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  • US firm eyes Dublin Bikes takeover during city visit

    US firm eyes Dublin Bikes takeover during city visit

    The transport company has a track record of replacing systems in other cities. A major American transport company is eyeing up a takeover of the long-running Dublin Bikes scheme. Lyft, the San Francisco-based firm best known for its rideshare and micromobility services, recently visited the capital to pitch its docked-bike system to local councillors. As […]

    10 months ago

  • Kodaline announce shock split after over 20 years together

    Kodaline announce shock split after over 20 years together

    The Dublin group have over a billion streams on Spotify. Kodaline have announced that they are breaking up after over 20 years together. The Dublin group, who have gained over one billion streams on Spotify, shared the news on social media this morning. They posted an emotional video saying the decision is ‘bittersweet’. “After over […]

    10 months ago

  • House of Guinness cast takes a tour of the city

    House of Guinness cast takes a tour of the city

    The cast were joined by a delicious guest along the way. The House of Guinness cast have taken a tour around the city. The cast of the number one Netflix series were seen exploring all that Dublin has to offer in new videos posted by Netflix, and they were joined by a delicious guest along […]

    10 months ago

  • Dublin hotel awarded best in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler

    Dublin hotel awarded best in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler

    The city centre hotel was voted best in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A Dublin hotel has been awarded the best in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler. The city centre hotel was voted best in the country, […]

    10 months ago

  • Viral döner kebab chain to open its first Irish location in Dublin shopping centre

    Viral döner kebab chain to open its first Irish location in Dublin shopping centre

    The global food sensation will open it’s first Irish restaurant next month. A viral döner kebab chain is set to open its first Irish location in a Dublin shopping centre. German Doner Kebab (GDK) have confirmed that they will be taking cooking up tasty kebabs at their new Liffey Valley location opening next month. The […]

    10 months ago

  • Outrage as much-loved bookstore damaged in arson attack

    Outrage as much-loved bookstore damaged in arson attack

    The manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later today. An independent city centre bookstore was the target of an arson attack early this morning, Monday, October 6. A fire was set in Dublin’s oldest independent bookstore, Books Upstairs on D’Olier Street, around 3am. The store’s manager Louise Earls called the incident ‘really […]

    10 months ago

  • Garda urge public to stop pranking people with AI home intruder pictures

    Garda urge public to stop pranking people with AI home intruder pictures

    The prank has been all over TikTok. Over the last few days, a prank has been appearing on TikTok and Instagram which involves texting a friend or family member an AI generated image of an intruder in their house. Now, An Garda Síochána have issued a statement urging people to stop carrying out the prank. […]

    10 months ago

  • 3 Oktoberfest 2025 events to check out in Dublin

    3 Oktoberfest 2025 events to check out in Dublin

    Oans, zwoa, drei, Gsuffa! We absolutely lose it for Oktoberfest in this country. While the event held at the Dublin docklands is yet to make a comeback, we’ll settle for any and all iterations of the celebrations. Oktoberfest 2025 is well underway in Dublin, and with many events going on around the city. So if […]

    10 months ago

  • Two Dublin bookshops longlisted for An Post’s ‘Bookshop of the Year’ award

    Two Dublin bookshops longlisted for An Post’s ‘Bookshop of the Year’ award

    The winner will be revealed at an event next month. Two Dublin bookshops have been longlisted for An Post’s ‘Bookshop of the Year’ award. Chapters Bookstore on Parnell Street and The Company of Books in Ranelagh both made the top 12 list of Ireland’s best bookshops, according to An Post. The An Post Irish Book […]

    10 months ago

  • Molly Malone statue boarded up amid controversial touching debate

    Molly Malone statue boarded up amid controversial touching debate

    The iconic statue has stood in the city centre since 1988. The Molly Malone statue is currently boarded up for restoration. Photos taken of the statue today, October 3, show it boarded up with signs saying cleaning and restoration is taking place. This is likely to do with tourist touching wearing down the statue, particularly […]

    10 months ago

  • 10 pumpkin patches near Dublin to check out over autumn

    10 pumpkin patches near Dublin to check out over autumn

    Like it or not, it’s time to get excited for Halloween. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little early yet to be thinking about pumpkin patches but given that several spots have already started selling tickets, and even have sold out dates on their hands, we think this is the exact right time. And […]

    10 months ago

  • Green light given for €10 billion MetroLink rail line

    Green light given for €10 billion MetroLink rail line

    The 19km line could see airport to city journeys of 20 minutes. The green light has been given for the MetroLink rail line. An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the 19km line which could see journeys from the city to the airport take just 20 minutes. The approval of the long-awaited line comes three years after planning […]

    10 months ago

  • New Dublin Bus route to be launched next month

    New Dublin Bus route to be launched next month

    The new route means several other routes will be pulled. A new Dublin Bus route will be launched next month. The National Transport Authority (NTA) announced that Phase 7 of the BusConnects network redesign will be launched on October 19. The phase will introduce the new F-Spine along with several radial and local routes, thus […]

    10 months ago

  • Fan favourite Christmas attraction to make a return to Dublin

    Fan favourite Christmas attraction to make a return to Dublin

    RDS will host the immersive festive experience from mid-November. A fan favourite Christmas attraction is set to make a return to Dublin. The RDS will host Elf Town, the immersive festive experience, from November 15. A record-breaking event in 2024, Elf Town welcomed over 113,000 visitors, and this year its set to be even bigger […]

    10 months ago

  • Dublin neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the world

    Dublin neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the world

    The central Dublin neighbourhood is home to some of the cities funkiest spots. A historic Dublin neighbourhood has been named as one of the coolest in the world. The Liberties is home to some of Dublin’s funkiest spots, from restaurant and bars, to live music and markets, you can find it all, and apparently Time […]

    10 months ago

  • Hayley Williams puts CMAT’s Euro-Country in her top ten albums of the year

    Hayley Williams puts CMAT’s Euro-Country in her top ten albums of the year

    The Paramore star gushed over the Dublin singer’s newest record. Hayley Williams has put CMAT’s Euro-Country in her top ten albums of the year. I mean, she’s not wrong! The Paramore star gushed over the Dublin singer’s newest record in a recent interview. Euro-Country was released in March of this year, reaching the top spot […]

    10 months ago