Pocket change for planet change
A quiet revolution is happening across Ireland, one bottle and can at a time, and Dublin students are paving the way, hoping to foster a culture of sustainability on campus.…
Smithfield vendors share Christmas spirit
Christmas has officially started in Smithfield. The Spectacular Christmas Market is open from 11 am to 9pm daily until January 2nd. Smithfield square is decked with lights, garlands, and…
Can people afford Christmas?
Christmas 2024 is fast approaching, and the holidays are not getting any cheaper for any of us. Kids are no longer satisfied with socks and a new jumper and haven’t…
Trying on all the styles of the Liberties
A variety of clothing chops in the Liberties offer different styles, fashion trends, sustainability, and even social aid for people in the area. On different streets in the Liberties there…
From queens to rebels – a street packed with history
Known as one of Dublin’s most historic shopping streets, Moore Street market is an open-air fruit and veg marketplace that takes place Wednesday to Saturday every week. However, its traditions are…
Student accommodation – not all fun and parties
The idea of living away from home while studying at university may seem like great fun to many. No parents, no curfews, living with friends – what’s not to like? …
Youth centre closure is a blow for Donore community
The Donore Youth and Community Centre has been forced to permanently close its doors following a fire that caused irreversible damage. The Dublin 8 youth project, which had originally been…
Remembering Dublin’s late 20th-century ‘darkside’
Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up ‘alternative’ in a conservative Ireland during the 1980s and ’90s? “Growing up in the ’80s, there were a lot…
Escaping reality – the Liberties’ obsession with escape rooms
Nowadays, there are so many forms of entertainment, whether that be technology, sports, television or hundreds of others. One new form of entertainment that seems to be becoming increasingly popular is…
Operation Twin Tracks: Rail safety day meets public cynicism
On November 16, the yearly “Operation Twin Tracks” was conducted by An Garda Síochána with the aim to improve “rail safety” and “community engagement”. However, many still feel that not…
The White Moose Café: A look back at the Northside’s most online café as it closes its doors
The White Moose Café will be remembered for its brazen tongue in cheek and a string of memorable and viral moments, as the owner closes its doors. The White Moose…
‘It’s okay to be urban’ – keeping weaving alive in the city
The Liberties Weavers engage in events and workshops throughout the Liberties area that give the skill, mostly now associated with tourist regions in the west of Ireland, a breath of…
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