Completion of Blackrock village’s €6m living streets project expected early next year
The scheme aims to improve the village’s infrastructure. Words by Hannah Cronolly Blackrock village’s ‘Living Streets’ project is set to be complete in the first quarter of 2027, according to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The six million euro scheme aims to improve the walkability and cycling infrastructure of Blackrock village. Living Streets will expand the […]
2 months ago
Dublin’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The George, celebrates its 40th birthday
The venue is celebrated as a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community. Dublin’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The George, is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. Since opening in the mid-1980s, the venue has witnessed landmark moments in Irish history while serving as a vital safe space for generations of LGBTQ+ people. Established in 1985 and […]
2 months ago
What’s on in Dublin this May bank holiday weekend: Events, festivals, gigs and more
The May bank holiday means it’s nearly summer at last. Another bank holiday approaches, and we’ve got a ton of events you may be interested in checking out over your three-day weekend. Dublin will be teeming with events and activities, from gigs to comedy festivals and even dumpling-making classes. So, if you’re lacking some bank […]
3 months ago
Major budget fashion chain to rival Penneys opening first store in Dublin
A major affordable clothing chain that is set to rival Penneys is due to open in Dublin in the coming months. According to the Business Post, New Yorker, a popular German outlet, is coming to a location in the North of Dublin City Centre. The brand is known for stocking a range of denim, streetwear […]
3 months ago
Plastic duck discovered on Islay after drifting from Dublin for 20 years
It was released into the River Liffey in 2006. A plastic duck, which was released into a Dublin river 20 years ago has washed up over 100 miles away on the Scottish isle of Islay. In 2006 over 150,000 ducks were released from Dublin’s Millennium Bridge in an attempt to raise money for charity. The […]
4 months ago
Top 10 beer gardens in Dublin you need to visit
Because outdoor drinks are back baby… With the clocks about to change and the weather *hopefully* set to pick up, rightfully, there’s only one thing on our minds… Picture it now: You finish a long week in the office, the sun is shining and you get THE text – ‘Pints?’. Dublin is well known for […]
4 months ago