Liberties locals protest Vicar Street redevelopment
Dublin 8 residents gathered outside Vicar Street recently to protest plans that will add a high-rise hotel to the music venue. Vicar Street owner Harry Crosbie has been given the…
“The cultural loss to the area is massive” says local Cllr. Tina MacVeigh
Local councillor, Tina MacVeigh has expressed concerns for her constituency following a decision made by An Bord Pleanála which will see the demolition of Tivoli Theatre and in its place,…
Blind leading the blind
Travelling through Dublin city centre can be difficult for the daily commuter, especially in the morning. Constant streams of people hustling and bustling through the streets on their way to…
Pharmacy closure
O’Hara’s pharmacy on Aungier Street has suddenly closed in recent weeks – informing customers with a note taped to the shopfront that its shutters have been pulled for the last…
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…
Longer Luas Trams introduced to aid overcrowding
Transdev Ireland have introduced new longer LUAS trams in an effort to combat overcrowding on the network. Overcrowding on the LUAS network has become a sizable problem, as commuters have…
The famous Waltons music shop is now closed
The famous music shop Waltons shut its doors on the 12th February. Located in the heart of Dublin for more than 90 years, the shop is now moving all its…
Winter Games 2018 : Ireland returned empty-handed from South Korea
After two weeks of competitions in South Korea – from February 9th to 25th – the 2018 Winter Olympics have kept all their promises. If Norway is the big winner…
The Iveagh Markets
The Iveagh Markets property located on Francis Street in the Liberties has seen better days. The once thriving hub of trade and community is now standing on its last legs.…
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