What I love most about my job is that I get to find all the new places in the city. There isn’t a day that goes by when I’m not blown away by hidden corners of Dublin, or nooks and crannies that – somehow – I’ve been missing for all these years.  With the sun […]

10 years ago

So you want to bring your mammy somewhere nice to eat, but you’re not too sure where. You probably don’t want to be taking her somewhere where she can’t hear herself think, doesn’t like the cut of that shifty-lookin’ waiter, or deems the menu to have more notions than food. In no particular order, here […]

10 years ago

We’ve shown you some pretty dodgy parking jobs in recent years.  Like this one, this one and this one.  But this particular one spotted in Liffey Valley on Thursday is just f*cking bizarre. No words needed, just take a look for yourself:  I mean, WHAT ON EARTH was going through their minds?  Parking in the […]

10 years ago

Brunch + sunshine = brunchshine.  What a whopper f*cking day it is out there.  According to Met Éireann it’s gonna be “dry today with long spells of bright sunshine”.  Heaven.  We’ve rounded up 10 tasty places you can enjoy brunch under the sun in the great outdoors today. Enjoy.  1. Brioche — Ranelagh Fight off […]

10 years ago

Maybe it’s the competition from places like Ranelagh and Rathmines, or maybe it’s the slightly older demographic – but for some reason, Sandymount has always somewhat underdelivered when it came to brunch. Of course, there are exceptions – Pete’s, in particular, is a diamond in the rough, and has always been well worth a journey […]

10 years ago

We told you a few weeks ago that ‘The Crew From 3fe Are Setting Up A New Location And It Could Be The Best Yet‘… It opened just over a week ago and has been packed every day since. Anywhere serving 3fe coffee is gonna be an automatic hit but add unique, tasty, artisan […]

10 years ago

Travelled miles to watch the clash between Ireland and Wales?  Starving? Knackered? Craving a pint?  Don’t go hungry pet, there are an abundance of gorgeous eateries within close distance of the Aviva.  Here are seven of our personal faves.  1. The French Paradox — Ballsbridge  This dreamy hidden gem in only a stone’s throw from the […]

10 years ago

We prefer our canines to most humans, and we think it’s fair to say most of you lot are the same too. And what’s absolutely deadly for us Dubliners is that you’re never too far from a pub or eatery that feels the same way. Here’s our pick of some of the very best puppy loving places you […]

10 years ago

We’ve brought you 11 Super-Sound Places To Take Your Mammy While She’s Visiting Dublin before.  But for Dublin natives these might not be the most exhilarating of places.  So we’ve rounded up another five for you all – ‘cos we’re sound like that.  1. Afternoon Tea @ The Shelbourne For €98 for 2 people, you can have afternoon tea […]

10 years ago

We know it’s probably been a faaaairly saucy weekend, but sure you can’t end it all now can you? It’s not what Paddy would have wanted. There’s nothing better than a Sunday rollover to keep the good vibes going before we have to crawl into work with our heads hanging low — but sure look, […]

10 years ago

Sometimes the only things stopping us from making our own brunch at home is time and laziness… It takes a tiny bit of effort, and a little bit of time, and sometimes they are two things we don’t want to forfeit over a relaxing weekend.  However, if you’re just feeling too lazy to go outside, here […]

10 years ago

Heads up rail users, the DART is having some issues this morning.  Maybe it’s hungover like the rest of us… Due to a signal fault services between Connolly and Clontarf Road stops have been stopped.  Signal fault at Connolly. Services currently stopped between Connolly and Clontarf Rd – staff rectifying, further update shortly — Iarnród […]

10 years ago