Anger over anti-social behaviour on the quays
Workers in retail shops along the quays say they have been facing what they see as an ‘increase in dangerous behavior from the public’. Many businesses such as Forbidden Planet…
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…
Unforgettable moments at the Lighthouse Cinema
The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield is a special location in Dublin’s inner city. It has garnered this status for all the right reasons – its beautiful architecture and interior design…
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…
The Liberties parking problem
The Liberties have a parking problem, and it’s only getting worse. It’s no secret that town isn’t the best place to find parking, due to busy streets, crowded paths and…
Haircuts 4 Homeless Ireland to bring free grooming services to Smithfield this month
‘Haircuts 4 Homeless Ireland’ are coming to Smithfield this month. The pop-up salon, staffed by trained volunteer hairdressers, will offer haircuts, beard trimming, and other grooming services to anyone who…
A look at the upcoming summer concerts in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8
Summer is just around the corner, and for music lovers in Dublin 7 and Dublin 8, there is no shortage of concerts to look forward to. From intimate gigs with…
Keep Dublin Litter Free: Dublin Community Clean-up 2023
This month marks the 22nd National Spring Clean Month in Ireland. Dublin City Council has used this month to host this year’s Dublin Community Clean-Up, which took place on ‘Earth…
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…
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