If you consider yourself a bit of a foodie, then the latest addition to Brown Thomas will be right up your alley. Dean & DeLuca is coming to Brown Thomas on Grafton Street from this Thursday and will be the first European store for the brand. There will be “an extensive range of gourmet goods” […]

10 years ago

Here at Lovin Dublin, we’re a little bit obsessed with good photography. If you are too, you may be interested in a very special exhibition that’s taking place in Dublin next week. Darkness Into Light is a collection of long-exposure, night-time images of Dublin and will take place at the CHQ Building on Custom House Quay next […]

10 years ago

A brand new cultural festival is set to take place in Dublin 8 next month. Culture Date For Dublin 8 will be a weekend-long celebration of the area’s historical and cultural life, with the full programme of events being announced tomorrow. The festival will run on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May and is being organised […]

10 years ago

The Guinness Storehouse is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Dublin and one of the best bits is that breathtaking view from the Gravity Bar. So, can you imagine waking up to it? That’s exactly what will happen tomorrow morning for one lucky couple who are getting some serious VIP treatment at the Storehouse […]

10 years ago

Full disclosure – I am completely and utterly biased. Having lived in Stoneybatter for the past three years, I can safely say that it is one of the coolest neighbourhoods I’ve ever come across. The people are friendly, it’s full of great independent businesses and it brings together all of the best bits of Dublin in […]

10 years ago

It’s been a long week and you deserve some rest, relaxation and a few laughs. Well, we’ve got the perfect post-work plan for you. It’s all kicking off down at Eatyard between 5pm and 8pm tonight, with the absolutely hilarious Lords Of Strut performing live on the market stage at 6.30pm. There will also be […]

10 years ago

Over 25,000 people have signed a petition against plans to make the Sisters Of Charity sole owners of the new National Maternity Hospital. The online petition was created following yesterday’s announcement and has garnered strong support from those who oppose the link to the religious organisation, who also ran Magdalene Laundries across the country. The […]

10 years ago

There is no shortage of options when it comes to brunch in Dublin but the latest addition to the list has piqued our interest. Camile Thai has just opened its first village restaurant in Phibsborough and while it will be serving the standard Camile menu we all know and love, it will also be doing […]

10 years ago

Queen have just announced that they will play a gig at the 3Arena this November. The iconic rockers, who will be joined by new frontman Adam Lambert for the performance, will visit Dublin on 25 November and tickets will go on sale this Friday morning at 9am. They are priced at €87 plus booking fee […]

10 years ago

Thousands of commuters travel through Heuston Station for work every morning but many have been hit by delays today. According to AA Roadwatch, a mechanical fault had led to significant delays on several services – including rush hour trains between Dublin and Portlaoise/Cork services. All northbound and southbound services through Connolly were also delayed by […]

10 years ago

First off, if you are one of those ridiculously lucky people who have both Good Friday and Easter Monday off work – we hate you. That aside, we still want to do our civic duty and make sure that you know all of the amazing things going on around the city this weekend so we’ve […]

10 years ago

Anti-cyclist posters that have appeared in Howth over the last few days are to be investigated by Fingal County Council. According to The Journal, the signs – bearing slogans like ‘I look good in lycra’ alongside cartoon images of elephants – began to appear in the last few days. They were spotted by local man Dave […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that we’ve been very excited about the opening of Chili Shack in Stoneybatter and now, the long-awaited day has arrived! The new branch will open its doors today, April 8th, on Prussia Street in Stoneybatter, with a menu full of tasty treats like Chili Nachos, Chili Buffalo Wings and Chili Burritos. Better […]

10 years ago

It may seem like the cornerstone of our existence but Netflix has only been in Ireland for a few years. The streaming service celebrates five years in Ireland this, having first become available back in 2012. Netflix currently has over 86 million members in over 190 countries (crazy!) so we decided to celebrate this momentous occasion by […]

10 years ago

Every week, we look at some of the coolest offices in Dublin and this week, we decided to bring you on a tour of our shiny new gaff. Over the past year, Lovin Media Group has grown from an energetic start-up to an international business that includes five websites — including our Irish sites Lovin […]

10 years ago

We had a long wait for & Other Stories to arrive on our shores but thankfully, the store has not disappointed since it opened its doors on Grafton Street. Stocking everything from chic fashions to scented candles and stationary, all of the pieces are of amazing quality but still much cheaper than their designer counterparts. […]

10 years ago

If you know someone who has been thinking of adopting a puppy, make sure to tag them on this. Several puppies and dogs were seized at Dublin Port over the weekend, amid attempts to illegally export them without a pet passport. The animals, which are mostly Labrador/Collie cross puppies, are now in the custody of the […]

10 years ago

If we know one thing in Ireland, it’s food. We’ve always punched above our weight in the food sector, producing incredible fresh produce that is exported all over the world. While chefs like Darina Allen and Paul Rankin may have blazed a trail in decades gone by, there’s a whole host of exciting foodies ready to […]

10 years ago

Friday is, without doubt, the best day of the week for procrastinating online. All over the country, there are similar souls struggling through the last hours of their 9-5 and many turn to Twitter to keep them entertained. Some amazing threads have been born from the boredom and today, it was #BadlyDescribeYourJob. It doesn’t sound […]

10 years ago

Those depending on Dublin Bus to travel to work were met with a unwelcome surprise early this morning, with many routes cancelled as Dublin Bus workers joined in solidarity with their colleagues at Bus Eireann. Bus Eireann staff are currently on an all-out strike in protest against new new cost-saving efficiency measures and work practice […]

10 years ago

Thousands of commuters were left stranded in the city this morning, as Dublin Bus announced major disruption to services as a result of the Bus Éireann strike. Luckily, it seems that the action may have been short-term as it is being reported that the picket at Conyngham Road Bus Depot has been lifted. Pickets have […]

10 years ago

As lovely as it is to receive flowers, we’re always going to pick a big box of donuts if it’s a choice between the two. Luckily, we’ll have to choose no longer as some absolute genius has come up with a hybrid of the two. Behold, the donut bouquet by Australian company Dessert Boxes. Yep, […]

10 years ago

There have been some great comedy acts already announced for this year and now, there’s another to add to the list! Rich Hall is bringing his Hoedown to the Olympia Theatre on Thursday 23 November for a raucous night of music and comedy. Hall is well-known for his critically acclaimed BBC 4 documentaries and signature grouchy, […]

10 years ago

The line-up was already looking pretty impressive for this year’s Forbidden Fruit and a further five acts have now been added. Bonzai, 67 and Icarus have been confirmed for Saturday 3 June, while Mura Masa and Denis Sulta will take to the stage at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Sunday 4 June. Orbital, Aphex Twin, […]

10 years ago

A armed man in his 20s was arrested this morning outside a hotel in Tallaght. According to Dublin Live, the incident took place at the Glashaus Hotel in Tallaght Cross shortly after 12.40am. It’s understood that gardai were alerted to a man wielding a knife and tackled him to the rear of the building, before […]

10 years ago

It may not be the biggest game of the year but the Republic Of Ireland soccer team are back in action at the Aviva tonight. Fresh from their bruising turn against Wales, Ireland will take on Iceland in an international friendly and all the action kicks off at 7.45pm. Given that Iceland is the only […]

10 years ago

A man is said to be in a serious condition in hospital this afternoon, after being attacked with a scissors at Mountjoy Prison. According to The Sunday World, Thomas Fox was stabbed in the head and another man was also injured in the incident. Fox, who has since been taken to the Mater Hospital, is being […]

10 years ago

Walking On Cars have amassed a huge following since they burst on to the Irish music scene with debut single Everything This Way. And, if you’ve yet to catch them live, now’s your chance. The band have announced that they will play an outdoor gig at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday 24 June, with […]

10 years ago

A woman is in a critical condition this evening after being struck by a car in Terenure. It’s believed that the collision took place shortly before 3pm and the pedestrian was taken to Tallaght Hospital, where she is said to be fighting for her life. The Templeville Road was closed in both directions following the […]

10 years ago

Anyone who passes along the North Quays on a regular basis will be familiar with the Ormond Quay Hotel, which had fallen into disrepair after being closed down over a decade ago. Efforts have been ongoing over the past few years to breathe new life into the building and now it has been confirmed that […]

10 years ago

The sun is out, which means we’re all dying to get out of the office and enjoy the fine weather. There’s such a great buzz around the city so there’s no excuse to stay inside watching Netflix – you’ll have time enough for that once the rain returns. Here are a few events worth checking […]

10 years ago

A terminally ill Dublin man has launched an online campaign to raise money that will help him “make more memories”. Gary Guildea (25) told The Irish Independent about his battle with cancer, revealing that he is now fighting the disease for the third time. Doctors have said that he may have just six months to […]

10 years ago

A man has been shot in the chest tonight in Dublin 1. It is being reported that the victim sustained several gunshot wounds shortly before 10pm tonight on Railway Street in the city centre. An investigation has been launched into the shooting, with unconfirmed reports that the victim is related to the Hutch family. BREAKING- […]

10 years ago

Payday has arrived, the sun is shining and best of all, it’s FINALLY Friday. The only way to celebrate? A bit of a shopping spree. Penneys is stuffed to the gills with deadly fashion and homewares at the moment and almost all of our favourite bits are under a tenner. Whether you’re look for a […]

10 years ago

While we used to be happy with a 21-inch that took up a quarter of the space in our sitting room, these days it’s all about smooth, sleek and high def when it comes to televisions. Different manufacturers have been constantly trying to outdo themselves by creating slimmer designs but we reckon LG might have […]

10 years ago

As anyone who has worked in the hospitality industry can attest, it can be a tough slog. You’re spending hours on your feet, it can be extremely hectic at times and you tend to come across some… difficult… customers. So, we can only imagine how delighted the team at Olive Skerries were to receive […]

10 years ago

Access to North Frederick Street has been blocked, following a collision on Dorset Street. Live Drive confirmed in the last few minutes that one lane of Dorset Street has been shut down temporarily following the crash, with a knock-on effect for traffic in the area. Collision on Dorset St inbound at the junction of Nth […]

10 years ago

There are major delays on the Luas Red Line this morning, following an incident at Goldenbridge. According to tweets from those onboard the service, a passenger pulled the emergency brake near the Goldenbridge stop causing several passengers to be pushed forward. It’s believed that paramedics and an ambulance attended the scene and several passengers received […]

10 years ago

Acclaimed director Werner Herzog will visit Dublin for a Q&A this May. The genius behind Grizzly Man and Fitzcarraldo will engage in a conversation at the National Concert Hall as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin, which takes place from May 20th to 29th. Herzog has produced, written, and directed 70 films and was named as […]

10 years ago

If you’re a fan of Jon Richardson, this is going to be a very good morning for you. The comedian has just announced a second date at the Olympia Theatre on 25 October and tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am. The British Comedy Award nominee and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, […]

10 years ago

There’s no denying that the Luas is an amazing piece of infrastructure and a very handy way to travel across the city. However, if you’re prone to forgetting your Leap card, it can also be a pain in the ass. The minimum charge to use a credit/debit card on Luas machines has always baffled us, […]

10 years ago

If you’re trying to travel across the city this morning, we hope you’ve got a lot of patience. There are delays on several routes today as the miserable rain, wind and ice wreaks havoc on the roads. Live Drive has been providing updates on the situation across the city, with a collision currently causing delays […]

10 years ago

Hang Dai is definitely one of the most interesting restaurants to open in Dublin in a while and if you’ve been meaning to try it out, now’s your chance. As well as its evening offering (which we reviewed here), the Camden Street haunt is now offering a new takeaway lunchbox service available from tomorrow, and […]

10 years ago

A multi-million development of the old Clery’s building on O’Connell Street looks set to proceed, after an appeal against planning permission was dropped. SIPTU had opposed the €150m project but The Irish Independent is today reporting that a deal has been struck, whereby positions will be made available to former staff once the development is […]

10 years ago

You might be shattered after the Paddy’s Day celebrations but trust us, those good intentions will have worn off before long. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great events that are taking place around the city this week and some of them are even free, so you don’t need to worry too much about that battered […]

10 years ago

The summer’s festival line-up is looking pretty damn promising and this latest announcement is taking things to a whole new level. Beatyard takes place the first weekend of August and is always a deadly festival, mixing the best of tunes with some seriously delish food. The team behind it have really upped their game this […]

10 years ago

It feels like everyone in the country is gearing up for tomorrow’s Paddy’s Day celebrations but the craic is kicking off in Dublin today. The St Patrick’s Festival will run from Thursday to Sunday and one of tonight’s events is a huge ceili in the city centre. The ceili is taking place on Earlsfort Terrace, with […]

10 years ago

This is no denying that drug addiction is one of the most serious issues facing Dublin right now. Hundreds of people die in our country directly as a result of drugs every year and the most basic steps towards fighting the problem, such as injection clinics, are still to be put in place. One of […]

10 years ago

A man has been hospitalised after drinking fake alcohol sold in Dublin. The substance was sold in a vodka bottle by an “unauthorised vendor” in Ballymun and contained methanol, a “highly toxic” substance. The HSE has now issued a health warning, advising the public to only buy alcohol from a recognised shop, off-licence or licensed premises. […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there. After waiting what seems like YEARS, your favourite act finally announces an Irish gig. The morning that that tickets go on sale, you’re poised and ready with Ticketmaster open on your laptop and mobile, your finger hovering over the refresh button and more adrenaline running through your veins that Usain Bolt […]

10 years ago