No one wants the holidays to end, least of all me. While I’m definitely looking forward to getting back into a routine, I’m not looking forward to the early mornings, life admin and general gloominess that January seems to drag along with it. Find yourself in the same boat? Ease yourself back into normality with […]

7 years ago

There’s nothing like ringing in the New Year with a gloriously colourful fireworks display. And judging by the photos from last night, Dublin’s New Year’s Festival would hold its own against some of the top in the world. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎉🎉The custom house🕍Tokyo Olympic come soon!!#アイルランド #2020NewYear #NYFDublin #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/cVlanEHgJF — Magnet456 (@moto2912) January […]

7 years ago

2019 is almost over, and what a year it has been. Lovin Dublin hit 300k followers on Instagram this year, making it the biggest Irish publishers’ Instagram account. We’ve since hit 314k – not bad for a couple of months’ work. I’ve had a root through the archives and compiled a list of our top […]

7 years ago

Christmas has gotten me into quite the movie-watching, TV show-bingeing habit. And I plan on bringing that exact energy with me into 2020. New year, same me. If you plan on following suit, then add Mutiny Theatre to your bucket list as it’s the cosiest little spot in Dublin for a movie night. A brand-new […]

7 years ago

Sure, isn’t there always time for a kickabout? Gardaí from Kilmainham took a mid-morning break earlier today for a quick match. Taking on some of the locals, they played 3-a-side against Rialto natives, eventually coming out on top with a narrow 3-2 win. Gardaí from Kilmainham while out on the beat took on a few […]

7 years ago

Looks like Ireland has more ties to GOT than just the Dark Hedges. I was recently invited to review The Maple Tree Bar and Bistro in Saggart, and obviously I agreed. Who am I to refuse food? https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LOgd9H5KP/ Located between the N7, Rathcoole and Tallaght, it’s easily accessible by car. My sense of direction is […]

7 years ago

You’ve most definitely got that power over us Dermot. The uber-talented Dermot Kennedy is back on home soil. Playing the first of two sold-out gigs at the 3Arena last night, he wowed the crowd with his velvety vocals. And he’s set to take to the stage and do it all over again tonight. To go […]

7 years ago

One year on and this Christmas photoshoot brings us as much joy as the first time we saw it. Sometimes you stumble upon something so wholesome and pure that you can’t help but smile. This is one of those times. Happy Irish Dogs, a doggy daycare, grooming and training centre in Bray, decided to do […]

7 years ago

December is in full swing. And that means that you’re probably in the midst of the gift-buying flurry that comes as part of the Christmas madness. Well, Arnotts has a heap of gift ideas for those of us who have put it on the long finger. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5TEMRoBAW6/ There are a great many things. Here’s just […]

7 years ago

Set in Whelan’s, We Will Sing is a fly-on-the-wall style video showing live footage of some of Ireland’s top musicians. All in aid of charities such as the Simon Community and the Peter McVerry Trust, organisations that work with the country’s homeless community. Described as “a session in the truest sense of the word”, it […]

7 years ago

Rock me, mama. Nathan Carter announced that he will be playing a very special summer event in Dublin next year. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L0rXEjp8j/ The first country act to reach number one in the Irish charts after Garth Brooks, he shot to fame back in 2013. Hitting up Dublin, he’ll play three nights at Vicar Street on Thursday […]

7 years ago

I think I can hear more than a few sighs of relief. Picture the scene: it’s Christmas morning, the kitchen is in chaos, with people already prepping for dinner. Everyone is starving but you have neither the time nor the manpower to start thinking about another meal. Sound familiar? A little too familiar perhaps. Well, […]

7 years ago

Happy almost Christmas! Can you believe it’s already December 16th? Because I can’t. The run-up to Christmas can often be chaotic, with everyone running in different directions trying to pick up some last-minute groceries and gifts. But it’s important to remember that Christmas comes but once a year, which is why it’s nice to take […]

7 years ago

Everyone knows there are two types of hangover: one where even the mention of food makes you feel violently ill, the other where all you can do is eat…and eat and eat. I personally prefer the second kind, though if I’m honest I’d prefer no hangover at all. The only thing that makes the Sunday […]

7 years ago

Food and drink is a language we can all understand. Dine in Dublin Gift Voucher, your one pass to all the best food and drink venues in Dublin, is here to help make sure you’re the gift-giving King (or Queen) this year. Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that people are busy trying to […]

7 years ago

Concern for the country’s homeless population is at an all-time high at the moment, with people looking to help out however they can. Meagher’s Pharmacy has jumped aboard the bandwagon too making it easier for people to get their Christmas buying done all while supporting a very worthy cause. Launching the jewellery brand, The Giving […]

7 years ago

The rockers are coming to Dublin. Guns N’ Roses have just announced a huge outdoor Dublin gig for next year. Famed for hits such as Sweet Child O’ Mine, Live and Let Die and November Rain, the group announced plans for a European and South American tour next year. Starting off in Lisbon, the tour […]

7 years ago

Paddy’s Day, the day that people all over the world don their greenery and shamrocks and milk their Irish heritage for all it’s worth. Celebrated all over the world, rivers are dyed, iconic landmarks are lit up and streets are closed off for parades of proud patriots to march through. Though the parties abroad are […]

7 years ago

With December being the designated ‘catch-up with mates’ month, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Bobby’s is a new basement wine bar located on Baggot Street Upper. Drawing inspiration from Sir Robert Bagod who Baggot Street was named after, the new social haunt boasts quite the drinks menu. Consisting of classics, which are […]

7 years ago

There’s a brand-new festive Christmas Market experience now open at Dublin Castle. Brought to us by The Office of Public Works and Dublin City Council, the market kicks off today Thursday, December 12th. Running until Sunday, December 22nd, it’s set in the stunning surroundings of Dublin Castle which has been transformed into a magical winter […]

7 years ago

The Record Hub is Dublin Vinyl’s latest venture. One of my favourite memories of my granddad is sitting in the good room (every Irish country house has one) with him and listening to his record of choice that day. Usually something trad and very typically Irish. Anyone with a record player will tell you, things […]

7 years ago

DCC released a statement on the matter earlier today. Dublin City Council staff have been facing public backlash following the removal of coats from the Ha’penny Bridge earlier this week. Organised by Paddy Fryers of Co Monaghan, the ‘warm for winter’ initiative saw people donate coats to be given to the homeless. A video circulated […]

7 years ago

A taste of Rome in Dublin 7. Nero XVII is the latest Italian eatery to join the ranks in Cabra. Promising to serve all customers just as an Italian mamma would, the menu is filled with true Italian goodness from pizza, to pasta, to tiramisu and gelato. Dreamy. One of the latest additions to the […]

7 years ago

Dublin City Libraries has facilitated the development of a new recording studio, free for library patrons to use. Located out in Ballyfermot Library, the Creative Studio is a new free to use digital maker space facilitating the creation of music recordings, podcasts, videos, digital stories and oral histories. Library users will have access to both […]

7 years ago

Start the day on the right foot. Close your eyes and picture your perfect morning. What do you see? Here’s what I see. Sunshine, blue skies and lots of coffee. While the sunshine and blue skies may be wishful thinking, we live in Ireland after all, luckily the coffee is never in short supply and […]

7 years ago

Does your mother know? ABBA Orchestral, a fully live production of ABBA’s greatest hits, will play the 3Arena in February of next year. Taking to the stage the day after Valentine’s Day, the show features the Waterloo Concert Orchestra along with former performers from the renowned ABBA show Bjorn Again along with celebrated Irish conductor […]

7 years ago

There’s a new place in the ‘hood. A cosy, friendly place run by award-winning ex-Etto chef Barry Sun. The Italian for ‘black fox’, Volpe Nera is a  new restaurant in Blackrock. Getting its name from its location halfway between Blackrock and Foxrock, the restaurant is heavily influenced by Mediterranean cuisine. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5sxUZ4HXUB/ Open for lunch and […]

7 years ago

The organiser of the Warm for Winter campaign has hung even more coats on the Ha’penny Bridge. This comes in response to a move by Dublin City Council which saw the coats removed from the bridge over health and safety concerns. The initiative, organised by Paddy Fryers of Co Monaghan, saw people donate coats to […]

7 years ago

We support this friendship. Áras an Uachtaráin transformed into a winter wonderland yesterday for the official switching on of the Christmas lights. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ycbbyH9_p/ Giving the décor a festive upgrade, guests were treated to a twinkling display of fairy lights, reindeer toys, teddy bears and even a special appearance from Santa himself. Complete with a horse […]

7 years ago

The show has been cancelled due to the effects of Storm Atiyah. Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights show for today has been cancelled. Organisers took to social media yesterday evening to announce the news, which follows concerns over the effects of Storm Atiyah. The statement reads: “Following a consultation from Met Eireann regarding dangerous winds forecasted […]

7 years ago

The donated jackets, which appeared on the bridge earlier this week, have been removed. Dublin City Council has responded to the ‘Warm for Winter’ initiative, asking people not to leave clothes hanging on the Ha’penny Bridge. Earlier this week, coats were noticed hanging on Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge, appearing alongside a poster reading: “If you need […]

7 years ago

Sign us up. Each year, December seems to be the designated social ‘catching up’ month. A month of bumping into old friends you haven’t seen in ages and promising to meet up or grab a coffee together soon. Sometimes you follow through, sometimes you don’t. But either way, it’s always good to have a few […]

7 years ago

The lads at Happy Out will make sure you’re very happy out. The tradition of going for a dip on Christmas Day has been around for decades, surging in popularity in recent years with more and more people braving the cold for a sea swim on December 25th. Quite the social event, it gives swimmers […]

7 years ago

It’s Thursday which means your mind is firmly set on weekend plans. Don’t lie, I know your mind has wandered far away from the task at hand. Well should you find yourself with a free slot this Sunday, why not check out Fatale Event’s first cabaret show of the season? https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lcKfXnutF/ Brought to you by […]

7 years ago

It’s like your parents always knew this day would come. You know those souvenirs you always pick up on holidays? The ones that you have absolutely no need for, but that bear your name, so you buy them anyway? Yes, well while finding your name amongst the treasure trove of touristy offerings can feel like […]

7 years ago

Dubliners are spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a spot for a cuppa and bite to eat. In fact, there are so many places that you could easily avoid the same place twice for a considerable amount of time. We all have our favourites but why not try somewhere new? Adding to the […]

7 years ago

This is big news. Already the proud owners of two other Dublin stores, Nine Crows have revealed that they will open a third this weekend. I’m fond of a good thrift shop. Not only is it a much more sustainable way to shop it’s also far more budget-friendly. And you can pick up stuff that […]

7 years ago

The Christmas spirit of giving is in full swing. Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge has been adorned with coats for the homeless, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Images of the coats have been widely shared on social media, with The Irishtown House Pub also posting a photo to their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/theirishtownhouse/posts/2704778996249110 Telling Lovin […]

7 years ago

You wouldn’t believe the shouts of joy when these arrived at the Lovin offices. We’re avid donut fans, in case you didn’t know. We’ll eat them in any form – covered in chocolate, doused in sprinkles, filled with jam. Our favourites have to be festively decorated ones though. As the guys at Offbeat Donuts put […]

7 years ago

Sir Rod is in Dublin for two gigs at the 3Arena. One of the best-selling artists of all time, he’s famed for hits such as Maggie May, The First Cut Is the Deepest, Sailing and You Wear It Well. However, it’s his rendition of the beloved ballad Grace that really endears him to an Irish […]

7 years ago

They already have wine on tap and now they’re expanding their menu. I won’t lie, I’m partial to an espresso martini myself. Combining the best of two beverage worlds (coffee and alcohol), there’s much to love about the deliciously decadent drink. Already serving up wine on tap, Sprezzatura is now going one step further and […]

7 years ago

I’ve been talking about Christmas for weeks, but now that it’s December I can finally do so in peace. Native Events, Ireland’s leading sustainable event production company, has teamed up with D-Light Studios to create the Sustainable Christmas Market. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hfzepnoe4/ Free to attend, the indoor market will run this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, at […]

7 years ago

The volunteers started their roles today. Earlier this year, Dublin Airport announced that they would be trialling a new volunteer-based project throughout the festive period. The project aims to assist passengers in navigating the madness during one of the busiest travel times of the year. Teaming up with Volunteer Ireland, Dublin Airport invited the public […]

7 years ago

Temple Bar will come alive to the sound of music on New Year’s Day. Don’t be fooled into thinking that the New Year’s celebrations will end once the clock strikes midnight. Far from it in fact, as the New Year’s Festival Dublin is set to continue long into the following day with a jam-packed line-up […]

7 years ago

One of Dublin’s own has nabbed the top prize. Bar 1661 has been named as ‘Best Cocktail Bar’ of the year. Scooping a total of five awards, the bar which opened on Good Friday this year has taken the Irish Craft Cocktail Awards by storm. Held last night in Dublin, the awards aim to celebrate […]

7 years ago

Those of you who know me (and probably those of you who don’t, I ramble on about it enough), know that I am a self-proclaimed coffee snob. Life’s too short to drink bad coffee, so do yourself a favour and check out five of the best brews in Dublin The Fumbally Take a trip down […]

7 years ago

Decorating the Christmas tree is by far my favourite thing about Christmas. Any excuse to break out the mulled wine, root out the decorations and throw on the festive tunes. This year I have my eye on a few of these Irish-made gems. Picture the scene – the lights are dimmed, the fairy lights are […]

7 years ago

The gig was announced this morning. Popular Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer, often shortened to 5SOS, will be coming to Dublin in 2020. Announcing their highly anticipated return to the UK and Ireland, they’ll be hitting the 3Arena with their No Shame 2020 headline tour. https://www.facebook.com/TicketmasterIE/posts/10156305595937271 Set to take the stage in Dublin […]

7 years ago

Have you ever fancied a trip to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? Obviously, the answer is yes, because who hasn’t. Well, a trip to Butlers might just be the next best thing. Launching their Christmas Factory Tour, you’ll get the chance to find out what really goes on behind the doors of a real working chocolate […]

7 years ago

We’re big fans of a pop-up here in Lovin HQ…and should that pop-up involve food, then you can guarantee we’re on board. Dumplings, doughnuts, ice-cream…all good. The next food-centric pop-up to open in Dublin’s fair city? A pizza pop-up at Churchtown Stores. Bing bing bing, we have a winner. A hardware store turned pub, Churchtown […]

7 years ago