People & Community

Dublin’s greatest treasures emanate from her books, literary tradition, and the ancient art of storytelling. Her love affair with words is woven into the living fabric of life here, from the mountains to the sea.

Dublin Nights Mapped Everything happening across the capital after 6 pm, gathered on one interactive map. Late-opening cafés, free cultural events, live gigs, and warm indoor spots that aren’t a pub – it shows you what’s open near you tonight, wherever you happen to be standing. We update it as new places join, so it’s worth a bookmark before the next night out. Dublin Nights: Mapped – Google My Maps

What’s Next Stay tuned to what’s happening after 6 pm with the latest events and late-night initiatives on the lineup! Nocturnal Beats: Bringing Dublin to Life This September, Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor and Dublin Fringe Festival come together for Nocturnal Beats – a celebration of the artists, venues, promoters and audiences who bring Dublin to life after dark. Supported by

Night-Time Economy Strategy Dublin’s night-time scene is evolving into much more than a night out at the pub. The city’s dedicated Night-Time Economy Strategy sets out a practical roadmap to make the capital safer, better connected, and far more diverse after 6 pm – from late-night cultural pop-ups and live performances to comfortable, alcohol-free social spaces. Download the Dublin City Night-Time Economy Strategy or Read online:

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.