Elon Musk takes a pop at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s school attack response
A Sinn Féin TD disputed claims made about Varadkar by Musk. Elon Musk has taken to his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to criticise Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The tweets come following the knife attack outside the Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square East on Thursday that left three children and their adult carer injured and the subsequent riots […]
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Dublin charity cancel weekly soup run ‘in light of the stabbings and senseless riots’
“We are extremely heartbroken.” Muslim Sisters of Eire, a volunteer organisation that provides a range of support services for homeless, women and youth, have been forced to cancel their weekly soup run due to the riots that took place in Dublin city centre on Thursday evening. This charity, which is predominantly made up of Muslim […]
2 years ago
5 people injured following an attack outside a Dublin primary school
Breaking news A number of people including children have reportedly been attacked in an ongoing “serious incident” in Dublin City centre. The incident happened outside Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East, as children were coming out of school at around 1.40pm. According to the The Irish Times, a man attacked a group of people, including […]
2 years ago
Girls Aloud confirm reunion tour and Dublin gig for 2024
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the underground… Girls Aloud has announced they will reunite next year for a tour across the UK and Ireland. The four bandmates – Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts – will reunite in memory of their lost member, Sarah Harding, who tragically passed away from […]
2 years ago
You need to hear Ronan Keating’s cover of this classic Christmas song
Brought to you by Rockshore. Please drink responsibly. You can thank us later We’ve officially hit giddy season folks, bringing with it a sense of excitement, anticipation, and of course, the return of the Christmas bop. Whether it’s on our commute, in the kitchen, or if our colleagues will tolerate it, in the office, there’s no […]
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Irish band Lankum’s German gig cancelled because of ‘political stance’
Lankum are set to perform at the highly anticipated Gig For Gaza in the 3Arena. Irish folk band Lankum have reportedly had a gig in Germany cancelled due to the group’s “political stance” regarding their support of Palestine. The band were due to play on Sunday night, November 19, along with Gloria De Oliveira, at the TransCentury […]
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20 of the best sandwich spots in Dublin, for lunchtime and beyond
A constant source of comfort, nourishment and pure, unadulterated joy. In life, there’s not really a scenario you’ll find yourself in where a sandwich isn’t appropriate. From the meaty, cheesy creation you order yourself to get through the workday to the crisp sambos that are doled out once 2am hits at a wedding, there’s something […]
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18 sandwiches In Dublin you should absolutely treat yourself to this Friday afternoon
From the lunch-time savour, the late-night standby to the day-off source of pure and unadulterated joy Despite an ever-growing of options for lunch in Dublin, many of us revert to type and head for the humble ol’ sandwich on our lunchtime break. Through the years, the things that have been placed between two slices of […]
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Ireland’s largest Craft and Design Fair returns to the RDS next month
An independent business haven where you could definitely tick off a substantial chunk of your Christmas shopping. There are a handful of Dublin activities that are intrinsically linked with Christmas time in the city – catching a glimpse of the glitzy window displays at Brown Thomas, sharing a festive pint with childhood pals in your […]
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George’s Street’s new opener Kicky’s puts a playful spin on traditional dishes
When chef-turned-influencer Eric Matthews announced the opening of his own restaurant alongside industry stalwart Richie Barrett, expectations were understandably sky-high. Former Chapter One Head Chef Matthews amassed a loyal following with his online cook-alongs during lockdown, and his playful personality shines through the carefully compiled menu at Kicky’s. Dubliners who came of age in the […]
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6 early houses that still open their doors to Dublin’s morning air
A dying breed of bar While regular pubs can open at 10.30am, Dublin still has a handful of bars that have secured a special license which allows them to open from Monday to Saturday at 7 am. Originally geared towards sailors, dockers, market traders, fishermen and hauliers, now they are frequented by revellers, shift workers, […]
2 years ago
Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub has accumulated a €2m loss
McGregor’s Crumlin pub accumulated a €432,000 loss last year, The Independent has reported. New figures for the business indicate that McGregor’s Black Forge Inn has continued to rack up losses. According to newly-filed accounts for Jemi Ventures, the company that operates the pub, last year’s losses amounted to €432,000. However, RTÉ News has reported a […]
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