As we stumbled our way back into work this week, a lot of us were getting our ‘later than usual’ buses so we could squeeze an extra few minutes of sleep in.  Ten extra minutes in the morning could be the difference between a good day and a ‘get outta my way’ sort of day. […]

9 years ago

While the majority of our towns were clean in 2017, the latest survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) showed increased litter levels in Dublin City Centre, in disadvantaged areas of our cities, and on roads outside of towns. Ballymun in Dublin was judged the second most littered area in the country, with […]

9 years ago

“The sun machine is coming down/and we’re gonna have a party” If the very mention of David Bowie sends you into a sequinned alter-ego tizzy, then chances are you’re already buzzing for this month’s Dublin Bowie Festival.  Taking place in various cultural venues across the city from the 4-10 January, the DBF is a whirlwind […]

9 years ago

Mattress Mick is well known for his hilarious, low-budget YouTube videos, and his latest one has really knocked it out of the park.  A few days ago he posted this Wizard of Oz-themed ad for the January sales in his shops.  Mickeala Murphy stars as Dorothy, while Mick plays Toto and his business partner Paul Kelly […]

9 years ago

For anyone hoping to buy their own home in Dublin in 2018, it’s not looking great. The latest property report by Myhome.ie has outlined some tough times ahead for Dublin’s property market – and wannabe homeowners should take note.  Their Dublin property analysis showed that the capital has seen the sharpest acceleration in house price […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever talked to your brother or male mates and heard what they think gals chat about you’d think us ladies are the sweetest creatures on earth. Not true. The reality is portrayed absolutely feckin perfectly in the latest comedy sketch by hilarious lasses Emma Doran and Jen Hatton, where they compare men’s expectations of […]

9 years ago

Make sure to bring your brolly if you’re heading out in Dublin tonight, folks!  Thousands will brace the foul weather tonight to ring in the New Year in town, but those who’ve opted to stay in should feel really smug right now.  Heavy showers have been forecast into the early hours of the morning, so […]

9 years ago

The new year is finally here and hopefully 2019 will be one of the best yet. What better way to ring in this new year than to make plans to catch up with old friends and tick off your Dublin bucket list. You know, those activities you’ve always wanted to do but you’ve been too […]

9 years ago

Whether you’ve just moved up to the big shmoke or you’re travelling around the country and end up in Dublin for New Years Eve this year, it can be a little bit daunting to make plans when the only person you’ve spoken to is the lad who made you an eggnog latte in Starbucks the […]

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Time rewinded and last night, the famous Dubliners took to our screens once again to play some beautiful music as Ryan Tubridy hosted The Late Late Show: Dubliners Tribute – 30 Years On. People took to social media to share their love for the famous band and expressed how much they missed some of its founding […]

9 years ago

An Irish priest living in Florida has won €500,000 on the Euromillions Plus draw while visiting home for Christmas.  Dublin Live reports that the retired cleric picked up the winning ticket at Donnybrook Fair in Malahide. He had been home visiting relatives in Dublin for Christmas. The generous Father revealed that he intends to share […]

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In March 1987, a special edition of The Late Late Show honoured 25 years of The Dubliners, one of Irish music’s finest exports. Acts such as Christy Moore, U2, Jim McCann and the Pogues joined Gay Byrne and the lads themselves for two hours of craic agus ceol as stories were told, tunes were played the power of […]

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