Flea market pub crawl ‘Samhain Party’ this October in The Liberties
The Libertine Market’s monthly market-pub crawl is back on Sunday, October 1, with its Halloween themed ‘Samhain Party’ – spread across several iconic pubs in Dublin 8. Dubbed as a…
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…
Imelda May to make her theatre debut
Liberties native and renowned singer Imelda May will make her theatre debut this August in the lead role of ‘Mother of All the Behans’, the story of Brendan Behan’s inspirational…
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…
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…
Liberties producer’s new collaboration goes down A storm
Ryan Dwyer and Emily Beattie’s collaboration has seen critical success. Ryan Dwyer, also known as “D*mp”, recently released his new single “Cement” with vocalist and first-time collaborator Emily Beattie. The…
The Fourth Corner: New menu launches for Patrick Street bar
Popular Patrick Street bar The Fourth Corner has just launched its brand new menu, ahead of an expected busy summer schedule. The well known and loved Dublin 8 bar ‘The…
Jimmy McHugh, an Oliver Bond inspiration
“His work ethic and training is second to none, he always puts his body on the line.” These are the words that Oliver Bond Celtic chairman and manager, Eddie Keogh,…
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