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‘It’s not a hen party hellscape’: Dublin’s Temple Bar strives to shake off its bad reputation

Despite reviews of the district as a raucous tourist trap, improved policing has restored safety and an eclectic vibe

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

English tourist dies months after alleged assault in Dublin city

The incident took place in Temple Bar in August.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

English tourist in critical condition after assault in Dublin

The incident took place in Temple Bar Square in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Footage shows man kicked on the ground by gang in Temple Bar as tourists flood past

The scene took place at the back of the newly-developed €100 million Central Plaza

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Man kicked while he's down by gang in Temple Bar as tourists flooded past

The scene took place at the rear of the newly-developed €100 million Central Plaza, near the corner of Cope Street and Fownes Street in the city centre, just before 1am in the early hours of Monday morning

Dublin Live · May 31, 2023

Dublin City Council's Urban Circus coming to Temple Bar this weekend

The event is free to attend

Dublin Live · May 25, 2023

Conor McGregor eyes up new boozer in Temple Bar to add to pub empire

McGregor's Black Forge Inn is his pride and joy but plans to add to his portfolio.

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023

New Temple Bar restaurant Crackbrgr bringing together two revived Dublin favourites under one roof

The new restaurant is brought to us by the same person who co-owned Crackbird and Jo'Burger.

Dublin Live · May 16, 2023

New look of Temple Bar Square unveiled as work commences

The project will see Temple Bar Street reconstructed with granite footpaths and the traditional Temple Bar cobbled carriageways

Dublin Live · May 10, 2023

Sustainable fashion flea market coming to Dublin this weekend

The flea market is on this Saturday in Temple Bar

Dublin Live · Apr 18, 2023