Locals get a look at €5 million Meath Street facelift – but who is it really for?
Locals got a closer look at the planned developments for Meath Street on Wednesday April 23, at a public information event at the Hyatt Centric Hotel. The walk-in format allowed…
What to do in Dublin in May 2025
Dublin in May bursts with energy, as the city’s historic streets pulse with world-class music, thrilling sports, and a rich calendar of cultural festivals. Here’s some idea of things you…
Fumbally Café has become a staple of Liberties community
The Liberties area has an abundance of good places to enjoy meals, with small businesses and produce right at our doorstep. The Fumbally Café is a staple that serves more…
Saint Catherine’s in Meath Street has many stories to tell
Saint Catherine’s is a Catholic church on Meath Street in the heart of the Liberties. Dedicated in 1858, the. building is the second church to occupy the site. There is…
New writing meets actors in Smock Alley show
An appreciative audience was treated to an unusual encounter between writers and actors presenting works-in-progress in a recent show at Smock Alley Theatre. One Giant Leap Present: Show Jumps –…
A Liberties craft workshop with a social side
This time last year, Ciara Kavanagh and Billy Fagan launched a company with a difference, and their workshops have been filling up and selling out since February. The idea that…
Trick or Treat? The aftermath when Halloween goes too far
From sparklers and sweet treats to illegal fireworks and unstable, dangerous bonfires, Halloween offers something for the whole family. Over the years, we have seen stories in local and national…
Time stands still in Nellie’s Flat in the Liberties
The Iveagh Trust gives us a glimpse of an original flat in the beautiful brick complex in the heart of Dublin 8 No 3b, Patrick Street, is a testament to…
First new DART train assembled in Inchicore
The new trains will help expand services and offer increased accessibility for commuters. On November 13th, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail unveiled the first fully assembled train from the new DART…
Liberty Soup Run face setbacks as Christmas season sets in
The Liberty Soup Run that helps homeless people and rough sleepers throughout Dublin city have been running into problems recently. Chris O’Reilly, the founder of the operation, posted pictures to…
Iveagh Trust gets permission for Dolphin’s Barn development
The Iveagh Trust has got permission from Dublin City Council for new apartments on the South Circular Road at Dolphin’s Barn. The Iveagh Trust, which provides affordable housing around Dublin City,…
Upcoming closure of Liberties laneway
Swan Lane, located off Thomas Street in The Liberties, is set to become the second Dublin city alleyway to close due to improper use. The laneway is easy to miss…
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