Friends of the Iveagh Markets gather outside City Hall demanding action
On Monday, April 3, Dublin campaign group ‘Friends of the Iveagh Markets’ gathered outside City Hall for a protest. Stood with their banners, words, and vests – their message was…
Does non-alcoholic beer stand a chance in Ireland’s drinking culture?
Free pints of Ireland’s most beloved beverage, Guinness, during St Patrick’s Day weekend? That’s right: there were 50,000 of them, and the only thing missing was the alcohol. The move…
The Virgin Mary: Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar closes its doors
Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar The Virgin Mary has announced its closure, following four successful years on Capel Street. The bar, named after the world’s most famous alcohol-free cocktail, released a…
Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2023 now open for applications
Dublin City Council is now accepting applications for this year’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme. The Shopfront Improvement Scheme is aimed at improving the appearance of independently owned shops that front public…
Drug use ‘out of control’ in Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats
Residents living in the Oliver Bond complex off Bridgefoot Street in the Liberties have claimed that open drug use is “out of control” and that children are in danger. Locals…
Anger at lack of public bins
Dublin residents are calling for there to be more public bins, while a council spokesman has called for more “city pride”. Locals have complained about the level of litter in…
Forbidden Fruit announces tempting 2023 line-up
The initial line up for Dublin’s longest running music festival, Forbidden Fruit, has been announced. This year’s Forbidden Fruit marks the 11th anniversary of the much loved festival, which takes…
Popular Liberties pub ‘The Clock’ closes
Popular local pub ‘The Clock’ closed its doors for the final time in late February. The Thomas Street pub took to Facebook to announce its closure with immediate effect as…
Bonus payment from Government due to economic crisis
Due to a new round of supports agreed by the Government, all social welfare recipients will receive an extra €200 bonus payment. The support is set to total €1.25 billion.…
The White Moose Café: A look back at the Northside’s most online café as it closes its doors
The White Moose Café will be remembered for its brazen tongue in cheek and a string of memorable and viral moments, as the owner closes its doors. The White Moose…
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,…
Me Auld Flower: food and drinks festival to open next month in historic Smithfield marketplace
A new Irish food and drink festival is coming to Dublin 7 next month and will take place in a historic building that’s been closed since pre-pandemic times – and…
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