Smithfield vendors share Christmas spirit
Christmas has officially started in Smithfield. The Spectacular Christmas Market is open from 11 am to 9pm daily until January 2nd. Smithfield square is decked with lights, garlands, and…
Decline of Catholicism in the Liberties – a fading religion in the community
Having grown up in Ireland in the 1960s, Father Patrick O’Reilly has witnessed the dominance of Catholicism in Ireland, and its decline. “It seemed like everybody was just part of…
Trying on all the styles of the Liberties
A variety of clothing chops in the Liberties offer different styles, fashion trends, sustainability, and even social aid for people in the area. On different streets in the Liberties there…
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…
Locals campaign to save Phibsborough post office
Phibsborough post office is at risk of closure after An Post announced that three of its Dublin offices would be contracted out to a new location. Offices in Rathmines, Tallaght,…
Iveagh Market repairs to begin despite ongoing legal battle
The first stage of repairs to the historic Iveagh Gardens will be completed in the next few weeks, although it could take up to two years for the building to…
Dublin’s Hill Street celebrates the Lunar New Year
Hill Street Resource Centre, in the heart of Dublin’s Chinese community, celebrated its 10th Lunar New Year this week. Local people painted the street red with their Chinese lanterns and…
The Liberties is up and running – in a new local club
Sun, rain, or stone, with the Liberties near home, there’s no need to run alone! The Liberties Running Club is the brainchild of three runners local to The Liberties, Dave…
Mike Skinner takes to The Liberties: Other Voices Home at Guinness Storehouse Review
Stood in a queue outside the Guinness Storehouse, in the heart of The Liberties, on a cold November night isn’t how I’d usually spend a Tuesday. However, there are times…
Naughty or Nice: Lighthouse Cinema’s stellar Christmas movie line up
The iconic Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield is set to transform into a winter wonderland as it kicks off its much-anticipated ‘Naughty or Nice 2023’ Christmas movie marathon. Throughout the entire…
Win For The Weavers: Liberties group takes home Pride of Place Award
The Liberties Weavers were crowned winners at the 2023 IPB Pride of Place awards. The group, based in The Timberyard on Cork Street, claimed first place in the ‘Creative Place…
Mundo Moo brings Liberties post-box to life and her name is Patsy
Graphic designer and artist Daniel Palhares Mooney, owner of illustrative brand Mundo Moo, has brought his creative mind to a street in the Liberties as he decorates one of the…
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