New protocols for construction sites to be developed by residents committee
The National Children’s Hospital residents monitoring committee are currently in the process of developing a set of protocols for construction projects in Dublin’s city centre. The committee, which was established…
Future of O’Devaney Gardens still unclear
update on O’Devaney Gardens One of the most controversial housing topics of the year, the future of O’Devaney Gardens, is still up in the air despite multiple votes regarding the…
Is there space for trees on Dublin 8 streets?
Trees Often hidden among the red-brick buildings and the cream and rust flats, sparse patches of grass and trees decorate the Liberties. However, due to the density of building in…
The Great Gay Byrne
Arguably the greatest Irish broadcaster of all time passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer last month. Gabriel Mary Byrne (85) was born in Dublin. He grew up in…
Local tenants evicted by landlords
There is an apartment building on South Richmond Street, opposite what is now the former well known Liberties pub, the Bernard Shaw, that appears abandoned. Not many come in or…
Rejected injection centre means addiction services neglected
In late July, the news broke that the first proposed Medically Supervised Injection Facility in the country was rejected by Dublin City Council. The centre was planned for the basement…
Improvements at the Cabbage Patch Park
Development is well underway at the Cabbage Patch Park off Kevin Street in The Liberties and a number of events have taken place to improve the area. These included a…
Liberty Locals welcome renovation for the homeless
Liberty locals have responded positively to the announcement of plans to build eight apartments on New Street South to house homeless people. The project is being funded by the Peter…
New co-working space set to open its doors this month
A new co-working space called The Masonry will be opening on Thomas Street in March. The repurposing and rejuvenation of this six-floor heritage building will, according to developers ‘Iconic Offices’,…
Liberties locals protest Vicar Street redevelopment
Dublin 8 residents gathered outside Vicar Street recently to protest plans that will add a high-rise hotel to the music venue. Vicar Street owner Harry Crosbie has been given the…
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