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…
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…
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…
Concerns about security on the Luas
The Luas has been plagued with anti-social behaviour for a long time both on the red and green line, but the question is, how is the Luas security handling this…
Operation Twin Tracks: Rail safety day meets public cynicism
On November 16, the yearly “Operation Twin Tracks” was conducted by An Garda Síochána with the aim to improve “rail safety” and “community engagement”. However, many still feel that not…
Dublin Bus introduces first ever Phoenix Park bus service – route 99
A link has finally been made between Europe’s largest enclosed public park and Dublin City’s existing public transportation system. Route 99 is now running from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre…
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,…
New bus plan causes frustration in Phibsboro
Opponents of the plan point to destroyed cycle lanes, air pollution and overcrowding as main issues. ‘BusConnects’ Dublin has announced a new bus route from Ballymun and Finglas to the…
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…
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…
Phibsboro: A community seeking climate-change improvements for everyone
The Northside neighbourhood was recently chosen to take part in a pilot project for community-based action that aims to build upon local knowledge and expertise – including at Bohemian FC. “Well to…
Troubling times won’t stop Hop-on Hop-off tours from exploring Dublin
Hop-on Hop-off tours are a huge part of the tourism industry in major cities around the globe. Conor Kenny reveals how various Irish tour companies plan on proceeding in the future. In pre-COVID times, Hop-on Hop-off bus tours gave tourists and Irish people a…
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