You may recall how outraged we were to discover that Raglan, a deadly independent clothes and coffee shop, was being replaced by Starbucks a few weeks ago. Well, it turns out we’re not the only ones…  I have raised the Starbucks planning issues (Drury St) w/ DCC and am waiting enforcement outcome #Starbucksplanning pic.twitter.com/kdgbcJDrMk — […]

10 years ago

Not long now ’til the whole country checks out mentally for a few days, to celebrate some shnakes being banned from our little island… It can be tricky deciding where to go, particularly when town can be so packed and you’ve got a crew on the hustle. So here are a few suggestions, just make sure you […]

10 years ago

DID SOMEBODY MENTION FREE FOOD?? As part of their ‘Cheat at Life’ campaign, the folks over at 48 are helping you to nab some free bites at some our favourite spots in the city tomorrow.  All you have to do is add them on Snapchat (forty8months), send them a snap, tweet it using #CheatatLife and then […]

10 years ago

Stuck for Paddy’s plans? Don’t you worry.  Here’s where you can fill up on some delicious food and brilliant cocktails while celebrating our brilliant little country.  Make sure to book ahead, or buy tickets where necessary because we expect these five places to be absolutely rammed on the day… Whitefriar Grill Serving brunch from 10:30am […]

10 years ago

Earlier this morning teams of armed gardaí raided 12 different premises in the Crumlin area of Dublin 12. According to The Journal, one commercial premises and 11 private homes were searched. There is a strong Garda presence in the area, with some traffic diversions in place and Garda helicopters surveying the area too. It is believed that […]

10 years ago

Pickle Eating House and Bar opened its doors at 43 Camden Street just last week – that’s down by the Tesco Express, Delahunt and Tolteca neck of the woods – and since then there’s been a great buzz about the place. With a focus on North Indian cuisine, Pickle is the latest Dublin restaurant to really push […]

10 years ago

Another week, another new venue opening their doors to the people of Dublin… This time round it’s Bar Rua on the site of the old Clarendon Inn at 32 Clarendon Street. Bar Rua is a modern take on the traditional Irish pub, open 7 days a week.  They also have a very interesting staff policy, in that they only hire people with […]

10 years ago

What feels like the longest week ever is drawing to a close, and now it’s time to kick back. There’s a heap of different things happening across this city this weekend, so we’ve picked out some of the best bits and bobs to check out… Friday Hail, Caesar! + Hollywood Golden Era Fancy Dress Party […]

10 years ago

Mother’s Day seems to have crept up on all of us again…  The realisation that you’ve got two days to get your shit together has just sunk in and you’re probably panicking right about now. Don’t worry though, because we’ve got your back There’s a lot of brilliant mammies across the country, so make sure you let […]

10 years ago

Twisted Doodles is back with another one of her brilliant illustrations for the shitty excuse for snow we’re experiencing today. Credit: Twisteddoodles. This illustration from a few month ago has never been more relevant… Credit: Twisteddoodles. So to recap: STAY INSIDE! To see more Twisted Doodles, click here or follow her on Instagram. READ NEXT: Klaw Has Just Launched A New Brunch Menu And It Looks Delish

10 years ago

A few days ago Boojum announced that they will be creating 120 new jobs as it rolls out four new stores across the country. There’s been much speculation as to where the new locations might be, with some reporting that two of the new stores will be in Belfast. However, we have gotten a tip that […]

10 years ago

Dublin experienced a bit of snowfall last night as we slept, and it looks like it is set to continue throughout the course of the day. Sadly it’s quite wet out there, so it doesn’t look like the snow will be sticking anytime soon… Snow in east Ulster and Leinster this morning will turn to rain […]

10 years ago

NYC’s mayor has agreed to end his two-year boycott of the city’s St Patrick’s Day Parade after a ban on openly gay groups marching has been lifted. New York City’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, refused to march in the parade in 2014, as a sign of solidarity because of the prohibition on LGBT groups. This is New York’s 255th parade, and […]

10 years ago

According to new research, those fond of swiping right are more likely to have an STI than people who don’t use dating apps such as Tinder. The study was carried out by MedExpress.co.uk who polled a total of 2,899 UK-based sexually active adults aged 18 and over.  A total of 1,440 participants used Tinder while the other 1,459 did […]

10 years ago

Great news for anyone on the jobhunt – PayPal has today announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Dublin.  The positions will be based in Paypal’s Global Operations Centre in Ballycoolin, Dublin. Exciting times we’re growing! All interested applicants can apply at https://t.co/02Cei7cdUX @irishjobfairy https://t.co/AQsfBXZMQC — PayPal Careers EU (@PayPalCareersEU) March 3, 2016 Over the next […]

10 years ago

Looking for a novel way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising this month? Look no further than Arnotts’ homeware department where you can purchase a swanky Smeg fridge in the colours of the Irish flag with the words ‘100 years’. It’s subtle, y’know? Another reason to love @ArnottsDublin pic.twitter.com/tcJHHVztdL — Dr BRIAN KENNEDY […]

10 years ago

Hundreds of workers at the Cadbury factory in Coolock began an indefinite strike this morning in a dispute over the outsourcing of jobs. The company plans to outsource 17 positions, a move which was instantly rejected by Unite and SIPTU. Both unions are now striking until the company changes their mind. The unions represent around 350 of the 900 employees at the Coolock plant. However […]

10 years ago

Klaw in Temple Bar has a tasty new brunch menu on the go, and it looks unbelievable. You can choose from the following tasty treats: french toast dipped in bourbon, stacks of pancakes with marshmallows and chocolate and lots of different eggs florentine options, as well as the usual Klaw favourites like lobster rolls and oysters. They also […]

10 years ago

Feeling a Westlife or Boyzone-shaped hole in your life? Nah, neither were we. However, Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden seem to think that the world needs more boyband vibes. The pair are teaming up to create a supergroup by the name of Boyzlife, who will perform all the greatest hits from both bands. The new project, is […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably heard of ice cream vans serving 99s at weddings, but have you ever encountered a little van doling out prosecco to guests? Prosecco 1754, based in the UK, came up with this genius idea and they have a range of different van options depending on the style of your event… Alternatively, you can […]

10 years ago

As anyone who has already left the house this morning can confirm, it’s pretty fucking rank out there. Storm Jake has arrived with quite the bang, and it looks like he won’t be letting up at any stage today. There will be wind, snow, hail, rain and just about everything nasty the Irish weather system […]

10 years ago

Love cake? Love prosecco? Celebrating your birthday today?  If you answered yes to all three of those questions then we have some good news for you… Our pals at Fallon and Byrne are celebrating 29 February by having cake and bubbles in their wine cellar this evening. If you are a Leap Baby, we’d love to see you next […]

10 years ago

Nothing like a lump sum landing in your bank account to make you want to go on the tear. There’s a rake of different things going on across the city this weekend, but here’s our pick of the five best gigs and DJ sets to check out… Friday Move D and Shanti Celeste at Opium Rooms David Moufang […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you just need a good cup of joe to wake yourself up in the morning. And for some, even getting to your nearest café can be a bit of a trek when there’s no caffeine in your system. What you REALLY need is good coffee in your gaff, and now you can get just […]

10 years ago

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! The Forty Foot has never looked better…  It looks so good in fact, that we’re seriously tempted to head out to Sandycove for a dip this weekend.  Wetsuit optional.  READ NEXT: Oh My Days – This Dublin Bar Are Now Serving Kopparberg, WKD And West Coast Cooler Daiquiris

10 years ago

McDonald’s Free Breakfast Friday is already in full swing, but what does that mean exactly? Well, you can get a free Sausage and Egg McMuffin or a Bacon and Egg McMuffin if you pop into any McDonald’s outlet before 10am this morning. You can’t really argue with free food, now can you? G’wan it’s Friday, treat […]

10 years ago

You know what would be amazing? A free bar tab to enjoy while watching Ireland (hopefully) kick England’s ass in the rugby this Saturday. The very kind souls at The Jar on Wexford Street have given us this delish prize to give away to one lucky winner… €200 worth of booze – that’s about 40 pints! How to enter 1. Go […]

10 years ago

After what seems like the longest winter on record, the sun has finally crept out of hibernation and spring is gradually warming up. So, in an ideal world we’ll be able to discard our winter coats over the coming weeks, and start wearing much brighter, lighter clothing. We were lucky enough to attend Littlewoods Ireland’s Spring/Summer […]

10 years ago

Tickets are flying out for Body&Soul festival, while music fans eagerly awaited any hints on the lineup. Thankfully the powers that be have finally appeared with the first lineup announcement. Feast your eyes on this… Santigold, St Germain, Floating Points, Mercury Rev, BADBADNOTGOOD, Wolf Parade, Sun Kil Moon, Junior Boys, Cassy, Mbongwana Star, Ibibio Sound Machine, Tanya Tagaq, Slow Magic, Jambinai ????, Ho99o9, Ninos Du Brasil, NAH, Rusangano Family, FJAAK, EMBRZ, Bitch Falcon, Talos, Saint Sister, Elm, TooFools, Forrests. Oh lawdy […]

10 years ago

As Friday’s election approaches, just about everyone has had enough of leaders debates, smear campaigns and canvassers who are dead behind the eyes. So it’s good to see that one of our favourite food spots in the city isn’t afraid to poke fun at what has been a ridiculous few weeks in the world of politics. […]

10 years ago

Since the news of Rafael Dos Anjos’ broken foot was announced yesterday, most of us were speculating as to who Conor McGregor would be fighting at UFC 196 in early March.  However, last night Dana White was a guest on ESPN SportsCentre and he was able to confirm that Nate Diaz will replace Farael Dos Anjos in the fight.  The […]

10 years ago

There are multimillion-euro plans in the works to build a world-class science centre in Dublin over the next two years. This morning The Office of Public Works will be publishing a planning application for the development. It is thought that the centre will take up the old north wing of the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort […]

10 years ago

We’re lucky in Dublin that we have so many gorgeous seaside towns mere minutes away from the city centre… Dún Laoghaire is one such town, and one that people come to from far and wide for a 99 from Teddy’s or a walk on the pier. This beautifully shot video from Dún Laoghaire Business Improvement District, […]

10 years ago

Love a bit of bubbly but haven’t got a clue when it comes to prosecco, champagne or cava? Awesome Bubbles hope to change just that! Set up by two Frenchies who live in Dublin they’re here to educate us all in all things bubbly… When we arrived in Dublin two years ago, we directly noticed that you […]

10 years ago

You know what’s great? Brunch. But, you know what’s even better? Free brunch.  The kind folk at Trinity City Hotel have given us an amazing prize to give away… Renowned for their brilliant Jazz Brunch weekends – you can enjoy classic brunch dishes with a modern Irish twist, healthy smoothies, eggs any way you like them and delicious cocktails!  Trinity City […]

10 years ago

We’re three quarters of the way through February, yet the cold weather doesn’t seem to be letting up just yet.  Anyone already on their commute can confirm that it’s cold and frosty out there this morning. The frost is supposed to clear gradually, to give a dry, bright day, with some good sunny spells at times. It’s […]

10 years ago

You know that craving you get when sitting at your desk – the one that nothing healthy will satisfy? Well a new study has discovered the times that we’re most likely to buckle under those urges…  11.01am, 3.14pm and 9.31pm are now known as ‘snack o’ clock’ according to a study carried out by Forza Supplements. Up […]

10 years ago

Local residents in the Camden Street area of Dublin 2 are opposing plans for a new €4m JD Wetherspoon pub, and an accompanying hotel with 98 bedrooms.  Wetherspoon have set their sights on the former homeless hostel at Camden Hall, directly opposite the Bleeding Horse at the top of Camden St. This is all part of a grand […]

10 years ago

A few months ago we were banging on about FEED, a new salad delivery service which offers healthy and socially conscious lunchtime options. Well this week FEED is offering lunch delivered for just €2 with all proceeds  going straight to their charity partner Mary’s Meals.  Mary’s Meals was started in Malawi, where they began feeding 200 children in one Malawian primary […]

10 years ago

Last night when you were sitting in bed surrounded by empty pizza boxes, an awards ceremony of epic proportions was taking place across town.  A total of 18 awards were given out last night at The Gossies in the Radisson Blu, St.Helen’s Hotel, Stillorgan and dear lord, it was a seriously glam affair.  Here’s a selection of tweets and […]

10 years ago

So you’ve already seen the Guinness ad with John Hammond, right? The pioneering talent scout spurned racial divisions in 1930s New York, famously describing himself as “the sometimes intolerant champion of tolerance” – and this series of short films featuring contemporary artists shows us just how fresh his legacy remains, several decades on. The films star contemporary artists like Rudimental and Lianne […]

10 years ago

Sometimes all you need in life is a bag full of beige… With so many spice bag lovers across the country, this t-shirt company are on to  a winner. At first glance – a sports brand, on closer inspection – a confession of obsession. Get one now so people will know where your allegiance lies when it comes to […]

10 years ago

Reckon you’ve got everything you need for your kitchen? You’re wrong, so very wrong. Sure, you’ve got cutlery and plates but do you have a pastaurus?! Read on to discover a world of kitsch kitchen possibilities you never knew existed… 1. Penguin Cocktail Shaker The cleverly named ‘Waddle You Have?’. One cool dude. 2. Lovebirds […]

10 years ago

You’d be surprised how many useless inventions people come up with for the simplest things in life… Take eggs, for example. You probably thought that all you need is a whisk and a frying pan to enjoy eggs in your day-to-day life… But how wrong you were! Read on to discover 9 of the most […]

10 years ago

Dublin in the spring is a thing of beauty.  The sun starts to shine off the Liffey once again, coats are shed as the temperatures climb back up into the teens (admittedly a ways off yet), and tourists scream at passers-by from their Viking Splash Tour buses with a renewed, sun-fueled vigor. But, as newcomers […]

10 years ago

We’ve done our homework in case you miss the off licence tonight, and are in need of some alcoholic beverages tomorrow. Pubs are closed on Good Friday, with thanks to the archaic Intoxicating Liquor Act – so the whole city will be on alcohol lockdown.  For 24 hours we have no access to alcohol, or so you think… but where there’s […]

10 years ago

Didn’t manage to get over to London for England V Ireland?  Don’t worry, we’ve picked out some of the best pubs across the city which will be showing the rugby coverage this afternoon.  We’re expecting a sensationally clash with our nearest neighbours – c’mon the lads! 1. The Back Page This is an amazing pub in Phibsborough, with tasty pizzas and ample space to […]

10 years ago

We had an absolutely deadly night at the Morrison last night at The Lovin Dublin Awards in Association with Estrella Damm…  Not only did we have a full house AND the cream of the Dublin food, hospitality and drinks industry in attendance, but we were also able to give out some richly deserved awards to the very best that our city […]

10 years ago

Following a sell-out night in January, Hennessy Lost Friday returns to the RHA on Friday, May 13 from 7pm, showcasing some of the most innovative creative talent from Ireland’s diverse arts scene. The second in the series of Hennessy Lost Fridays is being produced by LPM Bohemia duo, Chaz Preston and Hugo Jellet, best known […]

10 years ago

Think you’ve got game? Got some deadly lines when you’re meeting new people? Well surely you ain’t got as much game as Laura who appeared on First Dates Ireland last night, and informed her date Conor that “in a really nice way” he smells like her grandad… What have we learned from #FirstDatesIreland tonight ? “You […]

10 years ago