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Dublin Film Critics’ Circle – Annual Awards Announced for 2024

19 December 2024

The Zone of Interest; Kneecap; Conclave and Anora among main winners

Irish Film ‘Kneecap’ Shortlisted Best International Feature Oscar®

18 December 2024

Rich Peppiatt’s KNEECAP has been shortlisted for an Academy Award® nomination for Best International Feature.

‘No Ordinary Heist’ starring Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan, starts filming in Dublin & Belfast in January

10 December 2024

Eddie Marsan And Éanna Hardwicke To Star In New Irish Thriller To Shoot In Dublin & Belfast In January

‘Kneecap’ Dominates At British Independent Film Awards With Seven Wins Including Top Award For Best Film

9 December 2024

The Irish Box Office hit KNEECAP, directed by Rich Peppiatt, triumphed at last night’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), claiming three major accolades.

ALONE launches General Election Manifesto to support all older people with housing, health and finance needs

14 November 2024

The organisation wants the reality of ageing in Ireland to inform future Programme for Government

Inclusion and Integration Week 2024 promoting Dublin, A City For All

6 November 2024

Encouraging social inclusion, integration and diversity

Irish Travel Agents Association statement on weather conditions in Spain

4 November 2024

Many areas in the east and south of Spain are experiencing severe flooding and extreme weather conditions, with some transport links adversely affected.

SAIPAN First-look Image Released starring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke

30 October 2024

Wildcard and Bankside Films have shared an exciting first look still from award-winning filmmakers Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn’s (Good Vibrations, Ordinary Love) SAIPAN, based on an original script by Paul Fraser (Heartlands, A Room for Romeo Brass).

Irish Travel Agents Association conclude conference in Spain

18 October 2024

Topics included sustainability, Artificial Intelligence and its implications for travel and developments in aviation

ALONE celebrates supporting over 38,000 older people to age at home as part of enhanced community care in 2023

15 October 2024

Among the highlights in ALONE’s annual report is evidence of increased community support for older people to age at home.

STUDIOCANAL Launches new trailer for Dougal Wilson’s ‘Paddington in Peru’

3 October 2024

STUDIOCANAL launches a new trailer for Dougal Wilson’s highly anticipated PADDINGTON IN PERU, opening in Irish cinemas 8 November 2024.

On International Older Person’s Day, ALONE says Budget measures do not go far enough to provide for older people we support

1 October 2024

Charity says older people have been let down by Government promises not kept

Sláintecare Health Literacy Report Launched

25 September 2024

Sláintecare Healthy Communities report outlines how to improve low levels of health literacy in Ireland The study was conducted by DCU in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Mayo County Council

Dublin’s Custom House Quay to go Traffic Free for Car Free Day 2024

21 September 2024

The streets of Custom House Quay will be taken over with cycling skills workshops, games, live entertainment and an outdoor cinema amongst many other activities as it closes to motorised traffic as part of Car Free Day 2024

‘Climate Fest’ A Free Family Fun Day Celebrating Dublin Climate Action Week 2024

14 September 2024

Part of Dublin Climate Action Week 2024, Climate Fest aims to promote environmentally friendly habits through exciting workshops, talks and activities including face painting and entertainment for children.

Dublin City Council unveils commemorative plaque dedicated to Irish Actress and Hollywood Legend Maureen O’Hara at the place of her birth

7 September 2024

Number 32 Beechwood Avenue Upper in Ranelagh has been memorialised as the childhood home of iconic Irish actress Maureen O’Hara at a Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaque unveiling by Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan earlier today.

KNEECAP Opens at number three at the Irish box-office behind Hollywood heavy hitters

13 August 2024

KNEECAP has impressive opening weekend at #3 at the Irish box office

Click&Go Holidays hits 10,000 Trustpilot reviews and retains No.1 ranked Travel Agency in Ireland

6 August 2024

To celebrate Click&Go Holidays are giving away three "Golden Tickets" meaning that free holidays are awaiting discovery in Irish towns

Steve Coogan cast as Mick McCarthy, and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in SAIPAN, new Irish feature film shooting this summer

29 July 2024

Bankside Films to handle Worldwide sales, Wildcard and Vertigo Releasing acquire for Ireland & UK.

ITAA welcomes news of Aer Lingus pilots voting in favour of new pay deal

23 July 2024

The Irish Travel Agents Association embraces the end of industrial action at Aer Lingus

‘Conclave’ Trailer Released

19 July 2024

Black Bear Pictures presents the first official trailer for …

Studiocanal Launch Official Trailer for ‘We Live in Time’

10 July 2024

Studiocanal have launched the Official…

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2025

8 July 2024

MSC Cruises sign two-year title sponsorship

The Adoption Authority of Ireland Launches 70-Year Retrospective Report on the Irish Domestic Adoption Process

5 July 2024

The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) launched a research report entitled “Reflections on the Irish Domestic Adoption Process 1952–2022” at an event in the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), Dublin 2 last evening.

BINGE Original ‘Mix Tape’: Production Underway In Ireland After Completing Shooting In Australia

26 June 2024

BINGE Original Mix Tape: Production is now Underway In Ireland After Completing Shooting In Australia, With Boat Rocker To Lead International Distribution.

ITAA respond as Aer Lingus pilots vote in favour of strike action

12 June 2024

Holiday disruptions impending following Aer Lingus vote

Multicultural Celebration Family Fun Day

4 June 2024

Dublin City Council is continuing of its partnership with St Patrick’s Athletic and Dublin South City Partnership with a free Multicultural Family Fun Day taking place this Saturday, June 8th.

STUDIOCANAL Reveal Exclusive First Look At Official Trailer & Poster for THE OUTRUN

30 May 2024

Starring four-time Oscar® Nominee Saoirse Ronan alongside Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu, BAFTA winner Stephen Dillane and Saskia Reeves.

Plaque Unveiled to Honour James Plunkett, Strumpet City writer and RTÉ producer

21 May 2024

Plaque Unveiled to Honour James Plunkett, Strumpet City writer and RTÉ producer

STUDIOCANAL Announce Irish & UK Acquisition of Ali Abbasi’s THE APPRENTICE

16 May 2024

The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong with Martin Donovan and Maria Bakalova.

THE APPRENTICE – Irish co-production to have World Premiere in Competition at prestigious Cannes Film Festival

10 May 2024

The Apprentice, a feature produced by Irish company Tailored Films will have its World Premiere in Official Competition for the coveted Palme D’Or at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this month.

Make sure to renew your passport ahead of summer surge

9 May 2024

Top advice from the Irish Travel Agents Association for your holidays for 2024

The Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP) receives major funding boost for continued success

24 April 2024

Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler launched the Understanding and Managing ADHD in Adults Programme (UMAAP) in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin

New series of hit comedy The Young Offenders coming to BBC One on May 10th 2024

24 April 2024

Fans of the hit comedy series The Young Offenders from producers Vico Films are in for a treat as the upcoming fourth series will come to BBC One on Friday May 10th.

On the lookout for Kindness Heroes; Schools in Dublin Invited to Participate in the Lord Mayor’s Initiative

22 April 2024

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste invited schools…

The Irish Travel Agents Association Hold Annual General Meeting in Dublin

18 April 2024

New Board members elected at ITAA AGM The Irish Travel Agents…

Athlone Travel Agent Retires After Three Generations of Success

17 April 2024

Marie Grenham, owner of Grenham Travel has announced she will retire at the end of 2024. Her retirement will see the closure of the travel agency, after 112 amazing years of service to the people of Athlone and beyond.

parkHIIT at People’s Park Ballyfermot officially launched

13 April 2024

Collaboration between Dublin City Council, Sláintecare Healthy…

Dublin Learning City Festival: It’s free, it’s fun and it’s for everyone

7 April 2024

Dublin Learning City Festival, taking place from the 15th to 17th of April, celebrates the inclusive learning possibilities in Dublin. The festival will showcase a wide range of events in-person and online from the many organisations working to break down barriers to education.

Irish Travel Trade Shows to host over 100 International exhibitors

25 March 2024

Registration Now to attend Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows…

Lee Cronin, Irish filmmaker, signs first-look deal with New Line Cinema under new production company DOPPELGÄNGERS

14 March 2024

IRISH WRITER/DIRECTOR LEE CRONIN (EVIL DEAD RISE; THE HOLE IN…

‘Empowering Our Future’ supporting People with Disabilities in Dublin into Employment and Self-Employment

7 March 2024

Conference addressing Employment Challenges for People with Disabilities, a joint initiative of The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Dublin City Council and TU Dublin.

ALONE says solutions in housing for older people solve the housing crisis for all

5 March 2024

In its submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing the organisation calls for targeted housing delivery for older people to help increase housing stock for all

Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards at DIFF 2024 Announced

2 March 2024

Members of the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle have, for the 18th year, announced their picks for Best Film, Best Director, Best Irish Film, Best Documentary and Best Performances from the Dublin International Film Festival 2024 programme.