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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
The Dublin Riots – three months on
What are the impacts the events of late November have had on our city and its atmosphere? An Irish Pakistani student reflects on his experience. On November 23rd, 2023, Dublin…
Dublin’s Hill Street celebrates the Lunar New Year
Hill Street Resource Centre, in the heart of Dublin’s Chinese community, celebrated its 10th Lunar New Year this week. Local people painted the street red with their Chinese lanterns and…
Let’s call out catcalling
We all know a woman in our life that has experienced catcalling, unwanted male attention or even antisocial behavior onboard public transport. Unfortunately, that is the reality of what life…
This year’s Shop Improvement Scheme in D8
This year’s Shopfront Improvement Scheme in the South West Inner City area has aided 24 projects across The Liberties, Inchicore & Rialto, totaling €170,000 in investment. The Shopfront Improvement Scheme…
Hope For Homeless – a soup kitchen for everyone
In the heart of Dublin, there’s a place where people in unfortunate situations can find some comfort. Right in the centre of the GPO (General Post Office), on O’Connell Street,…
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