We all deserve to be rewarded once in a while. And this week, with the help of the guys at permanent tsb, we’re giving you the opportunity to not only reward yourself – but your ENTIRE office too!  Tell me more! WELL. Strap yourself in, because we’ve teamed up with permanent tsb to deliver the […]

10 years ago

Taste of Beer kicked off on Wednesday night, and was an evening of celebration not only of the Taste of Dublin, but also for the Open Gate Brewery’s brand new experimental brews. And we can tell you that they are well worth celebrating.  How? Well, we popped along last night. And, since you asked so politely, we’re going […]

10 years ago

Ever think to yourself: “I can’t believe I just paid €9.50 for that sandwich”? Yep, us too. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We promise. We’ve made a list of cheap and cheerful lunches that also don’t scrimp on taste. Try some of these out this week. 1. Paleo Flu Flighter Soup, Pablo […]

10 years ago

We mentioned yesterday that there was going to be a free performance by the Riverdance troupe in front of the Gaiety Theatre today, to promote their new anniversary tour. We, like many others, felt that this was almost too good to be true. So we went down and checked them out. And here’s what we saw… Living our best lives […]

10 years ago

An Irish Rail train’s engine caught fire this morning, resulting in the evacuation of over a hundred passengers. The 9.40am train from Drogheda to Pearse Station had to make an emergency stop at Clongriffin today after smoke started to fill the vehicle’s four carriages, causing panic among commuters. “There was a mad dash to get off and someone […]

10 years ago

Our streak of glorious weather seems to be at an end, with rain breaking out yesterday, as well as thunder and lightning.  When a thunderbolt struck late last night, one Dubliner was on hand with his camera to catch the awesome natural phenomenon. Check it out in slow-motion below. Thanks to Woody Murphy for sending this in. If […]

10 years ago

Without a doubt, one of the best part of Irish markets are the free samples. But this isn’t just any market – it’s Bloom, it’s bigger, and it’s better.  You could get lost for hours tasting world-class Irish foods for no cost whatsoever, and leave feeling quite satisfied. I sure did. First stop: Bakehouse They’ve been […]

10 years ago

There are two kinds of burrito eaters in this world. Those who turn up the spice, and those who don’t. Ask yourself: who do you want to be? Dublin’s romance with burritos began not too long ago, but already there are hundreds of combinations for every mood, every craving, every notion. Here is our Ultimate Burrito Scale.  0 – 20: Weak What’s […]

10 years ago

There are so many reasons to love Skerries. Just north of Dublin, on the rugged Fingal coast, there are so many things to do and see.  Easily accessible by Northern line commuter trains, beautiful tranquil scenic routes pretty much everywhere, AND second in all of Ireland in 2011’s Best Place to Live in Ireland awards, Skerries has […]

10 years ago

Ah, the Gaeltacht.  An alternate universe where the cool kids are the ones who went to an Irish speaking primary, and the losers are the ones who don’t put in any effort. A rite of passage for kids growing up in Ireland, Irish College is truly an experience like no other. Here are 18 little […]

10 years ago

Saoirse Ronan is someone who uniquely boasts both the Irish brogue and the American dream.  Born in The Bronx but hailing from County Carlow, Ronan is an only child who is worth her weight in shamrocks, and considering she just made the cover of Time magazine, it would seem the whole world knows it too. […]

10 years ago

If food is your way of life when you’re at home, then it’s likely your way of life when you’re away too. Whether you’re looking for exotic flavours and authentic rustic street food, or the absolute cream of haute cuisine, there’s a perfect holiday destination for you. Have a look below to find the one for […]

10 years ago