Calling all hard core ‘Friends’ fans – the ultimate ‘Friends’ pub quiz is coming to Dublin in November, and you gotta be there. Yellow Elephant Promotions is bringing their brilliant quiz to Whelan’s on the 19th of November. via GIPHY After selling out 500 dates throughout the UK and Ireland the biggest and best friends […]

8 years ago

David Bowie fans rejoice because this Halloween party has your name all over it. The Goblin King Masquerade Ball, presented by This Halloween Heroes from Mars, is coming to the Grand Social this Sunday. Featuring songs from the movie Labyrinth to get you in the party mood. via GIPHY Ticket holders are invited ( but […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t got your Halloween weekend plans sorted yet, then this disco of terror might just be the thing for you. This Saturday, Opium will be transformed into a 28 Days Later-inspired house of terror housing 2,000 people sheltering from the spread of the deadly V15 virus. While you hide from the apocalypse outside, […]

8 years ago

People say Halloween is just for kids, but here at Lovin, we say feck that. Even if you’re not young enough to go trick or treating or mad enough to don a polyester costume and head to one of the many overpriced and overcrowded clubs for a boogie, there is still plenty of things that […]

8 years ago

If you fancy yourself a jazz fan and you haven’t heard of The Sugar Club’s unreal jazz nights, then I can only assume you’ve been living under a very big rock. That, or you’re spoofin’ about loving jazz…we’ve all done it. And if you are a true fan, then you’re gonna be super jazzed (sorry, […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t done anything yet for Halloween, then you have to check out this House of Horror in the city centre. The Ambassador Theatre in Dublin has been transformed into a terrifying walk-through experience aimed at adults. Using high-end special effects, hydraulics, pneumatics, audio-visuals along with real living monsters and the occasional human, the […]

8 years ago

A new fully immersive attraction has opened in the heart of Dublin city. Live.Vaults is a live attraction that brings to life tales from Ireland’s rich and varied past. Live performances and historical sets including a Viking settlement and a Cromwellian torture chamber bring Ireland’s past to life. The new €5 million venture hopes to […]

8 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

Is it OK to talk about Christmas yet? The people at Dublin city council must think so, because the Christmas lights are already up on Grafton Street. While we can already hear the usual protests from some people about it being too early, we say feck the humbugs, because the countdown to Christmas has begun. […]

8 years ago

Dermot Kennedy has announced he will play two dates in the Olympia next year as part of his 2019 tour. The ‘Young & Free’ singer will take to the stage in Dublin on May 13 and 14 next year. The rising star is already playing two sold-out gigs in Vicar Street tonight and tomorrow night. […]

8 years ago

Threshold, the housing charity, has apologised for wrongly claiming that landlords were charging people ‘viewing fees’ to see their properties. The charity said that a woman was asked to pay €500 just to view the property. They claimed she was told it was a requirement of anyone viewing the property. The story got widespread coverage […]

8 years ago

Landlords and agencies are reportedly asking people for viewing deposits. National Housing Charity, Threshold says a woman was asked to pay €500 just to see a property. She was told this was a requirement of anyone viewing the property. The charity says they are calling for legislation to protect tenants as the practice becomes more […]

8 years ago

Fancy trying your hand at TV? Well, now’s your chance. Gaslight productions are looking for great dancers to star in a Christmas TV ad with a popular band. 15 minutes of fame and you might get to meet your favourite fan? We could pass out from the excitement. via GIPHY The advert will have a […]

8 years ago

Kylie has announced new dates for her cancelled shows in Dublin and Belfast. The pop star had to cancel her shows on the 7th and 8th of October due to a throat infection. Lovers ???? I’m so sorry to let you know that I can’t do tonight’s Dublin or tomorrow’s Belfast shows. I’ve been trying […]

8 years ago

Another day, another sorry excuse for rented accommodation in the capital. This place doesn’t even deserve to be called a shed considering it’s about half the size of a feckin’ wendy house. And you can have it for the incredibly extortionate price of €700 a month. Before I go any further, I want to tell […]

8 years ago

One of the best bands of the noughties are coming to Ireland next year to play three gigs and we can’t feckin’ wait. Alien Ant Farm, a band that will go down in history as helping to define our childhoods with their crackin’ cover of Michael Jackson’s cover of ‘Smooth Criminal’, will play in Dublin, […]

8 years ago

This is a brilliant initiative. A number of restaurants and cafés across the city have partnered up with the Peter McVerry Trust ‘Opening Doors’ week for their Dine and Give campaign which will see the eateries donate portions of their sales to the charity. This brilliant campaign will run from the 8th to 15th of […]

8 years ago

Calling the young and the young-at-heart – a very magical screening of ‘The Snowman’ with a live orchestra is taking place at the National Concert Hall this December. This Way to Christmas will include a special performance produced and directed by Theatre Lovett as well as a screening of The Snowman in what is sure […]

8 years ago

Platform 61, one of our favourite spots for brunch, is hosting a vegan Afternoon Tea and we’re really excited about it. We’re obsessed with Afternoon Tea here in Lovin Dublin, so we’re delighted to see a sumptuous vegan option with delicious sweet and savoury baked goods provided by Wildflower Bakery. The event will be on […]

8 years ago

Kylie Minogue has cancelled her Irish shows due to a throat infection. The popstar will not perform tonight in Dublin and in Belfast on Monday. The star broke the news via Twitter, “I’m so sorry to let you know that I can’t do tonight’s Dublin or tomorrow’s Belfast shows. I’ve been trying everything possible to […]

8 years ago

Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin has opened a coffee shop aimed at gardeners where you can buy plants in the heart of Dublin city. ‘Outer Spaces’ on South Great George’s Street is Diarmuid Gavin’s latest venture in conjunction with Dunnes Stores. Ireland has seen a rise in indoor gardening in recent years with many younger people […]

8 years ago

Vodafone is offering free phone repairs for all networks today between 12pm and 3pm at their Grafton Street store. Yes, you’ve read that correctly. FREE phone repairs for all networks. You just don’t get the kind of good news every day because let’s face it, phone repairs can be hella expensive and we hate spending […]

8 years ago

Fancy getting your hands on some free Mac N’ Cheese? Course ya do! Well, today you can if you order something from Smokin’ Bones on Dame Street using Deliveroo. Grab yourself a FREE MAC N CHEESE today with us on deliveroo pic.twitter.com/keEs00AFhe — Smokin Bones (@smokinbonesie) October 4, 2018 While you might have to spend […]

8 years ago

A number of roads will close today a the #RaisetheRoof Housing protest gets underway with big crowds expected around lunchtime. The protest is to take place from 12pm to 2pm but some student activists were already gathering before that. Students gather ahead of #RaisetheRoof pic.twitter.com/R09HXXlFSs — Kevin Purcell (@KevinPurcell_) October 3, 2018 Kildare Street will […]

8 years ago

So many of us are filled with that Sunday night fear, dreading Monday morning and all responsibility it brings with it. You don’t have to fear it anymore because a new Monday morning breakfast club will help you conquer it. ‘Waffle’ brought to you by the founder of Galz Gone Wild is a monthly pre-work […]

8 years ago

The ISLA (Irish Spanish Latin American) Festival will be back on the 18th and 19th of October for two days of panel discussions, performances and talks. And the best part? All of it is free. Twelve creators and professionals from Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Spain and Ireland to take part in this festivals. The […]

8 years ago

A massive Folkster pop-up store is coming to Dundrum this November, and we’re very feckin’ excited. Three floors filled with Folkster stock including a dedicated Christmas and gift floor. They also plan to hold events such as a bridal and bridesmaid fashion showcase and customer evenings. View this post on Instagram ?EXCITING POP-UP SUPER STORE […]

8 years ago

Summer may be seen as the traditional time to pack your weekends full of activity, but who says autumn can’t be just as busy and fun? The weekend can be as busy as you want it to be, so if you don’t fancy a weekend in front of the telly (plenty of time for that […]

8 years ago

The geniuses behind the street art group, Subset, is attempting to raise €50,000 for the homeless. The Dublin-based group known for their amazing murals across the city have highlighted some of the most contentious social issues the country has seen in years. In an effort to raise the money, the group will unveil their ‘Grey […]

8 years ago

The Eagles are coming back to Dublin next Summer. They’re set to play in the 3arena on the 6th of July as part of their European tour. The gig will be a seated intimate performance. Co-founder Glenn Frey died in 2016, but his son Deacon has stepped in to play with the band on this […]

8 years ago

A Wexford man mooned photographers and journalists today outside of court after being charged for allegedly damaging a door at Dublin Airport. The man, who was trying to get on a flight to Amsterdam, allegedly broke through the door and ran on to the tarmac in an attempt to get on the plane after the […]

8 years ago

A man in his twenties was tackled to the ground and arrested after running out of Terminal One onto the runway in an attempt to make his flight to Amsterdam. Dublin Airport confirmed this morning that a man and a woman were late for a flight to Amsterdam and arrived at the gate after their […]

8 years ago

Rents in Dublin are now on average €1,600 per month , a €130 increase in the last 12 months. The new data separates new and existing tenancies for the first time and shows a massive difference between rates of increases for existing tenants and those looking to rent for the first time. The figures, produced […]

8 years ago

Dublin Zoo is knocking 50% of their prices for the next four weekends. Every weekend from September 29 to October 21, you can get 50% off the ticket price when you buy at the admission gate. View this post on Instagram Did you know that in a troop of ring-tailed lemurs, females rule? If a […]

8 years ago

Frontman Alex Turner was spotted hanging out in Dublin yesterday by a fan. The singer was seen walking around Smithfield before his second gig in the 3arena with the rest of the Arctic Monkeys. The fan even managed to get a picture with Turner, which is a feat in and of itself as Turner is […]

8 years ago

The Simon Community has released a smart new video showing how blind we can be towards homelessness. The video features Panti Bliss and Jennifer Zamparelli talking to each other while a homeless person sleeps in a doorway across the road and people walk by without looking at him. The charity posted the video with the […]

8 years ago

A hilarious video has emerged online after two lads in Dublin got into a taxi that had run out of petrol. One gets out to push with the driver, while the other passes out in the back seat. One of the lads can be heard saying, “this is some craic”, “ya mad bastard driving through […]

8 years ago

If you plan on heading into Culture Night tonight, you should consider taking the bus because there is some class live music being played on the designated routes. Dublin Bus is the official transport partner of Culture Night where over 500 events across 300 venues will take place. As the official transport partner, Dublin Bus […]

8 years ago

So, we already told you that Kodaline will be playing tonight in Tower Records, but the lads have just tweeted that they will be playing under the umbrellas outside Zozimus at 6 pm. This is your chance to see them if you haven’t got tickets to see them in Tower Records. We’re going to be […]

8 years ago

Have you ever looked forward to a date night only to feel guilty that you’d have to leave your best friend at home alone? Well, you don’t have to feel guilty anymore because Doyles Corner in Phibsorough is having a ‘Doggy Date Night’ where you can have a great date with your other half without […]

8 years ago

Dublin City Councillors have passed a motion that will see sanitary products made available in public buildings such in libraries, swimming pools and community centres for free. A survey by Plan International International Ireland revealed that 50% of Irish girls aged 12-19 cannot always afford sanitary products. According to Newstalk, it was first raised by […]

8 years ago

Powerful street art commenting on homelessness and the recent events at Frederick Street has appeared on a derelict house in Ranelagh today. The creative geniuses from Subset have created this mural as part of the Grey Area Project. View this post on Instagram Alone Homeless #TBTC No. 70 #greyareaproject A post shared by SUBSET (@subsetdublin) […]

8 years ago

An Garda Síochána is investigating online threats made against a Garda member working in Dublin. The threats were made after the St. Frederick’s eviction protest. The garda in question was allegedly threatened with a bullet to the head. He was one of the gardaí wearing ski masks on the night of the protests. The threats […]

8 years ago

Oktoberfest is back this weekend at George’s Dock. Now in its 10th year, the annual event allows visitors to sample the best Bavarian food and weiss beer from the world’s largest Weiss-Beer brewery, Erdinger. Throw some great live entertainment into the mix and you have one of the best holidays which is celebrated worldwide. Running […]

8 years ago

An apartment in Dublin available for rent has been posted on Daft.ie, but the landlord has stated that she cannot accept the rental assistance payment as she is not registered. Posting on Twitter, ‘Dublin Rental Investigator’ claims the landlord is discriminating against people who use HAP as it breaks the Equal Status Act 2000-15 on […]

8 years ago

Irish rail has announced an increase in services from next month. The increased weekday DART services will kick in from the 9th of September but will result in the need to make minor alterations to other routes to accommodate these improvements. The services will run every 10 minutes in both directions from 6:50 am to […]

8 years ago

The number of cases of people having public sex on Dollymount strand has allegedly increased. According to the Irish Examiner, details of “weird” and “suspicious” men have been noted in logbooks by the Dollymount’s lifeguards. The Chair of Dublin City Council’s Planning Committee intends to address the issue at the next meeting. Mr de Róiste […]

8 years ago

The 14-year-old boy charged with Ana Kriegal’s murder has been sent forward to trial. Ana was beaten to death and naked in a derelict farmhouse near Lucan in May. She disappeared from St Catherine’s Park near Lucan at 5.30pm on the 14th of May. Her body was found three days later. The boy, who was […]

8 years ago

Ireland is known for being a friendly place, and this picture definitely proves it. Spotted by a Reddit user’s eagle-eyed little brother, the photo shows a picture of what looks like a lamp post waving and holding another lamp post’s hand on George’s dock. What do you think? Walking past George’s Dock in Dublin and […]

8 years ago

The redevelopment of Phibsborough Shopping Centre has been granted approval by An Bord Pleanála. The revamp will include 341 students and a huge increase in retail space. However, the demolition of the tower block was not included in the plan because the developers do not own the businesses underneath it. Instead, the plan is “upgrade” […]

8 years ago