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New Vietnamese restaurant coming to the Liberties

New Vietnamese restaurant coming to the Liberties

The Liberties is getting a brand-new Vietnamese street-food style restaurant called Madame Pho. The restaurant has a chain in Northern Ireland but now has decided to conquer Dublin city with…

Making it in music: Aaron J Hart

Making it in music: Aaron J Hart

An interview with a talented young singer and songwriter, Aaron J Hart, about the trials and tribulations of the Irish music scene.  In the competitive world of music, breaking through is…

Has Dublin dried up?

Has Dublin dried up?

For a nation heavily linked with drinking, our alcohol consumption has dropped by almost a third in the last two decades.  Is it the rise of zero alcoholic beverages –…

A beanfest at the Bayno

A beanfest at the Bayno

The impressive building that is now Liberties College, overlooking St Patrick’s Park, housed the Iveagh Trust Play Centre for its first 60 years. It’s long been a place to learn…

Trying on all the styles of the Liberties

Trying on all the styles of the Liberties

A variety of clothing chops in the Liberties offer different styles, fashion trends, sustainability, and even social aid for people in the area. On different streets in the Liberties there…

Haunting the heart of the Liberties

Haunting the heart of the Liberties

The Liberties is set for a spooky fright night festival with ‘The Liberties Haunt Festival’ coming to the Dublin 8 area on Halloween night.  The Liberties Haunt Festival promo: Image…

Socialising in Ireland: A journey through change 

Socialising in Ireland: A journey through change 

Socialising in Ireland has changed in many ways over the years. From lively pub nights, coffee walks in the park, to quiet evenings at home, it’s clear that the way…

Dublin Marathon is off and running

Dublin Marathon is off and running

The 43rd Dublin Marathon– Ireland’s most prestigious and Europe’s fifth-largest marathon event will take place this Sunday, October 27th. The 2024 marathon will kick off on Leeson Street Lower and…

Taplin’s Fields: “Growing community” 

Taplin’s Fields: “Growing community” 

Members of Taplin’s Fields, the community garden in Bridgefoot Street, share their story of how they grew their group and their space. Taplin’s Fields is an open community garden located…

An Antique Tale: Shops and galleries survive in a changing Francis Street

An Antique Tale: Shops and galleries survive in a changing Francis Street

The culmination of stories in one street Francis Street has been called Dublin’s Antique Quarter ever since 2003. It houses well-established antique shops, galleries, and vintage shops.   Though it was…

From queens to rebels – a street packed with history  

From queens to rebels – a street packed with history  

Known as one of Dublin’s most historic shopping streets, Moore Street market is an open-air fruit and veg marketplace that takes place Wednesday to Saturday every week. However, its traditions are…

Student accommodation – not all fun and parties 

Student accommodation – not all fun and parties 

The idea of living away from home while studying at university may seem like great fun to many. No parents, no curfews, living with friends – what’s not to like? …