Flea market pub crawl ‘Samhain Party’ this October in The Liberties
The Libertine Market’s monthly market-pub crawl is back on Sunday, October 1, with its Halloween themed ‘Samhain Party’ – spread across several iconic pubs in Dublin 8. Dubbed as a…
Culture Date with Dublin 8 to return this May
The cultural initiative ‘Culture Date with Dublin 8’ is set to return this May – the festival’s fifth time running since it was set up in 2017. This year’s festival…
‘Less grey, more play’ – 2023 competition to paint electricity boxes is open
Despite Dublin usually looking grey and rainy, you may find a pop of colour along the streets, from the corner of your eye – because of Dublin’s electricity boxes. Dublin…
Smithfield’s chimney with a view
From a whiskey distillery chimney to one of Dublin’s beloved attractions, the Smithfield Chimney Tower located at Smithfield Square offers a 360-degree panoramic view and a new angle on the…
A look at the upcoming summer concerts in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8
Summer is just around the corner, and for music lovers in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8, there is no shortage of concerts to look forward to. From intimate gigs with…
Keep Dublin Litter Free: Dublin Community Clean-up 2023
This month marks the 22nd National Spring Clean Month in Ireland. Dublin City Council has used this month to host this year’s Dublin Community Clean-Up, which took place on ‘Earth…
Me Auld Flower: food and drinks festival to open next month in historic Smithfield marketplace
A new Irish food and drink festival is coming to Dublin 7 next month and will take place in a historic building that’s been closed since pre-pandemic times – and…
Barbers – Grangegorman’s dog and student friendly gem
“Dogs are welcome, humans are tolerated” A witty phrase plastered behind the old oak bar captures the vibe at the Barbers bar. The Barbers opened its doors under this name…
Historic Cló Gaelach signs restored in the Tenters
The restoration of the 100-year-old signs has been met with immense support from Locals. Nine original Cló Gaelach street signs have been restored in the Tenters area of Dublin 8.…
‘It’s okay to be urban’ – keeping weaving alive in the city
The Liberties Weavers engage in events and workshops throughout the Liberties area that give the skill, mostly now associated with tourist regions in the west of Ireland, a breath of…
Making a show of the new voices of Ireland
Ireland Music Week (IMW), the annual showcase of Irish talent providing opportunity for home grown musicians to network with international connects, returned on October 4th to 7th. The talented line-up…
Flanagan’s Field reconstructs Grow Dome
Volunteers at Flanagan’s Field Community Garden have spent weeks working on the new dome A greenhouse ‘Grow Dome’ is being reconstructed in Flanagan’s Fields Community Garden. Located on Reuben Street…
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