Are you one of the dozens of people who are confined to a small home in a city for work reasons but miss your feline friend so much it aches? Ever wish you could just bring a kitty into your life sometimes? Well now, with thanks to cat-sitting site Cat In A Flat, now you […]

10 years ago

Were you out in Dublin 7 this weekend? If you were, you may or may not have spotted the absolutely beauty that is English actress Anna Friel, while she was having a good time in The Hacienda Bar at 15 Little Mary Street, Dublin 7.  Friel was in town with the rest of the cast […]

10 years ago

Traffic in Dublin is pretty bad at the best of times.  You’ve got your pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, cygnines… Wait, what? It turns out that swans run this city, and we were only made somewhat aware with thanks to this gas video, filmed by Instagram user Brian Veigh.  View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

10 years ago

Pancake Tuesday has the ability to turn us all a little mad.  From spending our day trying to spread Nutella on everything, dousing everything in powdered sugar, and kidding ourselves that we’re not going to do this again for at least 40 days – we all lose it a little bit. And, gladly.  Check out […]

10 years ago

Are you one of the many who paid your Irish Water bill? Well then have we got news for you.  A full refund could potentially be on the way to you. According to The Irish Times, this refund is happening with thanks to a group of 20 TDs who are presently putting together a report for the […]

10 years ago

Fans of Dublin Bikes will know the sheer easiness that comes with being able to glide through the city, not have to worry about a parking space, and never feeling the sheer misery that is walking in the rain.  Well, we’ve got one more for you cycling enthusiasts.  Dublin 2 is, very shortly, getting itself […]

10 years ago

A brand new 230-bedroom hotel has been given the go ahead to be built, right in the heart of the Liberties.  The re-development has been praised by some, hoping for a welcome change in the area, but has raised concerns in others.  According to Dublin Live, Dublin City Council has granted permission for the new […]

10 years ago

Following the roaring success of SROOM’s speed roommating event last year, the keen matchmakers are holding their highly-anticipated second event on Wednesday, March 1.  But, what on Earth is speed roommating? Speed Roommating is a safe and easy way to meet fantastic roommates and landlords over a drink. It’s based on the premise of speed-dating, except you’re […]

10 years ago

Japanese cuisine in general, and sushi in particular, have absolutely blown up in Dublin over the past few years.  Once upon a time, not too long ago, we wouldn’t have been able to tell you the difference between miso and wasabi, but now you can curb your tempura fix pretty much anywhere you go in […]

10 years ago

I guess it’s looking like a beautiful day for band members of Elbow, as they receive medals of honorary patronage at Trinity College today, following a talk with one of the university’s oldest societies, The Phil.  The musicians also posed with members of the society, including one where everyone held their elbow. Gas.  Great to […]

10 years ago

Have you ever been just about to leave the house for work in the morning, when you realise that your jocks are still wet, but you don’t have time to stick them in the dryer? No? Well, this guy has.  Spotted this morning on his commute to work on the Rock Road, Blackrock – Twitter […]

10 years ago

Love crêpes? Love treats? Love free things? Well get excited, as this February 28, Gino’s Gelato is celebrating Pancake Tuesday by offering free crêpes to the first 20 customers in all Gino’s outlets on the day. YAAAASSSSSSSS. That’s right, the first 20 of you will be lucky enough to bag yourself some free crêpes on […]

10 years ago

The locals of Dublin neighbourhood Phibsborough have made their voices heard with regards to the potential opening of an adult store in the area, named ‘Ride Me Sideways’. According to The Irish Sun, the store’s owners are reportedly checking out a building located on Berkeley Street, beside two crisis pregnancy clinics and a Catholic church. […]

10 years ago

Any ice-cream connoisseur worth their weight in rum ‘n’ raisin will have heard of Scoop in Ranelagh. The dreamy ice-cream parlour which offers everything from gelato to French crepes has become a staple in the Dublin diet since its opening. Which makes us happy to announce that the store has set up shop in the […]

10 years ago

Yes, you read right. It seems that 2017 is the year of weird weather as snow now could be on the way to patches of Dublin.  And no, we’re not lying. According to Met Éireann: Frost and icy patches clearing this morning to a cold day Today with heavy showers of rain, hail and sleet […]

10 years ago

Drop-in classes are a great way to test the waters, see if you really like something, and kick start some endorphins int’ya in the process.  Dublin is absolutely overflowing with deadly drop-in fitness classes, and so many of them you can pay-as-you-go.  So no pressure, no time-restraints and no more excuses. Deadly. 1. Boxing Class […]

10 years ago

Morocco is known for a few things. Beautiful patterns, fantastic food and really cool people — and Moro Kitchen has that in droves.  Following the success of their sister restaurant, Dada on South William Street, the team behind the two decided they wanted to bring North African and Levant souk flavours to 21 Camden Street, […]

10 years ago

Are you gracing Beatyard with your presence this year? Then have we got news for you.  Reggae Legends Toots & The Maytals will be taking over the main stage on the Sunday. As well as local superstars in the making The Rusangano Family will be playing on the Saturday evening.  And the biggest name of them all? Beatyard have only gone […]

10 years ago

This evening’s traffic is already off to a terrible start. First thing’s first: There is an incident on the Ringsend Road near to the bus garage. Motorists are being asked to take care on approach. DUBLIN: There is an incident on Ringsend Rd beside the bus garage. Take extra care on approach. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 — AA […]

10 years ago

City life isn’t for everyone. It’s tough, stressful and filled with traffic.  Seriously, the traffic never stops. Ever. But anyway, as the saying goes ‘fortune favours the person-who-has-moved-to-Dublin-from somewhere else’, so you’re in luck. Get stuck into the tips below to really feel like you’ve conquered the big city. Because you have, ya big ride.  1. […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year again – we all lost the run of ourselves in the first three days of summer that we had, rolled around in the grass like puppies – and now we’re all dying with hay fever.  Everyone in the office now looks a little more swollen and puffy than we originally did before. Life […]

10 years ago

No plans tonight? Well, now you do. As you can find out how to bag yourself the perfect bod with thanks to this week’s Late Late.  Philip Boucher-Hayes will joining Ryan on the show, talking all things his new series, ‘What Are You Eating?’. This chat will also involve a conversation about what exactly it […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade have taken to social media to spread a crucial message regarding healthy and safety following the power outages caused by Storm Doris.  Their message talks about the importance of turning off electric cookers, immersions and other electrical devices as to avoid them being switched on suddenly upon power returning. If you’re affected […]

10 years ago

It seems like American brands aren’t finished taking over the Dublin food scene just yet, as Chick-Fil-A have just announced that they are planning a pop-up in Dublin city centre for one day and one day only. The pop-up will be taking place at Medley Restaurant, The Times Building in Dublin 2.  Medley took to […]

10 years ago

A Dublin man is reportedly presenting himself as a member of An Garda Síochána in an attempt to lure people into his car in North Dublin. Three incidents of such activity have been reported in the past three weeks in Swords, Airside and Balbriggan – however, it is not yet known if the incidents are linked. […]

10 years ago

Norwegian Air International, just yesterday, announced that they have a new super route from Stewart International Airport to New York City for just €69 each way. Yep, €69 each way.  Let’s just let that sink in.  We are excited to launch our new non-stop routes from Dublin, Shannon & Cork to the USA from €69* […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade took to social media earlier to inform the public of the severity of terrible park jobs.  Earlier on, as they were on their way out to an unconscious child in Booterstown, the team were forced to reroute their journey as they were not able to drive through the following cars.  They put the following […]

10 years ago

A new scheme aimed at catching people who stick general rubbish into free recycling bin bags is to be tested on up to 12,000 householders in Fingal, County Dublin.  According to Dublin Live, cameras have been put inside bin lorries, which will record what comes out of individual green bins when their contents are tipped into the vehicle. A chip is set to be […]

10 years ago

This is the best idea we’ve heard in a while. It’s up there with sliced bread, salt in hot chocolate and six packs of doughnuts.  The Pop-Up Gaeltacht is exactly what it says on the tin. Except better craic, more fun and with the added chance of potential flirting as Gaeilge – like the good […]

10 years ago

The Marker Hotel was voted one of the best places to work in Ireland in 2017 last night.  According to Dublin Live, The Marker was named as such in the Clayton Hotel at the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Ireland awards.  The hotel, located on Grand Canal Square, was recognised as one of Ireland’s top employers, following a glowing employee survey and an assessment of each of […]

10 years ago

Storm Doris has successfully wreaked havoc on the whole country, with fallen trees, traffic lights and general chaos everywhere.  And one place that has seriously felt Doris’s wrath is Dublin Airport. The following flights have been cancelled due to the inclement weather.  Affected guests can change or cancel bookings online / on mobile or by calling […]

10 years ago

Storm Doris has wreaked havoc on the whole country in just one night. And unfortunately, all we could do was sit and watch it happen.  Live updates are thankfully being tweeted by AA Roadwatch, An Garda Síochána and Irish Rail – including this one about a fallen tree at Strawberry Beds near Angler’s Rest.  Dublin: Roadway blocked […]

10 years ago

DART lines are heavily delayed in both directions due to Storm Doris.  So much so, the DART services are currently travelling northbound due to fallen trees.  Storm Watch: No northern commuter services currently going northbound due to fallen trees on the line, DB accepting valid rail tickets — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 23, 2017 There are also several […]

10 years ago

If you walk by The Gaiety, Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre or in the general vicinity on your way to work, you’ll have noticed this powerful demonstration this morning on your stroll into the office.  The performance was based around underage female refugees and the struggles they face both before turning 18, and in adult life. […]

10 years ago

The Paddocks have done it again. They’ve only gone and added a bleedin’ Kinder Surprise Hot Chocolate to their menu, and made all of our dreams come true at once.  I mean, look at THIS.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Paddocks Late Bar (@thepaddockslatebar) on Feb 22, 2017 at 3:57am PST We’re […]

10 years ago

Bad news for those of you who drive along the quays to work… Dublin City Council is planning on introducing extra bus lanes along the north quays. While this is great news for buses, it’s dreadful news for cars – as these proposals would radically reduce car access to the city centre.  The plan is to use two out of […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are a true beacon of hope on social media. Providing helpful tips, advocating safe practices and showing us what roads to avoid in the hope of saving us some serious traffic time.  I mean, what more could you ask for? But this time around, bike safety is number one on their priorities […]

10 years ago

Rough walk into work this morning? Here’s why. The elusive Storm Doris is expected to ravish the Dublin coast until sometime around noon today. Gale force winds are forecast to battle the capital, as three weather warnings have been put in place by Met Éireann.  The first is a national status yellow alert is in place in the whole of Leinster. […]

10 years ago

This enormous sign, spotted on Grafton Street today, is doing the rounds on the internet today. And we’re not entirely sure what to think… Have you spotted it yet? The sign in its entirety, along side a picture of noted scientist Albert Einstein, says: ”We can’t solve problems with the same thinking we used to create […]

10 years ago

J Cole, the American hip hop recording artist and record producer, is gracing Dublin with his presence come October 18.  And the capital is the only place he’s touring – the producer has planned a world tour to showcase his new album 4 Your Eyez Only.  Tickets for the tour under the same name go on sale, right […]

10 years ago

An Garda Síochána are ever-informative, often-giving and truly generous – and this can be shown by their frequent use of social media for good, instead of evil.  Real-life crime fighters, so they are.  And this time around, they’ve found a stolen bike and want to return it to its rightful owner.  Does this two-wheeled beauty […]

10 years ago

A report has been carried out by the RSA about dangerous driving habits as of late, and one in ten women have admitted to something pretty scandalous while driving… These women have admitted to wearing a seatbelt in an incorrect fashion to protect their most prized possession, their fake tan. This survey also shone a light […]

10 years ago

There is currently a car on fire on the M50 Southbound at Junction 15. Dublin Fire Brigade are on the scene, attempting to tackle the blaze. They have two pumps on site.  M50 Southbound all lanes closed at J15 as @DubFireBrigade tackle car fire pic.twitter.com/wpsCqZdv6f — Dundrum.info (@Dundrum_info) February 21, 2017 DUBLIn: M50 southbound now […]

10 years ago

International superstar and absolute dreamboat Drake (also known as Drizzy and his Instagram name Champagne Papi) was spotted doing what everyone gets up to while in Dublin, going on the sesh.  He took to social media and shared this image to his Instagram, of he and a few mates knocking back shots of Jaeger and pints of […]

10 years ago

Eight fire engines are currently attending a fire at the top floor of a building at Mountjoy Square.  Dublin Fire Brigade took to social media to post this tweet to their Twitter. 8 fire engines are attending a top floor #fire on Mountjoy Square. 8 people rescued, 5 by turntable ladder. Search operations cont #Dublin […]

10 years ago

All services to and from Heuston Station this evening are due to be delayed for between 15 – 25 minutes due to a mechanical fault that happened earlier. Iarnód Éireann took to their social media earlier to give the announcement.  Services to and from Heuston between 15 – 25 mins delayed due to earlier mechanical […]

10 years ago

Niamh Herbert, a wheelchair-dependant student travelling on a college trip to London, was left crying at a Dublin Airport gate, as she claims that Ryanair staff told her to ‘walk up stairs’ to board the plane, otherwise they wouldn’t have time to help her board a flight. She took to her personal Facebook page to articulate her situation, rage and […]

10 years ago

Egg-celent news for all involved as Dublin has bagged itself its very own Creme Egg Café. And no, we’re not yolking. The Cadbury Creme Egg Hunting Lodge will be open for business from next week, Monday 27 February to Saturday 4 March, in Lock 6 on the Canal Road. Here, you’ll then be able to get stuck into a three-course Creme Egg […]

10 years ago

Every so often Starbucks does something we totally agree with. Sometimes it’s red Christmas cups. Sometimes it’s gingerbread lattés. But this time around, it’s trolling Donald Trump.  Starbucks, Westmoreland Street, #Dublin pic.twitter.com/JWuGe7rK4H — Dan O’ Neill (@activedan) February 19, 2017 Who knew they had it in them?! Spotted by @activedan on Twitter, this post has […]

10 years ago

Australian actor Eric Bana was spotted in Dublin this weekend for a screening of Jim Sheridan’s The Secret Scripture on Saturday night.  Taking to social media, he posed with a pint of Guinness in an undisclosed location, stating: “Just give me a minute whilst I solve the problems of the world.”  Just give me a minute whilst […]

10 years ago