Proving that avocado’s time in the sun is not yet over, high street giant Marks & Spencer have announced the launch of the biggest avocado of them all this week. And they’ve only gone and christened it ‘Carla’. How exotic. The enormous fruit is five times the size of its regular counterparts, but is still every bit […]

10 years ago

Another year, another Ben & Jerry’s free cone day… Since 1979, Ben & Jerry’s has marked one day in the year to show their gratitude to their loyal customers by dishing out some of their delicious produce, all in the good name of Free Cone Day!  And since then, Free Cone Day has only gotten bigger and better all over […]

10 years ago

Sick of the same old pasta dishes every time you cook? Keen to try something a bit different? Say no more. These recipes are simple, won’t break the bank, and you can bring the leftovers (if there is any) in for work the next day. Winning. Buon appetito! 1. Pulled pork spaghetti with barbecue sauce Carbs, pulled pork […]

10 years ago

It’s no surprise that we love food. But more importantly, we love good food at good prices.. Dublin has up spoilt for choice, with everything and anything available on your doorstep (or within walking distance at least), with plenty of places offering amazing value. So why not treat yo’ self to one of these cheap and cheerful beauties this weekend? G’wannnnn… […]

10 years ago

So, with the the days getting brighter, the nights getting longer and the air getting warmer (sort of), it’s got us all thinking of summer. And the good people at Magnum have got us all aquiver with their incredible new range of Double ice creams.  Photo cred: www.magnumicecream.com The range boasts three exquisite flavours, each including a velvety […]

10 years ago

UK based company Thomson & Scott have created a bottle of bubbly that is equally as tasty as the standard kind, whilst also being kinder to your figure.  The company who famously created their ‘Skinny Champagne’ product, have done it again with their latest product ‘Skinny Prosecco’. Their tasty new Prosecco, contains just 67 calories and only half the sugar of a normal glass […]

10 years ago

Even though the best seasons of The Simpsons happened many moons ago, Springfield fans are alive and well.  The best way to keep in touch with your favourite shows is definitely buy some ridiculous merchandise and don it forever more amen, right? 1. Join Ireland Simpsons Fans on Facebook You’ve heard us time and time again praise […]

10 years ago

Salted caramel has arrived on this planet as of late and the whole world is going a little bit wild for it – and understandably so.  It’s the perfect mix of sweet and salty – allowing us to pour our Maltesers into our popcorn at the cinema without fear of being judged. But with this great discovery, we’ve found […]

10 years ago

A nation of oddities. That is all we can describe ourselves of – and every week, we see more and more evidence of this.  So for those of you who DO find the beauty in the what seems like the ordinary, we feel you’ll enjoy these. 1. This headline from Donegal Now Photo cred: www.donegalnow.com 2. […]

10 years ago

Thrill seekers, fitness fanatics and adventure lovers everywhere rejoice – your cries have been heard, and no longer do you have to settle on awkward dinners for your first dates. Get your blood pumping and push some boundaries with these six – all of them sure to be a day to remember, and a good story to tell when […]

10 years ago

The Leaving Cert (or, ‘The Big LC’ as you probably called it at the time) is a significant time for all.  It’s the first time you have a bit of responsibility, the first time you’ll be allowed into a club legally and the first real time you become one with the true art form that is procrastination. […]

10 years ago

Songs released during the Leaving Cert ignite a certain emotion within us that we’ll never be able to recreate: FREEDOM. It’s a time of 18ths, big changes, and undeniably great weather. So get a load of this lot – and enjoy that reminiscing. 1. There’s A Whole Lotta Lovin’ – Six A classic. 2. Whenever, Wherever – Shakira […]

10 years ago

Dunnes has been a staple of Irish life since 1944 – but the new place in St Stephen’s Green is, shock horror, like something RIGHT out of the 21st Century. The new homewares section opened over St Patrick’s weekend, and we popped along this morning to pull out some of the highlights.  Here’s what we found… […]

10 years ago

And, at the moment, the city is alive with a thousand exhibitions, so it’s the perfect time to sample them.  If you can work that into a date, well, then you’re just plain efficient. 1. The National Museum of Ireland Start with the big one: cool, thought-provoking pieces and exhibitions on display, especially at the minute with the […]

10 years ago

The Leaving Certificate is the pinnacle of every Irish teenager’s life.  Whether it’s because you’re dying to leave secondary school or absolutely struggling with maths, you’re going to remember it forever.  But with study comes procrastination and while you’re knee deep in the Tuiseal Ginideach, your senses tend to be heightened to the music of the outside world too. See if any […]

10 years ago

Tea is to Ireland as Kanye is to Kanye; important. And who knew that we’d been on such a health kick our ENTIRE LIVES by dousing ourselves in the stuff up to three or four times a day? Look at us go, practically on Atkins. Not a tea drinker? You will be after this… 1. Tea contains antioxidants […]

10 years ago

As Samuel Beckett put it, Trinity is for “the cream of Ireland, rich and thick”, and whether you believe that or not, Trinity students are certainly different. In a university that resembles Hogwarts more than Trinity College Dublin at times, there are umpteen secrets and injokes about it that students revel in knowing. So, whether you’re still there […]

10 years ago

Went overboard last weekend? Too broke to afford going out this weekend? Or do you just want to switch off your phone and hide in your duvet fort? Then listen up, because Netflix has only gone and sorted you out with a whole list of brand spanking new films to binge to, and for every mood.! Below […]

10 years ago

For those of you still on a ‘new year new me’ buzz, first of all congrats, and second of all, fair play. You’re probably starting to see the effects of all of your hard work and exercise, and that’s probably cause you’ve been eating clean and getting all the delicious nutrients you need.  Getting adequate […]

10 years ago

Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin’s president and arguably Belfast’s most entertaining politician is one of the most followed Irish political leader on social media, he even released a book a few months back entitled My Little Book Of Tweets. Pic: sinnfeinbookshop.com He churns out several tweets each day, all worth their weight in rubber ducks and teddy bears… Don’t understand? Read on. 1. […]

10 years ago

Yes, the dreamy haze that were your college years are now over. Contrary to popular belief (of teenage dopes) you haven’t hit your twilight years just yet. The world is your oyster now; you own this city.  Here are 22 reasons why. 1. You don’t go to the pub/club based on the specials Gone are […]

10 years ago

We’ve only gone and bloody done it.  We’ve formed a list of all the best and most summery of tunes this world has to offer, in our opinion.  We’re fully aware that this list is wildly subjective, but sure look, we tried our best…  So, here’s all of our favourite summer tunes (all killer no filler, gone from the […]

10 years ago

Just down the road from its sister establishment, Dice Bar, the incredible WUFF and a hop across the river from the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Ellis Street has just welcomed a mysterious new watering hole.  “Mysterious?”, you ask. Yes, mysterious. It hasn’t even been named yet… Kieran Finnerty, Dice Bar owner, previous owner of The Voodoo Lounge, Sin É and one of the original founders of […]

10 years ago

You may have noticed that Dublin has recently been sporting some new looks as of late. And that’s because, well, it has. Trendy and beautiful new restaurants seem to be popping up each week, leaving us even more spoilt for choice than we were before. We decided to list them out, to show you […]

10 years ago

Oh, Sunday. It’s been a long week, and that Sunday evening feeling is creeping in with every passing minute.  Quick! What can we do to to alleviate the awful feelings we have and make life better again? Of course – we order food! We’ve carefully selected some of the best things you can order yourself this very evening. […]

10 years ago

This week’s edition of ‘How Irish Ireland has been this week’ is particularly celebrity filled, boasting A-listers from home and abroad, and some even from… well, fabric. You won’t get it until you read below, so you best get on with it then.  They’re good, we promise. 1. This ‘expectation vs reality’ moment  Faraway hills are greener.  “aw i miss […]

10 years ago

You guys are way funnier than we are. This isn’t news to most of you, but some of you may not be aware to what extent. That’s why we’ve decided to do a round up of the funniest, best and wittiest tweets of the week, from the gas people of Ireland.  Check a few out […]

10 years ago

Your prayers have been answered, the future is here, and all is right with the world. Food delivery HEROES Deliveroo have just announced something very special: they’re going to start delivering breakfast. And they’re starting tomorrow, delivering to Dublin 1, 2 and 4, with orders available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from: Brother Hubbard Cocu Doughboys Sister Sadie Eathos Freshii […]

10 years ago

The Dublin housing market has lost the run of itself a little bit. So, we’ve been trying our best to try help out the people of the world by finding out some hidden gems on the market. It’s not easy, but someone has to do it.  We hope we’ve made life a little easier for […]

10 years ago

Any doughnut lovers worth their weight in powdered sugar will already know of the deliciously quaint kiosk, The Rolling Donut, that has graced the street of O’Connell for several years now.  The Rolling Donut is a family-run business set up by Michael Quinlan back in 1978. He originally began trading in Gaiety Green at the Dandelion Market […]

10 years ago

We here at Lovin Dublin have teamed up with The House of Peroni, to bring you guys a truly authentic and unique Italian brunch club in Dublin for one day and one day only on May 21.  Located on the dreamy rooftop terrace of 1 Dame Lane, The House of Peroni brunch will be kicking things off at 1pm, with the […]

10 years ago

Irish temperatures are set to hit record highs this June, rivalling that of Summer 2013, according to Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden. The forecasting expert had the following to say in relation to the glorious weather expected from next week on: Despite a much fresher and slightly more unsettled outlook in the coming days, there is now agreement that […]

10 years ago

This year’s Theatre Of Food line up, the foodie element of the completely sold out music and arts festival Electric Picnic, has been announced – and it looks like the culinary side of things will also have a strong musical theme running throughout.  Expect an masterclass in great food from the best chefs and food writers in Ireland, […]

10 years ago

The event to end all events. The House of Peroni is opening its doors to the public at 5pm tonight but we lucked out and bagged ourselves a sneak peek yesterday afternoon.  The House of Peroni is on point, with trendy, inspiring bars, creative spaces and an attractive rooftop terrace, The House of Peroni are treating the gastronomes and imbibers of the city to a […]

10 years ago

Good food shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg – that’s our motto and we’re sticking to it. So, each week, we go out onto the streets of Dublin and find you guys the best food on a budget we can find.  So you can spend your money on more important things – like pints, or […]

10 years ago

This property, posted on Daft just yesterday morning, is of a studio flat on the first floor of this house, in the highly sought after D12 area. The flat is available to rent immediately, and is suitable for one person.  And literally, only one person.  Because while they may have you fooled by saying that it comes with all mod cons, […]

10 years ago

Time to sort yourselves out with a cold shower, fellow house hunters, because it’s property porn time.  Wicklow developers, Wood Group, have recently launched the dreamy haven that is SeaGreen, an exclusive residential property in the beautiful seaside town of Greystones.  All homes boast breathtaking views of the sea, with the first phase of this new housing development selling out completely in the first couple of […]

10 years ago

The doughnut is mightier than the sword, or so the people of Dublin believe at the minute. Those doughy lumps of joy and sugar have well and truly taken over the city. The newest edition to this sugary sorority is none other than Offbeat Donuts, located at Pearse Street DART station, on Westland Row. They claim their […]

10 years ago

Same old lunch, day in, day out? Give yourself a break. You work hard, you deserve to be fed, and fed well, at that. You’d be surprised at the amount of delicious items you can whip up in a microwave, so give some of these recipes a whirl this week… 1. Sweet potato and barley pilaf So […]

10 years ago

Dublin-based, multi-talented electronic group, Vameel, have just added another skill to their list – and that skill is that of brewing.  With balmy summer evenings in full swing, this dreamy quartet have come together in the good name of tasty, alcoholic beverages…  This idea came about during their most recent creative session, when they decided they wanted to […]

10 years ago

There are very few things in life better than a pop-up card. Just think about the pure unadulterated joy that comes from opening a card and seeing something STANDING UP INSIDE. Sorry, we lost the run of ourselves for a minute there, anyway… Paperbear.ie are absolutely killing it when it with their cards, ensuring that  each and […]

10 years ago

Swedish flat-pack furniture giant Ikea opened its doors for the first time in Dublin in 2009, and we all collectively lost our shit a little bit. All houses, classrooms and office spaces became exponentially more kitsch, colourful and angular – and we were lovin’ it. They’re now planning to open a second outlet at The Park in Carrickmines this summer. The […]

10 years ago

You guys know the deal by now.  You tweet it, we love it and then we broadcast it for the world to enjoy.  Here’s the absolute best of what we say on twitter dot com over the past week. Love it. 1. Paying it forward with @dw00dz Went into spar & a lad infront of […]

10 years ago

Our pals at Littlewoods Ireland sent us this nifty little infographic, absolutely jam-packed full of cool facts and stats about how Ireland has done at the Eurovision down through the years. We once ruled the roost in terms of cheesy pop and catchy tunes, but now all of that seems like a distant memory… Luckily the “winning formula” […]

10 years ago

Lunch can be hectic. You’ve just one hour (if you’re lucky) to get your shit together, eat, bitch about your co-workers, and then get back in the zone.  While we can’t really help with the longevity of your lunch time, we can help you not make it rain while doing so.  Try one of these places […]

10 years ago

The Dublin renting market is cutthroat at the minute, with rents higher than ever and landlords reigning as royalty – we thought we’d do some searching into finding good homes for good people for good value.  Seems simple enough, right? You might not be able to afford these places on your own. But team up with […]

10 years ago

It seems the avocado keeps getting more and more popular, now coming in a variety of forms –some great, some not so great. Now it seems that our beloved Tesco (home to cheap alcohol and reduced sandwiches come 7pm) has only gone and messed with the giant berry. They’ve recently started stocking on their shelves a substitute for spreadable butter – avocado spread.  […]

10 years ago

On Tuesday, May 11, we went along to the Barry’s Tea Lunch, held in association with Taste Of Dublin at swanky Chapter One on Parnell Square. We were wined and dined and it got us very excited about the upcoming event Taste of Dublin, happening this June.  Here’s a few things we discovered on the day… 1. Barry’s […]

10 years ago

Wedding venues aren’t something to be taken lightly. We know this. So we’ve done a little digging and found ourselves some of the best and some of the most beautiful. Kilruddery is located just outside of Bray, meaning it’s surrounded by a mythical radius of natural beauty. We don’t mean to exaggerate but, it’s pretty special.  […]

10 years ago

If, like us, you’ve spent the last few years mourning the loss of Crawdaddy, then this should be music to your ears.  There were rumours circulating a few years ago that it had been snatched up by another Dublin institution – but since then, those rumours have been put to bed, meaning the space has been […]

10 years ago