A woman has been hospitalised following a crash involving a Luas tram and a car, close to Tallaght Hospital.  According to Newstalk, the incident occurred shortly after midday today at the Tallaght Hospital Luas stop.  The woman has been taken to Tallaght Hospital where her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Earlier crews from #Tallaght & […]

10 years ago

AIB has only gone and teamed up with the some of the coffee havens in this world to help us out on this terribly long week, with some delicious coffee, courtesy of the Irish Bank.  The offer is part of an initiative to raise awareness for AIB ‘Android Pay’ app, which allows you to use […]

10 years ago

2016 strikes again. Donald Trump has, so it would seem, won 2016 as a whole, and was just announced Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year.  Hasn’t he won enough?! Time magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as its ‘person of the year’ pic.twitter.com/dndrThCuZt — Sky News (@SkyNews) December 7, 2016 Donald Trump is TIME’s Person […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret how great we think Humans of Dublin are.  We’re one of the site’s biggest fans, and we don’t even need to explain ourselves as to why. The site’s latest post is about John Hyland, who owns a newsagent in Dun Laoghaire.  The text in its entirety says: There are two things I […]

10 years ago

Oh dear.  We think we’ve found the mother of terrible parking jobs, right here in Dublin.  Thanks to @fran_lawlor on Twitter, we’ve been made aware of this truly woeful parking job in Liffey Valley.  @atLiffeyValley would ya look at this gobshites parking @LovinDublin pic.twitter.com/VGHqixYzV8 — frandango (@fran_lawlor) December 7, 2016 Now, we’re not great parkers by […]

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As some of you may have noticed, the temperature in Ireland today is somewhat warmer than one would expect in December.  Or, perhaps, a whole lot warmer – considering it was 15° at 9am. Madness. Just look how much hotter it was here than anywhere else. 1. Barcelona 2. Paris 3. Lisbon 4. London 5. Rome […]

10 years ago

Remember a while ago, when we mentioned a while ago that Luas had teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless to launch a Christmas Shoe Box Appeal? Well, the time has come – and tomorrow’s the big day.  Their #fillatram initiative is aiming at, quite literally, filling a tram with gifts, for those spending Christmas in different places other than […]

10 years ago

An Aer Lingus flight travelling from New York to Dublin was forced to divert to an airport in Canada this morning after a passenger was reported to have fallen ill. According to Breaking News, Flight EI-104 was just two hours into its journey when the crew members declared a medical emergency shortly after 12.30am Irish time. The Airbus […]

10 years ago

Anyone else have to take their jacket off while walking in to work this morning? Or notice all the people walking around wearing t-shirts? That’s because temperatures were at between 13° and 15° in Dublin this morning, at about 8am.  IN DECEMBER.  And here’s why… BBC Journalist and weatherman, Barra Best, tweeted yesterday, noticing that temperatures […]

10 years ago

Irish music is alive, and well. Donegal born, Dalkey home-owner Enya has only gotten herself another Best New Age Album Grammy nod. The Gweedore native has already won four Grammys before, all of which are of the Best New Age Album genre, and had been nominated three times previously also. The three nominations she had previously lost out […]

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More bad news for potential home owners… Popular property website Daft.ie, has launched an online map showcasing the average asking prices for houses on rail services across Dublin. The ‘DART & Luas House Price Map: By Stop’ is based on a sample of up to 7,000 three-bed, semi-detached properties that were up for sale between the months of January and November 2016, near […]

10 years ago

Big fan of chocolate? Big fan of pints?  Well, you’re in luck.  A hybrid of the two has finally been made, thanks to the good people at Adelphi Bar, Abbey Street. We already know that selection boxes and booze are the best part about Christmas anyway, so why not marry the two? Does this make you […]

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Dublin Airport welcomes the news today that Qatar Airways is launching a new direct daily service from Dublin to Doha come next summer. Qatar Airways will be operating the route with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft every day, starting from June 12, 2017. Vincent Harrison, Dublin Airport Managing Director stated that he was delighted that Qatar Airways will be launching its Dublin to Doha service next year.   We look […]

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We stumbled across this on the internet today, on this painfully long Tuesday, and haven’t stopped thinking about it since.  An alcoholic advent calendar. Genius!  Photo cred: Ejokes Just fill it with your favourite tipple and count down the days to December 25 in style. Tipsy, drunken style.  Now there’s an advent calendar we can […]

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Irish designer Simone Rocha has done it again.  From wowing high profile audiences at Fashion Weeks and dressing the crème da le crème of the fashion world, she’s only gone and scooped the Britain’s womenswear designer of the year award at the Fashion Awards in the Royal Albert Hall on Monday just gone.  Rocha, in her speech, made reference in […]

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What did we do for presents before Tiger? Who bloody knows. The Scandinavian haven provides us with endless joy and entertainment, and presents for every possible occasion ever.  It also manufactures gifts for literally ever person ever born. Which is beyond helpful.  Oh, Tiger. We are not worthy.  1. This super cool LED board Perfect for writing […]

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Yes, you read right – E.T. is being shown in the glorious movie haven that is the Sugar Club, this December 20, at 6:30pm.  As you can see on the event page, doors open at 6:30pm, the film starts at 7pm, and everything finishes up about 9pm. Tickets are €12.50 and include gourmet popcorn.  For those […]

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If you walk by Dawson Street on your morning commute, you’ll have noticed something exciting today indeed.  The live crib is being built on the premises, and preparing itself for thousands of Dubliners and non-Dubliners alike to gather around and marvel at it’s wonder. Live crib @mansionhouse looks amaxing this year #Christmas #merrychristmas @LovinDublin @VisitDublin […]

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Ah, Penneys.  A staple in Irish culture for as long as we can remember. The holy grail of socks, jocks, tights and plain t shirts for now until the end of time.  For is there anything better than getting complimented on your outfit only to inform the complimenter that the top comes from the affordable […]

10 years ago

News is coming through this evening that a cyclist has reportedly been hit by a bus near to College Green. While details of the collision are still being confirmed, it’s understood that the incident took place during rush hour and has caused traffic chaos in the Dame Street area. DUBLIN: Collision on College St in the bus lane. Expect delays. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 — AA Roadwatch […]

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Make sure you’re dolled up before heading towards the Smithfield direction today – as a movie is being shot outside the Dublin pub.  Dice Bar seems to be the location of the latest film to be shot in Dublin, Muse, a horror flick with thrilling psychological excerpts, due out in 2017. The bar took to Twitter to […]

10 years ago

This Christmas Day, DCU Business Studies student, Paul McGuinness is putting us all to shame.  He’s taking part in student-led charity 100minds, an initiative that’s teaming up with Temple Street Children’s Hospital to fund a new satellite classroom for St. Gabriel’s Ward, which specialises in neurosurgery and craniofacial surgery. The third year student plans on raising money by both holding a non-uniform day […]

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Christmas has (finally) come around and we’re absolutely living for it.  And with this time of year come the praising of lost arts – baking, tree-cutting, not bathing for days etc.  But our most favourite lost art of all? Card writing, of course. And who doesn’t love a bit of modern Irish humour with their card writing?! Wordbird is the genius […]

10 years ago

Panic stations, it’s happening! According to the Irish Independent, it looks like viewers will be treated to an exclusive catch-up with four of Ireland’s best and brightest reality stars, sometime next year. Fade Street, an Irish reality, famously dubbed as ‘Ireland’s answer to The Hills’, spent its days following four 20-somethings trying to ‘make it’ in Dublin city, and created some […]

10 years ago

After a long, hard day – is there anything else in this world that’s better than a delicious muffin? How about a free one? bb’s cafés, which are found across Ireland and the UK, are all about delicious, freshly made food – and they’re teaming up with us to dish out #12MuffinsOfChristmas to their loyal customers! They currently have over 120 […]

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Tis the season to laugh at kids with towels on their heads, after all. Check out this has been doing the rounds this morning, we absolutely love it. Hell hath no fury like a baby wiseman. And as for part two, buckle up, because it’s right here: Happy watching everyone. And merry screaming! READ NEXT: WATCH: This […]

10 years ago

The daughter of a homeless man that had been residing in Manchester, is pleading for help, both supportive and monetary, after her father was killed in a huge building fire in Chinatown. Her father, James, was known within the homeless community as ‘Popeye’, and to friends and family as ‘Shea’. He died in the blaze on November 25 […]

10 years ago

We’ve officially lost the plot and started crying in the office. All because of a dog with a movement disorder.  Facebook user and beloved dog owner Dani O’Connell brought this to our attention, and we couldn’t be more grateful.  Check out this perfect pup below.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ted (@thesecretlifeofted) on […]

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It seems Mr. Norton has a hankering for home with his latest line-up, as there’s a clear Irish theme running through the veins of the sensational chat show.  Graham will be chatting with Olympic heartthrobs, silver medalists and all round gas men – Gary and Paul O’Donovan on the show. As well as that, fellow Munster man Michael Fassbender […]

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Ah, winter.  A time to eat all things chocolate-y and cover them all in whipped cream. Because, what’s better than a delicious piping-hot chocolate?  A booze-filled one, that’s what. The Paddocks, in Clonee, have done it again, and are appealing to the sweet-toothed massed with their most recent development.  Behold – the boozy hot cocoa.  Yes, that […]

10 years ago

Depaul Ireland have announced that they will be opening a new emergency night service in Dublin. The service will open this December, on Little Britain Street, for those who are sleeping rough in the city over the festive season. The incredible service will provide: 40 beds for single men 12 beds for single women Five beds for couples And five […]

10 years ago

Funny lads Foil, Arms & Hog are killing it lately, and their newest video shows exactly why.  The vid, entitled Acting With Pen showcases their own unique version of acting, with a pen, and as per, it’s filled with pretty brilliant commentary and wit.  Their ridiculous, yet eerily realistic course description does exactly what it says on the tin […]

10 years ago

Cheese, glorious cheese.  London-based Annem Hobson, who runs the food blog So Wrong Its Nom has created the answer to our cheesy prayers.  The cheese genius has invented a CHEESE ADVENT CALENDAR.  We KNOW.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annem Hobson (@sowrongitsnom) on Dec 1, 2015 at 1:37pm PST However, there is a catch. […]

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Meteorological news site Met Éireann received a massive 78 complaints from members of the public between the start of this year and November 1. And people’s complaint of choice?  Not their incorrect information, their misleading openings or anything of that matter – it is in fact the fashion choices of some of the presenters. No, really.  One can hardly believe […]

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So in case you haven’t noticed, it’s absolutely baltic outside.  And due to this – Met Éireann have issued an orange weather warning.  The weather dropped to -5 in some places of the country last night, and is only going to reach up to between 2 – 4 today. The meteorological company also started commented on how […]

10 years ago

We received a message just now from Gavin Honeymoon (great name, we know) on Twitter, and we’re wondering if anyone else managed to spot the green sky last night either.  Check this out for size. @LovinDublin Strange green mist over Dublin last week, stopped me in my tracks! pic.twitter.com/n34RjnZReP — Gavin Honeyman (@GavinHoneyman) November 30, 2016 […]

10 years ago

Brown Thomas will be welcoming a certain someone through their Christmas-light clad doors later today… And we’re pretty bloody excited.  The luxury brand department store took to their Instagram to announce that drop dead gorgeous model and T.V personality Daisy Lowe will be in the store to launch her new lingerie collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

10 years ago

This is definitely the funniest piece of news we’ve come across in a very, very long time.  And we’re more than excited to share it with you.  So, we heard on the grapevine today that someone is suggesting that Little Mix’s popular song Black Magic, sounds eerily similar to Sean O’Rourke’s RTÉ Radio Show theme […]

10 years ago

Think Christmas is the worst?  And holiday cheer is just the pits?  And everyone around you is annoying and way too loud? Yep, bang of Grinch off you. You may have been in denial up until this point, but we’re here to show you what’s cheery from what’s dreary.  Buckle up.  1. Everything you hear […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite make-your-own cocktail bar, Drop Dead Twice, is hosting its very own afternoon tea service, every Sunday, in the lead up to Christmas from 1pm.  The glamorous slot is for three hours at a time, and in that time tea-lovers will enjoy a full afternoon tea (courtesy of Social Bee served on the most beauuuuutiful vintage china) and accompanied by the signature […]

10 years ago

Every so often we get sent in shots that really blow us away.  And when we got these incredible photographs in, and of a Dublin beach no less, you could have knocked us over with a feather! Check out the amazing pictures sent into us by Sharon Long. And yes, before you think otherwise, we […]

10 years ago

Located on the corner of Cows Lane and Essex Street West, opposite Smock Alley Theatre is a new haven for all things delicious.  Only open a fortnight, this deliciousy tasty haunt is called The West End, and is the answer to all of your dairy-filled, cream-cheese stuffed and cherry-on-top prayers.   And if crepes aren’t your […]

10 years ago

A new zombie movie is currently being filmed in Dublin’s fair city and is looking for some dazzling extras to take centre stage. The movie in question, entitled The Third Wave, stars actress Ellen Page, of Juno fame.  The film is about a virus that has ravaged Europe, turning those infected into zombie-like monsters. A cure for the virus has […]

10 years ago

The National Library of Ireland will host a public interview with professor of Irish studies at St. Mary’s University, London and former president of Ireland, Mary McAleese at 7pm tomorrow, Wednesday November 30. The event will be held at the Seminar Room, National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The interview concludes the Library’s Inspiration Proclamation series, hosted by historian and […]

10 years ago

Republic of Telly are at it again.  Their take on the Late Late Toy Show ticket scandal has made almost us all us spit out our coffee from laughing. And we never waste our coffee. The story follows Kevin McGahern investigating the underground TV audience ticket trade, hot on the heels of the head of the Toy […]

10 years ago

Tis the season after all…  Season Trattoria is one of Dublin’s newest pop-ups and it’s conveniently located right next door to the Olympia Theatre – super handy if you’re looking for a bite before a gig. The Italian restaurant specialises in wonderfully authentic dishes so if you’re a big pizza fan or go weak at the knees when presented […]

10 years ago

Kris Kindle – love it or hate it, it’s sort of a given that it’ll come around every year.  Whereas it is the perfect excuse to show to your colleague just what you think of them (good, or bad) it’s also another excuse to buy presents, and we all know that’s the best thing ever.  Here’s […]

10 years ago

Coming at’cha from the good people who brought you The Rave in a Manger in Hangar and The Party for the People in Button Factory – is BoraBora, The BBoom is BBack. They are re-launching a night on Monday December 5 in Soder+Ko, and are bringing you a night jam packed full of Disco/House and Funk. And just incase the name put you off […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for Green Day fans, as the band will be playing at at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on June 29.  The support act, Rancid, aren’t too shabby either. Check them out here.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 1, at 9am and are priced €59.50, including booking fee. BIG NEWS!! @greenday & @rancid live at […]

10 years ago

We got sent in this message last night and we’ve been weeping ever since.  The kitten was found outside the Mater Misericordiae hospital, and here’s the Facebook post to go with it.  The ad goes on to say: Hey guys can you please forward this as much as possible? Someone might be missing their kitten. I […]

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