Fixing North Dublin’s air pollution problem
Air pollution expert, Deirdre O’Brien, talks about some of the measures that can be taken to improve air quality in North Dublin It is well known by locals that the…
Throwing Shapes: new pottery studio coming to The Liberties
A pottery studio called “Throwing Shapes” is set to open on Mill Street this month. Siofra Murdock has lived in Dublin 8 since 2018, so when she decided to set…
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…
A pub packed with history: John Fallon’s
Situated in the heart of The Liberties, John Fallon’s, aka the Capstan Bar, is one of the oldest pubs in Dublin. Turning 405 years old this year, Fallon’s pub has…
Street trading: A dying culture in the Liberties?
Street trading has been part of Irish culture for generations. Irish women and men from the distant past have passed down this occupation from mother to daughter or father to…
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…
Ireland’s last Vincentian church, in the heart of Phibsborough
Phibsborough is a place that prides itself on its history and togetherness. Whether that be through supporting Bohemians football club or the Irish national side at Dalymount Park, through its…
The Paper Kites return to Dublin to headline Vicar Street
Australian band The Paper Kites are returning to Dublin to headline Vicar Street on Sunday the 28th of April. The Aussie band are touring their latest album ‘At the Roadhouse’,…
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,…
Vintage pop-ups connect to the environment
The younger generations continue to embrace ‘pre-loved’ clothes over fast-fashion brands. In the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of vintage pop-up shops in Dublin.…
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…
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