It’s often said by Irish people that they never act the tourist in their own country, only when they’re abroad. And we, for one, think that should change.  For a small island, we’ve hundreds of place to see, visit, eat in and do all around the country – with a huge amount in the capital […]

10 years ago

If you’re a fan of sweet potato fries, chances are you’ve attempted to make them at home without much success. Instead of the light crispy fries you hope for you end up with oily, soggy wedges and a sense of despair. However, we’re here to lighten up your Tuesday with some fantastic news…  You can now […]

10 years ago

Ever get that craving, a hunger that can only be satiated by 13 beef patties? Anyone? Well someone out there must be asking for it, cos Aaron’s Takeaway in Kilsheelan, Tipperary (great county) has just started serving this megaburger dubbed ‘Notorious’. Gaze upon its beefy glory. Pic: Aaron’s Takeaway The humungous burger contains 13 beef patties, weighs about 5 feckin’ pounds, and it’ll set […]

10 years ago

Our community have tagged over 75,000 photos on Instagram with the hashtag #lovindublin, which they use whenever they see things they love in their city.  We pick a photo of the day every single day and to highlight the amazing quality we see, I thought I’d share 27 of the very best.  As you can see, […]

10 years ago

Looking for some ways to kill time this weekend that don’t involve being cold? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few of our suggestions. 1. Go for an absolutely savage brunch Look, this wouldn’t be Lovin feckin’ Dublin if we didn’t tell you to go for brunch every two seconds, […]

10 years ago

News broke out that actor Alan Rickman has passed from cancer ages only 69 earlier today. His seemingly sudden passing will come as a shock to many, and give us an opportunity to look over the hundreds of incredible memories he has bestowed upon us. We decided to compile a list of the pinnacles of his career, of […]

10 years ago

For those of you who aren’t so sure who exactly Colm Tobin is, (shame on you) he is an Irish Times columnist, a published author, a television writer and producer, a musician and composer and general gas ticket.  Not to mention absolute Twitter legend, for those of you au fait with that sort of thing.  He’s covered pretty […]

10 years ago

The vast majority of people work Monday to Friday and from roughly nine to five. They tend to think those are the only working hours that exist but many don’t fit within those neat brackets. Retail staff, the service industry, nurses, guards and professional musicians are just a few of the categories of people who […]

10 years ago

We sense you need comfort right now. It’s Sunday. It’s freezing. Maybe you’re hungover. You’re hungry, but you’re also lazy.  But we’re going to cheer you up with these quick and comforting recipes for a perfect duvet day. 1. Super Posh Late Brunch With Leek And Potato Cakes You’ve been moving at your own pace all day […]

10 years ago

Chances are that you’re reading this with some level of The Fear, or at the very least a stinking hangover… When in this state, one thing usually comes to mind: greasy food. Thankfully, we have just the thing for you… and better still, it doesn’t even require exhaustive step-by-step instructions. This is the Waffled Mac […]

10 years ago

Lord knows that searching for someplace to live in Dublin can be a bit of a nightmare.  Last week we gave people who were looking for an apartment for €1,500 or less a helping hand, but this week we thought we’d look at individual rooms for about €600 a month. After a good trawl through accommodation sites, […]

10 years ago

While some people see April Fool’s Day as a way to mess with their mates, others are using it to spread some joy in the world… Dublin artist, Will St Leger, is doing something a little different this year. On 1 April 2016, he will be hiding 12 works of art around Dublin city. Every hour between 8am and 8pm, the location of […]

10 years ago