‘Murals become icons in their own right’
Sport is art. The purest and most expressive form of art. Its participants compete at the same level on even playing fields. But what tools could another artist use to…
Exploring Pheonix Park’s history
Phoenix Park has been a staple of life in Dublin since it first opened as a deer hunting park in the 1660s. It was a place for the elites to…
Alcohol in Ireland: tradition and/or addiction?
Ireland’s relationship with alcohol runs deeper than mere consumption – it’s an integral thread in the nation’s cultural and social fabric. While a significant drinking culture traces back to the…
The ‘heroes’ of food waste in Dublin city centre
Dubliners have had a lot to deal with over the last couple of years – the economy, the looming threat of the housing crisis, and climate change, to which one…
Safety on Irish transport is “Good enough”
Operation Twin Tracks, a campaign to put a stop to antisocial behaviour on public transport in Ireland took place just last week. This extensive campaign took place in a large…
The Shit Show Film Show
Hen’s Teeth in Blackpitts was packed like I had never seen before. Just around the corner from the Teeling Whiskey Distiller sat chairs, couches, pillows, and stools of all kinds…
Pocket change for planet change
A quiet revolution is happening across Ireland, one bottle and can at a time, and Dublin students are paving the way, hoping to foster a culture of sustainability on campus.…
The Argentinian bakery in the Liberties
One thing that the Liberties prides itself on in recent decades is diversity, with many nationalities and customs seen in the area. This doesn’t just apply to the people who…
The Liberties through the eyes of international students
The Liberties is one of Ireland’s oldest and most vibrant neighbourhoods. You may find many of Dublin’s top visitor spots here, and over 800 years of history to uncover as…
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…
Can people afford Christmas?
Christmas 2024 is fast approaching, and the holidays are not getting any cheaper for any of us. Kids are no longer satisfied with socks and a new jumper and haven’t…
No longer ‘smothered by the 46a’
The iconic 46a bus that runs between Dun Laoghaire and the Phoenix Park via North Circular Road will disappear from bus timetables across Dublin as part of a new BusConnects…
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