New late-night welfare zone to be rolled out in Dublin city centre this week
The Dublin Nights Help Zone is designed to provide support to people who may need assistance during nights out in the city.
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The free service, launched by Dublin City Council, will operate on Camden Street every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to 3am.
It will run for a six to eight week pilot period, kicking off on July 4th.
Dublin's night-time economy advisor, Ray O'Donoghue, said the service is about making sure help is visible and readily available.
"[It'll be] staffed by professionals and volunteers. There'll be first-aid, a welfare officer, security," he said.
"It's basically a place that's a stop-gap between the venues and emergency services for people that are out and about and experiencing the night-time economy."
The Dublin Nights Help Zone launches 4 July!
A late-night mobile safe space — aka "The Nee-Naw" — offering welfare support on Camden Street every Fri & Sat, 10PM–3AM.
Feeling unwell, overwhelmed, or just need a breather? We've got you.
💜 Free. Safe. Judgement-free.…
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June 30, 2025
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