


ALONE seeks guidelines for older people in the later stages of the COVID-19 roadmap
ALONE has welcomed the further easing of restrictions for older people as we enter Phase 2 of the COVID-19 roadmap.









Irish Travel Agents Association seek clarity on passport renewals amid COVID-19 crisis
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is seeking clarity…









Irish Travel Agents Association announce upcoming events for Autumn 2020
The Irish Travel Agents Association has announced provisional new dates for several events which are to take place in Autumn 2020 following safety concerns after the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.
























ALONE call for reform of housing and care supports for older people
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has called…
























Increase in the number older people struggling financially as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ALONE Call on Government to take action
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is calling…
























ALONE calls on Government to implement long term supports for older people as members of the public begin to return to work
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is asking…
























ALONE and Irish Gerontological Society call on Government to take action and provide long term change for older people
ALONE and the Irish Gerontological Society are calling on the…



TRAVEL Extra announce new editorial team
Ireland's leading Travel Trade publication TRAVEL Extra has announced…


DAVID FREYNE’S DATING AMBER WILL PREMIERE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO ON 4th JUNE
Irish title DATING AMBER, written and directed by David Freyne…
























ALONE warns that cocooning will have a long term impact on the physical health and wellbeing of older people
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has cautioned…



Critically acclaimed documentary JIHAD JANE to launch on digital platforms on May
Following its cinema release earlier this year, Ciaran Cassidy’s…
























ALONE calls for Government action to focus on long-term issues impacting older people amid COVID-19 outbreak
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has urged…









ITAA calls on Government to implement credit notes for holidaymakers affected by COVID-19 pandemic
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is deeply concerned…
























ALONE receives increased number of calls from older people regarding mental health difficulties stemming from cocooning
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has voiced…
























ALONE, Gavin James and Bonfire team up for the launch of the charity’s ‘Now more than ever’ video campaign
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, have teamed…



SEA FEVER available on VOD platforms from 24th April
The tense and original Irish sci-fi thriller Sea Fever, written…
























ALONE calls for long-term reform of supports for older people in light of COVID-19 crisis
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has called…


Home Care Coalition seeks urgent action for those impacted by the drop in home care provision as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
Older people, people with disabilities and family carers left…
























ALONE welcomes support from Horizon Therapeutics to deliver support to older people
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has welcomed…
























ALONE welcomes €100,000 donation from Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has welcomed…
























ALONE Cautiously Welcomes Policy Framework Document issued by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, while welcoming…
























ALONE: Cocooning brings to light increasing and ongoing levels of loneliness and isolation among older people
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is urging…









Irish Travel Agents Association announces new dates for events postponed due to COVID-19
The Irish Travel Agents Association has announced provisional…
























ALONE welcomes the introduction of banking supports for older people restricted by cocooning measures
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has welcomed…
























ALONE thanks Gavin James and the public for raising an astonishing €160,000 in support of their services
ALONE thanks Gavin James and the public for raising an astonishing…
























ALONE receives more than 1,100 calls to helpline for older people in one day as cocooning measures are introduced
The organisation welcomes the launch of Local Authority practical…
























COUNCIL PARTNERS WITH ALONE TO HELP OLDER PEOPLE DURING CRISIS
The organisation which supports older people is working with…


Call for Tax Spreading To Help Business Recovery
Seanad candidate calls on government to establish an online ‘Reconstruction and Change Ideas Bank’ & for Revenue to flexibly address business taxes due for year end 2019/20.



Sci-Fi thriller VIVARIUM to get online release across major digital platforms next Friday 27th March
Lorcan Finnegan’s sci-fi thriller VIVARIUM starring The Social…


AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER – 2019 CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
THE LAST RIGHT
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL 30th MARCH 2020
From…


Call for State and University Examinations to be cancelled
high level of worry and uncertainty amongst students
























ALONE extends opening times of COVID-19 phone line for older people as it receives hundreds of calls
Charity has received hundreds of calls to their COVID-19 support line (0818 222 024) for older people. Operating hours extended to include Saturdays and Sundays.









Irish Travel Agents Association Welcome the DFA Move to Repatriate Irish Tourists in Spain
There are as many as 20,000 Irish people currently in Spain
The…


ECTAA welcomes the Commission response to Covid-19, which is favourable to the travel and tourism industry
While the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak cannot yet be assessed,…









ITAA travel partners offer free of charge changes in order to restore consumer confidence
A number of ITAA partner suppliers are offering free of charge…









Irish Travel Trade Shows 2020 postponed due to COVID-19
Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows postponed to a later date…


The Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival have been announced
The Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards at the Virgin Media Dublin…
























ALONE launch a COVID-19 support line for older people
Working in collaboration with the Department of Health and the HSE
ALONE announce national support line and additional supports & outreach for older people









ITAA welcome the support of travel partners during ongoing Coronavirus issue
The ITAA has received support from a number of their suppliers who are offering free of charge changes for customers affected by travel disruptions.



Wildcard Releases SEA FEVER trailer ahead of Irish Premiere at DIFF
Official trailer for the tense and original Irish sci-fi thriller Sea Fever, written and directed by BAFTA-winning Neasa Hardiman has been released.
























ALONE encourage older people to remain calm and take preventative health measures as COVID-19 is confirmed in Ireland
ALONE is urging older people to take extra care and observe guidelines…


ITAA Advice to Travellers regarding Coronavirus
Irish travellers and holidaymakers are advised to follow the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs when travelling overseas. They are also calling on the public to be pragmatic about their holiday bookings.



VIVARIUM Official Trailer and Poster Artwork Released
The official Ireland/UK trailer and poster art for Lorcan Finnegan’s sci-fi thriller Vivarium starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots, and written by Garret Shanley opens in Irish cinemas on 27 March.
























ALONE urge older people to take extra care as Met Éireann issues orange weather warning for north and west
Very strong westerly winds are forecast in coastal areas and gusts could reach 110 and 130km/h later tonight.


Over 45,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin 2020
Ireland’s largest consumer show was held this weekend in the…


Preparations are underway for the biggest Chinese New Year Community Celebration to date
Hill Street Family Resource Centre expect thousands to join them…


Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards Announced
Dublin, 25th January 2020 Isabel Conway was presented with the…


Atlantic Travel and Tour America Crowned Travel Agents of the Year at the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with The Travel Corporation
Dublin, January 2020 Atlantic Travel and Tour America were…


Over 1,000 travel experts to gather at Holiday World Show Dublin
Ireland’s largest consumer show opens tomorrow in the RDS Simmonscourt
Dublin,…
























ALONE calls for action on housing and health for older people ahead of General Election
ALONE is urging candidates and voters to prioritise the needs…


ESCAPE TO THE FAR CORNERS OF THE WORLD IN ONE AFTERNOON
Dublin, 23rd January 2020 Holiday World Show Dublin returns…



JIHAD JANE Trailer released
Official JIHAD JANE trailer released ahead of the film’s UK…


Visit Holiday World Show 2020 to plan the destination wedding of your dreams!
Exhibitors from the world’s top wedding destinations including…


Chinese New Year Community Celebration, Celebrating diversity in the North East Inner City
The annual Chinese New Year Community Celebration, hosted by…


The Holiday Show in association with Shannon Airport brings expert travel advice to Limerick
Uncover your travel dreams and aspirations at The Holiday Show…


Dublin Film Critics Circle announce annual awards
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story has been named best film of…


Discover the world as The Holiday Show returns to Limerick
Discover the world under one roof at The Holiday Show in association…


Wildcard annouces Irish release date for VIVARIUM
Lorcan Finnegan’s sci-fi thriller Vivarium starring Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots and written by Garret Shanley will be released in Irish cinemas on 27th March 2020.



ALONE and Dublin City Council urge communities to reach out to older people this winter
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative
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