Luas passengers are facing huge delays this morning after a power failure forced a large section of the Red Line to close. The line is completely closed between the Red Cow and Saggart in both directions until further notice. A statement on their website reads, ‘Luas customers please be advised services continue to be impacted […]

7 years ago

A cliffside World War II Éire sign in Dalkey has been restored to its original condition. The sign’s restoration was part of a massive group effort including the Dalkey Tidy Towns Committee, who met once a week for almost six months to complete it. Up to 35 volunteers would get involved during each clean-up, which […]

7 years ago

Plans have been put forward to completely transform Dublin’s skyline and build a new 44-storey development in the docklands. The ‘hanging gardens’ themed development called ‘Project Waterfront’ has been submitted to Dublin City Council by developer Johnny Ronan. Another of his projects, a 22-storey Tara Street building, was approved by An Bord Pleanala in April. […]

7 years ago

Dublin’s first inflatable aqua park just reopened for the summer season this weekend and it looks like some craic. Harbour Splash at Dún Laoghaire’s West Pier is an over-water obstacle course that includes trampolines, climbing frames, slides, monkey bars and more. If you want to head down and experience it for yourself, it’s open from […]

7 years ago

If you’re wondering where to go for a few drinks in town this weekend, then two of the best dive bars in Europe might not be a bad place to start. With each country getting at least one entry, two Dublin bars have managed to make it into the top 50 list. Bruxelles off Grafton […]

7 years ago

Dublin’s O’Connell Street and Moore Street are getting a huge revamp under new redevelopment plans that have just been revealed. The overhaul includes a new pedestrian street between the two areas, a hotel, a metro station, civic squares, shops, restaurants and offices. The new plans were announced by Hammerson, the UK developer that owns Dundrum […]

7 years ago

If you’re planning on using the DART to get around this May bank holiday weekend, make sure you’re aware of the disruptions taking place over the next few days. Saturday and Sunday will be particularly affected, with no DARTs running between Malahide and Howth Junction on both days. Due to line improvement works, DART services […]

7 years ago

Krispy Kreme has just announced that they’re introducing doughnut flavoured ice cream to their Dublin store – just in time for summer. The delish new menu item tastes like their signature Original Glazed doughnuts, so no doubt this will fly out of the store. The Blanchardstown shop famously had hours-long queues throughout the night when […]

7 years ago

Uniformed Gardaí will be marching in the Dublin Pride parade for the first time this year, it’s just been announced. PSNI officers and Gardaí took part in the 2017 Belfast Pride parade but this is the first time they’ll be marching in the Dublin one. Garda commissioner Drew Harris confirmed the news at the Garda […]

7 years ago

Jam Park is set to open in Swords at the beginning of May and it’s already got a deadly line-up of summer events ready to go. The adult playground/events space is opening up where the Wright Venue used to be and will have crazy golf, ping pong, a rooftop eatery, singalong cinema, flea markets, board […]

7 years ago

If you’re heading off to see the Spice Girls’ long-awaited Croke Park show next month, then we’ve got just the thing to get you in the party mood. NoLIta is throwing a Spice Girls brunch party on Friday, May 24 ahead of their show that night. The party will run from 2pm to 6pm with […]

7 years ago

The owners of an iconic 350-year-old pub in Swords have announced it’s been forced to close up for good. The Lord Mayors Pub on Main Street in Swords revealed the business “is no longer sustainable” due to its debts. The Herald reports that staff were given a letter by owner Robert Savage that said the […]

7 years ago

There’s nothing better than finding a fab new local spot that’s perfect for a coffee and catch-up with your mates. So if you find yourself at a loose end this weekend, you should definitely add some of these northside neighbourhood spots to your to-do list. 1. Olive’s Room, St Anne’s Park If you find […]

7 years ago

In the latest depressing ad to be found on Daft.ie, someone is currently renting out their garden shed on a long-term basis. And while this might not be the first of its kind, the landlord is looking for €1,200 a month for this one. Located in Ashington, Dublin 7, this peak Dublin rental is being […]

7 years ago

Dublin is now officially one of the most expensive cities in Europe to rent after entering the top five for the first time. It’s overtaken cities like Paris and Istanbul for the first time, after climbing up from last year’s number eight spot. The study published by ECA International has revealed that the average price for […]

7 years ago

Brilliant news for anyone who missed out on tickets for Take That when they went on sale late last year. It’s just been announced that extra tickets have just been released for their Dublin shows and they’re on sale now. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen will play the 3Arena next week on Monday, […]

7 years ago

Phoenix Park could be getting a serious overhaul including a new train station to the east of the zoo entrance, a funicular, skateboard lanes, barbecue area and even a driverless shuttle. The proposed plans from the Office of Public Works (OPW) would see Dublin’s largest park transformed into a ‘visitor experience’ that would also include […]

7 years ago

Krispy Kreme is reportedly on the lookout for a second Dublin store following the huge success of its Blanchardstown branch. The popular US donut chain is now said to be scouting out a new city centre location, according to the Sunday Business Post. It gained a huge amount of attention when it opened its first […]

7 years ago

Shawn Mendes was spotted getting refused from a popular city centre pub while he was in Dublin for a run of shows at the 3Arena during the week. The 20-year-old singer hasn’t shied away from his hordes of young fans this week – he was seen strolling around Grafton Street and happily posed for plenty […]

7 years ago

Chasing Abbey have announced the last-minute cancellation of their Dublin gig. The band were due to play a sold-out show at the Olympia Theatre tonight but have released a statement saying it won’t go ahead due to illness. They said, ‘Dublin, to sell out the Olympia Theatre was an absolute dream. It is with a […]

7 years ago

The owner of the White Moose café has described how he was approached by another influencer asking for a free stay ‘in exchange for advertising’. Paul Stenson, who owns the Charleville Lodge Hotel and The White Moose Café, made headlines last year when he shared a screenshot of an email from an influencer who was looking […]

7 years ago

In yet more bleak Dublin housing news, it’s just been revealed that house prices are now at the highest levels they’ve been since the Celtic Tiger. The average price paid for a house in Dublin in February was €370,000 – 9.3 times more than the average salary of €39,753, as reported by The Irish Times. […]

7 years ago

A new proposal has been put forward to build a tourist lookout tower at the Poolbeg chimneys. Developer Harry Crosbie, who was the first to start developing the docklands, is behind the plans and hopes that this will open the iconic landmark up to tourism in the future. The proposal would see visitors accessing the […]

7 years ago

One of the city’s most unique houses is now on the market. ‘Skinny House’, which at its narrowest point measures just over 6ft wide, is said to be the third narrowest home in Europe. It manages to fit in a mezzanine bedroom, living area, kitchen and garden, and is currently on the market for €285,000 […]

7 years ago

A baby gorilla has been born at Dublin Zoo and the photos are incredibly cute. Dublin Zoo announced the arrival of the new western lowland gorilla today, though it was actually born earlier this month. First-time mother Kafi and father Bangui welcomed the newborn on April 1, weighing around 2kg. It’s still not known if […]

7 years ago

The Dublin Pub of the Year has been revealed at the Irish Hospitality Awards 2019. The ceremony which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Dublin this week was hosted by best-selling author Andrea Hayes and honoured establishments in 28 different categories across various Irish regions. The Gravediggers in Glasnevin was awarded the prestigious title of […]

7 years ago

If you’ve been looking for somewhere different to try out for dinner with the gang in the city, then look no further. A brand new bar and restaurant has opened up in a gorgeous location along the banks of the Grand Canal and to celebrate, they’ve got two fab special offers on at the moment. […]

7 years ago

The proposed route for the Dublin Metro has been significantly cut short following concerns that part of the Luas Green Line would have to shut for two to four years during construction. The original route would have seen the line running all the way from Swords to Sandyford. Explaining the decision on the MetroLink website, […]

7 years ago

The Nightmare Before Christmas is coming to Dublin as part of a live concert tour this December. Tim Burton’s iconic film will be shown at the 3Arena along with a live orchestra for the very first time, to celebrate 25 years of the Disney classic. The concert will take place on Sunday, December 8 and […]

8 years ago

The Paddy’s Day celebrations are over for another year and the hangover has well and truly set in, meaning there’s only one thing for it. Food, and plenty of it. If you’re in need of some food inspo then the folks over at Deliveroo have revealed Dubliners’ top five dishes in Dublin to cure the […]

8 years ago

Hordes of people descended on Temple Bar to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday and it looks like this might have been one of the wildest years yet. As well as people sharing photos of the madness online, a live stream was set up outside the Temple Bar so people at home could see what […]

8 years ago

The owner of Supermac’s is said to be considering buying Coppers after news of it going on sale was announced last week. Founder and owner of the fast food chain Pat McDonagh already owns a number of hotels and he could now be adding one of Dublin’s most iconic nightclubs to the list. McDonagh told […]

8 years ago

A truck is causing train and traffic delays in the city centre after getting stuck under the bridge on Amiens Street. The accident happened just after 1pm today and the road is closed off in both directions while emergency services work to clear the truck. Train services are also suspended between Pearse and Connolly, although […]

8 years ago

Protesters took to The Ivy on Dawson Street last night over the controversy surrounding how staff tips are handled. Last November, management issued a notice saying waiters could no longer take any payments from guests, after a row broke out over tips allegedly not being shared as per company policy. The Ivy said at the […]

8 years ago

Bizarre footage of someone holding on to the back of a moving Dublin Bus has gone viral this week. The video which was captioned, ‘I have no words’, is said to have been taken as the 40C bus drove through Finglas. It doesn’t appear that the person fell or was injured, but the video has […]

8 years ago

The head of UCD’s computer science department has apologised to students after they received an email asking for help with developing a consent app. Screenshots from the email have since gone viral, which was reportedly sent by a fourth year medical student to the computer science department and forwarded on to third year, final year […]

8 years ago

Protesters have targeted Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe’s home as part of their latest demonstration. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Health Minister Simon Harris and Minister for Communications, Richard Bruton, have also all been targeted in recent weeks in a campaign aimed at ‘bringing it to their door’. Paschal Donohoe was not at his Drumcondra home at the […]

8 years ago

We’ve all seen our fair share of inconsiderate parking jobs in our time but this has got to be up there. Dublin Fire Brigade shared an important reminder after running into a bit of difficulty with finding a parking spot while answering a call over the weekend. They posted a photo showing a street full […]

8 years ago

It looks like Dublin’s College Green will be going traffic-free this summer as part of a new trial by Dublin City Council. Original plans to turn the city centre space into a pedestrian zone were rejected by An Bord Pleanála back in October over concerns it would have a “significant and negative” impact on bus […]

8 years ago

People are taking to the streets in town today in protest against the Dublin homeless crisis. The protests around the city are aimed at getting the government to take more action against the steadily worsening issue, with the number of homeless in Dublin now thought to be almost 10,000. A Raise The Roof march is also […]

8 years ago

Take note if you’re planning on travelling via the city centre this weekend because two of Dublin’s busiest train stations are closed today (Saturday). Tara Street and Pearse Stations will both remain closed today to facilitate major repairs to the 19th century roof of Pearse Station, taking place throughout a number of weekends over a […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus has just announced the final details of a much-needed new route running from Ballymun all the way to Bray. The new 155 service will begin operating on March 24, starting at IKEA in Ballymun and travelling via the city centre and Dun Laoghaire before finishing up in Bray. The route will also take […]

8 years ago

It’s a sad day in Dublin as the famous ‘North Cider Or South Cider’ sign is officially gone. The Bulmers ad that ran along the northside of the Loopline Bridge across the Liffey has pretty much been there for as long as anyone can remember. But it’s now been replaced by an ad for Tesco. […]

8 years ago

There’s a few things in life we love as much as treating ourselves to an unbelievably drool-worthy dessert at the end of a fab meal. Throw in the chocolatey goodness and honeycomb centre of Maltesers to literally any recipe and you’re onto a winner if you ask us. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Maltesers […]

8 years ago

Trinity College just announced that it’s now a tobacco free campus as of today. The university confirmed the news earlier today, which also happens to be National No Smoking Day. Trinity previously took steps towards banning smoking three years ago by creating a number of tobacco-free zones around the campus. After today’s announcement, there’s now […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus drivers have been causing chaos for UCD students by refusing to stop there after dark due to “anti-social behaviour”. But the UCD students union has appealed for Dublin Bus not to “tar all UCD students with the same brush” over the dispute. SU President Barry Murphy told RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland that students […]

8 years ago

Paddy’s Day is just around the corner (seriously, where did February go?) which mainly means one thing: plenty of pints. And with this year being a long weekend thanks to the bank holiday Monday, you’ve even more time to indulge in just that. But fear not if you’re worried about bankrupting yourself over the weekend […]

8 years ago

Emergency services were sent to deal with a “suspicious package” that was sent to the Department of Health this morning and reportedly addressed to Health Minister Simon Harris. The entire office on Baggot Street Lower was then evacuated, including Harris. The Independent reports that the package, reportedly containing a “suspicious material” was sent to the […]

8 years ago

Snow fell around Ireland yesterday, causing chaos for commuters as well as travellers at Dublin Airport. Many passengers were forced to sleep on the floor overnight as flights were delayed and hundreds of people were affected. Dublin Airport tweeted to say that it was ‘open and operational’ and advised people to check with their airlines […]

8 years ago

US rapper Coolio has just announced he’s coming to Dublin this summer. He’s the first headliner that’s been revealed as part of Leopardstown Racecourse’s summer series of events. Coolio will be taking to the stage on Thursday, June 13, and another seven artists are still to be announced. The summer series will kick off on […]

8 years ago