Our sincerest apologies that we’re about to ruin your Tuesday evening even more, but here is a round up of all of the crap Dublin traffic occurring at present.  According to AA Roadwatch, there are long delays from the South Quays onto St John’s Road West, following two breakdowns. The breakdowns have since been cleared, but […]

10 years ago

This Valentine’s Day will see adoring couples, unfazed singletons and cards in Easons going for €7. But it’s about time those singletons should get fazed, as February 14 has a little prize in store just for them. The Dublin taxi app Lynk wants to celebrate Dublin’s single population with a discount code of €5 off a taxi ride […]

10 years ago

We are in bits with regards to this announcement.  IN BITS.  Only Natalie bloody Imbruglia is playing Vicar Street on May 15 of this year, and with this year’s tour being called Intimate, Acoustic International Tour we can imagine that it will be truly, truly spectacular. And yes, hopefully she’ll play Torn.  For more information on the […]

10 years ago

The rumour mill is spinning into overdrive as reports of Arcade Fire playing a massive outdoor summer gig in Dublin this summer are currently the talk of the town.  The band are set to perform at regal-gaff-turned-concert venue, Malahide Castle on June 15, according to our sources; the Irish Times. The band have just released their upcoming fifth studio album, […]

10 years ago

Temperatures are set to plummet to between -3 and +1 degrees this evening, turning cold and frosty throughout the night. Frost will be spotted over night in some areas, with some patches of freezing fog also spotted throughout Dublin and the rest of the country.  Meteorological weather app Accuweather, has stated that while tonight will read -1° […]

10 years ago

We are delighted to announce, type and scream that En Vogue will be gracing Dublin’s Vicar Street on April 6, this year.  And with 90s trends, fashion styles and music making an enormous comeback into the streets, clubs and houses of Dublin, this gig could be seriously massive.  Could you imagine what it would be […]

10 years ago

While the whole world is partaking in some sort of political protest, outrage or downright dismissal – the Irish certainly know how to bring it all back to what’s really important. A Facebook event has been created to do just that. The National Debate: Lyons or Barry’s Tea has just hit our screens, thoughts and hearts […]

10 years ago

Superbowl advertisements have always held their own. Well, they’d want to, considering the outrageous amount of people who tuned in all around the world to see the New England patriots do their thing. One of the most talked about ads during this year’s game was Audi’s spectacular video, which touched upon something a little deeper than car sales, gender […]

10 years ago

A 16-year-old boy Dublin boy is to be sentenced next week in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man at a Halloween bonfire in Dublin, back in 2015. According to Dublin Live, the teenager was due to stand trial for the murder of 21-year-old Lorcan O’Reilly, but the DPP accepted his plea to the lesser charge […]

10 years ago

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the following counties: Louth Dublin Wicklow Wexford Sligo  and Donegal The warning comes as a direct result of the current storm happening in Ireland, Storm Doris. The warning is valid until 7pm this evening.  AA Roadwatch are asking motorists to remember both that high-sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable on […]

10 years ago

Ah, First Dates Ireland. You bring us more hope that you’ll ever know.  This week’s set of hopefuls are as fresh faced and keen for love as ever. But that only makes it all the more devastating when they manage to say something they really, really shouldn’t have. Enter, George. Poor poor George. Take a look […]

10 years ago

A senior member of the Kinahan cartel has reportedly been arrested in Amsterdam today. Reports suggest that police have arrested two Dublin men, as well as two other men from the UK, in the Dutch capital.  Three firearms were also seized after the men, believed to be aged 23, 29 and 31, were arrested in a pub in the city centre. Dutch police […]

10 years ago

Dalkey residents are now even more delighted than ever, as they’ve recently won their long-fought battle to save Bulloch Harbour, following Dun-Laoghaire / Rathdown County Council’s refusal to allow for planning permission for a development on the site. According to Dublin Live, residents just last month objected to plans by property group Bartra Capital for a residential and retail development on […]

10 years ago

Welcome to the Instagram page of 29-year-old Dublin hairdresser Andrew Fitzsimons, who had landed the dream job of doing the hair of the rich, beautiful and famous.  Here he is with Kourt and Kendall, just having the lols. You know how it is.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Fitzsimons (@andrewfitzsimons) on Feb […]

10 years ago

So, have we got something special for you.  The lovely folk at ely Wine Bar & Brasserie have been feeling the love this February, and have kindly given us two tickets (for two couples) to give away for their Valentine’s Four-Course Dinner & Wine Pairing priced at €99 each.  The brasserie is known for delish food and […]

10 years ago

Absolutely fantastic news for Ireland’s make-up lovers – as Urban Decay has officially received permission to open on Grafton Street and is planning on opening a brand new store on Ireland’s most famous shopping street. The iconic make up brand is set to make 50 Grafton Street its new home, after receiving planning permission back on January 26. According to Dublin Live, plans are in place […]

10 years ago

The NOFFLA awards, or the biggest year of the night in alcohol in Ireland, had their National Off License awards just recently, and decided that only one could come out on top. And, this year’s National Off-licence of the Year Award went to Frenchman Joel Durand’s Blackrock Cellar, on main street, you guessed it, Blackrock.  The […]

10 years ago

Peter Jackson, a fantastic director, best known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is co-writing a series of films based on the books by Phillip Reeve. And as for the starring actors… Remember Rob Sheehan? You may remember him as the plucky Laois lad who starred in Love/Hate and Misfits way back when. Remember when he used to […]

10 years ago

It’s been a ruff day for us all.  The most miserable day of the year thus far is upon us, and everyone is feeling the rain. And that feeling doesn’t just stop at humans… Check out this pooch who was spotted taking Dublin transport earlier today.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen Harding […]

10 years ago

Paddy’s Day brings up a mixture of emotions for many.  Love it or loathe it, Dublin city centre on Paddy’s Day is usually utter chaos thanks to tourists, kids, booze hounds and students all coming together to do what they do best – pints.  However, there are alternatives.  Just like this Aware event – their 12th annual […]

10 years ago

So, new figures have been released showing where exactly in Dublin is the worst for getting parking fines.  And it is… *drumroll* – Lucan that’s at the top spot! According to Dublin Live, a grand total of 1,581 parking tickets were issued on the suburb’s Main Street in 2016. The worst place in Dublin City Centre has been […]

10 years ago

Reports are coming about a collision inbound on the N7 just before the M50 junction.  Emergency services are on the scene. AA Roadwatch is reporting that traffic is heavy either side.  N7: Collision inbound before M50 junction. Emergency services on scene. Traffic building on approach. — M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) February 3, 2017 DUBLIN: Crash inbound on […]

10 years ago

Every once in a while we see a picture that just sums up our capital city in one fell swoop. This week’s edition is this helpful sign, notifying customers to use an alternative choice to the front door, as it’s not currently in use.  However, what they got is… Gas.  Dead right, too.  Massive thanks […]

10 years ago

There’s a brand new hotel coming to the Smithfield area, which is set to include 175 bedrooms. The new site will be located on Hendricks Street, just feet away from the main Smithfield area. According to Dublin Live, planning permission has been granted, and the go-ahead was given back on January 25. Photo cred: Dublin City Council Photo cred: Dublin City Council The new hotel […]

10 years ago

One of Dublin’s largest Catholic churches is set to be demolished. The Church of the Annunciation in Finglas West opened in 1967, back when building large churches in Dublin was more usual than not.  The building is being torn down to make way for a much smaller building accommodating 350 worshippers instead of 3,500. According to the Irish Times, the much […]

10 years ago

Dublin Canvas Project is arguably one of the most artistic organisations ever to happen to the city centre. It has taken the mundane and catapulted it into extraordinary, and it’s given lesser known artists the chance to strut their stuff in the most public way possible.  And they just keep getting better.  We’ve put together pictures of […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are saving the planet once more as they tackle a tree down on the Cabra Road.  The road has been broken in both directions due to the tree, and emergency services are on the scene at present.  Diversions in place due to a fallen tree on New Cabra Road (near Maple centre […]

10 years ago

Feel like your taste in music isn’t so widely appreciated in Dublin these days? Well all that’s about to change, as Spectrum Festival is making its big debut in Dublin this March, and it’s got a good mix of everything.  It’s branded as ‘a new festival experience for fans of innovative music-making’, and presents an intriguing […]

10 years ago

Shoutout to those who love to snack while they shop, as Arnotts has opened a new pop-up creperie for the coming weeks! And what a fantastic week to start, as today is the French day of Chandeleur, which is basically a national day of eating crepes. What could possibly go wrong? The pop-up in question is […]

10 years ago

The world famous Cirque du Soleil is gracing the 3Arena with its presence for its first ever Irish performance of its hit new show, Varekai. According to Dublin Live, the critically-acclaimed show features new acts never seen before in Ireland. The new show, Varekai, opens at the 3Arena, Dublin this Wednesday February 8 and runs until Sunday February 12. This particular production is set to pay tribute to […]

10 years ago

Tallaght Hospital is urging people to avoid its Adult Emergency Department (ED) if at all possible, due to extremely high demand. In a statement released this week, the hospital explained that it is currently spread very thin with regards to resources and staff.   “Tallaght Hospital has the biggest emergency department in the country (adult and paediatric […]

10 years ago

Dublin seems to be a hit with the celebs of the world at the moment.  Following Justin Bieber hitting up all the hot spots in town, to Mel Gibson checking out the scenery, the Impractical Jokers troupe getting in some laughs and Richard E. Grant showing some love – the people just can’t get enough […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a pretty substantial rock over the past few days, you’ll have heard that Mr Ed Sheeran is gracing Dublin with his presence once more and the people are pretty bloody happy about it.  So happy, that even in the most miserable weather we’ve seen in months, people have been waiting […]

10 years ago

A man has lost his life, and three others have been reported as seriously injured due to a two-car collision in north Dublin, last night.  The car crash happened at 11.45pm near St Catherine’s Estate on Palmer Road, Rush.  According to the Sunday World, the man, aged 35 years old, was the sole occupant of his car. He was also pronounced dead […]

10 years ago

Aer Lingus is launching a new direct service from Dublin to Las Vegas starting next winter. According to The Irish Independent, they are initially planning it as a seasonal service, but according to chief executive, Stephen Kavanagh, it could be extended depending on performance.  While we’re sure the new route is sure to attract fun-lovers and gamblers to the party […]

10 years ago

It has been reported that Aer Lingus has axed its proposed summer 2017 service from Dublin to Porto, Portugal due to lack of demand.  Speaking to Independent.ie today, the airline said:  “The Dublin-Porto service will no longer operate this summer as planned.” “This is due to insufficient demand to sustain the route.” Guests who have already booked […]

10 years ago

Iarnród Éireann isn’t allowing plans for an office block off Pearse Street to go ahead, based around the fear that it would seriously jeopardise the anticipated Dart Underground project. The Dart Underground is a proposed link from Heuston, Pearse, and the Docklands stations to Stephen’s Green via tunnel. An unnamed developer is keen to demolish a warehouse built in the 1930s, located on Sandwith Street – […]

10 years ago

We posted an article yesterday based around the fact that you guys should be excited because a beautiful and very rare Venus moon was in store for us that night.  And excited you got, as it seems like loads of you get stuck into the meteorological festivities and went out for a gander.  However, one […]

10 years ago

A road traffic collision has been reported to have happened on the M50 just moments ago.  The collision occurred on the M50 Northbound at Junction 12 at Firhouse. Motorists are being asked to avoid the route. DUBLIN: There has been a multi-vehicle crash on M50 northbound at J12 Firhouse. Gardaí advising to avoid the route. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 […]

10 years ago

Grafton Street’s latest abode, Victoria’s Secret, has gotten us all asking questions.  Will there be angels? Will it be pricey? Will my self esteem be able to handle it? However, if your question is more along the lines of: ‘How on Earth can I bag myself a job there?’, then today’s your lucky day, because the […]

10 years ago

The past week has brought us an extreme amount of rain, with gale force windsbeckoning over the coming days.  And due to this, we’ve seen, heard or witnessed many road traffic accidents and slippery driving conditions.  And that’s not due to end any time soon.  Warnings have been issued due to driving conditions on the m50 […]

10 years ago

AIB announced just yesterday that they plan on continuing to waive the transaction fees for contactless payments for their customers.  The Irish bank giant commenced contactless payments back in 2012, meaning customers could opt to use a contactless payment to pay for items less than €30. In their statement the bank said: AIB today confirms its intention to continue to waive […]

10 years ago

RTÉ’s infamous show Republic of Telly has officially been cancelled to make way for a new comedy and entertainment series, which has not yet been named. The extremely popular satirical showed aired for the final time in November 2016. The show ran for 15 seasons spread along eight years, and rumours started to spread last year that the show was […]

10 years ago

6 Nations fever has gripped the country tightly, there’s no denying that. And with this fever reaching new heights, we have supporters coming out in droves. However, with supporters comes phrasing, and with phrasing comes utter babble – and this handy Commentary Bingo Card will allow you to tick off each box even before […]

10 years ago

With the whole world up in arms at the moment, it seems like every body is striking for rights.  But who else can say they’re bussing for rights? The charity Rosa Ireland (Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity), initiated by women in the Socialist Party, with the aim of promoting and organising events, actions and […]

10 years ago

Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued for Irish waters over the next couple of days. According to Met Éireann, the two warnings include a Gale Warning and a Small Craft Warning. Both have been issued today and both concern coastal regions.  STATUS YELLOW Gale Warning South to southeast winds will occasionally reach gale force […]

10 years ago

First Dates Ireland has been an absolute rollercoaster from the beginning.  Love and heart break, jokes and awkward silences, mysterious oncoming Luas scenes – the whole shebang. We’re in bits after every episode.  But be prepared to fall absolutely head over heels this week, for the absolutely gorgeous Paddy.  You may recognise Paddy from his gas blog My […]

10 years ago

The noughties was a dreadful time for all fashion, but particularly men’s.  Now we’re not here to judge, we’ve all been there. But now that we’ve lived through it and survived to see another day, we can certainly all have a laugh about it and hope to God it never happens again. We live and we […]

10 years ago

The Heuston to Cork train has been cancelled as of a few moments ago due to a mechanical issue.  Iarnód Éireann hinted that this would happen with a tweet stating a severe delay was caused in Mallow due to a mechanical issue. 15:20hrs Cork/Heuston is currently delayed in Mallow due to a mechanical issue, updates […]

10 years ago

The city has changed massively in the past 100 years, we know that much. But did you ever think you’d catch a glimpse of the city pre-Rising times?  Nope, we never thought so either.  However, Rare Irish Stuff, the vintage Irish memorabilia site, have come to the rescue once again with this deadly and informative video.  Mad […]

10 years ago