Fans were queuing for tickets for U2’s Joshua Tree anniversary gig all weekend but there were still some left very angry when the concert sold out in under ten minutes. The original tickets were priced between €39 and €186 but just minutes after they sold out, hundreds appeared on sites like SeatWave and GetMeIn for much higher prices. Many were angry […]

10 years ago

While tickets sold out for U2’s Joshua Tree gig at Croke Park in just minutes, some diehard fans made sure that they were front of the line by queuing overnight. And it seems that Bono wanted to make sure they didn’t go hungry, as he reportedly arranged for pizza to delivered to some of those waiting […]

10 years ago

If you still haven’t managed to get your hands on a pair of tickets to U2, it looks like the gig will be going ahead with or without you (sorry). The Dublin band will bring their Joshua Tree Tour to Croke Park this summer, with many fans queuing all weekend for a chance to see their […]

10 years ago

Ever arrived into the city, late and hungry, and wondered if there was anywhere at all you could get a cheap meal that doesn’t involve looking at a Eurosaver menu? Well you’re in luck – there are plenty of places to get a feed late around midnight in our fair city. 1. Trocadero, 4 St […]

10 years ago

Dear sandwich makers, producers, artists and experimenters of the city and the world over, On behalf of the sarnie lovers of the country, let us first state that we salute you. You remind us of simpler, pre-sweat patch times, when such treats would be delivered to us by the lunchbox stork, the possibility of a wheeled-in-telly was always pretty […]

10 years ago

Gardaí seized these massive stacks of dollah billz in Dublin yesterday. The wads of tens, twenties, fifties and even a few hundred euro notes were found in a cash box and what looks like a shoe box. Take a look: That’s a serious amount of cash! Just think of all the things you could buy… […]

10 years ago

All residents at Apollo House have now moved out of the building, following an order from the High Court yesterday. The Home Sweet Home group had initially vowed to defy the order and stay in the Tara Street building until suitable accommodation was found for all homeless residents. However, taxis arrived at Apollo House this morning […]

10 years ago

It’s cold, you’re back to work, you’ve prob got the flu and you’re just feeling pretty damn miserable. Well cheer up Charlie, because luck could come your way. Time to do the Euromillions, get your granny and your granny’s friends to light all the candles they own and pray you win the €60m jackpot this week. Just think, you could […]

10 years ago

#Fitspo this, new-year-new-me that.  January is the month of non-indulgence; cutting back, toning up and cracking down.  But a whole month without a cheat meal would be a very sad month altogether.  So why not save up some calories and book into one of the following Dublin establishments for the best cheat meal of your life.  […]

10 years ago

We’ve found a new spot for you to try the next time you fancy eating out: BO·CO. Located in what used to be Bodkins Bar and The Hungry Mexican, this D1 restaurant and bar only opened in December after a lengthy process of importing a wood-fired oven from France and taste-testing their menu to perfection. While the […]

10 years ago

Gas. Just gas. Check out this hilarious receipt from Marks & Spencer’s Dundrum, shared by user shanedelahunty, where the customer in question was found to be purchasing not one, but two Giant Choc Butts. Mmm, tasty. M&S staff having fun with product naming from ireland And at €3? BARGAIN! No January diet around here then. […]

10 years ago

I dreaded going Christmas shopping last minute, but I didn’t have a choice as there was no other opportunity for me to go. I expected to have to battle through the crowds and stand in enormous queues to pay. I was surprised to find that the only place that was difficult to navigate was the […]

10 years ago