Our favourite worst nightmare. If you’re an Irish Arctic Monkeys fan, or simply a person with the internet, you’ll probably remember the last-minute cancellation of their Marlay Park gig earlier this summer. The band pulled out of the sold out gig with a day’s notice, announcing that frontman Alex Turner was suffering from acute laryngitis. […]

3 years ago

When one door closes, another one opens. Pala Pizza in Foxrock has now closed ahead of the opening of new bistro, Brighton Road. The pizza-by-the-slice spot caught the love and appreciation of the D18 postcode and beyond, rising quickly up the pizza fame ladder and even securing a place on our list of Dublin’s top […]

3 years ago

Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it? This summer in Ireland has largely consisted of us layered up in jumpers and raincoats, watching on as mainland Europe experiences an ongoing record-breaking heatwave. And while we wouldn’t wish that upon ourselves, it’d certainly be nice to enjoy at least *one* day where the heavens didn’t open up. […]

3 years ago

The New York City bar is making a trip to Dublin. The Dead Rabbit, based in New York City, has long been considered the World’s Best Bar. It was co-founded a decade ago by Belfast native Jack McGarry, and is naturally an Irish pub, complete with a Director of Irish Whiskey and a Music Director, […]

3 years ago

This comes following the assault of a US tourist on Talbot Street. The US Embassy has published a security alert for those travelling to Dublin following the recent surge in anti-social and violent behaviour, including the assault of an American tourist on Talbot Street last week. On July 25th they published the following: “With a […]

3 years ago

Let’s just keep these good vibes going. Following the huge demand for tickets this morning for the two Coldplay Dublin gigs next summer, the British band have announced a third and fourth date for September 1 and 2, 2024. A fourth Dublin show has been added for September 2, 2024. Presale tickets on sale now. […]

3 years ago

Titanic the Musical is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on the 1st until the 5th August, and with it, the fascination with the tragic shipwreck reignites once more. We spoke to two members of the upcoming cast, Bree Smith, who plays Second Class Passenger Alice Beane, who has a major taste for luxury, […]

3 years ago

There are some quality restaurants in the heart of Temple Bar. In recent years, Temple Bar has become little more than a tourist attraction that charges extortionate prices for a pint of plain. While it would take a lot to restore it to its former glory, it’s not beyond help, and there are still some […]

3 years ago

Following yesterday’s Taylor Swift misery, this comes as welcome news. Yesterday Coldplay announced their first shows in Dublin in six years, confirming they will play two shows in Croke Park on August 29th and August 30th 2024. The global sensations are bringing their Music Of The Spheres World Tour back to Europe next summer with a […]

3 years ago

Sure who could afford it? Neither Limerick or Kilkenny are staying in Dublin this Sunday, All-Ireland hurling final night, in a notable break from tradition. The Citywest and the Clayton, formerly the Burlington, have been staples of All-Ireland final nights on years gone by, with The Sunday Game generally broadcasting from the winning team’s hotel. […]

3 years ago

The icing on the cake of a perfect cinema weekend. Ever since we learned that Oppenheimer and Barbie were both coming out the same day (July 21) there has been a serious countdown on for this coming weekend. As if excitement levels couldn’t get any higher, the Irish Film Institute (IFI) have introduced a serious […]

3 years ago

The culinary offerings at Terminal 2 have been upped significantly in recent weeks. If you’ve flown through T2 at Dublin Airport recently, you’ll know the food and drink options are somewhat lacking. Unless you have time to set up camp in the queue for the Fallow Kitchen, you’ll be lucky to make it through with […]

3 years ago