The Pen Corner has written its final chapter
Dublin lost a piece of history last May with the closure of the beloved stationary shop, The Pen Corner – last month its replacement begun the work of moving in. …
50 years with the Liberty Market: Time has changed
The Liberty Market opened in 1973, which means the market will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Stall owners of The Liberty Market discussed the trials and tribulations that they…
The biodiversity crisis in the city
Foxes on the streets and bee-friendly meadows in city parks – it might look like Dublin’s wildlife is making a comeback. But problems remain, and there’s much more we can…
Why cafés can take my money
My bank account shrinks every time I walk past a coffee shop – but I’m not willing to sacrifice my coffee shop visits any time soon. Ireland, and most of the…
The Liberties greening strategy, eight years on
The Liberties greening strategy was unveiled by Dublin City Council in 2015 with a goal to increase the number of new parks and amenities in the area. The greening strategy…
Sustainability award winners offer a piece of history with new ‘Liberties’ collection
Old beams and discarded copper are not materials you would normally associate when making lamps, yet these are exactly the type of items Eoin Shanley is looking out for. Eoin…
The characters and character of the Liberties
From being shot with Bang Bang’s keys to people dancing with no music, this old neighbourhood has seen it all – but where is it going today? A local historian…
The White Moose Café: A look back at the Northside’s most online café as it closes its doors
The White Moose Café will be remembered for its brazen tongue in cheek and a string of memorable and viral moments, as the owner closes its doors. The White Moose…
Leo Burdock untold: Chips, war and hungry celebrities
Nestled on the fringe of the Liberties, opposite Christchurch Cathedral, is an unparalleled success story, the rise of which seems to defy logic, and boggle the mind. From humble beginnings,…
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…
Liberties legend lends a vintage hand
Photo Credit : Ávila Vintage. Wandering through Meath Street market has the ability to transport a weary shopper back in time to the good ol’ days of Dublin. The ghost…
The Liberties under pressure
The gentrification of The Liberties is unmissable, but working-class locals are still facing the same old problems – including a drug crisis that cannot be hidden with trendy cafés and street…
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