The regeneration of Christ Church Cathedral
Failte Ireland and Dublin City Council have facilitated regeneration work to the cathedral grounds in Christ Church. The ground works are part of the city’s overall development of the Dublin…
The History of Halloween
Halloween came from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain. Samhain is an old Irish word meaning ‘end of summer’. Today, Samhain is the Irish word for November. The festival of Samhain…
New lease of life for Thomas Street and Cornmarket
Dublin City Council is giving the Liberties a new lease of life as a major programme of investment is underway to improve the quality of streets and public spaces in…
Donore Boxing Club promised new premises within five years.
Donore Boxing Club in the Liberties has been in its current home in St Teresa’s Gardens since 1972. The club, as it stands, is just two flats conjoined. The building…
Architect says councillors have myopic view of hotel development
Two new hotels will open in the Liberties in the coming months providing about 340 bedrooms. Tourist attractions have created a demand for accommodation in the area. A new 202-bed…
Best pint of Guinness in the Liberties
John Fallon’s, otherwise known as The Capstan Bar holds the reputation for the best pint of Guinness in the Liberties. Fallon’s is located on a corner fronting Dean Street and…
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