Helping people with sight loss by buying and donating clothes
Located in the Liberties area are two retail shops in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). They draw a steady stream of local customers with…
Sustainable fashion in the Liberties
In a world of fast fashion and ever-changing trends, it is important to be aware of the clothing industry’s effects on the planet. Clothing cannot be 100% sustainable, as even…
Liberties Uncovered – Hawke
As part of our ‘Liberties Uncovered’ series, we spoke to Hawke – the exciting new musical venture of Richie Power and Eoghan Mac Mahon. Both hailing from the Liberties, they…
Dublin guided tour with electric bikes.
Spring is here and as the temperatures are starting to warm-up, that may have you thinking about getting ready for outdoor activities. Three times a day, around 20-30 people gather…
D8 & Bluebell Parents Association for Autism Inclusion launch
Dublin 8 & Bluebell Parents Association for Autism Inclusion was launched last Friday afternoon, in Bluebell. The group was organised by five mothers, who very well know what it…
Residents look back in sadness at Weaver Squares lost community garden
Early January brought an unpleasant surprise to the residents of the Weaver Square, when after long resistance, the new locks were put on the beloved community garden. Digging up works…
Will refurbishments effect the antique tradition on Francis St?
Francis Street is renowned in Dublin for its antiques and collectables. The street has over fifteen stores, some of which have been there for more than four decades. The area…
Restoring life to graveyards
The Liberties is going through a complete overhaul recently – with the likes of the Tivoli going, and refurbishments elsewhere. However, many people forget the key restoration of historical graveyards,…
Feeding Vulnerable people in the Liberties
Staff and volunteers from the Little Flower Penny Dinners were busy preparing food for people who were expected to come up to its main dining hall and front dining room.…
Nurses and Midwives unite to fight against austerity
The new year’s bell rang with a national strike where thousands of nurses and midwives across the country stopped going to their jobs and made a stand, asking for changes…
The distilleries of Dublin’s Liberties
The Liberties was the heart of brewing and distilling in Dublin in the 18th and 19th century, but by 1973 the last distillery had closed its doors. However, in recent…
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