‘It is literally a fight to survive’ – harsh reality for nightclubs and security
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dublin’s nightclubs are struggling to survive. The Liberty explores the challenges, the future and the hopes for Dublin’s clubbing scene. Since their closure on March 15, 2020, nightclubs have yet…
Restoration Of Medieval Buildings At Kevin Street Gets Green Light
The centuries-old buildings at Kevin Street, in the heart of the Liberties, occupied for many years by the Garda Siochana, are to be restored to their former glory under a recent proposal from the Office of Public Works…
HOW TO COPE WITH ADDICTION DURING COVID-19:
Addiction is a problem that affects a huge number of people, to various degrees of severity. There can be all sorts of addictions that can affect people of all demographics. From…
Tattooing in a Covid climate
The current Covid-19 pandemic has devastated many and varied industries across Ireland. Tattoo shops and parlours are among the niche businesses that have suffered most under the draconiangovernment-enforced restrictions. Tattoo…
Kitchen on wheels
From takeaway espresso martinis, to Only Pans Instagram segments and now the Sambulance Ambulance, DJ and chef, Marcus O’Laoire, shows his innovation and creativity during the current pandemic. As restrictions…
Historical Liberties Quaker Burial Ground To Be Restored
A historical burial ground in the heart of The Liberties, where generations of Dublin’s Quaker community are buried, is to be restored to its former glory under a new community monuments…
Frontline Supports Addiction Concerns In Inchicore
Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem in Ireland. In 2019 alone, there were an astonishing 7,546 cases of people treated for problem alcohol use, and an enormous 10,664 cases of people treated for problem drug use. Numbers like these will continue…
Student Contribution Puts Pressure On Families
Ireland once took pride in providing free third-level education – unlike across the pond in the United States, where, unless you are lucky enough to come from a wealthy family, or are awarded a scholarship,…
D8RCS welcomes refugee families to Dublin 8
Across the world, many families are seeking refuge. They are trying to escape poverty, war and other hardships for a better way of life. They must make the most difficult decision they might ever have to make, and…
Keeping the lights on – Part 2
It’s imperative, now more than ever, to keep the local businesses thriving during lockdown. In light of current restrictions, it’s even more important for people to stay within their 5km region. Luckily…
It’s none of your business COVID!
How has COVID-19 affected business in the liberties? Covid-19 has affected many businesses throughout the year, but no sector has been hit harder than small local business in the retail and hospitality sector. The news isn’t all bad however. We spoke to the…
Keeping the lights on
Shopping local during Covid-19 Ireland has seen its first wave of small business closure due to Covid-19, and as times remain uncertain, those who survived are counting on community to make it through the…
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