Gala | 70th Anniversary of Festival

26 September 2025

Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? announced as Closing Gala…

Dublin Festival of History 2025 Opening Weekend

26 September 2025

The Dublin Festival of History 2025 commences today, Friday 26th…

Dublin City Council Opens Flagship Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Scheme

26 September 2025

Dublin City Council is proud to…

Lord Mayor of Dublin Officially Opens the Quayside Project – A Landmark Regeneration for Dublin’s Docklands

23 September 2025

Dublin City Council marked the…

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ALONE: Budget 2026 must target older people in need facing another winter fuel crisis

22 September 2025

ALONE is calling on the government to target older people in…

Plaque Unveiled to Honour Norah Hoult, Irish writer of novels and short stories

20 September 2025

A plaque to honour Norah Hoult, Irish writer of novels…

Home Care Coalition calls for increased investment in Home Care due to a deepening crisis

16 September 2025

The Home Care Coalition, an alliance of 23 organisations, is…

Press release | Christy | Starring Sydney Sweeney | in Irish cinemas Nov 28

9 September 2025

Black Bear is set to release the highly anticipated biopic Christy,…

Dublin Festival of History 2025 Launch

28 August 2025

The Dublin Festival of History 2025 was unveiled by Lord Mayor…

The Swallow featuring Brenda Fricker in Irish cinemas from Sept 19

14 August 2025

The Swallow, a feature film by Tadhg O’Sullivan featuring Academy…

The launch of the 8th edition of History on Your Doorstep in City Hall. 11/08/2025 Photograph: ©Fran Veale/Julien Behal Photography

New Edition of History on Your Doorstep Launched by Dublin City Council

11 August 2025

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, today launched the…

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Positive2Work Skillnet and ITAA Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme Returns

6 August 2025

Positve2Work Skillnet, in partnership with the Irish Travel Agents…

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

30 July 2025

MSC Cruises renews title sponsorship The Irish Travel Agents…

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ALONE celebrates International Day of Friendship 2025

29 July 2025

This Wednesday July 30th, ALONE, the organisation that supports…

Official trailer released for ‘GIANT’ starring Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry

23 July 2025

True Brit is proud to announce the trailer release for its upcoming…

ALONE BRINGS VOICES OF STRUGGLING OLDER PEOPLE TO JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE

9 July 2025

ALONE address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development on its pre-budget submission and survey findings, which show that older people can’t wait

66% of Respondents Holiday Plans Influenced by Cost of Living in Ireland

7 July 2025

85% have thought about booking their Holiday, new Click&Go Holidays Travel Sentiment Survey reveals

Galway Film Fleadh Winner ‘CHRISTY’ in Cinemas Across Ireland On 29th of August

6 July 2025

Wildcard and Altitude have launched the official trailer…

SAIPAN is COMING SOON to Irish Cinemas

6 July 2025

Wildcard and Vertigo Releasing are proud to present the teaser…

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Adoption Authority of Ireland Release Study on Intercountry Adopted Adults

2 July 2025

The Lived Experience of Intercountry Adopted Adults in Ireland, a report on a study conducted directly by the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), was launched by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley TD.