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Spanner in the works for St. Michael’s estate project

Spanner in the works for St. Michael’s estate project

The construction of 75 houses, a community after-school and a crèche in Inchicore was stopped by Dublin City Council last month.…

DEIS cutbacks still going ahead

DEIS cutbacks still going ahead

Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has vowed to reverse the proposed cutbacks to the DEIS…

Doll’s Hospital moving on

Doll’s Hospital moving on

The famous Doll's Hospital is to close its George's Street home and move to a new location.…

Firefighters tackle the Camden Street blaze

Firefighters tackle the Camden Street blaze

Firefighters attended to a building on Camden Street set alight by an explosion while five people were working.…

Retirement scheme hits services

Retirement scheme hits services

Over 50 staff members will leave local Liberties hospitals as part of the Government’s early retirement scheme.…

Economy to blame for drop in business

Economy to blame for drop in business

Local businesses are continuing to lose out on customers, while business owners believe that the general state of the economy is more to blame than the new 23% VAT rate.…

Launch of YMCA strong kids campaign

Launch of YMCA strong kids campaign

The YMCA on Aungier Street launched the ‘Strong Kids Campaign’ on Wednesday February 29th.…

Christchurch victim of cold hearted theft

Christchurch victim of cold hearted theft

The preserved heart of Saint Laurence O’Toole was stolen from Christchurch Cathedral.…

Fox numbers on the up in city centre

Fox numbers on the up in city centre

Springtime is peak time for urban fox sightings.…

Dog litter ruining local area

Dog litter ruining local area

A litter epidemic has hit the streets of the Liberties, tarnishing local landmarks and demeaning the natural beauty of the area. There is a €150 fine in place for those…

A Snapshot of Kilmainham Gaol

A Snapshot of Kilmainham Gaol

The Kilmainham Gaol tour is an inexpensive but highly informative tour of Ireland's history. The Gaol is just a few miles from St. Stephen's Green. Words by Eoin Harmon…

Government Action Plan and the Liberties

Government Action Plan and the Liberties

A new plan by the Government is set to expand the Dublin Digital Hub with more business and jobs. However, local support groups claim that the plan ignores the community.…