The situation has been reviewed by the council. Multiple popular swimming spots in Dublin have been closed until at least tomorrow due to poor water quality caused by heavy rainfall. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council installed a prohibition notice at Seapoint beach last week following HSE consultations. In a statement, the council said this notice was […]

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Talk about the best Father’s Day gift ever This Father’s Day, Moonpig Ireland is searching for Ireland’s No.1 Dad, an everyday hero whose support, humour and love deserve national recognition. As part of its biggest Father’s Day campaign in Ireland to date, Moonpig, known for helping people celebrate life’s biggest moments through personalised cards and thoughtful gifts, is inviting people across […]

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These spots are paws-itively great for you and your four-legged friends! Over the past few years, many of us have rightfully become more reluctant than ever to leave our dogs behind when we head out on adventures. Out for coffee? The dog’s coming. Heading to a comedy show? The dog’s coming. In the office for […]

2 months ago

‘Bosses reckon she will be a hit with viewers’ Another major star has been rumoured to have signed up for I’m A Celebrity, and they’re Irish. Model and TV presenter Vogue Williams is believed to be one of the next I’m A Celebrity contestants, a decade after husband Spencer Matthews was booted off the show. […]

8 months ago

‘I’m aware that I have massive boots to fill’ Katja Mia is officially joining the radio ranks with her very own weekend show set to kick off this Saturday. Many will know Katja Mia for presenting The Six O’Clock Show together with Brian Dowling for two years. Katja secured her spot at RTE following a […]

8 months ago

Dublin deemed ‘most dangerous county’ According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), Ireland is the second best in the world when it comes to safety, falling slightly behind Iceland. The GPI looks at a number of statistics, such as crime over a five-year period, to determine how ‘safe’ a country can be deemed. Even though […]

8 months ago

Just in case you were wondering… As could be expected, House of Guinness has rocketed to the top of Netflix’s TV streaming chart in Ireland. On top of this success, the reviews of the series have been mostly glowing. We here at JOE called “lively and spirited”, adding: “Watching House of Guinness is like getting […]

8 months ago

‘I felt a surge of loneliness and fear’ Hazel Chu, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, has a history of breast cancer in her family, but didn’t immediately assume the worst when she happened to come across a small lump on one of her breasts. Hazel wrote in the Irish Times: “I figured it was a blocked duct […]

9 months ago

From refreshing newbs to reliable classics Despite the increasingly adverse trading conditions for service in Dublin, we’ve never had such strong restaurant offerings. Not even at the peak of the Celtic Tiger did we have such a plethora of passionate food creatives doing bits and making waves. So to help you navigate the best of […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by Taste of Dublin Heading to Taste of Dublin? Here’s where you’ll find us. Taste of Dublin, brought to you by JYSK, is celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary from the 12th – 15th of June 2025 in the beautiful Merrion Square and here at Lovin Dublin HQ, we’ve been cooking up something […]

1 year ago

Because outdoor drinks are back baby… With the clocks about to change and the weather *hopefully* set to pick up, rightfully, there’s only one thing on our minds… Picture it now: You finish a long week in the office, the sun is shining and you get THE text – ‘Pints?’. Dublin is well known for […]

1 year ago

Live your best Dua Lipa life. When Footloose hit cinemas in 1984, it was a campy, synth-scored rallying cry against small-town moral panic. Kevin Bacon moves to a town where dancing is banned and rallies the local youth to overthrow the joyless regime. It was a pop-cultural manifesto against puritanical overreach, disguised as a teen […]

1 year ago

Colour bowls of frozen pureed açai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee), have most of us in an absolute chokehold. Dublin’s obsession with açaí is proof that if something is vaguely healthy and looks good on Instagram, we’ll queue for it like it’s the last garlic cheese chip on earth. The Amazonian berry has been knocking about since the […]

1 year ago

Afternoon Tea in Dublin: The Definitive Ranking Getting dressed up to eat finger sandwiches without crusts is a lot more fun than it has any right to be. There’s something about dainty cups and the knowing flicker of a butter knife that carries an air of seduction. Albeit you’re being seduced by notions rather than […]

1 year ago

Bottomless brunch in Dublin is an art form. A delicate balance of food, drinks, vibes and velocity. Many have attempted it, many have failed. And yet, for a period of time—whether globally or just within my own social circle—it was the thing to do. The thing to book, to be seen at, to rally the […]

1 year ago

Lunch is impossible. There, I said it. Breakfast has the smug advantage of being a ritual. Dinner has the weight of the day behind it, but lunch? Lunch is a shapeshifter. Lunch is a trap. It’s never quite what you want it to be, and somehow, you always feel like you’re making the wrong choice. […]

1 year ago

For when it’s your turn to impress with your date night ideas in Dublin In the hustle and bustle of daily life in the city it can be hard to carve out time to see your friends and family, let alone spend time with your partner. We can all be guilty of staying in of […]

1 year ago

Why not put a little pep in your step today and tackle a walk? Haven’t got any plans for the day? Feeling restless? Then you need to take a walk, my friend. There is simply nothing like a walk to clear your head, change your perspective and recentre yourself. Changing the scene by getting those […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by the National Dairy Council From sweet to savoury, yogurt serves to bring out the best of this restaurant’s flavoursome dishes. With a Middle-Eastern inspired menu, top tier coffee and a great balance of sweet and savoury dishes, Brother Hubbard has become a Dublin favourite for brunch. The restaurant has four locations […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by Don Julio Tequila. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly. Don Julio Tequila are embracing this gorgeous holiday with an event in one of Dublin’s most beloved Mexican restaurants. Observed by Mexicans worldwide on the 1st and 2nd of November, Día de Los Muertos is a vibrant celebration that unites generations of […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello We got a glimpse of the menu and our mouths are watering already. There are few things that delight us more on a lazy Sunday than catching up with our nearest and dearest, indulging in flavoursome food while sipping on decadent cocktails. That’s right, we’re big fans […]

1 year ago

For when you need to hatch that plan Hell hath no fury than a pack of gals out on a hen night, so you can only imagine what the WhatsApp looked like in the lead-up to it. With so many disparate elements to appease, hen nights can be a veritable minefield, so here’s a couple […]

1 year ago

For date night, gals night, or plain old Friday night If you didn’t already love wine as it was, an aul global pandemic and Government mandated lockdown will really do it for ya. There were times over the past couple of years when browsing the supermarket shelves for the perfect bottle (after queueing for 40 […]

1 year ago

Pub quizzes in Dublin are plentiful but you’d want to be quite fortunate to stumble upon one without any prior research Suburban pub quizzes in Dublin have been a tradition for as long as anyone can remember but if you’re new to an area or just passing through it can be hard to suss out […]

1 year ago

Finding a quiet place to work/study in Dublin city centre can be a challenging task Take it from someone who was recently stranded with a dying laptop in hand after being kicked out of a popular Dublin cafe (that will remain nameless). It’s never been more important to have the right information for when the […]

1 year ago

Our new series showcases Dublin’s most beloved postcodes, recommending where to get the very best grub and the sups, alongside the best thing to do in the neighbourhood. Inchicore has its roots in industry and occupation, with the village growing around Richmond Barracks, a base for the British Army, and a pivotal location in the […]

1 year ago

Feathers, colour, music, libations and everything in Bim-tween Now entering its 51st year, the official Cropover Festival is a month-long celebration of everything that makes Barbados the place that locals and visitors love so dearly. If you want a crash course in Bajan culture, attending the Cropover is a surefire way to get full marks. […]

1 year ago

“We have tried everything to keep our business going” A popular Dublin restaurant loved by the late Anthony Bourdain has officially closed its doors this week. The Chophouse restaurant in Ballsbridge was once hailed by the celebrity chef as where he had “the best f**king meal I’ve ever eaten in Dublin”. Owners, Kevin and Jillian […]

1 year ago

There’s leftovers in the fridge. While going out for a meal is one of the great pleasures of life, it is becoming a much more expensive habit of late. Meal prices have shot up in recent years across Ireland and it’s no surprise to see two Irish cities amongst the most expensive places to dine […]

1 year ago

The livestreams will rotate every few minutes. Two new cities have been added to the Dublin to New York portal this week. Originally connecting the Irish capital to New York City, the North Earl St exhibit will now stream live feeds from Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. It has been confirmed by Dublin […]

1 year ago

Our new series showcases Dublin’s most beloved postcodes, by chatting to the folks that make up communities, getting to grips with the culture, and sampling the very best grub and the sups. Inchicore has its roots in industry and occupation, with the village growing around Richmond Barracks, a base for the British Army, and a […]

1 year ago

The perfect spot for summer. The weather is improving this week and the sun has decided to finally pop out and say hello – what better time than now to head down to the beach? Unfortunately, everyone is going to be having the same idea leading to overcrowding and admittedly not the best day out […]

2 years ago

“I’m lucky enough to call her a friend” Colin Farrell is set to run the Dublin Marathon alongside his close friend for her ‘miracle 40th birthday’. The Banshees of Inisherin star paid a moving tribute to Emma Fogarty, who is Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of agonising skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB).   […]

2 years ago

It’s all go here in hospitality-land With Summer truly in full swing, the inhabitants of Dublin are experiencing what we would describe as the sleepiest week on record. We are putting it down to the humidity (which we aren’t used to) coupled with the rain (which we are). A quieter week than last week, but […]

2 years ago

“It’s going to go a long way towards helping a lot of people.” A Dublin food poverty charity has confirmed that Taylor Swift donated €25,000 to their services following her sold-out shows earlier this month. Crosscare confirmed on their website that the ‘All Too Well’ singer made a significant contribution to their service following her […]

2 years ago

Art lovers buckle up for the mother of all events Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event Art and Soul is set to arrive at Kildare’s K Club, from August 11 – September 8, with organisers saying that “the closest the event has been to Dublin in its twelve-year run”. Featuring €8 million worth of works […]

2 years ago

A pint of plain is your only man One of the many aspects of Irish society that people invariably have an opinion on is where to get a good pint of Guinness, in the capital this topic is no less contentious. Speculation on every aspect of the processes that go into a pint are the […]

2 years ago

There’s nowhere quite like Bray The UK-based publication has long been a go-to guide for travel content, anointing specific areas around the world and using experts to hand-pick restaurants, bars, cafes and everything in between. For the second year in a row, Time Out has named Wicklow’s premiere coastal town, in their list of 24 […]

2 years ago

Truly the best of both worlds. Cadbury have announced that they are bringing back a 90s favourite that left our shelves but never really left our hearts. The Top Deck is returning to Irish shops in news that will surely have fans rushing to their nearest chocolate aisle. The perfect mix of white and milk […]

2 years ago

You’ll be able to count Dublin nightclubs on one hand soon The Well have announced that they have closed up their massive space on Stephen’s Green. The spot which had three storeys, held a bar, restaurant and nightclub, and was a gigantic space perfect for bigger groups and parties. Known for its drag brunches, The […]

2 years ago

It comes as Irish hotel sales could hit a record this year, exceeding €1 billion, according to real estate broker CBRE Two well-known Northside coastal hotels have both reportedly been put on the market by the Ryan family. The 203-bedroom Grand Hotel in Malahide is understood to be marketed with a guide price in the […]

2 years ago

The end of an era Capel Street has seen plenty of changes over the last few years, and no doubt the closure of Goodwins musical instruments shop is one of them. The team behind the music shop will be pulling the shutters of 134 Capel Street for the last time in the coming weeks. Posting […]

2 years ago

If there’s one thing Dublin does well, it’s a pub Locals will always have a list as long as their arm of the best ones, ready and waiting to be passed around to those visiting and the historic link between Dublin pubs and literature, theatre and lore is felt with the sip of every pint. […]

2 years ago

Powerscourt is looking matcha better already For all our over-caffeinated clean-living pals, enter the Matcha Bar on Saturday, July 13th—opening in the perfect location for a matcha bar, the very bougie Powerscourt Centre. The pop-up will be running from the gorgeously lit second floor, for six weeks but owner Elle told us she is hopeful […]

2 years ago

Never a dull moment for hospitality in this city It’s been a busy week for hospitality news in the city, with our social channels chockablock with new openers, from Padel studios to matcha pop-ups. So buckle up and jump on in as we take you through all the openers, closures and food news of the […]

2 years ago

‘That’s a paddlin” Contrary to popular belief, padelling is not a sport designed by the Simpsons character Jasper Beardsley to encourage Vietnam-war-era discipline amongst the younger generations. It’s a very popular sport, a hybrid of tennis and squash, and has experienced exponential growth in recent years due to its accessibility to all levels of players […]

2 years ago

A big loss for Mount Merrion-ites Let’s be honest there are not a lot of reasons why you would head to Mount Merrion, aside from visiting friends and family. One spot that absolutely put the salubriously leafy southside area on the map was Michael’s, together with his hardworking team, Gaz Smith put it on the […]

2 years ago

If there’s something Dublin does right, it’s pizza There are many things the Dubs get wrong, seagull birth control, rubbish collection, and planning permission for hotels. But through the years, pizza is something that we now truly excel at. Across the city, there are some exemplary examples of everything from the classic Neapolitan pi to […]

2 years ago

It’s all go on Nassau Street After an incredible 16 years and a Michelin Bib Gourmand thrown into the mix, The Pig’s Ear has called it a day “for now”. But the spot on Nassau Street hasn’t been gathering dust, it’s been reimagined as a casual dining restaurant called Lotus Eaters. Inspiration for the menu […]

2 years ago

Last month was a busy one for the FSAI Summer can be an incredibly busy time for hospitality spots in the city, with an increase in holidaymakers and visitors to the capital. Unfortunately, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland [FSAI] has issued several orders to restaurants, takeaways and childcare operators around the city. In total, […]

2 years ago