June 12, 2026
Older woman holding a mug and reading a document headed "Energy Bill" beside a radiator at home
June 12, 2026

ESRI Finds Energy Price Shock Three Times Worse for Low-Income Households: ALONE Calls for Better Targeting of Government Supports

Organisation warns broad-based government measures are failing to reach those most in need     12 June 2026: ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to live well at home, has today called on the Government to urgently redesign its energy cost-of-living supports following new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Volunteer Brief Links August 2025

VOLUNTEER BRIEF LINKS AUGUST 2025 This is a page of numbered links to use alongside the audio version of the ALONE Volunteer Brief. If you wish to access the audio version, please email [email protected]. The links are numbered and are read aloud in the audio version; simply find and click […]
Do you like it?
Read more
July 30, 2025
Marian standing beside Bridget, who is seated in her sitting room, both smiling warmly
July 30, 2025

ALONE celebrates International Day of Friendship 2025

Dublin, July 29th, this Weds July 30th, ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home is celebrating International Friendship Day.   It is a day to celebrate what is the most valuable thing that anyone can have, a friend, a chara, a mate, a soul mate and to […]
Do you like it?
Read more
May 13, 2024
ALONE CIN Conference 2024
May 13, 2024

ALONE’s Community Impact Network (CIN) Annual Conference states – Collaborating is our Collective Responsibility.

Register for the CONFERENCE here: Collaborating – Our Collective Responsibility.   A great example of the age sector coming together to share knowledge and resources to meet the growing needs of our ageing population. Maynooth, May 23, 2024 – ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Volunteer Privacy Statement

ALONE needs to keep and process information about our volunteers to help us deliver our services, for general administrative tasks and to meet certain quality standards. We also keep this information to manage the relationship with our volunteers effectively, lawfully and appropriately. It’s used during the volunteer recruitment process, while […]
Do you like it?
Read more
July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions – Information for Older People

This information is correct as of July 2022. However, it can be subject to change and is simply a guide to help you access information you need. If you have difficulty accessing a service, please ring the ALONE national number on 0818 222 024 where a Support Coordinator will do […]
Do you like it?
Read more
June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Technology Project Manager

Role Overview This is a new role and will involve working as part of the Housing Development Unit within the Housing Department of ALONE. The role will support the organisation to deliver on its ambitious target to develop the Housing with Supports (HwS) model of housing in Ireland. Working with […]
Do you like it?
Read more
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022

Quality & Compliance Officer – Snr.

This role will manage the Quality Management System (“QMS”) and Compliance within ALONE, making sure all quality and compliance standards are maintained throughout the organisation.  To ensure continuous improvement processes are in place and implemented within all areas of ALONE. Background: ALONE is a national organisation that supports and empowers […]
Do you like it?
Read more