Happy almost Christmas! Can you believe it’s already December 16th? Because I can’t. The run-up to Christmas can often be chaotic, with everyone running in different directions trying to pick up some last-minute groceries and gifts. But it’s important to remember that Christmas comes but once a year, which is why it’s nice to take […]

7 years ago

Paddy’s Day, the day that people all over the world don their greenery and shamrocks and milk their Irish heritage for all it’s worth. Celebrated all over the world, rivers are dyed, iconic landmarks are lit up and streets are closed off for parades of proud patriots to march through. Though the parties abroad are […]

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DCC released a statement on the matter earlier today. Dublin City Council staff have been facing public backlash following the removal of coats from the Ha’penny Bridge earlier this week. Organised by Paddy Fryers of Co Monaghan, the ‘warm for winter’ initiative saw people donate coats to be given to the homeless. A video circulated […]

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It’s hard to believe that The Frames have been making music for three decades. To mark the 30th year of working together, the legendary Irish group has announced a one-off show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on 20 June, 2020. Glen Hansard and Co. are responsible for some of this country’s greatest ever songs; including […]

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You had me at Halloumi Spice Bag. Ramen, to me, is life. I love everything about it; the savoury soup, the noodle slurping, the spicy ones, the salty ones, the endless possibilities of dish variations, and even the mess. It’s a warming bowl of pure joy and, much like pizza, when it’s bad it’s still […]

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The 2020 Dublin gig announcements keep on coming and 1980s icons Duran Duran have just thrown their hat into the ring with a St. Anne’s Park show in June. The group, led by Simon Le Bon, formed in Birmingham in 1978 and went on to achieve huge international success with a string of classics like […]

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The show has been cancelled due to the effects of Storm Atiyah. Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights show for today has been cancelled. Organisers took to social media yesterday evening to announce the news, which follows concerns over the effects of Storm Atiyah. The statement reads: “Following a consultation from Met Eireann regarding dangerous winds forecasted […]

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The donated jackets, which appeared on the bridge earlier this week, have been removed. Dublin City Council has responded to the ‘Warm for Winter’ initiative, asking people not to leave clothes hanging on the Ha’penny Bridge. Earlier this week, coats were noticed hanging on Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge, appearing alongside a poster reading: “If you need […]

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Sign us up. Each year, December seems to be the designated social ‘catching up’ month. A month of bumping into old friends you haven’t seen in ages and promising to meet up or grab a coffee together soon. Sometimes you follow through, sometimes you don’t. But either way, it’s always good to have a few […]

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Shane MacGowan will perform a live version of Fairytale of New York on next week’s Late Late Show. In case you were still struggling to feel the Christmas spirit, MacGowan is sure to serenade you into the festive mood with a live rendition of his biggest song, Fairytale of New York. Following Friday’s episode of […]

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If you’re not hosting this Christmas, you’re probably heading over to someone else’s house to have some food and enjoy a few drinks. And you can’t show up empty-handed! So, you may want to get yourself down to your local O’Briens Wine and avail of some of the incredible offers they have on premium spirits […]

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“The work that has gone into the 2019 Gaiety Panto is no laughing matter and Aladdin is one of the most spectacular shows in years.”  Is there such thing as the ‘Best Panto in Ireland’? I don’t think so. Each one caters to a different need – The Helix is always the funniest thanks to […]

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