New student president at TU Dublin says he wants to involve local community
Brian Jordan has been elected as student union president at Technological University (TU) Dublin and will serve across all campuses – Blanchardstown, Tallaght and City Centre – starting in July. …
Cosybatter seeks to manage some of Stoneybatter’s energy
Stoneybatter’s ‘Cosybatter’ is a ‘sustainable energy community’ (SEC) set up in 2020 by residents of the area who are concerned about the environment. Cosybatter was born from a local ‘Eco…
Why should you move to Phibsboro ?
Named amongst “the 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world” by Time Out in 2020, the heart of the Northside has no reason to envy anywhere in Dublin. Located in Dublin…
“Italian ideas, Irish produce”
Reviewing Sprezzatura, located just off Camden Street in Dublin 8 Sprezzatura is an Italian restaurant that has made its home at 5/6 Camden Market in Dublin 8. “I would say…
The becoming of a blooming florist
Can you really make a new career out of a passion for flowers, a decent location and a good Instagram following? Flowerpop in Inchicore says it’s possible. Heather Condren married…
Dublin’s road to a cycle friendly city
What is Dublin City Council doing to encourage more people to commute by bike and reducing the dangers while cycling throughout the city centre? Research from 2019 in the ‘Bike…
Sunny and not so funny sides of Weaver Park
It’s a welcome addition to the area – but the new park on Cork Street attracts a lot of skaters and a little bit of trouble. Weaver Park was opened…
How will Russia handle sanctions from SWIFT, Visa and Mastercard?
On 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that a ‘special operation’ would be carried out in Ukraine to protect the independent regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, located in eastern…
Oh deer! Why we need to leave the Phoenix Park deer herd alone
Humans have been flocking to get in touch with nature during the pandemic. But from stunted antlers to aching bellies via a lot of stress, there are plenty of reasons…
What drives the cost of fuel up?
Exactly why are we feeling the pinch in our pockets at the petrol pumps? Nowadays, everybody has seen the price of fuel shoot right up. Prices for this commodity have…
The rise and fall of the Iveagh Markets
For over 80 years, the Iveagh Markets on Francis Street served as a public place for the community in the heart of the Liberties. What used to be a flourishing…
‘Living in a city where your address does not limit your access to opportunities’
The Liberate Youth Programme aims to make room for positive change for young people in the Liberties community. Solas Project launched their new Liberate youth programme space at the Coombe…
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