A subject of discussion once more as design agency Dynamo were ordered to paint over their shop front mural on the North Quays. Over the weekend, Dynamo confirmed they had been “forced” to paint over their colourful mural by Irish artist Vanessa Power, due to a court order from Dublin City Council. The order has […]

4 years ago

Dublin is like an outdoor gallery as of late – we have some of the most incredible street artists who bring the city to life. There is a multitude of styles and talent out there and one of the best things about Dublin is that being a small city, it’s pretty easy to spot specific […]

5 years ago

There are certain parts of Dublin that are so culturally rich that they make for an unreal escape for a few days. A staycation in Smithfield is ideal for just that. Being one of the city’s quirkiest and ever-changing areas, it’s actually quite difficult to sum up the sheer amount of class experiences to have […]

7 years ago

Mental health is a serious topic, one that is not spoken about enough. Which is why Movember Ireland has organised an exclusive art auction to facilitate conversations around mental health – in particular, men’s mental health. Teaming up with 10 of the most prolific street artists, the goal is to open conversations on the topic […]

7 years ago

An ever-increasing trend in major cities like Dublin is street art around the city. The art is becoming more and more intrinsic, political and all-around deadly.  We’re beginning to see less tags, and more well-thought out pieces that are taking over our city’s walls… And we’re loving it.  Here’s just a select few of some […]

9 years ago

Were you one of the lucky ones to have graced Kilmainham’s Forbidden Fruit this weekend? The rain may not have ceased, but that didn’t stop revellers getting stuck into three days of deadly music.  However, one couple were there for more than just pints and tunes… Forbidden Fruit took to social media to post an […]

10 years ago

Super talented street artist Joe Caslin, known for his large-scale black and white drawings, has released ‘The Volunteers’, a powerful new piece of public art in Front Square of Trinity College.  The installation, which popped up over the weekend, is the first of a three-part about modern volunteerism and some of Ireland’s most pressing issues: drug […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the stories that are going on around us – but fear not, you won’t be left out of the loop thanks to our handy guide to this week’s hot topics. The BLASTED weather Seriously, lads, this is supposed to be the start of […]

10 years ago

Every week, we bring you your cheat-sheet to tonight’s pub conversations – the things you just know are going to come up, and how you can bluff your way through them even if you haven’t been following the news (or the internet) too closely this week… Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge Kylie Jenner’s lips have been […]

10 years ago

Dublin is a fast-moving mecca on the edges of tomorrow, full of start ups, up-starts and everything in between – and while we love that, it’s great to know that there are some things that will never change. Here’s a list of things which have stayed strong through the ups, the downs and the doldrums. […]

10 years ago

We are massive fans of the stunning mural that artist, Joe Caslin, did on George’s Street last month, so we were super excited when we heard he had another one in the pipeline. Yesterday photos emerged of a new mural representing a female couple that had been installed on the side of a castle in […]

10 years ago

You know what’s fun? Discovering cool new restaurants and bars before the rest of your friends, and then being the one to tip them off. Dublin has seen its fair share of amazing new establishments opening their doors of late, so we thought we’d round up a few for you to check out tonight and […]

10 years ago