We face V-Face in Stoneybatter
After an unpromising start in the first lockdown, the owner of V-Face tells Nimra Ahmed about surviving the pandemic, the unusual name and the vegan menu. “It’s all about the people,…
The Iveagh Markets briefly reopen, loud and proud
Locals of the Liberties are speaking out against the ongoing derelict condition of the Iveagh Markets with recordings and events to raise awareness. In a truly rare occasion,a speaker was…
Student accommodations are not meeting the demand from students
With demand for housing in Dublin city still pushing prices higher, third-level students are facing difficulties with finding accommodation at an affordable price. Thousands of students have come to Dublin…
St. Patrick’s Tower – a new exhibition space in the Digital Hub
St Patrick’s Tower, the distinctive bottle-shaped building near the Guinness Brewery on the grounds of the Digital Hub, is to be upgraded and renovated under plans submitted in December and…
New housing at Teresa’s Gardens moves ahead
On March 4th, the Land Development Agency (LDA) announced plans to develop new sustainable and affordable housing on the site of St Theresa’s Gardens at Donore Avenue. The Donore Project, being…
Troubling times won’t stop Hop-on Hop-off tours from exploring Dublin
Hop-on Hop-off tours are a huge part of the tourism industry in major cities around the globe. Conor Kenny reveals how various Irish tour companies plan on proceeding in the future. In pre-COVID times, Hop-on Hop-off bus tours gave tourists and Irish people a…
Is online shopping the new reality for retail?
The pandemic has increased the demand for online shopping. Ailbhe Delargy, a seller on the Depop site for small-scale traders, tells The Liberty how it’s affected her business. Topshop Oxford Street,…
Housing plans for former Player Wills factory site
“I agree The Liberties needs more housing, but it must be the right type of housing; co-living is just not the answer."…
The impact of the National Children’s Hospital development on local residents
Construction on the new National Children’s Hospital began in 2019 and recent news suggests that it may not be completed until 2024. Isabel Ní Challaráin reveals the impact this development has had…
Dublin City Council and An Bórd Planeála reject plans for Kilmainham hotel development
An Bórd Planeála(ABP) have rejected appeals from Ladas Property Company Limited for an 80-room hotel at 30 Old Kilmainham, Kearn’s Place, Kilmainham. Dublin City Council originally rejected the proposals in January of this year, only for the…
Woodies Christmas ad takes place in Dublin 8
he heartwarming Christmas advertisement by Irish owned DIY store Woodies was filmed on Ebenezer Terrace in Dublin 8. The ad starts off with a woman, Mrs Higgins, leaving her house with her dog. She instantly…
Dublin’s air quality is at its worst in 30 years
Air pollution in Dublin City was at a level not seen in over 30 years, according to recent records from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the last weekend of November, air pollution…
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