Grangegorman: from ‘asylum’ to university
Before the construction of the TU Dublin campus, Grangegorman was known by many names: ‘The Grange’, ‘Brendan’s’, ‘The Mental’, and ‘The Puzzle Factory’. Most of the names referred to the…
INDEX Club Relocates Again, as Dublin Nightlife Struggles to Survive
On Valentine’s Day, INDEX relaunched its nightclub on Middle Abbey Street – its celebration kicked off in the Academy with London-born DJ Sammy Virgi and American DJ and record producer…
Imelda May conjures cosmic connection at Brigid festival
The singer remembered her early life in the Liberties through poem and song, in a stunning and vulnerable gig in Kildare. As part of this year’s Spirit of Brigid event,…
Christmas market return to Dublin Castle
The Dublin Castle Christmas Markets returned on the 28th of November and runs until the 18th of December. A distinct boutique outdoor Christmas market with a large selection of festive…
Smithfield vendors share Christmas spirit
Christmas has officially started in Smithfield. The Spectacular Christmas Market is open from 11 am to 9pm daily until January 2nd. Smithfield square is decked with lights, garlands, and…
A Liberties craft workshop with a social side
This time last year, Ciara Kavanagh and Billy Fagan launched a company with a difference, and their workshops have been filling up and selling out since February. The idea that…
Maverick Sabre surprises the city with two free pop-up shows
Earlier this month, Wexford born singer Maverick Sabre took to Instagram to announce two surprise pop up shows in the capital. The first show took place on Wednesday, the 13th…
Outcasts courtyard in Stoneybatter brings the heat
Outcasts occupies a Prussia Street courtyard and offers a coffee shop, pizza truck, a burger hut – and a sauna and plunge pool. Outcasts started out three and a half…
Trick or Treat? The aftermath when Halloween goes too far
From sparklers and sweet treats to illegal fireworks and unstable, dangerous bonfires, Halloween offers something for the whole family. Over the years, we have seen stories in local and national…
Grangegorman’s growing campus attracts locals
Technological University Dublin is once again expanding its north inner-city campus with new building under construction – as the builder’s hoardings have come down on a crucial new edifice. The…
Iveagh Trust gets permission for Dolphin’s Barn development
The Iveagh Trust has got permission from Dublin City Council for new apartments on the South Circular Road at Dolphin’s Barn. The Iveagh Trust, which provides affordable housing around Dublin City,…
New Vietnamese restaurant coming to the Liberties
The Liberties is getting a brand-new Vietnamese street-food style restaurant called Madame Pho. The restaurant has a chain in Northern Ireland but now has decided to conquer Dublin city with…
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