There is nothing worse than having the time and money to head on holidays and not being able to find ONE SINGLE PERSON to go with you. If we had a penny for every time we heard ‘oh sorry, me and Jimmy are going to Lanzarote in August’ or ‘I can’t, I used up all […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing tastier than getting good food at a great price. Luckily, Groupon exist, and they give you the chance to eat at some fantastic restaurants for a fraction of their normal cost. So if you have the cash to spend, why not buy a couple of these vouchers? Sure, you’re saving money. 1. Tapas […]

10 years ago

It may have been pay day yesterday, but chances are you’re still spending averse. If that’s the case, then look no further than these awesome free events that are happening around Dublin this weekend. There’s trad music, Chinese art, walks, markets and a petting zoo. Definitely something different. Go to Tradfest in Temple Bar As well […]

10 years ago

We all know the college trick with cheap white wine: get the least expensive bottle you can find at top it off with 7up or Sprite. But for adults who don’t necessarily want to have a spritzer, the Wall Street Journal have an even better trick, and it’ll barely cost you a cent. Nathan Myhrvold, Microsoft’s […]

10 years ago

I didn’t consciously sit down and decide my New Year’s resolution. It came to me after I realised that I was doing something right, and I wanted to keep doing it. I’ve always been good at exploring and finding nice places to eat and stay when I’m away on a trip, but I don’t tend […]

10 years ago

I’ve grown up down the road from Dun Laoghaire my whole life. I’ve seen it through a lot of ups and downs. There was no down more severe during my lifetime than the period following the recession. One by one, shops and restaurants started to close down without warning.  The GastroPub on Marine Road, the 40 […]

10 years ago

We are limited by our budgets. We can’t afford to jet off first class, go shopping for designer clothes or travel around in a town car. But there are little ways that even ordinary folk like us can make ourselves feel like glamourous. And they don’t have to cost much money either. 1. Dress up […]

10 years ago

An apartment is currently to let in Rathmines – it’s bright, fully-fitted, only ten minutes walk from Stephen’s Green and so very close the Luas line. The apartment is €1,000 a month with a double bed, or €500 per person for a couple. The landlord is also only requiring a 6 month lease. #GaffGoals or no? Seems […]

10 years ago

Women’s marches are happening all over the world today to show solidarity with those protesting Donald Trump’s proposed policies as President of the US. A march began in Dublin at 12pm from the Garden of Remembrance and has moved through the through the city. It’s scheduled to end with a rally at The Spire at around 3pm. […]

10 years ago

Plans are being put together to improve Dublin City’s parks, with sculptures, tea-rooms and added bicycle facilities among the current proposals. Dublin City has over 120 public parks of various sizes, with a recent survey of over 1,000 local residents showing that 42% of people visit their local park weekly. Of these, 26% went there daily, while only 2% of people never […]

10 years ago

Fans were queuing for tickets for U2’s Joshua Tree anniversary gig all weekend but there were still some left very angry when the concert sold out in under ten minutes. The original tickets were priced between €39 and €186 but just minutes after they sold out, hundreds appeared on sites like SeatWave and GetMeIn for much higher prices. Many were angry […]

10 years ago

Indian tech-company, Tech Mahindra, is expanding its Irish presence by adding 150 jobs in Dublin over the next three years. The company is establishing a Centre of Excellence in Citywest, focussing on emerging technologies like robotics, automation, analytics, and other digital services. The company will mostly be looking for digital engineers. Tech Mahindra already employs 220 people […]

10 years ago

While tickets sold out for U2’s Joshua Tree gig at Croke Park in just minutes, some diehard fans made sure that they were front of the line by queuing overnight. And it seems that Bono wanted to make sure they didn’t go hungry, as he reportedly arranged for pizza to delivered to some of those waiting […]

10 years ago

Want to do something different this month? Why not head on down to House on Leeson Street and taste some award-winning wine? Brancott Estate is hosting an exclusive wine tasting event this month in the gorgeous House and we have some much sought-after tickets to give away! Brancott Estate’s Chief Winemaker, Patrick Materman, will be in Dublin on Wednesday, […]

10 years ago

I dreaded going Christmas shopping last minute, but I didn’t have a choice as there was no other opportunity for me to go. I expected to have to battle through the crowds and stand in enormous queues to pay. I was surprised to find that the only place that was difficult to navigate was the […]

10 years ago

Like Movember and Dry January, Veganuary aims to encourage people to try something new for a month in order to raise awareness for a good cause. The key to Veganuary is in the name. A person commits to eating as a vegan for the month of January. This means not eating meat, fish or any […]

10 years ago

The bus is great. It’s cheaper than driving, it’s drier than walking, and you feel like you’re doing a little bit for the environment. But there are certain fellow commuters who make your travels just that bit insufferable. One of them can put you in a bad mood for the rest of the day, or […]

10 years ago

Good news, foodies: Saba are opening a new Saba To Go branch in Deansgrange early next month. Saba has continuously appeared in our lists of the best healthy takeaways because of their menu. They have a huge range of light and healthy options on their menu to choose from including soups, noodles dishes, stir fries and […]

10 years ago

January is always miserable.  However, now you can face the ‘back to work’ fear head-on, and give yourself something to look forward to, with the help of Whitefriar Grill.  The restaurant are offering one lucky couple their award-winning brunch for free, including two drinks each. Whitefriar Grill won Lovin Dublin’s best brunch award, and has continued to impress […]

10 years ago

New year, new you, right? One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions year after year is the resolution to lose weight and get fit.  Joining a gym is generally the first step on this journey but finding the right facility is key to success. Depending on where you live, joining a gym in town […]

10 years ago

We’re constantly creeping on Dublin’s best photographers who tag their photos on Instagram using #lovindublin to find the best to share with our readers and to highlight their insane talent.  Narrowing these down to the two best photos from every month of this year was tough going.  Below you’ll find 24 amazing photos, showing Dublin at […]

10 years ago

Say you came into a bit of money that you didn’t need to save or spend on something urgent. How would you spend it? Would you buy an expensive item or book yourself a fantastic holiday? It might seem like a better choice to buy the item because it would last longer. But you might […]

10 years ago

With only two more sleeps until Christmas, it is now or never to buy those last-minute presents. Not sure when you’ll have the time? Check out these shops late-night opening times for tonight. But beware – pretty much everywhere will be closed by 6pm on Christmas Eve. Arnotts Friday 23: 8am – 9pm  Saturday 24: […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 200g/7oz butter 300g/101?2oz dark chocolate, chopped 4 Eggs 300g/101?2oz Shamrock light muscovado sugar 200g/7oz Odlums Plain Flour 1 tsp Goodall’s Mixed Spice 100g/31?2oz Shamrock Cranberry, Raisin & Sultana Mix 75g Shamrock Pecan Nuts, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons brandy Icing sugar, sieved, to serve We love booze. We love brownies. So, this festive recipe is […]

10 years ago

‘Ah sure, it’s Christmas’ we tell ourselves as we throw caution to the wind and eat whatever we feel like. While it seems like a good idea at the time, we often regret this devil-may-care attitude when we step on to the scales later. According to the British Dietetics Association, we gain on average five […]

10 years ago

We have a little after-Christmas present just for you from one of Dublin’s favourite restaurants. We’ve teamed up with San Lorenzo’s to give one lucky Lovin Dublin reader and a mate a fabulous early bird dinner in the New Year.  The meal also includes a bottle of wine, so it’s a perfect present for that post-Xmas […]

10 years ago

Wine. While important all year round, it takes on a special role when it comes to the festive season.  It’s the pairing for our Christmas dinner, the social lubricant for our Christmas parties, and the perfect addition to days chilling with the family in front of the TV. You could just get whatever wine is […]

10 years ago

First there was the three-in-one and a cheeky chicken kung po. Then we moved on to California rolls and sashimi. The came the Pad Thai and of course, spice bags. We Dubliners are always on the lookout for the next big thing when it comes to food, with only two real requirements: it must be something […]

10 years ago

With Christmas less than a week away, now is the time to buckle down and think of gifts. Whether you’re someone who still gets stocking fillers, or the person who is trying to avoid the desperate Christmas Eve search for small gifts to make up the space, we have something for you. Hat, gloves and […]

10 years ago

Christmas is not just the most wonderful time of year, but it’s also the most romantic.  With twinkling lights everywhere and a feeling of good cheer, you’d be mad not to take advantage of it when planning the perfect date. Here are some seasonal ideas for how to impress. 1. Ice-skating A *great* excuse to grab the […]

10 years ago

Christmas seems to be fast approaching out of nowhere and the days left to buy everyone’s presents are slipping away. Instead of trying to battle your way through shopping centres, why not get your shopping down in a Christmas market? There are loads of unique Irish hand-crafted items to choose from and you also get the […]

10 years ago

A group of ‘concerned citizens’ seized the Apollo House building last night, to provide accommodation for the homeless.  The Irish Times reports that cohort is calling itself ‘Home Sweet Home’ (HSH).  It features people from different backgrounds, including poets, actors, musicians, trade unionists and charity workers. Their supporters include Irish celebrities like Jim Sheridan, Christy […]

10 years ago

An intrepid shopper faces many challenges – queues, navigating busy stores, lack of places of sit and a limit on how much they can spend.  But one of the most annoying things when you’re in the middle of a big shopping session is having to haul all of your bags around with you. To encourage shoppers, […]

10 years ago

Dublin Airport sent out a tweet this morning about an unusual item that had been given into lost property: a puppy. According to a tweet sent out by the Dublin Airport’s Twitter account, he was found in a blue plastic container in Terminal 1. This little fella was handed into lost property this morning, having been […]

10 years ago

Over the years, I’ve gotten some dire presents from boyfriends. At best, they’re the kind of things you shove in a drawer somewhere and forget about. At worst, they make you actively question your relationship with that person. I don’t blame these guys (well, maybe a little).  Often, they had tried to be thoughtful and just […]

10 years ago

Plans are being put together to improve the Temple Bar area, according to the Dublin Inquirer. On Monday, landscape architect Daibhi McDomhnaill presented plans to a committee of the Dublin City Council for the renovation of Temple Bar and the surrounding area. Consultations with local groups have brought up a number of issues facing the […]

10 years ago

We love Netflix. They put up entire series for binge-watching and produce amazing new shows and movies. However, it’s no secret that Netflix also tends to offer a lot of shite too. Many of their offerings boast titles you’ve never even heard of, that were produced with the sole purpose of being dropkicked into discount DVD bins. This problem becomes even more noticeable at Christmas. […]

10 years ago

The season of Christmas parties and ‘quiet pints’ is upon us.  However, even the most hilarious of nights can be ruined by a hefty taxi bill so here are the seasonal timetables for the various forms of Dublin public transport. Darts, buses and the Luas are all running different schedules between 24 December and 2 January so check them […]

10 years ago

Most of us have experienced that feeling. You come off a bus and reach into your pocket to look at your phone only to find… oh God, it’s not there. Well, Dublin Bus is trying to do a good deed for Christmas and reunite owners with their long lost phones. They’ve shared a picture of a […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent promotion. Getting the house stocked up for Christmas can be an expensive business, especially when it comes to alcohol. So, we’ve teamed up with Molloy’s Liquor Stores to give away a mountain of prizes to you lucky LD readers. Molloy’s is the […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent promotion. The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Festival is a three day event taking place from 23 to 25 February in Dublin’s Convention Centre.  Last year, more than 10,000 people attended over the course of the weekend to sip, savour and enjoy […]

10 years ago

Following on from a pretty successful 2016 Golden Globe Awards, Irish actors and film-makers continue to punch above their weight in the 2017 nominees list. Sing Street, written and directed by Once’s John Carney, is up for best motion picture – musical or comedy. The film follows a young teenager who puts together a band […]

10 years ago

Last night was the finale of Planet Earth, ‘Cities’. We saw monkeys doing parkour, birds showing off their cars and fish eating birds.  One of the most affecting scenes last night was of baby turtles trying to make their way to the sea for the first time, but being confused by the city lights and […]

10 years ago

Things are changing in Twitter’s Dublin HQ… Following the departure of the previous director after just five months, Anthony Noto, CFO/COO of Twitter, has announced that Sinead McSweeney will take over the role of Managing Director of Twitter Dublin. Excited to announce @smcs as our new Managing Director of @TwitterDublin. A person of strong character and […]

10 years ago

Maybe the stress of the Christmas season has been getting you down. Maybe you just like feeling treating yourself. Whatever the reason, you deserve to relax in luxury. One lucky couple will get the chance to get out of the city and unwind in the fabulous Wineport Lodge in Athlone. As well as an overnight […]

10 years ago

The Christmas tree needs decorating, but then what? How do you turn your home from an ordinary place into a winter wonderland? Here are some ideas for how to decorate your house. They vary from creative uses of things you have already, to things you’ll need to buy in an arts supply shop, to stuff […]

10 years ago

Gin and tonic is everywhere around Dublin right now.  We have restaurants with special gin menus. We have specialised gin bars. Some bakeries have even started serving gin and tonic cupcakes. We have an embarrassment of choice nowadays, from the relatively well known Bombay Sapphire and Hendricks, to the newcomers like Monkey 47 and Gin […]

10 years ago

It’s almost December, so the time has come to start making Christmas plans.  Sometimes it may seem tempting to go away for Christmas, whether to the markets in Germany or South to get away from the winter cold.  But if you were to go away, you’d be missing out.  Dublin is the best place to be at Christmas. FACT. Here’s why… We’re […]

10 years ago