Best pint of Guinness in the Liberties
John Fallon’s, otherwise known as The Capstan Bar holds the reputation for the best pint of Guinness in the Liberties. Fallon’s is located on a corner fronting Dean Street and…
The famous Waltons music shop is now closed
The famous music shop Waltons shut its doors on the 12th February. Located in the heart of Dublin for more than 90 years, the shop is now moving all its…
Visual Culture Taster Day 2018
The National College of Art and Design, in the heart of the Liberties, is known for students doing lots of practical work. However, NCAD also has a course for people…
Weaver park nominated for European urban park prize
In a previous issue of The Liberty we celebrated the opening of Weaver Park, the first public park space to be created in the…
The Liberties light up for Christmas
By Christopher Kelly For many, attending the lighting of the Christmas tree in their local area is part of tradition; some, who remember going when Santa still left presents under…
Teachers in the Liberties go on strike
Secondary school teachers around the Liberties took part in a one day strike yesterday over proposed reforms to the Junior Certificate exams. Teachers in St. Patricks Grammar School, Synge Street…
D’you Remember Yer Man, celebrating a host of Dublin characters
A book celebrating some of Dublin’s most well-known characters was released in late October and includes the stories of a host of individuals who roamed The Liberties. D’you Remember…
Plans for Cork Street park move forward
PLANS for a Cork Street park have inched forward with the upcoming appointment of a design team for the site. Dublin City Council are set to appoint a team…
International storytellers to perform in Arthur’s Pub
INTERNATIONAL storytelling group Story-O will be performing in Arthur’s Pub on Thomas Street this Thursday 20th November. Their show “For the Love of Something…” will take place from 8pm and…
Dublin City Council cut commercial rates by 0.5% in Budget
DUBLIN City Council’s €771m budget will see business rates cut by 0.5% and a significant spend in housing. A reduction of 1% had been proposed but the majority of councillors…
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