The cinema scene in Dublin is enjoying a real renaissance at the moment, and just in time for Oscars season too. The re-opening of Stella cinema in Rathmines brought some serious retro glam to the table, and now Odeon in the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is set to get a massive makeover. The cinema will undertake […]

9 years ago

If you were like me and missed out on getting tickets to see the legendary Flight Of The Conchords in the 3Arena next year, you’re in luck because another date has just been announced. MCD Productions just shared the exciting news that the New Zealand duo will be adding an extra date due to a […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for a tasty healthy lunch today, this vegan restaurant on Pleasants Street is a favourite of mine.  Sova Vegan Butcher is Ireland’s first solely vegan restaurant and considering it’s World Vegan Day, maybe you would be interested in trying out some of their delish food. I’m not a vegan or vegetarian myself but […]

9 years ago

If you’re a non-smoker in the office, you should be entitled to an extra few days off work, at least according to Psychologist at The D4 Clinic, Jason O’Callaghan.  The Irish Examiner reports that the leading psychologist and hypnotherapist said that Irish companies should offer those who don’t smoke six extra holiday days off work to […]

9 years ago

If the Irish Rail strike goes ahead tomorrow as planned, you can bag yourself half price taxis commuting to work. MyTaxi is offering 50% off taxi fares from 5am – 7am tomorrow morning if you pay your fare by card if the train strike goes ahead. Anyone who travels by rail will have a more difficult […]

9 years ago

With the dark winter days setting in, it’s important to be visible if you’re commuting on a bike around Dublin. And thanks to the Dublin Cycling Campaign, you can get free bike lights from today until Thursday at three different locations. They will be handing out lights as part of their #LightUpYourBike campaign – these […]

9 years ago

There has been a huge amount of Irish students turning to ‘sugar daddy dating’, new figures have shown. Controversial website SeekingArrangement.com has said that 10,000 Irish students also known as “sugar babies” are now on their website compared to 4,464 in 2013, meaning uptake has more than doubled in the space of just four years. According […]

9 years ago

There has been a call to demolish social housing in need of “significant regeneration” – a new report by Dublin City Council has suggested. According to The Irish Times, the council’s head of housing, Brendan Kenny, said that around 10,000 flats in the city are up to over 50 years old and should be torn down […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for a new place to grab a bite to eat and drink this weekend, you may want to check out this new Blanchardstown gastro-pub which is bound to become a hot spot. The Black Wolf opened its doors to the public last week on Blanchardstown Main Street and has transformed what was […]

9 years ago

Dunnes Stores will be transforming their former homeware store on South Great George’s Street into two new restaurant spaces. Fora reported that the chainstore has received the all-clear from the local council to open up the two spaces. Dunnes closed their store earlier this year and applied for permission to convert it into a new […]

9 years ago

The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon is taking place this Sunday, and to facilitate the route there will be some changes made to a lot of Dublin Bus routes for this weekend. Diversions to routes will be put in place from tomorrow, Friday October 27th from 7pm continuing until 6pm on Monday October 30th due to […]

9 years ago

If you need something to do this Halloween weekend, there’s a Zombie Apocalypse happening in a popular Dublin city centre spot, Drop Dead Twice. Dublin’s only ‘Bring Your Own Cocktail Bar’ is hosting the party on Sunday to celebrate the end of the world zombie style. Not only are those heading along encouraged to dress up […]

9 years ago

The National Transport Authority has said that it will evaluate if we have to lose lanes for car traffic to make way for bus routes. New research has shown that bus routes are taking longer for passengers in the suburbs getting to and from the city centre than in 2015. This has been attributed to […]

9 years ago

If you are a bartender or fancy a career change, Leinster House may hold a job opportunity for you. The Houses of the Oireachtas are on the lookout to hire a part-time bartender who would serve in both the visitor and members bars. The job is being advertised on the Oireachtas website and you can apply […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of the The Notorious Conor McGregor, we’ve got good news because The Late Late Show is looking for audience members for an interview with the UFC star.  The RTÉ show, fronted by Ryan Tubridy, posted to its Facebook page last night to seek out any die-hard fans of the Dubliner. Tubridy will […]

9 years ago

If you’re a big Game Of Thrones fan, a popular pub in Dublin is hosting a GOT themed Halloween party this Sunday. The Back Page in Phibsboro are going all out for their Game Of Thrones themed event and better yet, it’s free in. From screenings of iconic episodes to quizzes, games and then a night of […]

9 years ago

‘Shrek: The Musical’ is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year from October 23 – November 4. The West End and Broadway musical is based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film which featured voices from the likes of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy. ‘Shrek: The Musical’ has a great original score […]

9 years ago

It’s one of my favourite places to go for great food and drinks and if you’re the same, you’ll be devastated to hear that Taco Taco at Dame Court has closed its doors today. The popular Mexican pop-up restaurant announced on their Facebook page today that they have closed for business. But fret not, because they have […]

9 years ago

If you win the lotto or have €2,350,000 to spare, this Victorian style ‘castle’ in Sandymount might be of interest. Not only is the property breathtaking, but it was once owned by a very famous Irish family. Castleton, on Sandymount Green was once the home of Robert Corbet who was the uncle of John Butler […]

9 years ago

If you’re a massive fan of doughnuts, this news is bound to brighten up your Friday morning. News spread over a year ago that American doughnut chain, Krispy Kreme, was set on opening up a store in Ireland and finally the location has been chosen. The Independent reported that Blanchardstown Shoppping Centre is going to […]

9 years ago

With the housing crisis always a topic of conversation, The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, Owen Keegan, has said that some of Dublin’s parks and green-spaces ‘should be assessed’ for housing. Mr Keegan spoke yesterday at an Urban Land Institute conference in the city and he said that open spaces of land should be evaluated […]

9 years ago

Arctic Stone Ice Cream have teamed up with Revolution Bakery to create Ireland’s first rolled ice cream doughnut: The Roll Dog. The popular ice cream company make, in my opinion, some of the nicest ice cream around and it also looks very pretty rolled up and topped with whatever you wish. Arctic Stone Ice Cream announced […]

9 years ago

It has just been confirmed that the Luas will not be running today due to the damage from Ex-Hurricane Ophelia yesterday. A meeting was held at noon to reassess when the services would be getting back on track, but it’s bad news for commuters because there will be no schedule this evening. Both the Red […]

9 years ago

Fans of hidden gem Ruby’s Pizza & Grill in Swords will be delighted to hear that a second restaurant is opening in the city, and they’re celebrating with some pretty sweet offers.  The new eatery will be located in the Point Square near the 3Arena and if you stop by today and buy a drink, you can […]

9 years ago

While the rest of the country has already been at the brunt of the hurricane, it looks like Ophelia is well and truly on its way to Dublin. Pictures and videos have been shared across social media showing the escalating damage to the city including huge trees falling over on Leeson Street and in Ranelagh. […]

9 years ago

It’s the weekend which means that brunch is definitely on the cards. This little café whips up some delicious dishes at a great price, and it’s not talked about enough. Nestled on the North Strand Road, Cloud Café is a popular spot amongst locals and has been on the scene since 2011. The team focus on creating healthy […]

9 years ago

It’s National Curry Week and it’s also basically the weekend – so we can picture nothing better this evening than tucking into a huge tray of filthy curry chips. Yesterday, we asked our readers to vote in our poll on where we can find the best curry chips in Dublin. And now, the highly-anticipated results are […]

9 years ago

If you’re not superstitious about today being ‘Friday the 13th’ and have ever thought of getting a new tattoo, this popular Dublin tattoo shop is doing a pretty cool deal. Pins N’ Needles in Phibsboro will be doing an array of dainty tattoos for just €13 – with the only catch being it’s for one day only.  […]

9 years ago

We often don’t appreciate what’s right on our doorstep, and this is certainly true of the humble Irish pub.  Globally, however, they know just how special an Irish pub is, and now these two Dublin pubs have been named among some of the world’s most interesting bars by experts, Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley.   Bowe’s Bar […]

9 years ago

There are several huge blockbuster movies made every year, and the film industry is ever growing and developing. The use of CGI and other special effects has been a big aspect of film that has progressed significantly in the past number of years, and things that couldn’t be brought to life before on the big […]

9 years ago

Sometimes it can be hard to pin down one place to eat out in. There are many restaurants around Dublin to choose from and it can be overwhelming. Well fear not, because this Italian restaurant on the northside is the ideal date night spot you need to check out this weekend. Il Corvo on Upper […]

9 years ago

It’s nearly that time of the week again, ‘The Late Late Show’ will be on our tellies tomorrow night and the line-up is pretty sweet. One of Dublin’s biggest stars is set to appear on the couch and we cannot wait. Brendan O’Carroll star and creator of ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ will lead the line-up. The Finglas native […]

9 years ago

It’s National Curry Week and one of the best dishes that we all love to enjoy are curry chips. They’re simple and so delicious – there’s nothing better to have after a night out on the town. We want to see where you think does the best curry chips in Dublin? So make sure to cast […]

9 years ago

News spread yesterday of Aungier Danger’s amazing freebie on offer to doughnut lovers of Dublin this morning. The fantastic bakery opened its doors to the hungry public at 16 Merrion Row and they are giving out free delicious doughnuts from 8am until 10am. And people have gone wild for it. Aungier Danger posted a picture of the massive […]

9 years ago

We all religiously watched E.T. growing up — it was a classic Steven Spielberg film. If you’re a fan, you’re going to love the news that E.T. will be shown on a huge screen in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre alongside the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. For one night only on Saturday December 9, fans of […]

9 years ago

If you have some big event to go to, or just want to travel in luxury you will soon be able to book your very own chauffeur in Dublin with a new app. Devine’s Worldwide Chauffeur Services have been on the market for 40 years and have driven many big names including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé […]

9 years ago

It’s tempting to stay fiercely loyal to your favourite pub, but if you’ve been looking for some inspo for new places to try, the following might be of interest.  Slattery’s Pub of Beggar’s Bush was crowned the winner of the ‘Irish Pub Of The Year 2017’ at the Irish Pubs Global Awards 2017 in Ireland. […]

9 years ago

Ed Sheeran is set to play three Dublin gigs in the Phoenix Park next May, but it looks like there could be trouble brewing after a number of residential complaints. The ‘Thinking Out Loud’ singer-songwriter’s gigs will see over 180,000 fans flock to the park, with the shows set to take place near the Ashtown Gate […]

9 years ago

We can already feel the cold in the air but fret not, because temperatures are set to rise to nearly 20 degrees this weekend, so we don’t have to wave goodbye to the warm weather just yet. Met Eireann released the forecast outlook for the weekend – and it’s looking mighty fine. The good weather will start […]

9 years ago

Cat lovers have highly anticipated the opening of the very first ‘cat lounge’ in Dublin, and today Cat Lounge finally opened its doors to the public. We made it our business to be first through the doors at 9am, eager to cuddle the five little bundles of fur and relax with a cuppa. The space in 1 […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing better than sipping on a Mimosa and tucking into a good meal of a Sunday morning/afternoon, but if we were to make one complaint about brunch in Dublin, it’s that it can be a bit samey.  If you’re a bruncher on the market for something a bit different, there is a brand new […]

9 years ago

Nothing brightens up your morning more than hearing that your favourite artist is going to play in Dublin. And that will be the case for Irish fans of Macklemore, because he is set to play the 3Arena next year. Yes! MCD Productions announced the exciting news that the hit American rapper will be returning to […]

9 years ago

Pretty much all of Ireland tuned into TV3 last night for the highly anticipated Irish version of ‘Blind Date’. We loved the show in the 1980s so when news spread that we would be getting our own version, everyone freaked out. Well, the show hosted by comedian Al Porter premiered last night and there was […]

9 years ago

Coeliacs can start to get excited, because this Gluten-Free pop-up shop is coming back to Dublin next week. Unglu-d opened up earlier this year for Coeliac Awareness week and it went down a huge treat. Now they are back in the capital for a longer period and in a much bigger venue. Unglu-d made the exciting […]

9 years ago

This is not a drill: Niall Horan has just announced that he will be playing in Dublin next year. And it’s in a pretty massive music venue in the capital. Niall Horan took to Twitter this morning to announce the dates of his Flicker World Tour 2018. And the Mullingar native is kicking off the […]

9 years ago

Temple Bar is the one spot in Dublin that seems to always get a lot of mixed reviews. While many argue about the steep prices of pints and how overcrowded it is with tourists, I don’t think it should be so underestimated by us locals. Temple Bar is an iconic part of Dublin’s history and […]

9 years ago

We are always on the lookout for the latest hot items, and after taking a little trip to Stock today, I discovered that I want to buy the entire shop.  Why? Because Stock Design Store just on the corner of St. Stephen’s Green shopping centre on King Street, has the most quirkiest and beautiful bits and pieces that […]

9 years ago

If you work on a building site in Dublin, the last thing you would expect to find would be a scorpion on your site. Well, this was the scary case for builders on a Baggot Street building site when this little fella came out of a delivery of sinks. Our hearts would have caved in! […]

9 years ago

We’re trying to remain calm, but we really can’t. Fans of Victoria Beckham a.k.a ‘Posh Spice’ will be glad to hear that the megastar will be in the capital today. The Spice Girl turned fashion and beauty mogul is set to visit Brown Thomas on Grafton Street today to promote her latest collection with Estee Lauder, […]

9 years ago

Cyclists will be happy to hear this news, because one of Dublin’s busiest areas is due to get a new cycle route. The Irish Times reported that Dublin City Council has approved plans for a cycle route from Clontarf to Amiens Street, which will restrict cars to one lane on part of the busy traffic […]

9 years ago