Minister Mary Butler Unveils New Strategy as ADHD Ireland Sets Out Roadmap for a Future Where ADHD is Celebrated

ADHD Ireland officially launched its strategic plan, ADHD Ireland Strategy Document 2026 – 2030,

Irish Travel Agents Association Announces Costa Daurada as Host Destination for ITAA Annual Conference 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced that its Annual Conference 2026 will take place in Catalonia, on Spain's stunning Costa Daurada, from 1st to 4th October 2026, bringing together travel professionals from across Ireland for four days of networking and industry insights.
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ESRI Finds Energy Price Shock Three Times Worse for Low-Income Households: ALONE Calls for Better Targeting of Government Supports

ALONE, has today called on the Government to urgently redesign its energy cost-of-living supports following new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) confirming that energy price increases are falling hardest on low-income households.

Local Community Remembers North Strand Bombing Of 1941

The 85th anniversary of the bombing of North Strand was commemorated today at a ceremony held at the North Strand Bombing Memorial in the Memorial Garden on the grounds of Dublin FET College Cathal Brugha, North Strand Road in Dublin’s north inner city.
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122,425 older people in poverty as ALONE says new Government roadmap falls short ALONE calls for clear targets and action on loneliness in updated strategy

ALONE, today said that the Government’s new Roadmap for Social Inclusion does not go far enough to address poverty and social exclusion among older people, despite the latest data showing that 122,425 older people in Ireland are living in poverty.
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Check Your Passport Now Ahead of Summer Travel Irish Travel Agents Association advises consumers to renew early to avoid delays during peak holiday season

With summer holidays fast approaching and schools preparing to break for the season, the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is urging consumers to check their passports now and renew them early if necessary to avoid unnecessary stress ahead of travel.
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Loneliness Is a Major Public Health Crisis A national conference demanding evidence led action on the health impacts of loneliness in Ireland

The Loneliness Taskforce Research Network (LTRN) and ALONE will host a landmark national conference, Understanding the Link Between Loneliness and Health, on Tuesday, 26th May 2026

Plaque Unveiled to Mark Birthplace and Home of Artist Mary Swanzy

Dublin City Council today marked the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at 23 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, honouring the birthplace and home of pioneering Irish artist Mary Swanzy, one of the most important figures in the development of modern Irish art
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Thousands of Volunteers, Hundreds of Thousands of Hours, Thousands of Lives Changed ALONE marks National Volunteering Week by thanking the volunteers whose time and practical support help older people feel less alone

ALONE is marking National Volunteering Week by paying heartfelt thanks to the thousands of volunteers across Ireland whose time make this possible.

Older people living alone among most exposed during ambulance strike, warns ALONE If you have a concern, reach out and don’t delay seeking help

ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age happily at home or in the community they choose, has warned that older people living alone are particularly vulnerable during periods of disruption to emergency services