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
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Older People’s Mental Health Remains Under Recognised and Under Resourced in Ireland, Says ALONE One in five older people supported report mental health difficulties, with loneliness compounding risk

ALONE is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by highlighting significant gaps in mental health services for older people and calling for the urgent delivery of existing policy commitments.

Story Seeds – Island Story Makers: A Collaborative Journey of Youth, Peace, and Creativity

Story Seeds – Island Story Makers, a new cross-border and international creative initiative, has been launched with the support of Dublin City Council through the Lord Mayor’s Initiative on Democracy.

BANKSIDE BOARD ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER TERRY GEORGE’S POLITICAL THRILLER CEASEFIRE STARRING CHRIS O’DOWD, JANE FONDA, CIARÁN HINDS, JOHN C REILLY & TOM HOLLANDER

Bankside Films has announced that it has acquired Academy Award® Winner, BAFTA Award nominee Terry George’s political thriller CEASEFIRE for worldwide sales ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. George will direct and has also written the screenplay.

SUNNY DANCER From Writer / Director GEORGE JAQUES Starring BELLA RAMSEY, JAMES NORTON, JESSICA GUNNING & NEIL PATRICK HARRIS

True Brit Entertainment has unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming coming-of-age drama SUNNY DANCER.

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

D2/D4 Pearse Street, Ringsend & Irishtown announces UNESCO Learning Neighbourhood

Dublin’s third Learning Neighbourhood was announced today in St Andrew’s Resource Centre, as part of the Dublin Learning City Festival 2026 with James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland.