What makes a busy pub? – The Cobblestone
This little tavern, painted in a rustic dark green, stretches across a corner in Smithfield and has become one of the busiest pubs on this side of the Liffey. Every…
The Vicar Street We Know and Love
Vicar Street located on Thomas Street; Dublin 8 is one of Dublin’s most renowned concert venues. Vicar Street currently has a seating capacity of 1,050 and 1,500 for standing gigs.…
Seán Heuston – The man behind the station
Over twenty-two thousand passengers pass through Heuston Station every day. For some it is the end of their daily commute, and others the beginning. For an unlucky few, it is…
Let’s call out catcalling
We all know a woman in our life that has experienced catcalling, unwanted male attention or even antisocial behavior onboard public transport. Unfortunately, that is the reality of what life…
The Liberties is up and running – in a new local club
Sun, rain, or stone, with the Liberties near home, there’s no need to run alone! The Liberties Running Club is the brainchild of three runners local to The Liberties, Dave…
Mike Skinner takes to The Liberties: Other Voices Home at Guinness Storehouse Review
Stood in a queue outside the Guinness Storehouse, in the heart of The Liberties, on a cold November night isn’t how I’d usually spend a Tuesday. However, there are times…
The Ed King interview: Movies, IFI and Horrorthon
The Liberty had the honour and delight of interviewing Ed King, one of the main organisers of the Dublin IFI Horrorthon Festival – which took place around Halloween, as it…
Naughty or Nice: Lighthouse Cinema’s stellar Christmas movie line up
The iconic Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield is set to transform into a winter wonderland as it kicks off its much-anticipated ‘Naughty or Nice 2023’ Christmas movie marathon. Throughout the entire…
Mundo Moo brings Liberties post-box to life and her name is Patsy
Graphic designer and artist Daniel Palhares Mooney, owner of illustrative brand Mundo Moo, has brought his creative mind to a street in the Liberties as he decorates one of the…
Operation Twin Tracks: Rail safety day meets public cynicism
On November 16, the yearly “Operation Twin Tracks” was conducted by An Garda Síochána with the aim to improve “rail safety” and “community engagement”. However, many still feel that not…
The Libertrees – Trees facing the axe as part of ongoing urban development initiatives
In recent weeks, locals have witnessed the removal of many trees in different parts of Dublin 8 including Cork Street, Rialto Bridge and Weaver Square. The tree removal by developers has…
Love and time is all we have: ‘Love Tempo’ to replace iconic Clock pub
A new music-led bar, Love Tempo, is coming to the Liberties – setting up shop on the site of the former iconic Thomas Street pub, The Clock. Much to the…
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