The Home Care Coalition, an alliance of 23 organisations, is urgently calling for increased investment in home support services for older people. This comes as a result of the deepening crisis in the care industry driven by persistent challenges in workforce recruitment and retention, alongside growing demand for home support among older people and people […]
Black Bear is set to release the highly anticipated biopic Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster, in cinemas across Ireland and the UK November 28. Directed by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, The King, The Rover), Christy tells the remarkable true story of Christy Martin, a small-town woman who became one of boxing’s most trailblazing […]
The Dublin Festival of History 2025 was unveiled by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, earlier today in the Huguenot Cemetery Dublin. This year’s festival offers an exciting programme of over 250 free events, taking place from 26th September to 12th October at various venues across Dublin with the Big Weekend in the Round Room […]
The Swallow, a feature film by Tadhg O’Sullivan featuring Academy Award® winning actress Brenda Fricker, will be released in select Irish cinemas from September 19th. The film was shot in location in Co. Clare. The release of the film coincides with the publication of Brenda Fricker’s memoir, ‘She Died Young: A Life In Fragments’, from […]
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, today launched the eighth edition of History on Your Doorstep at a reception in City Hall. The annual free publication features seven engaging chapters that explore Dublin’s history through fresh and personal perspectives. Written by Dublin City Council’s Historians in Residence, along with guest author and food […]
Positve2Work Skillnet, in partnership with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), has announced that the certified Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme will return this Autumn. Developed by the Irish Travel Agents Association, Positive2Work Skillnet, and experienced travel professionals, the programme has been tailored to reflect the unique challenges and opportunities faced by those […]
MSC Cruises renews title sponsorship The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to confirm MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry and will take place in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House, Thursday 22nd January 2026. Winners of […]
This Wednesday July 30th, ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home is celebrating International Friendship Day. It is a day to celebrate what is the most valuable thing that anyone can have, a friend, a chara, a mate, a soul mate and to think about making new friends. ALONE is asking […]
True Brit is proud to announce the trailer release for its upcoming project ‘GIANT.’ Based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed. Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a global sporting icon in the 1990s, […]
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
