The days of feeling squashed like a fly on the Luas Green line are long gone… …hopefully, that’s if this latest change is as successful as Shane Ross thinks it will be.  98fm is reporting that the Transport Minister has taken the decision to transfer seven Luas trams from the Red line to the Green […]

9 years ago

Now we know exactly what you’re thinking.  As it stands at the moment, what is Dublin’s tallest building. It happens to be the Church of Saints Augustine and John which was built in 1874 and is 70m (230 ft) tall. Will it ever be beaten in the capital? Not for a while yet it seems.  The Irish […]

9 years ago

We were wondering if many pubs would decide to keep their doors shut this Good Friday considering a legislation to sell alcohol has finally been passed for 2018. However, now we’re wondering if pubs, in Dublin especially, will follow in the footsteps of Slattery’s in Beggars Bush.  They have opted to donate all of their […]

9 years ago

We were rejoicing as a county when it was made known that the Clontarf Baths would reopen in February of this year. (Here’s what it looks like after its €2million, 22-year makeover by the way) The 132-year-old baths, however, could be breaking the conditions of its planning permission according to The Irish Times.  Their failure […]

9 years ago

One of Ireland’s biggest wedding shops has closed its door leaving 200 brides without bridesmaid dresses coming up to their big day.  Wedding World in Marino in Dublin closed quickly and without warning and a recorded message on their phone line states that they have “ceased trading”.  has closed suddenly leaving up to 200 brides without […]

9 years ago

We assume that his Paddy’s Day went down a treat… A retired Dublin pensioner who scooped a spectacular €1 million on last Friday’s (16th March) EuroMillions ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ revealed today that he is to set sail to live half the year in the sunny Caribbean. Sure, why wouldn’t you. We’d all only love to […]

9 years ago

If you were hoping to see these boys in the capital this summer, you’ll find lots of ‘Satisfaction’ in this post. It looked in doubt for a while after Croke Park residents held a meeting to put a halt to a fourth concert in Croke Park but The Rolling Stones concert WILL be going ahead.  […]

9 years ago

If there’s one thing that us Irish do very well, it’s having some of the best sessions in the world.  We’re never afraid to get our round in and St. Patrick’s Day would have been a big day for rounds and giving old friends a twist and a tin on the biggest day in the […]

9 years ago

That fecking snow is turning the city on its head once again.  Dublin Bus have announced that a number of their bus routes have been disrupted thanks to the Son of the Beast from the East. In a statement on their website, the company said that:  “Dublin Bus wishes to advise customers that due to […]

9 years ago

Aengus Mac Grianna has graced our television screens for the past 30 years but St. Patrick’s Day 2018 would be his final appearance. He has become a familiar face over the years as he brought the news into our sitting rooms and kitchens but it was of course his couple of bloopers that made us […]

9 years ago

If you thought Paddy’s Day was good craic, head down to the Irish homecoming and you’ll be blown away. No, you didn’t imagine Ireland winning the Grand Slam yesterday while you were 17 pints deep, it actually happened, for reals. You still don’t believe us? Have a look at this then… Ireland’s Grand Slam. Rugby’s […]

9 years ago

The east of the country is turning into a white winterland once again as Dublin and surrounding counties were hit with a blast of snow on Saturday night making their Paddy’s Day turn from green to white. A Status Orange weather warning was put in place throughout Saturday and for Sunday morning but that same warning […]

9 years ago

Well, that backfired on ye didn’t it? In case you haven’t heard, the ‘scummy’ Irish have only gone and bloody won the Grand Slam after a magnificent win against the English. But, it might have been oh so different if the English hadn’t changed their pitch markings during the week.  The RFU decided to paint […]

9 years ago

The White Moose Café are back at it again with their latest addition to their many rules and regulations that you have to follow if you want to have something to eat in there. This time they have turned their attention to mothers who were wondering if they were allowed to breastfeed in the […]

9 years ago

Paddy’s Day for 2018 has well and truly kicked off and Dublin’s main parade was absolutely wedged to the rafters. It’s the highlight of most Dubs day and thousands upon thousands raced into town to get a glimpse of the madness for themselves. Everyone’s proud to be Irish today and you can’t get much more […]

9 years ago

This would be a lovely way to kick-off the Paddy’s Day festivities.  Aer Lingus has launched a sale on flights to the USA to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and they are so cheap that you’ll be left with no option other than to go.   The airline is offering flights from Dublin to a number of destinations including […]

9 years ago

AA Roadwatch has released a full list of all the Dublin Paddy’s Day parades on Saturday and it is so helpful. Some start early and some start late but either way, if you want to catch at least one parade, there is so much choice.  We’re not going to lie, if you’re reading this now […]

9 years ago

Imagine waking up to the news that ON PADDY’S DAY, you were a millionaire. You’d think it was a dream but no amount of pinching would wake you up. One Dubliner is living that dream right now after they scoop the top prize of €1million in ‘Ireland’s Only Raffle’ with the Irish Lottery. It was announced […]

9 years ago

One Dublin mother decided to go on 98FM’s Dublin Talks to discuss the issue of “overcrowding on Dublin Bus”, especially on the northside of the city in areas like Finglas and Ballymun.  She told host Adrian Kennedy that often in rush hour times, there is up to “60 people waiting at the bus stop” in […]

9 years ago

Filmbase, which has supported Irish filmmakers since 1986, has announced that it is to close. The not-for-profit resource centre for new and upcoming filmmakers has always been a space where people could come in, build a network around them or build up knowledge about the industry, hire equipment all while receiving support and information about working […]

9 years ago

The Daily Star is reporting that a Dublin man has been left fighting for his life after he was beaten and stabbed in his holiday resort home in the Costa del Sol. The 37-year-old was attacked in the basement of his home just before 11pm on Wednesday night and is currently being treated at the High Resolution […]

9 years ago

You can imagine that doing this challenge would terrify and excite you at the same time.  Absolutely shitting yourself while screaming at the same time about how unreal a feeling it is.  If those are the types of thrills you seek, then this could be the adventure for you. One man who is having a […]

9 years ago

South Dublin residents have been warned about the potential of flooding after the River Dodder burst its banks on Wednesday evening. Dublin Fire Brigade are currently at Orwell Road in Rathgar to assess the scene of the burst banks and the road has since been closed according to AA Roadwatch.  Alternative arrangements are in place […]

9 years ago

RTÉ is reporting that the oral hearing into Dublin City Council’s plans to pedestrianise College Green could see job losses of over 5,000 as a result.  Dublin’s biggest retailers had their say on Wednesday in the hearing and Dublin City Centre Traders Alliance (DCCTA) – who represents businesses such as Arnotts and Brown Thomas and Jervis […]

9 years ago

Protests at Trinity College Dublin over Repeat Exam fees have taken an unexpected twist as External Security have decided to block students in who were occupying the dining room.  The introduction of a €450 flat fee on supplemental exams has been protested by students since it was introduced.  First, they began by reviewing the Book of Kells […]

9 years ago

Sticky Bottle – a website devoted to all things cycling has confirmed on Wednesday that more than 500 complaints have been received by RTÉ after a segment on The Late Late Show stated that arrogant cyclists needed to be put in the bin for 2018. A large number of cyclists took offence to the particular […]

9 years ago

Radio Station 98FM is reporting that Lidl will rebuild a brand new store at its Fortunestown site following the events that took place during Storm Emma. The company confirmed that building will start in the coming weeks and they hope to have the place opened by late summer 2018.  In a statement, they said that […]

9 years ago

Honestly, we thought two things that we would never ever write in the same sentence together would be ‘Trinity’ and ‘Vibrators’ but sure, every day is a school day we supposed.  The picture below featured on Reddit on Monday morning and was posted to the site by user Lanky_Giraffe. It is part of Trinity College […]

9 years ago

Think you know your Father Ted? Could you name the list of priests that Mrs. Doyle says before finally guessing that it’s Fr. Todd Unctious she’s talking to? Or can you remember all of the insults that Mary and John have called each other over the years?  Well, get those fecking crunchies out of the car […]

9 years ago

Water restrictions are currently in place in parts of Dublin as the aftermath of Storm Emma is still being felt.  South Dublin County Council have said that a number of repairs will be carried out in Dublin 22 on Monday (12th March) afternoon.  Water restrictions are currently in place for parts of Dublin. South Dublin County […]

9 years ago

Radio Station 98FM are reporting that Taxi drivers plan to protest outside The Gresham Hotel on Monday. The hotel is the place where an oral hearing about the redevelopment of College Green is taking place and also coincidences with the enforcement of a taxi ‘ban’ on travelling southbound during rush hour.  The 7am – 10am […]

9 years ago

Held between the 15th – 19th March this year, the St. Patrick’s Festival celebrates our national holiday with a global impact. Each year a cast of thousands of home-grown and international musicians, dancers, storytellers and performers take part in the Festival’s rich and vibrant artistic programme of events. This year’s theme for the festival is ‘Home’ and for […]

9 years ago

Famous Country Music Star Tim McGraw was forced to cut his Dublin gig short after collapsing on stage on Sunday night.  His wife Faith Hill – who was also supposed to perform at the 3Arena was seen addressing the crowd below after the incident took place. She said that Tim had “been super dehydrated. I […]

9 years ago

Trinity News is reporting that a number of students are currently blocking the entrances of the Book of Kells and Front Arch as they protest against the introduction of a €450 flat fee on supplemental exams. Yesterday, we told you how the Book of Kells was being reviewed negatively on Facebook to highlight the fee increase […]

9 years ago

Personally, we were hooked the minute we saw pjs, pillow and cinema but when we actually came across what films they were showing… …oh sweet baby Jaysus. What’s your usual plans for Easter? An absolute scrummage of a weekend on the beer topped with a dosage of eggs on the Sunday? Looking for something different […]

9 years ago

Not what us in the capital want to hear at all.  Irish Water has come out on Friday and said that water restrictions will remain in the Dublin area “for the foreseeable future” leaving us kind of in the dark about when it will be back to normal.  Speaking on Morning Ireland on Friday, Eamon Gallen, […]

9 years ago

On International Women’s Day on Thursday, the Cabinet approved a bill that will allow for the holding of a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Thousands took to the street on the same day to have their voices heard and exercise their right to give their opinions on why the eighth amendment should be repealed.  People came out […]

9 years ago

Dubliners are being warned about the risk of avalanches on the Dublin and Wicklow mountains following the aftermath of Storm Emma and the Beast From The East.  Accumulation of snow on high grounds in the Dublin area have led to “shelves of snow” forming and if these begin to break off and fall they could […]

9 years ago

Dublin Bus have announced on their website that they will be changing the timetables on two of their busies routes.  The revised timetable will affect routes Routes 68/a and 69 and will begin from Monday 26 March 2018.  They state that: “As a result of customer feedback there will be a revised timetable on Monday to […]

9 years ago

People started to raise their eyebrows when they spotted that a whole load of one star reviews had been submitted on a review on Trinity’s Book Of Kells page on Facebook. At the time of writing, there is 232 one star ratings and most of these have only been submitted in the last 48 hours which […]

9 years ago

A massive designer sample sale is currently underway in the capital and has been organised by Irish designers such as Manley, Jill De Burca, Coletti, Mana Swims, Edge Only. It is taking place in the Fumbally Exchange and the sample sale could see you grab a bargain that you would otherwise not even look at.  You […]

9 years ago

This is the ultimate way to kick-start your Friday.  Whether you want to catch up with your friends or even just catch up with yourself after a hard week of work, Afternoon Delights is going to be a game changer when it comes to planning your Friday’s after work.  Stella Theatre is your perfect chaperone […]

9 years ago

You can’t be going around doing this sort of kind deed without getting noticed, especially when it’s International Women’s Day.  A Reddit user took to the website in order to find a girl by the name of Laura who stayed by their best friend’s side while he was having a seizure on the Route 1 […]

9 years ago

The Irish Times is reporting that Bewley’s on Grafton Street is set to double its capacity on Thursday morning. The store will reopen its upper floors which will allow for it to cater for another 240 customers at a time.  Badly needed for a restaurant that is always flat out.  There has been constant queues […]

9 years ago

The first of four regional finals in this year’s Irish Restaurant Awards took place in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, on Wednesday night where 165 awards were presented to the country’s leading chefs, restaurants and pubs. Over 550 people attended the Leinster Regional Final on Wednesday evening where the top establishments in each county were named.  The […]

9 years ago

Two schools in Dublin have warned parents to be vigilant after there was two incidents of a “suspicious approaches” by men.  One incident happened in Castleknock while the other took place in Clondalkin when they individual children were walking home from school.  Gardaí said about the event in Castleknock that: “Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating reports […]

9 years ago

Irish Water has identified over 100 areas across Dublin to be hit with reduced pressure from 8pm on Wednesday night as 16,000 people remain without water and over 30,000 are on restricted supplies.  This reduction is being put in place so reservoirs are allowed to fill as the significant leakage coupled with the high demand is not […]

9 years ago

Lidl has released a statement regarding the future of its store in Fortunestown after a number of people broke into the store last Friday and proceeded to steal items from the shop. The building was demolished with a digger, and a safe was removed from the building. Gardaí and the defence forces were called to the […]

9 years ago

If you’re a sports fan you’ll know that Ireland are facing Scotland in this weekend’s Six Nations.  Ireland are still on form to collect the Six Nations, Triple Crown and Grand Slam with just the Scots and English standing in the way.  Ahead of the Ireland v Scotland NatWest Six Nations clash, Guinness alongside former […]

9 years ago

We know for a flying fact that we would get in trouble with our parents if we held a house party even 1/100th the size of this.  You might remember the mural in the main image popping up on Aungier Street just over a week ago and nobody could figure out what it was about.  There was […]

9 years ago