December is almost upon us, and so too is our urge for a festive pint amidst a sea of lights and evergreen garlands. As November draws to a close, there’s an ever-growing cohort of people that start tentatively bringing decorations down from the attic, sneaking the odd festive bop into their playlists and generally allowing […]
1 month ago
Brought to you by Beyond the Pale Prepare for a festival experience like no other. With the first round of acts just announced for Beyond the Pale 2026, it’s safe to say that we can expect an epic weekend of music. With Beyond the Pale being recognised as IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival of […]
2 months ago
Planning a Christmas party is an opportunity to get creative. Although there are plenty of bars and restaurants offering amazing deals for your Christmas evening out, there are a few things you can do to spice things up this year. Here are some insanely fun and alternative ways to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and/or […]
2 months ago
Like it or not, it’s time to get excited for Halloween. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little early yet to be thinking about pumpkin patches but given that several spots have already started selling tickets, and even have sold out dates on their hands, we think this is the exact right time. And […]
3 months ago
Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell became an unexpected hero last night in Dublin, performing the Heimlich manoeuvre with her friend Kiki and her cousin on a 90-year-old woman who was choking during dinner at the Dylan Hotel. O’Donnell, currently in Dublin preparing for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, recounted the dramatic incident in an audio message, […]
6 months ago
Brought to you by Dublin City Council Funtropolis This FREE family-friendly festival will be in town for four days of serious fun. Clear the schedule, grab the little ones in your life because Dublin City Council Funtropolis is back, baby. This year, the festivities will be spread out across two locations and two weekends, so […]
8 months ago
Over the past few years, many of us have rightfully become more reluctant than ever to leave our dogs behind when we head out on adventures. Out for coffee? The dog’s coming. Heading to a comedy show? The dog’s coming. In the office for the day? The. Dog’s. Coming. Luckily, the list of dog-friendly spots […]
9 months ago
From creamy pints to scenic strolls. There are plenty of well-trodden tourist spots in Dublin – I probably don’t even need to name them without them bouncing brazenly into your mind. And while everyone’s desired Dublin itinerary is valid, valued and special, you might be looking for something a little off the beaten track to […]
10 months ago
Live your best Dua Lipa life. When Footloose hit cinemas in 1984, it was a campy, synth-scored rallying cry against small-town moral panic. Kevin Bacon moves to a town where dancing is banned and rallies the local youth to overthrow the joyless regime. It was a pop-cultural manifesto against puritanical overreach, disguised as a teen […]
11 months ago
Here’s how to use some Dublin Deals to navigate January without losing your actual mind. January is objectively the longest month of the year. It may have the same amount of days as November but as Einstein taught us all; time is relative. So, with that logic, I guess January is relatively awful. If you’re […]
1 year ago
A new landmark has captured Dublin, and the internet’s imagination. An unassuming stone bridge crossing the Royal Canal at Drumcondra Road. For those who’ve made a weekend pilgrimage to “Cherry Tomato Bridge,” the hype is real. This time last week it was just another overpass to scramble across on your way to Croker or a […]
1 year ago
These Christmassy pubs are basically Santa’s living room right now December’s here, and all of our favourite watering holes have been dusting off Mariah Carey, unearthing their Christmas jumpers, and hurling baubles at every available surface. Which means it’s officially time to ditch the sensible pints and dive headfirst into mulled wine, fairy lights, and […]
1 year ago