


ACCLAIMED SCREENWRITER PAUL LAVERTY TO TAKE PART IN Q&A SESSIONS IN DUBLIN FOLLOWING PREVIEW SCREENINGS OF THE OLD OAK
STARRING DAVE TURNER AND EBLA MARI
RELEASED IN IRISH CINEMAS…

Loneliness Taskforce calls for €5m funding to address loneliness in Budget 2024, as action plan remains on the shelf
Urgent action required as Taskforce states: “We do not want…


Dublin City Council unveils a commemorative plaque to fireman who was killed in the line of duty
John ‘Jack’ Darmon, a fireman who died while working in Tara Street Station in 1938, has been memorialised.


TRAVELExtra acquired by Eoghan Corry
International award winning travel journalist purchases Ireland’s premier Travel & Tourism publication


Dublin City Community Co-op welcomed launch of The National Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Annual Report 2022
Report launched by Minister Paschal Donohoe with Minister of State Joe O’Brien in attendance at event hosted by Dublin City Community Co-Op.


Transatlantic Business Travel Specialist TakeTwo Travel Solutions announce the appointment of Yvonne Cronin as General Manager of EU & Irish Operations
TakeTwo Travel Solutions has announced today the appointment…


Irish Travel Agents Association advice to holiday makers regarding earthquake in Morocco
The ITAA are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and devastation the earth quake in Morocco has caused.


ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2024
MSC Cruises announced as title sponsor
The Irish Travel Agents…


Angela Walsh elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Angela Walsh, CEO and founder of FROSCH Ireland, was elected…


ALONE’s Annual Cost of Living Survey reveals 75% of older people say their standard of living has been affected by high inflation.
Older people responding to the survey commented:
“My house…


CSO housing data shows older people’s housing needs are heading for a crisis, says ALONE
Number of private renters aged 65+ has doubled since 2011, according to latest Census results


ADHD Ireland Responds To Mental Health Commission’s Independent Review of CAMHS
Review expands upon failings within CAMHS to provide adequate mental health services to young people nationwide, particularly those living with ADHD


Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
Mayo International Kite Festival Returns to Achill Island


STUDIOCANAL’S “WICKED LITTLE LETTERS” WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS will be released theatrically in Ireland on 23rd February 2024.


ITAA statement on the current wildfires in the Southern part of Rhodes
The Irish Travel Agents Association are advising holiday makers on the island of Rhodes to follow local advice.


ALONE welcome increased rate of pay for home support workers but raise concern at cut to home support hours to be delivered this year.
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed the increased rate of pay for home support workers but says older people should not see their care hours cut.


ALONE calls for pension increases and urgent investment in services in their Pre-Budget Submission
There are ‘One Million and Counting’ older people in Ireland.
ALONE…


66% of holidaymakers have yet to book their 2023 holiday
Click&Go Travel Sentiment Survey finds two thirds of respondents…


Dublin City Council to support local areas with Community Grant Scheme
Local resident, community, environmental and festival groups will be supported by the grant


Apocalypse Clown | released in cinemas 1st September | Official trailer launched
Vertigo Releasing and Wildcard Distribution have announced that George Kane’s end of the world clown comedy APOCALYPSE CLOWN will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 1st September.


STUDIOCANAL REVEAL OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR KEN LOACH AND PAUL LAVERTY’S “THE OLD OAK”
THE OLD OAK will be released by STUDIOCANAL in Ireland on September 29, 2023.


“Dumb Money”, Black Bear present the official trailer, in Irish cinemas Sept 22
"Dumb Money", Black Bear present the official trailer, in Irish cinemas Sept 22


ALONE call for urgent Action Plan on Loneliness as data reveals Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe Action Plan on loneliness was committed to by Government but has not progressed
ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age…


Dublin City Council teams up with St Patrick’s Athletic and Dublin South City Partnership for Multicultural Celebration Family Fun Day
The free event returns to St. Patrick’s Soccer Grounds, Richmond…


STUDIOCANAL LAUNCH OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR “PAST LIVES”
PAST LIVES will be released in cinemas across Ireland on 8 September 2023 .


ALONE calls on Government to live up to commitment to benchmark the State Pension
At current levels the Government would need to increase the pension…


MINISTER FOR HOUSING DARRAGH O’BRIEN LAUNCHES NEW CREATIVE MEDIA STUDIO AND REMOTE WORKING HUBS IN DRINAN ENTERPRISE CENTRE, SWORDS
Launch represents a significant step forward for Drinan Enterprise…


Click&Go announces NEW destinations
Ireland’s fastest growing online travel company is offering…


A quarter of older renters expect to remain in the private rental sector for life
A new research report by the national housing charity Threshold…


The Irish Travel Agents Association appoints Clare Dunne as its new CEO
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) today announced that it has appointed former ITAA President Clare Dunne as its new CEO. Dunne’s appointment follows the retirement of Pat Dawson. She will assume the role at the start of July.


Over 28,000 visitors attend the permanent tsb Ideal Home Show
The permanent tsb Ideal Home Show, which took place this weekend, saw a total of 28,122 people make their way to the RDS Simmonscourt for personalised expert home improvement advice, to engage in live discussions with leading suppliers and walk away with the tools and know-how to make their mark on their homes.


The Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS
Over 220 exhibitors across the weekend
Increase in Retrofitting…


Cherry Orchard & Ballyfermot to be officially launched as a Sláintecare Healthy Communities Site
Members of the public, community groups and professionals local…


“Mental health crisis among older people not being talked about”: ALONE call for mental health supports for older people at Joint Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Mental Health
Mental health conditions among older people “under-recognised,…


Click&Go Travel Sentiment Survey finds late booking trend Survey shows that 68% of respondents have yet to book their 2023 holiday
Click&Go has released a Travel Sentiment Survey that shows…


This Easter, we need help to allow older people get back out there post pandemic but we need a Government Strategy for Loneliness.
70% of older people that ALONE assessed in Q4 of 2022 reported…


Dublin Learning City Festival starts today!
Dublin Learning City Festival, was officially opened today by…


Dublin Learning City Festival: It’s free, fun and for everyone
Three-day event will promote lifelong learning for all
Dublin…


Number of older people aged 70+ on the social housing waiting list crosses 2,000 for the first time
More than 1 in 4 on social housing waiting list aged 50+
…


Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards at DIFF 2023 Announced
Members of the Dublin Film Critics Circle have, for the 17th year, announced their picks for Best Film, Best Director, Best Irish Film, Best Documentary and Best Performances from the Dublin International Film Festival 2023 programme. The awards were once again supported by Limelight Communications. Irish filmmakers were present at Generator in Smithfield, Dublin, to accept their awards, with video messages from international winners also shown at the ceremony.


Wildcard Distribution Releases Trailer to Celebrate 10th Birthday
The Irish film distributor Wildcard Distribution has released a trailer to celebrate its 10th birthday. The trailer takes a look back over the last decade with highlights from a selection of the films that the distributor brought to cinemas including the IFTA Best Film winners Michael Inside, Black 47 and Wolfwalkers as well as Box Office hits The Young Offenders, Deadly Cuts, and Cardboard Gangsters. The trailer also takes a look forward to upcoming releases for 2023 including Lakelands and Sunlight, both of which have their UK premieres this week at the Glasgow Film Festival.


Hit comedy The Young Offenders to return for a fourth series on BBC One & BBC iPlayer, RTÉ Television and RTÉ Player
The BBC in association with RTÉ have recommissioned hit comedy The Young Offenders from producers Vico Films. This series follows on from the hugely successful TV series, the 2018 Christmas special which aired for the first time on BBC One and the box office smash feature film from 2016.


ALONE calls for long-awaited national strategy to combat loneliness in light of ‘Hello Again World’ campaign
The charity has noted that loneliness is a complex national issue…


Official trailer for the award-winning Irish feature LAKELANDS has been released ahead of the film’s UK premiere.
The official trailer for the award-winning Irish feature LAKELANDS has been released ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival this weekend.



Alarming increase in poverty rates for older people, say ALONE
New CSO-SILC data released this week shows that older people…


ALONE welcomes additional cost of living measures announced by government but warns of a need for longer-term thinking
Calls relating to financial and legal difficulties grew by over…


Applications are now open to host events as part of Dublin Learning City Festival 2023!
Hosts who want to share their passion for learning are invited…


Help an Older Person feel amazing this Valentine’s Day
ALONE, the national charity that helps older people age at home,…


ALONE asks does affordability outweigh an older persons rights and entitlements
ALONE, the charity that helps people age at home, is today asking,…


Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin
Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend for…


Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced
Hector Ó hEochagáin was presented with the Travel Extra Journalist…


Holiday World Show 2023 opens today at the RDS Dublin
Meet face to face with 1,000 of the best travel experts in the…


Cassidy Travel and Travel Escapes announced as Travel Agencies of the year at the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2023 Awards
Cassidy Travel and Travel Escapes won the title of ITAA Travel…


STUDIOCANAL PARTNERS WITH FOCUS FEATURES & MONUMENTAL PICTURES ON “BACK TO BLACK”, SAM TAYLOR-JOHNSON SET TO DIRECT
BACK TO BLACK, the highly anticipated feature film about Amy Winehouse’s vibrant years living in London in the early aughts and her intense journey to fame.


THE FABELMANS in cinemas across Ireland 27th January 2023 – Winner of two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Drama!
THE FABELMANS, in cinemas across Ireland from 27th January 2023.


IRISH DOCUMENTARY ATOMIC HOPE TO BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS ON 17th FEBRUARY
IRISH DOCUMENTARY ATOMIC HOPE TO BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS ON 17th FEBRUARY


Finalists Announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises
The finalists for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association…


‘EVIL DEAD RISE’, in Irish cinemas April 21st. Watch the trailer now!
STUDIOCANAL launch the official trailer and poster for New Line Cinema’s and Renaissance Pictures’ EVIL DEAD RISE, the latest installment in the iconic horror franchise.


IFTA nominated actor Hilary Rose launches LIVE WILD podcast
A new podcast, Live Wild has been launched by IFTA nominated actor Hilary Rose
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