“I was the chubby kid in school that was picked on for being overweight.” Andrew Sweeney was classified as obese for most of his life. After years of yo-yo dieting and unproductive gym sessions, he decided to get granular in his research and figure out a plan that was finally going to transform his body […]

7 years ago

I was the chubby kid in school that was picked on for being overweight. I was an emotional eater not knowing anything about nutrition – just that the food made me feel good. For my confirmation, I had to get trousers with an elasticated waistband as regular fits didn’t suit me. “It’s just puppy fat” […]

7 years ago

A New York Times article about Dublin has been getting some negative attention online over the past couple of days. Discussing ‘the rise of craft cocktails’, it’s ruffled plenty of feathers for its suggestion that the city and its people were a little bit backwards. The piece, titled, ‘In the Home of Guinness, a Cocktail […]

7 years ago

In these times of global uncertainty and discord, one thing remains that we can all agree on: sausages are unreal. Be you broke student, busy homemaker or overworked professional, everyone and anyone can appreciate the simplicity of these humble, juicy pieces of pork goodness. They can be enjoyed solo, smothered with ketchup in a sambo, […]

7 years ago

You don’t need to be a dance fanatic to get excited about this year’s Dublin Dance Festival. Taking place from May 1 till May 19, this will be the 15th edition of the ever-popular celebration which provides an important platform for brilliant dancers and choreographers from Ireland and around the world. This time the festival […]

7 years ago

Climbing onto the property ladder in Ireland can seem like a daunting proposition, so let us help us make your first step a whole lot easier. Since 2018 we’ve been teaming up with the folks from AIB to host Livin Dublin events around our fair city, telling Dubliners about some of the best areas to […]

7 years ago

Spring has arrived in earnest, and if you’re anything like us, you’re ready to feel refreshed. There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a delicious G&T, and lucky for you – O’Briens Wine feels the same. To celebrate the first hints of summer on the horizon, O’Briens Wine has launched a mahoosive sale on their fave […]

7 years ago

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the fish finger sandwich: so simple, yet so very satisfying. If you’re craving a dish this evening that’s positively bursting with flavour, look no further than this staple sambo. It’s quick and easy to make, but more importantly you can dress it up in loads of ways and have some […]

7 years ago

These are the best restaurants in Dublin, according to Tripadvisor that is. Trying to pick a restaurant in Dublin is like trying to find what to watch on Netflix. There’s just too much choice so you end up panicking and going for an old reliable 80% of the time. Sometimes, the best restaurants come from […]

7 years ago

The chill in the air means only one thing… it’s time to get your spicy food fix. Here at Lovin, we’re all about the spice lately. We recently brought you the Top 10 Indians in Dublin and now it’s time to move on to the wonderful land of Mexico. Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and tostadas. Feeling […]

7 years ago

If you’re struggling to find ‘the one’ among a sea of singles posing beside tigers on regular dating apps (sigh), then this unique dating tool may be your knight in shining armour. The Inner Circle is a selective dating app that makes it virtually impossible to get catfished thanks to its nifty verification system, and that’s […]

7 years ago

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7 years ago

Have you ever stepped into a Beauty Hall and found yourself a little overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products available? What is contour? Why do you need it? How do you find the perfect foundation finish for your skin?  If you can relate, well not to worry because the best way to find your […]

7 years ago

Brunch in Dublin has been needing a firm kick up the arse for a long time now. The offering in recent years has veered between overwrought or underwhelming with little in between. With the introduction of the bottomless Prosecco offers, brunch in the capital has steadily devolved into an up-market dystopian nightmare with shakey drunks […]

7 years ago

Are you a digital superstar? Want to come and work for one of the fastest growing digital publications in Ireland and beyond? Lovin Media Group are continuing to expand and we are hiring a Creative Solutions Manager. The Creative Solutions Manager plays a key creative role in the development and delivery of engaging, innovative branded […]

7 years ago

I honestly don’t know who we thought we were, rocking up to restaurants on a Friday night hoping they’d have some space at the Inn for us. Myself and herself very rarely plan to go for dinner unless it’s a special occasion. Which means 90% of the time, we’re walk-ins that restaurants love to see […]

7 years ago

The new year has well and truly kicked off and we’re all pretty much into the swing of things! For some of you, 2019 could be the year when you take that first step of getting onto the property ladder and buying your first home – exciting! If you’re looking to buy or have just decided you’re […]

7 years ago

As we all know by now, two Luke Kelly statues were erected in Dublin late last month. Everyone is happy that the legend is getting these statues, but the one on Sheriff Street has got a lot of people talking. In fairness, how could it not, just look at it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtvUeVcFfdz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Since it’s been erected, […]

7 years ago

We all know that rent doesn’t come cheap in Dublin, and a new study has revealed the shocking amount of money you need to earn each year to have your own one-bed flat to yourself. According to the survey conducted by global housing website, Nestpick, renters in Dublin would need a salary of around €42,000 […]

7 years ago

WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This incredibly sexy list of food porn will make you seriously hungry. No but seriously, we are warning you in advance, bring the tissues because you’ll be drooling at these insane dishes you’ll find in Dublin right now. Sometimes that healthy salad just won’t do and all you crave is […]

8 years ago

It’s become a weekly thing now – Friday kicks in and my brunch stomach begins to rumble! I sit in work and plan my next meal, where will it be? Who shall I ask to join me? Am I going fancy or cheap? Considering all of the above, I end up picking a brunch spot […]

8 years ago

By Eadaoin Fitzmaurice Looking for a gaff can be one of the most stressful things you will ever do, especially with the way things are going in Dublin right now. But don’t worry, you will find somewhere eventually, even if it does take some time.  Here are our top tips to help you make the experience […]

9 years ago

By Eadaoin Fitzmaurice We all love a good Instagram, right?  Well, one of the best ways to make your feed amazingly Insta popular is to take your pictures in a great location. Here are our top five locations in Dublin to give all your friends InstaEnvy. 5. Killiney Hill First up is the super scenic […]

9 years ago

Hurry, hurry, hurry.  Get out the laptop, stat, because Ryanair have announced a major New Year flash sale. The countdown sale includes seats from €14.99 across 365 European routes. The catch?  It ends at midnight tonight! So before you go downing Jägers tonight, get booking.  The flights on offer are for January, February and March 2017 but must be […]

10 years ago

If you have any friends or family outside the Dublin metro area, you probably know the fundamental truth of living in the city: eventually, you will be forced to play the tour guide. Maybe you moved in from the country after college and your granny’s popping in for the day from Mullingar. Maybe you made […]

10 years ago

Who would have thought the drums could have been a premise for war? Damien Chazelle did, and boy does it make for an electrifying war, between JK Simmons’ menacing, aggressive conductor, and the underdog, Miles Teller’s Andrew Neyman. And I’m obviously not the only one who thinks so; Whiplash has five Oscar nominations under it’s […]

10 years ago

Natural, unsalted almonds are an essential for all health seekers out there. As well as being delicious, they are incredibly nutritious and very easily incorporated into our daily diet. Just one handful of these little gems contains healthy and essential fats and proteins that our bodies need to function at an optimal level. They are […]

10 years ago

Since we just passed the midway point in the month, we decided to do another post about the gym and see how everyone is getting on with their New Year resolutions. At this stage you’re either still making excuses (I’ll start on Monday), succeeding greatly (I’ve done ten gym sessions in the past eight days […]

10 years ago

Every year, at this time of year, whispers circulate about possible Oscar-worthy films. This year is no different. Ever since its debut at the high-brow Cannes Film Festival, critics have been lining up Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher as a contender for several prizes, with brilliant performances all around. Foxcatcher stars Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum as Mark […]

10 years ago

So there is a new film out starring some fella who played Batman a few years back, the funny lad from the Hangover and is directed by a guy whose crowning achievement was an Oscar in 2006 for a musical score, and it’s all about the production of a play. Sound appealing? Well it has […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 red onion, chopped roughly 175g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 heaped teaspoon chopped fresh thyme Calorie controlled cooking spray 50g soft goat’s cheese 25g pitted green olives, shopped 2 x 150g skinless boneless chicken breasts This is a great meal for when you come in from work absolutely ravenous and needing something hearty. This […]

10 years ago

January is typically a very busy time of year for both gyms and personal trainers. Between the excessive consumption of booze, beer and chocolate over the Christmas holidays and the many sworn ‘new beginnings’ in the form of New Year’s resolutions, most gym floors are swarming with people for the first couple of weeks of […]

10 years ago

There’s no doubt that Ridley Scott has produced some of the most celebrated films of modern cinema. Gladiator, Blade Runner and Alien spring to mind as classics, putting him up there on a pedestal with Spielberg, Scorsese and a few select others. But recent times have seen Scott produce films on huge budgets, with little […]

10 years ago

Remakes and sequels are becoming all the more common in the film industry nowadays. This week, for example, an Annie remake is coming out, Night at the Museum has managed to eke out a third film in their semi-successful franchise, and Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey, it seems, had enough time on their hands to […]

10 years ago

Ah, the Christmas pantomime at the Gaiety – every Dubliner’s favourite childhood holiday memory. Going to the theatre with the family, hearing all the best songs from the radio tied in to a familiar fairy-tale musical, and laughing for hours at the pure whimsy of the evening. Maybe, if you were lucky, you even got […]

10 years ago

If you had to guess where the epicentre of Christmas cheer in Dublin city is, what would you say? The lights on Grafton Street? The Santa meet-up at Arnotts? The mediocre Christmas markets on Stephen’s Green? How about the tiny syndicate room stuck between some conference spaces at the Ballsbridge Hotel? Whether on a car […]

10 years ago

What am I drinking? Vive le Thé!, a green tea with citrus and ginger Where am I drinking it? The newly opened Café in the Park. The park in question is St Patrick’s Park, where a new tea house/café was promised some months ago and has now finally arrived, as a new incarnation of Busyfeet […]

10 years ago

There’s something rather special about owning an unusual once-off piece from a local artisan store – not only are you supporting the local economy, the local creative scene and Dublin in general, but you’re also assured that the quirky and trendy pieces of kit that make your house a home won’t be the same quirky […]

10 years ago

So much of the restaurant experience is bound up in the décor and Sasha House Petite, though simple on first inspection, surprises with its unusual eccentricities: sleek chrome fittings; stools coated in burlap sacks; a miniature cup-and-saucer dangling overhead. I’ve wandered past this place plenty of times and constantly written it off – the cranny-sized […]

10 years ago

Epicureans worth their salt know that Instagram is the foodie playbook for #CleanEating and #HealthyFats. But a flakier beast has superseded cake’s bygone status on social media, and cronuts – a mutated pastry – have become the stuff of Instagram fodder. That a croissant-donut mutation could coexist alongside courgette noodles however is ludicrous. And clearly […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence, however, is the ultimate quandary. That’s why we’ll be bringing you the best alternative first dates in Dublin, and this week […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence, however, is the ultimate quandary. That’s why we’ll be bringing you the best alternative first dates in Dublin every week, and […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 10 Kaffir lime leaves 2 To make tbsp fish sauce (nam pla) 1½ tbsp green or red curry paste 1 free-range egg Juice of ½ lime 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 600g white fish, such as cod or haddock, skin and bones removed Vegetable or sunflower oil for frying FOR THE […]

10 years ago

Last night, on the eve of St Patrick’s Day, we held our first Whiskey and Craft Beer/Cider Experience in the Bourbon Bar in the Odeon. The aim of the night was to provide people with an interactive, exclusive and intimate experience in which they could sample some of the best up and coming produce from […]

10 years ago

If you’re the kind of person who likes their cholesterol with cholesterol on top, look no further. We give you the deep-fried Big Mac; a 1,000-calorie behemoth that makes the original Big Mac looks like a kelp smoothie. Food blogger Jeremy of PeepMeEats.com offers a breakdown of his process: Start by scrambling two eggs in […]

10 years ago

What is it? Dandelion (or teraxacum), the small yellow garden flowers you used to use to try to make your little brother wee himself – or at least if you were that type of elder sibling. Despite its strong diuretic effect, dandelions are indeed edible, and are making a comeback as an addition to new […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence, however, is the ultimate quandary. This week, warm weather rumours have started to surface and we thought, ‘where could Dubliners go […]

10 years ago

Ingredients For the Prawns 1x Baja Fish dinner kit 12-16 Dublin Bay Prawns Ballygowen sparkling water 4 tbs of plain flour Cooking Oil For the Guac 4x ripe Avocados 1x red onion 1x scotch bonnet 2x limes 1x ripe tomato 1x bunch coriander To top off 1/4 red cabbage radishes 1x pomegranate Sour cream Taking […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Old El Paso Fish Taco Dinner Kit 4 lobster tails 3 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded 1 mango julienned 2 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1 lime, juiced 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp Sriracha chilli sauce This might not be your everyday dinner… but OH MY is […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 Old El Paso Restaurant Baja fish soft taco dinner kit 125g mayonnaise 650g prepared uncooked scampi (prawns) fresh or defrosted if frozen 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Shredded iceberg lettuce Chopped fresh coriander Fresh lime wedges I’m a better baker than I am a cook and have been known on more than one occasion […]

10 years ago