This month, we’re giving away an amazing night for two in the Merrion Hotel, along with dinner and a specially chosen bottle of wine in The Cellar Bar. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Aoife’s story I was applying to work in a small adventure park for children when […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing night for two in the Merrion Hotel, along with dinner and a specially chosen bottle of wine in The Cellar Bar. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Amy’s story This story begins with a job interview that actually went really well. The […]

10 years ago

This month, we’re giving away an amazing night for two in the Merrion Hotel, along with dinner and a specially chosen bottle of wine in The Cellar Bar. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Alyssa’s story I was going for a summer position as a classroom assistant, […]

10 years ago

Well, you guys certainly delivered. We asked you for your stories about job interviews from hell – and the responses have made us terrified of people. But BOY did they make us laugh. The prize on offer is a night’s stay in the fabulous Merrion Hotel – complete with dinner for two, and a specially chosen bottle of […]

10 years ago

Aborted take-offs are pretty unpleasant at the best of times. You’re hurtling down the runway at almost 250km/h, and then – just at the minute when you expect to feel the upwards pull of the plane taking off – you’re thrust forward in your seat as the brakes are slammed on, and you hear the unwelcome […]

10 years ago

Seagulls, it’s widely agreed, are the most terrifying things in the world. They’re the size of cats, they have absolutely no fear, and they are quite clearly and visibly planning a ‘hostile takeover’ of Dublin – and then the world. If you didn’t believe it before today, then this photo by Elaine Igoe will surely […]

10 years ago

As if finding a job wasn’t hard enough…  We’ve all had good job interviews, we’ve all had unremarkable ones – and we’ve all had ones where we just wanted the ground to swallow us up. Whether you accidentally kissed the interviewer, started hiccupping in the middle, or said something horrifically inappropriate without realising it, a calamity […]

10 years ago

It’s not easy being a cyclist in Dublin. While the infrastructure has improved in the city to some extent – and that’s reflected in the increasing numbers who make their morning commute on two wheels every morning – the risks are still very present. We saw it a few weeks ago on Leeson Street. And this […]

10 years ago

Organisers behind Dublin’s upcoming College Football Classic have insisted that they have “no concerns” over the staging of the September event, despite not having the game sanctioned by the local governing bodies. A report by Steve O’Rourke and Paul Hosford on TheJournal.ie today stated that, while an application had been lodged, organisers “had yet to demonstrate compliance with the safety, welfare […]

10 years ago

There are huge tailbacks leading to the Dublin Port Tunnel this morning, after authorities closed both the North and South Bores following a reported oil tanker fire. Drivers have been advised to use an alternative route, while emergency services have been dispatched to deal with the situation. According to one person on the scene, the lights have […]

10 years ago

Yesterday was the busiest day of the year so far in Dublin Airport – and one particular ground controller was working at almost maximum capacity, handling 15 different aircraft at once. The stress of the day became a little much for one BA pilot, who rudely and unhelpfully picked a fight over the airwaves. Thankfully, […]

10 years ago

This was a particularly exciting Father’s Day for me. My partner, Amy, is 22 weeks pregnant – and as a devoted member of the dads-to-be club, I’m an excited WRECK of a person. Today was a chance to reflect not only on what’s ahead, but also the things I’ve copped on to since we first found […]

10 years ago

When Lydia O’Byrne went out to check on her dog Freddie, and found him eating something, she naturally went to inspect what it was. She didn’t expect it to be a piece of chorizo hollowed out and stuffed with rat poison, which someone had thrown into her garden. “I just happened to be going to […]

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If you’ve wasted YEARS of your life delicately peeling the shell off hard-boiled egg, sticky bit by sticky bit, then this may just break your heart. But on the plus side, think of all the time it’ll save you in future.  You’re welcome.

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It’s not the most stonkingly original place in Dublin, nor is it the best of the best. But some nights, you just can’t beat a decent feed in this Ranelagh institution – and this is one of them. Here’s why. 1. It’s been a bloody MISERABLE day I mean, look at that. This is our summer.  We’re lucky […]

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Still haven’t decided where to take your auld fella for dinner this evening? Well, add Rustic Stone to your list – and not just because it’s deadly, or because it’s decent value, or because you can drown the sorrow’s of yesterday’s match with some of the city’s finest cocktails. But because they’re offering free dinners […]

10 years ago

You’d have to have some neck to plonk yourself down in the middle of a city-centre bridge, bring traffic to a complete standstill, then refuse steadfastly to budge. But that’s exactly what this little fecker did on the southbound side of the Samuel Beckett Bridge today.  Gardai were called to the scene, and the delays now seem […]

10 years ago

Traffic is at a standstill on the Merrion Road due to a “serious collision” at the Merrion Gates. The outbound road and access to Strand Road through the gates have both been blocked, and tailbacks heading out of the city centre are severe, a witness at the scene has told Lovin Dublin. According to gardai, […]

10 years ago

Until recently, Aungier Street had always been a little bit underserved in terms of quality food, drink and coffee. Not that it was too much of a problem with Camden Street and George’s Street only a stone’s throw away – but once you passed the Bald Barista, it always seemed like an oddly barren spot on […]

10 years ago

Well that’s Friday night sorted. Blackbird Bakery – suppliers of cakes and sweet treats to some of the finest spots in Dublin – are hosting a ‘Boozy Bakes’ session tomorrow night. It kicks off at 6.30pm in 147 Deli on Parnell Street and… … the star of the show? Why, the humble Baileys Cheesecake, of course.  […]

10 years ago

There are reports of multiple injuries in Temple Bar, after a part of the archway connecting Crown Street to the quays collapsed on to pedestrians below. According to TheJournal.ie, one woman is lying on the ground, while another man limped into an ambulance with blood coming from his head. However, according to the Dublin Fire […]

10 years ago

It seems that every day there’s a new viral video that the whole internet obsesses over for around 24 hours, before it’s quickly and completely forgotten forever. But this one is different. This one will stay with you. Gavin Fogarty recorded one second of each day with his girlfriend Clara for eight months, cut it together […]

10 years ago

When it comes to wine, most Irish people might not be equipped with a great deal of technical knowledge – but you can be damn sure they know what they like. And after last night’s match I have a feeling Italian wine is about to become very popular. Italian wine can be a bit of a maze […]

10 years ago

Whenever you get served up these fancy-pants bits and bites in a restaurant, you assume they could only possibly be made with years of training and a damn steady hand. Right? Wrong.  Take a look at the video, and whip some of these bad boys up next time you have friends around. Just don’t tell […]

10 years ago

When Frankie Gaffney’s novel Dublin Seven was released, the response was generally positive – save for one aspect. The sex scenes. Labelled gratuitous, overblown and even misogynistic, it whipped up quite a bit of controversy amid an otherwise welcoming audience. To be fair, though, the author tackles the issue head-on in this video – and even […]

10 years ago

Well this is somewhat left-field. But hey – we’re always game for a good Father Ted reference. And in a country known for its somewhat inventive flags at football tournaments, you’d want to be pretty creative to make your tricolour stand out from the masses. So props to the Harbour Bar in Bray, who have drawn […]

10 years ago

We love a good Instagram account here at Lovin Dublin – and if it makes our city look absolutely deadly, well, all the better! This week, we stumbled across one such account.  Sam McAllister has been snapping pics in the capital, and further afield, for quite some time now. And his account is an absolute joy… View […]

10 years ago

Today isn’t just any old Friday – it’s Euros Kick-Off Friday. In just a few hours, the world will become a much happier and footballier place, as even those who usually spurn the game are lured into its clutches for a few weeks. Of course, aside from Ireland’s involvement, there’s also one big point of […]

10 years ago

We LOVE a good aul’ wedding infographic here at Lovin Dublin. From unexpected wedding trends to choosing the right engagement ring, nothing condenses the cacophony of nuptial noise quite like a few slick drawings and statistics. And this one might just be our favourite yet – tackling the super-sticky topic of social media usage at […]

10 years ago

Excel in languages and waiting for that opportunity of a lifetime? Well look no further.  Right now there are an abundance of companies looking for language savvy employees. So we’ve partnered with Jobbio to bring you some of the hottest language-based jobs on the market right now.  1. Account Executive – Yelp It’s no secret that Yelp has […]

10 years ago

You know when your mate is being sound to you – like, really, really sound to you – and you get a sense that something is a bit amiss? Like they’re about to drop some horrible life-destroying bombshell on you, so they’re just sweetening you up in advance? Well, that’s precisely how the entire nation […]

10 years ago

Nothing says Friday night quite like a gorgeous pizza. And right now, if you move fast, you might be able to enjoy some of the town’s finest – and newest – for a sum total of absolutely zero euro. We just popped down to the Dublin Pizza Company on Aungier Street, mere doors down from Aungier […]

10 years ago

Music is the food of love – and love is the food at music festivals. It’s a seminal part of the festival experience – and one we’re particularly attached to at Lovin Dublin. So, as we count down the days until Body&Soul, why not prep yourself for the culinary delights that await you over the course […]

10 years ago

If food is your way of life when you’re at home, then it’s likely your way of life when you’re away too. Whether you’re looking for exotic flavours and authentic rustic street food, or the absolute cream of haute cuisine, there’s a perfect holiday destination for you. Have a look below to find the one for […]

10 years ago

For those whose evenings are spent in a spinning class, the prospect of a nice breeze and cross-country pedal can seem much further than the gym’s four walls. But summer is here and it’s a time to mobilise, an opportunity to feel the wind in your hair as you traverse the city and take in the sea breeze […]

10 years ago

Cartographers call it Carrickgollogan; its friends call it Kathy Gallagher. Whatever it’s called, the Lead Mines Way is a few minutes off the M50 and a whole lot of fun. Situated just off the Wicklow Mountains, it has tremendous views from its super-accessible summit. It’s short, it’s surprisingly rewarding, and it’s well marked with information […]

10 years ago

This may make for a messy commute this evening. DART services have been suspended between Kilbarrack and Howth Junction, after a truck hit a rail bridge at Kilbarrack. Both Irish Rail and AA Roadwatch tweeted the update in the last few minutes, with updates to follow – however it is likely that bus transfers will […]

10 years ago

Move over, Xico – there’s a new tequila hotspot in town. It’s located in Arran Quay, on the former site of The Quill, and it looks like a swanky new addition to a part of town that’s seen no shortage of new spots over the last few months. The only problem? Well… it’s not real. But it’s definitely one […]

10 years ago

PR stunts can be a bit of a pain in the arse at times – but you know what makes us like them? When there’s something in it for us, of course! And if you’re into Pokémon Go, then this should definitely be enough to lure you towards St Stephen’s Green this lunchtime… A corporate […]

10 years ago

As we reported earlier, there were serious disruptions to traffic in and around Dublin Port as a result of an accident. READ: There Are Temporary Road Closures In Place Along The North Quays Due To An Overturned Vehicle Thankfully everything has now returned to normal, and there were no injuries.  But these pics from the scene – […]

10 years ago

Curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and several hours of our new favourite series is one of our all-time favourite activities but we may need to reconsider our habits. That’s according to a new study from the University Of Osaka, which found that people who watched more than five hours of television per day were […]

10 years ago

If you thought black pudding was a strange addition to the list of superfoods, then you’ll love this one. According to a major study in India, the answer to the world’s food problem could be milk… from cockroaches.  The team, based in the Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, found that the crystals contain four […]

10 years ago

Sure isn’t this just what we need of a Monday evening. An Aircoach has broken down in the city centre – and honestly, if you’d asked us a worse spot for something like this to happen, we’d be stumped. The coach is sprawled across two lanes at the junction of O’Connell Street and Parnell Street, where […]

10 years ago

The removal of Maser’s Repeal mural on the Project Arts Centre was, unsurprisingly, greeted with disgust both online and off. You can see the reaction here. And some went so far as to suggest that this would prompt a rise in ‘unofficial’ street art – and called upon supporters of the movement to use the […]

10 years ago

Earlier on today, Maser’s Repeal mural on the Project Arts Centre was removed following a series of objections on planning grounds (ahem). You can see photos of the removal here. And the response, somewhat unsurprisingly, has been a mixture of digust, anger and defiance – and nowhere was this more apparent than on Twitter. ?Some focused on the […]

10 years ago

A car exploded in a commercial unit on the Malahide Road last night, and required four units of the Dublin Fire Brigade to work through the night to put it out. Two people escaped from the blaze uninjured, according to the organisation’s Twitter account, and the fire was contained to the front of the building […]

10 years ago

It was something of a turbulent weekend for the Bray Air Display – with a bit of hassle over a ‘late’ start yesterday, and a gorse fire demanding much of the attention during the early part of today. But once the planes starting flying overhead, that was all quickly forgotten, and some 90,000 spectators were […]

10 years ago

Sorry to be talking about the gym on a Sunday night and all, but we thought you might like this. The new branch of FlyeFit – the cheap’n’cheerful gym chain that’s been taking over the city at an alarming rate – opened this week on the South Circular Road, after what seems like about a […]

10 years ago

As if a crash on one of the country’s main roads wasn’t bad enough on a Sunday evening, you can always count on Irish drivers to make it that little bit worse. The incident took place just before Junction 7 on the M7 in towards Dublin It’s before junction 7 – Kill. Right lane blocked just […]

10 years ago

It’s been a busy day for firefighters in and around Dublin. Earlier on, a large portion of Bray Head was engulfed in flames as spectators gathered nearby to watch the Air Display – and this evening, the Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted pictures of three crews battling this blaze in Newcastle. The building does not appear to […]

10 years ago