Archive for 2018

Warm the heart of an older neighbour this winter
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative

Dublin Learning City to promote accessible and life-long learning
The new initiative was launched during 1916 Leader and Learners bursaries in the Mansion House today

The Young Offenders Christmas Special

Have a Laugh for Loneliness with ALONE this Christmas
Katherine Lynch is asking the public to reach out and have a laugh with older people
spending Christmas alone
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Leading NGOs urge Government to address homecare to ease winter trolley crisis
Homecare Coalition call for €10 million towards additional homecare over Christmas

Entertainment One announces ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
Following rave reviews from Toronto International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival, Entertainment One are delighted to announce the release of ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’.

Click&Go celebrate 3rd year in Deloitte Fast 50 awards
The leading online travel agent has been ranked by the technology awards since 2016

Brendan O’Carroll asks public to ‘Have a Laugh for Loneliness’ in aid of ALONE
Comedian and actor, Brendan O’Carroll, and his wife and co-star, Jenny Gibney, are calling on the public to ‘Have a Laugh for Loneliness’ in aid of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home. The campaign encourages people to host social events for family, friends and neighbours, to raise funds to support ALONE’s services.

Lee Travel take over Cork’s long-standing Heffernan’s Travel
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has welcomed the news that Lee Travel have acquired Heffernan’s Travel, which announced it was entering liquidation on 3rd October 2018.

ALONE doubles number of older people supported and volunteers, as donations rise just 15%
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, launched its Annual Report today