Chicken lovers, this one’s for you.  Porterhouse Central, located in Temple Bar, on Nassau Street and in Bray, are offering this one of a lifetime chicken wing deal, giving you the option of picking up twice the wings for half the cash.  Tell us more… Certainly. The deal is, you need to pop in on […]

10 years ago

Version 1, the UK and Ireland’s leading IT Consulting and Outsourced Managed Services Company is set to create up to 365 jobs in its Dublin headquarters. Enda Kenny made the announcement today, mentioning that the tech company will be creating these jobs over the next three years and will all be located in its city centre offices.  According to Dublin […]

10 years ago

Gorgeous Dublin café, Pot Bellied Pig, deserves massive brownie points after an incredible act of kindness they recently displayed to a Dublin driver who’d just been clamped. Anyone who’s had the mis-pleasure of being clamped before knows the sheer AGONY that follows suit shortly afterward. An agony that can only be treated by a sugary […]

10 years ago

You know what tastes better than a delicious cup of steaming coffee? A delicious cup of steaming free coffee. And you can get yourself one of them today by just playing one simple game of Where’s Wally? It’s that simple. Sobo Café is the one offering the deal of the century. Located at the Southbound […]

10 years ago

Sorry ladies, it’s only for men A mens-only hot naked yoga class has opened in Dublin, and we are wildly intrigued. The Men’s Hot Naked Tantra Kriya Yoga exercise class is on in Kilcarbery Park, Dublin 22 and is open for classes. Are there any rules? According to Dublin Live, you have to be completely naked, along with […]

10 years ago

Rodrigo Y Gabriela have just announced that they will be joyfully returning to the Emerald Isle this summer, to play two headline shows this July in two different Dublin venues. The first will be held on Saturday, July 15, where the band will play a fully seated (and surely, iconic) performance at The National Concert Hall. […]

10 years ago

Fancy getting a lift home in a bumper car today? Well, we’re here to tell you that that can actually happen.  The good people over at mytaxi will be doing just that, doling out lifts up and down the Grand Canal today in Dublin, in actual bumper cars.  Let’s just let that sink in, shall we… Fancy […]

10 years ago

Plans for a massive redevelopment of urban village Phibsborough including a plan for construction on part of the grounds of Dalymount Park, have been submitted to Dublin City Council according to The Irish Times.  The €50,000,000 plan includes the building of apartments, office blocks, an eight storey tower block, and the upgrade of the 1960s Phibsborough shopping centre and […]

10 years ago

So, it’s no secret that we like to talk about food.  We think about it. We dream about it. And we wouldn’t have jobs without it… and, in my opinion, there is one, and only one, holy grail in regards to food in Dublin. And that is Dublin 1’s trendy, welcoming and undeniably delicious Capel […]

10 years ago

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Banksy? Well now’s the chance to hone your skills as the good people at All Out Design have teamed up with RTÉ to bring you a free graffiti workshop with a selection of Ireland’s top Street Artists.  The artistic experts on the day, of which there are many, will […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite Dublin BYOB bar, Drop Dead Twice, have announced something very special on their site today… Not a bar to do things by halves, they’ve only gone and got Chef Patrick Mansfield, of Matt The Thresher and The Chophouse fame (Chef @ Matt the Thresher and previously The Chophouse) joining the Drop Dead Twice crew […]

10 years ago

Dublin hospitals may soon provide free parking spaces for cancer patients and their families who frequently attend clinics, so reports Dublin Live.  Independent councillor for North Inner City, Nial Ring, is planning to table a motion in relation to the issue at a Dublin City Council meeting this Tuesday. The motion calls on the following hospitals to waive parking fees for […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s latest yoga craze has us feeling all aquiver just thinking about it. But, yoga is soothing. What on Earth could it be? We’re so glad you asked.  It turns out that Dubliners not only love drinking on rooftops, but also bending on them – as limited edition outdoor yoga classes will be held on the […]

10 years ago

Treat lovers everywhere, listen up – the first ever Ice Cream Festival is coming to Dublin this Summer.  Taking a leaf out of the Ice Cream Festival UK‘s book – Dublin’s Ice Cream shindig will be taking the dessert to a whole new level by bringing all the local ice cream parlours together in one place.  […]

10 years ago

Wanna get bendy AND give back at the same time? Then this is the event for you.  Yoga In The Park 2017 is an outdoor yoga event in aid of the LauraLynn Foundation and Adi Roches Chernobyl International Foundation AND Bringing Chair Yoga to Nursing Homes. In the past two years, this event has raised €22,500 […]

10 years ago

Mattress Mick is partaking in his most generous move yet, by taking up arms in the fight against cancer and donating portions of his sales to the Marie Keating Foundation. According to Dublin Live, the famous bed salesman will be donating €5 from the sale of every mattress sold through his online shop to the Irish […]

10 years ago

We’re big fans of checking out gaffs that we hope someday to be able to afford.  BIG fans, indeed.  And this Monkstown MANSION is right atop of our wish-list.  Behold; 36 Belgrave Square South, Monkstown 36 Belgrave Square South is a most elegant Victorian family home, built c. 1850, and boasting 509sqm / 5486 sqft. The […]

10 years ago

Potentially Dublin’s most famous weekend market, the Bernard Shaw Flea Market, is back with a bang tomorrow for its April edition.  The market boasts anything and everything from artwork to jewellery to musical instrument to shoes, and upon entering, you’re sure to find a trinket or two to go home with. See for yourself some […]

10 years ago

So, something has come to our attention and we’re not really sure how to deal with it. It’s tearing families apart, brothers fighting brothers, and we think we’ve got the guts of a civil war on our hands.  Apparently, the quaint South Dublin village of ‘Ranelagh’ is pronounced ‘REN-la’, and we’re suddenly losing our minds.  […]

10 years ago

This Saturday, April 1, will see young rugby players fighting it out on the pitch to raise funds for children in Nepal. The annual Umbrella 7s Schools Rugby Tournament is taking place tomorrow, April 1, in Terenure College, Dublin with the hopes of raising funds for less fortunate Nepali children, in association with the Umbrella Foundation.  Each […]

10 years ago

Right, the ultimate test is upon us.  How well do you know the Dublin basins that grace our favourite Dublin establishments? We spend enough time waiting in line for them… Best of luck to you all, and may the urinal be with you.  1.  2. 3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10. 11.  Well, how’d […]

10 years ago

Eatyard, the new and trendy food-market located next to the Bernard Shaw on Grove Road, is an absolute must-try for anyone who enjoys tasty treats and sampling menus.  They host different food vendors every few weeks, anything from Box Burger to Kerala Kitchen, with this week’s latest edition set to excite the nation, for a […]

10 years ago

While some of you may have had a terrible start this morning, you can take solace in the fact that at least someone has heard your prayers and is offering some sort of tasty compensation… The good people at Brasserie Sixty6 have very generously offered free main courses to anyone affected by the Dublin Bus, Bus […]

10 years ago

Good morning, readers. We’re here to dutifully inform you that Ryanair are, in fact, at it again. The low-fares airline and their cheeky marketing team have put together a video response to the disruption across bus and rail services this morning, which affecting thousands of commuters today.  They took to social media to post the […]

10 years ago

Driving in the city centre is set to get even more unhurried as new slower speed limits are coming into effect in the city centre from midnight tonight.  Authorities have put 30km/h speed limits in place for certain areas around the city, following a vote by Dublin City councillors in December. At present, 30km/h zones are […]

10 years ago

Sinful Foods, Hibernian Way opened their doors just last week to the general public – but just a few days in, and they’ve already gone and won our hearts with their latest venture. The café has massively ramping up their whipped ice cream production, and to celebrate this, they’re offering their customers 99 ice-cream cones […]

10 years ago

Ah, Jaysus.  Your One Nikita has absolutely floored us with her latest piece. Shared on Twitter by the National Gallery (if you don’t mind) Aoife Dooley, Illustrator of Your One Nikita, has pieced together her interpretation of Caravaggio’s famous painting, ‘Boy Bitten by a Lizard’. Her take on the art piece is called ‘Hun steps […]

10 years ago

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further.  We’ve got just the things (eight things, in fact) for you to get stuck into to enjoy if the weather is good, or even if its bad.  We’ve tried to cover most tastes here, in an attempt to have something to suit everyone’s palate.  1. […]

10 years ago

Keeping your bike safe in the city can be a mammoth task.  Between people swearing by two locks, taking their wheels with them or paying hundreds for car parking spaces to be sure – you can’t be too careful. We’ve found that certain spots around the city are better than others for parking your beloved, […]

10 years ago

God bless anyone who’s ever been apartment hunting in Dublin in recent times.  Queues are nuts, rent is INSANE and if you even get a response from the person advertising the gaff – you’re doing well.  And the worst bit? House-owners often make their potential tenants jump through hoops in order to even be considered […]

10 years ago

Stormzy took Dublin by storm last night at his gig at the Olympia Theatre, where fans all agreed that his performance absolutely tore the roof off and left them all feeling totally emotionally drained.  Fans were so excited for his Dublin performance, that a mural was even painted in his honour in Smithfield.  And being […]

10 years ago

We’re always happy to see Irish products do well on the international market – especially when we know they’re all natural, super versatile and when they actually work. Enter, Modern Botany; a totally natural multi-tasking oil for face, body, hair and nails.  Situated on the Irish Wild Atlantic Way, Modern Botany is inspired by the […]

10 years ago

It has been reported that a 45-year-old man has been injured in a shooting at a house in Belcamp Cresent, Coolock, North County Dublin. The attacker, a young man, entered his home shortly before midnight and fired an unknown amount of gunshots. According to RTÉ, the culprit is being described as around 5’7″ in height, wearing […]

10 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. Worlds have officially collided and Gin & Tonic Cupcakes now exist. Feast your eyes on these… G&T CupcakesSimple#CoppingerRowMarket pic.twitter.com/7UpIi0ByqC — The Cupcake Bloke (@thecupcakebloke) March 30, 2017 WE KNOW.  The sugary treats obviously came from the king of tasty delicacies, The Cupcake Bloke. The same guy making us […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there. You go up to the counter with your assortment of 16 hangover snacks, ready to take on the day, when all of a sudden the shopkeeper turns to you and says, ”insufficient funds, bud”. Nightmare. Well, at least it’s not on national telly, right? The poor lad, like us all, is […]

10 years ago

Want to start anew? We’ve got just the thing.  The Agri Careers Fair kicks off in the RDS today, offering over 1,000 potential jobs to those who are interested in the general area of agribusiness and agricultural technology.  And before you panic, neither a degree in agricultural science nor a keen knowledge of farming are essential […]

10 years ago

Do you, or does anyone you know, own a house that’s currently unoccupied?  Well, if you do, you could be able to rent it out to those previously sleeping rough.  A new housing scheme, seeing homeowners being given a grant to do up their vacant homes, is set to be introduced to combat the city’s growing […]

10 years ago

Coffee-lovers have always been keen to get creative and mix up what goes in their brew.  And, who are we to judge? The imaginative minds of the coffee-sphere have given us treats such as meringue coffee, bulletproof coffee and even mushroom coffee – but this new trendy coffee trick seems to be pushing the boat […]

10 years ago

Three fire engines and a hydraulic platform of Dublin’s Fire Brigade tackled an enormous and horrifying blaze in a home in Shankill, yesterday evening.  It happened at around 7pm yesterday evening, with firefighters quickly rushing to the scene. The social media-savvy emergency service took to Twitter last night to share footage of the blaze.  This evening 3 […]

10 years ago

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Dublin cyclists.  Whether you love them, loathe them or just HATE to see them without a helmet (think of their poor little heads) everyone seems to have come one-to-one with the speedy fiends of Dublin’s roads. However, now Dublin Cycling Campaign are letting their voices be heard, and […]

10 years ago

Located at Unit 13 Blackwater Road Glasnevin Industrial Estate and previously at a kiosk in Ballsbridge – Silverskin Coffee was a morning ritual to anyone who had the pleasure of passing it.  However, the times, they are a-changin’ – and Silverskin Coffee is about to say goodbye to its kiosks, once and for all.  Sad news […]

10 years ago

Homelessness is at a frightening all-time high in Dublin. And it’s only getting worse… However, in times like this, public generosity and compassion shines through.  Thinking of one of the most pressing issues of being a homeless woman, the charity A Homeless Period Dublin was set up, with the aim of donating sanitary products to […]

10 years ago

The mystery of Ireland’s favourite puppets’ gender has been deemed in Ireland as the eighth wonder of the world.  With androgynous looks, unisex outfits and high-pitched voices – we never knew what to make of the TV star.  However, while it thankfully never mattered too much to most, we were all still a little bit […]

10 years ago

Want to get bendy, while also trying something different? We’ve got just the thing.  The two Dublin powerhouses that are Just Breathe Yoga and Sim Simma present Reggae Yoga – Sundays at 4pm.  But, wait. What IS Reggae Yoga? Yes, we’re getting to that.  Reggae Yoga consists of a one hour yoga session with a certified yoga instructor trained in […]

10 years ago

Ever call to a mate’s house and realised you’re not arsed knocking on the door? Yep, us too.  And it seems that even postal workers feel the heat when it comes to delivering treats to people’s homes, as a somewhat *different* shipment was spotted in Dublin city centre.   Check out this interesting delivery someone […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been subject to Dublin’s ludicrous housing market.  Paying way too much for way too little, taking out a mortgage to afford a parking space, and queuing up for hours just to get a LOOK inside a place.  It’s nuts.  However, when there’s a will… These Japanese-style sleeping pods are now on the Dublin […]

10 years ago

The price of the average three-bed semi-detached house in North Dublin has risen a whopping 5.6% to €282,500 in just the past three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. This is due to the lack of housing supply in Dublin at the moment, causing high demand with more first-time buyers holding […]

10 years ago

A large fire which broke out at a waste recycling plant in Bray this morning has caused a huge smoke plume to drift across south county Dublin, according to Independent.ie. Two units of Dublin Fire Brigade are still on the scene fighting the blaze this morning.  Reports are showing that the fire started just after […]

10 years ago

Keen to make yourself feel poor? Well, have we got a gaff for you.  Cast your eye upon the exceptional period property Gortinore. Designed by the eminent architect Sir Thomas Drew, this spectacular period home was built in c. 1877 and is located on an elevated site on the prestigious Alma Road.  Extremely well preserved […]

10 years ago

So, unless you’ve been living under a massive boulder, you’ll know that Mother’s Day is tomorrow, Sunday, March 26, and the countdown to shower the mother figure in your life in gifts is on. Everyone’s partaking in the festivities, with some being a bit more generous than others.  F.X. Buckley Steakhouses, found in five locations […]

10 years ago