Is this a dream? Maybe. But we’re going to go with it for now. Starting at midday today, the Exchequer in Ranelagh will be offering brunch with bottomless prosecco for just €15 a head. Yup. Bottomless prosecco. Excited to announce our #BottomlessProseccoBrunch @ Exchequer Wine Bar Ranelagh Saturday @12-4pm #Brunch #Ranelagh pic.twitter.com/TWV1gfyB1D — The Exchequer (@theexchequer) February […]

10 years ago

Well this is reassuring. Every election brings out its share of, shall we say, ‘alternative’ candidates – and this one is no exception, as proven by this utterly insane leaflet. Charlie Keddy has been standing in the Wicklow/East Carlow constituency (alongside his trusty beard as a running mate) for pretty much as long as anyone can remember. And while most […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably seen the awesome John Hammond ad from Guinness by now. If not, check it out above. It tells the story of a music promoter and talent agent who didn’t let anything get in the way of his goal, bringing damn good music to the public. Hammond championed the potential of black and white […]

10 years ago

The only thing we really hate about the NutriBullet is its extortionate price. Sure, it’s a slick piece of kit and it fits beautifully into any kitchen – and sure, it’s the sort of thing you’ll use every single day once you get into the habit. And sure, there’s all the mumbo-jumbo about molecular nutrient […]

10 years ago

Seriously. On the former site of Raglan – a really slick clothes store that was bursting with personality, where you could get delicious coffee while you shopped – comes the most potent symbol of bland, faceless crap. Suppose it’s pretty easy to pay those extortionately high city-centre rents when your annual corporation tax payment comes in at a […]

10 years ago

Checked out the new Flanagan’s yet?  If not, you really need to – and there could hardly be a better excuse than the upcoming Dine in Dublin to tick it off your list! Dine in Dublin runs from February 22-28, and gives food lovers in the city the chance to taste something new at phenomenally good […]

10 years ago

One of the things we absolutely love about this city is the willingness of its people to drop everything and come to the aid of those around them. From the large-scale solidarity of marches and protests, to the small-scale random acts of kindness we see every day, it really does warm the heart time and […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably already heard the story about how Irish coffee was invented in the west of Ireland during the middle of the 20th Century. But did you know that the origin story is actually a load of pish-posh – and the internationally famed cocktail in fact originated right here in the capital? Impossible! It’s true. […]

10 years ago

You probably didn’t need us to tell you this, but Dublin is in an absolute HOOP today. It’s all thanks to a Luas strike that’s running all day today and tomorrow, forcing some 90,000 commuters off the trams and into their cars, on to the buses and trains, and into taxis. And why? Well, because […]

10 years ago

We get sent in a fair few infographics here, some interesting and some so utterly awful that they get written about in a different way altogether – thankfully, this one definitely falls into the former category. Compiled by Barry at Loyes Diamonds, who explains that this Sunday is not only Valentine’s Day but also ‘World Marriage Day’ […]

10 years ago

Don’t think that mammy doesn’t know what you get up while you’re in Dublin. Here are 7 places you can go to get your ash on today. The Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street It’s not for amateurs. The Carmelite Church, Whitefriar Street It’s rare enough that Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s week – so now is your chance […]

10 years ago

“I’m a country bumpkin – what exactly is brunch and why is it so popular nowadays. Is lunch over?” This was the question posed by a texter into Sean Moncrieff’s show on Newstalk today – but while the presenter did his level best to answer what should have been a simple question, it wasn’t quite as easy as it sounded. […]

10 years ago

It’s the question that PLAGUES single people at this time of year. Well, no it doesn’t really. And most single people we’ve heard from don’t seem to care much for Valentine’s Day one way or another. But still, it’s an interesting question: is it ever a good idea to go on a first date during Valentine’s weekend? On […]

10 years ago

Not many people have been talking about the plans to temporarily remove the Spire to facilitate the 1916 celebrations, as reported by RTÉ last year. According to the report, the decision was made because “organisers hope to recreate the streetscape of 100 years ago”, and the cost of the two-week removal was estimated at €500,000. But […]

10 years ago

What. A. Legend. When Jen Walsh caught a cab from Grand Canal Dock back to her office in the city centre, she didn’t expect the usual small talk to lead into this absolute masterpiece. But Friday, to be fair, has a peculiar way of turning the ordinary into extraordinary. “I had Hailo’d and was in […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably already seen the unreal Guinness ad that tells the story of John Hammond – the talent scout who spurned racial divisions in 1930s New York, and described himself as “the sometimes intolerant champion of tolerance”. If you haven’t, then you need to watch it here. In an era before civil rights when black and white […]

10 years ago

Fans of the first season of Serial will have been following news from Baltimore fairly closely this week. There’s a post-conviction hearing for Adnan Syed – whose conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee formed the centre of the series – in which he’s seeking to have the conviction overturned on the basis […]

10 years ago

Oh Saoirse, stop making us love you even more. In this video for The Scene on Vanity Fair, where a selection of Hollywood women showcase their hidden talents for the camera, the Oscar-nominated legend has picked something very special indeed: making the perfect cup of tea. And while she forgets to scald the teapot – eek […]

10 years ago

We’ll save you the superlatives – but the new Martin’s Life is absolutely fantastic, containing a ‘shock’ revelation that Mam has heard via Sheila McCarthy. The culmination of a fantastic year for Martin and his family. We’ll probably have to add them to 44 Things Cork Has That You Simply Won’t Get In Dublin, in fact…

10 years ago

It may not be the destination of choice for those of us who are pernickety about quality. But easyJet’s new food store in northwest London is a pretty insane concept all the same, given that every item inside costs just 25p – or, in our money, a measly 33c. Yup. 33c. Items available in the shop […]

10 years ago

Earlier on, we told you that Chopped would be giving away free salads today, to celebrate the opening of its new Grafton Street store. And it seems you listened – because the place is absolutely RAMMED right now. Retired MMA fighter Cathal Pendred, who is involved in the franchise, tweeted the below picture that shows how […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t already heard that there’s a Zoolander sequel on the way, then we’re not entirely sure how you’re surviving on the internet right now. For most of us, though, the looming prospect of the film – due for release on February 12 – is one that can only be described as “really, really good-looking”. But […]

10 years ago

The General Election campaign hasn’t even begun, but already we’ve seen perhaps the most important issue we face as a nation brought to a head: can we all get hamsters? The request was made to Knocklyon councillor Deirdre O’Donovan – who’s standing for the Independent Alliance in Dublin Southwest – after she left a calling card at one of her constituents’ doors. […]

10 years ago

Everyone’s favourite Irish family musical sensation, The Corrs (sorry, Crystal Swing), are taking Dublin’s 3Arena by storm tonight for the comeback we’ve all been waiting for. With such a night full of hits before us, it’s gotten us thinking, just what ARE The Corrs best tunes? So, we took a in the Lovin Dublin offices, covering all […]

10 years ago

Bernard Brogan is getting married – and honestly we, like most people, couldn’t be happier for the fella. After all, he’s not only an absolute legend for the Boys in Blue, but he’s every bit as likeable off the field as he is on it (to Dublin fans at least – if a Kerry person were to say the […]

10 years ago

We never thought this day would come… and yet, here we are. A 1990s-themed station has popped up on the air in Dublin, and somewhat predictably, the entire city is slowly starting to lose its collective mind. It’s called Non-Stop 90s, it’s located at 88.1FM (just before Radio 1), and it gives this description on its Facebook page: Non-stop […]

10 years ago

We’ve already seen it across the UK – and from September, sexual consent workshops will be compulsory for new Trinity students from September. Students based in Fresher accommodation in Trinity Hall will be required to attend the module after it was given the green light by college authorities, and backed overwhelmingly by the Student Union. Shane Rice, […]

10 years ago

It’s important to remember that fitness professionals are… well, fitness professionals. They place huge emphasis on their training and nutrition, many of them defining themselves by gym prowess, numbers on the bar, or the amount of ab veins they have – and they’re not shy about flaunting it on social media as a highlight reel […]

10 years ago

How come we never got to do this kind of thing as children? The kids in Sunday’s Well Primary School in Cork city have put together a slick and concise retelling of the 1916 Rising using sets and characters made entirely of Lego. Okay, so the fact that they’re constantly smiling throughout the entire ordeal […]

10 years ago

We’ve done it again. Irish men have been given the dubious distinction of being the ugliest in the world, according to the odious-sounding but highly popular beautifulpeople.com. The site, which has more than five million members, accepts only those who meet a certain ‘standard’ of attractiveness – and in the last year, fewer than one […]

10 years ago

“Think of Batman pooping snakes”. Once heard, can never be unheard. We’d say we’re sorry, but hey – if we’re going down, you’re coming down with us…

10 years ago

My dearest love, After what seems like one eternity after another, we are finally destined to soon be together again. And I could not be happier. Now, I’m not going to pretend that things have been universally miserable since your last visit in mid-December; immediately after you left, I cast myself into a period of indulgence that […]

10 years ago

“It’s probably the worst place that you could have possibly installed them.” Anthony Flynn, director of Inner City Helping the Homeless (ICHH), couldn’t really have been any more direct in slamming the decision to install ‘anti-homeless spikes’ at Joan Burton’s Department of Social Protection building. And he’s not the only one. Since Rabble posted an image of the spikes at the […]

10 years ago

This is confusing. But good. We think. Starting with a roll-out across 400 restaurants in the UK, McDonald’s is set to change one of the most fundamental aspects of itself: by allowing customers to order from their table, and having waiters bring the food to them. On wooden boards. Wooden boards. UK CEO Paul Pomroy said: We […]

10 years ago

Remember we said yesterday that it was going to be balmy… and that summer was here, and there was no way that was going to change? Well… we were wrong.  The tail end of Storm Jonas (pictured above) which has wreaked havoc on the US east coast, has come to Ireland – and it’s determined to give […]

10 years ago

We’ve always loved the idea of dog-friendly establishments across Dublin. So long as they stay well behaved – and, of course, so long as they’re safe and not running around the kitchen – there’s nothing quite like a four-legged friend to breed a friendly, homely atmosphere in pubs and cafés. Sadly, though, it seems that these days […]

10 years ago

Only a few weeks to go, and it’s looking like the 2016 General Election is going to be a proper dinger. But for all the big-picture questions – namely how the hell is anyone going to form a government when things are this fragmented – we’re already starting to see some of the compelling tales start […]

10 years ago

Well this was a bit grim. An infographic landed in my inbox this morning, from a party I won’t name – not to protect them, but because I don’t fancy either giving them publicity or instigating some sort of online witch-hunt. Its aim? To flog some Oirish jewellery ahead of Valentine’s Day, using a few semi-interesting facts about traditional romantic […]

10 years ago

This is pretty great news, even if the timing seems somewhat convenient. Mark Zuckerberg has just announced that Facebook is to build a MASSIVE data centre in Clonee, Co Meath, resulting in 2,000 construction jobs and 150 long-term jobs once the thing is up and running from 2018. In a Facebook post, the founder and […]

10 years ago

Our problems are over. ALL of them. Yay! From today, Android users with NFC-enabled smartphones will be able to top up their Leap Cards on the go by downloading this app. That means no more sinking feeling as you realise you’re in the middle of Ballinteer with no shops nearby, no credit on your Leap […]

10 years ago

“It’s a nice aul day for a cup of tea, eh?” Storm Jonas has wreaked havoc across the US east coast – and, tragically, has taken dozens of lives along the way. But now that the worst of it has passed, these two Irish guys decided to reclaim their streets… and more importantly, their tea break.

10 years ago

That’s it, lads – summer is here, and there’s absolutely no turning back. Even as we write, before the sun has poked its mug over the horizon, it’s 13C out there, so we’re just going to go ahead and bin ALL our winter wear, safe in the knowledge that we shall never again know cold. YAAAASSSSSS. […]

10 years ago

Ah Kilkenny CITY – for yes, it is indeed a city – has quite a lot to offer. So much, in fact, that some would say that the nation’s former capital is on a par with its current one. That’s why, today, we’ve handed the keys of the site over to a native – local lady […]

10 years ago

If you’re the sort who can’t stand the long wait for dessert while you finish your main course, then BOY have we got good news for you. McDonald’s has introduced one of the most bizarre menu additions we’ve seen yet – fries covered in “white chocolate and cacao-flavored sauces”. Yum. READ: Ah Jaysus – McDonald’s Has Begun Serving Quinoa […]

10 years ago

Well this is just gorgeous. Thanks to Cian Hamilton for sharing.

10 years ago

We Irish can’t deal with terms like ‘frost’, ‘ice’ and ‘sub-zero’ – but they’re all in today’s forecast for the Dublin region, which warns of a damn chilly one out there. Ah crap. It’s going to warm up a bit once it gets bright (apparently the sun has something to do with heat – who […]

10 years ago

Located just to the south of our wonderful capital, Wicklow is absolutely bustling with amazing sights, sounds, tastes, smells and people. Some of them you’ll never have heard of – and some of them you’ll know, but have never fully appreciated. Either way, here are 11 reasons to hit up the Garden of Ireland right […]

10 years ago

It’s difficult to think of anything beyond Alan Rickman today – his greatest roles, characters, films, scenes and even his off-screen quotes. But here’s one you might have forgotten about. Texas – the Scottish band who were HUGE in the nineties and noughties, but seem to have been forgotten over time – enlisted Rickman to star […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest. Cavemen probably didn’t eat dishes called Panang Chicken, Primal Green or Char-grilled Sirloin Steak. In fact, they probably didn’t tend to eat much Thai or Vietnamese food at all. But you know what? In this case, we really don’t care for such details – the ‘Caveman Festival’ at Saba, which runs until the last […]

10 years ago

We all knew Google would come up with something pretty special to mark 1916. After all – wisecracks about corporate tax to one side – they’ve forged a real home for themselves in the city, right in the shadow of the Boland’s Mill site that Dev took over during the rebellion. Well, their virtual tour […]

10 years ago