Analysis carried out by architect Motti Ruimy and urban planner Paul Kearns for the Mapping Beauty project has determined the prettiest and ugliest places in Dublin. Conducted in collaboration with the School of Geography UCD, the study aims to improve the aesthetic of Dublin’s streets and in the meantime figure out what makes a pretty […]

8 years ago

We’ve a feeling a lot of folks will be feeling awfully thirsty this evening, so if you’re heading out you’ll need to pick a city centre pub with ample seating. But where oh where can you find such a haven? Where can you escape the noisy, chair-stealing crowds in this busy city? One of these […]

8 years ago

Are you feeling overly full, uncomfortable and like your digestive system is on strike? Welcome to the club. The festive binge always leaves you uncomfortable and can seriously affect your self esteem, especially when that LBD that fit perfectly a few weeks ago is now a bit too snug around the tummy. Luckily, there is a way to […]

9 years ago

It may come as a surprise that the busiest day in the year for online dating traffic is actually New Year’s Day. It has been discovered by dating app Hinge that there is a huge rise in the number of users of popular dating apps on the first of January. New Year’s resolutions could be […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 450g/1lb Odlums Coarse Wholemeal Flour 2 level tsp Odlums Bread Soda 25g/1oz Odlums Pinhead Porridge Oats 4 tablespoons Shamrock Demerara Sugar 50g/2oz Butter 1 tbsp Treacle 400ml Guinness or Stout 80g packet Shamrock Chopped Walnuts (optional) If you’ve ever dreamed of a healthy and hearty loaf, then look no further than this Guinness Brown Bread. There’s […]

10 years ago

Imagine a weekend where you didn’t have to cook a single thing. Not a dish to wash or a cup to clean. Below is our ultimate guide to a very foodie weekend indeed. From Friday night drinks to your Sunday roast, it’s all there!  Dig in! Friday Night Drinks – The Square Ball with Fowl Play Start your week […]

10 years ago

Basic bitches. They’re everywhere. Once used as an insult, it’s now practically become a term of endearment as we begin to make peace with the fact that there’s a bit of basic bitch in all of us.  Still not convinced? Here are 19 ways to spot one in Dublin… 1. They use the following emojis after every sentence 2. A fab night out includes a trip to Coppers, DTwo, […]

10 years ago

Everyone has an embarrassing obsession from when they were a teenager. It was a turbulent time, full of hormones, drama and spots. Some of us resorted to extreme measures of distraction. In my case, it was an obsession with the world famous boyband One Direction. ‘Nobody’s perfect!’ ‘Hi, we’re One Direction!’ ‘Oh…’ — úna (@unaharty) March 15, 2012 Between the […]

10 years ago

Focus Ireland’s latest Christmas initiative ‘Festive Finding Fiction’ has taken to the streets of Dublin. Organised by two final year English Studies students of Trinity College, Jack Maguire and Kelly Meehan Brown, the treasure hunt is ongoing until the 24th of December. Anyone can partake by following the clues posted to their Facebook page. Here are […]

10 years ago

Limerick – you’re a gem. But jam-packed with shams, greasy chips, giant grannies and Top Pizza, there’s so much to this city that the capital couldn’t possibly hold a candle to. Sorry Dubs, but there’s no arguing with a list like this… 1. Tommy Mac the accordion player There isn’t a person in Limerick who hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

The Science Gallery on Pearse Street has just opened its brand new exhibition called ‘SEEING’, so we went along last night to have a gawk. The exhibition aims to explore the sense of sight and what goes on inside our brains as our gaze changes.  It’s a truly engaging experience with plenty of interactive and […]

10 years ago

You may have spotted children on their way to school on scooters. Maybe you even owned one when you were younger. But would you actually get on one, as an adult? Here at Lovin Dublin we believe that scooters need to become an accepted mode of transport to get around our glorious capital. The stigma […]

10 years ago

Since its official release in Ireland earlier on today, Pokémon Go has stormed the app market like never seen before. Dublin City Centre has become the hot spot for all of its Irish players, as it’s teeming with rare Pokémon and abundant with Pokéstops – including a few rather odd ones. So whether you’re just starting […]

10 years ago

Dublin Bus could be set for an all-out strike if a resolution to the current pay dispute is not found. That’s according to general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union Dermot O’ Leary ahead of the next strike, which kicks off tonight at 9pm and will run until Saturday morning.  The news comes despite the ongoing talks between the Union and the […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing worse than being in desperate need of coffee but having no change in your wallet. Luckily, some of our favourite cafés have now caught on to this eternal struggle and are making it much easier for you to get your daily fix of caffeine – without counting up your 5c coins or enduring […]

10 years ago

Lance Armstrong is coming to Dublin this October, it was announced today. The world famous cyclist will appear at the RDS on October 21st for a live public interview as part of the One Zero sports conference. Armstrong is no stranger to the headlines, having been named the winner of the Tour de France for seven consecutive years between 1999 and 2005 before […]

10 years ago

Ryanair are offering 20% off all seats until midnight tonight! The special 24 hour sale applies to all flights between October and January – perfect for an Autumn getaway. Some of the hot fares include flights to Barcelona and Paris for €16.99 and Ibiza for €19.99. Touch down on their website fast before the time runs out. READ NEXT: Is It […]

10 years ago

A special summit in Dublin tomorrow will discuss the impact of legalising cannabis on medical grounds. The discussion, which is the first of its kind, will take place in Smock Alley and comes after a parliamentary bill was introduced to the Dáil calling for the legalisation and regulation of the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoid products in July. Bríd Smith, […]

10 years ago

You wake up. You shower. You get dressed. You eat breakfast. Oh wait. The bread has gone mouldy and your housemate has taken the last of your butter… again. I guess you’re getting breakfast before work then? Here are three spots to grab a really tasty and super quick breakfast this morning. 1. Lemon, South William Street/Dawson Street […]

10 years ago

There’s something ritual-like about taking a poo. It’s nice to entertain yourself for the process, perhaps read a good book or send a few Snapchat selfies to your pals whilst the business is ongoing. The most important thing has to be the atmosphere though. There’s nothing quite like your own home but when you just can’t make it home – here […]

10 years ago

Yamamori are 21 years in Dublin today and to celebrate they’re holding a massive party in both Yamamori Sushi and Yamamori Tengue on Ormond Quay tonight. Yasssssss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yamamori (@yamamoridining) on Jul 27, 2016 at 2:53am PDT If you wanna head along all you gotta do is click attending […]

10 years ago

Possibly the loveliest post to ever come out of Human’s of Dublin was published yesterday on their Facebook. This adorable lady spoke about how she loves meeting new people – exactly the sort of positivity we all need in our lives. You can read the full post here. Lovely woman, if you’re reading this, please adopt us. Fancy being in […]

10 years ago

This Sunday Dublin’s streets are about to be filled with vegans and vegetarians as the Vegfest kicks off. The event is set to take place at the Griffith Conference Centre on the South Circular Road. This is the festival’s second year in action and it’s already the largest event at which vegan food is available in Ireland. Running […]

10 years ago

So this apartment located just five minutes from Grand Canal Dock is up rent on DAFT.ie right now – but it’ll cost you a breathtaking €1,800 a week to call it yours. This three bed apartment is complete with not one but TWO private balconies, an open plan kitchen-dining area, and a spacious living room. Each room contains […]

10 years ago

Dublin and it’s surrounding areas may experience commuter chaos very soon, as there’s a possibility that bus and train drivers will strike on the same day. Breakdown in negotiations at Irish Rail regarding productivity means the upcoming additional strikes by Dublin Bus could clash with industrial action by the train workers. A SIPTU official has said that the disputes […]

10 years ago

Mary Berry, Idris Elba, and Kesha – what do these people all have in common? They’re all upcoming guests of the University Philosophical Society in Trinity College Dublin this year.  The Phil, as it’s more commonly known as, is the world’s oldest student society, and hosts a variety of household names every year. But there’s so much more […]

10 years ago

Fade Street Social is giving away a free bottle of wine when you dine in their restaurant tonight. All you have to do is mention the following tweet when you’re ordering! TONIGHT! FREE bottle of wine when you dine in our Restaurant. Just mention this tweet. t&c’s apply#foodie #Dublin pic.twitter.com/p1smBFfI4o — Fade Street Social (@FadeStSocial) September 8, […]

10 years ago

Coffee Angel has just launched a new offer today where you can your hands on a free cup of joe.  “What’s the catch?”, we hear you ask rather suspiciously. There is none, all you have to do is sign up to their wi-fi for the first time and you’ll receive a voucher for a free coffee. So that’s free coffee and free internet. We can get […]

10 years ago

The construction of a brand new building has just begun on Hanover Quay. ‘The Reflector’ is set to become a new office, residential and retail outlet with 125,000 square feet of Grade A space in the fast expanding Grand Canal Dock area. The development is expected to cost €100 million and will boast 75m of water frontage.  As well as offices for […]

10 years ago

It’s estimated that around 200 people turned up outside the doors of the Woman’s Centre on Berkeley Street in Dublin 7 yesterday to protest false advertisement and misinformation relating to abortion being distributed by the centre. The crisis pregnancy counselling centre has been revealed to be advising its clients that abortion leads to breast cancer. In addition to this, they’ve also […]

10 years ago

Tayto crisps: they’re an institution in this beautiful land of ours. The Tayto Crispmas Workshop shall be setting up shop in Arnotts this festive season. Finally I can reveal there will be a Tayto Crispmas shop @ArnottsDublin this year! #5th Nov #ArnottsChristmas pic.twitter.com/SvjQKWTMX2 — Mr.Tayto Ireland (@MrTaytoIreland) September 7, 2016 The pop-up is set to […]

10 years ago

A new survey has revealed the public opinion regarding the Dublin Bus strikes, and it looks like there’s more support for this industrial action than there was for the Luas driver strikes. Conducted by Coyne Research during the first week of September, 24% of the 1,000 adults surveyed said they supported the bus drivers’ decision to strike, while only 17% stood by the […]

10 years ago

If you’re living in Swords, you may want to stock up on uisce today as there will be an outage between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Irish Water has cut off supplies in order to carry out essential maintenance works. The areas affected by the outage include the Dublin Road, Carlton Court and The Paddocks. Fingal County Council have apologised for the […]

10 years ago

The Central Bank’s headquarters have finally gone on sale. The six-storey lot located on Dame Street is estimated to sell for around €65 million by October 19. Lots 2 and 3, which are in the vicinity, are also up for grabs with expected bids to come in around €2 and €14 million respectively. Pic: Martin Good/Shutterstock.com The properties […]

10 years ago

Dublin Bus have announced today that they will be striking earlier than expected. The original plan of the strikes commencing on Thursday, September 8 has been changed – all services will now halt from 9pm tomorrow.  A spokesperson from SIPTU has said described the change of plan as “unnecessary”.  The strike will continue for all of Thursday and Friday, including Nitelink and Airlink services, so begin planning your alternative transport […]

10 years ago

Richard E. Grant, the English actor, screenwriter and director, known best for his role as Dr Jack Seward in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), was spotted on Grafton Street today. SPOTTED ON GRAFTON ST: Richard E. Grant looking very tanned. GOSSIP GIRL xoxo — Caolán Mc Aree (@Caolanmcaree) September 5, 2016 Showing his ???? for Dublin @RichardEGrant Get involved […]

10 years ago

So you’ve left the shticks behind, only to brave the Big Shmoke, the glorious capital of the island of Ireland. Mammy’s a wee bit sad to see you go but she’s afraid for you more than anything. Sure what could you be getting up to up there? How will you get home in the dark? Where will you shop for […]

10 years ago

When it comes to festivals, the one things as important as the music is the food. Luckily, the good people at Electric Picnic have promised us foodies over 100 different stalls, serving many delectable delights, to choose from this weekend.  You’ll be able to tuck into everything from the traditional fare of organic pies to more spicy dishes such as Pakistani aromatic potato dumplings. […]

10 years ago

One of our favourite things about Dublin is that is is constantly supplying us with brand new cafés, restaurants and bars to check out.  From fine dining to a cosy new local, it’s hard to keep up with all the new openings around this fair city of our. Well, worry not! Because we are happy to do […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing worse than heading out for a few drinks and waking up to a bunch of card receipts that make you weep for your lost fortune. The Camden Mile – aka the stretch of bars running from the canal all the way to Dame Street – is always one of the busiest spots in town so we’ve compiled the ultimate list […]

10 years ago

Your summer bucket list was compiled carefully during a lazy yet ambitious weekend in late April. It was your pride and joy during the first couple of weeks in June. Once your favourite Netflix series was released and the sun returned to its state of hibernation, it was out with the ambition and in with the procrastination. 1. Go to […]

10 years ago

You promised yourself that you were going to be well behaved this week. But now you’re regretting that as the preparation for dinner looms over your head. Where better to solve your troubles than ordering a takeaway? Namely, takeaways hailing from the continent of Asia. Chop sticks at the ready. 1. Eatokyo We’re kicking this list off […]

10 years ago

The Creative Quarter was established in 2012 in an effort to promote specialist businesses which were concentrated in the region between South William Street and South Great George’s Street. The Creative Quarter is now a hot spot for socialising any night of the week. You’re always guaranteed generous drinks deals. From premium house cocktails to iced alcoholic pops to […]

10 years ago

The Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Grafton Street is an institution in itself. This Sunday at 6pm the 2016 lighting display shall be unveiled. But there’s more to see than just the lights being switched on. Here’s how to make an evening out of this Sunday which marks the beginning of the festive season in […]

10 years ago

Christmas is not Christmas without the big screen classics. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves having to watch these iconic blockbusters on the small telly in the sitting room whilst the family is amidst a Christmas crisis about the turkey going on fire. Thanks to the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield, you can now see your favourite festive flicks on […]

10 years ago

Irish actor Stephen Rea opened Dublin’s newest pop-up today. Our Table is located in the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar and aims to highlight the desperate need to end Direct Provision in Ireland. Grab yourself some coffee after the long weekend @OURTABLEDUBLIN pop up café open from 10am pic.twitter.com/C20ltPKMTQ — Project Arts Centre (@projectarts) November 1, 2016 […]

10 years ago

A provisional liquidator has been appointed by the High Court for the American Apparel clothing retailer located on Grafton Street. The city centre store is the only Irish location for the company and has been acting as its flagship in the country since it began trading here in 2007. However American Apparel has been plagued by financial difficulty in recent times with a loss of €1.3 million […]

10 years ago

Fianna Fáil leader and TD for Cork South Central, Micheál Martin has raised the findings of the Daft.ie Irish Rental Report in the Dáil chamber this morning. He said that the rent hikes outlined in the report represent “extraordinary crisis”. Martin went on to explain that it’s the largest rent increase ever recorded and that […]

10 years ago

To celebrate the launch of the newest Golden Discs store opening in Dundrum Town Centre tomorrow, Olly Murs has decided to pop in for an album signing. The ‘Dance With Me Tonight’ singer will be gracing the store on Friday November 18. Murs will be launching his newest album and will be signing copies for his […]

10 years ago

In response to the results of the US Election this morning, Aungier Danger has created a true doughnut masterpiece. The newest sweet treat to grace their shelves is topped with a layer of American-themed icing reading “WE’RE ALL F**KED”. #WereAllFucked in both stores today only #Peanutbutterandjelly pic.twitter.com/Ltoy5gXaAU — Aungier Danger (@AungierDanger) November 9, 2016 If you’re in need […]

10 years ago