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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!

The Young Offenders enjoys brilliant opening weekend

19 September 2016

The Young Offenders has achieved the highest opening for an Irish film at the Republic of Ireland Box Office this year.

The Girl On The Train – Arriving in Irish cinemas on 5th October

13 September 2016

Based on the global best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins that shocked the World. Starring Emily Blunt as Rachel Watson.

Olympic Fun Fest – Bringing Rio to Smithfield Square, Dublin

17 August 2016

The party atmosphere of Rio is coming to Dublin with a family friendly celebration of the Olympic Games, on Sunday 21st August 2016.

BOBBY SANDS 66 DAYS smashes Irish Opening Weekend Box Office Records

8 August 2016

The film has achieved the highest opening weekend ever at the Irish box office for an Irish made documentary.

Knock Documentary – Strange Occurrences in a small Irish village

22 July 2016

An examination of the phenomenon of the Knock shrine, from the filmmakers behind One Million Dubliners, in Irish cinemas August 26th.

50% of Irish travel agents experience increase in bookings

3 July 2016

ITAA Quarterly Survey results correlate with recent CSO travel figures

Teaser Trailer for The Young Offenders Released

1 July 2016

A taste of what audiences are in store for when the film hits Irish cinemas in September.

CEO of ITAA awarded Spanish Order of Civil Merit

1 July 2016

Pat Dawson, ITAA CEO, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Civil Merit at the behest of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain.

GAZE Film Festival 2016 announces programme for August Bank Holiday Weekend

17 June 2016

For 24 years GAZE International LGBT Film Festival has been providing a platform for Irish and International LGBT cinema

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.