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 by The Night-Time Economy Advisor, Dublin City Council, and funded by the Department of Justice, this initiative was part of a national effort to promote safety, dignity, and inclusion in Ireland’s night-time economy.
Key Details:
- Launched on: Friday, 4 July 2025
- Location: Camden Street, Dublin City Centre
- Operational Period: Every Friday & Saturday for 6–8 weeks
- Operating Hours: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Staffing: 1 medic, 1 welfare officer, 2 trained security (1 male, 1 female), 1 site operator
- Vehicle: Clearly branded Fiat Ducato van
AIM Ireland Connects
AIM Ireland Connects, presented by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) in association with the Night-Time Economy Advisor, was an all-day flagship seminar designed to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the music industry today. Find out more.
Welfare Area Pilot in Dublin City-Centre
A pilot Welfare Area at Foster Place, College Green, was launched to provide support for festive revellers and night-time economy users. Open from 11pm to 4pm on the weekend of December 20th, 21st, and 22nd 2024, the Welfare Area offered immediate assistance for first aid or anyone needing help after a night out. Staffed by trained medics and security, this initiative was part of Dublin’s commitment to a safer, more enjoyable night-time experience. Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, highlighted that this pilot was a step towards a permanent Welfare Area in the city centre.
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Safe & Sound Campaign:
Promoting Responsible Nightlife in Dublin
Dublin City Council has launched the Safe & Sound Campaign as part of its Night-Time Economy strategy, aiming to create a safer, more respectful nightlife experience across the city. As the Christmas season approaches, the campaign encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Dublin’s nightlife responsibly.
Night-Time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue highlights the importance of safety and community, urging everyone to “enjoy nights out while being mindful of others and the city.”
Previous nationwide campaign initiatives include Bystander Training, empowering safe intervention in challenging situations, and the Safe Gigs Programme, promoting inclusivity in entertainment venues. Safe & Sound is a collaborative effort to foster a respectful nightlife culture in Dublin and beyond.
Culture Night Late
Culture Night Late was presented by The Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Night Time Economy Taskforce to offer audiences a greater diversity in their Culture Night experience late into the night, and to encourage more-inclusive and innovative late-night arts events suitable for a range of audience types into the future.
