Get two wears out of the Halloween costume this year. Not sure what to be doing with your kids this long weekend? It might be time for another trip to Dublin Zoo, as kids go free this weekend if they’re in costume. Dublin Zoo is celebrating Halloween weekend with a jam-packed schedule of family fun […]

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Stoker stans, assemble. As originators of the holiday, here in Ireland we take Halloween very seriously – and no erecting of Christmas shops in August will change that. Alongside scary movie marathons and trick-or-treating, Halloween is also an opportunity to celebrate one of the most prominent pioneers of horror as we know it, Dublin-born Bram […]

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Lots of events to be getting involved in over the bank holiday weekend. Day of the Dead, or “Día de los Muertos,” is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honour and remember deceased loved ones. It often involves creating colourful altars with offerings, sugar skulls, marigold flowers, and the sharing of […]

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This is unfortunately not Proof’s first break-in of 2023. Following two break-ins in Dublin city centre last week, another Thomas Street business fell victim to one last night. Proof Urban Italian, which is just a three minute walk from Hyper Goat café which was also broken into last week, has shared with us the impact, […]

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“We’re so excited to finally have a semi-permanent place where we can call home.” We have long hoped for a permanent Bahay location in Dublin and were gutted when they were forced to pull out of the space they had lined up in Blanchardstown this time last year due to “enormous costs“. While they are […]

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Huge news for the millennial parish. In an arrival that’s guaranteed to spur a flurry of “could I BE anymore excited?” and “tag yourself, I’m Ross’s leather pants” social posts, the FRIENDS Experience has landed in Dublin after a successful European tour, and is now open for Dublin fanatics to visit. Created by Warner Bros. […]

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By all accounts, the band are making up for lost time with their rescheduled Irish dates. If you’ve found it in your heart to forgive the Arctic Monkeys for the last minute gig cancellation fiasco over the summer and are 3Arena-bound this week, we’ve got you covered. A good spot for a pint near the […]

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This hotel restaurant proves itself as a must visit in its own right. Last month we got the opportunity to try the new menu from Mapas restaurant, based within Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney. Mapas is a contemporary Irish restaurant that strives to create an exceptional dining experience in a relaxed casual environment. They focus […]

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Something to look out for next time you’re in the area. The sculpture, officially titled “Meeting Place”, has been fondly nick-named by locals as “The Hags with the Bags”. As with most nicknames, some people love it, others, not so much. The sculpture shows two everyday women sitting down after a busy day of shopping […]

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The season of spookiness is well and truly upon us. As the crisp autumn leaves paint the city streets, and the air turns considerably chillier than it has been as of late, Dublin prepares for Halloween with a host of events to get involved with this spooky season. From ghost hunts, to flea markets, fancy […]

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To Win Just Once will take on a whole new meaning depending on the match results. After comedian Jack Whitehall’s scheduling mishap which saw his 3Arena gig coincide with the Ireland v Scotland match, leading him to end his set by commentating the game while it played on a big screen behind him, event organisers […]

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Irish-born, London-based Sean McGirr has just been announced as Sarah Burton’s successor in the fashion house McGirr’s new role comes after the head of the brand for the last 13 years, Sarah Burton, took her final bow at Paris Fashion Week passing the metaphorical baton to the Dubliner. This marks a new era for the designer […]

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