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ALONE launch BConnect pilot for older people living in West Ireland

22 February 2019

The charity which supports older people to age at home, has announced…

The Ballymun Music Room celebrates 10 year anniversary

8 February 2019

The inspirational music room has run a successful programme for…

Click&Go release Travel Barometer to analyse travel trends

5 February 2019

Click&Go, Ireland’s largest home grown online travel agent,…

If Beale Street Could Talk

4 February 2019

In UK & Irish cinemas Valentine's Day. In select cinemas February 8

Chinese New Year Community Celebration

3 February 2019

Celebrating diversity in the North East Inner City

Irish Learning City Network meet to promote accessible and life-long learning

1 February 2019

The initiative involves cities from across the island of Ireland and will see festivals take place in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Wild Rose set for April 12th release date

31 January 2019

Featuring a break out performance from 2019 Bafta Rising Star nominee Jessie Buckley.

Irish feature The Hole In The Ground receives critical acclaim

31 January 2019

Irish feature The Hole In The Ground receives critical acclaim…

Tony Gunning Art Shop raises €11,784 for ALONE

31 January 2019

ALONE, the charity that supports older people, closed its Tony…

ALONE encourage public to check in on older neighbours as yellow weather warning updated

29 January 2019

Significant accumulations of snow and temperatures as low as -3C are expected as part of the warning, which is in place from Tuesday morning until 6pm on Saturday.

Over 39,500 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin

27 January 2019

Holiday bookings surge at this year’s show in the RDS Simmonscourt Holiday…

Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced

25 January 2019

Pól O Conghaile presented with the Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Award 2018.

Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises, winners announced

24 January 2019

O'Hanrahan Travel and Cassidy Travel Crowned Travel Agents of…

Finalists Announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises

15 January 2019

The shortlist for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association…

Irish Trade Industry Awards partner with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

9 January 2019

Suppliers are encouraged to donated prizes to raise funds for…

STAN & OLLIE

4 January 2019

Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as legendary movie icons Laurel & Hardy, STAN & OLLIE is the heart-warming story of what would become the pair’s triumphant farewell tour.

Warm the heart of an older neighbour this winter

5 December 2018

Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather…

Dublin Learning City to promote accessible and life-long learning

4 December 2018

The new initiative was launched during 1916 Leader and Learners…

The Young Offenders Christmas Special

27 November 2018

The Young Offenders Christmas Special is coming to TV screens…

Have a Laugh for Loneliness with ALONE this Christmas

27 November 2018

Katherine Lynch is asking the public to reach out and have a…

Leading NGOs urge Government to address homecare to ease winter trolley crisis

21 November 2018

Homecare Coalition call for €10 million towards additional…

Entertainment One announces ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’

8 November 2018

Following rave reviews from Toronto International Film Festival…

Click&Go celebrate 3rd year in Deloitte Fast 50 awards

5 November 2018

The leading online travel agent has been ranked by the technology…

Brendan O’Carroll asks public to ‘Have a Laugh for Loneliness’ in aid of ALONE

29 October 2018

Charity initiative hopes to support befriending and outreach across Ireland

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.