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A quarter of older renters expect to remain in the private rental sector for life

11 May 2023

A new research report by the national housing charity Threshold…

The Irish Travel Agents Association appoints Clare Dunne as its new CEO

10 May 2023

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) today announced that it has appointed former ITAA President Clare Dunne as its new CEO. Dunne’s appointment follows the retirement of Pat Dawson. She will assume the role at the start of July.

Over 28,000 visitors attend the permanent tsb Ideal Home Show

24 April 2023

The permanent tsb Ideal Home Show, which took place this weekend, saw a total of 28,122 people make their way to the RDS Simmonscourt for personalised expert home improvement advice, to engage in live discussions with leading suppliers and walk away with the tools and know-how to make their mark on their homes.

The Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS

21 April 2023

Over 220 exhibitors across the weekend Increase in Retrofitting…

Cherry Orchard & Ballyfermot to be officially launched as a Sláintecare Healthy Communities Site

21 April 2023

Members of the public, community groups and professionals local…

“Mental health crisis among older people not being talked about”: ALONE call for mental health supports for older people at Joint Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Mental Health

18 April 2023

Mental health conditions among older people “under-recognised,…

Click&Go Travel Sentiment Survey finds late booking trend Survey shows that 68% of respondents have yet to book their 2023 holiday

17 April 2023

Click&Go has released a Travel Sentiment Survey that shows…

This Easter, we need help to allow older people get back out there post pandemic but we need a Government Strategy for Loneliness.

6 April 2023

70% of older people that ALONE assessed in Q4 of 2022 reported…

Dublin Learning City Festival starts today!

3 April 2023

Dublin Learning City Festival, was officially opened today by…

Dublin Learning City Festival: It’s free, fun and for everyone

28 March 2023

Three-day event will promote lifelong learning for all Dublin…

Number of older people aged 70+ on the social housing waiting list crosses 2,000 for the first time

24 March 2023

More than 1 in 4 on social housing waiting list aged 50+ …

Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards at DIFF 2023 Announced

4 March 2023

Members of the Dublin Film Critics Circle have, for the 17th year, announced their picks for Best Film, Best Director, Best Irish Film, Best Documentary and Best Performances from the Dublin International Film Festival 2023 programme. The awards were once again supported by Limelight Communications. Irish filmmakers were present at Generator in Smithfield, Dublin, to accept their awards, with video messages from international winners also shown at the ceremony.

Wildcard Distribution Releases Trailer to Celebrate 10th Birthday

3 March 2023

The Irish film distributor Wildcard Distribution has released a trailer to celebrate its 10th birthday. The trailer takes a look back over the last decade with highlights from a selection of the films that the distributor brought to cinemas including the IFTA Best Film winners Michael Inside, Black 47 and Wolfwalkers as well as Box Office hits The Young Offenders, Deadly Cuts, and Cardboard Gangsters. The trailer also takes a look forward to upcoming releases for 2023 including Lakelands and Sunlight, both of which have their UK premieres this week at the Glasgow Film Festival.

Hit comedy The Young Offenders to return for a fourth series on BBC One & BBC iPlayer, RTÉ Television and RTÉ Player

3 March 2023

The BBC in association with RTÉ have recommissioned hit comedy The Young Offenders from producers Vico Films. This series follows on from the hugely successful TV series, the 2018 Christmas special which aired for the first time on BBC One and the box office smash feature film from 2016.

ALONE calls for long-awaited national strategy to combat loneliness in light of ‘Hello Again World’ campaign

1 March 2023

The charity has noted that loneliness is a complex national issue…

Official trailer for the award-winning Irish feature LAKELANDS has been released ahead of the film’s UK premiere.

1 March 2023

The official trailer for the award-winning Irish feature LAKELANDS has been released ahead of the film’s UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival this weekend.

Alarming increase in poverty rates for older people, say ALONE

23 February 2023

New CSO-SILC data released this week shows that older people…

ALONE welcomes additional cost of living measures announced by government but warns of a need for longer-term thinking

21 February 2023

Calls relating to financial and legal difficulties grew by over…

Applications are now open to host events as part of Dublin Learning City Festival 2023!

15 February 2023

Hosts who want to share their passion for learning are invited…

Help an Older Person feel amazing this Valentine’s Day

10 February 2023

ALONE, the national charity that helps older people age at home,…

ALONE asks does affordability outweigh an older persons rights and entitlements

8 February 2023

ALONE, the charity that helps people age at home, is today asking,…

Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin

29 January 2023

Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend for…

Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced

28 January 2023

Hector Ó hEochagáin was presented with the Travel Extra Journalist…

Holiday World Show 2023 opens today at the RDS Dublin

27 January 2023

Meet face to face with 1,000 of the best travel experts in the…

Cassidy Travel and Travel Escapes announced as Travel Agencies of the year at the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2023 Awards

27 January 2023

Cassidy Travel and Travel Escapes won the title of ITAA Travel…

STUDIOCANAL PARTNERS WITH FOCUS FEATURES & MONUMENTAL PICTURES ON “BACK TO BLACK”, SAM TAYLOR-JOHNSON SET TO DIRECT

13 January 2023

BACK TO BLACK, the highly anticipated feature film about Amy Winehouse’s vibrant years living in London in the early aughts and her intense journey to fame.

THE FABELMANS in cinemas across Ireland 27th January 2023 – Winner of two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Drama!

13 January 2023

THE FABELMANS, in cinemas across Ireland from 27th January 2023.

IRISH DOCUMENTARY ATOMIC HOPE TO BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS ON 17th FEBRUARY

11 January 2023

IRISH DOCUMENTARY ATOMIC HOPE TO BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS ON 17th FEBRUARY

Finalists Announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises

10 January 2023

The finalists for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association…

‘EVIL DEAD RISE’, in Irish cinemas April 21st. Watch the trailer now!

4 January 2023

STUDIOCANAL launch the official trailer and poster for New Line Cinema’s and Renaissance Pictures’ EVIL DEAD RISE, the latest installment in the iconic horror franchise.

IFTA nominated actor Hilary Rose launches LIVE WILD podcast

21 December 2022

A new podcast, Live Wild has been launched by IFTA nominated actor Hilary Rose

MSC Cruises announced as headline sponsors for the Irish Travel Industry Awards 2023

12 December 2022

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to announce…

ALONE is asking people across Ireland to just say ‘Hello’ to older people in their communities during the cold weather

12 December 2022

A simple hello can Share the Warmth and even lead to more support…

Christmas in Turkey

12 December 2022

Enjoy Turkey for Christmas with Click&Go Why not have…

Christmas Tree delivery in Willie Bermingham Place as part of ongoing effort to Share the Warmth

11 December 2022

Firtree deliver Christmas trees to alone residents of Willie…

ALONE encourage older people to reach out for assistance if they are struggling during the cold weather

8 December 2022

The organisation is also reminding the public to check in on…

ALONE asks government to prepare for an older population

2 December 2022

Following the publication of ‘Health in Ireland – Key Trends…

ALONE launches its ‘Share the Warmth’ campaign ahead of a difficult winter

29 November 2022

ALONE, the charity that helps older people to age at home, launched…

Give the Gift of Sunshine this Christmas

25 November 2022

Click&Go’s Christmas Vouchers are the perfect gift The…

Website to help Ukrainian integration

9 November 2022

The Dublin City Ukraine Response Community Noticeboard website…

‘How To Tell A Secret’ | Irish documentary opens in cinemas on Dec 1st

8 November 2022

The highly anticipated film will open on limited release in select Irish cinemas from Thursday 1st December, coinciding with World AIDS Day 2022.

Dublin, A City For All

7 November 2022

Inclusion and Integration Week 2022 aims to encourage social…

‘North Circular’ – award-winning Irish documentary, in cinemas December 2nd

25 October 2022

North Circular, the highly anticipated Irish feature documentary debut from Dublin-based filmmaker Luke McManus will open in select cinemas nationwide on December 2nd.

Bon Voyage! Fly to Paris for Free

24 October 2022

FlyShannon & Vueling are offering FREE Return Flights to…

New Irish Feature Film ‘Twig’ begins filming in Dublin

21 October 2022

TWIG, a powerful retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone, is set in Dublin’s inner city where an ancient city wall cordons off a neighbourhood which is rife with drugs.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – in Irish cinemas from April 28th 2023

20 October 2022

Entertainment One (eOne) today announces the release of THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, in cinemas in Ireland and the UK from April 28th 2023.

“Million Dollar Pigeons” – Irish documentary to be released in cinemas 25th November

18 October 2022

The Irish documentary is about the passionate and ferociously competitive international pigeon masters, known as fanciers, that will do whatever it takes to win. Big bucks, sweat, tears and sleepless nights are invested into these feathered athletes, yet on race day all they can do is wait, hope and pray.

‘Lyra’, award-winning documentary on journalist Lyra McKee, opens in Irish cinemas 4th Nov

11 October 2022

Directed by BAFTA-winning Alison Millar and executively produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions, Lyra is a beautiful and heartfelt film about the life and death of the internationally renowned Northern Irish investigative journalist Lyra McKee.

Dublin Celebrates Irish Learning Cities Day

30 September 2022

Dublin joins Limerick, Cork, Belfast, and Derry to celebrate…

Save with a Sun holiday!

29 September 2022

As cost of living steadily continues to increase here in Ireland, many retirees are looking to book an extended winter holiday in the sun for three weeks or more. Saving on heating bills with much brighter and warmer days in another country!

Christmas Markets Reopen Across Europe

22 September 2022

Find your perfect Christmas Market with Click&Go Traditionally…

Enjoy Eco living at the Climate Fest!

16 September 2022

South Dublin City Council are delighted to present this action…

Irish Travel Agents Association announce dates for Annual Conference

9 September 2022

Irish Travel Agents Association conference to take place in Huelva The…

What’s Love Got To Do With It? | Launch of official trailer and new images

7 September 2022

STUDIOCANAL and Working Title Films launch the official trailer for cross-cultural British rom-com WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?.

RTÉ’s Róisín Murphy joins judging panel for the National Upcycle Challenge 2022 €4,500 worth of prizes to be won

6 September 2022

02 September 2022 - The Upcycle Challenge is an annual competition…

Dublin City Council hosts ‘Eat the Streets!’ Festival

6 September 2022

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the ‘Eat the Streets!’ Festival at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, on Saturday September 17th from 12pm to 5pm.

Audiences Flock To The Big Screen To Celebrate National Cinema Day In Ireland With Over 200k admissions

5 September 2022

Enticed by a bargain ticket price of just €4 but also by shows featuring a diverse mix of current and recent film releases as well as much-loved classics, cinema-goers across Ireland responded in huge numbers to the invitation to celebrate the unique big screen experience.