We’re here to inform you that the Dublin housing market is indeed, at it again.  Sent into us by Lovin Dublin reader David Sweeney – this tiny single bedroom in Rathmines is on the market for €1,000 a month, having originally been priced at a whopping €1,800 a month.  The ad for the room, which […]

10 years ago

A new survey done by Four Star Pizza has revealed some juicy details about how many times our partners lie to us each week. The results reveal some very interesting stats… *drumroll please* It has been revealed that 37% of us have lied to our partners within the last week Are you one of the […]

10 years ago

There’s something very rewarding about getting change from a tenner when buying your lunch. So we’ve made it our mission to scope out some tasty grub for the masses for less than a few quid.  Turns out Dublin’s only gone and spoiled us again, as there are loads of choices on offer for just a few schillings.  Check […]

10 years ago

A man has been attacked by four masked men outside a school yesterday morning in the Killinarden Heights area of Tallaght. According to The Journal, the attack, which happened around 9am, is believed to be part of ongoing feud between a number of local families.  The incident involved four men, who were understood to be […]

10 years ago

Irish Rail has noticed some suspicious and aggressive activity in the form of begging on several DART trains, happening on many different routes across the greater Dublin area.  The activity has become known as ‘the tissue packet scam’, and has been reported by Irish Rail to Gardaí. According to 98fm, it revolves around at least […]

10 years ago

While it may be payday for some, it most certainly isn’t for others – and a free lunch goes such a long way.  And, we’ve got all the info on how you can do just that, today. As, Chopped has just opened up yet another store in Dublin city centre – this time, in the […]

10 years ago

59 cars have been damaged in an unlawful vandalising spree overnight, with the acronym ‘ISIS’ scraped onto the bonnet of many of the cars.  The debauchery happened in Castleknock Park, Dublin 15 between the hours of 11pm and 7am.  Gardai are trying to establish who was behind the attacks and are appealing for witnesses to […]

10 years ago

Watch this space, as Dublin-born, Malaysian-bred actress Niamh Walsh is about to become a household name.  The LAMDA graduate is set to skyrocket to fame after being cast in Jamestown, a new racy period drama, created by the same people who created Downton Abbey. The new show, set in 1619 in Virginia, has been dubbed […]

10 years ago

Tired of doing the same old thing for you or for your loved ones’ birthdays? Yep, us too.  We’re always keen to try out new things – and we know you are, too. So, we’ve compiled a list of the most random, most unusual and most gas things you should get up to for a […]

10 years ago

Three Ireland customers woke up to a rude awakening this morning as a number of the phone company’s customers have been charged phone bills of up to €300, for services of which they did not avail.  According to the Irish Independent, Three customers received texts this morning stating that large amounts of cash had been […]

10 years ago

A number of reports have come in following several incidents of members of the public knocking on doors disguised as money collectors in a South Dublin housing estate.   The housing estate, located in Knocklyon, has seen a number of incidents like this, with many of the perpetrators being under 18.  The estate’s residents have since […]

10 years ago

The new Luas construction works, curving around the front entrance of Trinity College Dublin, are disrupting the university’s students study routines ahead of exams.  The campus hosts hundreds of students, scholars, professors and exchange students who live, work and study on the college’s historical grounds.  According to the Irish Times, students who live on the campus’ […]

10 years ago

Members of An Garda Síochána are urging the powers-that-be for better protection for front line officers, following an incident where a Garda had his eye gouged during a domestic call-out in Dublin. According to Dublin Live, two Gardaí called to the scene of a dispute in a home in Ballymun, at around 6.30am last Sunday. […]

10 years ago

Do you love food? What’s your take on exploring? And do you enjoy meandering through the streets to sample little bites from all over? Well, have we got news for you… Let us introduce to you, Dublin’s Tapas Trails.  A fun and exciting walking tour of Dublin City, which includes a delicious exploration of Dublin’s most […]

10 years ago

Beloved Dublin club Mother is doing something pretty special this weekend.  Following the horrific horror stories coming from Chechnya in Russia, the LGBT friendly club is donating all proceeds from the club on Saturday night to the Russian LGBT Network. The post says: ”Tunes for Chechnya. This Saturday night we will be dancing and fundraising for […]

10 years ago

We’re firm believers that good food shouldn’t break the bank, especially when you’re praying for payday to just hurry up already. So, we’ve done up a list (wouldn’t be like us) of the best, tastiest and, most importantly, cheapest lunches you can pick yourself up from in Dublin’s city centre. Get stuck into some of the best deals our […]

10 years ago

Sure what else would you be expecting coming into May in Ireland… We’ve had a relatively nice few days weather wise over the past few weeks. While the odd cold spell has knocked us for six on mornings like this morning, all in all, we’ve had it pretty alright.  However, this evening is set to […]

10 years ago

It’s 8pm on a cold November night on O’Connell Street. You’re looking at the ground, rushing home and counting down the minutes until you can curl up on the couch and relax after a long day. Just before The Savoy, you notice the bustling queue of people of every size, age, background and description lining up […]

10 years ago

Looking for some new recipes so spice up your repertoire? We knew it. Taking a nod from the haven of simple, delicious and healthy food that is The Middle East, we’ve only gone and whipped up a few easy, deadly dishes with just a handful of ingredients. Bil hana wish shifa’!  1. Falafel and cucumber sauce  This handy […]

10 years ago

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for a giant Wetherspoons in the bustling area of Camden Street in Dublin city centre. According to Dublin Live, the appeals board granted planning permission for the €4 million development at Camden Hall, along the long Dublin Street. Reports are stating that the establishment would also include a 98-bedroom-hotel. Locals […]

10 years ago

Stop the presses – as every Irish mammy’s dream lad is returning to Dublin.  Yep, you guessed it – it’s hunky Nathan Carter himself.  What a time to be alive! Daniel O’Donnell and @iamNATHANCARTER leading off a star-studded opening for the #LateLate Country Special! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/r92wDeJzxX — The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) April 14, 2017 […]

10 years ago

There is set to be a one-day closure on the Sandyford Park+ Ride Luas facility on Tuesday, April 25.  Tuesday April 25th 2017 the Sandyford Park & Ride will not be accessible to the public for parking. More info see: https://t.co/0A3mnNnacf pic.twitter.com/tWyymo04zP — Luas (@Luas) April 21, 2017 The facility will not be accessible to […]

10 years ago

For those of you who use the M50 to come in today, you’ll be all too aware, but for those not in the know – a bus caught fire on the busy motorway this morning. The blaze sent smoke across the sky near the M11 merge southbound on the hard shoulder just after 7am this […]

10 years ago

A scam email, feigning a connection with Whatsapp, is currently doing the rounds and spreading a dangerous virus.  Users are being warned not to click on an email that appears to be from WhatsApp, witht he subject line ‘missed voicemail’. According to 98fm, experts in cyber crime are informing the masses not to click any […]

10 years ago

Well, have we got news for you.  Great news, in fact, for those of you who aren’t into cheese – as Chocolate Boards are now officially available in Dublin.  That’s right: Chocolate Boards.  Behold, the chocolate masterpiece in all it’s glory As you may have already guessed, the delicious creation is available from BoCo Pizza on […]

10 years ago

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Ireland have just recently published the average weekly rent for households in Ireland.  This year’s stats have shown that the average weekly rent rose by a whopping 16.8% between the years 2011 and 2016. In 2011, the average weekly rent paid to private landlords was €171.19, according to the […]

10 years ago

As you may have already heard, it was announced during the week that the same order of nuns who ran the Magdalene Laundries are set to gain ‘sole ownership’ over the new maternity hospital set to be built near Elm Park in South Dublin.  Due to the harrowing press surrounding the years of Magdalene Laundries […]

10 years ago

The ongoing struggle for medicinal cannabis to be legalised is one of the most-talked-about protests in Ireland at the moment.  Today, a huge movement of people will be gathering at the Garden of Remembrance to come together and attempt to communicate to the government that this is a need of the people, and using the […]

10 years ago

Is there anything that tastes better than a big delicious cup of hot coffee? Yes. A big delicious cup of FREE hot coffee. Such entities are available in Dublin this morning – and here’s exactly how you can get your paws on one. Cycle Against Suicide, along with Deliveroo, have set up shop along the […]

10 years ago

A drive-in movie theatre is coming to Dublin this summer.  The retro style drive-in will be showing classics such as Jaws and Back To The Future on the World’s Biggest Mobile LED Screen at Dublin Port Riverfest on June 4.  The Drive-in will be situated on Alexandra Road on the North Docks.  The itinerary of […]

10 years ago

An absolutely massive housing project has been put in place for the South Dublin area of Clondalkin, Dublin 22.  The project is set to deliver up to 1,000 houses in an 87.37 acre site at The Grange/Kilcarbery, with at at least 892 houses being built, as part of a joint venture with a private investor. According to Dublin […]

10 years ago

Hundreds of students are expected to gather in Dublin 2 this afternoon as the School Students Protest For Choice is set to take the streets in front of Central Bank.  The protest kicks off at 1pm and is expected to go on for up to two hours.  The Facebook event for the protest expresses how […]

10 years ago

Dublin airport has just added another direct route to its growing list of flights – easing global travelling bit by bit.  Qatar Airways are the brains behind the operation time time, as they will begin daily flights from Dublin Airport to the Qatari capital of Doha from June 12. The Dublin-Doha route is Ireland’s first ever […]

10 years ago

A one-of-a-kind art exhibition, showcasing art potentially worth thousands, will be going ‘incognito’ for charity in order to sell some incredible pieces for just €50 thanks to the Jack & Jill foundation. The Foundation has convinced some incredibly impressive artists to donate a whopping 1,500 miniature pieces to be put on sale at the 2017 […]

10 years ago

In what could be the most incredible news story of the day, it has just been announced that an inflatable replica of Moe’s Tavern will be coming to Dublin next month.  Along with London and Los Angeles, the Irish capital will see the world’s most famous fictional pub come to inflatable life – just so […]

10 years ago

Our love affair with cheese knows no bounds.  No, really. No bounds.  And it’s clear that we’re not alone, as Sheridan’s Cheesemongers in Dublin city centre have started producing wedding cheese cakes for budding nuptials all around the country.  And they’re even cheesier than you think… The brains behind the cheese are so proud of […]

10 years ago

We so a round up of the best of the best that Irish Twitter has to offer each week, and this week is no different. With a distinctly Irish theme to be spotted this week, we’ve spotted some absolute crackers – and we hope you get a hearty belly laugh from them, just as we […]

10 years ago

Lent is finally over.  HURAAH! Well if you’re going to indulge, you may as well get stuck into some of the best treats Dublin has to offer, right? ‘Stressed’ backwards is ‘desserts’ you know… 1. Snickers Pie — Accents, Stephen Street Lower Heat this up to get the full effect. Oh, and it’s gluten free. […]

10 years ago

It’s your birthday, and you can cry if you want to. But, please don’t – go out and celebrate instead. Quick, start reading, before you make an excuse or fall asleep Quick! 1. Rooftop Bar @ The Marker Hotel Arguably known as the glammest place in the whole of Dublin, the rooftop of The Marker in Grand Canal […]

10 years ago

Have you been to Blackrock Market lately? Whether you’re a local or couldn’t live further from the spot, we couldn’t recommend more that you head on down to the South Dublin spot, as we’ve found yet another hidden gem that Dublin foodies are bound to love.  Behold, Ali Baba This gorgeous spot serves up Lebanese […]

10 years ago

Live in the city centre? Well, from today on, you’re in for a animal-themed treat.  A huge red squirrel is about to be created on the wall adjacent to the Workshop Gastro Pub on George’s Quay, and no, we’re not kidding.  Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo is the brains behind the art-installation, adding to his internationally-acclaimed […]

10 years ago

Have you a day off? Is that a four day weekend we see before us? Have the stars finally aligned? God bless forced annual leave.  For the (Holy) week that’s in it, we’ve decided to do the hard work for you and let you know where exactly you should go to eat some tasty, tasty […]

10 years ago

A large sum of money has gone missing from a Garda Station located in the city centre.  A number close to €12,000 has been reported as ‘missing’ from Kevin Street Garda Station, following its seizure last year.  According to the Irish Mirror, a detective has been appointed to investigate the unusual circumstances surrounding the thousands […]

10 years ago

The Dáil has voted to effectively abolish water charges as of yesterday evening. Dáil members voted 96 to 48 to accept the report of the Oireachtas committee on water services. This report states that: Charges should be abolished except for excessive use There should be a referendum on public ownership And meters are to be […]

10 years ago

Do you ever find yourself pining for things that once were? Casting your mind on a Dublin full of Tripods, Crawdaddys, Bondi Beach Clubs and Sabor Brazils? Well, we’re pleased to announce that we can help ease that pain as well-loved and much sought after Dublin bar Berlin has come out and said that they […]

10 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have just recalled a batch of White Rabbit Creamy Candy treats as they’ve been mislabeled as not containing any milk products, when it is believed that the candy does so.  According to the FSAI: ”Interlink Direct Ltd. is recalling one batch of White Rabbit Creamy Candy from consumers. […]

10 years ago

We all did things we’re not proud of to get there, but we got there in the end. And whether you were in Rathmines or in the heart of Kerry, we can guarantee a fairly similar experience.  Don’t believe us? Read on… 1. You’d spend five hours carefully selecting what outfit makes you look older Always […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have voted to make high-visibility clothing mandatory for all cyclists, a move that could potentially dramatically cut road deaths. Sergeant Gerry Moylan spoke at the annual AGSI delegate conference in Killarney, Co Kerry today and according to the Irish Independent, mentioned the high death rate for cyclists on rural roads: “In 2016, 35 pedestrians were […]

10 years ago

Starbucks seems to be slowly taking over the whole of Dublin, free commercial space by free commercial space. Last year, upon a new Starbucks quietly opening on Dublin 2’s Drury Street. Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn then took time out to famously write to Dublin City Council to basically tell them that is just wasn’t on.  […]

10 years ago

New acts have just been added to the Monday line-up of Forbidden Fruit. Reports have announced that Bon Iver frontman, Justin Vernon, has handpicked a mix of his favourite artists to appear on the Kilmainham main stage. Danny Brown, William Tyler and Velvet Negroni are all set to take to the stage on the Monday […]

10 years ago