Nope, we’re not messing with you – you can actually bag yourself a free Gino’s ice cream this morning, but you better step to it. For the day that’s in it, Gino’s Gelato have whipped up a limited edition flavour. Made with After Eight gelato, this ice cream is certainly set to be a scoop above […]

10 years ago

Dublin city doubles, triples and maybe even quadruples its population over the Paddy’s Weekend (or so it seems) and in an attempt for us all to get along swimmingly, we’ve compiled a list of handy tips for the outsiders to act, feel and speak like a local – and, most importantly, avoid getting themselves into […]

10 years ago

Paddy’s Day can be a nightmare without absolute and total coordination. The city is chaos (in the best way possible) and not easy to manoeuvre around in.  Buuut, it doesn’t have to be this way. Not when you have all the facts. And that’s exactly what we’re here for.  So let’s kick things off, shall […]

10 years ago

Keen to have a laugh,  supporting important causes AND avoid the city centre on St. Patrick’s Day? Then you’re in luck, as we have the dreamiest event for you.  The first ever Irish Comic Relief event is being held at the 3Arena on Paddy’s Day, and it boasts an absolutely stellar line-up. Except the comical stylings of: Deirdre […]

10 years ago

If you’re a pint-lover and social media user, you’ll have spotted this abomination of a pint that made headlines the world over during the week.  The Canadian pub has since apologised for ruining a perfectly good tipple, and a Dublin bar’s response has been only fantastic.  Slattery’s Pub at 62 Grand Canal Street Upper, Beggar’s […]

10 years ago

Make-up addicts – REJOICE – as work has started on beauty haven Urban Decay, which received planning permission back on January 26.  The edgy make up brand is setting up shop at 50 Grafton Street, wedged in between Celtic Jewellery and Londis.  The store presently looks like this: With the hopes of looking like this […]

10 years ago

Well, have we got a job for you.  The Church of Scientology, who just recently opened their National Affairs Office in Merrion Square has just put an ad in the paper (who knew that still happened) looking for Irish speakers to translate some old Scientology texts they have lying around.  An Bhfuil Thetan Agat? https://t.co/KkrGXnWO8u […]

10 years ago

Paddy’s Day is always chaos. Crowds, spilt drinks and screamin’ young ones is the forecast for the day, and we’re not even counting the parade!  However, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Here are some events on where you can hide out in while the tsunami of tourists take over the streets.  1. Paddy’s […]

10 years ago

Back in 2016, Kylie Jenner launched her lip-kits and the world lost its mind for a little bit.  The beauty queen and social savvy businesswoman created an empire basically overnight, with lipstick lovers the world over dying to get the hands on the secret to her perfect pout. However, Penneys is on the case and […]

10 years ago

Several new acts have just been added to the Forbidden Fruit line-up, making us all very excited for summer. Acts included in this release span from international DJ Nicolas Jaar to American indie folk band Bon Iver to Trinity Orchestra. Check out the line-up in full right here… Headliners for the weekend include Orbital, Aphex Twin, Bon […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade saved yet another person from a pool of water as crowds watched them pull one person from the Liffey at Eden Quay at about 7pm last night.  Big crowds of onlookers gathered on the north side quays and watched as emergency service took the person from the river. Four units of firefighters, a […]

10 years ago

The weather is officially playing a blinder as temperatures are set to soar once again today, to a formidable 16?C – 17?C.  That would make today the warmest day of the year so far, rivalling that of London, Paris and even Barcelona.  According to Met Éireann: ”Patches of mist, fog and drizzle this morning but […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to announce a collision on Macken Street that ended up with a car coming on to the curb and smashing into a pole.  We’re just finishing at a collision on Macken St, left lane blocked, fire engine & ambulance from Tara St on scene @LiveDrive @aaroadwatch pic.twitter.com/iu4z7SLCZu — Dublin […]

10 years ago

Easter eggs are getting smaller, aren’t they? There were times before where we weren’t able to finish ours, but these days, more often then not, we can fit them in one hand.  Enter, The 1kg Easter Egg from Fallon & Byrne Holy mother.  It’s a giant milk chocolate Easter egg made up of 1kg of […]

10 years ago

Lovers of spice, chips and tasty grub after a night out will now the true unadulterated beauty of a spice bag.  And now, you don’t even need to leave the house to get your take-away fix.  Behold, two spice-bag seasoning tubs for €5 in none other than Supervalu.  Oh happy dayyyyyy. Stock up now, while […]

10 years ago

Dublin city goes through a thorough ‘greening’ during the week of Paddy’s, where the city’s most prominent buildings bag themselves an emerald face-lift.  The buildings involved span from Trinity College to the Four Courts to Áras an Uachtaráin, but first up this year is none other than Dublin Airport.  We’re going Green tonight for @stpatricksfest […]

10 years ago

Come March 30, Dublin’s new wave of ath-leisure products will hit a whole new level of glam as Lululemon, the cult Canadian lifestyle inspired athletic apparel label, will be available to buy on Level 2 of Brown Thomas. From March 30 you’ll be able to purchase the latest in fitness fashion as well as accessories including […]

10 years ago

A new medical scanning centre is coming to Tallaght. According to 98fm, construction work has already began on the €3.5 million facility, located on Belgard Square West. Upon completion in May, the new centre will offer MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray scans to 10,000 Dubliners a year. The centre will also be bringing ten new jobs to Tallaght, […]

10 years ago

A transatlantic jet travelling from Munich to Chicago had to be diverted to Dublin Airport last night after a passenger suddenly fell ill. According to Breaking News, the Lufthansa flight LH-434 was more than three hours into its journey when the crew contacted air traffic controllers to advise them that a passenger had fallen ill on […]

10 years ago

Iced coffees don’t get a lot of air time over here. Our air is icy enough that the thought of turning one of the most sacred hot drinks in the land seems absolute blasphemy. However, anyone who’s been abroad will know that the sweet taste of iced coffee cannot be beat. And when you add […]

10 years ago

Rathmines’ latest venture, The Pot Bellied Pig, is now officially open for business, and to celebrate they’re offering free coffee to all of their customers this morning before 10am. The new café took to Facebook to announce the exciting news: So, do you live/work/hang out near 15 Rathmines Road, Dublin 6? Well if so, you’d […]

10 years ago

Paddy’s Day is just around the corner, and just incase you were wondering where you’re going to find a feed before you embark on a full day of drinking – The Rolling Donut has you covered.  Enter, The Jameson Donut The doughnut company have teamed up with Jameson for the week that’s in it, to […]

10 years ago

A man has been rushed to hospital following a collision with a bus in Dublin city centre earlier this morning. The incident is reported to have happened at around 10am at Gardiner Place, Dublin 1. The man has since been taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment, where the extent of his injuries is not yet […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s most photographed statue, Molly Malone, has officially found her final resting place, and is staying put exactly where she is. The iconic figure was moved from Grafton Street to St Andrew’s Church back in 2013 to facilitate the Luas Cross City Works. According to 98fm, councillors at a meeting of the Arts, Culture and […]

10 years ago

Free and safe drug testing could be on the cards for Irish nightclubs and festivals in the coming months, in an attempt to crack down on dangerous drugs and dodgy substances being sold to the masses.  According to 98fm, a new plan is being submitted to the government which will see users being able to […]

10 years ago

This is really something.  Sent into us by Lovin Dublin reader, Colin Reid, this house share advertisement on Daft is advertising your own double room and semi-private bathroom in Foxrock, with parking, for just €100 a week.  So, what the catch? Well, a few actually.  Firstly, you have to be a nurse or healthcare professional, […]

10 years ago

Yessss – finally some weather news we want to write about.  Temperatures are set to reach highs of up to 17?C today as southwesterly breezes are sorting us right out and finally giving winter the boot.  According to Met Éireann: ”Very mild today with highest temperatures of 13 to 16 or 17 degrees Celsius, in […]

10 years ago

Chaotic scenes ensued at the canal at Leeson Street lock last night as a man was rescued from the canal by Dublin Fire Brigade.  Units from Dolphin’s Barn, Pearse Street and Donnybrook responded to an emergency call at Tara Street station at 9.40pm last night. Firefighters from Dolphin’s Barn, HQ & Donnybrook stns have taken 1 […]

10 years ago

Because, what brings people together more than pizza? Pizza Sunday Club was originally set up to break down the social barriers between homeless people and the rest of the public.  Today, Sunday (March 12) Pizza Sunday Club is teaming up with Life Styles and Homeless mobile run to bring you a pre-Paddy’s day event full of music, art, entertainment and, well, pizza.  Life […]

10 years ago

I believe it was some time in late January when the #NewYearNewMe crowd stopped preaching the gospel of avocado, but now they’re singing the good fat praises once more as most of the country has only gone and given up bold foods for Lent.  And for those of you who aren’t that way inclined, you’ve certainly […]

10 years ago

You might associate the joys of Disney with your childhood – from The Little Mermaid to The Aristocats, but a new pub crawl is set for Dublin which marries both booze and Bambi.  The Disney Pub Crawl is complete with FANCY DRESS hits the city on April 21. Organisers Hullabaloo Promotions explain:  “We will be adventuring through […]

10 years ago

So, unless you’ve been living under a substantially large boulder, you’ll have noticed that Ireland is in the thick of the Six Nations, delving out some pretty solid performances.  So, naturally, rugby fever has taken over the city.  To celebrate this, Vodafone have set up shop (box, they’ve set up box) on South King Street, […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade reported that their North Strand fire engine and ambulance were called to action after a male had fallen from a height of 25ft feet. The team took to Twitter to inform the masses of the horrific incident.  Nth Strand Fire Eng & Amb, with our Advanced Paramedics attended to a male after […]

10 years ago

Affordable airline Ryanair have cancelled two flights from Berlin at Dublin Airport today as a strike at the German airport takes place. Passengers flying out of Dublin Airport are being advised to double check their flights before travelling. You can do so on their website.  Both Flight FR8557 from Berlin to Dublin Airport and Flight FR8559 from […]

10 years ago

The Strike4Repeal took over the hearts, the streets and the newsfeeds of people this Wednesday, March 8 – as women, men, children and even dogs took to O’Connell Bridge to strike for something they wholeheartedly believe in.  As it was International Women’s Day, the topic of conversation was that of the 8th Amendment and Ireland’s […]

10 years ago

Following an in-depth discussion with Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late not too long ago, model, journalist and transgender-activist David Beattie has produced a plethora of videos about his life, depicting what it’s really like to grow up trans in Ireland.  We posted about his last video, a poignant display of his day-to-day life in […]

10 years ago

Hipsters have taken the world by sepia toned storm over the past couple of years. They seem to be everywhere; serving us coffee, selling us juice, designing our websites and brewing our beer.  And while this has all been well and good, they do tend to devour a plate (or non-plate) of notions for breakfast, before […]

10 years ago

Nearly 4,000 student beds will be available to rent in Dublin city centre by September 2020, with over half of that number ready for use over the next 18 months. Five student accommodation blocks are being built across the city – including ‘New Mill’ in Newmarket and an extra 101 rooms available at Broadstone Hall. However, […]

10 years ago

Getting around town on Paddy’s Day can be an absolute nightmare. We know this, we’ve accepted this, but we still hate it.  Buuuut, when there’s a will, there’s a way – and thanks to AA Roadwatch, we have all the tips and tricks you need to know for an easy commute around the city.  First […]

10 years ago

Spring, we are so so happy to see you. After an extremely long winter – mild, dry and sunny weather is forecast in Dublin over the coming days. According to Met Eireann, we’re set to have the warmest week of 2017 so far with temperatures hitting up to 13?C – 14?C.   In a post on […]

10 years ago

South Anne Street’s Gourmet Burger Kitchen has recently undergone a make-over, and while we thought it was great as it was, we have to say – it looks smashing.  Re-opening tomorrow, March 10, the Dublin 2 haunt will be flaunting its €3.5 million refurbishment plan. The design was based around enhancing the building’s existing features, like […]

10 years ago

You know what tastes better than pizza? Free pizza.  And we want to make free pizza a possibility in all of your lives this week.  Entertainment venue Buskers On The Ball in Temple Bar is running a promotion all this week to show off their brand new kitchen, and will be giving away free pizzas […]

10 years ago

No more avoiding your insurance payout, as new technology is coming in to allow Gardaí to clamp down on the culprits faster than ever. From September of this year, Gardaí will be able to tell if a car is insured simply by scanning the registration from the roadside. The new automated system is part of […]

10 years ago

Four days into the working week and you’re starting to feel the strain? Don’t fret – you are most certainly not alone. Thursdays can be tough, with the weekend so close you can almost taste it. You need to blow off some steam – and here’s where to do it. 13. Whelan’s Whelan’s is a unique Dublin hotspot known […]

10 years ago

Dublin celebrity and all-round good guy Mattress Mick has been nominated for an IFTA, and all is right with the world once more.  His documentary, Mattress Men, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the poignant background and outrageous business of Mattress Mick.  And it’s only gone and been nominated for an award in the George Morrison Feature […]

10 years ago

Hope you brought your shades into work this morning, everyone, as today’s weather is set to be a cracker (for Ireland in March). Temperatures of between 10?- 14?are expected across the east of the country, with ‘freshening southeast breezes’ keeping things light and, well, breezy.  According to Met Éireann: ”Dry in many places today with […]

10 years ago

Emergency services rushed to help a plane landing in Dublin Airport yesterday evening which was reportedly ‘leaking fuel’ shortly after descending. According to Dublin Live, the Iberia flight landed shortly after 6pm yesterday evening, with dozens of members of the airport fire brigade rushing to the landing site. @Iberia_en @DublinAirport @IrishTimes @thejournal_ie @rtenews Iberia plane […]

10 years ago

Iarnród Éireann have taken to Twitter this morning to warn commuters of “severe disruption” as the DART is at a standstill at Connolly Station. According to Dublin Live, the delay involves an error in the signalling of the trains, and has left commuters stuck as the service is unable to continue until the issue is […]

10 years ago

Today saw thousands of women, men, children and dogs take the streets of Dublin to reclaim back what is rightfully, fundamentally and biologically theirs – their own bodies. While the march resonated with some and inspired others, it seems that not all public forums are all that appreciative. The cameras working day-to-day in the Dáil […]

10 years ago

Tonight’s episode of Fair City on RTÉ One will feature an all-female cast, paying homage to the March 8 celebration, International Women’s Day. About a dozen female cast members and not one man will make up tonight’s episode of the long-running show. This is the first time the soap has celebrated International Women’s Day.  The story […]

10 years ago