Damn, even the Poolbeg Chimneys are having a summer glow up ⁠ Work has officially started on one of Dublin’s most iconic symbols, the Poolbeg Towers. The towers will soon be getting back to their red-and-white glory, with work underway to give them a fresh lick of paint. Visitors to the Sandymount and Great South […]

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A judging panel session will be moved from the UK to Ireland Despite being considered to be a very British success story, some of the judging for the Great Taste Awards will be held outside of the UK for the first time in its 30-year history. Post-Brexit import controls on products have forced the organisers […]

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The popular Irish music festival won’t be going ahead this year despite much anticipation. The Sligo-based music festival announced yesterday via Instagram that they have had to cancel the event this year just a week before it was set to begin. Organisers of the Wild Roots festival, which takes place every year at Hazelwood Demesne […]

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Summer has officially hit our fair city Not all weeks in hospitality are created equal, and while there was a fair bit of positivity washing around the city these last seven days there was also some hard news in the form of a much-beloved arcade restaurant announcing its shock closure. With the Irish Restaurant Awards […]

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The sun was shining, the ribbon was cut, and the tarmac was freshly poured – all was ready to go when I queued up among plenty of eager visitors to be one of the first to try out Emerald Park’s two new roller coasters, Na Fianna Force and The Quest.  The two rides are part […]

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The problematic portal opened back up on North Earl this week, and although we’re glad to see at least one Dublin project come to fruition (unlike the ones below), it seems everyone is still scratching their heads trying to figure out why exactly we need it. Whether you’re a lover or a hater of the infamous […]

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“Dublin is one of those cities that we are looking at as part of that process this Summer.” An NFL game in Ireland is taking a further step closer to reality. This summer, the NFL’s operations team will visit Dublin to conduct a feasibility study on the city, its stadia and other elements, per NFL […]

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With the ongoing tragedy and destruction happening in Gaza at the moment, you might have chosen to boycott the Eurovision this year after their decision to let Israel participate. If you’re looking for alternatives to the event while also looking to support Palestine, then we’ve got you covered. Even if Eurovision’s not your thing, there’s […]

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The closure orders were issued across the country Highest number of Enforcement Orders were issued since the start of the year on Irish hospitality businesses, across the month of April the closure orders numbered 21. Some Enforcement Orders were issued due to a wide variety of reasons, including some severe evidence of rodent infestation, ongoing […]

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For when that payday feels too far away Between the cozzy liv, inflation and rising prices we’re all just scraping by at this point, waiting until that all-too-important payday. Good food is an instant serotonin booster, but eating out can be pricey. These Dublin spots are perfect if you’re looking for something tasty without dipping […]

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Capri Nights is brought to you by Peroni Nastro Azzurro. Over 21s only. Please drink responsibly. Enjoy an Italian getaway without having to board a flight There’s a lot to love about the Caprese lifestyle. There’s the food, bursting with the flavours of fresh tomato and basil. There’s the laidback vibes of a Mediterranean island. […]

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Tasty tasters for when you are feeling like a special night out out For those of you who aren’t au fait with the world of tasting menus, they are dishes offered at certain restaurants, consisting of sample portions of several different dishes, served in several courses for a set price. It’s a great way to […]

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