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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.

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.