The property market in Dublin is absolutely bonkers at the moment as we all know, so today we wanted to share a large family house that comes in at less than €1 million but which is slightly outside the capital.  A commute, in other words.  The benefits of moving further out of the city, as […]

10 years ago

Jobstown House have decided to do make us laugh today by recreating the famous Carpool Karaoke with some of their most regular customers.  They’re called the Spice Girls’ featuring Spicy Chicken, Spicy Wedge, and two Spice Bags — and once they finally get strapped into their seats the tunes start flowing.  Fair play to all involved […]

10 years ago

The coffee revolution has been underway for a few years in Dublin now.  For decades we were all about the humble cup of tea and the best you could expect when it came to coffee was a Nescafé instant jar being pulled from the back of the cupboard, while now you can’t go anywhere in town without seeing aeropresses, people carrying […]

10 years ago

Given that we are coming up to the end of April you’d expect a bit of sunshine and nice weather to grace our little city one of these days.  Not for the week ahead it would seem, anything but. According to all forecasts things are going to be very wet indeed. Solid rain for 5 […]

10 years ago

We love our property porn and seeing just how far removed our own lives are from the rich and famous of Dublin.  Well today, the example is Mount Alverno on the Sorrento Road in Dalkey – which has just hit the market at €8.5 million. The house is set on close to an acre of the […]

10 years ago

When it comes to villages to live in around Dublin, Ranelagh is always right up there among the most popular. The main thing that excludes most people from the area is (obviously) price and as we all know, the Dublin property market is only going one way at the moment.  Number 14 Dunville Avenue is […]

10 years ago

Finding a three bedroom house in Dublin isn’t one of the easiest things you’ll ever do in life, which is why this little gem in Ranelagh will set you back a staggering €1.1 million if you want to buy it.  You’ll be just a hundred yards from the main street and all the restaurants, bars and […]

10 years ago

After the long cold and dark winter comes the gorgeous spring in Dublin, and nothing accentuates the changing of the seasons more than the cherry blossom coming out to bloom across the city. Poking out from behind houses, in parks, covering entire roads and generally looking stunning, the cherry blossom in town is a sight […]

10 years ago

We’ve all seen the various crazy Easter Egg concoctions that people come up with every year, and Creme Eggs are no stranger to being added to desserts. But you ain’t seen nothing yet.  Today, just in time for Easter, comes news of an incredible new offering from the guys in Arctic Ice Cream, a new […]

10 years ago

As soon as the sun comes out there is one place in Dublin that you know is going to be absolutely wedged…The Barge. With the mercury hitting between 17-19 C today people have descended on the popular Dublin watering hole for cans and pints by the water.  Have to say we are tempted to head […]

10 years ago

When the sun shines in Dublin the place really comes alive and the photos start pouring in over on Instagram using #lovindublin. The mercury is set to continue to soar with temperatures hitting 17 across Dublin later in the day. So make sure you get out of the house and do something active.  Follow some […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the 10 best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and […]

10 years ago

If you are a lover of the traditional Irish pub then you probably hold an even more special place in your heart for the snug within it.  Not every Irish pub has a snug but when they do, they are a place of pure perfection to spend time with friends over a few pints.  We […]

10 years ago

Of all the stunning villages you could choose to live in around Dublin, you’d be hard pressed to fine one more desirable than Sandymount.  It has that small, local feel, it’s right beside the sea and yet is only a short walk to the city centre. If all the bankers do end up relocating here […]

10 years ago

When it comes to iconic Irish pubs around the capital, there is no shortage of great places to sup on a pint.  Last night at the Licensed Vintners Association awards (the Oscars of the Irish pub trade) there was a very difficult decision to make in choosing the best pub in all of Dublin.  The votes […]

10 years ago

Today is, of course, April Fool’s Day and to be perfectly honest, we are slowly losing the will to live trying to figure out what news is real and what isn’t. Call us old fashioned, but we preferred April Fool’s when the jokes were in the real world and actually funny.  Today we have an […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Avocado Turkey Mince Cajun Seasoning Chili Lemon Garlic Red Onion Plain Yoghurt Kale Coriander Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring and leave you feeling like you have missed out. I wanted to develop a recipe that was just as exciting as the fattier food you’d normally be eating, yet still be as healthy […]

10 years ago

Nothing like a good old-fashioned BBQ. While most people stick to sausages and burgers, we thought we’d share some inspiration to help you try something a little different this year.  Licking our lips here just thinking about these… 1. Hawaiian BBQ chicken Full recipe here. 2. Southern fried BBQ rib pork chops Full recipe here. […]

10 years ago

What I love most about my job is that I get to find all the new places in the city. There isn’t a day that goes by when I’m not blown away by hidden corners of Dublin, or nooks and crannies that – somehow – I’ve been missing for all these years.  With the sun […]

10 years ago

You might remember a couple of years ago all the fuss about the evictions and handing back of the keys at Gorse Hill.  Well, after a bit of a makeover and upgrading, the house is now on sale for a cool €8.5 million.  Pour over the stunning interiors of one of the finest houses in […]

10 years ago

When you live in a city where it rain and is dark and cold for most of the winter it means a sunny day means so much more. You appreciate is more than anything.  Today is pretty much the nicest day of the year so far and so you’ve all been tagging some stunning photos […]

10 years ago

We love profiling the very best photographers in Dublin over on our Instagram and via the #lovindublin hashtag. Today we wanted to share the work of Shane Taylor who is one of the most talented photographers in the city. As you can see he has a knack of taking every day moments in the city […]

10 years ago

The Hellfire Club is a well known location in the Dublin Mountains that is said to be haunted, a popular spot for joggers and cyclists coming from Dublin, and a top place to view the city. It is many things to many people but that is all about to change after plans were submitted to […]

10 years ago

One of the most desirable places for young professionals to live is down around Grand Canal Dock.  All the tech companies are there and it is starting to be home to some of the best restaurants, hotels and cafes in the city.  While most of us would be lucky to find a small apartment share, today we […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep […]

10 years ago

We’re written in the past about the amazing photos that MrEdgarAllan takes on Instagram and urged you to follow his work.  Well, this week he has taken things to an entirely new level — both literally and metaphorically — by snapping some stunning images of the city from a helicopter.  These photos paint the city […]

10 years ago

We’ve featured plenty of penthouses around Dublin over the last couple of years but none as unique or with as pretty a view as 19 The Pavilion II, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire.  While most penthouses are in the city, this 4 bedroom apartment is out in Dún Laoghaire and has sweeping views across Dublin Bay. […]

10 years ago

The weather we’re having at the moment is playing an absolutely blinder, and we want to celebrate.  While most people curse their luck for having to work during the heatwave, we thought we’d take a more positive slant – and put focus on what you can do during the week before or after work. So work as […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured here to brighten up your own feed and […]

10 years ago

We have close to a quarter of a million photos tagged with #lovindublin over on Instagram.  They come in all shapes and sizes and help the community to understand the city better and inspire us all.  Some photographers keep popping up on a regular basis so we like to shine a little extra light on them […]

10 years ago

The Samuel Beckett Bridge has fast become the most photographed part of the Dublin skyline alongside the Poolbeg towers.  We see them both feature dozens of times every single day tagged on our #LovinDublin Instagram.  Something about the two structures make people get snap-happy, and when it comes to the bridge, it isn’t hard to […]

10 years ago

About four years ago, the Irish beer market started to shift decisively towards craft beers.  They’d been around for longer than that but suddenly, craft started spilling into the mainstream with smaller beers getting shelf space in the likes of Spar and pubs offering dozens of craft beers in both bottles and on tap.  Gone where the […]

10 years ago

The Dublin restaurant scene has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Gone are the starched linens, inflated prices and snooty waiters, they’ve been replaced with a new wave of New York-style hipster joints with casual menus, staff dressed like scruffs and no ability to book tables. Crackbird is the big daddy of the […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep […]

10 years ago

Food trends come and go, but one man on the Dublin restaurant scene has been here to wave as they passed by.  Way before burritos, doughnuts or the Celtic Tiger with all its excess, there was a restaurant with loyal customers and it’s truly stood the test of time… Gerry’s.  It can best be described as a ‘caf’ (preferably spoken in an […]

10 years ago

You’ll often hear chefs on TV talk about only being as good as the produce they source, and there has never been a truer word spoken.  The best pizzas can only be made with the best tomatoes. A steak is only as good as the butcher and cow it comes from. Similarly, week old fish will need […]

10 years ago

I’ve spent much of the last 10 years travelling. I’ve been to 120 cities in over 50 countries – so a lot of airplanes were used.  I think we can all agree that travel, no matter how much pleasure it brings or how essential it might be, is one of the most painful experiences in life. Granted there are some who enjoy kicking back on the plane […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today. As you’ll see these are some of the most talented photographers in the city as well as […]

10 years ago

Of all the villages in Dublin that you could choose to live in you’d have to say that Sandymount is right up there.  Right beside a beautiful stretch of beach, close to the city and with some brilliant restaurants and bars – it really is dream living.  The only drawback of course is that it is […]

10 years ago

It’s one of the best weekends of the year in Dublin for a bit of craic (only the England game will top this on St Patrick’s Day) and the French fans have arrived in serious numbers. Nothing beats this city when the warm air starts coming in, the rugby is on and everybody is in great […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest, brunch is by far the greatest meal that’s ever been invented. The best parts of breakfast mixed with epic lunch treats you don’t normally get to eat, always at reasonable prices and washed down with fresh juices, coffee and sometimes alcohol. Throw in the social element and the fact that it’s served […]

10 years ago

When I was starting out my career as a chef, I spent some time working in Michelin-starred restaurants – boy, is it a great way to get a grounding in cooking.  Cooking under pressure with experienced, grizzled chefs could not have been more of a difference from the safe environment of culinary school. With the standards high, the temperature […]

10 years ago

Wellington Road in Dublin 4 is one of the most desirable (and expensive) addresses in the country and this might just be the nicest house on the road. It actually belongs to ex-spin doctor PJ Mara, who has been involved in politics for decades.  The house comes with four large bedrooms, three bathrooms and is wonderfully elegant on […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep […]

10 years ago

Each week, we focus on some of the best offices in Dublin and our latest trip takes us down to PwC at Spencer Dock. The professional services firm has just over a thousand people in its spectacular Spencer Dock building, which is right beside the Convention Centre and ideally placed for easy access to the city.  It is a vibrant, colourful, light-filled space […]

10 years ago

We feature all the best food, recipes, property and news from around Dublin and as of today we are focusing on another important aspect of city life…workspaces.  In particular we want to focus on the amazing offices around the city that have insane decor, great perks and which we would all love to be working in.  Wanna […]

10 years ago

This house is halfway between Donnybrook and Ranelagh (the postcode is D4) and as you can see it is in wonderful condition and is just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. An utterly unique family home, this wonderful Georgian residence of enormous charm and character enjoys an enviable position on […]

10 years ago

Struggling to find a good spot to go for lunch with your dog in tow? I’m pleased to tell you that your search is now over. Having opened back in February 2016, Pupp café on Clanbrassil Street is the brainchild of a couple who quit their jobs in Google to make their concept a reality, and we must say we admire their […]

10 years ago

The weather is getting seriously bad as Storm Doris batters Ireland as a whole today.  As you can see, Clontarf is taking the brunt of the storm with sand bags starting to get breached and huge waves crashing into the land.  The weather is playing havoc with commuters this evening and the storm is set to […]

10 years ago

Shankhill is one of the nicest areas in Dublin, and today we have what must be the very nicest house in the area.  A house? Yeah, a house is a bit of an understatement, as it comes spread out over 591 Sq. Metres (6,361 Sq. Feet) and a full seven acres of land including manicured gardens.  You enter Wilford House […]

10 years ago