‘Diana’ – film review
Oliver Hirschbiegel's biopic is politely bland and portrays the Princess of Wales as shallow and spoilt.…
‘Black Ice’ – film review
John Gogan's new film delves deep into the drag racing culture of Irish youth.…
Liberties, égalité, fraternité
The Liberties Dublin 8 still holds highest share of couples in civil partnerships in the capital…
Whitefriar Street Church priest’s take on pope resignation
Liberties priest Fr Bernard Murphy has said the Catholic community “will be taken aback” by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement to step down...…
Thousands march at austerity protest despite debt deal
An austerity march held last Saturday kick started in the Liberties with those taking part gathering at Winetavern and Cook Street, situated near Christchurch Cathedral...…
Magdalene survivors call for State apology
The Taoiseach is expected to apologise on behalf of the State to the survivors of the Magdalene Laundries, for the role it played in placing women in the institutions... …
St James’s faces €9m budget cut
St James’s, Crumlin and Temple Street hospitals are all facing cuts to their budgets this year, according to figures released last week...…
Longstanding pubs in danger of dying out
By Daniel Garzina It’s 2 p.m. on a Monday in January. Inside The Hill Top on Thomas Street, several neighborhood residents are scattered around the pub; some sprinkled at the…
Rubbish piling up as some try to avoid paying pickup fees
By Kaitlyn Mattson Some Liberties residents wonder if a change in rubbish pick-up is leading to more garbage and discarded bags on local streets. “I love the neighborhood,” said Barbara…
Ghosts haunt some local sites, according to some locals
By Patricia Boscán Ghosts of Liberties’ past haunt historical sites in the neighborhood, some locals say. As Brendan Browne and his construction crew work long into the night at Archbishop…
Dog fouling still a problem in the Liberties
By Crystal Ramirez Darting eyes and quick feet are a must in the Liberties as residents dodge piles of dog feces on nearly every block. Many dog owners and local…
Gallery owner hopes more locals will frequent his shop
By Raefa Alsalah People come from all over to the Liberties’ historic art and antiques quarter that some say houses some of the most eclectic and dynamic works of art.…
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