


‘Empowering Our Future’ supporting People with Disabilities in Dublin into Employment and Self-Employment
Conference addressing Employment Challenges for People with Disabilities, a joint initiative of The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Dublin City Council and TU Dublin.

ALONE says solutions in housing for older people solve the housing crisis for all
In its submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing the organisation calls for targeted housing delivery for older people to help increase housing stock for all

Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards at DIFF 2024 Announced
Members of the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle have, for the 18th year, announced their picks for Best Film, Best Director, Best Irish Film, Best Documentary and Best Performances from the Dublin International Film Festival 2024 programme.

Business Exhibitions announce the appointment of Annette McCann as Account Executive
Annette McCann has been appointed Account Executive with Business…

STUDIOCANAL ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE AND REVEAL OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR SOMETHING IN THE WATER
DIRECTED BY HAYLEY EASTON-STREET
STARRING HIFTU QUASEM, LAUREN…

KNOCKOUT IRISH DOCUMENTARY ONE NIGHT IN MILLSTREET TO BE RELEASED IN IRISH CINEMAS ON 5TH APRIL
Wildcard Distribution have released the official trailer for…

“Taking stock: Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?”
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs call for an Independent Commissioner…

“Taking stock: Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?”
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs call for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People


MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS OPEN DAY IN WESTPORT ON FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Mayo County Council supports the campaign to promote 45 Connected…


First look images revealed from the new series of hit comedy The Young Offenders coming soon to BBC One
Fans of the hit comedy series The Young Offenders from producers…


Find Your Fire in The Year of The Dragon
Launch of the 10th Hill Street Family Resource Centre Lunar New…


Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 25,000 visitors
Travel professionals received a significant number of bookings…


Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced
Domhnall O’Donoghue presented with the Travel Extra Travel…


Holiday World Show starts today
Take advantage of show-only specials and deals at Ireland’s…


Click&Go named Travel Agency of the Year
The Irish Travel Agents Association awarded the online agency…


Click&Go and Stein Travel announced as Travel Agencies of the Year at the Irish Travel Industry Awards
Click&Go and Stein Travel won the title of ITAA Travel Agency…


Government must act on housing for older people, say ALONE and Threshold
Charities set out 12 recommendations to address deficits…


‘All about choice’ as 1000 Travel professionals from 50 countries come to Dublin to help you with your holiday plans
Take advantage of show-only specials and deals at Ireland’s…


Pairs of tickets for TransAtlantic flights among the prizes as The Holiday Show in association with FlyShannon.ie showcases destinations at home and on both sides of the Atlantic
The Holiday Show 2024 in association with FlyShannon.ie returns to Limerick


Dublin City Council unveils plaque to Dublin born literary giant Maeve Brennan, ‘the greatest Irish writer you never heard of’
Maeve Brennan, whose rediscovered writings have won her world wide recognition in the literary world, has been commemorated by a DCC Commemorative Plaque.


DUBLIN FILM CRITICS CIRCLE ANNOUNCE 2023 AWARD WINNERS
The Dublin Film Critics Circle, representing Ireland's professional film critics, voted far and wide; some 47 films received votes in the poll for the film of the year.


Entries for Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year 2023 Awards Open
Visit Valencia & Spanish Tourism Office (Ireland) Announced…


Christmas Tree delivery in Willie Bermingham Place as part of ongoing effort to Share Your Warmth
ALONE, the national charity that helps older people to age at…


Bloody Sunday Bridge plaque unveiled by Dublin City Council
Located in the shadow of Croke Park on Russell Street, this was the site of extreme bloodshed in the midst of the War of Independence on Sunday 21st November 1920.


Dublin City Council launches new Communication Boards in Park Playgrounds
The first of Dublin City Council’s new Communication Boards was unveiled this morning in Herbert Park by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland, Roderic O’Gorman.


Dublin plans to become world’s first Autism-friendly capital city
New initiative that will see Dublin become the first autism-friendly capital city in the world was announced by The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste at the launch of Inclusion and Integration Week.


Dublin, A City For All
The week will host many free events both online and in various locations across Dublin that focus on social inclusion.


IGNITE-DOCS DOCUMENTARY TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME YEAR 4 PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
Cork International Film Festival and Docs Ireland are delighted…


Irish Travel Trade show dates announced for 2024
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows will take place on Wednesday 17th April 2024 in the Imperial Hotel Cork with the Dublin show on Thursday 18th April 2024 in the InterContinental Dublin Hotel.


AWARD-WINNING IRISH COMEDY APOCALYPSE CLOWN NOW AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX IRELAND & UK
The award-winning Irish comedy APOCALYSPE CLOWN is now available…


27,000 visitors attend the PTSB Ideal Home Show
A successful weekend at Ireland’s biggest home improvement…


30% of Holiday makers plan to book their 2024 holiday by end of 2023
'Click&Go’s latest Travel Sentiment Survey' found that almost 90% of Irish holidaymakers have yet to book their holiday for 2024. The survey examined answers from 1,814 respondents.


Expert Advice, Choice and Inspiration at this Autumn’s PTSB Ideal Home Show
Take advantage of professional advice, attend informative live discussions and meet hundreds of leading suppliers as Ireland’s largest home improvement show returns to the RDS.
Learn about grants and incentives to reduce energy costs or make a plan to retrofit your home.


The Countdown to the ITAA Conference is on
Irish Travel Agents Association 2023 Annual Conference in Türkiye…


FILM NETWORK IRELAND ANNOUNCE INNOVATIVE ‘FAST FEST’ EVENT
72 hour shoot and screen film festival takes place October 20th…




The Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 – One Year On
Adoption Authority marks the one-year anniversary of this landmark…


ALONE launches its Annual Report for 2022 by highlighting the positive impact of an unprecedented year of delivering supports to older people
ALONE the charity that supports older people in Ireland launched…


ALONE celebrates International Day of Older Persons by highlighting the work we still need to do to support an ageing population
As the world comes together to celebrate International Older Persons Day on October 1st, ALONE joins the global community in honouring the invaluable contributions of older people.


Expert Advice, Choice and Inspiration at this Autumn’s Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show
Take advantage of professional advice, attend informative live discussions and meet hundreds of leading suppliers as Ireland’s largest home improvement show returns to the RDS


ALONE call for significant increase to Budget funding for Housing Adaptation Grants to make additional €85.3m a year available for older people
ALONE’s review of Housing Adaptation Grants finds waiting lists,…


Dementia Carers Event in the Mansion House organised by Cllr Deirdre Heney
Cllr Deirdre Heney organised a special event for caregivers in…


The Adoption Authority of Ireland publishes Annual Report; details the introduction of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022
Report details over 2,500 applications for information under the 2022 Act; reaffirms the Authority’s ongoing work on all aspects of adoption


ACCLAIMED SCREENWRITER PAUL LAVERTY TO TAKE PART IN Q&A SESSIONS IN DUBLIN FOLLOWING PREVIEW SCREENINGS OF THE OLD OAK
STARRING DAVE TURNER AND EBLA MARI
RELEASED IN IRISH CINEMAS…


Loneliness Taskforce calls for €5m funding to address loneliness in Budget 2024, as action plan remains on the shelf
Urgent action required as Taskforce states: “We do not want…


Dublin City Council unveils a commemorative plaque to fireman who was killed in the line of duty
John ‘Jack’ Darmon, a fireman who died while working in Tara Street Station in 1938, has been memorialised.


TRAVELExtra acquired by Eoghan Corry
International award winning travel journalist purchases Ireland’s premier Travel & Tourism publication


Dublin City Community Co-op welcomed launch of The National Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Annual Report 2022
Report launched by Minister Paschal Donohoe with Minister of State Joe O’Brien in attendance at event hosted by Dublin City Community Co-Op.


Transatlantic Business Travel Specialist TakeTwo Travel Solutions announce the appointment of Yvonne Cronin as General Manager of EU & Irish Operations
TakeTwo Travel Solutions has announced today the appointment…


Irish Travel Agents Association advice to holiday makers regarding earthquake in Morocco
The ITAA are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and devastation the earth quake in Morocco has caused.


ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2024
MSC Cruises announced as title sponsor
The Irish Travel Agents…


Angela Walsh elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Angela Walsh, CEO and founder of FROSCH Ireland, was elected…



ALONE’s Annual Cost of Living Survey reveals 75% of older people say their standard of living has been affected by high inflation.
Older people responding to the survey commented:
“My house…


CSO housing data shows older people’s housing needs are heading for a crisis, says ALONE
Number of private renters aged 65+ has doubled since 2011, according to latest Census results


ADHD Ireland Responds To Mental Health Commission’s Independent Review of CAMHS
Review expands upon failings within CAMHS to provide adequate mental health services to young people nationwide, particularly those living with ADHD


Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
Mayo International Kite Festival Returns to Achill Island


STUDIOCANAL’S “WICKED LITTLE LETTERS” WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS will be released theatrically in Ireland on 23rd February 2024.


ITAA statement on the current wildfires in the Southern part of Rhodes
The Irish Travel Agents Association are advising holiday makers on the island of Rhodes to follow local advice.


ALONE welcome increased rate of pay for home support workers but raise concern at cut to home support hours to be delivered this year.
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed the increased rate of pay for home support workers but says older people should not see their care hours cut.
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