Drumroll pleeaaaase…  Phibsborough is now the proud home to the utterly adorable Kennedy’s Foodstore, a “cafe, deli and catering service completely dedicated to creating interesting and healthy food.” It will be the fourth Kennedy’s in Dublin, with other locations in Raheny, Clontarf and Fairview that have all become local favourites for people to drop in for a […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever felt as though you are literally wasting your entire precious life sitting in Dublin traffic jams, it turns out you’re correct. A new report by TomTom traffic index shows that Dublin drivers waste a staggering EIGHT days of their lives each year in traffic congestion. That’s a grand total of 192 hours a year – the […]

10 years ago

If you find yourself stifling yawns and counting down the minutes on the clock every single day that you’re in work, it could be because you work in one of the world’s most boring jobs. Yep, new research by employment specialists Emolument has found that there’s certain jobs that are way more boring than others.  People working in legal […]

10 years ago

What better way to spend a mid-week evening than laughing your head off at other people’s romantic failures eh?  All jealous jokes aside, these two shows (yep, two shows in one performance) on tonight and tomorrow in Smock Alley Theatre look absolutely GAS and we are defo booking tickets for a single lay-dies night out. Two Pricks In […]

10 years ago

You might have heard that Grafton Street was closed off on Sunday as Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene of a reported fire. Smoke Is Coming From This Grafton Street Shop Right Now Members of the public reported that there was smoke coming from the building of Weir & Sons Jewellery, and the fire service was forced to block […]

10 years ago

If your idea of heaven is a luxurious afternoon tea in an Instagram worthy setting, then you need to check out the latest experience at Brown Thomas. Fancy champagne brand Perrier-Jouët has just launched an exclusive ‘Spring-Garden Afternoon Tea’ at The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke, and it’s only available for the next two months – so you’ll probably want to make […]

10 years ago

Art lovers, REJOICE. Dublin is about to be home (albeit, temporarily) to something incredible. Prepare to feast your eyes on the coolest art you’ll ever see next month, because work by some of the world’s most famous artists will be coming to Dublin in March for a once-in-lifetime exhibition by Gormley’s on South Frederick Street. Exhibitions like this usually […]

10 years ago

Humans of Dublin, the wonderful project and movement by photographer Peter Varga, offers us an insight into the lives of Dublin city strangers, normal people who we would see on the bus or on the street.  People who we would usually pass by without a second thought of what might be happening in their lives.  There’s been sad tales, funny […]

10 years ago

Think Dublin is a crazy expensive city? You’d be correct, as it turns out there’s only ten cities in the world that are more expensive for a holiday than here. An annual report released by Hoppa, the airport transfer company, lists 84 worldwide holiday destinations on a scale of cheapest to most expensive. The survey is based on […]

10 years ago

Fingal County Council have issued a warning to people walking their dogs on Dublin beaches after a lump of solidified palm oil, known as a ‘fatberg’, washed ashore at Hoare’s Rock, Skerries. The white lumps of congealed palm oil are believed to have come from cargo washed off a ship in the English Channel. Dogs are attracted to the small of the […]

10 years ago

Just in case you had any doubts, the property boom is officially back as 42-43 Henry Street is on the market for a colossal €18 million.  Currently the location of woman’s fashion outlet Evans, the property is expected to receive a lot of attention from investment funds. The property is currently let to the Arcadia group, with an […]

10 years ago

Feel like doing something different tonight? We thought so. Good thing then that there is an incredible play showing tonight in Smock Alley Theatre, one of Dublin’s most stunning venues. Home, written by playwright and actor Megan O’Malley, is a thought-provoking look at Irish abortion laws and was created with the hopes of starting a conversation with […]

10 years ago

If you’re anything like us, the words ‘lunch’ and ‘work’ usually mean a quickly eaten sambo at your desk, with a trip to the outside world for a coffee if you’re lucky. In actuality, this is a pretty unnecessary form of self-punishment.  Think about it: You’re entitled to a whole hour of freedom from your desk shackles. So […]

10 years ago

You may think Sunday should be a ‘day of rest’ – we think absolutely not. Which is why when we heard one of our favourite musical duos, Sleigh Bells, will be playing Whelan’s this Sunday, we were deliraaaa. Sleigh Bells is a noise-pop outfit from Brooklyn made up of guitarist Derek Edward Miller and Alexis Krauss, who are basically two of the […]

10 years ago

Wands at the ready everyone – the ultimate weekend for Harry Potter-heads is coming to Dublin in August and it looks magical. LeakyCon 2017 has chosen Dublin as its wizarding base this year for its annual HP event: “Join Harry Potter fans from across the globe as they gather in Dublin, Ireland for a weekend-long celebration of The Boy […]

10 years ago

Did you wake up this morning with a sense of dread and desperation at facing Valentine’s Day all alone?  Well you shouldn’t have, because not only is the whole crammed ‘candlelit table for two’ thang overrated, there’s something else way better that can be the true love of your life. Something that will never let you […]

10 years ago

Do you think your job could be done by a robot? Would you like a robot for a pet, or to be tickled by one?  These are the questions you’ll be asking yourself after seeing Humans Need Not Apply, the newest exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin. The future of Artificial Intelligence is a pretty hot […]

10 years ago

One of our favourite places in town, Designist, a shop that sells amazing Irish crafts, gifts, gadgets and basically everything that you never knew you needed until you saw it, is organising a great Valentine’s event. This Sunday the 12th, from 12-4pm, Designist is inviting people to create a Valentine’s memento in their store with friends […]

10 years ago

We’re suckers for TV ads that make us feel like we’re actually watching a story unfold instead of just shoving products in our faces, we’ll admit that. And when it’s an ad that also shows the most stunning views of our very own darling Dublin – well then, we’re totally sold. So this latest beaut by Banjoman Films that tells […]

10 years ago

The Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan has issued a fresh appeal this morning for help solving the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The Co. Louth detective was gunned down outside Lordship Credit Union in Dundalk four years ago today, in what Ms O’Sullivan described as a “brutal and senseless murder”. Nobody has ever been charged with his murder, which happened during […]

10 years ago

Turns out that the 3Arena in Dublin makes an absolute BOMB in box office sales each year, with 2016’s figures making us wish we had some shares in the popular music venue. The venue clocked up a huge €28.19 million from ticket sales throughout the year, according to data released by Pollstar and reported in The Irish Independent. Figures […]

10 years ago

Reports are coming in that emergency services attended the scene of an accident involving a truck and a female cyclist this morning in north Dublin. The incident happened shortly before 8.30am on the Finglas Road near Glasnevin Cemetery. Dublin Traffic – Delays on the Finglas Road at Glasnevin Cemetery due to a collision. — An Garda Síochána […]

10 years ago

Stuck for something to do one of the nights this weekend? Well then, you need to check out the stellar gigs happening in music hot-spot Sin É on Friday and Saturday night. A jam-packed music weekend has been organised by Sin É to raise awareness and funds for the “incredible work Home Sweet Home has been doing.” The gigs […]

10 years ago

January is a month where usually, we’re broke, we’re tired, and we’re bored. The festive events have all come and gone, it’s still freezing out and it kinda seems like there is nothing to look forward to like, ever again. Which is why January is the perfect month to hit up some of the amazing exhibitions that […]

10 years ago

A 45-year-old mother from Lucan, Margaret Murphy, is on a mission to highlight the extreme dangers of tanning beds and not protecting your skin from harmful sun rays. She is currently on a 28-day course of a painful Efudix treatment after she was diagnosed with Actinic Keratosis in December, pre-cancerous cells which were caused by overexposure to the […]

10 years ago

A man was taken to hospital after a suspected hit and run in North Dublin yesterday evening. Sources told the Independent.ie that the victim was hit by the car on the Darndale road, Dublin 17, close to the Darndale roundabout at approximately 6.30pm. The man suffered “minor ankle injuries” and was taken to Beaumont Hospital. Gardaí […]

10 years ago

January is a time of new beginnings.  Fresh starts, new calendars and heaps of #newyearnewme Facebook statuses. And number one of those pesky resolutions is always to eat a little cleaner.  Forgive us for not jumping at the chance to up our steamed broccoli intake but sometimes, eating clean can be a little daunting. However, my friends, that was […]

10 years ago

Three people were attacked in a series of robberies across Dublin today. A female commuter was dragged to the ground; a man was struck in the throat with a wooden crutch; and another man was robbed on the Luas during separate attacks in the city centre today, according to Independent.ie. A source told the publication that the first incident […]

10 years ago

A man has been murdered in Lucan, Dublin, early this morning. As reported in TheJournal.ie, it is thought that there was an earlier altercation in the Neilstown area and the man was followed to Lucan where he was attacked. The murder occurred at around 4am in the Glebe area of Lucan, and Gardaí are currently investigating the incident. […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 2 carrots 2 onions 2 fresh bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 rashers of smoked streaky bacon 8 chicken wings Olive oil 4 tablespoons plain flour 60ml white wine, optional We all know that gravy is the absolute favourite addition to any meal, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas without a lashing […]

10 years ago

Dublin band Villagers have written a touching tribute to the residents and volunteers of the Apollo House and Home Sweet Home organisation. The song tells the heartbreaking experience of someone trying to find safe shelter and hoping that the government will help to provide them a home, “and this time for real.”  Glen Hansard has called […]

10 years ago

Popular music venue on Wexford St, Whelan’s, is hosting its annual ‘Ones To Watch’ festival this weekend, which showcases the best emerging talent in the country alongside some artists that have taken the next step and are planning releases in 2017. The festival covers a wide range of music, from folk, indie, hip-hop, electronic, experimental, rock and more, […]

10 years ago

The well-known lifestyle photography page, Humans of Dublin, has left followers a little bit confused about Spanish culture after its most recent photo interview. Speaking to HOD founder Peter Varga, the man in the photograph says how he has “always been interested in Spain. I’ve travelled a lot there but it was their culture that got me […]

10 years ago

All residents at Apollo House have now moved out of the building, following an order from the High Court yesterday. The Home Sweet Home group had initially vowed to defy the order and stay in the Tara Street building until suitable accommodation was found for all homeless residents. However, taxis arrived at Apollo House this morning […]

10 years ago

The Apollo House activists had applied for a one-week extension to their stay before the High Court this morning, however it has just been ruled that the original court order to vacate the building by midday today still stands.  Residents and volunteers in the Home Sweet Home campaign had hoped to extend their rights to occupy the building […]

10 years ago

Two cars were completely destroyed by fire in Dublin last night.  Gardai are investigating the incident, which occurred at around 5am this morning in Arbour Hill. One vehicle went on fire outside a house in Palatine Square, with the flames spreading to and gutting a nearby car and causing damage to two houses. The owner of an 2004 Audi A4 told Independent.ie […]

10 years ago

It’s cold, you’re back to work, you’ve prob got the flu and you’re just feeling pretty damn miserable. Well cheer up Charlie, because luck could come your way. Time to do the Euromillions, get your granny and your granny’s friends to light all the candles they own and pray you win the €60m jackpot this week. Just think, you could […]

10 years ago

Stuck for something to do this month that doesn’t clash with your dry January? Well lucky you, because amazing events in music, film, theatre, spoken word, debate and visual art are happening across Dublin this month thanks to a cultural festival in support of mental health. First Fortnight, the charity organisation behind the festival, aim to promote mental health […]

10 years ago

Picture this: It’s one week into January, you’ve sworn blindly on all social media platforms that you’re getting #fit this year, and you’ve already signed up to the gym. Brill. But then, reality kicks in.  It’s freezing and your first week back to work has been so hectic that even the thoughts of cooking a […]

10 years ago

A recent tip-off from a sushi loving vegan has led us to discover this amazing hidden gem in the city centre serving solely plant-based sushi so delicious you’ll wonder how something so simple can taste SO GOOD. The incredible SushiHome is tucked away in the All We Need Is Love cultural centre on upper Dorset St, and only opens […]

10 years ago

Has the first week back to work left you wanting to hide under your duvet and make your mammy stroke your hair? You’re not alone, our comfort-seeking friends. Apparently nothing beats the January blues like a good ol’ fashioned cuddle, as the folk over at Irish Cuddle Salon are hosting their first 2017 Cuddle Party in Bray on […]

10 years ago

Christmas is technically supposed to be a holiday, but somehow we all end up absolutely wrecked come January. From rushing around buying presents to the constant entertaining of guests, December can really take its toll.  Which is why it makes perfect sense to treat yourself to a lil sun break in the New Year. Sure there’s no point […]

10 years ago

Look, we have a lot of respect for cyclists – you’re keeping nice and fit and doing the environment a solid by not further adding to the pollution that comes from cars. That’s all good. But let’s face it: there are certain types of bicycle jockeys who would drive you demented. Even other cyclists think this subset is annoying. Hang […]

10 years ago

Sick of boozing this festive season already? Yep, us too.  Work parties, the 12 pubs, and general alcohol-infused banter can really take its toll on you over the festive season, believe us, we know. It’s easy to get caught up into doing the same old things with your mates over Christmas, most of which usually involve booze. But fear […]

10 years ago

Stuck for ideas on where to find that extra-special gift this Christmas? Luckily, Dublin is a treasure trove of independent stores that are sure to have something perfectly unique in stock.  From expertly roasted coffee beans to Instagram worthy prints that are ideal for any proud homeowner’s wall, Christmas shopping in Dublin City doesn’t have to be […]

10 years ago

Stuck for ideas for your Christmas table centerpiece, or maybe you just feel like having something ultra-pretty this year? Well, Flowers.ie is being verrrrry generous and giving away a stunning bouquet worth €150 to one of our readers!  You can win the Christmas Cracker (Hand-Tied) bouquet, which is a beautiful mix of red lilies and carnations, with silver frosted pine cones for […]

10 years ago

Trying to decide what to get for lunch on your work-break is a cause of constant stress in every office; you want something tasty, it has to be nearby and ideally you won’t have to shell out more than a tenner at most. The cold weather in Dublin during the winter brings extra troubles to any worker bee, […]

10 years ago

We’re keeping our faaaaabulous festive prizes going this month with today’s glam giveaway.  We know that Christmas is the time of non-stop parties and dinners with friends, so you’ll want to look your absolute best for all those Instagram snaps. Well thanks to Meaghers Pharmacy you could have your seasonal slap sorted. They’re giving away this humongous […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Brewed Lavazza coffee (one cup per person) Vanilla ice cream Amaretto Biscotti (crushed) Shaved chocolate Just when you think coffee can’t possibly get any better, think again. This creamy and indulgent affogato will turn any coffee break into a real treat. Christmas guests will be super impressed, and it’s quick and easy for you to make – win […]

10 years ago

I think we can all agree that Christmas-time in Dublin is special.  As soon as the twinkly lights go up on Grafton St, the atmosphere in the city changes and becomes extra happy and magical. After-work drinks are a must as the evenings get dark and cosy, and the streets are filled with people dashing around buying gifts […]

10 years ago