This is now heading in the same extreme path that Ophelia and the Beast From the East did. The weather warnings are coming thick and fast and Met Éireann has even issued a scary “risk to property and life” statement. At 7pm, they issued three separate Orange Wind warnings for various counties across Ireland. Storm […]

8 years ago

You know the craic, when you’re 18 to 21 and broke as fook in college, you rely on cheap cans, second-hand books and most importantly, cheap chicken fillet rolls as staple hungover and normal day food. The chicken fillet roll, whether you like it plain or spicy, with extras or not, has gotten many students […]

8 years ago

Do you want to scare the absolute shite out of someone this Halloween? Picture this: You’re walking up an abandoned hill on the outskirts of Dublin, where an old ruin awaits at the top that local lore says is a popular place for demonic and cult demonstrations to take place. We’re freaked already. Hellfire Club […]

8 years ago

I learned the hard way that Dublin Bus waits for no one, even if you spend most of your life waiting for it. On one of my first mornings in this city, I stood out for the bus, on the edge of the path and watched as it whisked past me. I ran to the […]

8 years ago

I grew up on Croque Madames living in Belgium. They were a staple in every bar, café and restaurant in the country and I’ve never been able to get enough of them. The problem with this great dish though is that it gets bastardised and ruined around the world. At it’s worst you’ll get a […]

8 years ago

Is there ever really a bad time to order a takeaway? You’re tired, hungover, feeling lazy and you just can’t be arsed to cook something up for yourself, getting a takeaway is the only option. There’s no need to be ashamed, we’ve all been there. But then there’s also the times where you’re having a […]

8 years ago

The weekend is in full swing and you’re probably wondering how to spend your Saturday afternoon. Well, my friends, the answer is brunch, brunch and more brunch. 1. Bang Bang, Phibsborough Exactly what the doctor prescribed for severe hangovers – simple, no bullshit breakfast and brunch burgers. Delightful. And they serve unreal coffee too. You’ll […]

8 years ago

It’s good to have a hobby. It’s healthy. With that in mind, a few like-minded lads from work and myself decided to put a little group together, something designed to stimulate the intellect and provide an outlet for good wholesome fun. I’d initially toyed with the idea of a book club… before utterly dismissing it […]

8 years ago

Tibradden Mountain Trail is that nice mix of being doable when slightly hungover, having planned nothing AND rewarding with a sense of having actually done something with your weekend. Win. Shoes? I wouldn’t wear Converse but you’ll get away without boots. Map? It’s well marked so you’re probably okay, but Sheet 50 OSI if you […]

8 years ago

In all our years growing up and living in Dublin, nothing has felt quite like an episode of The Simpsons than the opening of Krispy Kreme in Blanchardstown. Ever since the doughnut joint swung open its doors last week, people have flocked to West Dublin to get their fix. The madness has not been limited […]

8 years ago

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, you’ll know that Conor McGregor enters back into the octagon early this Sunday morning. The UFC 229 event will be broadcast all around the world with hundreds of millions of people watching. But, if you want to watch in the capital, it seems as though you’ll have to […]

8 years ago

The highest starting salaries in Ireland have been revealed and Dublin is far below the national average, according to a new survey. Conducted by gradireland, the ‘Graduate Salary & Graduate Recruitment Trends Survey 2016’ revealed that the national average for starting salaries is currently €28,461, while the average starting salary in the capital is €24,000. […]

8 years ago