Crowds gather in Smithfield for Red Bull rugby tournament
On Saturday, crowds gathered in Smithfield Square to watch the Red Bull Sprint 7s rugby tournament. The competition saw eight of Ireland’s best tag rugby teams all battle it out…
Anger over anti-social behaviour on the quays
Workers in retail shops along the quays say they have been facing what they see as an ‘increase in dangerous behavior from the public’. Many businesses such as Forbidden Planet…
Italian Film Festival hosted in the Lighthouse
A “New Italian Cinema Events’ (NICE) Film Festival came to the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield this year, after a first and very well attended edition in Cork in 2022. The 2023…
Imelda May to make her theatre debut
Liberties native and renowned singer Imelda May will make her theatre debut this August in the lead role of ‘Mother of All the Behans’, the story of Brendan Behan’s inspirational…
Diving into the Irish comic book scene
Young graphic artist Barry O’Sullivan tells the Liberty about the challenges of doing exciting work in the small indie space – and of getting noticed. Barry O’Sullivan, a 26 year-old…
Smithfield’s chimney with a view
From a whiskey distillery chimney to one of Dublin’s beloved attractions, the Smithfield Chimney Tower located at Smithfield Square offers a 360-degree panoramic view and a new angle on the…
The Liberties parking problem
The Liberties have a parking problem, and it’s only getting worse. It’s no secret that town isn’t the best place to find parking, due to busy streets, crowded paths and…
Haircuts 4 Homeless Ireland to bring free grooming services to Smithfield this month
‘Haircuts 4 Homeless Ireland’ are coming to Smithfield this month. The pop-up salon, staffed by trained volunteer hairdressers, will offer haircuts, beard trimming, and other grooming services to anyone who…
The eagerly anticipated refurbishment of Francis Street is here
The revamp taking place in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties is part of the Francis Street Environmental Improvement scheme, funded by the Dublin City Council. The urban regeneration plan received a…
A look at the upcoming summer concerts in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8
Summer is just around the corner, and for music lovers in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8, there is no shortage of concerts to look forward to. From intimate gigs with…
Cost of living crisis continues to hit local people
Rising food and electricity prices continue to be a major concern, especially for older residents living in Dublin 7. Locals have expressed anger and apprehension with the ongoing cost of…
Rise in derelict sites in Dublin 8 an ongoing concern for its residents
With Ireland’s current housing crisis, the number of derelict and vacant buildings in the Dublin 8 has become an area of frustration for locals. As of February 2023, 11,742…
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