The eagerly anticipated refurbishment of Francis Street is here
The revamp taking place in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties is part of the Francis Street Environmental Improvement scheme, funded by the Dublin City Council. The urban regeneration plan received a…
Francis Street revamp gets green light
Following years of planning and designing, the quirky Dublin 8 thoroughfare will finally transform into a pedestrian friendly environment, fit for ‘a day out’. The Liberty spoke to Stephen Coyne, Dublin City Council coordinator of the…
Francis Street under major changes
The development of an ‘aparthotel’ on the site of the old Tivoli theatre is under way, while Francis Street is still awaiting its revamp. The former Tivoli site bought by…
Meet the Robinsons – The newest addition to Dublin 8’s coffee culture
Tucked in on the corner of busy Francis Street, sits the Liberties newest – and most quaint – café and eatery. Lorraine and Darran Robinson opened the Liberty Kitchen on…
Antique focus
Despite the growing modern digital business in the Liberties, a stroll through Francis Street’s antique quarter will charm you with the unique traditions of the past. Its history as an…
Behind the street art at the Liberties’ heart
Passing through the Liberties, it’s impossible to miss the range of vivid street art snaking throughout the walls of its various active and derelict buildings. While the National College of…
Juggling with tradition
Nestled amongst the back streets of the Liberties – and a legion of antique outlets – is the quaint and ultra-modern bar, The Jug. Francis Street can easily be described…
‘Earth’ without ‘Art’ is just ‘Eh’
Known for the tight-knit community of hardworking people, and its ability to shine and inspire on every street and at every corner, the Liberties is home to some of the…
Francis Street businesses demand change
The business people on Francis Street have their say on how they would like their area to be developed…
Francis Street’s antique quarter branches out and revamps
Paris has the Left Bank, London has Portobello Road and Dublin‘s Francis Street is home to its very own Antique Quarter. …
Legendary Liberties poet remembered at Francis Street gallery
The launch of The Life and Works of Michael Moran by Liam O’Meara brings readers, rhymes and riddles to Gallery Zozimus. …
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