Italian Film Festival hosted in the Lighthouse
A “New Italian Cinema Events’ (NICE) Film Festival came to the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield this year, after a first and very well attended edition in Cork in 2022. The 2023…
Culture Date with Dublin 8 to return this May
The cultural initiative ‘Culture Date with Dublin 8’ is set to return this May – the festival’s fifth time running since it was set up in 2017. This year’s festival…
‘Less grey, more play’ – 2023 competition to paint electricity boxes is open
Despite Dublin usually looking grey and rainy, you may find a pop of colour along the streets, from the corner of your eye – because of Dublin’s electricity boxes. Dublin…
Diving into the Irish comic book scene
Young graphic artist Barry O’Sullivan tells the Liberty about the challenges of doing exciting work in the small indie space – and of getting noticed. Barry O’Sullivan, a 26 year-old…
Smithfield’s chimney with a view
From a whiskey distillery chimney to one of Dublin’s beloved attractions, the Smithfield Chimney Tower located at Smithfield Square offers a 360-degree panoramic view and a new angle on the…
Treasures of Dublin’s west inner city
Dublin has very few 18th century buildings that remain in use for their intended purpose, but Marsh’s Library is one exception. The library is thriving with a variety of events…
“Where’s the Good in Goodbye?” – remembering Mark Sheehan
On Friday, April 14, 2023, Liberties local and guitarist-songwriter for Irish rock band The Script, Mark Sheehan, passed away in hospital following a short period of an undisclosed illness at the age…
Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s annual Pride Party is taking over Vicar Street this June
Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s Pride festivities are back – taking over Vicar Street with their annual Pride Party, this June. Victoria and Davina’s Pride Party is one of Dublin’s…
DIFF 2023 is reimagined with ‘community’ at the heart of the festival
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returned on Thursday with a reimagined look as festival director Gráinne Humphreys focuses on the importance of community at this year’s festival. “DIFF has been…
Temple Lane Rehearsal Studios: A hidden gem under your feet in Temple Bar
I nearly have to pinch myself when I’m talking to some people, to stop my mind drifting off, just because of who they are, and here they are, standing right…
Mother Cultúr Club at Collins Barracks for St Patrick’s Festival
Queer space Mother is hosting an event on 16 March at St Patrick’s Festival Quarter in the courtyard of the National Museum at Collins Barracks in Dublin. Mother will be…
Tales from the Holywell: Damien Dempsey’s newest venture opens In the Abbey
Damien Dempsey is no stranger to the stage, having performed all over the world throughout his career of more than 20 years, but his newest venture introduces a side to…
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