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Fingal County Council invite community engagement in Creative Ireland Programme

25 April 2017

Fingal County Council and Creative Ireland hosted an open meeting yesterday to share details about the Creative Ireland Programme

Sleepless starring Jamie Foxx hits Irish cinemas May 5th

25 April 2017

Vincent Downs is an undercover Las Vegas police officer who is tangled in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and mob-controlled casinos.

ALONE engages in government consultation on new home care model

24 April 2017

ALONE has aligned with 12 other charities and advocacy groups in response to a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare.

Lisney host Charity Auction in aid of ALONE

21 April 2017

Lisney are hosting an auction in aid of ALONE in Farrier & Draper on South William Street on Thursday 27th April at 6.30pm.

Celebrate culture and creativity at Fingal’s Cruinniú na Cásca

7 April 2017

County Council to host Easter Monday Market in Swords Castle as part of Creative Ireland Programme.

Miss Sloane released in Irish cinemas May 12th

31 March 2017

Starring Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alison Pill, Jake Lacy and John Lithgow.

ALONE welcomes inaugural National Positive Ageing Forum

30 March 2017

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has commended Minister McEntee for giving a voice to the Aging Sector

From Terry George, The Promise opens in Irish cinemas April 28th

27 March 2017

Starring Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale and Charlotte Le Bon, The Promise is inspired by True Life events.

ALONE & HSE launch New Support Coordination Services for Older People in North Dublin

23 March 2017

A new Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North City and County area was launched today.

Government support needed to navigate challenges facing Irish Travel Trade

22 March 2017

The Irish Travel Industry Trade Show took place in RDS Hall 3 to a large gathering of travel professionals from across the country.

ALONE drives forward with ElectroRoute and Mitsubishi Corporation

22 March 2017

ALONE today received a donation of a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV from ElectroRoute and Mitsubishi Corporation.

On your marks, get set… Go running in support of ALONE at this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

19 March 2017

ALONE is calling on women throughout the country to participate in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of ALONE.

Discover the latest in travel innovation at the Irish Travel Industry Trade Show

16 March 2017

Ireland’s largest ever travel trade show, the Irish Travel Industry Trade Show, takes place next Wednesday in the RDS.

A Dog’s Purpose to be released nationwide on 5th May

15 March 2017

The heart warming and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

First trailer released for Hampstead starring Brendan Gleeson and Diane Keaton

8 March 2017

Inspired by a true story, Hampstead is a funny and life-affirming tale about how love can be found in the most unexpected places.

Dublin Film Critics Circle announce award winners at ADIFF

27 February 2017

The event, hosted by Limelight Communications, saw Aquarius win Best Film at ADIFF 2017.

Lost in France will open on general release in Ireland on 3rd March

27 February 2017

Featuring a stunning mix of live performances and frequently hilarious interviews, the film reunites key label personnel from Chemikal Underground Records.

ALONE’s Befriending Service – tackling loneliness

13 February 2017

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the importance of their Befriending Service during Friendship Week.

20th Century Women opens in Irish cinemas February 10th

7 February 2017

Written and Directed by Mike Mills, 20th Century Women is nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Screenplay.

Limelight Communications is proud to support the DFCC Awards 2017

1 February 2017

The 2017 Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival will be announced on Sunday 26th February.

George Best biopic ‘Best’ – Dublin preview screening announced

1 February 2017

The film will screen at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival on Saturday 18th February.

35,000 HOLIDAYSMAKERS PLAN THEIR 2017 BREAK AT THE HOLIDAY WORLD SHOW DUBLIN

29 January 2017

The Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend, saw almost 35,000 people make their way to the RDS Simmonscourt for personalised expert travel advice, show-only deals and tips for the bargains of 2017.

Grenham Travel and Shandon Travel Crowned Travel Agents of the Year at the Irish Travel Industry Awards

27 January 2017

Grenham Travel and Shandon Travel were crowned ITAA Travel Agencies of the Year 2017 at the annual Irish Travel Industry Awards in Dublin last night (Thursday 26th January).

95% of Irish Travel Agents experienced growth in 2016

27 January 2017

The travel industry has had another year of positive growth, according to the latest Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) quarterly survey, released on the opening day of the Holiday World Show Dublin.

O’Donovan Brothers to appear at Holiday World Show

26 January 2017

Cork duo headline The Eoghan Corry Travel Summit in Association with Dublin Airport where they will share their travel stories.

Denial opens in Irish Cinemas January 27th

20 January 2017

Denial recounts Deborah E. Lipstadt’s legal battle for historical truth against David Irving, who accused her of libel when she declared him a Holocaust denier.

The Young Offenders released across host of VOD platforms

16 January 2017

Irish Box-Office smash hit The Young Offenders is now available to view across online platforms in Ireland including iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and Eir.

ALONE – The provision of quality home care packages for older people is a necessity

16 January 2017

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to make homecare a legal right, ensuring that all older people are supported to age in the community.

Jackie opens in Irish cinemas on January 20th

13 January 2017

A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady.

Irish Travel Industry Awards 2017 Finalists Announced

9 January 2017

The winners will be announced and their awards presented as part of the Irish Travel Industry Awards on Thursday 26th January.

Beggars Bush D4 is a finalist for title of ‘Best Connected Community’

4 January 2017

The area is a finalist at the national LAMA Community and Council Awards 2017.

Brighten up your winter with a trip to the Holiday World Show

20 December 2016

Take advantage of show-only specials and deals at Ireland’s largest consumer show

A Monster Calls opens in Irish cinemas New Year’s Day

19 December 2016

When all is lost. Something wild will find you. From the Director of The Impossible.

Holiday World Show Dublin and INM announce media partnership

15 December 2016

INM's partnership with the Holiday World Show Dublin was announced by Stephen Rae, Group Editor-in-Chief of INM.

Ballerina opens in Irish cinemas December 19th

14 December 2016

Starring the voice talent of Elle Fanning, Maddie Ziegler, Carly Rae Jepsen and Dane DeHaan.

ALONE awarded THINKTECH funding for online platform supporting older people to age at home

8 December 2016

Charity receive €170,000 award from Social Innovation Fund Ireland at ceremony in Google

Dublin City Centre to transform into a Christmas design wonderland

8 December 2016

Over 50 designers will showcase unique handcrafted gifts at market in College Green next weekend

ALONE – Charity Christmas Cards

30 November 2016

Beautiful range of Christmas cards now available. Specially designed for ALONE, they are available in packs of eight each with two designs and cost €8.95. Email fundraising@alone.ie

Travel Professionals celebrate a successful year of travel onboard Uniworld River Cruise

29 November 2016

The 2016 Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Annual Conference took place on board a luxury river cruise courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

The Edge of Seventeen opens in cinemas November 30th

28 November 2016

The stellar cast includes: Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgewick, Hayley Lu Richardson and Blake Jenner.

Crash & Burn to go full throttle in cinemas on December 2nd

24 November 2016

Crash & Burn tells the story of Dundalk-born Tommy Byrne, who for a fleeting moment in the early 80s was the world’s greatest driver.

ALONE – Show an older person you care this Christmas

23 November 2016

ALONE today launched their Christmas campaign highlighting the isolation and loneliness of older people around Christmastime.

SciFi Drama Arrival opens in cinemas November 10th

7 November 2016

From Denis Villeneuve, the Director of Sicario and Prisoners, Arrival stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker

Tap to Give – ALONE launches Ireland’s first contactless collection boxes

27 October 2016

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today launched Ireland’s first contactless collection boxes.

The Light Between Oceans opens in Irish cinemas November 1st

25 October 2016

This breathtaking story is set to remind us all of the infinite power of love, the overwhelming fear of loss and the complexities of human nature that bind the two.

The Young Offenders crosses €1 million at the Irish box office

21 October 2016

The Young Offenders has become the fastest Irish film to break the €1 million mark at the Irish Box Office this year.

Cruise Holidays voted the top travel trend for 2017

14 October 2016

The ITAA have revealed the results of their latest quarterly members survey in which Cruise Holidays were voted the top travel trend for 2017.

ALONE comments on government’s Budget 2017 announcements

11 October 2016

ALONE has welcomed the increase to the state pension but stated that the government needs to do more to support older people in the community.

Busker Fleadh brings an eclectic programme of music and street performance to Smithfield Square

9 October 2016

Organised by Dublin City Council, this free family event showcased the best of independent music and performance in an electrifying atmosphere.

I, Daniel Blake – opening in Irish cinemas October 21st

6 October 2016

Directed by Ken Loach, I, Daniel Blake is a socially charged and emotionally moving film which won the Palme D’or award at Cannes Film Festival 2016

The Busker Fleadh – Bringing independent music to Smithfield

4 October 2016

Experience the best of independent music and performance in an electrifying atmosphere at the Busker Fleadh in Smithfield Square on Sunday 9th October!