Yup. You read the headline right.  Love is not real. All hope is lost. Romance is dead. Humanity is at an end. Positivity is null. Our collective future as a species is doomed. Our foray into civilisation is at an end.  The @tindernightmares Instagram account said so. Just look… 1. This one with Anthony, who’s been doing Easter all […]

10 years ago

MusicTown is back. Yay! The Dublin City Council-run festival got off to a cracker of a start last year, so it’s only right that it should make a return visit this year – and with so much to choose from, we thought we’d do some of the hard work for you and pick out a […]

10 years ago

You may love him, you may hate him, but Charleville Lodge manager Paul Stenson really knows how to make a splash. This time, though, he’s opted not to go for simple outrage – like when he told Ed Sheeran fans to sleep in kennels if they didn’t like his jacked up gig prices, or when he […]

10 years ago

When great architecture blends beauty and function to create something really special, the results are generally jaw-dropping. And the new control tower planned for Dublin airport is one such example. At 87m, the new unit will stand at 1.5 times the height of Liberty Hall, absolutely dwarfing the existing tower – this is because of the increased […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to believe it’s almost a year since we paid our final farewell to broadcasting legend Bill O’Herlihy. The man who anchored some of the most fondly remembered moments in Irish sporting history is sorely missed – and this Monday, RTÉ’s Cloch le Carn will pay tribute to his life’s work. From his early […]

10 years ago

Good news, Dubliners.  Irish software firm Intercom has announced its plans to create 100 new jobs in the capital over the next year. Founded by four Irish guys back in 2011, the company helps online businesses to communicate with their customers – the “Whatsapp of customer service”, as they say – and is based in Dublin […]

10 years ago

“Live amongst the stars with Bono, Van Morrison and The Edge in the celebrity enclave of Dalkey.” Catchy intro, wha? This house on Sorrento Road is by FAR the most pricey in the entire country to rent on a weekly basis – at €7k a week, or approximately €30k a month – but is only available […]

10 years ago

Well isn’t this just about the most exciting thing of all time?  Of ALL TIME?  We’ve teamed up with Lock 6 and Leader Dog Food a Connolly’s Red Mills product, to create something that will truly get your tails wagging with joy – Dublin’s first-ever Doggy Brunch! Doggy Brunch?! But… such a concept is surely too joyful to […]

10 years ago

Hubspot cut the ribbon on their brand new Dublin offices yesterday – and announced some 320 new jobs in the process. The US company, which specialises in software and services for inbound marketing, already employs 150 people here in its EMEA HQ. The new offices are based in One Dockland Central, near Mayor Square, and the […]

10 years ago

Here comes the summer! The House of Peroni – described as “a two-week residency showcasing the best of contemporary Italian food, drink and design” – will be coming to 1 Dame Lane this May. And the good news? The main bars will be open to all, no booking required, each night – while a selection of seriously […]

10 years ago

Thankfully it doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it makes you despair for the human race. While Martina Fitzgerald was reporting live from outside Government Buildings on tonight’s Six One News, a pair of… we’ll call them feckin’ eejits, because we’re feeling generous… hijacked the piece, screamed a profanity into the mic, and scarpered. […]

10 years ago

Wanna know what’s holding you back from achieving the #transformationtuesday of your dreams? When you see clients each and every day, many of whom have similar goals (that’s before we even get into the “I want to lose weight and tone up” mantra), you quickly start to see similarities. We’re all human, after all, and […]

10 years ago

Dedicating an entire day to chicken wings? THE DREAM! That’s exactly what Cathal Gillen and a troupe of loyal, sauce-dedicated followers spent yesterday doing – visiting five of the establishments in Dublin most renowned for their spicy offerings, and evaluating each as they went. With six in total in the crew – “two culchies, two Americans, […]

10 years ago

Credit where it’s due: Vermilion has reversed its €1 ‘doggy bag’ charge following negative feedback from customers. We reported on the add-on cost earlier today, after a reader brought it to our attention, but a representative from the restaurant got in touch to confirm it was no more. Louise Whelan explained to Lovin Dublin why the charge had […]

10 years ago

It’s not as if we’re short on options when it comes to doughnuts in Dublin. We’ve got Revolution Bakery, Aungier Danger, the Dublin Doughnut Company and God knows how many more to satisfy our sugar cravings and to tickle our taste buds. But there’s one name missing from that list – and to many lovers of […]

10 years ago

UPDATE: This charge has since been dropped following negative customer feedback. Oh Dublin. Every time we think you’re approaching perfection, you do something to absolutely shatter our faith. And this one is a right classic. Vermilion is an undoubtedly Indian excellent restaurant in Terenure, and one that we couldn’t recommend more highly for the most part. But […]

10 years ago

We’ve let our eyes glaze over the vast majority of April Fool press releases that flowed into the inbox this morning – those pranks you see about tea-flavoured ice cream, supermarket floor signage for smartphone addicts and whatnot. A bit lame, but generally well thought out and ultimately harmless. One, though, grabbed our attention… LOL! Starving, abandoned horses […]

10 years ago

Sometimes when you see a sign posted in a public place, you can but wonder: “What on earth happened for them to have deemed this necessary?” And this oddly intense sign, spotted in Love Supreme Coffee in Stoneybatter begs that very question. No wood? No METAL? AN ALARM ON THE TOILET? Thanks Kelly Shatter

10 years ago

Of all the nutritional deficiencies we’ve cursed ourselves with as a species, none are more common than anaemia. It causes us to underperform in work, make us feel sluggish and tired, impedes our attempts to do exercise and makes us look and feel generally wrecked. So really, we could all do with going full Popeye […]

10 years ago

Has there ever been a time in recent years when the Dublin job scene has looked this exciting? If so, it’s certainly been a while – but our city is home to some incredible stories of growth, development and sheer excitement right now. And if you want to get in on the action, there’s never […]

10 years ago

Thought that Nespresso machines were for coffee only? Oh how wrong you were, my friend. But don’t worry – we’re here to set you right. Thanks to those innovative folks over at Lipton, you can now make your cups of tea using capsules – and they’re good. As in, good enough to satisfy an entire nation of […]

10 years ago

We all know that a good gym session has to be followed with an even better feed. And while protein shakes are all fine and well, there’s nothing quite like a well balanced meal – pulling together all the macro- and micronutrients your body is craving – to get you back on track. Here are […]

10 years ago

Before the Celtic Tiger gave us all fierce notions about ourselves, and we started travelling around the world on yachts and stuff, you couldn’t beat a trip two counties south to live in a sophisticated tin can for a few months every summer. For those of us who did – and those of us who […]

10 years ago

Ever feel a little bit overwhelmed by choice? We certainly do. Particularly when it’s Saturday morning, we’ve a hankering for some decent grub, and there are just too many bloody amazing places in this city to pick from. We’ve put together plenty of epic lists for you about our favourite made-up mealtime but we wanted […]

10 years ago

You know Apollo House, yeah? Of course you do.  Maybe not by name, and maybe not up close – after all, it’s hard to look at it for too long without feeling a surging pain in your retinas. But you probably know it by its reputation as Dublin’s second-ugliest office building. Look at it there Pure gank […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably walked past Fiorentina a hundred times without ever noticing that it’s there. Located on the corner of Parliament Street and Dame Street/Lord Edward Street – straight across the road from The Ivy – it’s a perfectly anonymous Italian restaurant with an interior that looks like your granny’s gaff. It’s a solid, traditional joint with […]

10 years ago

Hmm. Would we say this is taking the whole millennial thing a bit too far? After a new suite of emojis was announced yesterday – including an avocado, as we excitedly announced – UK catering company All Bar One has decided that isn’t QUITE enough. So they’re petitioning for a brunch emoji That’s right. Petitioning. To […]

10 years ago

It may not seem like much – but to Dubliners, today marks a very momentous occasion indeed. Because 12 years after the Luas first began operating, it’s finally happened: the Green and Red lines have met! It’s a part of the ongoing Cross City project that’s been connecting up the two lines, and tidying up our infrastructure very nicely – […]

10 years ago

Some readers may find this picture disturbing. Sometimes you see a pic that sends shivers down your spine – and this image of a bike under the wheels of a truck on the corner of Leeson Street this morning does exactly that. It also serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous cycling in the city […]

10 years ago

Want to do something worthwhile with your life? Of course you do. Want to feel amazing for the entire day? Of course you do. Want to feel SMUG for the entire day? Oh, now, that’s just a silly question. Anyhow, the wonderful Flynn twins from the Happy Pear in Greystones will be assembling the bright and breezy masses […]

10 years ago

Is there anything in life quite like a sunny June Bank Holiday weekend? Or rather, is there anything in life quite like a sunny June Bank Holiday weekend when you’ve got your hands on a coveted Forbidden Fruit ticket? We popped behind the barriers today to take a look at the site, and here’s what we […]

10 years ago

Everybody panic! The city’s most beloved outdoor drinking spot is in grave danger, having been struck by a natural disaster. And not just any old natural disaster, but God’s old fave: flooding. Okay, maybe we’re being a tad dramatic – but seeing the canal rise this high when there’s been no rainfall in the last week […]

10 years ago

Bravo, Kevin Collins. The Bray-based photographer and videographer, who specialises in drone and aerial photography, took to the Dublin Mountains yesterday to capture the garden county in the sun. And the result? Bliss. Check out more of Kevin’s work here.

10 years ago

When Caoimhe Ní Chatháil complained to Three that their system was not recognising her name, the simple answer would probably have been to suggest spelling it without the fadas – as their system doesn’t recognise ‘special characters’. Not an ideal solution, granted. But sensible at least. Instead, though, one member of the customer care team […]

10 years ago

Heading to see Bruce Springsteen was always going to be a pretty special experience for the 80,000 fans who filed into Croker last night. But two members of rock royalty for the price of one? Sure why not. Everyone loves a good deal, after all – and by the looks of the video, their rendition […]

10 years ago

It’s a well documented fact that Irish people lose the run of themselves when the sun shines. And that’s fantastic – nothing quite beats the buzz of Dublin under cloudless skies, and seldom does the city ever look better. So why do some people insist on ruining it? Seriously. Who goes somewhere as absolutely perfect as […]

10 years ago

It’s a good day for weirdos. With minimal fuss and fanfare, Nestlé has just introduced a truly revolutionary product to the market: a KitKat that’s designed to be nibbled away, layer by layer. Yup. You heard us. The limited-edition version of the KitKat Chunky contains more chocolate and less wafer – and while it’s not quite that solid chocolate […]

10 years ago

If you’re heading from the south to see Bruce Springsteen in Croker tonight, you might want to have a think about your route – there are serious delays on the M7 following an earlier collision. While the the debris has now been cleared, emergency services are still at the scene of the incident. The backlog is […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Emma’s story So I went on a first date with this very handsome young man – the only thing was his Dad was very […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Carole’s story I walked into the pub and saw the guy: beard, check-shirt, tall, smasher. We started chatting, and he went up to the […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Sarah’s Story I finally built up the courage to go on a date – and since I’m the most awkward girl in the world, […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Gayle’s story So I was 18, single and wanting to meet new people. I was asked on a date by a lad, who I […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Niall’s story Mine is a short, brutal story. My debs date shifted the waiter. On the night of my debs. Even after I asked […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below Emer’s story I was completely head over heels about this guy, and we finally got chatting one night. One thing led to another, and […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Ciara’s story It was the awkward second date. We’d been out for a nice dinner in town on our first date, so this time […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Peter’s story “Went out on a date with what could be described as a tour date: girl in Dublin for short period who wants […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Fiona’s story I arrived on time and he arrived an hour early – yes, an hour – to make sure he got a good […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Robert’s story On a date with a girl in Cork city, and everything was going well… until we left the second bar and a […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Ellen’s story I was going on a Tinder date and he was due to pick me up for a nice sunny drive to Dun […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing weekend away for two at the Dunboyne Castle and Spa. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Maria’s story So I once brought a guy home after a pleasant date. I left the room for a minute, and when I came back […]

10 years ago