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Irish Travel Industry Comments on Thomas Cook Irish Closure

16 January 2014

ITAA expresses concern over the closure of Thomas Cook’s Irish office and the termination of chartered holidays from Ireland from 30th April 2014.

Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 13th-23rd February 2014

7 January 2014

Calvary, a darkly comic thriller that reunites John Michael McDonagh and Brendan Gleeson will have its Irish premiere at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014.

That Awkward Moment Released in Irish Cinemas 29th January

7 January 2014

That Awkward Moment stars Zac Efron (17 Again), Miles Teller (21 & Over), Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station) and Imogen Poots (The Look of Love)

Irish animated film Moon Man in cinemas 27th December

18 December 2013

Moon Man is a beautiful animated feature produced in association with Cartoon Saloon and based on a famous children's book by Tomi Ungerer.

ALONE Welcomes Elements of the HSE Service Plan, Cautions Against Rush to Privatise Services

18 December 2013

ALONE has welcomed elements of the HSE Service Plan but says that the plan should have been more ambitious.

Far Out Isn’t Far Enough In Cinemas Now

12 December 2013

Wildcard Distribution are delighted to announce the release of the fascinating documentary Far Out Isn’t Far Enough, The Tomi Ungerer Story.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – Irish Premiere

10 December 2013

Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and director Adam McKay attended the Irish Premiere of Anchorman 2 in The Savoy Cinema Dublin.

Documentary The Swell Season now open in Irish cinemas

4 December 2013

The beautiful film directed by Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis stars the Oscar-winning Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.

Bram Stoker Festival – Art Competition Prizegiving Ceremony

2 December 2013

Limelight Communications and the Lord Mayor Oisin Quinn hosted a prize giving ceremony for children's art competition winners from the Bram Stoker Festival.

Animated film Free Birds in cinemas November 29th

8 November 2013

Starring the voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler as three gutsy turkeys looking to change the 'course' of thanksgiving.

The Summit released on 22nd November

31 October 2013

This Sundance award winning film tells the true story of a tragic mountain expedition up K2, one the of the deadliest mountains in the World.

The Family – In Irish Cinemas Now

31 October 2013

The Family is a smart and funny homage to the mobster movie genre starring Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Over 20,000 Celebrate the Bram Stoker Festival 2013

29 October 2013

The second annual Bram Stoker Festival saw thousands of Vampires take to the city's streets for spooky Halloween fun over the bank holiday weekend.

Bram Stoker Festival Dublin 2013 Announced

18 October 2013

The second annual festival will run from the 26th-28th October 2013 in Dublin City Centre.

The Fifth Estate – in cinemas October 11th

3 October 2013

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange and Daniel Bruhl as Daniel Damscheit-Berg.

PRISONERS opens in Ireland on 27th September

16 September 2013

New crime drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman now showing in Irish cinemas.

New Irish feature film BLACK ICE

15 September 2013

A dramatic action thriller set against the backdrop of the local petrol-head scene in rural Ireland, Black Ice will open in Irish cinemas on September 20th.

Insidious – Chapter 2

13 September 2013

The thrilling sequel to Insidious opens Friday 13th September

Kennedy Summer School 2013 Officially Launched

12 September 2013

Attended by special guests Ted Kennedy junior and Rory Kennedy

Kennedy Summer School

4 September 2013

The second annual Kennedy Summer School will run from the 12th-14th September in New Ross.

Riddick hits Irish cinemas September 4th

20 August 2013

Riddick: Vin Diesel stars in the scifi blockbuster of 2013.

2 GUNS Now Showing in Cinemas

12 August 2013

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star in the explosive action comedy, number 1 at the Irish box office!

Packie Bonner “Putt-ing” The Focus on SBHI

11 August 2013

Packie Bonner joined with Niall Quinn and Ray Houghton to launch the Packie Bonner 2013 Golf Classic in aid of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalous Ireland.

Life’s A Breeze opens in Irish cinemas July 19th

16 July 2013

Lance Daly’s Life’s A Breeze is a feel-good ‘recession comedy’ about a family struggling to stay afloat and stay together through hard times in Ireland.

Magical heist blockbuster ‘Now You See Me’ opens July 3

3 July 2013

Now You See Me is a magical must see starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco.

New Kennedy Homestead Visitor Centre Officially Opens

30 June 2013

JFK's daughter Caroline Kennedy and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny open new state-of-the-art Visitor Centre at Kennedy Homestead, Dunganstown, New Ross.

‘Summer in February’ opens June 14 in the UK and Ireland

13 June 2013

Metrodome Distribution announces the UK and Irish release of SUMMER IN FEBRUARY on 14 June 2013, starring Dominic Cooper, Dan Stevens, Emily Browning and Hattie Morahan.

Dubliners called-on to support biggest “BIKE TO WORK” cycle yet

10 June 2013

Fun, free Bike to Work Day 2013 Lunchtime City Cycle launches and is joined by cycling enthusiasts Siobhan O'Connor from 98FM and Dublin Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí.

Patrick Kennedy launches official Kennedy Homestead website and brochure

26 May 2013

The Kennedy Homestead is a new visitor attraction and exhibition centre, currently finishing construction, which is situated beside the original farm house at Dunganstown where President John F. Kennedy’s great grandfather was born and lived before he emigrated to the United States from the Quayside of New Ross in 1948.

Innovation Leadership Recognised in Dublin

21 May 2013

Stockholm has the Nobel, Hollywood the Oscars and last night Dublin hosted the first annual European awards for Innovation Leadership.

Interactive Digital Showcase offers a window on the future

21 May 2013

The Digital Showcase at Dublin's Mansion House on May 20 & 21 demonstrated how technological innovation is affecting our homes and gardens, work, schools and city.

“Your Future City” Digital Showcase demos latest technology

19 May 2013

A captivating interactive Digital Showcase in Dublin's Mansion House offers the public a ‘window on the future’, showing how technological advances affect everyday life.

‘The Frames: In The Deep Shade’ opens in select Irish cinemas

8 April 2013

'The Frames In The Deep Shade', a feature film portraying the enduring Irish band The Frames, announces its Irish cinema release date as April 19th.

New Irish feature film ‘King of Travellers’ opens April 19th

19 March 2013

King of the Travellers confirms cinema release date for April 19. Announcement comes from new Irish film distributor Wildcard Distribution.

Celebrating the Respond! 30th Jubilee Anniversary

Respond! Áras Visit celebrates Positive Change in Developing a Creative Society

13 March 2013

Respond! Housing Association ‘Jubilee30 Celebration', Ireland’s leading housing charity was honoured with an invitation to visit Áras an Uachtaráin.

Irish Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Earthbound’, starring Rafe Spall, Now In Cinemas

12 March 2013

Alan Brennan's award-winning, charming sci-fi comedy, also starring Jenn Murray, now showing at cinemas across Ireland.

Digital Dublin Day will engage public with technology across the city

7 March 2013

Digital Dublin Day (DDD), showcasing the city as a dynamic leader in digital technology, takes place across the city tomorrow, Friday March 8th.

Dublin City celebrating Russian Culture, March 9 – 14

7 March 2013

Packed schedule has a variety of free-to-attend activities for all ages and tastes across the city centre

Historic Avoca Mine licence awarded to IMC Exploration

14 February 2013

Thursday, February 14th 2013 IMC Exploration Group Plc has announced…

Older persons charity ALONE records significant increase in calls for assistance during 2012

13 February 2013

Charity recorded a 25% surge in demand for its services during…

Holiday World Show Dublin Draws Record Number of Holiday Seekers, Huge Increase in Holiday Bookings

27 January 2013

Over 50,000 visitors to the Holiday World Show 2013 recorded at the RDS Dublin

Dublin Lord Mayor commits to Digital Masterplan for city by June 2013

26 November 2012

At the Digital Dublin Leadership Forum Dublin’s Lord Mayor pledges that the city would have a Digital Masterplan by June 2013.

Stephen Gyllenhaal’s GRASSROOTS opens in Irish cinemas November 9th

14 November 2012

New political satire stars Jason Biggs, Lauren Ambrose and Tom Arnold.

Irish start-up wins respected technology innovation award from European Space Agency

14 November 2012

Award-winning technology under development by Vicinity Systems® increases driving range of electric vehicles

Minister Ruairi Quinn Launches Comhaltas “Trad is Fab” Programme

25 July 2012

‘Trad is Fab’ is an audio-visual lesson scheme for primary schools produced by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The programme is designed to introduce traditional Irish music & culture to primary school pupils

Monica Loughman Ballet presents “Masterpieces of World Opera and Ballet” in Dublin

24 July 2012

Monica Loughman returns to The National Concert Hall with a unique format for the best-of-the-best of opera and ballet on September 22nd and 23rd.

Respond! Housing Association announce Programme of Events to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

13 July 2012

Respond!'s 30th anniversary programme of events includes major conferences, family fun days, opening of new housing developments and the launch of significant policy documents.

Proventus Renewables Plc signs Major Agreement with Greek Renewable Energy Specialists

12 July 2012

Dublin based Provenuts Renewables Plc, sign Memorandum of Understanding with renewable energy specialists OMEGA MG in Greece

Malawi Women’s Hospital to benefit from Internet Café courtesy of Irish Company CRS

1 July 2012

Mua Hospital in Central Malawi will receive a fully functioning internet café courtesy of Irish company CRS Refrigeration.

2,500 cyclists take part in Lunchtime Bike Ride

21 June 2012

Over 2,500 cyclists take to the streets of Dublin for a leisurely lunchtime bike ride for Bike to Work Day which took place as part of National Bike Week 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi receives freedom of Dublin City

19 June 2012

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi visits Dublin to accept freedom of the city at a civic event in Grand Canal Square.

Cycling “Flash Mob” Launch Bike To Work Day 2012

5 June 2012

Bike to Work Day is taking place as part of National Bike Week. The 30 minute lunchtime leisurely cycle in Dublin takes place on Wednesday 20th June.

‘A Kiss for Jed’ in cinemas nationwide 18th May

4 May 2012

"New York is a long way to go for a kiss".... starring Mark O'Halloran, Jayne Wisener, Lee Arenberg. Written by Barry Devlin and Maurice Linnane.

GrowRings Launches Innovative Gardening Product in Las Vegas

16 April 2012

GrowRings, the inventive new gardening concept, is set to increase its distribution to the US with a presence at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.

Dublin and Silicon Valley sign major clean-tech agreement

19 March 2012

A major agreement between between The Green Way in Dublin and the EBC in San Jose will lead to an increase in R&D, business development, and job creation in the sector.

The Dublin City Festival of Russian Culture

Dublin to Celebrate Russian Culture During Week-long Festival

9 February 2012

A wealth of vibrant activities were on offer across Dublin city as part of the third annual Russian Cultural Festival, running from February 20th – 26th.

Japanese Film Festival 2011 - Sawako Decides

Japanese Film Festival Expands in Dublin Due to Audience Demand

3 November 2011

The 4th Japanese Film Festival, showcasing the best in Japanese cinema for Dublin audiences, is taking place in Dublin from 10 - 13 November.

Break Through Technology Can Save Businesses Thousands Euros

13 October 2011

Wattics, the electricity management savings company, launched their money saving “Clever Metering” system which can save businesses thousands of euros.

10,000 Take To Their Bikes For First Ever Sky Ride Dublin

11 September 2011

Up to 10,000 people take to the streets of Dublin on two wheels for the first ever Sky Ride Dublin, making it the largest group cycling event that Ireland has ever seen!

triAthlone 2011 to Generate €12m Boost to Midlands Economy

28 June 2011

Over 2,000 amateur and professional athletes take to the river Shannon and streets of Athlone for Ireland’s biggest triathlon, Waterways Ireland triAthlone next weekend.

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