Press Releases
December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
This year more than ever, ALONE’s Support & Befriending service has been a lifeline for older and more vulnerable people in communities across Ireland. Throughout 2020 and all of its COVID-related challenges, 1400 trained and Garda-vetted volunteers have offered unwavering friendship and companionship, practical assistance and essential support to those […]
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December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
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December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
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December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative Dublin, 4 December 2020 Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, launched Dublin City Council and ALONE’s cold weather campaign outside the Mansion House today. Dublin City Council’s Community Development Section, in association with ALONE, the Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade […]
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December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative
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December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same. 3rd December: Although […]
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December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same.
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November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020
From 1st December to 6th January customers can trade-in old mobile phone devices and allocate a portion of the credit to purchase a new mobile phone for an older person through ALONE.
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November 27, 2020
November 27, 2020
Kathryn Thomas is asking the public to reach out and give a helping hand to older people who may be struggling during the festive season.
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November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
Christmas FM switches on Christmas in Ireland at midday on Saturday 28th November 2020. Christmas FM wants to “Give the Gift of Home” this year by raising over €200,000 which will go directly to ALONE, a fitting charity partner considering it’s been such a difficult year for our older population
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November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
‘The Snug Project’ – charity calendar and limited edition prints pay homage to the Irish pub snug.
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November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020
The organisation is reminding members of the public to maintain contact with older people in the community
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November 4, 2020
November 4, 2020
The campaign celebrates the organisation’s work to improve the quality of life for older people across the country
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October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020
The organisation endeavours to empower older people in retaining their dignity as they age. Dublin, 21 October 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people is encouraging members of the public to protect dignity by being mindful of older people in our society on Global Dignity Day, Wednesday 21st October. […]
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October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
The organisation has highlighted failings for older people in Budget 2021. Dublin, 13th October 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has responded to today’s Budget, by welcoming the increased investment in health care for older people but has additionally highlighted some failings of Budget 2021. Seán Moynihan, CEO […]
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October 5, 2020
October 5, 2020
The organisation is encouraging members of the public to reach out and celebrate older people in their lives who would enjoy some company. Dublin, 5 October 2020: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is asking members of the public to reach out to any older people in their lives […]
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October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020
ALONE and The Irish Gerontological Society proudly welcome key speaker Executive Director at the World Health Organisation Health Emergencies Programme, Dr Michael Ryan. Dublin, 1 October 2020: ALONE and the Irish Gerontological Society (IGS) are delighted to present this year’s IGS ALONE Willie Bermingham Lecture, “Changing Horizons in Gerontology – […]
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September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020
ALONE announce month-long partnership with Guinness across the airwaves Dublin, 29th September 2020: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people launched their month-long partnership with Media Central’s network of radio and digital brands this week. The partnership is driven primarily through Today FM’s Fergal D’Arcy show, weekdays from 2 – […]
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September 28, 2020
September 28, 2020
The organisation is calling on Government to support and safeguard older people in the upcoming Budget Dublin, 27 September 2020: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is calling on Government to use Budget 2021 as an opportunity to start the process to provide the services , support and structures […]
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September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
The organisation has also welcomed the Home First approach, which will provide extensive home support packages to people with complex needs including older people. Dublin, 24 September 2020: ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has welcomed publication of the HSE’s Winter Plan for 2020/21. The organisation also supports the […]
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