The Restoration of Kilmainham Mill
Kilmainham Mill sits still-derelict on the Camac River in the centre of Kilmainham and is thought to be the last surviving mill complex in the city. Since 2014, multiple ‘Save…
50 years with the Liberty Market: Time has changed
The Liberty Market opened in 1973, which means the market will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Stall owners of The Liberty Market discussed the trials and tribulations that they…
The biodiversity crisis in the city
Foxes on the streets and bee-friendly meadows in city parks – it might look like Dublin’s wildlife is making a comeback. But problems remain, and there’s much more we can…
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…
Success for TU Dublin at Colleges FAI Finals
TU Dublin was well represented at the Colleges FAI Finals on 1 March at Athlone Town Stadium. The top TU Dublin team who can select players from any of the…
The Liberties greening strategy, eight years on
The Liberties greening strategy was unveiled by Dublin City Council in 2015 with a goal to increase the number of new parks and amenities in the area. The greening strategy…
Sustainability award winners offer a piece of history with new ‘Liberties’ collection
Old beams and discarded copper are not materials you would normally associate when making lamps, yet these are exactly the type of items Eoin Shanley is looking out for. Eoin…
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…
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…
The characters and character of the Liberties
From being shot with Bang Bang’s keys to people dancing with no music, this old neighbourhood has seen it all – but where is it going today? A local historian…
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,…
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