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  • Uncover the history behind Devitt’s Pub with Bushmills

    Uncover the history behind Devitt’s Pub with Bushmills

    Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. While Camden Street boasts a healthy offering of pubs, none are quite tied to the history of the street like Devitt’s. Dating back more than 150 years, much like Bushmills, it is steeped in history, serving generation after generation. 78 Lower Camden […]

    1 day ago

  • Popular burger joint to open flagship restaurant in Dublin next week

    Popular burger joint to open flagship restaurant in Dublin next week

    It will be their third Dublin location. Popular burger spot BuJo is set to open their flagship store in Dublin next week. The 5,500-square-foot restaurant, which is located at Central Plaza on Dame Street in the former Central Bank Building, will open for business next Friday, June 12. The new location features a unique live-action […]

    2 months ago

  • Beloved Dublin café forced to close by government

    Beloved Dublin café forced to close by government

    The owner has said the way his staff are being treated is a ‘disgrace’. The beloved Silk Road Café in Dublin has been forced to close by the government. Based in the Chester Beatty Library at Dublin Castle, the café was set to mark 25 years in operation this July. However, owner Abraham Phelan has […]

    2 months ago

  • Dublin’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The George, celebrates its 40th birthday

    Dublin’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The George, celebrates its 40th birthday

    The venue is celebrated as a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community. Dublin’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The George, is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. Since opening in the mid-1980s, the venue has witnessed landmark moments in Irish history while serving as a vital safe space for generations of LGBTQ+ people. Established in 1985 and […]

    2 months ago

  • Pepsi brings the sweetest release to Dublin with The Sweet Room

    Pepsi brings the sweetest release to Dublin with The Sweet Room

    Brought to you by Pepsi Pepsi is serving up all the sweet vibes. If cool vibes and Instagram-worthy moments are something that tickles your fancy this weekend, then Pepsi has you covered. To celebrate the launch of new zero-sugar Pepsi Strawberries ‘N Cream and Cream Soda, Pepsi is taking over Dundrum Town Centre this weekend […]

    3 months ago

  • What’s on in Dublin this May bank holiday weekend: Events, festivals, gigs and more

    What’s on in Dublin this May bank holiday weekend: Events, festivals, gigs and more

    The May bank holiday means it’s nearly summer at last. Another bank holiday approaches, and we’ve got a ton of events you may be interested in checking out over your three-day weekend. Dublin will be teeming with events and activities, from gigs to comedy festivals and even dumpling-making classes. So, if you’re lacking some bank […]

    3 months ago

  • Dublin museum wins Europe’s most prestigious heritage award

    Dublin museum wins Europe’s most prestigious heritage award

    A huge accolade for the Dublin museum. A museum in Dublin has won Europe’s most prestigious heritage award. Dublin City Council’s 14 Henrietta Street museum was named as a winner of Europe’s most prestigious awards for heritage, the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. The museum tells the story of the building’s shifting fortunes, […]

    3 months ago

  • Dublin Bus to upgrade tracking in bid to fix ‘ghosting’ issue

    Dublin Bus to upgrade tracking in bid to fix ‘ghosting’ issue

    We’ve all been stranded curbside at one point or another. Dublin Bus is set to introduce a new tracking system with an aim of fixing its ‘ghost bus’ issue. I mean, we’ve all been there, at the bus stop, likely raining, and the bus you’re waiting on never seems to show up. The transport group […]

    3 months ago

  • Popular Michelin Star Dublin restaurant to open second location

    Popular Michelin Star Dublin restaurant to open second location

    The Liberties establishment is set to expand its delicious offerings. A popular Michelin Star Dublin restaurant is set to open a second location. Variety Jones in The Liberties will be expanding its delicious offerings as they look set to open a new venture over the coming weeks. Chef Keelan Higgs and his brother Aaron opened […]

    3 months ago

  • Dublin’s newest snug bar is offering €5 pints this Bank Holiday weekend

    Dublin’s newest snug bar is offering €5 pints this Bank Holiday weekend

    Downstairs at The Stapleton has a stellar offer this BH weekend. The city’s newest underground snug bar is pouring €5 pints this Bank Holiday weekend. April fools is over, we’re not joking! Tucked beneath the buzz of South William Street, Downstairs at The Stapleton is Dublin’s latest cosy haunt, and it’s already shaping up to […]

    4 months ago

  • Plastic duck discovered on Islay after drifting from Dublin for 20 years

    Plastic duck discovered on Islay after drifting from Dublin for 20 years

    It was released into the River Liffey in 2006. A plastic duck, which was released into a Dublin river 20 years ago has washed up over 100 miles away on the Scottish isle of Islay. In 2006 over 150,000 ducks were released from Dublin’s Millennium Bridge in an attempt to raise money for charity. The […]

    4 months ago

  • 7 Dublin spots where you can get Hot Cross Buns over Easter

    7 Dublin spots where you can get Hot Cross Buns over Easter

    Easter weekend is upon us and that means only one thing: Hot Cross Buns. Well, technically it also means chocolate eggs, roast dinners, and an uptick in pastel tableware. But for those of us with a soft spot for seasonal bakes, the arrival of hot cross buns is the real celebration. These sweet, spiced, fruit-studded […]

    4 months ago

  • MetroLink looks to buy over 100 Dublin homes ahead of construction

    MetroLink looks to buy over 100 Dublin homes ahead of construction

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland aims to have the process concluded by the end of June. The State is looking to purchase over 100 Dublin homes ahead of the construction of the MetroLink. Talks have begun between MetroLink officials and some affected homeowners, with compulsory purchase orders also being issued to some city-centre homes owned by Dublin […]

    4 months ago

  • Fried and tested: US chains pile into Ireland

    Fried and tested: US chains pile into Ireland

    With several viral US food chains opening their doors, it seems Ireland’s gone stateside for supper It feels like each week now we find ourselves hearing of another viral food chain opening somewhere in the country. From Wingstop to Taco Bell, Dublin to Cork – it’s no longer a question of if these chains will […]

    4 months ago

  • Luxury Dublin home that Taylor Swift once rented hits market for €5.25m

    Luxury Dublin home that Taylor Swift once rented hits market for €5.25m

    The Anti-Hero singer stayed in the home on Clonskeagh Road during the summer of 2021. The luxury Dublin home that Taylor Swift once rented has hit the market for €5.25 million. The Anti-Hero singer stayed in 5 St James Terrace on Clonskeagh Road during the summer of 2021 with her then-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, who was in Ireland […]

    4 months ago

  • Arrest made after cyclist, 70s, killed in Dublin

    Arrest made after cyclist, 70s, killed in Dublin

    The incident occurred yesterday in Balbriggan. An arrest has been made after a cyclist was killed in a truck crash in Dublin. The incident occurred on Dublin Street, Balbriggan, shortly after 12.30pm yesterday, March 16. The male cyclist, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Coroner has been notified with a […]

    4 months ago

  • Helios to open Ireland’s first ever floating sauna in Dublin

    Helios to open Ireland’s first ever floating sauna in Dublin

    “What started as an idea is now becoming a reality.” Helios Sauna are set to open Ireland’s first ever floating sauna in Dublin. The group famous for their sauna experiences across the capital and beyond announced today that the floating sauna will open at Dún Laoghaire Harbour this May. View this post on Instagram A […]

    5 months ago

  • Zayn Malik announces first ever Irish gig

    Zayn Malik announces first ever Irish gig

    The Die for Me singer will play the 3Arena this year. Zayn Malik has announced his first ever Irish gig. That’s right, the Die for Me singer will light up Dublin’s 3Arena on May 14 as part of the KONNAKOL Tour. It will be his first solo gig in Ireland, and his first time performing […]

    5 months ago

  • Moonpig to host Mother’s Day Tattoo Takeover in iconic Dublin parlour

    Moonpig to host Mother’s Day Tattoo Takeover in iconic Dublin parlour

    Moonpig’s Mother’s Day Tattoo Takeover 2.0 returns, bigger, bolder and in full bloom Moonpig’s Mother’s Day Tattoo Takeover is returning to Dublin. Following last year’s success, Moonpig will be taking over Drury Street’s iconic Heartbreak Social Club, with this year’s event set to be even bigger and bolder. The takeover will take place from 11am-7pm […]

    5 months ago

  • The 6 best spots to take your Mam on Mother’s Day in Dublin

    The 6 best spots to take your Mam on Mother’s Day in Dublin

    Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t got anything booked, we’re here to help. Though we hardly need an occasion to celebrate our lovely Mammy’s, Mother’s Day is still an excuse to show them how much they mean to us. So whether you’re looking for a fancy meal, fun event, or a couple […]

    5 months ago

  • Best new Dublin openings to try in March 2026

    Best new Dublin openings to try in March 2026

    From cafés to fine dining – here are the best new openings around the city and county this past month. Brighter skies, longer days and spring’s impending arrival are not all there is to be excited about. Over the past month, new openings means there’s even more to talk about when it comes to Dublin’s […]

    5 months ago

  • Ireland’s most progressive and inclusive arts festivals returns for it’s third year

    Ireland’s most progressive and inclusive arts festivals returns for it’s third year

    The festival highlights art and performances from Ireland’s disability community. Disrupt Disability Arts Festival is set to return to Dublin with its biggest programme yet. One of Ireland’s most progressive arts festivals is back next month with a line-up of theatre, dance, visual arts and much more. Delivered in accessible formats both in person at […]

    5 months ago

  • Drug detection dog receives hero award ahead of retirement

    Drug detection dog receives hero award ahead of retirement

    The win comes after Sam’s seven-year career with Revenue’s Customs Service. A Dublin drug detection dog has won a Hero Award ahead of his retirement. Nine-year-old Cocker Spaniel Sam, was announced as the overall winner of The Golden Paw Hero Dog Awards 2026, sponsored by Agria, at a special ceremony last weekend. The event highlighted […]

    5 months ago

  • Heavy rain set to batter Dublin as Storm Dave brews

    Heavy rain set to batter Dublin as Storm Dave brews

    It’s not looking like the weather will improve anytime soon… Heavy rain and unsettled weather is set to batter Dublin as Storm Dave brews in the Atlantic. That is according to Met Éireann, which has warned that wet conditions are expected across the capital today, tonight and into tomorrow. This comes as fears grow that […]

    5 months ago

  • Foo Fighters to play last minute secret gig in Dublin tomorrow

    Foo Fighters to play last minute secret gig in Dublin tomorrow

    Let the ticket war commence. Foo Fighters will be playing a last minute secret gig in Dublin tomorrow. That’s right, the American rock band will light up The Academy tomorrow night, with tickets going onsale at 12pm today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Academy (@academydublin) The 850 capacity venue announced […]

    5 months ago

  • Baggot Street restaurant closes after 36 years

    Baggot Street restaurant closes after 36 years

    The premises is set to be taken over. A restaurant on Baggot Street has closed its doors after 36 years. In a statement on Instagram today, Malaysian restaurant Langkawi announced they would be closing its doors as their premises is set to be taken over. The team wrote: “This restaurant has been more than a […]

    5 months ago

  • Dublin Bus drivers seek mandatory hi-vis clothing for cyclists and e-scooter users

    Dublin Bus drivers seek mandatory hi-vis clothing for cyclists and e-scooter users

    The issue was raised at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport today. Dublin Bus drivers are seeking that high-visibility (hi-vis) clothing become mandatory for cyclists and e-scooter users. The issue was raised by the National Bus and Railworkers’ Union (NBRU) at a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport today, at which professional drivers highlighted their concerns […]

    5 months ago

  • Yamamori Izakaya issue statement amid Hoxton Hotel protests

    Yamamori Izakaya issue statement amid Hoxton Hotel protests

    The newly opened hotel is seeking a High Court injunction against the late night venue over noise. Yamamori Izakaya has issued a statement amid the Hoxton Hotel protests. Protests have been plentiful following Trinity Hospitality, who are behind the newly opened Hoxton Hotel on George’s Street, seeking a High Court injunction against Yamamori Izakaya over […]

    5 months ago

  • This neighbourhood has been dubbed the ‘Brooklyn of Dublin’

    This neighbourhood has been dubbed the ‘Brooklyn of Dublin’

    The central Dublin neighbourhood is home to some of the cities funkiest spots. Home to the Guinness Storehouse, trendy café’s, and stunning vintage shops, The Liberties has been dubbed the ‘Brooklyn of Dublin’. Although The Liberties is one of Dublin’s most historic and character-filled neighbourhoods, over the past ten years it has been home to […]

    6 months ago

  • First MetroLink phases enter tender process

    First MetroLink phases enter tender process

    We’re getting there… The first stages of the MetroLink have entered the tender process. They have entered the tender process at the maximum value of just under €8 billion minus VAT, however Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) expects the project’s bids to be much less than this. In a statement, they revealed they are inviting bids […]

    6 months ago

  • 6 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Dublin

    6 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Dublin

    Because friendship love is real love too. We’re just going to skip the whole “we should celebrate our friends every day not just one day of the year” because sometimes it is okay to just go above and beyond to show love to our gals. Valentine’s can be the best excuse to go all out […]

    6 months ago

  • Major revamp of Meath Street in The Liberties to begin this month

    Major revamp of Meath Street in The Liberties to begin this month

    The iconic street is getting a facelift. A major revamp of Meath Street in The Liberties is set to begin this month. Dublin City Council and Cairn Construction will begin the long-awaited revitalisation of Meath Street this month. The remodel will include new paving, improved pedestrian facilities, street trees, and landscaping designed to bolster traditional […]

    6 months ago

  • Dublin will not host NFL international game in 2026, league confirms

    Dublin will not host NFL international game in 2026, league confirms

    The Croke Park game last year was a massive success. Dublin will not host an NFL international game in 2026, the league has confirmed. Last September, the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers went head to head in a sold-out Croke Park with Steelers triumphing 24-21. Thousands of American fans flew to Ireland for the game, […]

    6 months ago

  • Dublin’s rent prices climb to fourth-highest in Europe

    Dublin’s rent prices climb to fourth-highest in Europe

    It just fell short of cities like London and Zurich. Dublin’s rent prices have climbed to the fourth-highest in Europe, according to the website Numbeo. The cost-of-living website ranked 141 cities based on average rent prices, with London topping the list, just ahead of Zurich and Geneva, while Dublin placed fourth. The capital ranked ahead […]

    6 months ago

  • Driver who skipped 1,200 M50 tolls among 23 fined €428,000

    Driver who skipped 1,200 M50 tolls among 23 fined €428,000

    Twenty-two drivers failed to appear before the court. €428,000 in fines were handed down to M50 toll evaders in court yesterday. Twenty-two drivers were penalised with fines ranging from €15,000 to €25,000 after they failed to appear before the court. One driver was recorded to have totalled 1,220 unpaid tolls, with Judge Anthony Halpin handing […]

    6 months ago

  • €60,000 innovation project launched by Dublin Bus

    €60,000 innovation project launched by Dublin Bus

    The challenge aims to transform the customer experience. A €60,000 innovation project has been launched by Dublin Bus with an aim of transforming the customer experience. Dublin Bus Innovation (DBI) funding challenge, will run alongside the slogan ‘Your idea could change everything’. They are looking to hear from bold thinkers, creative disruptors, and anyone whose […]

    6 months ago

  • Dublin TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup

    Dublin TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup

    One TD stated that the flexibility would ensure fans can watch late-night games together safely. Calls have been made for later pub opening hours should Ireland qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Independent TD Barry Heneghan has urged the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, to temporarily extend pub licensing hours temporarily. The Dublin Bay […]

    6 months ago

  • Construction of new Dublin park entrance cost over €750k

    Construction of new Dublin park entrance cost over €750k

    It included the addition of 14 steps and a ramp. The construction of a new entrance into a south Dublin park cost over €750k. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has revealed that the project at Deer Park in Mount Merrion cost significantly more than ‘initial cost estimates’. Funding for the park, which is run by […]

    7 months ago

  • The 5 best pub walks two hours or less from Dublin

    The 5 best pub walks two hours or less from Dublin

    Because what’s the fun in walking if there’s no reward of a pint at the end? If your new year’s resolution happened to involve exercising more, walking more, or just moving more in general, then hitting off on some gorgeous hikes is definitely a good way to do it. Luckily, here in Ireland we are […]

    7 months ago

  • Best plant-based eats to try in Dublin this Veganuary

    Best plant-based eats to try in Dublin this Veganuary

    If you’re spending your January eating more plants, here are some spots you gotta try. January brings lots of new things. New year, new resolutions, new you. And, every January over 25 million people worldwide eat try to eat vegan diet. Why, you may ask? Well it’s no secret at this point that eating more […]

    7 months ago

  • A historic 19th century defence tower in Dublin is on the market for €375,000

    A historic 19th century defence tower in Dublin is on the market for €375,000

    Any takers? A historic 19th century defence tower is currently for sale in Dublin for €375,000. Located directly above Donabate beach, Martello tower was built in the 1800s with an aim of defending against a possible Napoleon invasion. It hosts ‘uninterrupted panoramas of Lambay Island, the Howth Peninsula, Balcarrick Beach, and the Malahide Estuary’. The […]

    7 months ago

  • Top Dublin meal deals to get you through January

    Top Dublin meal deals to get you through January

    Some delicious meals that won’t break the bank! The dreary and dull long days of January have well and truly set in. Skies are dark, rain is pouring, and saying ‘ah, sure it’s Christmas’ for the entirety of December has left a good dent in your wallet. Fear not! We’ve put together a list of […]

    7 months ago

  • Best spots to eat in Dublin this January that won’t break the bank

    Best spots to eat in Dublin this January that won’t break the bank

    Some delicious eats to get you through the dullest month. January can often feel like a never ending month of dull skies and empty pockets, and some day all you need to get by is a lovely bitta grub. So, from caffeine to quesadillas, here are some of the best spots to eat this months […]

    7 months ago

  • Guinness and Tayto consumption surges at Dublin Airport in 2025

    Guinness and Tayto consumption surges at Dublin Airport in 2025

    The bars at the airport sold over than 1.2 million pints of Guinness this year. Guinness and Tayto consumption surged at Dublin Airport in 2025, according to the Dublin Airport Authority (daa). New figures from the operator at Dublin Airport showed that the bars at the airport sold over than 1.2 million pints of Guinness […]

    7 months ago

  • Judicial review proceedings into Metrolink have been withdrawn

    Judicial review proceedings into Metrolink have been withdrawn

    Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien shared the good news. Judicial review proceedings into Dublin’s Metrolink rail line have been withdrawn. A number of south Dublin residents lodged the application for a judicial review of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the project. The €9.5 billion project will have a terminus around Charlemont. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) […]

    7 months ago

  • Government order new energy-efficient DART trains

    Government order new energy-efficient DART trains

    They will replace the original fleet which have been in service since 1984. The Department of Transport has ordered 100 new energy-efficient DART trains. This follows two recent orders for new DART trains, bringing the total invested by the Government in new electric-powered DART trains to approximately €670 million. Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien commented […]

    7 months ago

  • Dublin named Europe’s third most congested city with 95 hours lost to traffic

    Dublin named Europe’s third most congested city with 95 hours lost to traffic

    Sure, don’t we know it. A new report from Inrix has named Dublin is Europe’s third most congested city, and the eleventh in the world. Yikes! Drivers in Dublin lost around 95 hours to traffic this year, four more than in London and eight more than in LA. Sure, don’t we know it. Delays have […]

    7 months ago

  • Ireland’s favourite Christmas movie has been revealed

    Ireland’s favourite Christmas movie has been revealed

    Four of the top 10 movies were released between 1946-1990. Ireland’s favourite Christmas movie has been revealed. With the big day just around the corner, new research from Virgin Media Ireland has resulted in a list of the countries most-loved festive flicks. The new study compiled the top 100 highest-grossing Christmas films and analysed their search volumes each December since 2021. The […]

    7 months ago