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? …
Commuting and its effect on student life
Commuting, often from long distances, has become very much the norm for thousands of college students each year due to the rising cost of accommodation in Dublin city. Megan McGee…
The sport and art of pigeon racing
Pigeon racing is a sport and a passion that has a long and deep-rooted the history in Ireland and Britain;. While the origin of pigeon racing dates back to the…
Pilates – A misunderstood art of strength conditioning
Live & Breathe Pilates studio in Portobello, D8, was set up 12 years ago before the Pilates craze started and continues to thrive to this day with booked and busy…
What food spots do students recommend in and around Smithfield?
These days it seems that all anyone is hearing about is how ridiculous the prices have gone in this country. No one can buy a house, a pint will cost…
Cyclist safety in the spotlight as deaths rise
Recently, there has been a rise in road deaths, and not only that but cyclist accidents as well. In 2023, there were eight cyclists who lost their lives on Irish…
A pub packed with history: John Fallon’s
Situated in the heart of The Liberties, John Fallon’s, aka the Capstan Bar, is one of the oldest pubs in Dublin. Turning 405 years old this year, Fallon’s pub has…
Micro-bakery in Rialto sells bread by the ‘Gram
Is Breadman Walking Dublin’s most exclusive micro-bakery? Gerry Godley is the “breadman walking” who gets an early rise every Saturday at 3am to bake bread and pastries to sell straight…
Street trading: A dying culture in the Liberties?
Street trading has been part of Irish culture for generations. Irish women and men from the distant past have passed down this occupation from mother to daughter or father to…
Youth centre closure is a blow for Donore community
The Donore Youth and Community Centre has been forced to permanently close its doors following a fire that caused irreversible damage. The Dublin 8 youth project, which had originally been…
Repair begins on historic Iveagh Market roof
Refurbishment works at Iveagh Markets are set to begin this month. The iconic Francis Street landmark is set to undergo roof repair works after two decades of laying derelict. In…
The chequered history of Tailors’ Hall
A guild that clothed gentlemen, officers and servants. Ian Lumley, Heritage officer of an Taisce spoke to The Liberty to explain the history and the ongoing story of Tailors Hall,…
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