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Just Energy Wins Best Energy Price Plan (New Customer) at bonkers.ie National Consumer Awards

21 February 2018

Just Energy recieved the “Best Energy Price Plan (New Customer)” award from Bonkers.ie National Consumer Awards on February 8th.

85% of Irish holidaymakers are financially unprotected

19 February 2018

Irish Travel Agents Association launch campaign to highlight the importance of financial protection for holidaymakers

Registration now open for the Irish Travel Trade Show 2018

16 February 2018

Registration is now open for the Irish Travel Trade Show which takes place in Hall 3 of RDS Main Hall Complex, Dublin 4, on Thursday 12th April 2018.

Conor & Jock to return as BBC Three orders more from The Young Offenders

8 February 2018

The Young Offenders has just started as a six part series on BBC Three and commission for a further six episodes has been announced.

Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced

29 January 2018

Mal Rogers was presented with the Travel Extra Journalist of the Year Award at a ceremony held to coincide with the annual Holiday World Show

Manning Travel and Tour America Crowned Travel Agents of the Year

26 January 2018

The Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with Aer Lingus took place in the elegant surrounds of the Mansion House, Dublin, on Thursday 25th January.

IRISH FEATURE FILM BLACK 47 TO HAVE WORLD PREMIERE AT THE A-LIST BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

16 January 2018

The Irish feature film directed by Lance Daly will have its World Premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Make your 2018 holiday your biggest adventure yet at Holiday World Show

15 January 2018

Book your 2018 adventure experience at Holiday World Show, taking place in the RDS Simmonscourt from 26th to 28th January.

Holiday World Show launches largest ever Home Holiday Pavilion for 2018

15 December 2017

Minister of State for Tourism launches pavilion for show in RDS Dublin, January 26th-28th

THE DUBLIN FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2017

13 December 2017

The members of the Dublin Film Critics Circle have, for the 11th year, selected their favourite works of 2017.

ITAA responds to planned strike by Ryanair pilots

12 December 2017

The ITAA has expressed its concern at today’s announcement that Ryanair pilots plan to strike on Wednesday 20th December.

No one should be ALONE this Christmas

21 November 2017

Vincent Browne asks public to reach out to thousands of older people spending Christmas alone

Baz launches ALONE & An Post’s ‘Do One Thing’ Christmas Campaign

16 November 2017

Make Christmas less lonely by sending a card to an older person living alone

ALONE: The First 40 Years – Minister Jim Daly launches book celebrating ALONE’s significant anniversary

8 November 2017

A new book on the history of ALONE was launched yesterday evening in the National Library of Ireland

THE POST | TRAILER DEBUT | STREEP – HANKS – SPIELBERG

8 November 2017

Entertainment One are thrilled to share with you the first trailer for the highly anticipated film THE POST,

Voting for the Irish Travel Industry Awards 2018 now open

7 November 2017

The Irish Travel Industry Awards will take place in the historic Round Room at the Mansion House Dublin on Thursday, 25th January 2018.

42% increase in number of older people using befriending service

3 November 2017

ALONE released its 2016 Annual Report today which showed a 42% increase in the number of people availing of ALONE’s Befriending Service.

ITAA issues advice for Irish tourists travelling to Catalonia

31 October 2017

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has issued advice to Irish holidaymakers travelling to Catalonia in Spain

ALONE call on the general public to check on older neighbours this Halloween

27 October 2017

ALONE is asking people to be mindful of older people in their community this Halloween period.

ALONE “The government needs to act fast to support Ireland’s aging demographic”

26 October 2017

ALONE welcomes today’s ESRI report which states that the demand for healthcare is projected to increase substantially with rapid growth and ageing of Ireland’s population.

ALONE calls for further investments in technologies to support older people to age at home

20 October 2017

ALONE has welcomed the Government's decision to drop the living alone condition from the Seniors Alert Scheme.

Boost in online bookings for Irish Travel Agents

19 October 2017

ITAA Quarterly Survey Results reveal increase in online business for travel agents

ALONE expresses concern for older people following red weather warning

15 October 2017

ALONE is urging older people to take extra care following the status red wind warning by Met Éireann.

“85% of travelling public remain unprotected by outdated bonding legislation”

13 October 2017

ITAA members challenge Commissioner for Aviation Regulation at 2017 Annual Conference

Travel Professionals to focus on consumer protection and airline issues at ITAA Annual Conference in Porto

5 October 2017

Irish Travel Agents Association 2017 Annual Conference takes place next week

The Busker Fleadh celebrates independent music and performance in Smithfield Square

3 October 2017

Smithfield Square is coming alive with live music and performance for the second annual Busker Fleadh, on Sunday 8th October.

ITAA calls for immediate review of bonding among travel providers following collapse of Monarch

3 October 2017

The ITAA has expressed strong concern over the lack of bonding among Irish travel providers

ITAA Responds to Incident in Las Vegas

2 October 2017

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has responded to the mass shooting in Las Vegas yesterday

ALONE announce new media partnership with Dublin City FM

29 September 2017

New alliance with Dublin City FM to offer further support towards older people in Dublin

This International Day of Older Persons ALONE calls on government to invest in Housing with Support

29 September 2017

The charity is highlighting the importance of positive aging in the community and the provision of supports to enable older people to age at home.

Just Energy introduces unlimited energy tariffs to Irish consumers

28 September 2017

Innovative energy provider Just Energy launched into the Irish market with a broad range of new energy solutions that offer Irish consumers control over their household bills.

History comes alive in Fingal

22 September 2017

History-lovers can expect fascinating talks, a tour of Newbridge House, an interactive family-friendly history event and a screening of Fingal’s Finest at the Fingal Festival of History.

Massive Irish box-office smash hit Cardboard Gangsters set to be released on DVD on October 6th

21 September 2017

Following its theatrical run in Irish cinemas, Cardboard Gangsters will be released on DVD.

Fingal to mark Centenary of the Death of Thomas Ashe

20 September 2017

The Centenary of the Death of Thomas Ashe will be marked by a series of events across Fingal over the next two weeks.

Details of TV Summit FÍS announced, taking place in Galway, October 12th

18 September 2017

The FÍS TV Summit, hosted by Galway Film Centre, takes place in Galway on October 12th.

Updated ITAA Statement on the Cancellation of Ryanair Flights

18 September 2017

Travel agents throughout the country have been inundated with queries from intending travellers on Ryanair’s cancelled flights.

Neil Delamere launches ‘Dublin Amber Friendship Week’ in aid of ALONE

18 September 2017

Comedian Neil Delamere is calling on people throughout Dublin to gather their friends and head to their local pub next week in support of ALONE.

ITAA Statement on the Cancellation of Ryanair Flights

16 September 2017

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has expressed strong concern over the cancellation of flights by Ryanair at short notice.

Aer Lingus announced as title sponsor of 2018 Irish Travel Industry Awards

8 September 2017

The Irish Travel Industry Awards will take place in the historic Round Room at the Mansion House Dublin, Thursday, 25 January 2018.

ALONE calls on local authorities to prioritise the development of social housing for older people

7 September 2017

Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow

ITAA issues advice in advance of Hurricane Irma’s arrival in the Caribbean and Florida

6 September 2017

Powerful category 5 hurricane, is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to parts of the Caribbean in the next 36-48 hours.

ALONE – Government focus should be on new technology & housing with support

31 August 2017

Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable income of older people

Resort Revelations III – Public Art Programme returns to Portrane

24 August 2017

This year’s Resort Revelations public art programme will be launched by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley and Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid.

ITAA Respond to Terror Attack in Barcelona

18 August 2017

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has responded to the terror attack in Barcelona yesterday.

‘Loss of 90,000 bed days demonstrates need for an increase in home care budget’

16 August 2017

ALONE calls on government to increase funding for homecare following the report that 90,000 bed days have been lost in the hospital system.

ALONE ‘Revisions to Fair Deal Scheme offer no solutions for older people’

14 August 2017

ALONE has expressed concern over the governments plans to make changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme.

Travel Agents advise Irish holidaymakers to book now for 2018

9 August 2017

The latest ITAA quarterly survey results, released today, demonstrate the continued growth of the Irish travel industry.

ITAA Statement on Delays in European Airports

2 August 2017

The ITAA today commented on the increased delays in European Airports due to new security checks introduced in the wake of terror attacks.

New Irish Musical ‘The Promise’ to open Swords Summer Festival

14 July 2017

The Promise, a new Irish musical, opens the Swords Summer Festival on Thursday, July 20, at 8pm in the magnificent setting of Swords Castle

The Farthest will be released In Irish cinemas on July 28th

14 July 2017

An entirely Irish production, The Farthest includes interviews with 30 of the original scientists and engineers who built and flew the ground breaking mission.

An Taoiseach Launches Creative Ireland Fingal Programme 2017

11 July 2017

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar launched the Creative Ireland Fingal Programme at an event celebrating the new major culture and creativity initiative designed to promote individual, community and national well-being.

Roller Derby Documentary Revolutions in cinemas 30th June

20 June 2017

Shot and directed by Laura McGann, Revolutions was produced by Ross Whitaker for True Films.

Twice Shy opens in cinemas around Ireland from Friday, 23rd June

12 June 2017

Directed by Tom Ryan and Produced by Fionn Greger, award winning Twice Shy is a timely, coming-of-age-drama.

Get a taste of track cycling at StreetVelodrome Dublin City

7 June 2017

Dublin City Council presents StreetVelodrome Dublin City, as part of National Bike Week 2017, this Sunday 11th June and Monday 12th June in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.

Come fly with us at the 2017 Dublin Kite Festival

6 June 2017

The spectacular Dublin Kite Festival returns for its fifth year on Sunday 18th June at North Bull Island, Clontarf.

“A lot has changed since 1977 but ALONE still needed today more than ever”

24 May 2017

ALONE celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr in City Hall, Dublin.

Hampstead – starring Brendan Gleeson & Diane Keaton

18 May 2017

See love from a new perspective - Hampstead is released in Ireland on 23rd June 2017.

Cardboard Gangsters – film to hit Irish Cinemas 16th June

8 May 2017

The official trailer for Mark O’Connor’s gritty Dublin gangland feature Cardboard Gangsters has been released.

Pets in the City – A Purrfect Day Out for the whole family

2 May 2017

The annual Pets in the City, brought to you by Dublin City Council and supported by the DSPCA and King of Paws, will take place on Sunday 14th May 2017 in Smithfield Square.

Long Haul & Adventure Holidays emerge as top travel trends for Summer 2017

27 April 2017

The latest Irish Travel Agents Association survey has revealed the emerging travel trends among Irish holidaymakers.

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