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D8 festival is ‘a cultural destination in and of itself’

D8 festival is ‘a cultural destination in and of itself’

Dublin 8’s annual cultural festival, Culture Date with Dublin 8, returns this week, May 8th to 12th, with a variety of events to celebrate the area’s rich history. Festival curator…

Drug drones increase dropping into Mountjoy Prison

Drug drones increase dropping into Mountjoy Prison

There has been a reported increase in drone activity around Mountjoy Prison in Phibsborough, and these drones have allegedly been dropping drugs to prisoners on the inside.  According to Irish…

Dublin Simon Community plans to finish Ushers Island redevelopment by June

Dublin Simon Community plans to finish Ushers Island redevelopment by June

You may have noticed the current building works right across from the Rory O’Moore bridge on Dublin’s Ushers Island and brushed it off as the usual construction that seems to…

Youth centre closure is a blow for Donore community

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…

Repair begins on historic Iveagh Market roof

Repair begins on historic Iveagh Market roof

Refurbishment works at Iveagh Markets are set to begin this month.  The iconic Francis Street landmark is set to undergo roof repair works after two decades of laying derelict. In…

The Liberties May mental health initiative

The Liberties May mental health initiative

Smart D8 is using May to focus on mental health and wellbeing, with free workshops throughout the month.  There will be limited tickets to these events, so it’s on a…

TUD Orchestra open Beethoven concert to the public

TUD Orchestra open Beethoven concert to the public

On Friday, April 19th, the TUD Symphony Orchestra is hosting a concert that is open to the public.  The orchestra will play two pieces, both by the famous Ludwig van…

Smithfield Horse Fair: A tradition which is part of the Smithfield culture

Smithfield Horse Fair: A tradition which is part of the Smithfield culture

Horse owners, traders, and equestrians have once again gathered at Smithfield Square for their monthly horse fair, which is attended by people from across Dublin and well beyond. The event…

Locals campaign to save Phibsborough post office

Locals campaign to save Phibsborough post office

Phibsborough post office is at risk of closure after An Post announced that three of its Dublin offices would be contracted out to a new location. Offices in Rathmines, Tallaght,…

Iveagh Market repairs to begin despite ongoing legal battle 

Iveagh Market repairs to begin despite ongoing legal battle 

The first stage of repairs to the historic Iveagh Gardens will be completed in the next few weeks, although it could take up to two years for the building to…

Local Libertine Market Crawl has ‘Celtic Fleadh’ theme

Local Libertine Market Crawl has ‘Celtic Fleadh’ theme

Taking place on the first Sunday of every month, the Libertine Market Crawl is a combination of a flea market and a pub crawl.  Hosted by four Liberties pubs, the…

Locals reignite campaign against lack of sports pitches in the area

Locals reignite campaign against lack of sports pitches in the area

Residents of the Liberties are again raising the issue of the lack of sporting facilities in Dublin’s south west inner city.  More than 8,000 children who live in The Liberties…