People & Community

The Beatles Weekend A Spectacular Beatles Weekend – Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August 2025: The Beatles Weekend was a three-day celebration of music, culture, and friendship honouring the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the deep-rooted connections between Liverpool and Dublin. This unforgettable weekend took place across iconic Dublin venues, including Wigwam on Abbey Street, the historic Adelphi Cinema site where The Beatles performed their only ever Irish shows in 1963, and Meeting House Square in Temple Bar.

Dublin Nights – Help Zone (The Nee-NAW) Dublin Nights Help Zone was a late-night safety initiative designed to support individuals who may need assistance during a night out in Dublin City Centre. Operated from a clearly branded mobile unit, affectionately known as “The Nee-Naw,” the Help Zone offers a calm, safe space for people feeling unwell, overwhelmed, or simply in need of support. Staffed by a trained welfare team—including a medic, welfare officer, two trained security personnel (one male, one female), and a site operator—it provided non-judgmental, approachable care in a key nightlife area. Developed

Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy The Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to cultivate a thriving night-time culture in our city. By focusing on transport connectivity, safety, and cultural diversity, we aim to make Dublin a vibrant and inclusive destination after dark—offering something for everyone, from live performances to safe social spaces. Let’s elevate Dublin to be one of the best cities in Europe for night-time experiences Download the Dublin City Night-Time Economy Strategy (2Mb) or

The fashion industry accounts for almost one-tenth of all carbon emissions worldwide, and the waste it produces significantly impacts our environment. With the problem on track to keep growing, we have a part to play in the solution.

Bull Island Action Group are a collective of volunteers who organise monthly beach clean-ups on Dollymount strand. For over 20 years, the group has been meeting on the third Saturday of every month year-round, no matter the weather.

Social entrepreneur Sinéad Ryan founded Little Fitness to provide physical activity to children and families living in emergency accommodation, family hubs and where children may come up against barriers within their community.

Mick Cardiff has volunteered with St John Ambulance Ballyfermot for a remarkable 48 years, ever since the branch was established. He has been the division officer in the area for many years and had a decades-long career as a paramedic with the National Ambulance Service.

The Forget Me Nots is a community choir based in Baldoyle in north Dublin. Since 2014, they’ve provided an inclusive space for older people with family, friends, neighbours, and carers.

James Casserly is a disability activist from Lucan, County Dublin. He runs ‘Jimbo’s Accessible Adventures’ on social media and his blog, advocating for better accessibility across Ireland.

A solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and Irish residents across the country, promoting social inclusion and integration.

Charlie Bird is a renowned journalist and broadcaster. In 2021, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, and ever since has been campaigning to raise awareness for the condition, and funds for the charities who support sufferers and their families. Charlie continues to extend the hand of friendship to as many people as possible across the country as he lives with his terminal illness.