London is practically just a hop, skip and a jump away from Dublin and, since it’s one of the most popular cities in the world, us Dubliners should really be taking more advantage of our proximity. All you need is a good enough excuse to make the trip — so we’ve assembled seven good reasons […]

8 years ago

Blow off some steam and really indulge yourself at Taste of Dublin this month. Returning to the Iveagh Gardens from June 14-17, the food festival is back with more talks and demos while showcasing some of the top producers in Irish food. But today we wanna tell you about some of the best ways to […]

8 years ago

It’s that special time of year again, the moment that our city’s foodies await with bated breath: Taste of Dublin. Returning to the Iveagh Gardens from June 14-17, the food festival is once again showcasing some of Ireland’s top producers of food and drinks. Every year this food lover’s festival has a different theme and this […]

8 years ago

There’s so much to love about jolly old London. With so many things to do, and so nearby, every Irish person needs to pay this great city a visit at least once in their lifetime. Boasting a population of nearly nine million people, you better believe this metropolis is positively brimming with spectacular sights, sounds […]

8 years ago

Here at Lovin Dubin we’re passionate about our city and the people that shape it.  We adore informing you about the hottest places to munch, have a few scoops or just chill out. We’ve started a new series however, that takes a deeper look in to what makes Dublin, Dublin!  *Hint hint, it’s the people […]

8 years ago

The Bank Holiday Friday that keeps on giving. ???? If you’re out and about town right now you might catch a glimpse of Oscar winner, Jared Leto, who performed with his band, Thirty Seconds To Mars, at the 3arena on Wednesday night.  One lucky Dubliner managed to spot the actor and get a picture with him outside Cornucopia on […]

8 years ago

It’s always the case with festivals. You try to organise it with your mates months in advance, nobody shows any interest and then when the event rolls round everyone is asking around to see if there are any tickets left.  With this in mind Forbidden Fruit, which takes places throughout this June Bank Holiday weekend […]

8 years ago

If you’re in two minds about how to start your Bank Holiday weekend than this could be for you.  The National Concert Hall is showing the critically-acclaimed 1976 film, Taxi Driver, with a live performance from the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.  The film portrays Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old honorably discharged U.S. Marine who becomes lonely and depressed living in isolation in New York City.  […]

8 years ago

As you already know, here at Lovin Dubin – We’re passionate about our city.  We adore finding the tastiest dishes, the quirkiest bars and the trendiest places to go, but if there’s one thing that brings this city to life, it’s the people that live and work here. The change-makers of Dublin come from many […]

8 years ago

Bank Holidays are beautiful aren’t they?  We look forward to them as much as we look forward to Christmas. Well, nearly as much as Christmas anyway. Planning what to do with those three glorious days can be hard though, because there is so much to choose from.  So, we’ve rounded up five events this weekend […]

8 years ago

Pub grub is an all time favourite of mine. You get a big meal and you’re totally full for the entire day afterwards. I tend to crave it most on the weekends, so when I felt hunger strike on Saturday, I decided to visit a bar that has recently opened in Sandyford. Sandyford House is a […]

8 years ago

Snow Patrol have announced that they will play dates in The SSE Arena in Belfast and Dublin’s 3Arena in December as part of their brand new tour for their fresh album Wildness. The belfast gig will take place on December 7 while the Dublin concert will take place a couple of days later on December 11.  Tickets […]

8 years ago