Croppies’ Acre: A public park with a deep history
The 1798 rebellion was the first time Irish republicans rebelled against the British empire, and the lost lives are now commemorated in Croppies’ Acre, situated off Wolfe Tone Quay in…
Jameson Distillery: The place to cure all your whiskey needs
Jameson is an Irish whiskey that was founded by John Jameson in 1780. Jameson ‘s Bow Street Distillery is in Smithfield and attracts many tourists to the area. Visitors there…
Concerns about security on the Luas
The Luas has been plagued with anti-social behaviour for a long time both on the red and green line, but the question is, how is the Luas security handling this…
Singing and songwriting – Starting out in Dublin
BIMM music institute singer-songwriter Katie Lee shares her experience of starting a music career in Dublin – right before the debut of her first original song. For 35 years, BIMM…
Liberties Gate – a review of the restaurant in the Hyatt Centric
The Liberties Gate Bar & Restaurant is located on Dean Street near Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in the Liberties. Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 10.30 pm and from 11:00…
Stoneybatter’s Green MEP on why he’s seeking re-election
Ciarán Cuffe talks about his work in Dublin and Europe as the June 7th European Parliament election nears. “I think it’s important to protect green spaces as we build more…
The rise in vape shops in The Liberties
Vape shops are becoming more and more common by the day. They are popping up in areas all over the country. Some towns have three or four shops dedicated to…
Smithfield Horse Fair: A tradition which is part of the Smithfield culture
Horse owners, traders, and equestrians have once again gathered at Smithfield Square for their monthly horse fair, which is attended by people from across Dublin and well beyond. The event…
Italian Quarter – Meet some of the businesses creating a slice of Italy in Dublin city centre
Behind Jervis Shopping Centre, in a small lane by the Quays, you’ll find Bloom Lane. Bloom Lane has been unofficially named ‘Italian Quarter’ due to an urbanisation project by Mick…
Review: The Lighthouse Cinema.
What’s the experience like in one of Smithfield best known venues? So, I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. I’m not from Dublin, and I don’t even…
Escaping reality – the Liberties’ obsession with escape rooms
Nowadays, there are so many forms of entertainment, whether that be technology, sports, television or hundreds of others. One new form of entertainment that seems to be becoming increasingly popular is…
Skyview Tower – the old chimney with a view
In the heart of Smithfield, the Generator Skyview tower is a sight to behold. At a height of 60 metres the tower is one of Dublin’s tallest buildings. What makes…
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