- ALONE is a voluntary organisation - set up in 1977 by Willie Bermingham to help elderly people living in Dublin. Here are some of the stories of people we have tried to help: January 2002 News Bulletin: Getting on in the 21st century - an Educational Initiative for Transition Year design credits ALONE 1 Willie Bermingham Place Kilmainham Lane Dublin 8 Tel: 01 6791032 ...alone.ie