I am NOT a fan of this recent clown costume craze. That stuff is horrifying! I mean, this absolutely terrifying, axe-wielding clown broke into someone’s home recently! I’ll repeat a key phrase from that sentence in case you missed it: AXE-WIELDING! Wild Scare Fun, a Halloween event in Punchestown, has decided to enforce a strict ‘no clowns’ policy for the family […]

10 years ago

Mel Gibson, if you didn’t know, has been shooting his new film The Professor & The Madman in Ireland, and he has been spotted all over the shop! And here is your chance to act along side Hollywood royalty! The production company behind the film is looking for women to star as extras. They have various roles on […]

10 years ago

Halloween is nearly always a let down. I know it, you know it, we all know it. You have such high hopes for the evening but it never really pays off… Well this year Bow Lane is going to change all of that! On Sunday 30th October, Bow Lane is hosting the “Night Of The Living […]

10 years ago

A 47 year old man has died after being hit by a car in Dublin City. According to RTÉ, the male pedestrian was hit by a car on the Shelbourne Road shortly after midnight. An ambulance attended the scene, but he was later pronounced dead. The driver is said to be unhurt. The Shelbourne Road has […]

10 years ago

Weddings have to be my absolute favourite things ever. I’m not even joking. Weddings and puppies are my happy place. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered this new wedding dress trend straight off the catwalks of Bridal Fashion Week.  A lot of designers have been opting for a backless gown, with added detailing […]

10 years ago

Look let’s face it, Halloween can sometimes be a bit of a let down.  You get all dressed up in your scariest costume, you spend ages on your face paint, only to find yourself at the same house party you go to every year. Well if you want to shake things up a bit, why don’t […]

10 years ago

I know what you are probably all thinking, and it is not that, so stop it.  Men’s Health magazine recently put the question “What’s the first thing you notice about a man?” to 200 women, and the results were really interesting! Nearly a majority of women said that the first thing they notice in a man […]

10 years ago

Us Irish sure do know what makes a good pub. The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog on Water Street, in Manhattan, has just been named the world’s best bar 2016. It came top of the list of ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’, which is produced by Drinks International. Drinks International are seriously gushing about this bar, claiming […]

10 years ago

Congratulations UCC! University College Cork has been named the Sunday Times University of the Year for the second year in a row! This is actually the first time in 15 years that a university has retained it’s title for two years. Trinity College Dublin was named runner-up. The Sunday Times university rankings will be published in a 16-page […]

10 years ago

We have all tried to do romantic things for our better halves before. Sometimes it goes better than imagined and you are the best partner a person could ever ask for. And other times… not so much. This is one of those times. One Irishman thought tickets to see Coldplay would be the perfect way […]

10 years ago

Checking the Lovin Dublin Instagram and seeing all the amazing photos that you have shared with us during the week might just be the favourite part of my day. And I am not just saying that! Using the #lovindublin hashtag, you have shared some stunning photos, and here are just 10 of the best this week.  Enjoy! View […]

10 years ago

People of Dublin, I have some terrible news. If you wanted a cookie today, or more specifically a cookie from The Dublin Cookie Company, you are going to be very disappointed ….  The shop is closed today, but for an incredibly cute reason. Credit: The Dublin Cookie Co Facebook The owners are off to get married, […]

10 years ago

The Game of Thrones actor was on the Late Late Show last night, and he made an incredible impression! The conversation wasn’t about Liam’s amazing portrayal of Ser Davos, but rather about the the Syrian refugee crisis. The Irish actor recently traveled to visit International Rescue Committee camps in Greece, with his fellow Game of […]

10 years ago

The Gardai have arrested three men in relation to the seizure of €200,000 worth of drugs in Dublin. The drugs in question were 3.75kg of liquid amphetamine and 2kg of cocaine, and were seized after numerous house searches in Ballybough and Mulhuddart on Friday. Two men, aged 51 and 43, were arrested by Gardaí in Blanchardstown […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 500g Farfalle Pasta 200g Button Mushrooms 200g Diced Bacon 100g Spring Onion 100g Grated Cheddar 500ml Avonmore Cooking Cream Salt and Pepper We’ve all been there… you arrive home from work after a seriously long day and you are absolutely starving. You open up the kitchen cupboard and are totally uninspired by what you find. I suppose you could just […]

10 years ago

By the time the weekend crawls around, you have put some serious hard work into your week and definitely deserve a treat! The weekends are all about good company and great food, and that is exactly what we are offering you.  How does dinner for two in Harcourt Street’s hidden treasure, 1900 Bar and Restaurant sound? Amazing, we know.  […]

10 years ago

Dublin City has plenty of well-known haunts, but it can still surprise you now and again. How many of us wander the city with our heads to our toes, moving through crowds and places without stopping to take it all in? There has to be a reason Dublin is one of the most popular tourist […]

10 years ago

Former President, Mary Robinson, has called upon the people of Ireland, and people in all developed nations, to convert to veganism.  Or, at least, to become a vegetarian. The 72 year old has been playing a part in the negotiations between world leaders, regarding the Paris Agreement on climate change.  She has been rallying for “climate justice”, as […]

10 years ago

If you were looking for an excuse to stay in tonight – look no further!  The Graham Norton Show and The Late Late Show are both airing tonight, and their respective line-ups are unreal. You might be engaging in some channel flicking this evening…. The Graham Norton Show The Graham Norton Show starts back this […]

10 years ago

We all know someone who is obsessed with craft beers.  Craft beers are starting to take over and the humble drafts of days gone past have been replaced by wankily-named IPAs, brown ales, cream ales, and every other type of ale. Following hot on the heels of the craft beer awakening have been hipster bars with way too […]

10 years ago

Netflix truly is a gift from the television gods, a treasure trove of quality watching. One genre that maybe never gets a look in when you’re endlessly scrolling through Netflix offerings might be documentaries. And I’m here to tell you that you have been missing out on some of the best that the streaming site has to […]

10 years ago

If you’re looking for something a bit unusual, look no further. “What do you get if you mix a load of iconic acid house bangers with an orchestra?” – Haçienda Classical. Haçienda Classical is making its debut performance in the Ireland, bringing the critically acclaimed show to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, December 17. The setlist will be chock-full of […]

10 years ago

Brunch has really come into its own in the last few years.  No longer is it something that’s not quite breakfast and or not quite lunch – it stands alone, and we never turn down an excuse to eat, so we’re not going to get in its way.  Brunch is a delicate affair – eat too much, you won’t be hungry […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been resisting it for the past few days, now you have no hope of not getting into the Halloween season. A second drive-in screening for the world’s best Halloween film (don’t even try and fight us on this, Hocus Pocus is perfection) has been announced.  It will even take place on the world’s biggest outdoor LED […]

10 years ago

Pints for €2.10?! Say no more!  Against The Grain on Wexford Street are turning six-years-old tomorrow, so they’ve decided to give their customers the birthday present. Sound of ’em.  To celebrate, these absolute legends are selling Galway Bay Beers (GBB) for just €2.10 for an hour!  Why that particular price, you ask? Because they started off in […]

10 years ago

The March for Choice took place last weekend, and saw over 20,000 people turn up to show their support for the Repeal the 8th movement.  However, with such a tumultuous topic as abortion rights, you are bound to encounter at least a few people with opposing views.  That is exactly what happened when this pro-lifer […]

10 years ago

Over 20,000 people came out and showed their support at the March for Choice this weekend.  The atmosphere was buzzing with a mix of excitement and camaraderie, but the reason for the gathering was never far from anyones mind.  While every person at the march was there because they were serious about seeing actual change in the […]

10 years ago

Commuting into work, school, or college is never an enjoyable experience. Especially if it is cold, raining, and you and your fellow commuters are packed in like sardines.  So what is the best way to make this arduous journey feel quicker?  Scientists have conducted a study and it shows that the best thing you can do […]

10 years ago

2016 was such a bad year.  You know it, I know it, we all know it.  It’s fair to say we’re all ready to say farewell to the year in which we lost Bowie, Rickman, Cohen and Prince, so make sure to do it in absolute style.  There are so many options for NYE entertaining, from pints in the local […]

10 years ago

Attention gamers, PC and console users alike, this competition is not to be missed.  Your Christmas present woes have officially been solved.  Whether for a treat for yourself or another avid gamer in your life, this is a great thing to come your way this festive season. GameStop+ is opening in Dundrum Town Centre. The official opening takes […]

10 years ago

We all have a tendency to stick to the same old recipes when cooking at home so it’s great to get some inspiration to try something new. Glenisk and Dawson Street café Tang have teamed up to produce a new cookbook called Taste of the Middle East and you may have spotted some of the […]

10 years ago

Making your lunch can be an absolute chore. We always set out with great intentions but the thoughts of actually making your lunch in the morning can deter even the most committed food fan.  We’ve all been there; packing a lifeless sandwich into your bag and knowing you won’t be looking forward to eating it once lunchtime finally ticks around.  […]

10 years ago

You have clicked on this article so you must love food, and you definitely love a bargain.  Well then we are just two peas in a health, food and budget conscious pod.  Apparently, most people cook at home at least three times a week but deciding what to cook and finding time to buy those ingredients can be our […]

10 years ago

Italy has done the world a culinary service over the decades.  They have given us such works of art as antipasti, risotto, ravioli, carbonara, pizza, tiramisu, gelato… the list could go on and on.  Food from the region has inspired chefs around the world to create Italian masterpieces in their own kitchens, with the quality and range […]

10 years ago

In Dublin, good food isn’t hard to come by but delectable five-course feasts are… If you have a love for all the finest things that Italy has to offer, then you cannot miss out on this event taking place in the city later this month. House of Peroni is hosting an Italian feast night at Charlotte Quay restaurant and […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 125g green beans, sliced ½ white onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced ½ red pepper, thinly sliced 2 tsp oil 2 tsp minced garlic 1 can of reduced fat coconut milk 4 tbsp red curry paste Juice of one lime 1 tsp yellow curry powder 1 can of chickpeas ½ tsp […]

10 years ago

Gin is definitely the trendiest drink in town at the moment and this new Dublin class will teach you just how to make an extra-delicious version at home. As part of Science Week, a special event is taking place where you can learn how to make your own jams, chutneys and sloe gin… while save some serious money […]

10 years ago

If your love of coffee is up there with the Gilmore Girls, then you’re going to want to check out this event.  On November 15, Alin from Dublin Barista School will talk through the science of roasting delicious coffee beans and how it affects the taste of your coffee.  Using coffee that he’ll roast himself in-house, Alin will demonstrate how […]

10 years ago

Ingredients For the mix: 375g buckwheat flour 5 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 500ml coconut milk 1 cap vanilla extract 100g mixed seeds For on top: 125g strawberries, washed & chopped 125g raspberries, washed & chopped 125g blueberries, washed & chopped 1 pomegranate, deseeded 1 tsp of coconut oil 1 banana 100g Glenisk Greek High […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 2 small, fresh beetroots Juice of 2 lemons 500g Glenisk Organic Greek Style Natural Yogurt 2 ripe avocados Salt & pepper 1 free range egg Sourdough bread to serve Seeds Rocket Avocado seems to be the food of the moment and is a firm fixture in our shopping trolleys. There is nothing more satisfying […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Base 450g of Digestive biscuits 330g salted butter 100g caster sugar 100g pistachio nuts Filling 540g cream cheese Juice of 2 lemons 170g honey 500g Glenisk Organic Greek Style Blueberry yogurt ½ tsp sea salt 100g blueberries/blackberries 1 tbsp Agar flakes Topping 300g Glenisk Greek High Protein Natural Yogurt 100g fresh blueberries and blackberries […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 120ml almond milk 220g of sugar ½ orange, zested and juiced ½ lemon, zested and juiced ½ lime, zested ¼ vanilla bean, sliced and pods scraped out. ¾ cup of Agar Flakes. 360g of double cream, whipped into soft peaks 190g Glenisk Greek High Protein Vanilla Yoghurt 100g mixed chopped nuts If you have […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 200g flat leaf parsley 200g fresh coriander 40g dill 60g chives 2 bunches of spring onions 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp tumeric 8 free range eggs 2 tbsp buckwheat flour 3 tbsp Glenisk Greek High Protein Natural yogurt 3 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp black pepper 3 heaped tbsp […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Chicken Marinade: 750g of boneless free range chicken thigh 4 tsp sweet paprika 4 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 60g of Glenisk Organic Greek Style Yogurt 5 flatbreads Hummus Rocket Pickled cabbage Grated carrot Gherkins Hot sauce […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Shashuka Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers 1 red onion 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 500g tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 50g tomato paste 3 tbsp olive oil 6 eggs Salt & pepper to taste Tzatziki Ingredients: 1 large cucumber Juice ½ lemon 1 bunch of fresh mint […]

10 years ago

We all know that Dublin can be absolutely extortionate for rent – but it isn’t the worst! And it definitely isn’t the best… Paying rent each month is the darkest day, but it has to be done! So what if we packed up all our stuff, and moved somewhere else? What would we get for our hard earned […]

10 years ago

Tis the season – the season to eat like a king! Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent promotion. So what’s up for grabs today? Gone are the days of limp salad sandwiches for your lunch, because you could win a €100 voucher to spend […]

10 years ago

Never before has the phrase treat yo’self been so relevant… In the season that calls for us to give, give, give to everyone around us, it is time for you to give something back to yourself.  And if you’re feeling selfless and can think of someone who would absolutely love this, it would make for the perfect Christmas […]

10 years ago

If you’ve been looking to finnnnally meet up with your friends during the festive season, then this is your chance. You know exactly what I’m talking about, we all have those friends that are impossible to nail down. (If you’re reading this and thinking you don’t know anyone like that, it’s because you are that friend.) Make the most of […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 400g good-quality chocolate Swiss roll 400ml of whipping cream 6 merianges 2 punnets of raspberries You have clicked in here, so obviously you adore chocolate – and who doesn’t love chocolate really? Chocolate and Christmas go hand in hand and this chocolate bombe is, well – the bomb. And no, I’m not sorry for that joke. […]

10 years ago