Sometimes all you want is to go for a few relaxing pints. While it may be a bank holiday weekend, you don’t have to go on a mad one. In fact, sometimes the quiet nights turn out to be the best. Here are five places that are lovely for a few quiet ones. Disclaimer; […]

7 years ago

Having a list of takeaways that you can rely on when you’re on your period is essential. It’s part of your basic survival kit during that week of cravings, hormones, fatigue and overall crappiness. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a definitive list of takeaways that will get you through any and every […]

7 years ago

Does anyone else get a little too excited about going out for dinner? Maybe it’s just because I don’t go for three-course meals very often, or maybe it’s because I’m a massive child that gets excited about the prospect of a bag of jellies with a movie on a Friday night. Whatever the reason, I […]

8 years ago

We all know someone who loves organisation, but this Dublin restaurant spreadsheet takes it to a whole new level. It’s pretty damn impressive. Dining out this weekend? Check the Dublin 2018 restaurant spreadsheet: https://t.co/NURzX4V1US pic.twitter.com/4pz8sTmzT5 — Seán Cannon-Earley (@seanearley) September 28, 2018 It’s sorted by area and type of food, so if you’re in Dublin […]

8 years ago

Gather your pals and get ready to dance ’20s style because a Peaky Blinders Ball is coming to Dublin. Taking place in Sams Bar on January 25, revellers will party the night away to memorable music from DJ Guv. All proceeds from this unforgettable tonight will be going to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. The event […]

8 years ago

Trying to find somewhere to rent in Dublin right now is beyond grim. Extortionate rents, tiny rooms, inadequate amenities and over-crowding are par for the course when attempting to find yourself somewhere half decent to live. A video posted on Twitter shows the wretched reality of the rental market is at the moment. Posted online […]

8 years ago

Anyone have €6,000 a month lying around to spend on rent? Or €3,850 for that matter? No? Neither do we tbh, but on the off chance you do, then you should check out this new luxury development in Ballsbridge. Catering to the 1%, No.1 Ballsbridge is described on daft.ie as “by far the most prestigious […]

8 years ago

A number of flights have been delayed or cancelled this morning as Storm Diana moves across the country, bringing rain and gale force winds. The peak of the storm reached the capital at around 11am today so travellers are being asked to check their flight status with the airlines. A yellow wind warning is in […]

8 years ago

A dolphin was spotted in the Liffey earlier today and someone caught it on camera. The Twitter user spotted the dolphin down by the docks near the Jeanie Johnson famine ship. Have a look at the little guy in the videos below: EXTRA EXTRA DOLPHIN IN THE LIFFEY ???????????? pic.twitter.com/Hmd3LfwQ63 — ????sohotsospicy???? (@sohotsospicy) November 28, […]

8 years ago

Dublin City Council is close to passing a motion that will allow log cabins to be built on family properties. The Councillor who proposed the motion said the proposal will help families who are stuck in the rental market and those priced out of the housing market. According to the Irish Examiner, John Lyons of […]

8 years ago

Over 1,000 people are without electricity in Dublin today due to the stormy weather. People in Dundrum, Sutton, Rathgar and Glasthule are experiencing outages. The ESB has apologised for the interruption in supply and are working to restore power to those affected as soon as possible. “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are […]

8 years ago

Beatles member and all-round legend, Paul McCartney, could play in Dublin for the first time in 10 years for a special gig. No exact date has been confirmed but according to the Sunday World, McCartney was inspired to do one of his infamous “guerilla gigs” after he saw a picture of the plaque that commemorated […]

8 years ago

We all know a dog is for life not for Christmas, but we also know that animal charities are pushed to capacity around this time as people abandon their little fluffers. With that in mind, we wanted to do a little round up of just some of the most gorgeous doggos that are looking for […]

8 years ago

Kellie Harrington has won gold at the Women’s World Elite Boxing Championships in New Dehli. The Dubliner defeated Thailand’s Sudaporn Seesondee 3-2 in a split decision in the final for the lightweight title. President Michael D Higgins took to Twitter to congratulate Harrington. He said, “My congratulations to Kellie Harrington on her outstanding achievement today, […]

8 years ago

Do you know your Gazorpazorps from your Delphi 6’s? Or your Wubbalubbadubdubs from your Cronenburgs? If so, and you fancy doing something different tonight, then you should check out the Rick & Morty Table Quiz on tonight in the capital’s The Clockwork Door on Wellington Quay. Organised by The Crack Network, the night promises madness […]

8 years ago

Flights in and out of Dublin were cancelled this morning due to an Irish Aviation Authority radar issue. Data from the flight tracking website, Flight Radar 24 showed flights due to take off as still on the runway and arriving flights holding off landing. According to several reports, flights from/to Dublin Airport (DUB) are currently […]

8 years ago

Management at The Ivy on Dawson Street has issued a notice saying waiters can no longer take any payments from guests, after a row broke out recently when tips were allegedly not being shared as per company policy. The notice said that because of the row there would be no bonuses paid to any of […]

8 years ago

The Port Tunnel will be closed for a number of hours after a truck became stuck inside. Traffic going southbound will be unable to enter the tunnel for the next few hours. The truck was above the height restrictions, and emergency services have so far been unable to remove the truck. The northbound route remains […]

8 years ago

Are you a true Potter fan? Are you constantly espousing the virtues of the books over the films despite knowing the movies inside out as well? If so, then round up the crew and try your luck at this Harry Potter Quiz tomorrow night. Brought to you by Egghead Quizzes, the Harry Potter and the […]

8 years ago

The year was 2002, you were a moody/angsty teen or pre-teen and The Coral’s Dreaming of You was played on repeat. Pretending to be into the, hitherto unheard of, Liverpool band was the height of sophistication and coolness, or so you thought as you pined after Joe/Joanna down the road, ‘up in your lonely room.’ […]

8 years ago

It’s safe to say that we’ve all been happily reliving our youths since the Dublin date for the Spice Girls tour was added. If you’ve been replaying and belting out all their songs ad nauseam, (to the utter dismay of all the people around you), then this event has your name written all over it. […]

8 years ago

A pair of Orca whales were spotted off the Dublin coast yesterday. The two whales were spotted just of the coast of Howth by Shipwright John Leonard. According to the Irish Whale and Dolphin group, this is the second sighting of orca whales in the last couple of weeks. The group are working on establishing […]

8 years ago

Calling all beer fans! Decemberfest is a Christmas beer lodge pop-up coming to Dublin this festive season. The ticket holder can expect a Santa’s grotto for grown-ups where the guests will enjoy delicious Alpine food options like wiener schnitzel, bratwurst sausages and burgers with a great selection of drinks including beer, wine, Prosecco and spirits […]

8 years ago

Fancy an evening of music, tapas and film? Well, get yourself down to Instituto Cervantes in Dublin 2 tomorrow evening. Showcasing the region of Cantabria, the institute is screening the film Cousinhood with free music, wine and tapas from 5.30pm. FREE wine, tapas, music and movie – yes, you read that right. Written and directed […]

8 years ago

To celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the release of their album Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, Aslan have announced a 2019 tour. Fans will hear songs like Where’s The Sun, Games, Rainman, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, Sweet Time and Crazy World on Saturday, March 16 at the Olympia Theatre. The legendary band will also play songs like […]

8 years ago

It could soon cost you a lot more to park your car in Dublin. Car users are facing hikes of 10% next summer which will see people paying €3.20 per hour to park the car in the city centre. According to the Irish Examiner, this is an attempt to encourage more people to cycle or […]

8 years ago

If you ever needed a reason to visit Five Guys, then this is it! Five Guys stores across Dublin will donate all of their proceeds tomorrow to the Peter McVerry trust. Currently, over 10,000 people are experiencing homelessness across Ireland. The charity supports over 1,200 people every night across more than 40 services nationwide. Last […]

8 years ago

Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa Clause will be arriving at his new grotto in style at Jervis Shopping Centre on Saturday 17th November at 11am along with all of the elves! As every parent knows, Christmas can be an expensive time. With that in mind, Jervis Shopping Centre is hosting a FREE kids […]

8 years ago

Disney fans rejoice because the skating extravaganza is back in Dublin next year. The beautiful spectacle features the most beloved Disney characters and a medley of the best classic and modern songs in the Disney canon. Taking place in the Citywest hotel on Friday, May 10, 11 and 12 next year, this a perfect day […]

8 years ago

Bon Jovi has announced a second Dublin date This House is not for Sale Tour due to the phenomenal demand for tickets. They’ll be playing in the RDS on the June 16 date now as well as their original date of June 15 2019. They’ll be supported by Manic Street Preachers for both nights with […]

8 years ago

Elton John has added two Irish dates to the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. He was supposed to have played his last date in Ireland next year, but thankfully he’s not done yet. The tour will hit Irish shores for a second and final time in 2020 when Elton performs in Dublin’s […]

8 years ago

An incredible sculpture of a WWI soldier is now in place at St. Stephen’s Green ahead of the Armistice Day commemorations. ‘The Haunted Soldier’ was created by Dorset-based blacksmith Martin Galbavy and will be there until November 26. The 6 metre tall statue is made out of old machine and clock parts. The ‘Haunting Soldier’ […]

8 years ago

Fans of Hugh Grant’s 2002 comedy/drama, About a Boy, will no doubt remember the fantastic soundtrack from the movie. All the music was written by English indie singer/songwriter Badly Drawn Boy. Thanks to this movie, his music became synonymous with the early naughties and most angsty teenagers of the time couldn’t get enough of it. […]

8 years ago

A-ha are coming back to Dublin next year! The teenage heartthrobs will grace us with their presence on October 29 2019, in the 3arena. Morten and the lads absolutely rocked the Marquee in Cork earlier this year, so we’ve no doubt they’ll do the same next October. But, they haven’t played in Dublin since 2002, […]

8 years ago

God is real and definitely a woman because She has heard our prayers and brought the makeup brand, Anastasia Beverly Hills, to Ireland. Hallelujah. ABH has launched in Arnotts and we are having trouble breathing right now. No more waiting impatiently for your dip brow pomade to arrive to tame your brows. You can go […]

8 years ago

Norwegian pop sensation, Sigrid, is coming back to the capital next year for a gig in the 3arena. Following two sold-out shows in the Academy, the Sucker Punch singer will take to the 3arena stage on Friday, the 22nd of November 2019. She made the announcement on Twitter saying, “IRELAND! We’re coming back for a […]

8 years ago

People are being warned not to use their phones near Luas trams. In a safety message, Transdev warned that phones distract people and near misses with people on their phones are on the rise. While the Luas’ safety record is down on last year’s number, there are some issues causing problems. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning […]

8 years ago

Twelve well-known buildings across Dublin will be lit up this Christmas. Iconic buildings such as the Mansion House, Custom House and City Hall will be decked out in Christmas lights from early December. The eco-friendly lights will be turned on from sunset to 2am every evening. There are also plans to light up some of […]

8 years ago

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, but don’t fancy venturing out in tomorrow’s awful weather then maybe you should do something on Sunday. Yes, Sunday. Many people don’t consider Sunday as a good day to do things, usually because they’re hanging from the two nights previous or maybe they just want to […]

8 years ago

If you love winter but hate the fact that it gets dark so early then this event is for you. ‘Winter Lights’ at Dublin Zoo is the perfect way to brighten up a winter’s evening as you explore the display of brightly coloured animal lanterns. This year’s theme is an ‘Ocean of Life’ with a […]

8 years ago

This is the perfect way to push away the winter blues. Seven short films from the European film festival will be screened in the IFI next Monday. Short Shorts brings to the public some of the best European short films across many diverse genres such as animation, drama and documentary. Through its selection, EUNIC Ireland […]

8 years ago

We’ll be broke with the number of tickets we’re buying! David Gray will play the Bord Gais Energy Theatre next year as part of his tour for his latest album, Gold In A Brass Age. The Babylon singer will take to the stage next April with songs from his new album as well as old […]

8 years ago

The Halloween festivities were well underway last night when a weird optical illusion was spotted in Dublin city centre. We just can’t get over how realistic it is. See if you can spot it before we explain it. Don’t cheat…. Looks like the house is on fire…? Its actually the reflection of a large bonfire […]

8 years ago

Dart services have been cancelled or delayed this evening due to mechanical and operations faults. Irish Rail made the announcement on Twitter earlier. The routes include northbound trains from Bray, Clontarf Road and Greystones to Malahide, Howth and Connolly. Southbound trains from Malahide, Howth and Clontarf Road going to Bray and Greystones are also affected. […]

8 years ago

Supermarket chain, Organic Supermarket, is facing liquidation. A liquidator is to be put in place for the parent company, Organic Supermarket LTD, which controls the three branches and the delivery service. The chain has three branches in Rathgar, Malahide and Blackrock. According to Independent.ie, the company was reliant on shareholder loans. The stores were known […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has warned people about the dangers of fireworks after responding to a house last night that was damaged by a firework. They warned people that the door caught fire and smoke damaged was caused. “Recently firefighters were called to the aftermath of a firework in a letterbox, the door caught fire & […]

8 years ago

Massive Attack has announced a Dublin gig next year. The Teardrop hitmakers will play the 3Arena on February 24 next year as part of their new 16-date European tour. The tour, called Mezzanine, is a re-imagining of the iconic album (of the same name) for its 20 year anniversary. “It’s going to be a one-off […]

8 years ago

This is our kind of throwback. 36 years ago today Phil Lynott released the video for his hit single, ‘Old Town’. The video shows Lynott walking through Dublin in the 1980s. The video is pure nostalgia featuring the Ha’penny Bridge, Grafton Street, the Great South and of course, Lynott having a pint in the Long […]

8 years ago

Fancy a carved pumpkin this Halloween, but don’t fancy spending hours preparing and carving it? To be fair, it can take aaages, especially if you haven’t done it before. Luckily, you can get a carved pumpkin straight to your door this year. Deliveroo has teamed up with pumpkin carver extraordinaire, Neve Connolly, from its ‘Deliverboo’ […]

8 years ago

Camden Street eatery, ‘Meet me in the Morning’ is closed today for renovations. So, if you were planning on getting some of their great coffee or delicious lunches, you may want to change your plans accordingly. The guys announced the renovations earlier today on Insta stories. Luckily, they also said their sister café, ‘Reference coffee’ […]

8 years ago