The Penneys stores in Blanchardstown and Dundrum will be open all night tonight in a bid to keep queues at the branches to a minimum. With just a week left until Christmas, Penneys have confirmed that their stores in the Blanchardstown Centre and Dundrum Town Centre will remain open from 8am on Friday, December 18 […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council have opened public consultation for the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028. Public consultation on the plan consists of 10 key themes, issues and challenges and citizens of Dublin are now invited to offer their views on a plan that will shape the capital over the coming years. A spokesperson for […]

6 years ago

TV presenter Laura Whitmore has responded to an article today that claims she got married in Dublin last month. The Irish Sun reported this morning that Bray native Laura Whitmore married her Scottish boyfriend Iain Stirling at a small ceremony in Dublin’s City Hall on November 11. The article states that 25 guests were present […]

6 years ago

It’s 10 days until Christmas so it’s about time to crank up the Christmas tunes and get into the spirit. That’s what this helicopter was doing today as it flew over Dublin, leading to a number of people taking to social media to find out what it was about. One of our own team members […]

6 years ago

Behold! A picture that will have you salivating at the prospect of waking up to a gigantic breakfast box this Christmas morning. Pip’s Café and Deli in Crumlin have begun taking orders for their Christmas breakfast box and the sight of it is enough to have us reaching for the phone already. The box includes […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council have issued a statement refuting reports that Temple Bar has been issued with a blanket outdoor dining ban. It had been reported earlier that licences for outdoor seating in Temple Bar that had been issued prior to Level 5 restrictions would not be reissued, with a concern over access for emergency vehicles […]

6 years ago

It might be hard to believe but this weekend will be the second last before Santa comes down the chimney and the turkey is laid out on the Christmas dinner table. There are doubtless many people reading this who have yet to start their Christmas shopping and while it is a year like no other, […]

6 years ago

Restaurants in Temple Bar have been issued with an outdoor dining ban by Dublin City Council. While businesses in other parts of the city centre are being encouraged to set up outdoor dining facilities, those in the Temple Bar area have been told that they are not allowed to do so. Licences for outdoor seating […]

6 years ago

Condé Nast Traveler has included Loose Canon on Drury Street in its 2021 list of the Best Bars and Restaurants in the World. The list published by Condé Nast focuses on its writers’ favourite spots around the world to enjoy dinner and drinks and Loose Canon Cheese & Wine on Drury Street has made the […]

6 years ago

This Christmas, like during the rest of 2020, we’re all going to have to get used to life being just a little bit different. Sure, the lights are up around Grafton Street and a limited number of Henry Street traders are allowed to operate but it’s fair to say the Christmas buzz is slightly diluted […]

6 years ago

Forbidden Fruit have announced that early bird tickets for the 2021 edition of the festival will go on sale on Friday morning. Like pretty much everything else in 2020, Forbidden Fruit was put on hold due to Covid-19. However, with positive vaccine news now arriving every day, organisers of festivals such as FF are hopeful […]

6 years ago

Labour TD Alan Kelly has said the reason he was seen not wearing a mask on the Luas is because he was “distracted while watching the Man United match”. Leader of the Labour Party Alan Kelly has issued a statement after he was pictured on the Luas last night without wearing a face covering. The […]

6 years ago

Looking for a Splash of Magic in your dessert this Chirstmas? Avonmore Cream can help you with that. Dessert is an essential part of any Christmas meal and with Avonmore Cream, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to make yours perfect this year. Avonmore’s Festive Cream range consists of Freshly Whipped Brandy Cream, Baileys […]

6 years ago

The traditional city centre Christmas Eve busk won’t be allowed to take place this year due to a ban issued by Dublin City Council. DCC has banned buskers from performing on the streets of Dublin throughout December in order to adhere to public health guidelines. The Irish Times reports that a letter was issued to […]

6 years ago

There’s an eerie atmosphere in Dublin this afternoon as the city is covered with fog. The All-Ireland Football semi-final between Mayo and Tipperary was already unusual enough by being played in December but throw a thick blanket of fog into the mix and things get that bit stranger. On the pitch, Mayo have made light […]

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The public has been issued with a reminder to let restaurants know if they won’t be turning up for their booking. During the windows of 2020 in which restaurants have been allowed to open, there have been a number of issues arising from people not turning up after booking a meal. A number of venues […]

6 years ago

It’s All-Ireland semi-final weekend and traditionally, Devitts would be heaving with GAA fans before, during and after the action at Croke Park. However, 2020 isn’t like any other year and the fact that the semi-finals are taking place three weeks before Christmas is enough to tell us that. Like many other pubs across the city […]

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Saturday was reportedly a “very good day” for business in the city as shoppers hit the streets following a Covid-19 enforced delay to the annual festive rush. Non-essential retail outlets reopened on Tuesday and after a steady start to the week, businesses in the city centre saw a lot of activity yesterday. Speaking on Newstalk […]

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The tradition of checking out the Strawberry Hall’s Christmas decorations won’t be happening this year after the pub confirmed it won’t be opening in December. Known as one of the most Christmassy pubs in the whole of Dublin, the Strawberry Hall usually transforms into a North Pole wonderland once the festive season begins. However, this […]

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Level 3 restrictions kicked in this weekend and if you’re wondering what pubs are open in town than look no further. Level 3 means that restaurants, as well as pubs that can serve food from their own on-site kitchen, can reopen their doors for indoor dining, within certain restrictions. These include a six-person limit on […]

6 years ago

The Jervis Shopping Centre has been ordered to close its Santa Grotto over concerns that it would lead to “additional congestion”. The Department of Enterprise ordered the closure of the Jervis Santa Grotto due to concerns over increased congestion as Dublin as Covid-19 measures are eased in Dublin. Non-essential retail outlets reopened earlier this week […]

6 years ago

A new coffee shop called Sister Ray opened up this morning where the Pot Bellied Pig used to be in Rathmines. Locals in D6 would have seen Sister Ray coming together over the past few weeks and the doors have now been opened to the public. At 8am, the new coffee shop officially began trading, […]

6 years ago

A first look at the planned Clerys Quarter has been unveiled today, offering a glimpse at the proposed project on the historic Clerys Building site on O’Connell Street. Clerys Quarter will be centred on the refurbishment and extension of the historic Clerys Building, which was known for being a prime meeting point for Dubliners for […]

6 years ago

Popular wing joint Wishbone is donating its takings for the whole of Thursday to Inner City Helping Homeless. Every year since the first Wishbone branch opened on Montague Street in 2016, the restaurant has donated a day’s takings to Inner City Helping Homeless. While the team have acknowledged that 2020 has been challenging for the […]

6 years ago

Sprezzatura have announced that they will be opening a new restaurant in Rathmines later this month. The new location will be located just south of Sprezzatura’s other branch on Grantham Street and news of its arrival was announced on Instagram last night. The post thanked customers for their support throughout 2020, something which they said […]

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year but due to Covid-19 restrictions, we won’t be able to enjoy Christmas like we normally do. Ireland is reverting to Level 3 restrictions for December, meaning that restaurants and pubs that serve food are allowed to reopen. Despite “demanding” that they should be treated equally by the […]

6 years ago

Henry Street traders have been given the green light to set up their stalls in the run-up to Christmas. It had previously been thought the Henry Street traders would not be allowed to operate this festive season due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, after three weeks of talks between traders, Dublin City Council and Lord Mayor […]

6 years ago

Marlowe & Co in Dublin 8 is selling coffees for just €2 today to celebrate one year of business. Given the 2020 we’ve endured, Marlowe & Co have extra reason to celebrate their first birthday. In an act of appreciation towards their loyal customers, the bakery is selling coffee for just €2 for the whole […]

6 years ago

Penneys have reopened their doors today and for some people that meant an early start as they looked to beat the inevitable queues. Like countless other shops around the country, Penneys is permitted to reopen from today as Ireland moves out of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions and into Level 3. The new measures mean that […]

6 years ago

The Back Page is one of Dublin’s foremost sports-themed bars so it’s no surprise that they’re honouring the late Diego Maradona this week. In keeping with their weekly tradition of offering free pizza to anyone with a particular first name, this week The Back Page has chosen the names Diego and Dalma. Diego is of […]

6 years ago

Green Bench Café on Montague Street have said that they are “deflated to hear” that their building is included for plans for a “massive super pub” project. A popular spot among workers and passers-by in the Camden Street/Harcourt Street area, Green Bench Café took to Instagram this morning to express their dismay at plans for […]

6 years ago

Leeson Street restaurant Le Perroquet has confirmed that its new branch on Wicklow Street will be opening to the public in December. With Ireland set to revert to Level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow, restaurants around Dublin are preparing to reopen. Le Perroquet on Leeson Street is one of those venues but the team has […]

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It’s Late Late Toy Show day and children all over the country are preparing to eat some treats while watching Ryan Tubridy try out all the gadgets that Santa will be bringing this year. Most little ones will be watching the Late Late Toy Show unfold from the comfort of their sofas but for some, […]

6 years ago

Longitude has revealed the line-up for its 2021 festival and naturally, it features many of the names who were due to appear at Marlay Park in 2020. Leading the way for Longitude 2021 are Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator. All three were due to appear at Longitude 2020 before Covid-19 restrictions put […]

6 years ago

A proposal for the future of Trinity College could see and end to physical lectures for larger classes and the sale of some historic campus buildings. An Irish Examiner report this afternoon outlines details of the Trinity Futures Discussion Paper, including a suggestion to sell surplus parts of the campus. A new ‘Smart Working Model’ […]

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Michael’s Restaurant in Mount Merrion has confirmed it will remain closed next month due to “the lack of guidance we have received and the speed at which December is approaching.” The Government is set to make a formal announcement tomorrow on how Ireland will exit Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions on December 1. While restaurants are […]

6 years ago

On Thursday of this week, our friends across the Atlantic will be celebrating a Thanksgiving like no other. Like the rest of the world, they’ve had to get used to Covid-19 restrictions and Thanksgiving will be no exception. The same applies for anyone celebrating here in Dublin with indoor dining still prohibited, until December 1 […]

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“Children in Direct Provision feel isolated enough without having to feel like they’re missing out on Christmas as well.” Daniel Lambert, Chief Operating Officer at Bohemian FC, is unwavering as he tells me about his involvement the MASI Christmas Toy Drive that’s now in its third year. “It’s never any easy decision for any of […]

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Gardaí have said that “no breaches” were detected after a video emerged of large crowds gathering in the city centre last night. Earlier today, Grogans pub on South William Street posted that they are “furious” after the area around their premises was left in a “disgraceful state” this morning. The pub shared a video which […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! A speciality food and wine shop called Margadh has opened up in Howth. From the people behind Mamo Restaurant in the coastal town, Margadh specialises in artisan food and wine with everything from salads to sausage rolls to duck […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! The Cake Cafe in the city centre have reported that they have already received a ‘huge amount’ of orders for their range of Christmas treats. A relatively hidden gem, the Cake Cafe is located at the back of the […]

6 years ago

Grogans have reacted after a social media video emerged of crowds gathering outside their premises on South William Street last night. The clip, which was retweeted on the Grogans Twitter account, shows a large number of people socialising in the area, with Grogans seen in the background towards the end of the video. Sharing the […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Dublin’s Light House Cinema shop has got a great range of gifts that will satisfy any movie lover in your life this coming Christmas. It’s been a stressful year and for many people, movies will have helped to get […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! This story just goes to show that even the President of Ireland needs the comfort of a Chinese takeaway every now and again. Former President Mary McAleese appeared on the Six O’Clock Show last night, where she fielded questions […]

6 years ago

The Coronas have confirmed that their traditional Christmas show at the Olympia will go ahead this year, albeit it slightly different circumstances to normal. Usually, The Coronas Christmas shows at the Olympia Theatre are packed with fans but this year that won’t be possible due to Covid. Instead, the band have confirmed that they perform […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Donabate has welcomed a new coffee shop in the form of Triangle Coffee Co, which opened in the area earlier this week. Today marks the start of the first weekend of operation for Triangle Coffee Co in Donabate with […]

6 years ago

Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for the entire country which will be valid in different areas at different times. Gusts of up to 90km/h are expected around the country and people living in Dublin should note that the status yellow wind warning for Leinster is valid from 12 noon until 6pm today. The advisory […]

6 years ago

The famous Henry Street stalls will not be permitted to set up this Christmas due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to The Herald, Dublin City Council has told the Committee for Casual Trading that ‘a decision had been made “at the highest level” against allowing the traditional Christmas street market to go ahead.’ Reacting […]

6 years ago

In the midst of this lockdown, we know that some of our Drumcondra readers are craving all of the local tastes they’ve come to know over the years. Just because you can’t dine in at some of your favourite Drumcondra restaurants, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favourite dish at home. Plenty of Drumcondra […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Dublin City Council have announced that 17 Dublin locations will be lit up as part of the Winter Lights festival. Now in its third year, Winter Lights will transform Dublin into a winter wonderland this December with 17 locations […]

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