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ALONE supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

14 June 2016

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for greater awareness around elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

FCM Ireland gearing up for growth

14 June 2016

FCM Travel Solutions Ireland will move to larger offices during the summer. The new premises at FCM House, formerly Corrigan House, is centrally located on Fenian Street, Dublin 2.

Thousands of Kites Colour the Sky at the 2016 Dublin Kite Festival

12 June 2016

Over 7,000 kite fliers and spectators of all ages gathered in North Bull Island, Clontarf, today to experience the spectacular Dublin Kite Festival.

Elvis & Nixon opens in Irish cinemas 24th June

27 May 2016

Elvis & Nixon tells the astounding true story of this meeting between two men at the height of their powers. It's the true story you won’t quite believe!

Dublin Showcase celebrates unique culture of Bilbao and Bizkaia

26 May 2016

Event presenting ‘Hiria, Ura and Natura’ (city, water and nature) highlights of Basque region held in Andrew Rudd’s new city centre restaurant

Future Health Summit – Ireland’s premier healthcare event attracts over 2,000 delegates

26 May 2016

Two-day event empowers patients and wellbeing experts by exploring greater information, innovation and accountability

Pets in the City

23 May 2016

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, 29th May, in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.

IRELAND BEST PLACED TO BECOME WORLD LEADER IN EMERGING USER EXPERIENCE (UX) FIELD

17 May 2016

User Experience (UX) for Business workshop to provide insights and ‘how-to’s

Thousands participate in Fingal 1916 Commemorative Day in Swords

24 April 2016

Fingal County Council welcomes huge crowds to centenary event held to commemorate the contribution made by the local men & women to the events of 1916.

Sister Cities Summit in Dublin will celebrate US-All Ireland links

22 April 2016

The Summit marks the centenary of 1916 and also the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Sister Cities International by President Eisenhower.

Irish Documentary ATLANTIC opening in Irish Cinemas April 29th

19 April 2016

A collaboration spanning Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland, award-winning director Risteard O’Domhnaill set to release his new feature-length documentary, Atlantic.

Eye In The Sky opens in Irish cinemas April 15th

10 April 2016

Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman and Barkhad Abdi star in this contemporary international thriller.

Entertainment One reveal trailer for Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG”

6 April 2016

“The BFG” opens in Irish cinemas on July 22nd 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth.

Fingal County Council supports 1916 Commemoration Projects

25 February 2016

The Council is assisting community and voluntary groups to play their part through the Centenary Community Funding Scheme

Social Media Summit announces evening social programme

16 February 2016

The upcoming Social Media Summit will see the largest ever gathering of Social Media professionals in Ireland

First trailer released for Rebecca Daly’s feature film Mammal

8 February 2016

Film has screened to acclaim at Sundance Film Festival and will screen at the International Film Festival Rotterdam

Spotlight opens at number 1 at the Irish box office

3 February 2016

Tom McCarthy’s Academy Award nominated film Spotlight is number 1 at the box office in the Republic of Ireland

Experience the World at the Holiday World Show 2016

5 January 2016

Book a holiday you will never forget at the RDS Dublin, 22nd to 24th January where over 1,000 travel and tourism professionals, representing over 50 countries, will be in attendance.

Spotlight to open in Irish cinemas 29th January 2016

1 January 2016

Spotlight tells the astonishing true story of the Boston Globe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning team of investigative journalists.

First look at Spielberg’s forthcoming blockbuster THE BFG

9 December 2015

The talents of two of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life.

Kick off this year’s festivities and spend Christmas with the Coopers

1 December 2015

Opening in Irish cinemas December 1st, Christmas with the Coopers will never be a silent night!

Jedward & ALONE launch Christmas Campaign “Share your presence”

26 November 2015

ALONE, alongside famous twins John and Edward Grimes are highlighting isolation and loneliness this holiday season

ALONE express concern over BOIs announcement

4 November 2015

ALONE has expressed concern over Bank of Ireland’s announcement that they are going to restrict cash withdrawals.

ALONE launch Christmas Cracker 5km fun run

23 October 2015

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, launch their first annual 5km Christmas Cracker run taking place on the 27th December 2015 at 12 noon.

DCU STUDENT BLAZES TRAIL TO USA AS RECIPIENT OF SAN JOSE-DUBLIN SISTER CITY WORK/STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

19 October 2015

Tessa Ronan awarded prestigious Master-level scholarship as a key element of the San Jose-Dublin Sister City “twinning” relationship

Travel Extra Editor wins Business Travel Journalist of the year

16 October 2015

Eoghan Corry, Travel Extra Editor and host of Dublin’s Holiday World Show Travel Clinics, was awarded “Business Travel News Journalist of the year”

ALONE launch ‘homeless in all but name’ Campaign 2015

5 October 2015

ALONE ask the government to designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people.

Irish Travel Agents Association Annual Conference 2015

2 October 2015

Over 100 travel professionals attend the 2015 ITAA annual conference, 'Embracing the Future', in Jerez, Spain.

Celebrating Over 1 Million Irish Visitors Travelling to Spain

23 September 2015

Figures just released on Irish travel between January and August 2015 from the Spanish Statistical Institute and the Spanish Tourism Office in Ireland.

Ireland/US Sister Summit launched as part of ‘Ireland 2016’ Programme

22 September 2015

The Summit will begin in every county or city on the Island with the local programme for their USA Sister Cities and culminate in Dublin between April 22nd and 24th 2016.

Miss You Already Special Fundraising Preview Screening

15 September 2015

Entertainment One will hold a very special charity fundraising preview screening on September 21st with all proceeds going to benefit the Irish Cancer Society.

Irish Travel Agents Association Annual Conference 2015

7 September 2015

The 2015 Irish Travel Agents Association annual conference will take place in Jerez, Spain from the 1st – 4th October 2015.

No Escape opens in cinemas September 4th

21 August 2015

This intense, fast-paced action thriller, starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell and Pierce Brosnan will literally leave you breathless.

Pat Dawson CEO of the ITAA to receive Spanish award

18 August 2015

Mr Dawson will receive a medal of order of civil merit at the behest of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain.

RECORD CROWDS AT COMHALTAS ALL IRELAND FLEADH CHEOIL IN SLIGO

16 August 2015

It was an exciting and successful weekend of competitions, concerts, céilithe and sessions at the Comhaltas 64th Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Sinister 2 unleashed in cinemas Friday August 21st

10 August 2015

SINISTER 2 stars James Ransone (The Wire) and Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale) and is directed by Ciarán Foy (Citadel).

UCC Gala Screening of A Doctor’s Sword to honour Cork War Hero

1 August 2015

A Doctor’s Sword tells the incredible story of Aidan MacCarthy, a UCC trained doctor from West Cork who survived some of the most harrowing episodes of World War II.

ALONE express disappointment over Fair Deal Scheme review

20 July 2015

“While we welcome the review and the fact that it introduced no increases for older people, we are disappointed that after three years there are no specific targets."

ALONE launch Home First Campaign 2015

22 June 2015

ALONE, the charity that provides services for older people in need, have launched their Home First Campaign raising the question, “Why are we forcing older people out of their homes?”

Up Up Up and Away! It’s Dublin Kite Festival this Weekend.

8 June 2015

Exkitement is building ahead of Dublin City Council's third annual Dublin Kite Festival, taking place on Sunday 14th June at North Bull Island, Clontarf.

Limelight Communications campaign nominated for two awards

28 May 2015

Their campaign for the Bram Stoker Festival 2014 has made the final stages of the Awards for Excellence in PR 2015 and the SOCKIES Maximum Media Social Media Awards 2015.

ITAA responds to Spanish air traffic controllers strike

27 May 2015

The Irish Travel Agents Association has expressed dismay at the announcement earlier today that Spanish air traffic controllers have planned four days of strikes in June.

Insidious: Chapter 3 opening in Irish cinemas June 5th

15 May 2015

From the producers of Sinister, Paranormal Activity & The Conjuring comes the darkest Insidious chapter that takes you back to the very beginning.

Mr Holmes opening in Irish cinemas June 19th

11 May 2015

Discover the man beyond the myth as academy award nominee Ian McKellen takes on the legendary role of Detective Sherlock Holmes.

Pets in the City – a free family event this Sunday in Smithfield Square

22 April 2015

Calling all top-dogs and curious cats, a little birdie told us that Smithfield Square is going to be transformed into a Pet Paradise!

Animated family adventure Two by Two opens in Irish cinemas May 1st

22 April 2015

With warnings of a flood sweeping the land, the animals travel to the safety of the Ark. Animals are boarding two by two - Lions, Gorillas, Hippos, Nestrians…. Wait a minute, Nestrians?!

Wildcard Distribution releases official trailer for Get Up & Go

13 April 2015

The film chronicles 24 hours in the lives of frustrated Dublin dreamers Alexander (Peter Coonan) and Coilin (Killian Scott)

I Used To Live Here Premiere Held in IMC Cinema Tallaght

1 April 2015

The film takes a fictional look at how the idea of suicide can spread in communities, particularly among young people.

Preview screening for high school comedy The DUFF held in Cineworld

19 March 2015

THE DUFF is a hilarious, unique look at school hierarchy, based on the best-selling novel by Kody Keplinger.

Irish Cycling Show at the RDS April 18th and 19th

16 March 2015

Bike Industry Showcase Announces Show Highlights and Attractions including vibrant stands, stunt teams, an indoor cycle track and a jam-packed series of seminars.

Insurgent opening in Irish cinemas March 19th

9 March 2015

The second installment in the Divergent franchise stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts.

“80% of nursing homes residents inadequately protected from neglect” say ALONE

24 February 2015

A new Memorandum of Agreement between HIQA & the Ombudsman excludes private nursing homes where 18,000 reside.

Irish feature film ‘I Used To Live Here’ Opens on Good Friday

20 February 2015

The film, which won the Best First Feature Audience Award at last year’s Galway Film Fleadh, will be released in Irish cinemas on Good Friday, April 3rd.

Suite Francaise opens in Irish Cinemas March 13th

15 February 2015

Based on the best-selling book by Irene Nemirovsky and set during the German occupation of France in the 1940’s.

“Loneliness is a health issue” say older persons charity ALONE

9 February 2015

ALONE, the charity that cares for older people in need, are highlighting the health effects of loneliness during their 2015 Friendship week (9th – 13th February).

Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year

23 January 2015

Pól Ó Conghaile was presented with the Travel Extra Journalist of the Year Award

Winners at the Irish Travel Industry Awards

22 January 2015

Club Travel and Navan Travel crowned ITAA Travel Agencies of the Year 2015 at the annual Irish Travel Industry Awards ceremony.

Holiday World Show, 23-25 January 2015

20 January 2015

Calling all travel enthusiasts – get ready for the annual Holiday World Show Dublin, Ireland’s premier travel exhibition at the RDS Simmonscourt.

Wildcard Distribution confirms APPLES OF THE GOLAN for cinema release on January 16th

10 January 2015

Apples of the Golan tells the epic story of Majdal Shams, one of five remaining Arab villages in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Foxcatcher – from the Director of Moneyball and Capote

18 December 2014

Foxcatcher is a rich and moving story of brotherly love, misplaced loyalty and the corruption and emotional bankruptcy that can accompany great power and wealth.

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