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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.

Woman in Black: Angel of Death opens January 1st 2015

17 December 2014

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.

Dublin Restaurants in Support of charity ALONE

10 December 2014

This Christmas Season, ten Dublin restaurants are supporting ALONE, the charity that cares for older people in need.

The Nutcracker presented by Monica Loughman Ballet

3 December 2014

This festive season Monica Loughman Ballet presents The Nutcracker, with performances on the 20th and 21st December at the Convention Centre Dublin.

No one deserves to be lonely at Christmas

1 December 2014

ALONE, the charity that supports older people in need, highlights isolation and loneliness this Christmas time.

THE GUARANTEE available on DVD this Friday, 28th November

27 November 2014

Fact based drama The Guarantee goes behind the scenes as the beleaguered government fights to keep the country's banking system afloat.

Details of second annual Irish VFX & Animation Summit announced

26 November 2014

Line up includes speakers who have worked on the smash-hit Interstellar and upcoming Paddington

The Homesman opens in cinemas November 21st

20 November 2014

An unlikely pairing set off on a long, difficult journey where their courage and resilience are tested as they are both pushed to their limits.

NIGHTCRAWLER in cinemas now

31 October 2014

Stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a career-best performance as Lou Bloom, a drifter drawn in to Los Angeles’ dark and dangerous world of ‘nightcrawling’.

Pets in the City

30 October 2014

Dublin City Council, the DSPCA and King of Paws launch a new, free, family event in Smithfield Square, taking place on the 9th November 2014.

Bram Stoker Festival 2014

27 October 2014

More than 42,000 people attended the third annual Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin this weekend to experience the re-awakening of Dublin’s Gothic heart.

The Best of Me In Cinemas Now

15 October 2014

The Best of Me tells the story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart.

Official Trailer Released for Standby

7 October 2014

Standby, the new comedy romance starring Brian Gleeson (The Stag) and Jessica Paré (Mad Men), will be released in cinemas across the country from Friday November 14th.

Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story begins nationwide tour

6 October 2014

Filmed over six years Unbreakable is the story of blind athlete Mark Pollock’s tragic fall that left him paralysed and how he found his courage again.

Jimmy’s Hall On DVD & Blu-ray now

29 September 2014

The true story of Irish political activist Jimmy Gralton as told by legendary director Ken Loach, director of The Wind that Shakes the Barley

A Walk Among The Tombstones opens 19th September

8 September 2014

Thriller starring Liam Neeson and Dan Stevens, based on Lawrence Block’s bestselling series of mystery novels.

Kennedy Summer School Opens This Week in New Ross

7 September 2014

Chiefs, cabinet ministers, Khrushev's great granddaughter and GAA celebrities all set for Kennedy Summer School.

The Bram Stoker Festival 2014 – Awakening Dublin’s gothic heart

6 September 2014

This October Dublin City will ‘go gothic’ for the third annual Bram Stoker Festival, running Friday 24th through to Monday 27th October 2014.

ALONE launch charity single “The Ballad of Rosie Hackett”

19 August 2014

Inspired by the new Rosie Hackett Bridge spanning the Liffey, the song was written by Councillor Dermot Lacey.

The Hundred-Foot Journey opens in cinemas 5th September

14 August 2014

An uplifting and feel-good cultural feast full of Indian spices, French sophistication and British wit.

THE ROVER will be released in Irish cinemas on August 15th

5 August 2014

Set in the near future, the world of THE ROVER is one where mankind's greed and excesses have pushed civilization to the breaking point.

Minister Bruton welcomes Brockley Group’s innovative Cleantech facility

23 July 2014

The know-how generated from this unit will increase exports for Brockley Group from €3m to €7.5m by 2017. Eight new jobs to be created.

Earth to Echo opens in Irish Cinemas 25th July

20 July 2014

An epic story beyond the wildest of imaginations, the race is on for the friends to save Echo as they embark on a journey that will change all of their lives forever.

Artists Call-out Bram Stoker Festival 2014

7 July 2014

Artists, arts organisations and creative producers are invited to submit ideas for unique work of all scales that will thrill audiences of all ages.

Open Innovation 2.0 conference establishes framework for European adoption of Dublin Declaration

1 July 2014

The 2014 Open Innovation Conference reinforced the approach of the Dublin Innovation Declaration, with the European innovation experts identifying it as a framework for the adoption of innovation policies across Europe.

Monica Loughman Ballet presents Giselle at the National Concert Hall

27 June 2014

Monica Loughman Ballet presents the quintessential romantic ballet, Giselle, at the National Concert Hall this June 28^th and 29^th.

Leadership in Innovation recognised in Dublin at second annual Luminary Awards

11 June 2014

Stockholm has the Nobel, Hollywood the Oscars and today Dublin hosted the second annual European awards for Innovation Leadership.

Begin Again opens in Irish cinemas July 11th

30 May 2014

Funny, inspirational and uplifting, Begin Again unites film and music’s finest talent. Starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo.

International Open Innovation conference to be hosted in Dublin

26 May 2014

Open Innovation 2.0 aims to further co-develop and drive adoption of a new paradigm for innovation in Europe.

Dublin Kite Festival confirmed for 2014 – let’s go fly a Kite!

22 May 2014

Following the success of last years event, Dublin City Council's Kite Festival will return to Dollymount Strand on 22nd June 2014.

ALONE welcome housing plan as a “step in the right direction”

20 May 2014

Sean Moynihan CEO of ALONE, said of the new housing plan, “It’s a scandal that it had to reach this point before the government took notice"

New Irish Film Run and Jump opens Friday 2nd May

30 April 2014

Run and Jump follows the impossibly optimistic Vanetia who is slowly rebuilding the life she loved following her husband’s sudden personality-changing stroke.

Tarzan swings into Irish cinemas May 2nd

28 April 2014

The classic Tarzan story, beautifully reimagined in 3D for a whole new generation and featuring Kellan Lutz as the voice of Tarzan.

ALONE Launch Home Truths Housing Campaign

26 April 2014

ALONE are calling on all local government candidates to address the housing needs of vulnerable older people.

Fiery Pompeii opens in Irish cinemas May 30th in 3D

18 April 2014

Action, adventure and a natural disaster of cataclysmic proportions collide headlong in Pompeii - epic recreation of one of the ancient World’s most compelling tragedies.