Yes, the dreamy haze that were your college years are now over. Contrary to popular belief (of teenage dopes) you haven’t hit your twilight years just yet. The world is your oyster now; you own this city.  Here are 22 reasons why. 1. You don’t go to the pub/club based on the specials Gone are […]

10 years ago

Dublin is the best place on earth when the sun shines -so it’s always nice to celebrate by knocking back a few cold ones. But, where to? Everyone has their own favourite spot for a few bevvies in the sunshine, so we’ve rounded up a selection of the best across the city just in time for the Bank Holiday […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably walked past Fiorentina a hundred times without ever noticing that it’s there. Located on the corner of Parliament Street and Dame Street/Lord Edward Street – straight across the road from The Ivy – it’s a perfectly anonymous Italian restaurant with an interior that looks like your granny’s gaff. It’s a solid, traditional joint with […]

10 years ago

Limerick – you’re a gem. But jam-packed with shams, greasy chips, giant grannies and Top Pizza, there’s so much to this city that the capital couldn’t possibly hold a candle to. Sorry Dubs, but there’s no arguing with a list like this… 1. Tommy Mac the accordion player There isn’t a person in Limerick who hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

Forbidden Fruit, ya little ride. All the fun of a festival without having to trek too far or sleep in a sweaty tent. Taking place over the next three days in Kilmainham, we’ve drawn up a delish list of all the info you’re likely to need for the weekend ahead. 1. Opening times Friday: 4pm Saturday: 2pm Sunday: 2pm […]

10 years ago

Exactly what the doctor ordered on a Thursday morning… Sweet Republic have teamed up with their new neighbours on Bachelor’s Walk, The Rolling Donut for their new shake of the month. And the results are pretty frickin’ spectacular. Introducing The Rosy Lee… A fresh sourdough pink velvet donut covered in chocolate ganache and Oreo crumble served with a luxurious chocolate fudge Oreo […]

10 years ago

When your head hits the road really hard, all you see if white. Like a clap of thunder and the accompanying flash of lightning: pure white. No flash of life; just a void of white. Is it death? Well, no. Not for me at least; in my case last week, the only crack was in the […]

10 years ago

Just down the road from its sister establishment, Dice Bar, the incredible WUFF and a hop across the river from the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Ellis Street has just welcomed a mysterious new watering hole.  “Mysterious?”, you ask. Yes, mysterious. It hasn’t even been named yet… Kieran Finnerty, Dice Bar owner, previous owner of The Voodoo Lounge, Sin É and one of the original founders of […]

10 years ago

A little kid in Wicklow is distraught at the loss of a barbie shoe right now, but at least they’re being proactive about it.  Posted on Reddit, this sign was spotted sellotaped to a pole offering a €20 reward for the return of a small black doll’s shoe. If that sounds too good to be true, don’t worry, they […]

10 years ago

It’s a good day for weirdos. With minimal fuss and fanfare, Nestlé has just introduced a truly revolutionary product to the market: a KitKat that’s designed to be nibbled away, layer by layer. Yup. You heard us. The limited-edition version of the KitKat Chunky contains more chocolate and less wafer – and while it’s not quite that solid chocolate […]

10 years ago

UK celebrity chefs are all about Middle Eastern food and exciting flavours at the moment.  You could probably call it the Ottolenghi Effect. The middle class can’t get enough fatoosh, lentils or tahini. Salads and pulses are cool again. Cauliflower no longer gets covered in cheesy mornay sauce, but rather gets ground into pizza bases and baked whole with spices. […]

10 years ago

There are hundreds of start ups and business events every single year in Dublin, and they can be seriously hit and miss, especially with the Web Summit gone. That’s why I’m so excited to see Inside Intercom, which looks like an absolutely world class event that’s taking place next week in the Olympia. For those not familiar […]

10 years ago