It doesn’t seem that a day goes past at the moment without a new restaurant, cafe or bar opening in Dublin. While the recovery may be taking a little longer to filter into the rest of the country, there is no doubt things are booming between the two Dublin canals. As always we want to keep […]

10 years ago

Every week we’re amazed at the quality of the photos you guys share on Instagram’s #lovindublin hashtag and as its approaches 100,000 photos, the standard just keeps on going up. This week has seen an improvement in the weather which means gorgeous sunsets, the first signs of spring, and people getting out and about a little more.  Make sure to keep […]

10 years ago

Do you fancy living a life of luxury in a house that helped inspire one of the most talented people ever to live in Dublin? Then boy have we got the house for you today. Torca Cottage was the former home of George Bernard Shaw, who lived there between 1866 and 1874. An Irish playwright, critic and controversialist, […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Guinness Sausages (or a nice chunky alternative) Potatoes Baby carrots Red onion Rosemary Thyme Eggs Rocket We all love a good brunch, but rather than heading out and spending a fortune this week, I thought I’d come up with a recipe that would be super easy to cook in the comfort of your own […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Turkey breast Red onion Green beans Red peppers Garlic Parsley Habanero (or similar spicy sauce) Potatoes When people talk about turkey, they usually complain about how boring it is, or how dry the meat ends up being. I’ve heard the same two things over and over again.  It’s only dry and boring if you’re cooking […]

10 years ago

We’ve gotten pretty used to bars and restaurants pulling crazy stunts by adding mad stuff to their menu in order to get attention. And we thought we had seen it all, but then along came something that completely changed the game. Kiltipper Cafe bar often pop onto our radar on social media, but their latest creation is blowing up on Facebook with over 22,000 likes […]

10 years ago

I think of Dublin as a city that is made up of dozens of little villages that run into each other, but all of which have their own unique quality. And what wonderful little villages they are with some of my favourites including Dalkey, Glasthule, Ranelagh, Stonneybatter and Howth. They run around the bay like a rich tapestry of […]

10 years ago

While we love sharing detailed recipes here on the site with step by step instructions, sometimes all you need is a little inspiration and a quirky little idea.  That is why we have the super talented Chef Adrian in helping us get you all inspired. Today he shares with us a simple little recipe hack for making […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Guinness Sausages (or any nice big dinner sausage) Potatoes Spring Onions Butter Cavolo Nero (Kale) Parmesan Cheese I was lucky enough to get my hands on a pre release version of a new Guinness Sausage a while back – and now that it’s on the market, available in Dunnes and a handful of other […]

10 years ago

Ireland is a wonderful little island that attracts people from all over the world and last week we looked at the 27 reasons why people should move back here immediately. What we find, though, is that when you live somewhere you often don’t make as much of an effort to see the sights in […]

10 years ago

The Luas strike has been playing havoc with commuters all day and matters have worsened as part of the N11 has been completely closed, following a serious accident today. Diversions have been put in place as an elderly woman has been struck and tragically killed.  Take care out there and allow extra time for the commute southbound this evening. Dublin: Expect […]

10 years ago

The rental and housing market in Dublin is seriously tough at the moment.  One of the sectors that we hear people having the most trouble with are houses for either young families or groups of young professionals sharing. There aren’t many new ones being built at the moment, forcing a serious supply issue.  We thought […]

10 years ago

We first told you about the super powers of Matcha a couple of years ago and since then it has been sweeping the world and increasing in popularity – in fact, here’s a handy list of places where you can pick it up in town in latté form. While most people choose to drink it there […]

10 years ago

The whole world has been paying tribute to Prince since his untimely death just over a week ago – and now, Dublin has got in on the act with this wonderful piece of street art outside The Sugar Club. We couldn’t think of a better place for it. Well played indeed. Street art in Dublin today […]

10 years ago

Every week we’re amazed at the quality of the photos you guys share on Instagram’s #lovindublin hashtag – and with well over 100,000 photos, the standard just keeps on going up. The weather might not have been great in the last week but that didn’t stop people capturing these stunning images of our great city… 1. A stunning view from […]

10 years ago

We’ll start by being realistic and saying that at a cool €3.9 million, the vast majority of us will never be able to afford this gaff, but one can but dream.  Bishop’s Vale House, Bishops Lane, Kilternan, D18 is a stunning home that has been restored into an amazing home…  Some of the key features include… 600 sqm 9 […]

10 years ago

When you eat out as much as I do you tend to get a little blasé about new places opening in the city. They’re a dime to a dozen these days and, while some are genuinely exciting, so many others are average cookie-cutter versions of other places anyway. It’s only a couple of times a year that […]

10 years ago

We love Dublin, where there are tonnes of great restaurants and there’s always something to do. Having said that, we can confidently say we’d rather live in the countryside with people like these two aul fellas fixing a fireplace.  They cover everything from the amount you should sleep to relationships. Absolute class. H/T Man Child Cow Funk Era. READ NEXT: 15 Tweets That Show Just […]

10 years ago

The lack of attendance by TDs in the Dáil yesterday, to debate cuts to mental health services, seems to have really touched a nerve with the Irish public.  With no government in place more than two months after the country went to the polls, it feels like this important debate being ignored was a step too far. You can […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Peeled prawns Spaghetti Parsley Garlic Parmesan Cheese Peas Spinach Lemon Shallots Thyme Nothing beats a good pasta dish, and in a bid to push you outside your comfort zone and cook something at a restaurant standard I wanted to share this gorgeous little recipe. The beauty of it is that it actually only takes […]

10 years ago

The Dublin property market is absolutely absurd again at the moment.  And while it’s been throwing up some gems on the high end of the market – like like these amazing penthouses and probably the nicest house for sale in Ireland right now – that’s stuff that most of us can only dream about.  The rental market for […]

10 years ago

We aren’t really sure how one man can get so much creative marketing out of a team of people to promote a simple chain of mattress shops but that is Mattress Mick for you. The latest stunt could top them all – a full-blown movie, which is coming out soon. And the trailer above actually looks pretty… […]

10 years ago

They argue in Southern Italy about cannoli in the same way we do here in Ireland about the perfect pint of Guinness. The perfect product is always being sought after, and with the difference in quality vacillating wildly between outlets selling them, they occupy the exact same cultural position as our own creamy pints. The dessert – tubes […]

10 years ago

There doesn’t seem to be a day goes by in this country without people getting angry about high prices on everything, from houses to bottles of water.  Rip-off Ireland seems to be well and truly back after a few years off during the recession with the latest example being popcorn in the cinema.  And not […]

10 years ago

Submarines are something that you associate with war times, and not generally something that a little neutral nation like Ireland to be worrying about. So when people started tweeting and sharing pictures of one approaching Dublin yesterday, we have to say we were a tad worried… Not every day a submarine pops up out of nowhere in Dublin […]

10 years ago

Bonnie Ryan just launched her pop career on The Ray D’Arcy Show last night, with her debut single ‘I’m Out’. The music video was shot in Lillie’s Bordello, the late night Dublin drinking den known for attracting celebrities.  Let us know your verdict. READ NEXT: The Strypes, La Galaxie, Róisín O And More Will Perform To Fight Homelessness Tonight

10 years ago

We’ve seen rainbow bagels in the last couple of months rise in popularity and it was only a matter of time before we saw the trend hit other popular foods. You probably would never have thought that we’d be eating rainbow pizzas though, but that’s exactly what Oh Bite It have done by creating this insane recipe. […]

10 years ago

This house might look stunning from these pictures, but if you were to pass it in the street you mightn’t realise just how beautiful it was from its simple exterior. Blink and you’d miss it.  It was in a very different state in 2010, but a full restoration has taken place and it’s now a beautifully bright and spacious house.  The […]

10 years ago

The Orchard on Torca Road in Dalkey looks like a house that’s been transported from the south of France and dropped straight into the leafy Dublin suburb. The house costs a whopping €2.2 million (at least), but it’s surely one of the nicest homes in the city…  Features include… 4 bedrooms 5 bathrooms  283 sq.m (3,046 sq.ft)  Walk in […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it takes those from outside to remind us what a special place we live in. This video is a prime example.  Put together by Cian Aherne, the video highlights the travels of UCD International Students Society around Ireland over the past year, and was shot in scenic locations like Dún Dúcathair, the Skellig Islands, and Glendalough. The music was provided by UCD TradSoc. READ NEXT: 15 […]

10 years ago

Dublin 8 is one of the trendiest areas of Dublin and it also happens to offer some of the more affordable family homes. We love this house on the South Circular Road because, although it looks a bit vanilla from the outside, when you peek inside you can’t miss the love and care that’s been put into every corner of it.  […]

10 years ago

Just when you think you have seen it all, along comes a company selling “25ml of pure Irish rainwater preserved in a beautiful glass vial and packaged in a sleek aluminium tin”. The Irish Rain Water Company have a beautiful clean website and as far as I can tell this is not a joke. I suppose it follows […]

10 years ago

You might remember the campaign for Dublin barista Rashel who was fighting a tough battle with cancer. Her father asked for help and the Dublin coffee community (as well as the wider community) helped raise close to $50,000 to help Rashel and her family. Sadly Rashel lost her battle with cancer yesterday and passed away. She was 28.  There are […]

10 years ago

It’s often that we see Irish mammies losing their shit at various different things… But today the tables have turned, and a dad was captured on video having a bit of a freak out. It’s obviously a huge wind up, but his reaction is just priceless.  READ NEXT: The Back Page Just Launched Their Brunch Menu And It Looks […]

10 years ago

It’s one of the first places that pops into your head when the sun starts shining, and you get the thirst for outdoor pints in Dublin.  The Barge is one of the best known pubs in the city, but in the last couple of years it had looked a little grubby. The good news, though, is that they’ve just unveiled […]

10 years ago

The video features Al Foran, Nicky Byrne and Louis Copeland – if you’re not in stitches watching this then there’s no hope for you! Absolutely quality work. READ NEXT: This Video Explains How To Not Offend People On The Internet

10 years ago

The Star Wars crew have been spending a lot of time in Ireland lately, and this video looks at some of the behind the scenes footage filmed off the Kerry coast for The Force Awakens. Discover Ireland released the video, hoping fans make the journey to come to see where some of the crucial scenes were filmed. READ […]

10 years ago

Riverdance is known the world over and to show just how much wealth has been created from the show, we thought we’d share the home being sold by Moya Doherty and John McColgan who originally created the show in 1995. Danes Hollow is a 5-bed detached house in Howth that’s easily the best-looking, most beautifully fitted out home […]

10 years ago

Getting clamped is a nightmare.  We’ve seen people try to cut them off, attempt to drive with the clamp still attached and try all manner of tricks to get out of paying for their removal, but one owner has come up with the best answer yet… First they removed the tax and insurance disks Then they removed the number plates […]

10 years ago

If you’ve never heard of bubble waffle, don’t worry, neither have 99% of the Irish population, but you’re sure to hear those two words a lot over the next few years.  It’s the big dessert trend sweeping foodie hot spots around the world at the moment, and you can see on Instagram just how excited people are about it. Originating in Hong Kong, the bubble waffle can […]

10 years ago

There are tons of food hacks out there but this could be our favourite of all time.  Students pretty much live on noodles and this recipe is so simple that it will make them feel like Gordon Ramsay. Never ever will we throw out a jar of peanut butter again without doing this!

10 years ago

We’ve been hearing a lot recently about just how bad the housing crisis in Dublin has become. And with good reason. After all, it’s now got to the point where you could sink a grand a month into a ‘delightful’ little one bedroom spot like this one. One question, though. Do the mattress stains come as standard […]

10 years ago

The housing market in Dublin is absolutely bonkers at the moment, with both the rental and sales markets short on supply.  However, the situation outside the capital is completely different. Here are a couple of properties in Dublin at €500,000, compared with what you could get for the same money by upping to the sticks and living beyond the pale.  Makes […]

10 years ago

It has taken a fair while for the tastebuds of the Irish to develop when it comes to food from around the world.  So it’s no surprise that Facts decided to film a group of Irish people who have never tried sushi before, surprisingly mixed reactions! READ NEXT: Here’s Your €10 Lunch Feed For Today – Sushi King

10 years ago

A few months ago we reported that Dublin would be getting a more pedestrianised College Green, but more detailed plans have just come out which you can view in full here. The plans would mean massive bus diversions (and cars obviously) away from College Green and the moving of taxi ranks. The space will be tailored to help […]

10 years ago

Killiney is one of the most desirable places to live in Dublin, and in an area full of incredible houses here’s a spot that’s a little bit more special… The Yellow House is a well-known property in the area that has just come on the market for €1.85 million. For that hefty price tag, you’ll gett a stunning family home with a large garden and direct […]

10 years ago

Flying is not an experience that many of us enjoy, but rather a necessary evil for either work or pleasure.  The early starts, the painful security procedures as well as fitting into confined spaces with other tired and cranky humans can be soul-destroying at times. For me though, the most painful part is always the food.  I’ve been […]

10 years ago

This one goes out to any 90s kids who grew up in Dublin, or more specifically Tallaght. Here’s us trying to get over the fact that some of these references are from over 20 years ago. It’s a buzzing tune, despite how old it makes us feel! READ NEXT: 17 Fads You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In Ireland […]

10 years ago

Part of finding the best bits of Dublin is calling out the worst bits – that’s why we share some of the best rip-off drinks and foods in the city. And today we have one that is quite possibly the overall winner.  Marie Duffy was in the Black Door last night and sent us the receipt […]

10 years ago

Dublin has an abundance of gorgeous Georgian houses around the city centre and D4 which are mostly used for offices.  Today we wanted to feature just such a house that’s for sale, and this one looks absolutely stunning on the inside. It’s been meticulously renovated and would make the perfect home, although you’ll have to find a cool €2.1 million to […]

10 years ago