Gotta think of the backdrop girly whirlies Look, us millennials are a vain bunch and we’re alllll about that pretty and cohesive Instagram feed so it’s only natural that when we go out for a bite to eat or a cocktail to sip we’re drawn towards places that look fab. The swings in Sophie’s? It’s […]

3 years ago

A bank holiday well spent brings a week of content. So why not head out to one of Dublin’s nicest little seaside towns for the day tomorrow? Malahide has so much to offer; from cosy pubs and restaurants, to cute cafés and ice-cream parlours, we guarantee that you won’t be stuck for something to do […]

7 years ago

For anyone willing to brave the outside world and swap a chill couch day for a fresh, brisk walk, these Dublin walks are some of the best. North Bull Island, Co. Dublin The 200-year-old island in Dublin Bay is simply gorgeous. It is 5km long by 1km wide, and features a wide beach surrounded by […]

7 years ago

We’ve all heard of bottomless brunch – a deal that usually involves paying a set price for your meal and an unlimited supply of drinks for a certain amount of time. But bottomless pizza? Now that is a veryyyyy tempting concept. Yep, unlimited pizza is genuinely a thing. At least it is at this Dublin […]

7 years ago

Trying to organise a date with your partner can become super boring, super quick if you do the same things over and over again. There’s only so many times you can spend an evening in your favourite Italian without getting a little bit tired of it. So instead of going for the same old dinner, […]

8 years ago

Oh, would you look at the time: it’s takeaway o’ clock already. If you’ve made plans to head out and about in the city, fair play to you. But if you, like us, are planning to completely chill out and binge on Netflix for the entire evening, you might as well treat yourself to something […]

8 years ago

When you first glance at this cottage, it looks absolutely tiny… and you’ll probably wonder why it’s selling for €495,000. However, one look inside will show you that it has been extended and re-modelled into a gorgeous two-bedroom house that we want to move into right now. Image: Sherry Fitzgerald The living area looks spacious […]

8 years ago

Arnotts department store will reportedly receive a massive upgrade that’s set to cost a total of €11 million.  The Irish Times has reported that the store is set to undergo some major changes including new restaurant facilities, a brand new beauty hub and more. The refurbishment, which aims to improve the store’s overall systems, will be […]

9 years ago

Planning your summer holiday? It might be worth taking note of the new airlines and flight routes that will soon be available at Dublin Airport. The airline tweeted this morning, announcing that a total of 14 new flight routes (five long-haul and nine short-haul) will be added to the flight schedule this summer. As well […]

9 years ago

If you’ve always wanted to paint one of those boxes that you see scattered all over the city, now is your chance.  Dublin Canvas are looking for artists to take part in their summer 2018 project and you could be one of them. They need a whole load of new artists to come on board […]

9 years ago

Madness have just this morning announced that they will play in Dublin’s 3Arena this summer. Announcing the news on Twitter this morning, Ticketmaster stated that the concert will take place on Saturday July 28. Just Announced! @MadnessNews will headline a show at @3arenadublin on Saturday 28 July. With special guests The Lightning Seeds. #Tickets go […]

9 years ago

We may not get the nicest weather very often, but when we do, wouldn’t it be just fab to get to wander out of your three-storey, five-bedroom house that just so happens to have south facing gardens to play a game of tennis on your very own private tennis court? Yep, we think so too.  […]

9 years ago

It may not be the first time you’ve heard of Trinity College Dublin’s very own acappella group, as many of their covers have gone viral over the past few years since the group was founded in 2012. And this one is no exception. Singing George Ezra’s Budapest, the Trinitones broadcast their rendition via a Facebook […]

9 years ago

Throughout the years, we’ve heard quite a lot about the great men who helped change Ireland for the better over time. But what about the many wonderful women? – That is exactly what the ‘What’s She Doing Here?’ exhibition aims to address. Taking place in the Little Museum of Dublin, ‘What’s She Doing Here?’ salutes […]

9 years ago

Fancy grabbing yourself a lunch on the house this week? Well, if your name is Anna or Andrew, you’re in luck. As part of its weekly routine, The Back Page is offering people with two particular names a free meal, and this week’s names are so popular there’s bound to be queues of people lining […]

9 years ago

It was just a few months ago that Penneys introduced a pop-up hair and make-up salon in its Mary Street store, and now it looks like the trend is catching on. Dunnes Stores has become the latest retailer to introduce a hair and beauty salon to one of its locations, meaning you can kill two birds […]

9 years ago

Good Friday is this week, and the tradition of avoiding meat on this day lives on. So for anyone who wants to have a meat-free, but deliciously tasty meal this Friday, we’ve got ya covered. Here’s a few of our favourite veggie friendly food spots in the city, they won’t let you down.  1. Páng, […]

9 years ago

Easter weekend is slowly but surely creeping up on us, and before we know it we’ll be up to our knees in chocolate Easter eggs. And with this weekend being a particularly long weekend thanks to Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, you’ve all the time in the world to get out and make […]

9 years ago

Anyone who has ever been in a serious game of Monopoly will know that, more often than not, the game either ends in tears, or in a major family feud.  And it looks like things are going to heat up even more in households around the country as Monopoly are set to release a Dublin […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen a lot of gorgeous Dublin houses popping up here and there on the market lately, but there’s just something about this property in Dalkey that is making us wish we could move in tomorrow. The Victorian house overlooks Killiney Bay and has a tennis court, orchards and even a few fruit gardens. And the […]

9 years ago

It was only last week that a bunch of different bars around the city seemed to undergo some fairly random changes overnight. And now it looks like The George is the latest Dublin spot to change its appearance, having added a stunning, colourful mural to its walls.  The much-loved venue announced the makeover last night […]

9 years ago

A new week means that the Back Page has picked two new names to give free lunch to for the entire week. And this week, despite praying that our names would finally make an appearance, it looks like Marks and Maireads are in luck.  In case you’re wondering, nope, there’s no catch. As long as […]

9 years ago

We’ve all been there; you wake up absolutely marrrrrrvin after a heavy night on the pints, in dire need of a good feed.  But sometimes, a slice of toast and a cuppa just doesn’t make the cut. That’s why time after time Deliveroo comes to the rescue, giving us plenty of tasty options to meet […]

9 years ago

Going on a night out in Dublin when you’re in your twenties is quite different to when you were a youth in college. You’ll no longer make it into the student nights where every drink under the sun didn’t cost more than a fiver, and you’ll end up spending considerably more on overpriced cocktails and […]

9 years ago

It isn’t every day you get to roll out of bed, and nip into your own private swimming pool for a quick dip before starting your day.  But if you lived in this unreal gaff tucked away nicely in the seaside town of Dalkey, that could be your reality on a daily basis – provided […]

9 years ago

The Luas hasn’t exactly been in everybody’s good books lately, but to be fair, after considering the latest problem reported by commuters, we can definitely understand why. There have been a number of reports that the Luas doors have been opening on the wrong side of the road. As a result, in some cases passengers […]

9 years ago

The indescribable combination of runny eggs, crispy rashers, sausages, pudding and toast on the one plate is one of the most drool-worthy breakfasts we can think of. And what’s the only thing that is better than a jam-packed full Irish? A jam-packed full Irish for just €2! Yep, you read it correctly. Thanks to Ruby’s […]

9 years ago

Every week the Back Page kindly chooses two names and gives a free lunch to anyone with either of them, and as usual we were buzzing to see if our name finally made it onto their chalkboard.  Although we personally weren’t in luck this time, it’s a good week for any Richards and Raissas as […]

9 years ago

The run up to your wedding day can be fairly stressful, and when something as big as not having a dress for your bridesmaids to wear happens, it’s pretty much as bad as it gets.  After the sudden closure of Wedding World in Marino, up to 200 brides – who were previously planning on using […]

9 years ago

On Raglan Road… lies this newly finished, modern-day mews property that is absolutely STUNNING, both inside and out.  Elgin Lodge, 16A Raglan Lane is a three-storey home situated in an absolutely ideal location on the corner of Raglan Lane and Elgin Road – just a short stroll from Herbert Park. And not only is the […]

9 years ago

For anyone who takes the DART, bus, Luas or any other form of public transport to work on a daily basis, you begin to notice the most random things that really start to get your goat.  From obnoxious people to bad breath, there are a few things that any commuter will be able to relate to.  […]

9 years ago

Pilates and prosecco are both wonderful things. But combined? Now we’re talking.  Project Revive, a Pilates studio based in Ranelagh, is holding an event focused entirely around exercising while enjoying a little tipple next month, and it sounds like the ideal way to get a day’s exercise in.  Held in the luxurious Dean Hotel on […]

9 years ago

Fancy a gorge blow dry on the house tomorrow? Well you’re in luck. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and in spirit of that, a very kind hair salon in Dublin is giving women the ultimate treat for the day that’s in it.  The generous staff over in Dry & Fly Blow Dry Beauty Bar are […]

9 years ago

As the weeks go on, the line up for Forbidden Fruit is getting better and better, and today, it just managed to get even better. Actor, musician, producer, and DJ Idris Elba is among the latest batch of brand new acts that have just been announced for the Forbidden Fruit 2018 line up. The 45-year-old, who began […]

9 years ago

There’s no doubt that cocktails are great. But free cocktails? Now we’re talking. That’s why when we saw that Ruby’s Pizza & Grill are running a ‘cocktail week’ offer, we were intrigued.  The offer, which has been running since Monday, encourages customers ordering a cocktail to flip a coin with their server. If the coin […]

9 years ago

A new bus route that will link Naas and Blanchardstown has been confirmed. The 139 service will run from IT Blanchardstown to Ongar, Leixlip, Maynooth, Rathcoffey, Clane, Sallins and Naas. The service will come into effect on Monday March 12 and will be run by JJ Kavanagh & Sons. There will be nine services each […]

9 years ago

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if (like most of us) you’re not great in the planning department, not to worry. Kilkenny Shop, located on Nassau Street, is holding the ultimate Mother’s Day pamper event this weekend. The pamper session will begin on Friday, with free Voya Organic Skincare facials available from 11am-4pm, […]

9 years ago

Lidl has spoken out about the incident that occurred on Friday night at a store in Tallaght during which serious damage was done. Last Friday a number of people broke into the Lidl store in Fortunestown and proceeded to steal items from the shop. The building was demolished with a digger, and a safe was […]

9 years ago

We always look forward to seeing what names will appear on the Back Page’s chalk board every week, and we can’t believe we were even thinking for one second that this name wouldn’t appear.  So thanks to Storm Emma, which has been battering the country for the past few days, anyone named Emma is in […]

9 years ago

After being battered by for the past few days, the country is finally getting back on its feet. Transport services are getting back on track, most of the shops are re-stocked with bread and milk (praise the Lord), and now anyone who abandoned their car is being urged to collect it. The M50 tweeted to […]

9 years ago

Storm Emma has finally come to an end, and after days without public transport in operation, most services are back up and running. The Luas, however, will be operating at a slower rate than usual as it gets back on track. In a Tweet posted this morning, the Luas stated that today’s service will be […]

9 years ago

We’re now into our third snow day, and what started out as a very exciting few days has now turned into a severe case of cabin fever. Let’s face is, there’s only so many times you can listen to your mother yapping on about how long it’s going to take to shovel the snow from […]

9 years ago

While most of us have been hiding indoors from the BALTIC weather that has been battering the country for the past couple of days, Gardaí and nurses have been working tirelessly to make sure the country stays safe. And as a small gesture to give back to them, Coppers is giving away 100 free tickets […]

9 years ago

Queen and Adam Lambert have announced that they are set to play an open-air gig this summer in Marlay Park. The band had a massively successful concert here in Dublin’s 3 Arena last November, and anyone who wasn’t able to get a ticket to that show will be delighted to hear that they’re coming back […]

9 years ago

A total of thirty people slept rough on the streets of Dublin last night after refusing beds from homeless services despite the extreme cold weather conditions. Temperatures dropped below freezing point throughout the night, and more than 100 beds were allocated to rough sleepers in a sports centre in South Dublin.  The Peter McVerry Trust […]

9 years ago

The Beast from the East has well and truly taken over the entire county, and as the days go on, more and more businesses and shops are closing their doors. And luckily for anyone who didn’t get a chance to stock up on the essentials (the main essential being bread, of course), one Dublin store […]

9 years ago

With the Beast from the East in full swing this morning, a number of Dublin-based businesses have decided to remain closed for the day. So just in case you were feeling brave enough to actually step outside the front door and head out, it might be worth checking which stores and businesses will even be […]

9 years ago

All Ryanair flights to and from Dublin airport have been cancelled for the rest of the day as a result of the current weather conditions. The Beast from the East caused several flights to be delayed and cancelled yesterday and this morning. However, Ryanair has now cancelled all flights to and from Dublin airport for […]

9 years ago

The first acts for the Forbidden Fruit festival were announced a while back.  And as the months have gone on, new additions to the unreal line-up have been added. The latest additions were announced on Tuesday afternoon, and it seems like the line-up is just getting better and better. We are delighted to announce @Rhyemusic […]

9 years ago

Attention Father Ted Fans (AKA everyone) – there’s a Ted Fest is coming to Dublin, and it sounds like it’s going to be feckin’ great craic altogether.    Hosted in The Church, located at the junction of Mary’s Street and Jervis Street, the three-day event will run a number of events including attempting to set […]

9 years ago