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…
Channel your inner Mescal: Smithfield’s lookalike showdown
By Millie Reid and Alex Keegan Ten days after an enormous Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York, a similar event for Ireland’s Hollywood star Paul Mescal saw crowds of…
What food spots do students recommend in and around Smithfield?
These days it seems that all anyone is hearing about is how ridiculous the prices have gone in this country. No one can buy a house, a pint will cost…
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…
Review: The Lighthouse Cinema.
What’s the experience like in one of Smithfield best known venues? So, I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. I’m not from Dublin, and I don’t even…
Skyview Tower – the old chimney with a view
In the heart of Smithfield, the Generator Skyview tower is a sight to behold. At a height of 60 metres the tower is one of Dublin’s tallest buildings. What makes…
Hughes’s bar – remembering one of the best trad music pubs in Dublin
People knew they could just turn up at Hughes’s and enjoy a music session most evenings of the week. The pub evokes many memories of great trad music, where sessions…
Vibrant vibes and a clear mind: A night at Club Loosen’s ‘Sober Rave’ at The Complex
In Dublin, where partying and alcohol often go hand in hand, there’s a refreshing alternative on the rise. Club Loosen, a high-energy sober rave/party founded by Paul Walsh, is breaking…
Smithfield Boxing Club welcomes group of Ukrainian boxers
Smithfield Boxing Club hosted a group of Ukrainian boxers last week as part of an intercultural sporting event to give them a break from the reality of the ongoing war.…
Crowds gather in Smithfield for Red Bull rugby tournament
On Saturday, crowds gathered in Smithfield Square to watch the Red Bull Sprint 7s rugby tournament. The competition saw eight of Ireland’s best tag rugby teams all battle it out…
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…
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…
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