Rory Cashin

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Entertainment Editor at JOE.ie, Lovin Dublin, and Lovin.ie. Professional lover of all things movies, TV, games, music, books, food, travel, tech and ..... did I say movies?

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  • Gardaí close busy Dublin road due to the appearance of a sinkhole

    Gardaí close busy Dublin road due to the appearance of a sinkhole

    And on the first day of the second month in 2021… After a January that felt about as long as the entirety of 2020, you might think that February would help ring in a fresh start, and yet, here we are, on the very first day of February, and entire roads are being closed because […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: The first trailer for the new Mighty Ducks series coming to Disney+

    WATCH: The first trailer for the new Mighty Ducks series coming to Disney+

    It has been 25 years since The Mighty Ducks were last in action. All you have to do is look at the likes of Cobra Kai to see that nostalgia is a very powerful thing, and given the right people behind the project, giving the original product the respect it deserves, then returning to a […]

    5 years ago

  • This is not a drill: Bacon & Cheese Donuts now available in Dublin

    This is not a drill: Bacon & Cheese Donuts now available in Dublin

    (insert Homer drooling gif here) Some articles require a lot of work, a lot of research, some interviewing, some investigative journalism, all of that important stuff in order to get down the nitty gritty of a great story. And then some articles don’t require anything at all, other than the words in the headline. This […]

    5 years ago

  • Episode four of WandaVision starts to explain that reported $200 million budget

    Episode four of WandaVision starts to explain that reported $200 million budget

    It was already good, but now it is starting to get GOOOOOOOD. Okay… (deep breath)… SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS! Spoilers for the first three episodes, and the newly dropped fourth episode. Still here? Okay, moving on… As we said in our review of the first three episodes of WandaVision, this show does feel like the MCU’s […]

    5 years ago

  • Amazon reportedly set to open their first fulfilment centre in Ireland

    Amazon reportedly set to open their first fulfilment centre in Ireland

    The new Amazon centre is set to be located in West Dublin. While Ireland has an Amazon delivery centre based in Rathcoole in Dublin, the news that Amazon is reportedly planning set to be opening their first Ireland-based fulfilment centre will be great news for those wanting to get their deliveries even sooner! As reported […]

    5 years ago

  • Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen announced as part of 2021 Dublin Film Festival

    Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen announced as part of 2021 Dublin Film Festival

    Great news for fans of his movies, including Hunger, Shame, and 12 Years A Slave. The Dublin Film Festival is still going ahead this year, albeit in an entirely virtual way, running from Wednesday, March 3 to Sunday, March 14. The first of this year’s big guests has been announced today, with Oscar-winning director Steve […]

    5 years ago

  • These are seven of the new Netflix additions we’re excited to watch in February

    These are seven of the new Netflix additions we’re excited to watch in February

    Some great new movies and TV shows we’re looking forward to checking out throughout the month. Each and every month, Netflix add loads of new movies and shows to their ever-expanding library, and keeping track of what is new, as well as what is actually good, can be daunting. Which is where we come in! […]

    5 years ago

  • Gardaí discover illegal Shebeen in North Dublin

    Gardaí discover illegal Shebeen in North Dublin

    Kegs, taps, and bar stools were all discovered during the search of the premises. An Garda Siochana have reported the discovery of an illegal Shebeen in North Dublin, making public the discovery this evening (Sunday, January 24). As per the official Garda press release: “As part of Operation Navigation, a private premises was searched by […]

    6 years ago

  • One of the funniest movies of the last decade is finally available on Netflix

    One of the funniest movies of the last decade is finally available on Netflix

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes is not to be sniffed at! Teen comedies are something that Hollywood has been doing pretty well in the last decade or so – Mean Girls, Superbad, Easy A, and Blockers all immediately come to mind – but it is probably fair to say that this new Netflix addition, added today […]

    6 years ago

  • Dublin pub leaving up Christmas decorations until the end of lockdown

    Dublin pub leaving up Christmas decorations until the end of lockdown

    “We’ve had so many people thank us for leaving them up.” If you’ve been going for your 5km walks through the Phoenix Park lately, then chances are you’ve noticed a bit of a blinding light on the horizon, and as you make your way towards it, you’ll see it is a huge Christmas tree, still […]

    6 years ago

  • Michelin-starred Dublin restaurant looking for takehome box testers

    Michelin-starred Dublin restaurant looking for takehome box testers

    The only thing better than Michelin-starred food is FREE Michelin-starred food. The Blackrock-based, Michellin-starred Leith Restaurant continues to be innovative under the Level 5 restrictions in Ireland, as only last weekend they hosted a “virtual dining experience“, and this week, they’re reaching out to the public about their new venture. It is also great news […]

    6 years ago

  • This Dublin coffee shop is serving incredible Kinder Bueno blondies

    This Dublin coffee shop is serving incredible Kinder Bueno blondies

    One of the best cake creations we’ve tasted in some time. Located right across the road from one of Dublin’s most Christmassy pubs (which, unfortunately, didn’t open their doors for December), Goats Gruff can be found at the Strawberry Beds in Dublin 20. They’ve adapted to the restrictions by creating a sort of drive-thru system, […]

    6 years ago

  • Hands on with the WeSC True Wireless Earbuds

    Hands on with the WeSC True Wireless Earbuds

    If you’re in the market for some new headphones, then this is definitely worth a read. It wasn’t too long ago that Apple revealed their latest headphone technology, along with an eye-watering price-tag, but in an age when we’re all looking for that perfect match of convenience and bank-balance-friendliness, they obviously aren’t going to be […]

    6 years ago

  • Taoiseach: Not all students will be back in school by mid-March

    Taoiseach: Not all students will be back in school by mid-March

    Not all of the one million students in Ireland will be back in school by Saint Patrick’s Day. While the country waits for the official government update on what will happen with the current set of restrictions, in place until January 31, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has given some new information regarding the return of students […]

    6 years ago

  • Lovin Games Weekly – Xbox reveal full list of 2021 exclusives

    Lovin Games Weekly – Xbox reveal full list of 2021 exclusives

    Happy days for Series X players! Another week into January, and this week actually represents one of the first BIG new releases of the year, which should make anyone happy who thought that after Christmas there might be a lack of new games to get your hands on! GAME OF THE WEEK Hitman III The […]

    6 years ago

  • Paul Mescal short film confirmed for the 2021 Dublin Film Festival

    Paul Mescal short film confirmed for the 2021 Dublin Film Festival

    The Dublin Film Festival is set to take place this March. Every year, some of the biggest and brightest stars in Irish and international film descend upon Dublin for the annual film festival, but this year, due to some obvious reasons, the Dublin International Film Festival will be moving entirely online. Set to take place […]

    6 years ago

  • Irish company unveil artist-designed plastic-free thermal water bottle

    Irish company unveil artist-designed plastic-free thermal water bottle

    These beautiful creations are incredibly good for the environment. As more and more of us will likely be trying to get as much outdoors activities done – within the 5km restrictions, or whatever they may be when you’re reading this – to kick off the new year, these is one accessory we pretty much all […]

    6 years ago

  • Dublin dessert specialists unveil incredible milkshake coffee creation

    Dublin dessert specialists unveil incredible milkshake coffee creation

    Milkshake and coffee, a match made in heaven. Are you one of those people who has started off 2021 in a healthier way? Eating better after the Christmas-time splurge, out getting your walks within the 5km restrictions, at-home work-outs, all that good stuff? Good for you! On the other hand, if you’re looking for something […]

    6 years ago

  • One of the 2021 Best Picture Oscar favourites is now available to watch at home

    One of the 2021 Best Picture Oscar favourites is now available to watch at home

    A potential frontrunner for the biggest award in the world of movies, it bypassed Irish cinemas completely. While cinemas weren’t able to give us the big-screen fix that we all needed throughout 2020, it is unfair to say that the quality of movies over the last 12 months or so has taken any kind of […]

    6 years ago

  • REVIEW: WandaVision is the MCU’s first foray into a proper mystery

    REVIEW: WandaVision is the MCU’s first foray into a proper mystery

    Here is our review of WandaVision, the first new Marvel show to arrive on Disney+. Fair play to Marvel and Disney for this, because WandaVision doesn’t hold back on the weirdness. It is likely there will be entire generations of MCU fans who have no idea why two of the Avengers are acting so weird, […]

    6 years ago

  • New Gay Byrne documentary looking for people’s fondest memories of him

    New Gay Byrne documentary looking for people’s fondest memories of him

    The documentary is set to air on RTÉ One later this year. One of the most well known and most beloved Irish celebrities of all time, RTE have announced that there will be a brand new documentary focusing on Gay Byrne – aptly titled Dear Gay – which will bring together a series of stories […]

    6 years ago

  • Lovin Games Weekly – Ubisoft are making a new open-world Star Wars game

    Lovin Games Weekly – Ubisoft are making a new open-world Star Wars game

    The folks behind Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry are taking us to a galaxy far, far away… Gosh, it has been a busy week for games! If it keeps up at this rate, we’ll have to change this to Lovin Games Daily! But, for now, we’ll keep it as is, starting off as always with… […]

    6 years ago

  • REVIEW: Servant is the best scary show on TV right now

    REVIEW: Servant is the best scary show on TV right now

    If you like horror, then do not miss out on Servant. When it comes to horror, TV has been kind of hit-and-miss. The first season of The Terror was amazing, but it got kind of dull when the second season arrived. The Haunting of Hill House was fantastic, but sophomore Bly Manor left us all […]

    6 years ago

  • Normal People star selected for one of Europe’s most prestigious acting awards

    Normal People star selected for one of Europe’s most prestigious acting awards

    Previous Irish recipients include Ruth Negga, Domhnall Gleeson and Andrew Scott. Every year at the Berlin Film Festival, the jury select a number of up-and-coming actors from around Europe, to be listed among the European Shooting Stars, a prestigious initiative to promote acting talent from all across the continent. This year, Dublin-born actor Fionn O’Shea has been […]

    6 years ago

  • WATCH: Jamie Dornan stars in the new comedy from the creators of Bridesmaids

    WATCH: Jamie Dornan stars in the new comedy from the creators of Bridesmaids

    We’ll be honest, we were already giggling uncontrollably 20 seconds into the trailer. Even though it hasn’t come out here yet (we’ve heard it will likely be March 2021), it is likely that Jamie Dornan is already wanting to distance himself from the monumentally odd rom-com Wild Mountain Thyme. And while he does appear to […]

    6 years ago

  • The creators of WandaVision reveal the show’s creepier inspirations

    The creators of WandaVision reveal the show’s creepier inspirations

    Kevin Feige also discusses how WandaVision ties into Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Lovin Dublin was lucky enough to take part in the global press conference for WandaVision, the first Marvel Studios series to launch on Disney+. For those who don’t know, it tells the story of Wanda (Elisabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you know the ten biggest games of 2020?

    QUIZ: How well do you know the ten biggest games of 2020?

    2020 brought us some absolutely amazing video games, so test your knowledge of them right here. The arrival of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X were not the only huge things to happen in 2020, as the twelve months brought some incredible games. Considering the lockdown for the majority of the year forced more […]

    6 years ago

  • Pillow Queens to make their US TV debut next week

    Pillow Queens to make their US TV debut next week

    It has been a huge week for the Irish band. Earlier this week, the RTE Choice Music Prize announced their nominees, and the Best Irish Album of the Year had some very impressive names, including Roisin Murphy and Fontaines D.C., but amongst that list was relative newcomers Pillow Queens, getting the nomination for their debut […]

    6 years ago

  • WhatsApp sharing users data with Facebook won’t affect Irish users

    WhatsApp sharing users data with Facebook won’t affect Irish users

    Other users around the world will lose access to WhatsApp on February 8 if they do not agree to the new terms. In an announcement sent to users around the world on Wednesday, January 6, WhatsApp notified users that they would have to agree to let Facebook and its subsidiaries to collect WhatsApp data, including […]

    6 years ago

  • WATCH: Locked Down is the first BIG movie set during the pandemic

    WATCH: Locked Down is the first BIG movie set during the pandemic

    The director of Mr & Mrs Smith, the writer of Peaky Blinders, and a VERY impressive cast. While the Michael Bay-produced pandemic thriller Songbird was first across the finish line, the movie set during “COVID-23” was fronted by two unknown actors, and an unknown director, so it doesn’t really count for us. No, the first […]

    6 years ago

  • Every season of Parks & Recreation is coming to Netflix in February

    Every season of Parks & Recreation is coming to Netflix in February

    One of the all-time great TV comedies, along with The Office, 30 Rock, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Fantastic sit-com and perpetual meme machine Parks & Recreation is coming to Netflix in its entirety in February. Probably aware that we all need a little bit more joy in our day-to-day lives, Netflix announced today that the entire […]

    6 years ago

  • HSE offering free at-home STI test kits until Summer 2021

    HSE offering free at-home STI test kits until Summer 2021

    The tests are currently available for Dublin and two other counties in Ireland. The Health Service Executive have teamed up with SH24 to provide home STI testing kits, diagnosis and specialist remote clinical support. The pilot scheme sees at-home STI tests currently available to order online for residents of Dublin, Cork and Kerry until Spring […]

    6 years ago

  • WATCH: People are losing it over this video game versus reality comparison

    WATCH: People are losing it over this video game versus reality comparison

    Somehow, video-games now have better graphics… than real life. As computers and consoles get more and more technologically advanced, there are always going to be leaps and bounds in terms of the graphical capability that will come with them. With the arrival of both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, those graphical envelopes are […]

    6 years ago

  • The Wilds is the best new show that no one is talking about

    The Wilds is the best new show that no one is talking about

    We need you all to watch it so then we can all talk about it at length! Between the bad weather and the extended lockdown, we’re all in need of new sources of distraction and entertainment. Chances are by now you’ve finished Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit and The Crown and you’re on the hunt […]

    6 years ago

  • Teacher’s Union of Ireland: ‘Schools are not going to be open on January 11’

    Teacher’s Union of Ireland: ‘Schools are not going to be open on January 11’

    The head of the TUI has stated that the schools should remain closed until at least January 18. Following a record high of 6,110 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland on Monday night, there has been a lot of speculation regarding an increased amount of restrictions to be implemented in order to curb the […]

    6 years ago

  • 20 much-loved movies that turn 20 years old in 2021

    20 much-loved movies that turn 20 years old in 2021

    We can’t believe some of these movies were released two decades ago! Ready to feel old? In the way that 1990 still feels like it was just 20 years ago (it wasn’t), these movies don’t feel like they arrived two decades ago (they did). They range from huge blockbuster behemoths to some of the most […]

    6 years ago

  • Giancarlo Esposito is coming to Dublin Comic Con this summer

    Giancarlo Esposito is coming to Dublin Comic Con this summer

    Everyone’s favourite baddie from Breaking Bad, The Boys, and The Mandalorian is heading to Ireland to meet his fans. We’ve got a bit of a good news / bad news situation. Bad news first, the Spring Edition of Dublin Comic Con, due to take place in March, will not be going ahead. But now straight […]

    6 years ago

  • Lovin Games Weekly – Xbox have launched their January sales

    Lovin Games Weekly – Xbox have launched their January sales

    Great news for gamers looking to get some of the best games of the year for cheap. You didn’t think we’d forget about you, did you? Just because it is that nether-region week because Christmas and New Years, that doesn’t mean that the world of gaming stops completely! Sure, things are a little quieter than […]

    6 years ago

  • Netflix launching the absolute best show to get your 2021 off to the right start

    Netflix launching the absolute best show to get your 2021 off to the right start

    Launching on Netflix on New Year’s Day, this is the right show at the right time. With a full month of the strictest restrictions ahead of us, we’re all going to need as much help to get through January as possible. While the previous lockdowns came when the weather is slightly better, meaning that we […]

    6 years ago

  • Michelin-starred Dublin restaurant to launch “virtual experience” in January

    Michelin-starred Dublin restaurant to launch “virtual experience” in January

    This could be an ingenious way of keeping restaurants open during the month of Level 5 restrictions. With the updated Level 5 restrictions now in place, bars and restaurants across the country will have to keep their doors closed to customers until at least Sunday, January 31. These restrictions have made some restaurants very creative […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you remember the ten biggest TV shows of 2020?

    QUIZ: How well do you remember the ten biggest TV shows of 2020?

    TV was pretty fantastic in 2020, but let us see how well you remember these amazing shows. While movies took a bit of a hit this past year, we ended up being pretty spoiled with amazing shows in 2020. From returning greats, to the beginnings of something brand new, to shows that would only be […]

    6 years ago

  • Dublin drive-thru coffee shop now serving espresso martinis

    Dublin drive-thru coffee shop now serving espresso martinis

    Just make sure you’ve driven safely back home before giving them the taste test! We just want to double down on what we’ve said just there, if you are going through the drive-thru to buy these delicious concoctions, be sure to be back indoors before cracking one of them open! Now, let us focus on […]

    6 years ago