59 South William Street is opening its doors to the public once again, as new bar and restaurant Farrier & Draper has just set up shop. Formerly home to The Lost Society, the establishment’s downstairs bar has ample seating, an impressively well stocked bar and a gorgeous colour scheme of muted browns, maroons and greys.  The waiters and […]

10 years ago

Today we take another step into building the Lovin brand around the world with the launch of Lovin Malta.  We’ve been working on it with the team on the ground for the last 6 months and an hour ago we switched the site on for the world to see. As always our mission is to […]

10 years ago

The world of foodies is ever-changing and so painfully trendy, that if you blink for too long you’ll miss the next big thing.  Get on top of the big fads and phases in the food world posthaste with these insider tips.  1. Purple bread Branded ‘the new superfood’, purple bread is the strangest health food you can’t […]

10 years ago

If you’ve spent any time at all meandering around the city centre recently, you’ll have noticed something: Dublin now belongs to our feathery overlords, the seagulls. They do what they like, when they like, and we are mere inconveniences standing in their way. They’re losing the run of themselves entirely.  Don’t believe us? See how you feel […]

10 years ago

There’s something so great about a pub that also happens to have a bangin’ brunch menu… You needn’t ever be too far from the bar, yet there’s endless food options for all your hungover needs. The Back Page in Phisborough is part of the Bodytonic fam, and a firm favourite of mine. It’s got games rooms, couches, […]

10 years ago

Bray Jazz Festival returns from 29 April to 1 May for its 17th year, with another packed programme.  You can expect plenty of jazz from leading international players as well as some of Ireland’s top improvisers. Bray Jazz has previously been described as “one of the very best small jazz festivals in Europe”, and that’s no lie. Here […]

10 years ago

You might’ve entertained the idea that when you’re a bit older, more fed up with fast-paced city life and a helluva lot richer, you’d move to a nice place in the countryside. Someplace like Hunter’s Rest perhaps.   Advertised on Sherry Fitzgerald at the moment, this charming home can be found in the picturesque village of Ashford, Co Wicklow, and you have to admit it’s […]

10 years ago

Flying is not an experience that many of us enjoy, but rather a necessary evil for either work or pleasure.  The early starts, the painful security procedures as well as fitting into confined spaces with other tired and cranky humans can be soul-destroying at times. For me though, the most painful part is always the food.  I’ve been […]

10 years ago

There’s a weekend of mixed weather ahead, unfortuantely… According to Met Éireann, rain is expected throughout today, with few heavy showers and hail in some places. Lowest temperatures will be in the range zero to -2 C., with some frost and icy patches also. Saturday will be cold, with bright or sunny spells and occasional showers, most of […]

10 years ago

It’s no surprise that we love food. But more importantly, we love good food at good prices.. Dublin has up spoilt for choice, with everything and anything available on your doorstep (or within walking distance at least), with plenty of places offering amazing value. So why not treat yo’ self to one of these cheap and cheerful beauties this weekend? G’wannnnn… […]

10 years ago

Three of Ireland’s youngest universities have managed to make it onto the top 150 list of universities in the world, that are less than 50 years old. Ranked by The Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016, Dublin City University, University of Limerick and NUI Maynooth all made the list. University of Limerick is grouped in a general category between 101 and […]

10 years ago

Anyone based in and around Dublin 6 will probably already know about 250 Square Coffee in Rathmines.  And while it’s best known as a coffee roasters and a weekend brunch spot, they’ve recently branched out with a delicious new Supper Club every Thursday and Friday evening… Adam, Louis and Brendan, the crew behind 250 Square have created a completely deadly dining experience in […]

10 years ago