A man was stabbed to death on Cork Street yesterday. The attack took place at Robinson’s Court around 2.30pm, where a man in his 60s received several serious knife wounds. According to TheJournal.ie, gardai quickly arrived at the scene and the victim was rushed to St James’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time […]

10 years ago

Adelphi is offering their customers free Jägerbombs and whiskey next Wednesday on just one condition: Donald Trump has to win the election. A representative of the recently opened bar, which is known for its savage hotdog selection and its Donald Trump urinal, has explained that the drinks will be handed out because “we will all need a […]

10 years ago

Marks & Spencer are planning to close dozens of stores around the world in order to boost their profitability. The move comes as part of a strategy to combat the retailer’s recent lacklustre performance, with shares in M&S having fallen by one-third in the last year.  According to Sky News, the plan is said to include the closure […]

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Shots were fire near the Guinness Brewery around 10.30pm last night. The incident took place at a flat complex on Basin Street in Dublin 8, where a number of gun shots were reported to have gone off. According to Independent.ie, 16 gardai quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area. No one was reported to be […]

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If you, like us, enjoy your fashion on the affordable side, then we’ve got some great news for you: Dublin is getting its newest Penneys on December 6. It was announced today that Ireland’s 37th Penneys outlet will open at 9.30am on the date in question at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. Speaking of the opening, Denis O’Connell, Centre Director at Liffey Valley SC, said, […]

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The National Transport Authority has just announced that changes to the prices of Irish public transport will come into effect in the coming months. The Luas will see the largest increase in fares, while bus services seeing the least amount of increases. The fares can come into effect anytime after December 1, depending on how each operator chooses […]

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Taxi drivers are “very likely” to stay home during the Garda strike tomorrow, according to the head of the taxi drivers’ union. Christy Humphrey, General Secretary of the National Private Hire and Taxi Association, said that taxi drivers are worried about an increase in dangerous driving and criminal behaviour without the presence of Gardaí. Speaking to Independent.ie, Humphrey revealed […]

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We’ve seen some bad local deals in our day – like €3 for tap water or €4 for a cup of tea – but this is the worst we’ve come across in awhile. One Lovin Dublin reader was out for a few pints in Gogarty’s in Temple Bar recently when he discovered he’d been charged a whopping €7.60 for a pint of Heineken […]

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Justin Bieber pulled a bit of a sound move when he invited four young Irish fans up to dance with him on stage last night. The kids from Swords dance school House Of Swag – named Molly, Kyle, Jacob and Holly – joined Bieber at the 3Arena to help him perform his hit ‘Children’. After their performance, the pop star took a moment to […]

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Looks like we’re gonna be turning the electric blankets up to 11 this week – we’re well and truly in winter now. Met Éireann has stated that we won’t be seeing temperatures above 11 degrees today, while tonight we can expect temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees, and 4 to 8 degrees early tomorrow morning. Tomorrow’s weather will be […]

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Lovers of The Dark Knight trilogy, rejoice! The iconic Batman flicks will be shown on the big screen at The Sugar Club this month. Christopher Nolan’s franchise reinvigorated the tired DC Comics’ character by making him grittier and more grounded than his previous cinematic incarnations, following a grieving Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) on his mission to save Gotham […]

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The Samuel Beckett Bridge opened last night to facilitate some maintenance – and one lucky bystander managed to capture the moment on video. So this just happened! Samuel Beckett Bridge opened up! Sorry for shaky camera work – hands are frozen! @DublinTown @LovinDublin @JOEdotie pic.twitter.com/A9PJurnx31 — Gar (@GarDeady) November 1, 2016 Thanks to Gar for this video. If […]

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A tour bus crashed into the Luas this morning. The incident took place at the Smithfield around 11am. Five people have been reported to be hurt, but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Take a look at the scene below. Dublin Tour Bus crashes into Luas Emergency Services on the scene now. […]

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Here’s a little something for all you pub grub fans: two Dublin spots have just made Michelin’s ‘Eating Out in Pubs’ Guide for 2017. The illustrious gastropub list included 32 places from around Ireland, with Down coming out as the best county for bar cuisine, with six of their pubs making the cut: Pheasant (Annahilt), Poacher’s Pocket (Comber), Parson’s […]

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The Luas Cross City road works are constantly disrupting the regular flow of traffic in the city and the latest development is a big one: the right turn from O’Connell Street onto Cathal Brugha Street will close on Wednesday, November 9. General traffic will have to take an alternative via Parnell Square, Gardiner Row, Great Denmark Street […]

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We love our deli counters in Ireland, after all they provide the nation with our much needed chicken fillet rolls. But sometimes, just sometimes, they also dispense sambos of the rankest variety. One such sandwich was presented to one John Sullivan, who sent this picture into the folks at Broadsheet.ie, saying, Presenting my Turkey Salad from the Gourmet Range from Spar. Pic: Broadsheet.ie Yum. […]

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With the announcement that RTÉ will no longer produce children’s programmes, generations of Irish people have been left feeling pretty emotional. It reminds us of the day Ray left Den TV. If you grew up in Ireland, chances are you switched on Den TV after school, where you watched Ray D’Arcy wrestle a teddy bear and […]

10 years ago

We’ve noticed that the people of Dublin love their weekend walks and they really love their dogs, so we thought we’d bring the two together in one handy list. If you want to treat your best friend to a little trip this weekend, take ’em to one of our suggestions below. They’ll love you even more […]

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It’s Saturday and you wanna go for brunch. But you’re having trouble picking a spot unanimously with your friends, everyone’s being a bit iffy about it, so let us decide for you: today you’re going to Hatch and Sons.  Here’s why. The homey restaurant boasts a wealth of scrumptious brunch options, such as their double baked […]

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Ah, the ’90s. We’re partial to a bit of nostalgia for the decade, whether it be for the fads that we all experienced or what Halloween was like back then, it’s always a bit amazing to look back on those years. We’ve decided to take you on another little tour of your formative decade with […]

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Research has revealed the most effective excuse to use when taking a sick day from work. The UK healthcare insurance provider AXA PPP surveyed 1,000 business owners and came up with some interesting statistics on what bosses accept as valid reasons for a sick day. It revealed that the majority of employers don’t consider the […]

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Poor Inniscorrig in Dalkey has been on the market for months now.  House hunters can get their hands on it now – if they happen to have €10.5 million handy. It’s a castellated mansion with its own harbour (one of only two private harbours in Dublin) and grounds that are 0.75 of an acre in size. The place’s biggest selling point […]

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This is the nation, after all, that thought the Man Vs Food guy was a hero. Reckless self-endangerment has never tasted this good… 1. Maple-glazed bacon doughnuts Just looking at this picture leaves me shocked, horrified, and a little bit peckish. 2. Jack-N-Grill Burrito This burrito consists of 7 potatoes, a pound of ham, chilli, […]

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This year has been filled with heartache, but also triumph – and one local poet has summed it up beautifully with this poem. Called ‘The Youth Still Own The Art’, Dave Byrne’s poem explores the lows points of 2016 (Brexit, Trump, and the Syrian refugee crisis) as well as its highs (Black Lives Matter, the success of Conor McGregor, the […]

10 years ago

Aungier Danger will be setting up shop in Dundrum Town Centre for a limited time only. This enigmatic photo was posted on the doughnut shop’s Instagram this morning, causing us to raise an eyebrow… Owner Phil Costello told Lovin Dublin that Dublin’s favourite doughnut chain would be popping up in Dundrum from tomorrow morning until Christmas Eve. […]

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After being contacted by a number of constituents, Fine Gael TD Jim Daly addressed the Dáil today to make sure there’s no problem surrounding Santa Claus’ permit to travel through Irish airspace. Thankfully, the Tánaiste clarified that there would be no problem with St Nick’s passage through our skies. The nation breathes a sigh of relief. […]

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So Santa Claus was spotted driving a Dublin Bus this morning – no big deal. Reddit user BoogleFPS snapped Old St Nick on the 29A today, brightening up the morning of commuters on the trudge to work. 29A Dublin Bus driver put me in a good mood for the day! from ireland Spreading Christmas cheer all the […]

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Commuter delays are expected as four separate crashes took place on Dublin’s roads this morning. Two accidents took place on the N4, one on the M50 and one on the N3. DUBLIN: Collision inbound on the N3 Navan Rd between J4 Clonee and J3 Clonsilla. Two lanes blocked. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 15, 2016 DUBLIN/ N4: […]

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Airbnb has just revealed a list of 17 neighbourhoods to watch in 2017 and Phoenix Park managed to make the cut.  The accommodation site is all about making travelling more enjoyable for the wanderers of the world and, after analysing the travel patterns of more than 140 million Airbnb users, this list reveals their top trending spots. Each […]

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We all like a few Christmas decorations around the workplace at this time of year, but one Dublin office has taken it to whooole other level. Media agency OMD Ireland hold an annual competition called ‘Pimp Your Pod’ where each work station in the office is decorated with a different theme and the internet votes for its favourite. […]

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Family + Christmas + surprise messages in public = TOO MANY EMOTIONS!

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Be you a Gaeilgeoir or no, anyone who did Irish at school will get a kick out of this Swedish guy giving our language a go. Scandinavian YouTuber Nackagubben asked the good people of Reddit Ireland for suggestions on Irish sentences that he could attempt for a video and he got plenty of responses (including a few gently taking the […]

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The makers of Gogglebox Ireland are currently on the look out for new cast members for their second season, but they want a very specific group of individuals: farmers. To give the agricultural community a bit more representation on TV3’s popular show, Gogglebox wants your telegenic farmer mates to get in contact.  To be in with a chance to get on the show, apply to [email protected]. READ NEXT: WATCH: These Irish DJs […]

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The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is by singing loud for all to hear! So here are Today FM’s Dermot & Dave doing their bit to get your festive spirits up. The pair decided they’d take 10 classic Christmas music videos and recreate them as best they can, while at the office, wearing dodgy wigs. Their reproductions are […]

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With your Christmas holidays on the way, you need a show to fill the Making A Murderer-shaped hole in your life – so let The OA make you complete this holiday season. The curious-looking trailer is vague but intriguing, telling the story of a woman who went missing as a child but somehow returns to her family as an adult, seemingly with no […]

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Argos drivers are set to strike for three days in the run up to Christmas. A group of 35 lorry drivers will commence industrial action on December 20 this month. These workers operate from Argos’ central warehouse in Staffordshire, so their actions are expected to impact Christmas deliveries throughout the company’s outlets. According to The Guardian, the move was prompted by a dispute […]

10 years ago

Does Love Actually hold a special place in your heart? Course it does. You watch it every year religiously, so you probably know it like the back of your hand at this point. Or do you? Let’s find out… How’d you do? Post your score in the comments. READ NEXT: QUIZ: Can You Answer These 15 Christmas Movie Questions Without Making […]

10 years ago

The astronaut Chris Hadfield is back on terra firma and he’s paying a little visit to Dublin right now. If that name isn’t ringing a bell, you’ll probably be more familiar with the author of An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth from his extremely popular educational videos recorded while in orbit, where he illustrates what life […]

10 years ago

A plan is being proposed today that would see ‘rent pressure zones’ coming into existence in Ireland’s cities. With the average price of rental property in Dublin now €1,375 per month, Minister Simon Coveney wants to designate areas that face the brunt of the problem as ‘rent pressure zones’. The minister’s plan would see the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) monitoring key areas over […]

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Local indie rock band Raglans have just released a Christmas single and its video was shot entirely in black and white on the streets of Dublin. Entitled ‘Christmas Number One (On My Own)’, the band wrote the song in order to raise money for the non-profit organisation HumanAppeal.ie, which strives to combat poverty, social injustice and the […]

10 years ago

One of the most intriguing bars we’ve seen in awhile has just opened in Stoneybatter – say hello to The Barbers. The lifelong dream of owner Chris Darby, this old-fashioned spot is half pub, half barbers, with a hair dressing chair in a small room just off the bar where you can have a shave and a hair cut while […]

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The Dublin Flea Christmas Market kicked off today at 12pm – here’s the lowdown. You’ll find the market indoors at The Point Village shopping centre this weekend, running until 7pm tonight and from 11am until 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be over 125 stalls to check out, offering Irish contemporary design, traditional handmade craft, art, books, antiques, collectibles, retro, vintage, […]

10 years ago

Planning permission has just been granted for a major new development in Smithfield. First proposed in 2007, the plan would see the part demolition of the square’s Irish Distillers Building for the new 20,000 square metre commercial and retail development. It’s set to be between four and seven storeys in height. According to Newstalk.com, the project was […]

10 years ago

Those pesky local swans are up to their old tricks again, and this time they’re causing disruptions for DART commuters. After a couple of the birds wandered onto the tracks at Lansdowne Road station, trains came to a halt while staff tried to remove the animals. Delays to services through Lansdowne Rd. Station due to a cygnet fault #Swansontheline The […]

10 years ago

A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on Rathmines Road this afternoon. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene of the collision, where a motorcycle was destroyed and its driver was thrown to the ground.  Medics attended the injured motorcyclist at the scene. There is currently no further information on the injured driver’s condition.

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Having to work the day after a Christmas party is special kind of hell.  The River Bar on D’Olier Street had their festive do last Tuesday night and, needless to say, there were a few sore heads about the place the next day. Of course, being in a bustling city centre bar is not the ideal place to […]

10 years ago

A major power outage occurred in D7 today this evening. ESB announced that there was a fault in the Cabra area and dispatched repair crews to deal with the problem promptly. We have a #fault in the #Dublin 7 area. Crews are en route . Updates available shortly on powercheck.ie — ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) December 7, […]

10 years ago

Just what we needed right before Christmas: more sweets! Gino’s Gelato has just opened up a new shop at The Square Tallaght. Located on level one of the shopping centre, their seventh Dublin branch had its grand opening just yesterday. If you’ve never been to one of their shops, which we’ve counted as one of the best ice […]

10 years ago

Sprout is now offering 1c coffees to customers using a new form of contactless payment. The offer is part of an initiative to raise awareness for AIB ‘Android Pay’ app, which allows you to use your phone to pay just as you would with contactless. Both Sprout’s locations, on Dawson Street and Mount Street, are giving customers 3fe […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s music fans got more than they bargained for when they went to The Ruby Sessions last night: Glen Hansard showed up. The Ruby Sessions is a weekly acoustic club night held at Doyle’s of College Street, this week they’d teased fans with a performance from “very special guests”, and when The Frames’ frontman emerged […]

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