The George: From refuge to beacon
The George Bar, located on George’s Street, is one of the oldest and most popular gay bars in the city. It was established in 1985, 8 years before the passing…
‘Darkness into Light’ set to be Pieta’s largest event
Darkness into Light 2015, organised by Pieta House, is set to be their biggest event since it was launched in Phoenix Park, Dublin in 2009. It celebrates its seventh year…
Homelessness on rise as rent payments stall
The government’s failure to adequately increase rent allowances has contributed to a sharp rise in homelessness, a report has revealed. According to statistics released by the Simon Community, the end…
Poll shows Liberties saying Yes to marriage equality
Residents of Dublin’s South Central constituency – including the Liberties – have voiced their overwhelming support for marriage equality, a recent poll has shown. Results of the poll, conducted by…
Dragon refurbished as new restaurant Soder and Ko
Soder and Ko, sourced by Ingrid Alexandra The well-known gay bar, Dragon on South Great Georges Street…
NCAD Student Union Launches Formal Action
NCAD Sit in – Thomas street – Credit NCAD Student Action Students in NCAD have launched…
Kevin Street Garda Station Expansion
The plans for Kevin Street Cross Section, Sourced by Dept of Justice. Construction on a new Garda Headquarters to replace Kevin Street Garda…
Teachers in the Liberties go on strike
Secondary school teachers around the Liberties took part in a one day strike yesterday over proposed reforms to the Junior Certificate exams. Teachers in St. Patricks Grammar School, Synge Street…
Plans for Cork Street park move forward
PLANS for a Cork Street park have inched forward with the upcoming appointment of a design team for the site. Dublin City Council are set to appoint a team…
International storytellers to perform in Arthur’s Pub
INTERNATIONAL storytelling group Story-O will be performing in Arthur’s Pub on Thomas Street this Thursday 20th November. Their show “For the Love of Something…” will take place from 8pm and…
Dublin City Council cut commercial rates by 0.5% in Budget
DUBLIN City Council’s €771m budget will see business rates cut by 0.5% and a significant spend in housing. A reduction of 1% had been proposed but the majority of councillors…
Budget 2015: €15 million short in mental health spending
Mental health organisations have spoken out about Budget 2015 after raising concerns that €15m in the Government’s planned spending in this area wasn’t granted. Responsible for mental health services,…
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