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  • This Footage From A Crane Spinning Above Dublin Will Scare The Shite Out Of You

    This Footage From A Crane Spinning Above Dublin Will Scare The Shite Out Of You

    This video was shot by Malcolm Swan from the top of a crane in the Mount Argus area of Dublin, and it’s just a little bit nerve-wracking to watch. While drone footage has us seeing Dublin from all sorts of unusual angles these days, this video puts us in the seat of a crane – a job that […]

    10 years ago

  • 15 Brilliant Twitter Reactions To Ireland’s Huge Win Over Italy

    15 Brilliant Twitter Reactions To Ireland’s Huge Win Over Italy

    Matches are watched these days with one eye on Twitter, as fans either broadcast their agony on the social network or come out with cracking analysis. Ireland had a huge win over Italy today and it looks like people are in a pretty good mood, no doubt powered on with a couple of pints.  We’ve rounded up 15 of the day’s very best tweets…  Sean […]

    10 years ago

  • These 3 Sessioning Irish Lads In Australia Created A Seriously NSFW Music Video

    These 3 Sessioning Irish Lads In Australia Created A Seriously NSFW Music Video

    As we all know, Australia is currently brimming with Irish twenty-somethings with a bit of reputation for drinking it up and wrecking the place. Today though, we see the lighter side of life in Australia as three young lads (they were celebrating one of their party getting a permanent visa) decided to record this raunchy music video for the classic country song ‘Wagon […]

    10 years ago

  • WATCH: This Comedian’s Saturday Night Make-up Tutorial Is Brilliant

    WATCH: This Comedian’s Saturday Night Make-up Tutorial Is Brilliant

    While most YouTube make-up tutorials are nigh on impossible to achieve by yourself, this lesson from Dubliner Emma Doran is far easier and more realistic. Uploaded by Sketchy Productions, the video above will allow you to achieve the perfect Saturday night look, complete with smudged lipstick, panda eyes, and sauce stains…  Check it out above. READ NEXT: These Two Aul […]

    10 years ago

  • Introducing Our Newest Site – Lovin Malta Is Now Live!

    Introducing Our Newest Site – Lovin Malta Is Now Live!

    Today we take another step into building the Lovin brand around the world with the launch of Lovin Malta.  We’ve been working on it with the team on the ground for the last 6 months and an hour ago we switched the site on for the world to see. As always our mission is to […]

    10 years ago

  • These Irish People Watched Cian Twomey Videos – And Here’s What They Thought

    These Irish People Watched Cian Twomey Videos – And Here’s What They Thought

    It seems that Cian Twomey is the Marmite of the social media world: people either love him or hate him. The folks over at Facts. sat down to watch the Cork performer’s videos, who’s known for portraying his girlfriend Emily in spectacularly OTT fashion, and gave they honest opinion on his work.  The commentators in the video above include […]

    10 years ago

  • 15 Tweets Highlighting The Mixed Reaction To THAT Michaella McCollum Interview On RTÉ

    15 Tweets Highlighting The Mixed Reaction To THAT Michaella McCollum Interview On RTÉ

    Michaella McCollum of the ‘Peru Two’ was interviewed by RTÉ on April 3, and it certainly got the nation talking. Following her arrest for attempting to smuggle €2 million worth of cocaine through Lima’s airport, the Tyrone woman spent two-and-a-half years in a Peruvian prison. Having just been released, but still unable to leave the country, RTÉ sent a correspondent to perform an […]

    10 years ago

  • A Third Class In Ballyfermot Is Trying To Win 30 Free Tablets With This Video

    A Third Class In Ballyfermot Is Trying To Win 30 Free Tablets With This Video

    Yesterday we featured a dance routine from a John Scottus primary school in Ballsbridge and today we’re also showcasing their only other Dublin competitor: St. Michael’s National School in Ballyfermot. This third class performed their road safety song and dance routine, complete with clay characters of their own creation, in the hope of winning of the coveted prize of 30 free […]

    10 years ago

  • This Video Takes The Absolute Piss Out Of TV3’s ‘Xposé’

    This Video Takes The Absolute Piss Out Of TV3’s ‘Xposé’

    Lovers of Xposé, avert your eyes now. In the latest skit from Lads Of Comedy, the double act takes on the oh-so-glamourous TV3 show, bringing us their Euros Special. In it, you’ll find football loss make-up tutorials, how to make beer that isn’t “ewww-wee”, and even discover the look of the summer! Check it out above. READ NEXT: So Who […]

    10 years ago

  • 21 Unusual Products You Can Get In Dublin Right Now

    21 Unusual Products You Can Get In Dublin Right Now

    Do you ever find yourself traipsing around town looking for something so specific, fearing you’ll never find it? You’re not alone!  The more obscure the product, the harder it is to find but thankfully technology and the internet are now here to help. Here are 21 of the most unusual but fantastic products you can get in Dublin, as […]

    10 years ago

  • This Drone Footage Of The Broadmeadow River In Swords Is Absolutely Gorgeous

    This Drone Footage Of The Broadmeadow River In Swords Is Absolutely Gorgeous

    We’re big fans of drone footage featuring spectacular Irish scenery, so of course we were always gonna love this. Uploaded by Paul Sheridan, and shot by Darragh Meehan, this video was shot from the air above the Broadmeadow River (also known as the Bromwell) in Swords, and with it’s lush banks and glass-like surface, it looks truly stunning. If […]

    10 years ago

  • This Video About Football Hooligans As Children Is Feckin’ Hilarious

    This Video About Football Hooligans As Children Is Feckin’ Hilarious

    Football hooligans have been making the headlines since the Euros kicked off, and this video imagines what it’d be like if those hooligans were actually just misbehaving kids. In the latest video from Foil Arms and Hog, we see Russia and England as bold little lads who’d gotten into a fight and angered their wooden spoon wielding Mammy France. […]

    10 years ago

  • 7 Places To Eat And Drink If You’re in Bordeaux For The Belgium Match

    7 Places To Eat And Drink If You’re in Bordeaux For The Belgium Match

    Collaborations work – just ask Darren Randolph and Shane Long. That’s why we’ve teamed up with The42.ie to create a handy go-to guide for the Euros – helping you make the most of this month’s footballing feast. Bordeaux has it all. History, culture, local cuisine and – crucially – the Matmut Atlantique stadium, which will host our crucial match against […]

    10 years ago

  • 7 Places To Eat And Drink If You’re In Lille For The Italy Match

    7 Places To Eat And Drink If You’re In Lille For The Italy Match

    Some of the best collaborations in life are unexpected – sure look at Packie Bonner and Daniel Timofte. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our pals in The42.ie to bring you a selection of unmissable content ahead of the Euros. The last big town before hitting the bright lights of Belgium, Lille is a bustling […]

    10 years ago

  • Reward Your Office With The Ultimate Day Of Decadent Deliveries!

    Reward Your Office With The Ultimate Day Of Decadent Deliveries!

    We all deserve to be rewarded once in a while. And this week, with the help of the guys at permanent tsb, we’re giving you the opportunity to not only reward yourself – but your ENTIRE office too!  Tell me more! WELL. Strap yourself in, because we’ve teamed up with permanent tsb to deliver the […]

    10 years ago

  • PICS: The Kids Jumping Into The Liffey Have Just Seriously Upped The Stakes

    PICS: The Kids Jumping Into The Liffey Have Just Seriously Upped The Stakes

    Summer rolls around every year and the kids of Dublin don their wetsuits and jump into the Liffey.  While we’ve seen them jump from all sorts of places they have upped the ante yesterday – as the photos below show, where they can be seen scaling the Loopline Bridge and completing backflips. The drop is at […]

    10 years ago

  • Motorists, Get Yo Wallets Out – M50 Tolls Could Increase Significantly

    Motorists, Get Yo Wallets Out – M50 Tolls Could Increase Significantly

    Some baaad news for motorists who use the M50 or the Dublin Port Tunnel daily – toll fees could be increasing by up to 60 cent… Which may not seem like much but if you go through the tolls twice daily, five times a week – that’s €32!  It’s currently priced at €2.60 for non-tag holders, and will […]

    10 years ago

  • 8 Reasons You Should Have Taken Post-Electric Picnic Monday Off Work

    8 Reasons You Should Have Taken Post-Electric Picnic Monday Off Work

    You thought it would be fine, didn’t you? You thought you’d just seamlessly re-integrate into the working world after a weekend of having the most incredible time of your life, with no consequences whatsoever. Well, you are a foolish person. And here’s why. 1. Your wristband is scraping off the desk as you type  The noise […]

    10 years ago

  • Fancy A Go On Britain’s Got Talent? Auditions Are Coming To Dublin This Friday

    Fancy A Go On Britain’s Got Talent? Auditions Are Coming To Dublin This Friday

    Good news for people out there whose parents falsely convinced them they had talent – you can mortify yourself in front of a live studio audience (and everybody watching at home) on Britain’s Got Talent! The UK talent show is completely ignoring geography, and setting up shop in St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre this Friday for […]

    10 years ago

  • Say Hello To Ireland’s First Luxury Sleeper Train

    Say Hello To Ireland’s First Luxury Sleeper Train

    Today marks the inaugural journey of the Belmond Grand Hibernian, Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train, set to take off from Heuston at around 2.30pm.  With a choice of two, four or seven nights on board, prices for the Grand Hibernian start at €3,160 per person – and that’s for a two-night trip, starting out in […]

    10 years ago

  • 18 Housemates From Hell We’ve All Had To Live With At Some Stage

    18 Housemates From Hell We’ve All Had To Live With At Some Stage

    Hell is other people, as Jean-Paul Sartre (kinda) said. But with Dublin’s slim-pickings rental market currently being very much in the hands of the landlords and incumbents, sometimes we don’t get to choose what version of hell we live with. So here, for your cathartic pleasure, are the 18 types of flatmate we’ve all experienced at […]

    10 years ago

  • Catch A Drive-In Screening Of ‘Home Alone’ This Christmas

    Catch A Drive-In Screening Of ‘Home Alone’ This Christmas

    Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! You see friends and family you have not seen for an age, you get to decorate your house, buy loved ones presents, eat Christmas dinner, and drink mulled wine; there ain’t no beating Christmas. But one of the best things about the festive season is the chance […]

    10 years ago

  • In Photos: The Lovin Dublin October Brunch Club With Avonmore

    In Photos: The Lovin Dublin October Brunch Club With Avonmore

    Brunch is one of our favourite meals of the week so we teamed up with Avonmore to host a very special event at House on Leeson Street last weekend. Guests at the Add A Splash Of Magic brunch tucked into a whole host of delicious treats, like Belgian waffles with creamy chocolate sauce, freshly baked fruit scones with whipped cream and strawberry […]

    10 years ago

  • Coppers Is Welcoming Tonight’s Jersey-Pullers With Open Arms

    Coppers Is Welcoming Tonight’s Jersey-Pullers With Open Arms

    Ahhh Coppers… the home to some of the best, and most horrific, nights of our lives. And they’re already welcoming jersey-pullers with open arms ahead of today’s All-Ireland replay between Mayo and Dublin.  To those unfamiliar with the term: a jersey-puller is a creature who gravitates towards jersey-wearing humans based on their GAA profile and capabilities, with clear intentions […]

    10 years ago

  • Good News – It Looks Like Dublin Bus Strikes Have Been Suspended For The Week

    Good News – It Looks Like Dublin Bus Strikes Have Been Suspended For The Week

    Good news for commuters who’ve been suffering during the Dublin Bus strikes – all strikes have been called off. According to Independent.ie, strikes are expected to be suspended for the next week.  The next strike was scheduled for Saturday, which would coincide with the All-Ireland final replay between Dublin and Mayo, and would cause even more chaos.  Dublin Bus strikes expected to […]

    10 years ago

  • Love Cycling And Looking To Make A Few Bob? This Job Was Made For You

    Love Cycling And Looking To Make A Few Bob? This Job Was Made For You

    If you know of anyone on the job hunt at the moment, tip them off to this little beauty… Deliveroo is currently recruiting cyclists to work with their team to deliver food to their customers as quickly as possible. They’ll be holding an open day from 12pm – 4pm on Tuesday 27 September at the Deliveroo Ireland office at 30 Pembroke Street Upper. All you […]

    10 years ago

  • The 17 Most Handsome Irish Men You Need To Be Following On Instagram

    The 17 Most Handsome Irish Men You Need To Be Following On Instagram

    Ahh Instagram, that one social network where even celebrities seem to let their guard down and share pictures of their daily lives. We thought we’d share some of the hottest guys in Ireland to help liven up your Insta creepin’. They come from the worlds of sports, business, media and showbiz and all hail from […]

    10 years ago

  • WATCH: This Leonard Cohen Tribute On Grafton Street Is Truly Heart-Warming

    WATCH: This Leonard Cohen Tribute On Grafton Street Is Truly Heart-Warming

    After legendary singer, song-writer Leonard Cohen passed away last Thursday, music-lovers the world over shared their admiration for the treasure through tributes, poems, messages and covers.  And last night on Grafton Street one busker made his own magical performance.  This particular busker, and a few members of the crowd, performed a wonderful rendition of Hallelujah creating a lovely […]

    10 years ago

  • WATCH: Is This The Happiest Man In Dublin?

    WATCH: Is This The Happiest Man In Dublin?

    Grafton Street’s buskers are really something – filling the streets with music, art and entertainment.  We love stopping for a listen while hurrying about the place. This guy decided to join in on the act and show bystanders his groovy dance moves – and it proved pretty entertaining.  Just look how happy he is… Thanks […]

    10 years ago

  • Leonard Cohen’s Son Has Shared This Amazing Tribute To His Father

    Leonard Cohen’s Son Has Shared This Amazing Tribute To His Father

    Legendary singer song-writer Leonard Cohen passed away on Thursday.  Tributes have been flooding in for him from all over the world ever since. And today his son shared his own. If this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, we don’t know what will.  Rest in peace.  READ NEXT: 6 Things To Do Before And After […]

    10 years ago

  • Some Fantastic Post-Fight News – McGregor’s Gonna Be A Dad

    Some Fantastic Post-Fight News – McGregor’s Gonna Be A Dad

    He had been promising something big.  And he came through this morning, beating Alvarez and becoming the first ever fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously. But in his post-fight conference he announced some even more fantastic news – him and Dee Devlin are expecting! “I’m going to be a daddy early next year.” McGregor announces that […]

    10 years ago

  • Gardaí Are Appealing For Witnesses Following Accident In North Dublin

    Gardaí Are Appealing For Witnesses Following Accident In North Dublin

    A pedestrian was left in serious condition after they were knocked down on Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore in the early hours of this morning. The man in his 20s is currently being treated in Beaumont Hospital. Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing anyone with any information to come forward, or contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111. READ […]

    10 years ago

  • Several Irish Celebs Have Been Photoshopped Into ‘Shocking’ Online Porn

    Several Irish Celebs Have Been Photoshopped Into ‘Shocking’ Online Porn

    Nine Irish celebrities have reportedly discovered that their faces have been Photoshopped on to pornographic images. Miriam O’Callaghan, Rachel Allen, Vogue Williams and Kathryn Thomas are among those believed to have been targeted in the images, which are currently circulating online. According to The Mirror, the photos feature the faces of the Irish stars superimposed on to […]

    10 years ago

  • Stick On Freckles Are Now A Thing – And We’re Both Shocked And Appalled

    Stick On Freckles Are Now A Thing – And We’re Both Shocked And Appalled

    We’re absolutely floored.  So, it’s not news that freckles have, in recent years, become fashionable. With freckle liners, freckle pencils and even freckled models donning shops and catwalks. But adhesive stick-on freckles?! Good grief.  For further reference, check out the video above Faux Freckles Adhesive by Youtuber @doniellecampopiano. We love the fact that she’s embracing freckle life, but […]

    10 years ago

  • Get Healthy This December With A Free Delivery Of Fresh Fruit To Your Office

    Get Healthy This December With A Free Delivery Of Fresh Fruit To Your Office

    It’s hard to stay on the straight and narrow if you work in an office that is constantly full of treats. Whether it’s Mary from Accounts showing off her baking skills or those Toblerones that people keep bringing back from their holidays, it’s almost impossible to say no when you’ve missed breakfast and your stomach […]

    10 years ago

  • Gardaí Are Investigating An Alleged Rape At UCD’s Belfield Campus

    Gardaí Are Investigating An Alleged Rape At UCD’s Belfield Campus

    Gardaí are investigating an alleged rape on University College Dublin’s Belfield campus. According to The Irish Times, the alleged rape occurred in the early hours of last Friday morning, November 25.  A full Garda investigation is currently underway, said a Garda spokeswoman.  A spokesman for UCD told The Irish Times that the college was aware of “a report […]

    10 years ago