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Lee Travel take over Cork’s long-standing Heffernan’s Travel

24 October 2018

The ITAA has welcomed the news that Lee Travel have acquired Heffernan’s Travel, which announced it was entering liquidation on 3rd October 2018.

ALONE doubles number of older people supported and volunteers, as donations rise just 15%

23 October 2018

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home,…

KATIE to open in Irish cinemas on 26th October

16 October 2018

Awarded Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh, this documentary follows champion boxer Katie Taylor as she attempts to rebuild her career after a year of turmoil threatened to derail her career.

ALONE encourage public to check in on older neighbours as orange weather warning issued

11 October 2018

ALONE, the charity which supports older people, is urging older people to take extra care following warnings by Met Éireann as Storm Callum is expected to hit Ireland.

Slattery’s Pub veteran, Pat Dempsey, crowned Global Bar Person of the Year at the Irish Pubs Global Awards

10 October 2018

Dempsey was also awarded best Bar Person in Ireland

This World Mental Health Day ALONE encourages older people to reach out

10 October 2018

As today marks World Mental Health Day, ALONE is urging older people to reach out and talk if they are in need of support surrounding loneliness and mental health.

ALONE call for focused Government support of older people as Budget 2019 is released

9 October 2018

Charity for older people responds to Budget 2019

ITAA respond to closure of Heffernan’s Travel

5 October 2018

Cork based travel agent has announced it has entered liquidation

The Busker Fleadh celebrates independent music in Smithfield Square this Sunday

2 October 2018

Tantalise your taste buds as the Smithfield Stoneybatter Food Festival runs from Friday to Sunday

Cork’s CTM and US based FROSCH partner to create FROSCH CTM

21 September 2018

Travel management company CTM partners with US travel company…

ALONE call for greater housing options for older people as Land Development Agency is launched

14 September 2018

ALONE welcome launch of Land Development Agency but urge that housing options for older people are carefully considered.

Exclusive production of ‘Mourning Becomes Electra’ to feature in New Ross Festival

14 September 2018

Stellar international cast to bring renowned production to life A…

ALONE urge caution as government consider rental scheme for homeowners in long-term residential care

12 September 2018

The charity which supports older people is concerned over proposed…

“Black 47” is the Number 1 Irish Film at the Box Office this year

10 September 2018

The critically acclaimed BLACK 47 has achieved the highest opening…

‘Bucket Listers’ are getting inked to raise funds for ALONE

6 September 2018

This Sunday, 9th September, five Bucket Listers will get inked…

Just Energy announce 50 new jobs across Ireland

6 September 2018

Ireland’s newest energy supplier, has announced it is to create…

ITAA welcome progress in Ryanair pilot dispute

23 August 2018

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the…

Dundalk best friends prepare to get inked with ALONE & the Ink Factory

22 August 2018

Dundalk locals, Doloras Waller and Lily Barnacle, are getting inked to fight the stigma of ageing and raise awareness and funds for ALONE.

LOCAL WINNERS AT COMHALTAS ALL IRELAND FLEADH CHEOIL IN DROGHEDA

19 August 2018

Competitions, concerts, céilithe, sessions and more at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018

ALONE announce pilot of THE HomeShare service

17 August 2018

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home,…

Ready, Set, Go – Click&Go partner with Lanzarote Marathon

14 August 2018

Click&Go, Ireland’s premier online travel company, has…

ALONE and The Ink Factory team up to combat ageism

10 August 2018

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home,…

Click&Go, Ireland’s leading online travel business, expands into mainland Europe

8 August 2018

Ireland’s premier online travel company, Click&Go, has…

ITAA urge Ryanair and pilots to end industrial disputes

3 August 2018

The Irish Travel Agents Association has urged Ryanair and the Irish pilots to find a resolution as a fifth strike day has been scheduled for Friday 10th August.

GAZE LGBT Film Festival launches 26th edition of programme

1 August 2018

The GAZE LGBT Film Festival has officially launched the 26th festival programme at an event hosted by lead sponsor, Accenture.

ITAA support EU airlines in move to outlaw Air Traffic Control strikes

30 July 2018

The Irish Travel Agents Association have announced their support of the Network for the European Private Sector in Tourism & Airlines for Europe as they move to outlaw ATC strikes.

The House with a Clock in its Walls

25 July 2018

Can you Hear the Ticking..? Prepare to step into a magical world where nothing is quite as it seems as the family film of the year THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS. Is released nationwide on 21 September 2018

ALONE celebrates opening of 11 new apartments for older people at risk of homelessness

24 July 2018

Charity for older people welcomes new tenants to refurbished homes

Mayo International Kite Festival brings colour to Achill Island

22 July 2018

Hundreds of kite fliers and spectators of all ages experienced a visual feast at the Mayo International Kite Festival today on Keel Beach, Achill Island.

ALONE report calls on the Oireachtas to take action to prevent a housing crisis for older people

12 July 2018

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the Oireachtas to provide €84.5m a year over the next 10 years in the form of home adaptation grants and to develop an additional 122,000 units of housing for older people.

‘Home at Last’ report examines the experience of Rapid Build Housing residents

10 July 2018

‘Home at Last – the Experience of Rapid Build Housing in Dublin', investigates the Rapid Build strategy from the perspective of its residents.

Dublin Housing Observatory launched to improve housing market transparency

9 July 2018

New business unit under DCC Housing and Community Services Department, launched to address the Dublin Housing Crisis. The unit will operate as an authoritative voice on housing issues.

Find your perfect Christmas Market with Click&Go

4 July 2018

Ireland’s premier online travel company, Click&Go, have…

ITAA responds to Ryanair pilots’ vote to strike

3 July 2018

ITAA express their concern as Irish-based Ryanair pilots have voted to take industrial action, effecting flights scheduled for next week.

Social Media Saves Lives Says US Counter Terror Specialist

13 June 2018

Sold out Dublin Conference will Hear Call for Digital Transformation

Loneliness Taskforce calls for €3 million annual funding to combat loneliness

13 June 2018

‘A Connected Ireland’ Report launched in the Royal College of Surgeons today

ITAA Statement on the Cancellation of Irish Ferries sailings to France

12 June 2018

The ITAA expressed their disappointment at the announcement by Irish Ferries of the cancellation of sailings to France on the WB Yeats until September.

Get a taste of track cycling at StreetVelodrome Dublin City

7 June 2018

Pop up velodrome comes to Smithfield Square for 3 days of FREE family fun

Defending The Truth In The Era Of Fake News

5 June 2018

Public sector communications staff from Ireland and abroad gather for the Public Sector Digital Marketing Summit

Colour the Sky at the 2018 Dublin Kite Festival

5 June 2018

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast as the Dublin Kite Festival soars into town on Sunday 10th June next on Dollymount Strand, North Bull Island, Clontarf.

Click&Go celebrate 8th anniversary

25 May 2018

Click&Go, Ireland’s fastest growing online travel company, is delighted to celebrate 8 years in operation. Established in 2010, Click&Go have become one of the country’s leading travel agents.

ALONE hosts BNI ‘Building Stronger Communities’ Seminar

25 May 2018

The Befriending Network Ireland seminar, hosted by ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, took place in Dublin on Thursday 24th May.

MobilityX Conference, focused on the future of self-driving technology

27 April 2018

One-day public conference welcomes leaders from the autonomous driving industry.

Dublin’s Smithfield goes mutts for Pets in the City

26 April 2018

FREE family event takes place in Smithfield Square on Sunday, 29th April

Golden Breaks shine at the Castlerosse Hotel, Killarney

26 April 2018

The resort’s tailored Golden Breaks programme provides exceptional value for guests over 55.

€3.5 million in state housing funding awarded to ALONE

26 April 2018

Charity acquire 16 new homes in Dublin 8 to house older people

John Spollen elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association

12 April 2018

John Spollen, Director of Cassidy Travel, was elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association at the Association's AGM.

65% of travel agents experience increase in turnover in first quarter of 2018

12 April 2018

The latest Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) quarterly survey results have been released

Just Energy is going Green for Spring

29 March 2018

Sign up from Friday 30th March until Sunday 15th April and 100% of the electricity provided by Just Energy will be 100% green free of charge, sourced from renewable sources.

All things Portuguese to be celebrated at Irish Travel Trade Show after-party

29 March 2018

Visit Portugal, Insight Vacations & Uniworld Boutique River Cruises to sponsor social event on 12th April

How will you pay rent when you retire?

27 March 2018

Vincent Browne launches ALONE housing campaign to raise awareness of the hidden housing crisis among older people.

John Spollen of Cassidy Travel nominated for the position of ITAA President

16 March 2018

To be formally ratified at the ITAA AGM on the 12th of April at the RDS Main Hall Complex, Dublin 4.

Unwrap fantastic Easter break packages at Castlerosse Hotel

16 March 2018

Family favourite Castlerosse Hotel in Killarney is offering eggcellent Easter break packages this season.

“Just Energy’s fixed price tariffs offer an alternative to prepaid meters”

15 March 2018

Just Energy, Ireland’s newest retail energy provider, has commented on the increased dependence on pre-paid fuel meters by Irish consumers.

ALONE invites collaboration from other organisations to tackle loneliness

14 March 2018

Charity sets up Loneliness Taskforce in partnership with Senator Keith Swanick

Travel agents show the benefits of their service during Storm Emma

14 March 2018

ITAA member agents worked tirelessly to cater for customers’ changing travel plans

Take to the streets in support of ALONE at this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

8 March 2018

The charity that supports older people to age at home is calling on women throughout the country to participate in aid of ALONE.

ALONE call on public to remember older people affected by emigration this St. Patricks Day

7 March 2018

ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating.

Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards 2018 Announced

5 March 2018

The Dublin Film Critics Circle ADIFF Awards Ceremony saw the Jury select the best eligible films from the Festival line up for the 11th consecutive year.

ALONE & DCC Cold Weather Initiative urges public to check on older people during cold weather

26 February 2018

DCC and ALONE reissue appeal to urge members of the public to check in on older people in their community in advance of this week’s cold weather.

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