You’d be forgiven for thinking we’d have found every single hidden gem of a restaurant in Dublin by now. You’d think so, considering how much we bang on about Dublin’s secret treasure troves. But we think we’ve found the best one yet – and that’s not even an exaggeration. Tucked away by the canal in […]

9 years ago

Exam weather has reared its lovely head once more and the people of Ireland are only loving it. Reports of every teenager in Ireland being at the 40 foot are coming in, sunburn has reached an all-time high and sunstroke excuses are officially the order of the week.  And we’re delighted to announce that everyone […]

9 years ago

Were you one of the lucky few who managed to get out in the sunshine yesterday?  Town was rammed. Literally. As it turns out that it wasn’t just people out basking in the rays of the 17°C – it was an occasion for all, as can be seen from this picture taken on Chatham Street.  […]

9 years ago

Yep, it’s finally time to put all of that Death Eater knowledge to good use – as a Harry Potter Table Quiz is coming to Dublin. The second of its kind, this quiz is being hosted by Fibber Magee’s on Parnell Street, Sunday May 21.  Tables of up to five people are €50 (€10 per […]

9 years ago

Two men have been arrested following an assault at a restaurant in Santry, in North Dublin last evening. The attack is understood to have happened at around 7pm yesterday evening, when a man was set upon by two men.  The victim, who is believed to be in his 20s, is being reported as ‘not seriously […]

9 years ago

Looking for something tasty to do this weekend? We’ve got just the thing. The Maccheroni Food & Arts Festival is taking place in the square of the Italian quarter this Saturday from 1pm – 11pm. During the day, authentic Italian Mamas will be preparing different Italian street food recipes, made with traditional and ancient methods, using only the freshest […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor is not stranger to attention.  He famously gets on well with his fans, and has even surprised them on several instances with his presence.  But this time he’s surprising us all…by getting fries with that.  Check out Notorious himself picking up fuel in the drive through of McDonalds Kylemore in Inchicore.  Gas.  Twitter […]

9 years ago

Who knew that the day would come where we’d see scam emails as Gaeilge? Life comes at you pretty fast.  It seems that a scam email, sent by the address [email protected], is currently doing the rounds in Dublin – with a poorly translated message claiming to be offering you money.  This is a new one to […]

9 years ago

Yep, you heard right – the one and only Iron Throne is coming to Dublin this weekend  and we’re all invited.  The illustrious piece will be gracing The Square, Tallaght with its presence from May 5 – May 7, where it will just be waiting for us all to perch atop it.  It’s available for sitting […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s coast is about to get a whole lot safer for those of the bi-wheeled persuasion – as the Sutton to Sandycove cycleway is set to be opened this morning by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Brendan Carr. According to Dublin Live, the new cycle lane spreads along a 2km section, with 4km of footpaths, with […]

9 years ago

Prayers across the country have been answered this morning as extra tickets for Justin Bieber’s highly anticipated return to The Emerald Isle are going on sale next week. However, tickets are limited to a small few.  Biebs is bringing his Purpose World Tour to The RDS on June 21, with special guest Halsey.  But, how […]

9 years ago

Two have been hospitalised following a crash involving a Luas tram and a truck earlier this morning in Dublin. According to Dublin Live, both victims have been hospitalised with suspected spinal injuries following the crash. #luas crash pic.twitter.com/mQWPrixgCl — Gerry #83 (@Gerryd83) May 5, 2017 Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade and two ambulances were […]

9 years ago

In recent years, we’ve grown more excited about the food stalls at festivals rather than the acts themselves. (Yes, we’re old. But, you are too.) And of all the selections we’ve seen over the years, a solid staple of Irish festivals gone by has been none other than Kanoodle.  Yes, the carby Asian treat that […]

9 years ago

Looking to be lead in the direction of the pints? Look no further, my friends. The sun is shining. The weekend is almost upon us. It’s time for fun. And if that fun includes alcohol, then have a gawk below for some drink-spiration.  1. Ginger Beer, Bernard Shaw Fresh, fizzy and superbly light, this delicious fruity […]

9 years ago

Vegan livin’ is all the rage at the moment, and we couldn’t be happier. Dublin has a plethora of great food spots, that serve only the most nourishing and delicious vegan food. So, do your body and your tastebuds a favour by trying out one of these vegan hotspots this week.  If it’s good enough for Queen Bey… 1. […]

9 years ago

The company that owns Blanchardstown Centre has recently lodged a planning permission application for a massive extension at the Dublin 15 shopping centre. According to Fora, Multi Corporation have submitted the application to Fingal County Council for an enormous 60,000 sq ft development, creating several large retail units on the lower and upper levels of […]

9 years ago

Reports that an urban food market worth upwards of €3 million could be gracing Dublin’s city centre are coming in this morning. The market itself is set to be located in St Andrew’s Church on Suffolk Street. Yep, the one with Molly Malone outside. According to The Herald, businessman Michael Wright, owner of the Wright Venue […]

9 years ago

Did you wake up this morning and want to roll back into bed? Yep, us too. What happened to the sun?! It turns out that the sun is having a morning off, but will definitely be back for lunch. According to Met Éireann, today is set to be: ”Becoming cloudy for a time over some […]

9 years ago

Looking for something a little different to do while the sunnier days are upon us? We’ve got just the thing.  The BPM Dublin Boat Party is a new venture brought to you by two DJs (BPM) and Dublin Bay Cruises.  On Saturday, May 13 they’ll be embarking from directly opposite the 3Arena at 7:30pm and returning at 9:30pm. The boat […]

9 years ago

The wildest, most extraordinary and most extravagant night of the year is coming up next week (Eurovision, natch) and there’s only one place in Dublin we could possibly ever consider watching it… Why the wildest, most extraordinary and most extravagant place in town of course; Pantibar.  The Capel Street haunt is known for its lavish […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got just the event for you. And maybe of the century. The pub crawl of all pub crawls is about to descend onto Dublin, and we’re so here for it.  Tell me more The Paddy Losty Memorial Pub Crawl is all set to go ahead come May 20, and here’s why you […]

9 years ago

What’s the very best part about going to the seaside? Getting a 99 afterwards, right? Well have we got news for you, as Arnotts has just announced that the latest pop up in their Henry Street windows will be none other than Scrumdiddly’s! It all kicked off this morning, when the Scrumdiddly’s ice cream pop-up […]

9 years ago

Yep, you read right. The one and only Ms Macy Gray is gracing Dublin with her enormously talented presence this summer for one night and one night only.  Known for the absolutely anthem and Grammy winner that is ‘Try’, Gray is known to put on one hell of a show, and this Concert Hall appearance is […]

9 years ago

Keen to give your small business the extra charming edge? We’ve got just the thing.  Vanessa Power (Signs of Power) is a Dublin artist – and you’ll have most definitely seen her work before. Responsible for such art works as the Sprout sign, Two Boys Brew sign and Meet Me In The Morning’s quaint painting […]

9 years ago

A plan has been lodged to build Dublin’s soon-to-be tallest building on a site next to Tara Street railway station, with plans for the building to be topped by a restaurant and bar with panoramic views over the city, says the Irish Times.  Upon obtainment, the building will boast 17 storeys of a hotel, rooftop […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s music scene has been absolutely deadly as of late.  Booker T. Jones plays Vicar Street tonight, festival line-ups are only getting better and even our Eurovision entry is a bit of a banger.  But, this latest announcement is set to interest a particular type of music and cinema fan indeed. A new concert tour celebrating […]

9 years ago

Driving in Dublin can be really trying at times; cyclists, traffic and no right turns are only the half of it. And it seems that this morning’s commute in was potentially more annoying than most, as a traffic light which appears to be broken, has been holding up drivers all morning. Brought to our attention […]

9 years ago

Vicar Street boasts some pretty unbelievable gigs.  The intimate surroundings attracts the likes of huge names, such as Lana Del Ray, Ed Sheeran and now… Mr Booker T Jones.  Yep, that’s right, Memphis soul legend Booker T Jones has announced a date for Dublin’s Vicar St for tonight – Tuesday, May 2 2017. For those […]

9 years ago

Dublin city centre is set to increase its number of CCTV cameras, following a ”greater need” for more coverage on the city’s more popular and more lively streets.  According to Independent.ie, this move comes just months after a man was convicted of rape with the help of CCTV footage. The south inner city will see […]

9 years ago

Harold’s Cross is a real treasure.  Boasting some of the best food, coffee, shopping and parks in the city – you’d never be hard pushed for something to admire in this dreamy neighbourhood.  We decided to do a round up of the best of the best to show you why we really, really love the […]

9 years ago

Long weekends are a beautiful thing.  Sleeping in, drinking pints and generally having an extra 24 hours to spend pretending like we have no responsibilities nor worries.  Bliss.  But, not everyone is spending this glorious long weekend chilling on the couch watching First Dates and eating cereal from the box.  There are people out there […]

9 years ago

The well-loved taste haven that is Butler’s Pantry opens its second Northside branch in Raheny Shopping Centre on the Howth Road today, April 14.  This brings the total number of shops to an impressive eleven, with nine in Dublin, and two branches in Bray and Greystones. “It’s a great way to mark thirty years of The Butler’s […]

9 years ago

Best to plan ahead if you’re using Irish Rail or Dublin DART services this weekend – as major changes to the regular timetables and line closures are going to be in place.  Services affected include lines going to and from Heuston, and also those going north of Connolly Station over the following days: April 29, […]

9 years ago

From Tinder to First Dates, we’re truly a nation – and a city – obsessed by courtship. But let’s be honest: it’s an absolute minefield out there. That’s why picking the right location is absolutely essential, and it’s why we’ve assembled this guide to the must-visit locations for your first forays into romance. We took into […]

9 years ago

There’s currently an apartment up for rent on Daft.ie that’s offering quite the discount on rent, if you’re willing to pay. Quite literally. As the landlord is offering to slash the rent from €2,000 a month to €1,600 a month, if you’re willing to pay all twelve months’ rent upfront. Listed at €1,600 per month, […]

9 years ago

For those of us not blessed with an oven, a hob or a grill in work, we can find ourselves fairly snookered if we don’t remember to bring a packed lunch. But there is one thing that almost every office does have: a microwave. And there’s a lot more you can do with them than […]

9 years ago

Ahh, the Friday before a Bank Holiday weekend. The calm before the storm, so to speak.  However, not everyone will be spending the weekend getting some well-earned sleep, nor availing of Dublin’s nightlife or even grazing like cattle at some of the capital’s finer establishments. Nope, they’ll be working. And working hard, at that.  Enter, […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you… A massive dog festival will be running in Dublin next month, and we’ve got the scoop on what’s going on.  The second annual ‘Pawsitivity in the City’ is coming back to Dublin and Cork next month, and it looks like a perfect way to spend an afternoon. The […]

9 years ago

Ah, Punchestown. The silliest week of the Irish horse racing year. A time of big hats, bigger bets and ladies risking hypothermia to claim the coveted Best Dressed title. What a time to be alive! A fantastic week out by all standards, with some of the best craic County Kildare can offer anyone. As a born […]

9 years ago

One of South Dublin’s Tescos is about to get a massive overhaul – including a brand new 11,000 sq ft extension to its already existing location. The lucky shopping superstore is indeed Tesco Stillorgan, with The Irish Times reporting that the UK giant is set to expand its existing retail operations at the Stillorgan Shopping Centre, […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us – then your Sunday nights usually consist of one question: ”Chinese, Indian or pizza?” And while our pre-weekend routine is loved, adored and may never change – we always feel a little bit sluggish afterward.  Or, rather, we did. As we’ve found a guilty pleasure that may not be so […]

9 years ago

Don’t know what you’re doing with your Bank Holiday weekend? Let us fix that for you.  Anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of visiting MVP for one of their famous sing-alongs will know the sweet pleasure of screaming into a mic with your fellow music obsessives.  And with their perhaps fiercest and most nostalgia-fueled sing-alongs yet […]

9 years ago

Tune in music fans – as we’ve just gotten word of one of the biggest gigs of the summer. District 8 are delighted to announce that none other than Todd Terje will be gracing their venue come June 16.  Music lovers will know Terje as the creator of the absolute stomper that is Inspector Norse.  […]

9 years ago

As we’re sure plenty of you are fully aware already – today is Irish Poetry Day, where the literary greats of our country are remembered, applauded and recited through the streets once more. And in case you haven’t quite gotten the chance to get your reciting on just yet – we’ve got just the thing.  […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got something special for you… Should you find yourself meandering through Phibsborough these days, you’ll noticed streets and streets full of gorgeously neat terraced homes.  Compact, picturesque – you may think there may not be much too them. But, oh boy, you’d be wrong.  Behold, 18 Geraldine Street, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 Designed by […]

9 years ago

Dublin Airport has just added nine shiny brand new long-haul and short-haul routes to their flight schedule for this summer.  The routes, four short-haul and five long-haul, include a three-times weekly service to Miami, a seven-times weekly service to Doha and with new routes to New York and Rhode Island thanks to Norwegian. More than […]

9 years ago

Following last night’s extremely successful Bank of Ireland food series, and their Smartest Website / Platform win at the The Smarts yesterday evening – it seems that Bank of Ireland customers are experiencing some difficulties when attempting to use their cards to withdraw cash.  The Twitter account for the bank has been inundated with messages of […]

9 years ago

A whole set of new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have showcased just how much water each Dublin postal code uses.  The survey, which refers to water use in Dublin back in 2015, has informed us that Dublin 6 is the area to come out on top – with an average of 488 litres per […]

9 years ago

Just when you think you can’t love Dublin Fire Brigade any more… Dublin Fire Brigade were earlier contacted by the DSPCA who were called to rescue a distressed horse in the Grand Canal at Killeen Road, Dublin 12.  We have 3 units, and an SRT (river rescue) team involved in rescuing a horse in distress in […]

9 years ago

Calling all teenage dirtbags of past, present and future – your leaders are gracing the Emerald Isle with their presence – and it’s all kicking off NEXT WEEK.  We’re actually giddy just typing this.  The sensationally talented rockers will be performing in Whelan’s on Monday May 1 at 8pm. This Mon: @wheatus Whelan’s, 01 May […]

9 years ago