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…
Big Day Out at St. Patrick’s weekend
The theme for this year’s St.Patrick’s Day festival is HOME; the exploration of my home, your home, our home. The festival will run from the 15th to the 19th of…
St. Patrick’s day pageantry
Every year, on the 17th of March, the streets of Dublin are flooded with people from all over the world. Amongst the sea of green, on the crowded curb, the…
Strawberry occasion cake recipe
This recipe is a great one to have in your records if you are ever looking to impress or make a cake for an occasion. It is my go to…
Visual Culture Taster Day 2018
The National College of Art and Design, in the heart of the Liberties, is known for students doing lots of practical work. However, NCAD also has a course for people…
Weaver park nominated for European urban park prize
In a previous issue of The Liberty we celebrated the opening of Weaver Park, the first public park space to be created in the…
Not your average twenty one year old
Growing up we are always asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and the five-year-old versions of ourselves would be much more confident in giving an…
Unique Pearse Lyons Distillery Tour Opens
The view from the balcony of St James’ church is much different nowadays. The alter, devoid of a priest, is filled with gleaming brass and copper stills; the pews have…
It’s beginning to look a lot like …
Katie Walsh takes a look at Dublin’s Christmas Markets. It’s that time of year again when shopping, food and festive fun are top priority for the whole family. Heading into…
Do kids from the Liberties have enough to do after school?
By Janus Fabricius You might not remember it, but The Bayno was a play centre for kids in the Liberties. It was where Liberties College is now, and kids used…
Upcoming Music Acts
Marcus Haugh Having first began writing his own music four years ago, 24 year old Marcus Haugh already sounds like a veteran…
From biscuits to battles: New Exhibition looks at the history of Jacob’s Biscuits
Whether it’s the role it played in the 1916 Rising, hearing that your great aunt worked there back in the 1930s or the great debate of what is the ultimate…
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