More incredulous financial revelations continue to emerge from State broadcaster. The Oireachtas Media Committee has today been given a detailed report of RTÉ’s barter account. During last week’s hearings, the broadcaster’s Chief Financial Officer Richard Collins said that he believed more than €1million had passed through the account. However, it has since emerged that RTÉ […]

3 years ago

This weekend Dublin’s Marlay Park throws its gates open to thousands of festival-goers for one of the Summer’s hotly anticipated festivals Large-scale music festivals are becoming few and far between in Dublin these days, but luckily Longitude is planted firmly on the calendar and is going nowhere. The lineup announcements for Longitude are always hotly […]

3 years ago

Louis Vuitton Luvr Dublin rapper Rejjie Snow walked the runway at Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 Show in Paris on June 20th. In Pharrell Williams’ debut collection as Creative Director of the brand, he opted for a star-studded set of models including UK rapper Dave and American rapper Pusha T. According to Louis […]

3 years ago

Permission has been granted for a multi-storey hotel to be built above the iconic retailer The green light has been given for a nine storey, 245 bedroom hotel over Arnotts department store in Dublin. The proposal by Fitzwilliam Real Estate involves two storeys with setbacks over Arnotts and a three storey element with setbacks over […]

3 years ago

The most affordable tasting menu in Dublin can be found tucked down a back street near Government Buildings It’s never wise to opt in for titling things in this game, but unfortunately in an industry that kneels at the all-important ruler of SEO, engagement and the algorithm. Claiming things to be the ‘best’ or ‘cheapest’ […]

3 years ago

The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is set to transform into Bikini Bottom next week for a limited time only. The Spongebob Musical is coming to Dublin next week, and if you’ve been a forever fan of the cartoon, you may want to check out this one-of-a-kind performance. Drag royalty Divina de Campo, who plays Plankton […]

3 years ago

At the moment it feels like every time you stick your nose out the door you end up spending €300 our new series 2 for €10 aims to claw some money back while still eating well. This recipe for beef ragu tagliatelle is a low-effort gem- with some help from a slow cooker and air […]

3 years ago

Our small but mighty team at Lovin Dublin and Lovin.ie are looking for a Social Media Executive to join us! Greencastle Media Group is Ireland’s largest digital media house. Creating innovative content solutions, driven to entertain and excite audiences across our many brand touch points. Our expertise combines an insightful understanding of our audience […]

3 years ago

There’s set to be a series of closures and timetable changes across the Easter Bank Holiday With preparations for the four-day weekend underway, the Luas has confirmed changes to their operating hours, and frequency and have flagged that some city centre stops will be closed during that time. Trams will be running on different operating […]

3 years ago

“It appears substantial but is innately hollow within. It represents nothing and commemorates nothing but itself.” Of all the monuments dotted around Dublin, The Spire elicits the most divisive of reactions, attitudes and nicknames. Over on our social channels, we posted a fantastic aerial video of the tip of the spire as dusk approaches, […]

3 years ago

Did we miss any? For one piece of art, the spire sure does elicit a wide range of emotions. Dubliner’s attitudes towards the piece which dominates O’Connell Street and the wider Dublin skyline, are as varied as you might imagine them to be. What is the spire Simply put it’s a massive sculpture set in […]

3 years ago

We are entering into a new phase of weekend dining, that no longer centres around the twilight zone between breakfast and lunch Ecohing the cultural barometer beloved of weekend magazines, Dublin-based food and drink influencer Sarah Hanrahan posted a video recently sharing an “unpopular opinion” that brunch was out and that Sunday Meals were in. […]

3 years ago

The fundraising event organised by Pieta and supported by Electric Ireland is back One of the country’s most important fundraising events of the year is back this May. Officially launched by Jennifer Zamparelli and Greg O’Shea on March 29th, funding from the event goes directly to Pieta’s services which enables them to continue providing free-of-charge […]

3 years ago

Concerns and fears over the future of small businesses in Ireland have been growing in the hospitality sector A survey has found that 65% of participating Irish restaurants are concerned about closing in the coming months, with inflation and staffing pressures cited as the leading cause for concern. Just under two-thirds of restaurant participants shared […]

3 years ago

This is not a drill, Heathers the musical is coming to Dublin! Heathers: The Musical is coming to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next month and we are absolutely here for the dramatisation of this cult classic. The musical is based on the deliciously dark and twisted 1989 horror-comedy starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Which […]

3 years ago

As part of a major electricity upgrade, EirGrid will install over 50km of underground electricity cables across Dublin EirGrid has published a list of routes earmarked for essential upgrades of the capital’s electricity grid. The Powering Up Dublin project outlines twelve potential routes, five of which will be chosen after a public consultation. The major […]

3 years ago

Ahead of the busy Summer period Dublin Airport has unveiled a detailed improvement plan With more than 1.5 million extra seats added across Dublin airport’s route network, this summer is expected to be 6% busier than last Summer. Dublin Airport has unveiled a plan to tackle the increase in passenger numbers and address pre-existing issues at […]

3 years ago

Irish hospitality has received some long-overdue recognition at the prestigious Michelin guide awards Dublin 8-based Spitalfields was awarded the Welcome and Service Award at the Michelin guide UK and Ireland awards, which took place on March 27th 2023. The manager of the Coombe-based restaurant-come-pub Declan Maxwell and his team were presented with the prestigious award […]

3 years ago

Garda arrived at the scene to arrange traffic diversions. Anti-immigration protestors blocked roads coming in and out of Dublin airport yesterday afternoon (March 26th), creating large queues of traffic. Dublin Airport warned of heavy traffic following the arranged protest, which was staged around the airport roundabout. Garda were present at the scene and some diversions […]

3 years ago

FreeNow has announced a €1.5 million bonus fund to incentivise taxi drivers to work across the St. Patrick’s weekend. With this weekend set to be the “busiest weekend of the year to date,” the taxi booking app has announced a bonus fund which it hopes will encourage drivers to pick up their car keys and hit […]

3 years ago

Much as we love them, not every spot in Dublin is parent friendly Much like goldie locks a location that you bring your parents has to be not too cold not too warm but just right (although they will probably accept food that is too salty). Not everywhere in Dublin fits this bill, and plenty […]

3 years ago

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3 years ago

Do have the craic tho While pieces on what to do in Dublin, may be ten a penny. Advice on what not to do in Dublin as a tourist is less so. Addressing some irritating stereotypes and tapping into some interesting Dublin lore, here’s what not to do in Dublin as a tourist: 18. Don’t […]

3 years ago

The event is to mark the release of the Better Call Saul star’s memoir Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama. Acclaimed actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk is coming to Dublin’s National Concert Hall for a “special one-night-only” event which will see him recount the twists and turns of his career live on stage. His only Irish date, the […]

3 years ago

Simply heartbreaking. Hundreds of people across the country have attended vigils in memory of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey in Dublin and Belfast. Mourners gathered at The Spire on Dublin’s O’Connell Street as well as at City Hall in Belfast. Many of those in attendance were carrying placards which read “Rest in Power” and “Trans Rights Now”. […]

3 years ago

‘Cos what’s better than watching a classic film with the gals? This time of year can be difficult for a lot of people, to say the least. We like a national day, and unfortunately, Valentine’s Day looms large on the calendar. Office chatter swirls around plans for that specific night, the shops are awash with […]

3 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland [FSAI] has issued a Prohibition Order to a Northside convenience store. The order was issued in January 2023 to World of Spices, on Dublin 1’s 12 Talbot Street, a Supermarket/Convenience store which specialises in Halal meat, fish, vegetables, sweets and hot snacks. According to the Irish Statute Book, a […]

3 years ago

Sister restaurants, cousin cafes, bar buddies, call it what you want but a surprising number of spots in Dublin are owned by the same people Knowledge is power when it comes to the hospitality scene in Dublin, clout can come in the form of knowing a variety of things. From what to order on a […]

3 years ago

The Dublin pub scene has been nothing but thriving since the eradication of ‘wet’ pubs from our vocabulary Dublin is awash with exciting new bar ventures, from the neighbourhood bar to the dog-friendly hideouts we’ve collected a list of our top openers that we can’t wait to visit this year: 5. Tapped Dublin 2’s 47 […]

3 years ago

It’s going to be a cold one. Met Éireann has issued a fresh Status Yellow weather warning for all of Ireland as temperatures are set to plummet this week. Issued on Monday morning (16 January), the alert is for low temperatures and ice and will take effect from 4pm on Monday until midday on Tuesday. […]

3 years ago

The much-anticipated Red Bull F1 showcase event sold out within minutes This Sunday (January 15th) will see thousands of Formula One fans taking to the streets of Dublin city centre to see the champion cars and drivers in person. Formula One World Champions Oracle Red Bull Racing will take to North Wall Quay in a […]

3 years ago

Let 2023 be the year that you finally tick off those spots from your ‘notes app’ While there’s not much else to do this time of the year, booking a couple tables at some nice restaurants seems like a finer idea than most. Get ahead of the crest of perennially rammed restaurants and get booking […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl Avoid the dreaded dry turkey this year with these tips Christmas dinner is the biggest meal of the year, and a lot can go wrong if you mess up the timing or ingredients. Not ideal when you’ve got a table full of hungry family members walking waiting at the table. […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl We’ve all been there, visitors on the doorstep and not a thing done in the house The guests have arrived, you’re still sweating over the oven, dinner isn’t ready, the table hasn’t been set, the Christmas playlist isn’t on, and – oh my God! – you haven’t had a minute […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl Have a vegan guest coming to Christmas dinner? It can be tricky to come up with ideas for meat- and dairy-free meals and sides that are both satisfying and suitable for the big day. Not to mention keeping the dinner budget-friendly. With the cost of the items that make up […]

3 years ago

The Civic Offices Canteen in Temple Bar’s Fishamble Street has been served with a closure order. A Dublin City Council [DCC] canteen has been served with a closure order- effective as of November 2022. The canteen of the Civic Offices is based in the Temple Bar offices on Fishamble Street. The canteen was one of […]

3 years ago

How safe is your air-fryer? A new study has discovered the most dangerous household appliances. In the past week alone, there was a stark rise in Google searches for “air fryer fire risk”. Confused.com has uncovered the most dangerous household appliances, by analysing government data on domestic appliance incidents in the last 10 years. Some […]

3 years ago

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some unwonted festive lighting appearing in Town When Christmas 2019 comes to mind, for most the memories of festive cheer and gaiety will come to mind, others (the ones who spend too much time on our fearless leader Elon’s platform) will remember it differently. Let me jog the memories of […]

3 years ago

2022 doesn’t rain in closures it pours Typically the unfortunate news from train stations these days is delays and clogged tracks, but this week the sad news came that Fasta in Connolly Train Station had closed. “We are heartbroken to announce that Fasta will no longer be able to continue trading at Connolly Train Station,” […]

3 years ago

Christmas is coming and the Lovin Dublin team are a-drafting their Christmas lists If you are in need of some Christmas present inspiration, look no further than the Lovin team’s carefully crafted list of items they dearly want. With a focus on class Irish companies, there should be something for everyone on this list, from […]

3 years ago

There will be a Tír Deli-sized hole in Baggot street for a long time to come The latest in an, unfortunately, lengthy list of Dublin hospitality businesses closing up shop is Tír deli, who announced they would be closing the doors of their original sandwich shop on Baggot street. “It breaks our hearts” the […]

4 years ago

Chance some Karaoke, enjoy a 10-course dinner and learn how to pour Japan’s No.1 beer at this once-off ‘beyond expected’ popup event When it comes to food experiences it’s hard to get more elite than an omakase dinner, which translates to “I leave it up to you” and involves the chef setting the entire […]

4 years ago

The holidays are coming. Yes, the Coca-Cola Christmas is back this year and are giving fans of the fizzy drink a chance to enjoy the first-ever Coca-Cola Real Magic Christmas Experience. Taking place in Dublin’s RDS from the 8th to the 10th of December, it will then travel up to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter from the […]

4 years ago

Get into the Christmas spirit – or to be precise, the Christmas wine – with a once-off wine tasting happening this month It’s hard to spot the flaw when it comes to attending a wine tasting, lashings of wine, a few nibbles and a nice dollop of education to throw into the mix. With the […]

4 years ago

Shopping sustainably has never been easier As our awareness of waste and plastic pollution continues to grow, more and more Zero Waste stores are popping up all over Dublin. These shops offer everything from food to bathroom essentials, that can be purchased without all the unnecessary packaging. Customers bring their own containers to fill with […]

4 years ago

The popular vicinity once again takes pride of place, though it’s in the relegation zone now… The cost of living crisis and the continued erosion of cultural spaces may well be sweeping through the capital and beyond, but there’s still room to rank a Dublin neighbourhood amongst the elite, it seems. Culture bible Time Out is back […]

4 years ago

An incredibly powerful image. An image of Vicky Phelan was projected onto Dublin’s historic General Post Office last night ahead of the film Vicky, which explores her campaign for justice for women impacted by the CervcialCheck Scandal. The portrait was created by artist Conor Merriman. Limerick woman Vicky took a smear test in 2011 which showed that […]

4 years ago

In a city the size of Dublin, “exclusive” experiences lie few and far between. The Daniel Libeskind-designed theatre has undergone some changes over the last while, with the opening of a new space and a refurbishment of The Circle Club lounge. The Terrace Club is a new club space occupying the top floor, with a […]

4 years ago

Get ready. Garth Brooks is heading to Croke Park for three nights this weekend, followed by two more the following weekend after huge demand for tickets. The sold-out gigs are set to see thousands of fans from across the country and further afield head to the stadium to see the country singer take to his […]

4 years ago

The cost of living crisis in Ireland just keeps on revving up. Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin is set to give nobody what they want for Christmas with the introduction of parking fees for customers. A major refurbishment of the centre is under development, which will deliver “new and more sustainable ways” to access Liffey Valley. […]

4 years ago