One of the great things about Dublin is that it never stops evolving, it never stops improving, and it never ceases in its quest to be right up there with the best cities in Europe. It’s practically unrecognisable from the place it was 20 years ago, and for the most part that’s a positive thing. […]

10 years ago

Fancy yourself as the next James Bond in Casino Royale? Well then, this is the competition for you… The Fitzwilliam Card Club are running a Poker Academy, which will be an introductory course to live Texas Hold’em tournament play. The course will consist of 4 classes over a month, and following each class, participants will […]

10 years ago

“bullet proof vests… tazers… everything. “When they pulled up all i was thinking was ‘i am NOT getting done like Jean Charles de Menezes’. when they shoot first, ask in depth questions later….“ This is a pretty chilling story, relayed on Twitter by the (awesome) London-based artist and photographer Ray Fiasco. Security has been heightened […]

10 years ago

Bigging up Dublin’s fair city is kind of our bag, but we have to admit that beyond the city the county has plenty more to offer in sheer natural beauty. Plenty of folks leave the city these days to visit the West with its mythic charm, but you don’t need to go that far to […]

10 years ago

Usually, when I arrive at a restaurant to be greeted by fun, enthusiastic staff, I assume this will be a sign of good things to come. By that token, I expected my dinner this week at The Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg St. to be great. A bread plate was waiting for us before we ordered […]

10 years ago

If you’re a non-drinker, or you just want a break from the sauce this weekend, we’ve got you covered. We’ve had a bit of nose around and found these six cool and wholesome activities to do this weekend… ‘Secret’ Exhibition At The Science Gallery Dublin The latest exhibition at the Dublin’s Science Gallery is well […]

10 years ago

Up for a bit of time travelling this weekend? If so, you can re-experience the formative decades of your life in just one evening at the Noughty ’90s party at 4 Dame Lane tonight. To celebrate the by-gone decades of the ’90s and the noughties, the pub will be playing the greatest tunes dating from […]

10 years ago

A couple of years ago writing here I used to constantly bemoan the lack of good seafood in Ireland. The situation was a complete joke, for an island perched on the edge of the Atlantic, with most people doing well to get a bit of plasticky frozen cod from the local chipper as their fish […]

10 years ago

Guinness is the most famous beer in Ireland, but strict vegetarians and vegans have never been able to have a pint of the black stuff, because of the use of isinglass in the brewing process. Isinglass is a product that’s made from dried fish bladders and has always been essential to the removal of excess […]

10 years ago

Welcome my friends, to 13 totally chocolate free recipes to satisfy the sweet tooth in you during the horrendously tough last week of Lent. So yes, you may dine on these treats to your heart’s desire, without experiencing any Catholic Guilt. Ideal.  Happy eating! 1. Cinnamon Apple Pecan Pudding Full recipe here. Photo cred: www.bbcgoodfood.com 2. Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Full […]

10 years ago

With the weekend (and payday) nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll be eating out over the next few days, so here’s little something for consideration: Da Mimmo’s new premises. You may be unfamiliar with the pizzeria on North Strand Road, but it was voted one of the best pizza spots in Dublin at […]

10 years ago

Galway is small but extraordinary. And the only way to explore it is on foot.  It’s so easy to access from anywhere else in the country, with the train dropping you off literally in the heart of the city.  Rain, hail or shine – the place is bloody gorgeous, and here’s why… 1. Eyre Square The minute you leave the […]

10 years ago