If you’re fond of the odd glass of wine or two, this Dublin restaurant and bar has just launched a new wine tasting experience that sounds dreamy for a big night out. The Exchequer Wine Bar and Restaurant has become a trendy spot for vino lovers alike, located in Ranelagh. They have just launched a […]

9 years ago

The Lights Fest which is famous worldwide for their magical events has announced that they will be hosting an event in Dublin soon. The festival is an unique experience where thousands of families and friends gather to listen to live music, enjoy food and light up the sky with lanterns they can personalise themselves. Everyone lets off […]

9 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 […]

9 years ago

Aer Lingus is set to launch a direct flight route from Dublin to Seattle from next year. The new route will mark the Irish airline’s twelfth route from Dublin Airport to North America. Aer Lingus announced this morning that they will be running four flights a week from May 2018 to the city with the famous Space […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for an alternative way to get yourself in the Christmas spirit this year, Hidden Dublin Walks‘ ‘panto on wheels’ tour sounds like great craic. The company will be running ‘The Bus That Stole Christmas Panto Tour’ which involves you getting on board the bus and being brought around Dublin, along with elves, in […]

9 years ago

This year will mark a difference to how the streets of Dublin will be lit up with the turning on of the Christmas lights. DublinTown and Dublin City Council have teamed up together to create a ‘Procession Of Light’ which will light up the city with a magical Christmas event on Sunday November 19th. From 5.30pm […]

9 years ago

When it comes to looking for a place to call home we’re not so sure this apartment in Smithfield would be one to consider – it’s a fairly grim half of a bunk bed that’s in a living room. The property went up on Daft.ie yesterday morning and already has almost 2,000 views. For €470 a […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are warning homeowners to be aware of the very common type of fire hazard especially around these cold winter months. There is a big increase in call-outs for chimney fires in winter and the fire brigade are warning people to be extra cautious. They issued a warning on Twitter last night, writing, […]

9 years ago

If you want to grab yourself a unique vintage piece or some serious bargains, the Dublin Christmas flea market will be back next month for all your festive needs. From clothing, crafts, homeware and food you’re bound to find hidden treasures at the market. The Annual Christmas flea market will be held at Point Square […]

9 years ago

If you’re a public transport user in the city, the chances are you’ve probably never noticed this one thing that is on every single Dublin Bus. It’s actually obvious once you cop it, but after noticing it for the first time the other day I was curious as to what on earth was its purpose. […]

9 years ago

Storyboard opened for business on Clancy Quay just last month and there’s already lots of chat about their delicious breakfast and lunch menus. I stopped by the café last week to check it out and was surprised at not just how good the food tasted, but how pretty it looked too. Although Storyboard is new on […]

9 years ago

In the next number of years, houses in Dublin could potentially be pumped with recycled sewage water. A new report published in the Irish Independent looked at options for providing clean water over the next 25 years, and one of the ideas put forward was to use reclaimed water that would be drawn from treatment plants and […]

9 years ago

One hundred and fifty four people have already signed up for an event in Drumcondra tonight that celebrates the recent ‘Ballyragget party scandal’.  According to a Facebook event a “Fifi & Ballyragget Appreciation Night” is set to happen in Quinn’s later on, with Fifi herself expected to appear.  Fifi shot to fame after being at […]

9 years ago

All the way back in December 2008 Dublin Airport did the soundest thing for a customer who had issues paying for her parking ticket – and now nearly nine years later she’s paid them back. The unnamed woman ran into a problem when she was trying to pay for her parking ticket after coming back […]

9 years ago

If you’re a massive fan of the classic Christmas movie Elf you’re going to love this – because the Light House Cinema is hosting a unique one night only event. The Elf Fancy Dress Karaoke Party will be held in the Dublin cinema on Friday December 8th at 9.30pm and it sounds like a lot of […]

9 years ago

Everybody loves free coffee, which is probably why loyalty cards in coffee shops are par for the course.  Two Pups Coffee on Francis Street, Merchants Quay has the most typically Irish loyalty card ever – and it’s gas. Their card has a range of Irish insults that start from ‘ya little pup’ and works all […]

9 years ago

A man has been rescued from the water at Dun Laoghaire this morning after it was reported that he fell in. According to Dublin Live, the man who is believed to be in his 30s was pulled from the water just after 8am. Dublin Fire Brigade, Loughlinstown NAS and the Irish Coast Guards rushed to the […]

9 years ago

Free + food are two words we like to see in the same sentence.  The Big Blue Bus in the beer garden of the Bernard Shaw give away scrumptious homemade pizzas each week FREE to anyone who is lucky enough to have one of their names of the week. Last week if you were called […]

9 years ago

If you know a James Piggot from Dublin who used to live in Paris around 1996, you might be able to help this American man out. Reddit user MastroRVM posted on the Dublin subreddit page appealing for help in finding a friend he lost connection with many years ago. He now wants to reconnect with his friend […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for something different to do to get yourself in the Christmas mood, Ireland’s first ever PJ & Pillows drive-in movie event is coming to Leopardstown Racecourse next month. The weekend of December 8 – 10 will see the famous racecourse transformed into a cosy Christmas drive-in movie event. Retro Drive-in Movies are […]

9 years ago

If you’re still fondly reminiscing on the festivals you went to this year, stop daydreaming and get to work because now is the time to get your tickets sorted for next year. Lucky for you, Forbidden Fruit have released their early bird tickets today so you can pick up a bargain if you’re already planning […]

9 years ago

It’s Wednesday. It’s freezing.  If you need a little pick-me-up to beat the midweek slump, this restaurant has a delicious dinner and a tasty cocktail menu that might tickle your fancy. Suesey Street has a bar and terrace on corner of Fitzwilliam Place which makes it a great spot for a few drinks and a bite […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen some crazy prices for substandard properties in our time but this one could be considered to be taking it a step too far. This ‘studio apartment’ is up for rent on Daft.ie and is based on Maple Drive in the Carpenterstown, near Castleknock  This little granny flat will set you back €1,200 a […]

9 years ago

If you’re a huge fan of Maltesers chocolate, you’ll be happy to hear that they have just launched their first ever pop-up shop for the festive season in Arnotts. The shop will not only sell a range of Maltesers personalised selection boxes especially for Christmas – but there will also be Galaxy and Snickers pieces to choose […]

9 years ago

IMC Cinemas are doing a sound thing for charity and will be holding a free showing of the highly anticipated new movie Wonder to celebrate World Kindness Day this Monday, November 13. The film isn’t due for release in Ireland until December 1, but the cinema chain will be hosting the special screening of the movie […]

9 years ago

Kildare’s own Picture This played their first massive arena gig last night in Dublin’s 3Arena to a sold out crowd and it looks like it was a huge hit. The band announced last year that they would play the 3Arena and after tickets flew out the door, they added an extra date.  The dynamic duo […]

9 years ago

Healthy food joint Freshii is opening up a new location in Smithfield today and it’s going to go down a treat for workers in the area. The Canadian chain will open in Smithfield Plaza today with another spot opening on Dame Street next Monday, November 13. Freshii focuses on providing fresh and nutritious meal choices […]

9 years ago

If you fancy a free pint and have crazy good Mario Kart skills, you need to get yourself down to Token in Smithfield tomorrow. The popular retro arcade, eatery and bar is a hot spot to check out if you haven’t already and this event sounds like a lot of fun. From 6pm tomorrow, they […]

9 years ago

We don’t really want to accept that the cold weather is creeping in just yet, but it looks like its well and truly Winter. Tonight you will want to turn the heating on – because temperatures are set to plummet to zero degrees in Dublin. Met Éireann have forecast that there will be widespread frost […]

9 years ago

The ongoing rental crisis is the talk of the nation and this apartment up for rent on Meath Street proves it. While the cost of living and renting in Dublin is high, this one apartment may be taking it too far as the two-bedroom space is available to rent for €1,450 a month. One of […]

9 years ago

Iceland’s low-cost airline, WOW air have announced that they will be flying to JFK airport from Spring of next year. Dubliners will be able to fly into New York’s central airport from April 26 with fares as low as €129.99 one way. This will mark WOW air’s second route into the city as they already […]

9 years ago

Jedward appeared at the High Courts last week due to a dispute with a former business associate about merchandising. And Jedward being Jedward, they filmed an impromptu music video at the courts, lip syncing along to Britney Spears music. The twins became famous after appearing on the X Factor in 2009 decided to make the […]

9 years ago

The decision to transform the renowned Temple Bar Square has been adjourned by Dublin city councillors. The proposed plans would involve the removal of some restaurant outdoor seating and many restaurants on the square claim they would be driven out of business if the new plans reduced their terrace seating. The city council has drawn […]

9 years ago

Rail services are at a standstill for 24 hours as the second day of industrial action with Iarnród Éireann takes place. With no trains running, it has lead to extra traffic on the streets of Dublin and left a lot of people relying on other forms of public transport to make their daily commute this […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever wanted to have a pint with your pooch, this bar on Middle Abbey Street is stocking beer especially for dogs. Adelphi Bar on Middle Abbey Street claim that they are the first bar in Ireland to stock the all-natural ‘dog beer’ and they will have it back in stock from tomorrow. After launching […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking for something to impress your other half ahead of the festive period, this may be something to consider. Brooks Hotel on Drury Street is showing some of our favourite festive movies in their intimate private cinema screen. This year they will be screening Elf, It’s A Wonderful Life and The Polar Express […]

9 years ago

This restaurant has a view like no other.  If you’re looking to travel outside of the city centre, Howth hosts a bustling restaurant scene that makes the ideal location for a romantic date. I decided to check out Aqua with my other-half over the weekend for dinner after hearing so much about it.  The seafood […]

9 years ago

Renting somewhere in Dublin doesn’t come cheap unfortunately, and if you want something decent you have to fork out quite a bit. We spotted this shed that looks to be converted into a ‘granny flat’ on Daft.ie and it’s a tight squeeze for the price of it. For €850 a month the one bedroom shed […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have issued a warning for homeowners to be extra vigilant after a gang believed to be from Dublin have burgled several homes in the past month. The gang are said to have stolen tens of thousands of euros in cash and jewellery since the beginning of October with up to 40 homes reported to […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’ and have already binge watched the second season, you’ll be delighted to hear that you can get your fix of the show at this class event next month. We’ll have to wait ages until the next season comes out so what better way to make time pass […]

9 years ago

If you’re a big fan of the food at Token in Smithfield, you’ll be delighted to hear that their menu is now available for takeaway. They posted the exciting news to their Facebook page this morning that will see their entire menu available for collection/takeaway. From mouth watering burgers, hotdogs and even brunch dishes there’s many […]

9 years ago

If you’re a massive Tay Tay fan you’re going to freak out – because she is set to play here next year. If, like me, you’re on Taylor Swift’s official mailing list you would have gotten an email this morning revealing the exciting news. According to the mail, the ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ star will […]

9 years ago

Homeless charities in Ireland are appealing to people expecting refunds from Irish Water to help tackle the growing homeless crisis. Up to €173m is expected to be handed back to almost one million customers before the Christmas period. The Simon Community, Focus Ireland and Peter McVerry Trust have teamed up to launch a campaign called […]

9 years ago

Dublin City Council has given the green light to plans to redevelop the Phibsboro Shopping Centre.  The €50m revamp will also include building on part of the grounds of Dalymount Park. The Irish Times reported that the development will see a three-fold spike in the amount of retail space.  Apartments for 341 students will also […]

9 years ago

Rumours have been doing the rounds… And it’s now official. If you’re a fan of the Gorillaz, you are going to love this news because it has just been announced that the incredible virtual band will play Malahide Castle in June next year. MCD Productions just announced that the Gorillaz will play the outdoor venue on […]

9 years ago

Everyone has been highly anticipating the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Bewley’s Cafe and Tea Rooms on Grafton Street. They opened their doors to the public yesterday morning and it seems that people are swarming to have a peak inside of the €12 million renovation. Bewley’s posted a video of the crazy queue outside the […]

9 years ago

There has been a massive job boost for Dublin with close to 1,200 new positions set to become available in both the northside and southside of the city. Dún Laoghaire Ferry Terminal is set to get a massive revamp which will feature a new business hub for technology, marine and design firms. The ‘Harbour Innovation […]

9 years ago

If you were walking by College Green this morning you might have witnessed the insane queues outside H&M with a load of Dubliners eager to get their hands on the store’s latest designer collaboration. London label Erdem launched their collaboration with H&M this morning at 9am and it seemed that a lot of people were dying to […]

9 years ago

If you’re a massive fan of BBQ grub, Smokin Bones is the place to go. Not only do they do unreal pulled pork, wings and dirty fries – but they have a mac n’ cheese side topped with breadcrumbs that is to die for. One unusual dish that’s turning heads is their ‘Feasting Bin Lid […]

9 years ago

Halloween has only just come and gone and there’s already Christmas decorations popping up around Dublin city centre.  With 54 days to go until the big day (that’ll fly!), it seems retailers are jumping on the bandwagon of the excitement leading up to Christmas. We spotted these decorations and lights in the Jervis Shopping Centre […]

9 years ago