Dublin To Enhance Nightlife
Dublin City Council has launched a plan designed to revitalise the city’s night-time economy. The Dublin City Night-time Economy Strategy outlines an ambitious vision to create a “dynamic, inclusive and vibrant nightlife that will attract both residents and visitors”.
The plan is spearheaded by Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin’s newly appointed Night-Time Economy Advisor, and is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
The strategy aims to position Dublin as a leading night-time destination in Europe and is built around three core pillars:
- Cultural Activity
- Mobility and Transport
- Safety
Ray O'Donoghue said:
“This plan is a call to action for all stakeholders to unite in crafting a sustainable, exemplary and world-class nightlife. It envisions a safer, more inclusive, and culturally vibrant Dublin. We want to make Dublin one of Europe’s top night-time destinations through tangible, on-the-ground initiatives.”
Key measures of the strategy include:
- Late-Night Programming: Coordinating venues and cultural institutions to extend late-night events.
- Safe Spaces: Establishing dedicated safe spaces in key night-time districts.
- Pop-Up Events & Café Gigs: Introducing pop-up events and gigs to enhance the overall night-time experience.
- Art Installations & Film Screenings: Showcasing temporary public art installations and film screenings to infuse vibrancy into the city's public and cultural spaces.
- Improved Lighting: Collaborating with City Coordination to improve lighting in high-traffic areas.
- Enhanced Public Transport: Promoting increased frequency of public transport to ensure safe and accessible travel for everyone.
- Campaigns and Training: Launching awareness campaigns and providing training to promote best practices, ensuring a night-time economy free from discrimination.
A newly established night-time economy steering and advisory group will oversee and ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives.