So, how 2021 mortgage-ready are you? Since 2018, we have gathered an abundance of knowledge and tips from top experts, from surveyors to solicitors to mortgage advisors. And the main takeaway has always been the same: that the mortgage process isn’t as frightening as we initially thought. So, let’s see how you fare with this […]

5 years ago

There’s a gas aggressive colouring book and it’s really helping mem cope with the lockdown. Is anyone else suffering from chronic boredom? Sometimes you just end up in the height of it. There is loads of unreal stuff on Netflix to keep us going, and it’s nice to get out for a walk. But sometimes, […]

5 years ago

Yes, you read that right: A Baileys Irish Cream Cruffin in Dublin. Where will you find it? In Goats Gruff at Strawberry Hall, Dublin 20. Because Medialuna Croissanterie has returned to provide the food truck with this ideal winter treat. It’s safe to say I’m fairly jealous of anyone who has this within their 5k […]

5 years ago

These Irish-made aesthetically pleasing cakes and sweet treats almost look too good to eat. That’s a lie, I would definitely eat them. But you know what I mean! I came across this account when someone I follow shared a post to their story, and I was instantly drawn in. Le Patissier is an Irish producer […]

5 years ago

Ah, the humble crisp sambo. It brings us comfort when we’re down by reverting us right back to childhood. The combination of carbs with, well, more carbs is simply magical. This TikTok account, Food Made Simple, has taken our much-loved delicacy and given it a crispier, boujee twist. So, you’re probably used to buttering one […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Virgin Media If anything has helped us through the last 12 months, it’s great telly. But it’s not just what we watch, it’s also how we watch. That’s why we were buzzing when we got the chance to try Virgin TV 360. Here’s how we got on. First of all: a bit […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Virgin Media Niamh O’Sullivan enjoys the Virgin TV 360 experience and gives us her thoughts. Now more than ever, we need quality entertainment. It’s not just what we watch. It’s how we watch that makes all the difference. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to Virgin TV 360, an ultra-immersive and […]

5 years ago

COMPETITION CLOSED Do you fancy getting your hands on everything you need to create this beautiful unicorn cake at home? We have teamed up with Mr. Kipling to celebrate their new Unicorn Home Baking Kit and to inspire you to enjoy a special moment in the kitchen with someone you love at home. Because life […]

5 years ago

A large new urban living centre is to be created in South County Dublin, consisting of almost 600 living units. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has approved more than €17 million for site services. The Shanganagh scheme will be constructed to comprise of 597 public housing units. This will consist of 306 cost-rental homes, 200 […]

5 years ago

Gogglebox Ireland returns to Virgin Media One tomorrow night at 9pm (Wednesday, February 3) and sees the country’s favourite telly-watchers look through the archives of Irish TV. Looking back on beloved Irish TV characters and iconic moments, the Goggleboxers will soak up the glory of Bosco, help Mike Murphy pick Ireland’s Eurovision entry and learn […]

5 years ago

This Irish workout website has just launched and offers some fiercely empowering classes in twerk, dancehall and more. In the first lockdown, we all seemed to be on the fitness buzz. But as the pandemic and subsequent restrictions have lingered like a bad smell, it has become harder to get motivated to be active. So, […]

5 years ago

Did you miss our last first-time buyer brunch event with AIB? Fear not, my friends. Due to the huge demand for our last few events, we’re back with another to shine a light on the Northside. Since 2018, we have teamed up with AIB to dedicate ourselves to helping first-time buyers begin and navigate their […]

5 years ago

We talked to experts on all things mortgages, including the best saving advice. Getting mortgage-ready can be a scary concept. What documents do I need? How much can I borrow? How much will I have to have saved before going to the bank? Luckily, we have teamed up with AIB since 2018 to bring you […]

5 years ago

Hempture, Ireland’s cannabis experts, have 1000 free bottles of this relaxing oil to give away. As Ireland’s oldest CBD producer, Hempture grows their products here in Ireland and in the EU without the use of any pesticides and herbicides, resulting in organic production that allows their CBD oil to be of the highest quality. Hempture’s […]

5 years ago

The Dublin skyline could be getting quite the makeover as an application has been submitted to build Dublin’s tallest building. The proposed new build would be made up of over 1,000 apartments (including 100 social housing units) and would be 45 stories tall. Waterfront South Central in the Docklands, if approved, would stand at 155 […]

5 years ago

Becoming a first-time buyer is no easy task. If you’re thinking about buying a property in 2021, then you probably have many, many questions. And that’s good! It’s important to ask questions, get all the info you need and be as prepared as you can for the process ahead. So, we’ve decided to come up […]

5 years ago

To celebrate the launch of their amazing new TV service, we have teamed up with Virgin Media to promote this seriously gorgeous TV room makeover. Because now more than ever, we need quality entertainment. Whether you’ve been sucked in by the latest documentary series, you’re bingeing the newest box set release or you’re revisiting an […]

5 years ago

Here’s how to play these two massive American lotteries from Ireland, with a combined total of $1.39 billion USD up for grabs. A massive $750 million is up for grabs this week in the American Mega Millions jackpot. This is actually the fourth highest prize this lottery has ever offered and draws take place on […]

5 years ago

Since the beginning of the first lockdown, we’ve seen so many unreal unique businesses pop up in and around the city, a wonderful testament to the creative minds that inhabit our city. And this mobile bridal makeup studio in a horsebox is no exception. Dublin woman Aoife Hayes has posted pictures of her quirky business […]

5 years ago

There are many vital steps in the journey to becoming a home-owner. And one of those important steps in the process is getting a house surveyed. What is a house survey? Well, I’m glad you asked. A structural survey examines the property’s walls, roof, floors, kitchen fittings, bathroom fittings, doors and other visual aspects. A […]

5 years ago

This DAP parody perfectly sums up our feelings about Dry January. Irish rappers Evans Junior and Celaviedmai have teamed up with So.Beer to promote Dry Ass Pinty for Dry January with this gas parody of one of the biggest songs of last year. Filmed in famous Irish spots such as Bray Bowl and The Liberties, […]

5 years ago

Know someone with a lockdown birthday? As if January birthdays weren’t grim enough, now we have to try celebrate them as best we can in lockdown number three. And while we can’t actually go anywhere or meet up with anyone, we’ll have to get seriously creative. Not all hope is lost. If one of your […]

5 years ago

These are some of the best food hacks and recipes we found on TikTok. I resisted TikTok for the longest time. Why would I want to watch a bunch of 18-year-olds dancing to Doja Cat? But I must admit, I have become hooked. Because I have discovered foodie TikTok, full of unusual recipes and most […]

5 years ago

Developers are seeking to develop a co-living space on the site of Phibsborough Shopping Centre.  Developers have submitted an application An Bord Pleanala to turn Phibsborough Shopping Centre into a co-living space, The Irish Times reports. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien announced a de facto ban on such co-living developments in Ireland in November last […]

5 years ago

Stephen Donnelly has revealed that the Cabinet are to meet to review current Level 5 restrictions amid rising Covid numbers. He said: “The latest letter I got was from Dr Holohan yesterday, so essentially NPHET is of the view and is reiterating the view that we need to move to, I guess what you would […]

5 years ago

RTÉ aired Drumcondra Triangle last night, a documentary following some of the areas very early residents, the unique sense of community and the changes experienced by them both personally and collectively over the last 90 years. Drumcondra triangle is one of Dublin’s oldest housing estates comprising of nearly 600 houses built in 1 year in 1928. The […]

5 years ago

Chairperson of the High-Level Task Force on Covid-19 Brian MacCraith says that he hopes much of the Irish population will receive the vaccination by August 2021. He spoke to Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio1, explaining that they can predict one positive scenario where 530,000 vaccines will be administered per week by the summer. He said: […]

5 years ago

On Saturday, January 23 from 10am until 11.30am, we will be hosting another virtual first-time buyer event, this time looking at South Dublin. Here’s how to sign up. If there was ever a year for fresh starts and looking to the future, it’s 2021. Last year was rough for everyone in many different ways. So, […]

5 years ago

Today officially marks the start of the Covid vaccine rollout in the Republic of Ireland. A 79-year-old woman from The Liberties is set to be the first to receive the Covid vaccine in the Republic. Annie is a grandmother of ten and will be administered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at St James’s Hospital later today. The […]

5 years ago

Anyone for a spin? Here are seven scenic spots in Dublin to drive to this weekend. What makes Dublin such a special city is the unique blend of urban vibes and natural beauty. After everything that’s happened (and didn’t happen) this year, we have some serious pent up energy. We’re itching to explore, discover and […]

5 years ago

Jameson Connects will bring together some amazing Irish performers for a special virtual gig. Jameson is hosting yet another unreal virtual event in the lead up to Christmas. On Wednesday, December 23 at 9pm, we’ll be able to enjoy a drink at home while watching some super exciting Irish acts perform for us. As far […]

5 years ago

You won’t find any other area in Dublin like The Liberties. Between its unique history and diverse community, it’s quite unmatched. We’ve teamed up with Roe & Co to find out why and how The Liberties and the Dublin 8 area have remained as special and unique as they are today. Roe & Co is […]

5 years ago

Planning your Christmas catch-up? Here are eight delicious and unique places to go for food, coffee and a Christmas tipple this year. With certain restrictions lifted and the festive season in full swing, the fine folk of Dublin are making the most of it. Between wholesome brunch, delicious dinner and of course, Christmas tipples, Dublin […]

5 years ago

We have teamed up with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to give you a chance to win a Peroni Panettone inspired pack to make sure we get to celebrate those moments we might have missed. A Momento di Peroni. We’re super excited about Christmas: the gifts, movies, food, the lot! But Christmas this year is going to […]

5 years ago

We can’t travel to New York for a magical Christmas break this year. But that doesn’t mean New York can’t come to us. Dundrum Town Centre officially reopened their non-essential retail and dining experiences at the start of the month, with a pretty gorgeous New York-themed outdoor experience to add an extra bit of magic […]

5 years ago

This beautiful photo series shows just how special life in The Liberties is. Roe & Co, based in the wonderful cultural quarter that is Dublin 8, prides itself on Dublin history and tradition, recognising the unique characters and way of life that make this area so special to so many. The Premium Irish whiskey brand […]

5 years ago

Amongst all the chaos of 2020 (we don’t need to go into too much detail), there were some nice new openings in Dublin that gave us something to be buzzed about. Here at Lovin Dublin HQ, nothing gets us going like a brand new foodie spot. With that in mind, it’s time to look ahead […]

5 years ago

Fancy adding a Splash Of Magic to your culinary Christmas festivities this year? These two mouth-watering Christmas recipes are sure to do the trick.  It’s the most wonderful time of the year. When it comes to eating, that is more than true. Although we adore the classics, who’s to say we can’t switch things up […]

5 years ago

We chatted with Cork-based influencer Shauna Doyle about online dating during Covid. Because it’s the one thing we haven’t spoken about enough!  If there was ever a time for online dating to become the norm, it’s in 2020. Because for a long stretch, we literally couldn’t meet new people in person. The opportunity for chance […]

5 years ago

Irish singer Aimée delves into her #2020Wrapped with us.  Music has been a best friend to many of us throughout this rollercoaster of a year. There are songs that cheered us up when we were feeling defeated, artists who helped us throw a party for one at home and podcasts that made us feel like […]

5 years ago

We join Irish hip hop artist Alex Gough as he dives into his Spotify 2020 Wrapped. If there was one thing that helped us through what was an, ehm, interesting 12 months, it was definitely music. Whether we needed to escape or we craved something that spoke to our experiences, music helped us through the bad […]

5 years ago

This is the kind of enchantment we’re looking for this year. There’s a stunning Winter Village at The Guinness Storehouse this festive season and we’ll definitely be checking it out. With an exciting lineup of arts, crafts and loads of other bits helping us support local this Christmas, the Winter Village at The Guinness Storehouse […]

5 years ago

You will be able to claim a free pint when you head to the pub for your next meal.  Some much-needed Christmas cheer is on the horizon. Although it will be a little different this year, we’re pretty excited that we’ll have the opportunity to catch up with friends over some good food and a […]

5 years ago

Dating during Covid is something that hasn’t really been addressed all that much with all of this CHAOS. Lads, let’s start talking about it. As someone who became single in 2020, I’ve somewhat been left to question: “What happens with dating? Do I date anymore? How do dates work in 2020?” So, we have teamed […]

5 years ago

Looking for a last-minute Secret Santa idea? We think this one will suffice.  Ah, Christmas. What a DELICIOUS time of year, right? What we also love is the amount of joy that is to be spread. And 2020 really needs that. So, why don’t we combine the two? Cadbury has returned with their Secret Santa […]

5 years ago

A mural has popped up on Baggot Street, encouraging us Dubs to become a Secret Santa this Christmas.  Is there someone in your life you think deserves a nice surprise? Maybe you have the best Mam in the world. Perhaps your sibling could use a treat (even though they wreck your head sometimes). Maybe your […]

5 years ago

Looking for Christmas gift ideas in town? Do you have all of your Christmas presents sorted? Yeah, me neither. Luckily, shops are opening back up and we’ll be able to go pick up some things just in time for the big day. Whether you’re looking for some lovely bits for the house, some nice lotions […]

5 years ago

Music has been a saviour for most this year. Whether we wanted a boost of energy, a dose of positivity or even a good cry, music was the tool that many of us used to get there. We have teamed up with Spotify to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2020 and discover how our […]

5 years ago

Can you guess Irish people’s favourite songs, artists and podcasts in 2020?  One thing that excites me about the end of the year is finding out what music I listened to most. Which artist was my go-to? Which song did I stream over and over again? Which embarrassing guilty pleasure did I have on repeat? […]

5 years ago

Do you fancy secretly gifting someone you love with loads of chocolatey goodness this Christmas? This is Secret Santa with a delicious twist! It’s time to spread holiday cheer in the tastiest way possible. It’s time to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. One sure way to do just that is […]

5 years ago