Ah, Dubliners. The people of the Irish capital where many tourists and country folk swarm for shopping, museums and bars. With over 1.3 million of us living in the city you are sure to know if someone is from Dublin and not just from their ‘thick’ accent. It’s because we would mention it a lot. […]

7 years ago

Dating and being in a relationship can be a costly venture. But do not fear, because we have found you the ideal date spots around Dublin that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Here are seven places that you need to check out. 1. The Jar The trendy bar on Wexford Street recently […]

7 years ago

Ah, Americans. When they visit our isle of Ireland, they stand out from the crowd. There’s the baseball jerseys and maps of Dublin stretched out in their hands as they try to find O’Connell Street. But most of all you hear those unmistakable accents, which are sometimes hard to miss or overhear. Of course, there […]

8 years ago

If you’re a vegan in Dublin it can sometimes be hard to find the perfect spot to grab a decent meal. However, we’re lucky that over the past few years, there has been an increase in the demand for vegetarian and vegan options. Finally. So if you fancy trying some delicious organic vegan meals, this […]

8 years ago

If you’re a massive fan of the chocolaty goodness that is Nutella then you may want to head to this Dublin restaurant this weekend. Ruby’s Pizza and Grill at Point Square near the 3Arena has created a Nutella Burger as part of their new exciting brunch menu. The ‘burger’ looks like the perfect dish for […]

8 years ago

You never know what you might find in the depths of the internet. Irish Twitter user @0edipussy recently searched the opening hours of Tescos in Rathmines and a rather bizarre picture came up. You can see the gas image for yourself below: I’m sorry but why is this the featured photo for Tesco Rathmines??? pic.twitter.com/Tmibwa6nb4 […]

8 years ago

New figures have shown that Dublin city renters are now spending more than half of their wages to pay their rent. The findings from Sherry Fitzgerald were published in The Irish Times and revealed that Dublin is the third most expensive city to rent in. With the increase in people looking for properties in the […]

8 years ago

If you’re strapped for cash it can be hard to have a normal dating life with your significant other-half – of course you want to do things together rather than staying in all the time binge watching Netflix. There’s plenty of free things happening and stuff you can do around Dublin that won’t cost you […]

8 years ago

If you travel by public transport you can definitely relate to this one thing that is confusing the Dublin nation. It all boils down to when we go to a driver on Dublin Bus and place our Leap Card on the machine to charge it. The question was posted to Reddit yesterday, ‘Bus drivers, what’s […]

9 years ago

If you ever wanted to see what Dublin looks like from space, a NASA astronaut took a breathtaking photo this morning. Randy Bresnik posted the aerial photo of Dublin to his Twitter account this morning and we are in awe. The image is so detailed that you can even make out some landmarks and streets, you might […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking to go that extra mile and get something truly unique for that special someone in your life, Kilkenny Shop on Nassau Street is where you need to be tomorrow. The store is offering a one-day-only service where customers that buy a snow globe from their store can get it engraved free of […]

9 years ago

Irish Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan has put her home in the heart of Howth on the market. The modern home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac right at Howth village and is just a stone’s throw from the sea.  The two-time Oscar nominee bought the three-bedroom terrace house at the start of 2013 with a price tag […]

9 years ago

If you missed out on getting tickets to see Taylor Swift play in Croke Park next June, you’ll be glad to hear that another date has been added. Due to overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added for all of her Ireland and UK tour dates which include Dublin, Manchester and London. The Blank Space singer […]

9 years ago

Tonight is the night we have all been waiting for because The Late Late Toy Show will be on our tellies. While many of us will be snuggled up in our pjs at home to watch the magical night, Deliveroo announced that it will be doing a ‘Toy Show Tuck Bag’. To celebrate the wonderful event, […]

9 years ago

If the thought of rats gives you the creeps you’re not going to like to hear this news. According to Rentokil, Dublin is the most rat-infested county in Ireland.  Ireland’s leading pest control provider reported this morning that our capital has the most rat infestations across the country. Dublin is the home to almost a […]

9 years ago

Christmas is just around the corner and that means that it’s pantomime season across the country. If you ask me, nothing gets you more in the festive mood than going to see a panto, whether you are bringing kids or not.  Although pantomimes are not exactly festive themed, they bring some of the classic stories […]

9 years ago

DiFontaines is a massively popular spot for pizza in Temple Bar and now the authentic New York style joint has its very own vegan pizza. As it’s World Vegan Month ‘The Vegan Cheese Feast’ was rolled out this month and its bound to go down a treat for the vegan community of Dublin. DiFontaines is […]

9 years ago

Christmas is just around the corner and the DSPCA are urging people to really think before they get a pet for their family as a present. The charity said that around 50 dogs and cats have been brought to them in the past week for re-homing by owners who no longer want to keep them. […]

9 years ago

A person who has been sleeping rough in the city centre has posted online wanting to thank Dubliners for how kind they are. The touching message was posted to Ireland’s subreddit page yesterday with the unknown writer praising the work of not only the Gardaí but strangers, staff at DIT and Brother Kevin’s in Smithfield. […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever fancied owning your very own collection of bouncy castles, or even wanted to start up a business with it, a Dublin lad is selling his bouncy castle business on DoneDeal. Gary put the ad up on the advertising and selling site because he said he doesn’t have the time to continue running […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for a new place to try out delish pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth or even find something for lunch, Panem is opening up its second Dublin store located in Arnotts today. Panem’s first coffee shop and bakery is a hidden gem on Lower Ormond Street and now they’re expanding to deliver tasty […]

9 years ago

While applying for a job can be quite formal and repetitive, this Dublin company’s recruitment process is a little different, and involves none other than Snapchat. Yes, Rainforest Adventure Golf which is located at Dundrum Town Centre are looking to hire staff for their crazy golf outlet but are asking hopefuls to submit a 30 second video […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of enjoying the odd glass of wine, you’ll be delighted to hear that Granthams is launching its very own wine bar this Friday. The café which sits on the corner of Grantham Street and Pleasants Place just off Camden Street is the company’s second branch and only opened its doors to the public last month. […]

9 years ago

When it comes to house hunting, you would expect that with a price tag of €350,000 for a house you would be getting a decent enough space outside of Dublin city centre. This property on Daft.ie however, is probably the most shocking thing we have ever seen and it’s definitely not fit to live in.   The […]

9 years ago

If you want to watch some of the all time Christmas favourites somewhere other than your home or cinema, you’ll be chuffed to hear that there’s going to be a two-day event of festive movies taking place in a 19th century church in town. The Unitarian Church on St.Stephen’s Green will be turning into a very […]

9 years ago

While many commuters in Dublin are highly anticipating the arrival of the new Luas cross-city line, it turns out there’s one little thing that you might not have known. The line which will become part of the Green Line launching from 2pm on Saturday, December 9, will actually not interchange with the Red Line – so if […]

9 years ago

Dublin is the place that many of us call home and it just so happens that our fair city has made it into the National Geographic Traveler’s Annual ‘Best of the World’ list. According to the renowned magazine, Dublin is among the 21 “must see” destinations to visit in 2018. The writers and editors selected […]

9 years ago

If you’re an avid Game Of Thrones fan, you’re probably highly anticipating the arrival of Season 8 (even if it is ages away), which will be the finale of the worldwide popular show.  Now, eager fans have spotted that there’s a new cast member who happens to be from Dublin and there’s a theory that […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of ice-cream and have a sweet tooth even in the cold winter, you’ll be delighted to hear that Whipped have opened up three locations across Dublin today. The ice-cream company has launched their parlours just in time for Christmas and is now open serving tasty ice-cream and milkshake treats in Dundrum Shopping Centre, Swords […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for something to get you in the festive mood and get a bit of shopping out of the way while you’re at it, The Newmarket Christmas Fair is taking place this weekend. The Wonderful Christmas Fair will be taking place on Newmarket Square this Sunday as a once off pop-up organised by The New […]

9 years ago

If you’re feeling more like the Grinch than Buddy The Elf, perhaps what you need is a good Christmas movie to get you in the mood for the big festivities. Happenings in collaboration with Dublin City Council are putting on a very special open-air Christmas screening of The Polar Express in St. Anne’s Park next month.  The magical […]

9 years ago

If you’re a Dubliner, you’re probably well aware of the famous Dublin gem that is, St. Kevin’s Mart. Now after 35 years of business on Kevin Street Upper on Wood Quay, the two shop owners are apparently selling the shop. Darragh Doyle shared the news on Twitter this morning after spotting a sign in the window with […]

9 years ago

With Black Friday comes great bargains, and Irish motorists were dying to get their hands on cheap petrol after Topaz announced yesterday that for a limited time today, they would be selling Miles petrol for just 99c a litre. And although it was spread across 12 different petrol stations in Dublin at different times, the […]

9 years ago

If you love all things stationery related, you’re going to love the news that Australian stationery store Smiggle, is going to be opening up another store right in the heart of the city centre. The kiddie chain opened it’s first store earlier this year in Dundrum, and following its success has found another home in the Ilac […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s very own Grafton Street has been ranked in 11th place in the top 30 European shopping streets in terms of its huge mass-market footfall, making it officially the busiest street in Ireland. Although it didn’t make the cut to be included in the top 20 European luxury high streets, Grafton Street is one of the […]

9 years ago

If you’re ever in the Phibsboro area The Bald Eagle and Cross Guns has finally opened its doors and if you’re a lover of craft beer and gin, it’s a must-see spot. The bar has been in the works for many weeks now as it was transformed into a quirky and unique setting that’s very different to […]

9 years ago

After a record number of people slept rough in Dublin last month, over 200 new beds will be made available to the homeless before Christmas. Pat Doyle, Chief Executive of the Peter McVerry Trust, spoke to Drivetime on RTÉ Radio One yesterday and said that there will be a bed available for every rough sleeper in Dublin […]

9 years ago

The Liberties area has been undergoing massive redevelopment and is set to get a brand new multipurpose building with a swanky restaurant.  The building, which will also include an office space, will be situated at 61-63 Thomas Street, according to The Taste. The space is being designed by Lawrence and Long Architects and is in the works at […]

9 years ago

With just 34 days to go until the big day, everyone is getting into the full swing of Christmas festivities. If you fancy putting your Christmas movie skills to the test, there’s a pretty cool film quiz happening on December 6 to help raise money for Temple Street’s Children Hospital. Bootlegger Events is hosting ‘The […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen some bad rental properties over the past few months, but this one is definitely at the top of the list. It’s difficult to come across a decent place that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, and unfortunately it leads to a lot of people having to make do with less than ideal circumstances… This […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen some pretty bizarre signs around the city centre, but one Dublin pub has quite a different one that sits right above the urinals in the men’s toilets. In The Merry Cobbler on Irishtown Road there’s a large chalk board that overlooks the urinals, and it asks punters to stand and pee in a particular […]

9 years ago

If you’re one of the thousands of people that applied for the highly sought after tickets for this year’s The Late Late Toy Show you could be in with another chance to bag yourself a pair… The show announced today that there are two tickets up for grabs as part of a new competition to find […]

9 years ago

After it emerged yesterday that Al Porter will be “stepping aside” from this year’s Olympia Theatre Christmas Pantomime amid current allegations, this Mrs Brown’s Boys star will be taking his place. Rory Cowan, who was previously the star of Mrs Brown’s Boys, has confirmed that he will take over the lead of the panto which is due to stage from […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for something different to do this Saturday night, there’s a fundraising event happening in the Wright venue for a very worthy cause. Over the past seven weeks, men and women have taken on the task of learning how to box in order to partake in this white-collar boxing event to raise money in […]

9 years ago

If you’re a die-hard Disney fan and love The Lion King you’ll be delighted to hear that this venue is showing it on the big screen this Saturday. As part of their Disney Xmas Classics, The Sugar Club is showing the ever popular animated movie this Saturday November 25th. Doors will open from 3pm and […]

9 years ago

Al Porter will not be starring in this year’s Olympia Theatre Pantomime it has been reported. A statement was released this morning from Pat Egan Management and Spotlight Productions saying that the comedian will be “standing aside”. They said, “Due to recent developments, Al Porter is standing aside from his role in this year’s Pantomime […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for something a little different to do in Dublin over the winter months, this might be just the thing for you. Wild Lights is a brand new experience at Dublin Zoo, its first ever night-time event, which features giant colourful lanterns and illuminated animal sculptures that are inspired by wildlife. The scale […]

9 years ago

If you’re already itching to plan ahead for the festival season next year, Forbidden Fruit has just revealed the first list of acts that will be playing the popular festival… The festival is set to take take place across the June Bank Holiday Weekend in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, with this year’s event bigger than […]

9 years ago

We’re all waiting on the icy weather to hit, and it looks as if temperatures are set to plummet later this week. While parts of the UK are expected to see some snowfall this week – strong winds and sleet are forecast to hit Dublin come mid-week. Temperatures are set to be quite mild up […]

9 years ago

It has been reported that a person has been hit by a train at Sydney Parade. Irish Rail took to Twitter to tell commuters that there will be delays for Dart services during this Friday rush hour following the incident. A person has been struck by a train at Sydney Parade. Emergency services are on site […]

9 years ago