“It is not possible for RTÉ to commit to a four-year contract or to this level of spend given the challenges we now face”. RTÉ is no longer looking to hire a Fair City photographer on a €60,000 a year contract. The salary for the advertised job raised eyebrows when it was made public last week. The […]

2 years ago

Wall to wall Rathmines openings, and saying farewell to two class cafés. While we can rejoice in the fact there are five times the amount of openers as there are closures, it’s always a bit gutting to see hospitality spots close in this city, especially two that opened amid the pandemic such as Hipkey café […]

2 years ago

From art exhibitions, to roller blading. We couldn’t possibly outline all the events this Culture Night, of which there are over 300, but we’ve given it a good go, picking our top 15 events we think you need to check out. These events have a little of everything, music, performance, art, and of course, a […]

2 years ago

Aphrodisiacs, elixirs and intimacy workshops. All in a wine bar off South William Street. If you’re looking to inject a bit of passion into your relationship, or you’re experiencing dating app fatigue and need to redirect, you’re in luck. There’s a night of spirituality, sensuality, and gastronomy making its way to Dublin very soon. Tantric […]

2 years ago

The country’s top horror podcast is gearing up for its first-ever live show in Ireland. The art of the live podcast is a tricky one to get right. Among the concerns that accompany all live performances – rapport with the audience, jitters and jokes not landing – the live podcast comes with its own set […]

2 years ago

Before Cuffing season comes oyster season September is officially the start of Irish oyster season, running straight through the Winter to April, easy way to remember the best time to slurp ’em are during the months with an ‘r’ in them. That means the next few months are the perfect time for you to get shucking, and […]

2 years ago

One Night for All. It’s officially that time again. Culture Night is back for 2023, in its 18th year. It officially launched in September 2006 when 40 venues opened for free and late in the evening in Dublin’s Temple Bar. This expanded citywide in 2007, more than doubling in size with 87 cultural institutions participating. […]

2 years ago

Gotta think of the backdrop girly whirlies Look, us millennials are a vain bunch and we’re alllll about that pretty and cohesive Instagram feed so it’s only natural that when we go out for a bite to eat or a cocktail to sip we’re drawn towards places that look fab. The swings in Sophie’s? It’s […]

2 years ago

Don’t @ us. We’re well aware of the fury the mere mention of the C word before at least November evokes, but when it comes to booking the group or couples dinners that populate Christmas week, you need to be organised well in advance. If you’ve got your eye on certain restaurants, waiting til October […]

2 years ago

“We are sad that we’ve had to take this route.” After nine years in business, Ground café in Sandyford Village have suddenly closed their doors. Their social media platforms and website for the café have all been deleted, with a Facebook post from the group Sandyford Village breaking the news to locals. Attached to Ground […]

2 years ago

It’s the collab we never knew we needed, but now that it’s here it makes perfect sense. Behind their unassuming Camden Street shop front, Hang Dai are well known as one of *the* places to head for delicious Chinese food and tastier tunes to accompany, with their sound system and guest DJ lineup almost as famous […]

2 years ago

Gotta think of the backdrop girly whirlies Look, us millennials are a vain bunch and we’re alllll about that pretty and cohesive Instagram feed so it’s only natural that when we go out for a bite to eat or a cocktail to sip we’re drawn towards places that look fab. The swings in Sophie’s? It’s […]

2 years ago