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Drug-driving a major issue in Dublin

Drug-driving a major issue in Dublin

Dublin faces a major problem of people driving under the influence of drugs, according to statistics released by the Garda. In just a few weeks in late December and early…

Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s annual Pride Party is taking over Vicar Street this June

<strong>Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s annual Pride Party is taking over Vicar Street this June</strong>

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…

TU Dublin hosts charity football match

TU Dublin hosts charity football match

TU Dublin hosted a charity football match for Women’s Aid at the TU Dublin Grangegorman sports facility, with sponsorship from Black and Irish among others. On March 28th, Capalotragz, a…

Growing concern with dog fouling on footpaths in The Liberties

Growing concern with dog fouling on footpaths in The Liberties

Footpaths with dog waste left behind on them are a common sight in the Liberties and the issue is a growing concern for the area. Dog waste on footpaths is…

The Virgin Mary: Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar closes its doors

The Virgin Mary: Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar closes its doors

Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar The Virgin Mary has announced its closure, following four successful years on Capel Street. The bar, named after the world’s most famous alcohol-free cocktail, released a…

Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2023 now open for applications

Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2023 now open for applications

Dublin City Council is now accepting applications for this year’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme.   The Shopfront Improvement Scheme is aimed at improving the appearance of independently owned shops that front public…

The Restoration of Kilmainham Mill

The Restoration of Kilmainham Mill

Kilmainham Mill sits still-derelict on the Camac River in the centre of Kilmainham and is thought to be the last surviving mill complex in the city.  Since 2014, multiple ‘Save…

The Pen Corner has written its final chapter

The Pen Corner has written its final chapter

Dublin lost a piece of history last May with the closure of the beloved stationary shop, The Pen Corner – last month its replacement begun the work of moving in.  …

The biodiversity crisis in the city

The biodiversity crisis in the city

Foxes on the streets and bee-friendly meadows in city parks – it might look like Dublin’s wildlife is making a comeback. But problems remain, and there’s much more we can…

Drug use ‘out of control’ in Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats

Drug use ‘out of control’ in Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats

Residents living in the Oliver Bond complex off Bridgefoot Street in the Liberties have claimed that open drug use is “out of control” and that children are in danger. Locals…

Why cafés can take my money 

<strong>Why cafés can take my money</strong> 

My bank account shrinks every time I walk past a coffee shop – but I’m not willing to sacrifice my coffee shop visits any time soon.  Ireland, and most of the…

The Liberties greening strategy, eight years on

The Liberties greening strategy, eight years on

The Liberties greening strategy was unveiled by Dublin City Council in 2015 with a goal to increase the number of new parks and amenities in the area. The greening strategy…