Nothing screams versatility like the glorious spud. From hash to pancakes to Bravas, the possibilities are endless with this original superfood. There are tons of reasons to celebrate this locally sourced superfood: it’s natural, full of fibre, surprisingly both fat and gluten-free, and, well, they’re deliciously adaptable. If you want to try this recipe for […]

6 years ago

Spain’s tourism minister has said that the country will reopen to foreign tourists from July this year. In an interview with the local Spanish radio station Onda Cero, Reyes Maroto said, “It is perfectly coherent to plan summer vacations to come to Spain in July.” Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has also stated that there […]

6 years ago

Some brilliant, underrated Netflix suggestions, easy recipes and cocktails for delivery. Sure what else do you need? For the past few weeks, we have been teaming up with the guys from Old El Paso to give you all the night-in inspiration you need, and then some. And we’re not done, because we’re here to provide […]

6 years ago

I chat with Haelee Reis about how twerk classes are helping people feel empowered during lockdown. I’ve followed Dublin-based twerk teacher Haelee Reis on Instagram for a few months now, and I find her energy and all-round badass-ness infectious. Now more than ever, we all need a bit of that. Given the current situation, I […]

6 years ago

Your home workouts just got way more wholesome. Because you can now do a Disney home workout! Having stumbled across this on social media, I thought that I had to share it with the world. Brought to us by YouTubers That Disney Girl and EMK Fitness, you can work out to all of your classic […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council has published a proposed Covid-19 mobility plan which details what changes they might implement to ensure social distancing can take place as workplaces reopen and movement in the city centre increases. Dublin City Council says the proposed plans aim to “ensure safe access to and movement within Dublin City for all users, […]

6 years ago

The public handwashing station on the doors of Pantibar on Capel Street has been vandalised. In a statement on their Instagram, bar management explained that this wasn’t the first time that the station had been vandalised and that because of this, they had to make the decision to remove it completely. In the Instagram post, […]

6 years ago

If you’re like me, you are seriously missing your cinema food. But Just Eat has announced that they are now delivering cinema food from Omniplex to hungry, movie-loving Dubs and we’re fairly buzzed about that. While cinemas across the country remain closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, Just Eat and Omniplex are teaming up to feed […]

6 years ago

A new survey indicates that 44% of Dublin pubs plan to open in June. This would see them opening under Phase Three of the lifting of lockdown restrictions. The study was completed by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), an organisation that represents the publicans of Ireland. Under the government’s current roadmap, pubs aren’t supposed to […]

6 years ago

McDonald’s is set to reopen six of its Dublin stores today for their drive-thru service and the fast-food chain has revealed the health and safety measures they have in place for when people are visiting today: Spending at drive-thrus is to be limited at €30 per car. There will be fewer people in the kitchen […]

6 years ago

If you missed out on winning our first Fajita Friday Hamper, fear not, my friend. Due to popular demand, we have teamed up with Old El Paso once again to give you the chance to win a gorgeous hamper packed full of bits that will help you create the ultimate night-in experience at home. Last […]

6 years ago

I had a chat with Sustainable Fashion Dublin about how to easily upcycle your clothes at home. I was going to start this article with a nice little “we all have more time on our hands now” kind of intro. But let’s be real, I’m tired of saying it and you’re tired of hearing it. […]

6 years ago

We tried our hand at making these two ‘fakeaway’ recipes at home. And trust us, you’re going to want to try them as well. Because they were absolutely delicious. If you’re like us, you’re missing some of your favourite takeaways right now. Well, fear not, my friend. Because these two takeaway recipes are the ultimate […]

6 years ago

Plans have been submitted to Dublin City Council for permission to develop a new co-living space on top of Jervis Street Shopping Centre. This would see the demolition of some of the retail and car parking spaces in the centre to make way for 127 mostly 18 square metre co-living spaces. These would consist of […]

6 years ago

It’s time to get creative! Staying in has been the new norm for quite a while now. But we don’t want to stop having the craic, and we know you don’t either. So, we have once again teamed up Old El Paso to bring you the ultimate night-in guide so that you can make it […]

6 years ago

If you’re looking for a brilliant virtual event to enjoy this weekend, then I think I have you covered with this one. Jameson is bringing us a very special broadcast for World Whiskey Day live from the Jameson Distillery in Bow St., at 8pm this Saturday, May 16. Set your reminder for 8pm (Irish time) […]

6 years ago

More time at home means more time to create some seriously mouth-watering dishes. If you’re looking for a seriously tasty lunch to enjoy in the back garden this week, we would definitely recommend whipping up this tasty steak sandwich. To help us through staying indoors, SuperValu is providing us with some fantastic recipe inspiration using […]

6 years ago

Huawei has launched an amateur photo competition for Huawei users, inviting people from all over the world to spread the positive power of creativity through the medium of photography. We’re being encouraged to capture an uplifting image with an inspiring message to bring millions of people together during testing times. Huawei aims to spread this […]

6 years ago

This is just the wholesome content I needed today. Seal Rescue Ireland decided to introduce us to some of their delightfully floppy friends in an adorable Tik Tok video. And I cannot get enough. In the video, we meet seals Bayleaf, Cardinal, Tea Tree, Mulberry, Scribbly Gum and Echinacea. And I am in love with […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council CEO has said that he is hopeful that construction projects such as the controversial white-water rafting facility will still go ahead as the city begins to reopen. He said, “If there is to be a tourism sector in the future, and I hope there is its a very important part of this […]

6 years ago

We must admit, we’re snacking a lot more now that we’re working from home. But snacks don’t have to be bad! We decided to try our hand at making some healthy snacks! While we’re all at home, SuperValu is providing us with plenty of cooking and baking inspiration using their great value Own Brand Range. […]

6 years ago

Yep, a quarter of a billion dollars is up for grabs in tomorrow’s American Mega Millions draw. And you can be in with a chance of winning the $248 million jackpot by playing from Ireland. Now that would go down an absolute treat, wouldn’t it? Here’s how. theLotter.com is an online ticket courier service that […]

6 years ago

I won’t lie to you, this has been playing on my mind all day. Earlier, Johnny Logan and Dickie Rock seemed to have some heated beef with each other. But we can all now can rest easy tonight as the feud was short-lived. Johnny Logan issued an apology for the comments he made about Dickie. […]

6 years ago

This looks like a gorgeous way to spend an afternoon in the sunshine. A Dublin soul singer held a small street concert for her neighbours over the weekend and it looked like it was just lovely. And I’m kind of jealous that I wasn’t here to enjoy it. Performing from the front of her house, […]

6 years ago

A survey published by NUIG has revealed that the majority of people working from home would prefer to do so after lockdown restrictions have been lifted. Over 7,000 people took part in the online questionnaire in late April and early May, half of whom have never worked from home before the coronavirus pandemic. A significant […]

6 years ago

Irish people travelling to the UK by plane will not have to enter self-isolation after arriving. People arriving from France and Ireland have been given an exemption to self-isolation rules in the UK by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. According to an article on Independent.ie, people arriving into Ireland from the UK will still have to […]

6 years ago

Irish singers Johnny Logan and Dickie Rock have been involved in a strange exchange of words, and we’re not quite sure what to think of it. In an interview with The Irish Times, Logan was asked about his thoughts on fellow Irish Eurovision Song Contest contestant Dickie Rock, and it was fairly interesting. Logan had […]

6 years ago

We are all more than accustomed to a night-in nowadays, and many of us are getting creative and finding new ways to enjoy ourselves while at home. Through what you cook, make for dessert, make to drink and decide to do, you can have a seriously spicy evening without passing your front door. We have […]

6 years ago

We love a bit of Marty Morrissey. So we’re pretty buzzed at the fact he’ll be hosting a brand new Sunday night show every week on the RTÉ Player. Marty in the Shed is set to start this Sunday, May 10 with a pretty stellar lineup including actor Chris O’Dowd who will be virtually joining […]

6 years ago

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that he is considering a plea from The Licensed Vintners’ Association (LVA) and Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) that would see pubs opening in June, six weeks before initially set out in the government’s plan. However, he told RTÉ Radio 1 this morning that he doesn’t see […]

6 years ago

Now more than ever, we need a laugh. I know I do. These Irish Instagram accounts are giving me just that. If you’re like me, you’re finding yourself spending a lot more time on social media. All I want right now is distraction and giggles. This is the kind of content I signed up for! […]

6 years ago

A popular city-centre salon has revealed it has a waiting list of nearly 400 people booked in to get their hair done once they reopen. Hairdressers and salons are set to reopen on July 20, during Phase 4 of the ease of lockdown restrictions. The Hairdressers Federation of Ireland has been lobbying to reopen sooner […]

6 years ago

If there is one thing we love about summer, it’s sitting out the back garden around a table full of amazing food. So next time you’re having a family meal outside, you should try these easy and delicious fish tacos. During these strange times, SuperValu is here to give us our fix of home recipe […]

6 years ago

People have been treating themselves to a different kind of takeaway for the past few days. Yes, you can now order yourself some cocktails on Just Eat. While we’re all missing our favourite cocktail spots, this certainly makes things a little easier. Box Burger and Platform Pizza in Bray have both added to their menu […]

6 years ago

COMPETITION CLOSED Fancy a Fajita Friday Hamper so you can throw the ultimate night in? Well, we have that to give away. Lovin Dublin and Old El Paso have teamed up to bring you Fajita Friday! Over the coming weeks, you’ll see some familiar faces host their very own Fajita Fridays at home, giving you […]

6 years ago

The newest documentary brought to us by Netflix has people in tears. A Secret Love tells the story of two women who have had to keep their decades-long love a secret, and it’s hitting people right in the feels. Produced by Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum, the documentary explores their almost 70-year-long relationship and the […]

6 years ago

Staying in is the new going out. But there are ways you can spice things up and make sure your night in is super exciting and eventful. Through what you cook, what you watch, what you indulge in and what you decide to do, you can create a night in that truly stands out from […]

6 years ago

Calling all home chefs (which is all of us at the moment)! If you’re looking for healthy recipes for when you’re cooking at home, then we think you should definitely try your hand at these two. During these weird times, SuperValu is providing us with a heap of fun and delicious recipe inspiration using their […]

6 years ago

This Peach, Passionfruit and Mint Mojito looks SO GOOD. And it turns out, it’s pretty easy to make for yourself at home. Whether you’re calling friends over video chat or having a night in with the other half, treat yourself to a taste of summer with this stunning Peach, Passionfruit and Mint Mojito. All you […]

6 years ago

If you’re looking for your next deliciously mouth-watering home-cooked meal, then we have you covered. Because we think these turkey burgers, brought to us by SuperValu and chef Kevin Dundon, will go down a treat. Whether you’re cooking for the kids, the other half or yourself, these turkey burgers are going to be very popular […]

6 years ago

What if we told you that you could enjoy gorgeous barista-style coffee at home? That grabbed your attention, didn’t it? We have teamed up with the guys from De’Longhi to show you how. We noticed a massive amount of interest when we ran a competition for one of De’Longhi’s Dinamica Plus fully automatic bean to […]

6 years ago

Dublin Pride today released a statement regarding the cancellation of this year’s festival and the launch of Digital Pride. The parade had initially been postponed until September due to Covid-19 concerns but has now been cancelled altogether. They said, “Although we had initially postponed the Parade until September, we feel the scale of one of […]

6 years ago

These slow-cooked pork nachos look insanely delicious. We’ve teamed up with Lidl to bring you the recipe and a chance to win a €100 voucher to spend instore. Entering is so simple: all you have to do is take a pic of how the nachos turned out then tag/mention @lovindublin and @lidlireland on social media. […]

6 years ago

Here are 10 Irish bakers to follow on Instagram for your fix of baking inspiration. Pretty much all of us have caught the baking bug as of late. Sure look, it’s a great way to stay busy and relax. Plus, the treats at the end tend to be pretty delicious. If you’re looking for inspiration […]

6 years ago

These influencers in isolation are rocking the social distancing life. Whether they’re showing off their delicious recipes, giving us some DIY inspo, helping us stay fit and active or just providing us with a much-needed laugh, we’re so into it. Here are 30 influencers in isolation we’re loving right now. Roz Purcell (@rozannapurcell) Roz has […]

6 years ago

Looking to do a couple’s home workout? We have once again teamed up with VITHIT to bring you just that. VITHIT is a low sugar, low calorie health drink filled with 100% RDA of your daily vitamins and health boosting teas. Fitness coach Jack Tuite and pilates instructor Caoimhe O’Dwyer are back to show us […]

6 years ago

We’re all working out in the gaff a lot more than we used to. So why not challenge your mates to this fairly intense home workout to see how they get on? We’ve once again teamed up with VITHIT to bring you this unreal HIIT workout from Jack Tuite, ideal for when you want to […]

6 years ago

If you’re looking to learn a new skill or gain some new knowledge while you’re at home, then you’re going to love these free online courses from Vodafone X. Level Up is a free online platform included in the Vodafone X student mobile plan, along with all the normal data, calls and texts Vodafone X […]

6 years ago

This is how you can play for the staggering €90 million Eurojackpot from Ireland. Now that would certainly put a pep in our step. Europe’s fastest-growing lottery, Eurojackpot, has become mega-popular as of late and it looks like that’s only going to continue. Launched as a competitor to EuroMillions, players from across 18 different countries, […]

6 years ago

This beginner’s pilates routine is the ideal way to get started. Pilates has become very popular as of late. And that’s because it’s a great way to relax and stay in shape. Over the past few weeks, we have teamed up with VITHIT to bring you a series of home workouts including plenty of pilates […]

6 years ago