Whether you’ve moved to the big s(h)moke or have been born and bred in the capital, there’s always something special about taking your mother out for a nice lunch in the city. But you probably don’t want to be taking her somewhere where she “can’t hear herself think!”, doesn’t like the cut of that shifty-lookin’ […]

9 years ago

So you want to bring your mammy somewhere nice to eat, but you’re not too sure where. You probably don’t want to be taking her somewhere where she can’t hear herself think, doesn’t like the cut of that shifty-lookin’ waiter, or deems the menu to have more notions than food. In no particular order, here […]

10 years ago

“Sorry, did you mean to say Wexford? Wait, it’s beside Cork yeah? It’s in Leinster though, right? Yup – if you’re from Waterford, you’ll know all too well that these are the questions every Dub throws at you once they hear where you’re from. The treasures Waterford has to offer are regularly overlooked by people […]

10 years ago

Budding entrepreneurs, business managers, distributors, investors and insatiably curious foodies packed into Temple Bar’s Button Factory for LovinDublin’s sold-out Food Connect yesterday which was kindly sponosored by Mazars, Deliveroo, Bord Bia and Opengastro. Laden down with goodie bags containing Keogh’s Crisps, Skelligs Chocolate, Herbel Crest drinks, Dr. Coy’s Chocolate and Proper Corn, attendees seated themselves […]

10 years ago

Cycling in Dublin has been undergoing quite a renaissance in recent years. While the lanes might still remain rather patchy overall (and are too often used by taxis and HGVs as a handy extra four feet of driving space), it’s fair to say more and more people are coming around to the benefits of getting […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s ice cream is among the best in the world – not our words, but those of Francis Ford Coppola. Based on the evidence of this list, it’s hard to argue against him. Our expertise in dairy production coupled with our natural charm means two essential ingredients of a brilliant Italian-style ice cream parlour are […]

10 years ago

While hardly a cocktail connoisseur’s chosen tipple, Long Islands have a strong following and an infamous reputation because they pack such a punch. It might have something to do with containing vodka, gin, rum and tequila (and orange liqueur for good measure) – or maybe it’s the cola – but people tend to get pretty […]

10 years ago

It’s the time again. Newsagents, convenience stores and sweet shops across the land are preparing for another season of supplying the unrefreshed masses with the best known antidote to being warm, sweaty and thirsty – consuming a 99. While most 99s are a perfect treat to accompany fine weather, this doesn’t mean there isn’t quite […]

10 years ago

This weekend the capital plays host to a range of even more interesting gigs, ranging from up-and-coming artists to established stars. The Iveagh Gardens’s summer series leads the way with two particularly impressive bookings, but there’s plenty of live music to look forward to over the next few days; here’s our selection of the best. […]

10 years ago

Worried your summer hasn’t got off to quite the right start, or looking to begin July in style to set you up for the rest of the month? There’s a heap of fantastic gigs taking place this weekend to satisfy your desires! From big outdoor singalongs to underground dance-a-thons, these are some of the best […]

10 years ago

The start of the festival season may have taken the best out of you over the past few days, but if you’re spirited enough to venture out again there’s a great range of gigs on in the capital this weekend! Here’s our pick of the very best.. Friday Kodaline, Royal Hospital Kilmainham Fresh off the […]

10 years ago

The weekend of Body & Soul and Sea Sessions are upon us, but if you haven’t managed to find a way to either of these, there’s no need to fortify yourself on the couch in your PJs, Dublin has plenty of interesting gigs to choose from! From the experimental to the wistful, electric to acoustic, […]

10 years ago

Whether its feeling of picking up something pre-read and pre-loved or the low cost, sometimes there’s no greater refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life than browsing around a second hand book shops. As a city of such literary prestige, it’s no surprise that Dublin has some wonderful places to pick up a […]

10 years ago

Mid morning snack: check. In the right mood to sit down somewhere nice and ponder: check. But where to go? If you’re looking for a quaint place to eat on your own, somewhere you can nip out for a quick break while you guzzle down your morning juice or coffee, or searching for the ideal […]

10 years ago

Food, glorious food! There’s always top nosh available in this fine city – however glorious weather is something we can only boast about during a very select time of the year. So what better way to combine those two wonderful things than to head to an outdoor market? Outdoor markets are admired by food lovers […]

10 years ago

Dublin does pubs better than any other city: they’re cosy, warm (in temperature and character) and serve various world-renowned local drinks. Basically, they’re the kind of places anyone in their right mind would enjoy passing an evening tucked away inside. But when better weather arrives and this ecosystem is disturbed, suddenly, sitting outside with your […]

10 years ago

While summer ‘officially’ transitions into Autumn at midnight on Monday night, it’s a well known fact that Ireland experiences its finest batch of sun in its final stretch of sound weather. That’s a good an excuse as any to head out and have a bit of fun this weekend! Check out our list of the […]

10 years ago

The Pepper is dead, long live the Pepper. The sudden news and subsequent announcement of a closing bash has dominated many people’s talk of nightlife for the weekend, but as well as this mammoth event there’s plenty of other great options going too! It’s not all quality tunes on the decks as well: The Sugar […]

10 years ago

If you think last week’s long weekend has defeated you then you should probably consider the following expressions: “homegrown talent”, “oustanding range of sounds”, “dancefloor bliss” and “ah g’wan”.. This weekend we’ve got a great range of acts in our select picks of all the concerts going on in the city. The highlight has to […]

10 years ago

With so many festivals taking place over the weekend, you might think that activity in the city centre would be at a low ebb. But oh brother – the truth is quite the contrary. Between Beatyard after parties, hip-hop madness and a techno-themed birthday for one of Dublin’s best nights, you’re sorted for the boogie […]

10 years ago

This weekend boasts another eclectic mix of sounds, from electric to indie, local acts to globetrotters. There’s plenty to enjoy and help you blow off some stream in the capital over the next few days, to help you in the quest, we’ve made a list of some of the best options out there. Enjoy! Friday […]

10 years ago

From big band brass to big venue DJing, Dublin offers a stellar range of fantastic acts for you to explore this weekend. Saturday in particular leaves one spoiled for choice if electronic music is your jam, with at least three notable events worth checking out. What’s even more enticing is that all these headline acts […]

10 years ago

Vinyl has seen a massive rise to popularity in the last few years despite everyone claiming the digital music is the way forward. Due to this there has been an increasing number of quality spots in Dublin to pick up vinyl operating over the past while. With this in mind, we thought we’d take the […]

10 years ago

Sadly Sunday isn’t going to involve another trip to Cardiff, but on the upside, the government has decided to give us all an extra day to chillax. And, bunch of very creative people have decided to run quality music events on this extended weekend for your enjoyment. Magic! This week we’ve got new local talent […]

10 years ago

While 1PM Sunday is destined to see pubs and living rooms across the country stuffed full of bodies cheering on the boys in green, that leaves a whole rake of hours free over the weekend for other activities. We all know there’s nowt better to be devoting that time to than the pursuit of quality […]

10 years ago

Ah, Autumn. Not quite cans by the canal weather, not quite the time for Uniflu to listen to Aunt Nora’s opinions on the new roundabout by the church whilst contemplating another leftover turkey sandwich. A perplexing season; no-man’s land, perhaps. The safest bet for a sound passage through it all is simply to have riotous […]

10 years ago

So September creeps definitively to a conclusion, October’s shorter nights make a claim on your life and all of a sudden the concept of hitting up the great outdoors mid-week is surrendered to supermarket queues and Netflix. Fear not, for this is why weekends and live music exist and indeed are so often paired together. […]

10 years ago

Gather up the last of your summer wine and maybe have an Autumn bottle in reserve because Dublin boasts some deadly gigs going this weekend. There’s a whole heap to choose from and narrowing it down to five is a tricky task, but here’s our list of the best live music on the cards over […]

10 years ago

So yes, seemingly everyone has fled for the green pastures of Stradbally and quality gigs appear for the moment a distant reality. There’s no need to sit at home pitching a tent in your garden or screaming ’til your voice goes hoarse – the capital still boasts plenty of entertaining live music events this weekend! […]

10 years ago

We’re on the cusp of it being ‘that time of year again’. The time of work parties, friends returning from far flung places and naff jumpers. Among all this reverie and Pogues-singing there can often be scant little time to catch a good gig – so now’s an ideal time to experience some quality live […]

10 years ago

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled”. The words of the great historian Plutarch speaking on the topic of curiosity. One might think a time hop to an evening at Hendrick’s Gin’s Chambers Of The Curious might lead to a reassessment of that statement. A heady experience […]

10 years ago

While the weather is undergoing a dramatic change of identity, we can all take some solace in the fact that Dublin is chugging along nicely with a familiar level of top quality gigs for you to experience. This week we’ve got a range of hip-hop acts (both a veteran and some experimental up and comers), […]

10 years ago

After Joey’s raucous Forbidden Fruit set back in May, it was far from surprising to see him popping back to Irish shores for another round, and even less surprising to find it a hotly-anticipated sell out. Having won over the Dublin crowd back in Kilmainham’s spacious fields, a solo indoor gig in The Academy’s cage-like […]

10 years ago

If you were lucky enough to get to Metropolis last weekend then there’s an extremely high chance you caught a whopper gig somewhere along the way. So if you’re like me and that’s only whet your appetite for more music, then look no further – here’s the top five concerts taking place this weekend! This […]

10 years ago

Maybe you didn’t get tickets in time, it ain’t your cup o’ cha, or you’re morally opposed to attending a festival that doesn’t involve mucky wellies… But if you aren’t frequenting the RDS and its music-packed halls this weekend then fear not, there’s plenty of quality gigs happening around town and here is thepick of […]

10 years ago

Storm Desmond has just about finished up, but the great emotional swirl of Christmas anxiety is only kicking in… With presents and social events demanding your attention, this can be one of the most hectic times of the year unless you have a solid game plan. It’s with this in mind we’ve devised a short guide to […]

10 years ago

This weekend features another stellar line up of concerts taking place in the city, Saturday in particular being absolutely jam-packed with fantastic gigs.  It’s tricky to pick just five from the range of quality concerts taking place, but here’s a nice range of sounds and crowds that’s sure to fit your musical mood. Friday Sim Simma w/ Born Cheating & […]

10 years ago

It seems like the festive season manages to arrive a little earlier each year – and with all the usual frenzied racing to work deadlines, stressing about “getting the last few items” for presents, catching up meals and drinks… and a whole load of other unplanned business!  With so much going on it can be […]

10 years ago

Spring has sprung… but it’s colder than ever. While outdoor cinemas and BBQs are still some distance off on the horizon, there’s still plenty of appealing events taking place indoors this time of year. From dance classes to theatre, and laughing to clubbing – here’s a range of events for you to feast your eyes on! Beginners Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba Class […]

10 years ago

The grimmest month of the year is very nearly over, and everyone’s bank accounts are looking a lot healthier than they have in weeks. So what better to do than celebrate with some fun things to do this weekend? Here’s our pick of six brilliant ways to kick back over the next two days… Home Barista […]

10 years ago

So you’re off the booze for the month, either on a health buzz or as punishment for your Christmas socialising. You’ve been keeping it steady in the wake of the festive season.  The clean buzz isn’t the worst – you’re in the smug league of people carrying yoga mats and jogging on the spot by traffic lights. […]

10 years ago

For a genre so steeped in the concept of social justice, rap music has a peculiar and complex blind spot when it comes to women’s rights. Although addressing this problem is not expressly Ange Haze’s mission, her commitment to laying all her cards on the table as part of her brutally honest, often aggressive style […]

10 years ago

If you’ve a dry January of any description on the go, it can be hard to find alternatives to the pub.  However, we understand your plight, so we have found five interesting activities you can do in Dublin this weekend that don’t require having a pint in your hand… Upcycling and Basic Sewing Afternoon Tea The Design […]

10 years ago

One of the great joys of living in Dublin is its proximity to the seaside – spontaneous plans can be acted upon simply by hopping on a bike, bus or DART and you can be dipping your toes in the sea in a matter of minutes. With the sun finally showing its face today, we […]

10 years ago

While many might percolate their own in the morning and thermos it, sometimes nothing beats a nice, friendly place to sit down and enjoy a hot drink, especially if you’ve to be active in the city before 8am. Not all great coffee houses open before 8am however and going on a hunt in the early […]

10 years ago