Thousands of Kites Colour the Sky at the 2016 Dublin Kite Festival
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
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
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
Two-day event empowers patients and wellbeing experts by exploring greater information, innovation and accountability
Pets in the City
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
User Experience (UX) for Business workshop to provide insights and ‘how-to’s
Thousands participate in Fingal 1916 Commemorative Day in Swords
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
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
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
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”
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opening in Irish cinemas December 1st, Christmas with the Coopers will never be a silent night!
Jedward & ALONE launch Christmas Campaign “Share your presence”
ALONE, alongside famous twins John and Edward Grimes are highlighting isolation and loneliness this holiday season
ALONE express concern over BOIs announcement
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pól Ó Conghaile was presented with the Travel Extra Journalist of the Year Award
Winners at the Irish Travel Industry Awards
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
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
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
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.
Woman in Black: Angel of Death opens January 1st 2015
As WWII tears the nation apart and bombs reign down on London, a group of eight children, lead by young school teacher are evacuated to an abandoned house.
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