Every week we’ll look at a village along the Dart line and see what there is to do there for the day. Greystones, while technically in Wicklow, is along the Dublin Area Rapid Transport route, so we’re going to count it. There are plenty of reasons to go to Greystones, and not just because you’re […]

10 years ago

There’s something so fantastic and so rare about a pub that also happens to serve a bangin’ brunch…  You needn’t ever be too far from the bar, yet there’s endless food options for all your hungover needs. The dream really, isn’t it? Behold, our beloved Back Page on Phibsborough Road.  Famous as a sports bar, as […]

10 years ago

There are hundreds of taxis in Dublin, you can’t walk down a street in the city without seeing at least one. And thanks to the National Transport Authority every official operating taxi must have a legit licence. But not this taxi, this taxi caught by Gardaí in Dublin City last night had neither a licence nor […]

10 years ago

Less than a week after pay day and we are already severely, depressingly, soul-destroyingly BROKE.  Like we may not survive the rest of this month unless we don’t spend a single penny more.  But with these hacks there can be a lil light at the end of the tunnel. It’s gonna be ok. 1. Put a […]

10 years ago

Irish people turned out in force this evening outside the US Embassy in Ballsbridge to protest Donald Trump’s immigration ban. Organised by activist group United Against Racism, hundreds braved the wind and rain in an effort to spread their message of inclusion. Take a look at the crowds that amassed. Incredible crowd gathered outside the American Embassy in […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a pretty substantial rock over the past few days, you’ll have heard that Mr Ed Sheeran is gracing Dublin with his presence once more and the people are pretty bloody happy about it.  So happy, that even in the most miserable weather we’ve seen in months, people have been waiting […]

10 years ago

Every year, millions of euro in unclaimed tax is left with the tax man. At this time of year, we could all use a financial windfall but there are hundreds of euro in refunds being passed up by individuals all over the country. Many PAYE workers assume that all of their tax affairs are handled in […]

10 years ago

Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued for Irish waters over the next couple of days. According to Met Éireann, the two warnings include a Gale Warning and a Small Craft Warning. Both have been issued today and both concern coastal regions.  STATUS YELLOW Gale Warning South to southeast winds will occasionally reach gale force […]

10 years ago

Being a cyclist in Dublin can be a scary thing, as you can see above. Uploaded by Thejollyguitarist to YouTube, this video shows a motorist pulling a sudden left hook manoeuvre on two cyclists (the one visible and the one recording).  Was the driver too close to the bicycle user? Give us your thoughts in the comments. […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing we love and have an intense appreciation for, it’s whiskey.  And we are over the moon to have just learned of the latest Irish whiskey to hit the market… Feast your eyes on Roe & Co – a new, premium, Blended Irish Whiskey  Slick, right? Diageo’s move into the premium Irish Whiskey category was announced with the launch of Roe […]

10 years ago

We all love a good pop-up.  The excitement, the passion for food, the limited edition-ness of it all – they really are one of our favourite foodie concepts.  So when we heard that one of our favourite healthy food delivery crews were holding one this week we got verrrrryyy excited altogether.  If you haven’t tried […]

10 years ago

Currently unemployed or looking to move jobs? Then you need to haul ass to this slick, free event on Thursday March 2, 2017 in The Mansion House on Dawson Street.  The UpStarter Technology Recruitment event, sponsored by Accenture, aims to connect jobseekers with some of Ireland’s most innovative startups and technology companies in a casual setting. Companies attending on the night include:  […]

10 years ago