Press Releases
May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Dublin, 10th May 2017 The Two Sisters Pub, in Terenure, raised €1000 for ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, through a Spring Market which was held in the pub on Good Friday. The Spring Market consisted of a variety of stalls by local craftspeople and […]
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May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Ireland’s leading estate agents assist in supporting older people to age at home 21st April 2017 Lisney, the leading estate agents in Ireland, are hosting an auction in aid of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, in Farrier & Draper on South William Street on […]
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April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE 13 charities collaborate on home care submission to Department of Health Dublin, 24th April 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has aligned with 12 other charities and advocacy groups in response to a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare […]
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April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
11th April 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare but would like further information on means testing older people for this service. The Health Research Board’s review of the regulation and financing of […]
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April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017
30th March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has commended the first ever National Positive Ageing Forum which was launched today by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee T.D., as part of the implementation of the National Positive Ageing […]
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March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
23rd March 2017 A new Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North City and County area was launched in Swords County Hall today. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older […]
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March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Charity receives donation of Electric Car to mark 40th Anniversary 22nd March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today received a donation of a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) from ElectroRoute, the leading Irish energy trading and services firm, and Mitsubishi Corporation, the […]
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March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
20th March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on women throughout the country to participate in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of ALONE. The charity aims to raise money to go towards the provision of vital befriending services for […]
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March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
Initiative to mark bicentenary of the Licensed Vintners Association Ambition is to raise €200k for ALONE’S ‘Befriending Services’ Thursday 9th March 2017. The Licensed Vintners Association, which represents Dublin publicans has announced details of a new community initiative with ALONE, the charity that supports older people living on their […]
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February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Dublin, 13th February 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the importance of their Befriending Service during Friendship Week 2017 (13th-17th February). ALONE believes that Befriending can act as a preventative health measure in tackling the effects of loneliness among older people. In Ireland, […]
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January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to make homecare a legal right, ensuring that all older people are supported to age in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented, “The principle of ageing at home, and having the right […]
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December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016
Dublin, 6th December 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has today launched a video showing the positive impact of befriending for older people. In the video a number of older people, who avail of ALONE’s Befriending Service, thank their volunteers who have made a […]
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November 24, 2016
November 24, 2016
Dublin, 23rd November 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today launched their Christmas campaign highlighting the isolation and loneliness of older people around Christmastime. At the launch of the campaign Anne Doyle, one of Ireland’s best loved broadcasters, urged members of the public to […]
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November 3, 2016
November 3, 2016
Dublin, 3rd November 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has today welcomed the launch of Charities Institute Ireland, a new regulatory body for charities. The organisation, which was formed through the merger of Fundraising Ireland and the Irish Charities Tax Reform Group (ICTR), represents 180 of Ireland’s […]
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October 28, 2016
October 28, 2016
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is asking people to be mindful of vulnerable older people over the Halloween period. For many older people Halloween can be a distressing time with people calling to the door or setting off bangers and fireworks. ALONE are […]
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October 27, 2016
October 27, 2016
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today launched Ireland’s first contactless collection boxes for the Christmas period. The boxes will be in The Butler’s Pantry’s ten shops from the end of November until January 2017. Ireland’s most famous duo Jedward joined today’s launch and called […]
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October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
ALONE has welcomed the increase to the state pension, announced as part of Budget 2017, but stated that the government needs to do more to support older people in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented “While we welcome the €5 increase to the pension, we have been campaigning […]
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October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016
ALONE is urging older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated not to be afraid to ask for the help and support they need and deserve. The charity’s comments follow the tragic death of two older brothers in Bluebell, West Dublin. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE said, “We are […]
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September 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
Charity highlights the importance of Befriending this International Day of Older People 1st October 2016, Dublin This International Day of Older people on October 1st, ALONE is highlighting the importance of Befriending services nationwide in the prevention of loneliness and related health issues. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE said, “As an organisation […]
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September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
Leading NGOs Call for Increased Investment in Home Care in Budget 2017 A group of Ireland’s leading not for profit organisations and campaigners came together today to call for increased investment in home care in Budget 2017. The majority of people coping with the effects […]
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