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…
The Liberties – defined by Dublin’s walls
The historic Liberties, both north and south of the Liffey, were ‘free’ because they were outside the city. During the middle ages, limestone city walls were erected around an area…
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…
“Where’s the Good in Goodbye?” – remembering Mark Sheehan
On Friday, April 14, 2023, Liberties local and guitarist-songwriter for Irish rock band The Script, Mark Sheehan, passed away in hospital following a short period of an undisclosed illness at the age…
Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s annual Pride Party is taking over Vicar Street this June
Victoria Secret and Davina Devine’s Pride festivities are back – taking over Vicar Street with their annual Pride Party, this June. Victoria and Davina’s Pride Party is one of Dublin’s…
Does non-alcoholic beer stand a chance in Ireland’s drinking culture?
Free pints of Ireland’s most beloved beverage, Guinness, during St Patrick’s Day weekend? That’s right: there were 50,000 of them, and the only thing missing was the alcohol. The move…
The Liberties greening strategy, eight years on
The Liberties greening strategy was unveiled by Dublin City Council in 2015 with a goal to increase the number of new parks and amenities in the area. The greening strategy…
Bonus payment from Government due to economic crisis
Due to a new round of supports agreed by the Government, all social welfare recipients will receive an extra €200 bonus payment. The support is set to total €1.25 billion.…
The White Moose Café: A look back at the Northside’s most online café as it closes its doors
The White Moose Café will be remembered for its brazen tongue in cheek and a string of memorable and viral moments, as the owner closes its doors. The White Moose…
Leo Burdock untold: Chips, war and hungry celebrities
Nestled on the fringe of the Liberties, opposite Christchurch Cathedral, is an unparalleled success story, the rise of which seems to defy logic, and boggle the mind. From humble beginnings,…
DIFF 2023 is reimagined with ‘community’ at the heart of the festival
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returned on Thursday with a reimagined look as festival director Gráinne Humphreys focuses on the importance of community at this year’s festival. “DIFF has been…
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