Hmmm, not sure my heart would be able to take this… A Dublin man has transformed his garden into an ultra-terrifying graveyard and I’m shaking. Packed full of moving zombies, skeletons, witches, ghostly grannies and even a giant smoke-billowing dragon, Killiney man Ken Carraher is scaring the bejaysus out of us but for a very […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks. But sometimes, you’re just not in the mood. Halloween may be one of those times of the year when you think heading out for drinks is unavoidable, but there are loads of unreal Halloween events happening that don’t involve pints. Retro-drive in movies There is a jam-packed […]

6 years ago

It’s about to get hot in here. Are you feeling brave? Perhaps you’re in the mood to for something a little more hot and spicy. It’s time to get stuck in as we’re back with the Lovin Dublin Curry Club. And this time we have our sights set on India. Indian cuisine is one of […]

6 years ago

This makes so much sense. Sing Along Social announced yesterday that they will be hosting a Lizzo appreciation day next month, ahead of her gig in the Olympia theatre. Taking place on Sunday, November 10, the Lizzo-themed party will give people the chance to enjoy the beauty and bad-ass-ness that is Lizzo, whether they have […]

6 years ago

No, this isn’t a wind-up. Apparently, us Dubs are fairly sexy. Well, according to this list, we are the eighth sexiest city in the whole world. Well, ain’t that something? Popular travel site Big 7 Travel ranked us as such, anyway. Describing the utter sexiness of Dublin, the website writes, “Ireland’s capital city is full […]

6 years ago

Yesterday saw many areas in Leinster being given a boil water warning, meaning that residents in these areas are being advised to boil their tap water before drinking it. The notice applies to those supplied by the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water has now said the initial issue, which compromised the disinfectant process at […]

6 years ago

Public transport in the city is set for significant changes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) announced today that changes made to bus routes in the city will see an increase of 22% in services. After a pubic consultation saw a staggering 50,000 submissions, the NTA announced this morning that eight high-frequency spine routes (lettered A […]

6 years ago

Ah now, this might be a bit too scary for me. But for all you brave souls out there who enjoy a bit of a fright, this may well be right up your alley. Because Dublin has a super scary experience based on the cult classic Blair Witch Project and I’m already terrified. Taking place at […]

6 years ago

We all knew this day was going to come. It turns out, you can now do an Instagram tour of Dublin. Yes, you can become an Insta-expert and get the most stunning snaps with expert guides who know a thing or two about capturing the best moments. Tours last 1.5 hours and take guests around […]

6 years ago

Travel just got a whole lot tastier. Because Butler’s have unveiled a brand new chocolate pick’n’mix station at the airport and we are obsessed already. Located in Terminal 2 (in the chocolatier section of The Loop past security), the station gives those travelling a chance to select their fave chocolate treats for their flight. The […]

6 years ago

Well, it’s safe to say we are pretty buzzed about this. It turns out, Dublin now has a Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop, because one has just opened in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre! Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened their first scoop shop in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont in 1978. Since then, they’ve […]

6 years ago

Even though it’s only October, it’s never too early to get planning for summer. And tickets for one of the most hotly anticipated festivals go on sale this week. Tickets for Forbidden Fruit, which is set to return to Kilmainham in summer 2020 for the tenth year in a row, go on sale this Thursday […]

6 years ago

We got some exciting gig news this morning. It was announced today that Damien Dempsy will take to the stage in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on 10 July 2020. Ticketmaster announced the news today, writing, “With all Vicar Street shows in December 2019 now Sold Out (in the fastest time in his whole career) Damien Dempsey […]

6 years ago

Retro Drive-In Movies will be showing some of our absolute favourite Halloween movies at Leopardstown Racecourse this weekend. The roster of flicks is jam-packed with some Halloween classics, with all of the fun kicking off at 2.30pm on Saturday, October 26 when Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix will be shown. Then, at 6.30pm, […]

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We have all dreamed of it. Don’t lie. I know you have. If you’re looking to get super into Christmas this year, this might just be the gig for you. Because Santa is looking for helpers. And it’s in the zoo! You’ll have to be unbelievably cheery, but sure look, if you’re working with the […]

6 years ago

Moore Street is possibly one of the most iconic streets in Dublin and perfectly encompasses the best things about our city and the people who live here. But in recent years, the future of the market street has been uncertain. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan has now said that she intends […]

6 years ago

Dublin has its fair share of amazing Chinese restaurants. And according to a new list of 50 best Chinese restaurants in Europe, these two are pretty damn good. China Sichuan in Sandyford made it to number 14 on the list, while Hang Dai on Camden Street made it to number 32. The list was published […]

6 years ago

Things are getting spooky, and we’re loving it. And it turns out, the city centre is getting its very own haunted house. The National Wax Museum is set to be transformed into a super scary experience this Halloween. Think clowns (not the nice kind), gruesome witches, the evil grim reaper and more. So be prepared […]

6 years ago

Yesterday, news broke that the Penneys store in Rathfarnham Shopping Centre would be closing its doors for the last time in the new year. The store, which has been open for 28 years, operates alongside 32 other stores in the centre. Today, the company released a statement regarding the closure, explaining the reasons behind the […]

6 years ago

It’s only right that we have a festival dedicated to who was arguably one of the most iconic and influential artists to ever live. Of course, I’m talking about the legend that is David Bowie. Last week, we got the first announcement of what the festival would feature. Over 20 events were revealed, while another […]

6 years ago

Lads, there are so many festive events being announced as of late. And I cannot get enough. And today, we find out that a Christmas-themed sing-along cinema is coming to Dublin. The song-along cinema debuted a while back with a super fun, interactive screening of the 2009 smash-hit musical Mamma Mia and it looked like […]

6 years ago

Thursday is like Friday Eve. It’s when us Monday to Friday folk start to get on that weekend buzz. And it’s a well-known fact that Thursday is some buzz in Dublin. You start to get that Friday feeling, and you also feel a little bold because you know you shouldn’t be out. But hey, life […]

6 years ago

There have been a fair few celebs exploring our fair city as of late. First, Ariana Grande sent us into a frenzy when she visited a popular vintage shop in Temple Bar, stopped off in a hardware shop in Crumlin and popped into a wool shop in Walkinstown. Then, the ladies of Little Mix were […]

6 years ago

Even though it’s only October, we can already feel the end of 2019 closing in. And today, the lineup for the hotly-anticipated New Years Eve countdown concert in Dublin has been announced. Taking place on Custom House Quay from 8pm on December 31, Walking On Cars will be the main headline act. The band, who […]

6 years ago

A South Dublin Penneys store has announced that it will close in the new year. Located in Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, the store has been open for more than 27 years. Now, there is much concern that the closure will have a negative impact on the surrounding businesses. Currently, there are 32 other stores operating in […]

6 years ago

Calling all the single ladies and divas of Dublin: Beyoncé is coming! Well, not quite. But I feel like you’re going to want to awaken your inner queen at this Queen B inspired brunch next weekend. Ireland’s first and only Karaoke-fuelled banquet is now taking on brunch. “How does a karaoke-fuelled brunch work?”, you ask. […]

6 years ago

As much as we love Christmas, we have to recognise that it’s possibly the one time of year that produces the most waste, much of which is non-recyclable. We use an awful lot of wrapping paper and more often than not, many of the gifts we buy come in excessive plastic packaging. So, we were […]

6 years ago

One of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil productions is set to take over the 3 Arena next summer, and we’re pretty excited. Cirque Du Soleil Corteo, which forst premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005, describes itself as “a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown”. The show follows […]

6 years ago

Last week, The Script announced two Dublin gigs ahead of the release of their new album Sunsets and Full Moons next month. The band will play the 3 Arena on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2020, and tickets will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 9.30am. And today, it was announced that their support act […]

6 years ago

As spooky as they are delicious. Halloween is a glorious time for anyone with a sweet tooth. So we are fairly buzzed at the fact that Krispy Kreme has just released a limited edition Halloween range of doughnuts. One of the gloriously gooey Halloween doughnuts in the collection is ‘Sid The Slime Monster’, a gruesome […]

6 years ago

Yesterday was a sad day for the food lovers of Dublin as it was announced that a beloved restaurant on the city’s northside had closed with immediate effect. Twenty2, located on the Sion Road in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, closed its doors suddenly yesterday. The restaurant was known to serve up some stellar brunches, lunches, dinners […]

6 years ago

It’s certainly been a good week for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the 90s (and it’s only Tuesday!) Yesterday, it was announced that Shaggy, Nelly, Salt N Pepa and more 90s/early 00s sensations would be playing the 3 Arena. And today, we find out that 90s hitmaker Gabrielle will also be coming to […]

6 years ago

Ariana Grande certainly made the most of her time in Dublin when she brought her tour here a few weeks ago. And part of her visit to our little city included a brief stop off at a wool shop in Walkinstown. The singer reportedly spent hundreds on two sacks of knitting wool in Springwools Wool […]

6 years ago

We had no idea we needed to see this until now. Apparently, the legend, star and icon that is Mattress Mick has been approached about appearing on RTÉ’s Dancing With The Stars. And we are obsessed with the idea of this. The mattress superstar (who knew there was such a thing?) tweeted about his potential […]

6 years ago

When Dublin’s first and only cat lounge closed last year, we were pretty hurt over it. It was a quirky spot up in Smithfield that really was like no other in the city. But today, we were given a little glimmer of hope. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmn9lZ5nguI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The owners wrote on their Facebook page this morning, “Hi everyone!!! […]

6 years ago

It looks like we’re about to be transported back to the late 90s/early 00s next year. Because it was announced this morning that the Kisstory tour will be stopping off in Dublin. Ticketmaster announced the gig this morning on their Facebook page, writing, “Next year a very special, one-of-a-kind tour is coming to the 3Arena […]

6 years ago

Are you in the spirit to get spooky this Halloween? Of course you are. And if you didn’t know, the Bram Stoker Festival is about to be in full swing. Kicking off on Friday, October 25, this year’s festival will see a series of fun and freaky events happen around the city until Monday, October […]

6 years ago

Are you a fan of a Margarita? Perhaps you would be partial to a bit of Tequila. Well, you might be interested in this event next week. On Tuesday, October 15, Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, you’ll get the chance to learn how to craft tantalisingly tasty cocktails in popular […]

6 years ago

The Script have just announced two Dublin gigs ahead of the release of their new album Sunsets and Full Moons next month. The band will play the 3 Arena on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 2020 and Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 9.30am. The band announced the arean tour on […]

6 years ago

If you noticed Christmas lights popping up on the streets of Dublin this morning, your eyes were not fooling you. The preparations for #DublinAtChristmas2019 have already begun. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “It’s far too early to be preparing for Christmas.” Well, I have two responses to that. First of all, it is simply […]

6 years ago

Self-love is the only love, after all. When we heard Duncan James of Blue fame was coming to Dublin today for a big revelation, we were pretty excited. But we certainly weren’t expecting him to unveil a statue of himself. Self-love goals, right? Well, it was actually done as part of a brand new campaign […]

6 years ago

Here at Lovin HQ, we love one thing, and that is of course FOOD. So us being foodies, we are fairly buzzed. The return of DublinTown Food and Drink Festival, which will take over the city centre from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 20 with over 50 experiences taking place. With so many food […]

6 years ago

We’re feeling blue… but in the best way. innocent has just launched its brand new blue drink. Since the lovely Duncan James has partnered with the brand to promote the brand new product, we decided to have a little bit of fun with it. And what’s the best way to have fun? LEARNING of course. […]

6 years ago

As Autumn continues and Winter begins to creep up on us, one might argue that this time of year is truly ‘treat yourself’ season. Sure look, we need nice things to keep us going in the months between the joys of summer and the madness of Christmas. So, the new Autumn menu at the Ivy […]

6 years ago

Us Irish love our spuds, and we should celebrate that. After all, potatoes are gluten-free, fat-free and a great source of fibre. They’re also super easy to prepare and suit all of us modern working folk who like to meal prep, batch cook and whip up something quick and tasty to make our busy lives […]

6 years ago

Although there are many great things about our city, it would be difficult to argue that the pubs of Dublin aren’t the beating heart of the place. They’re home to craic, culture, and most importantly, memories. No matter where you’re local is, your favourite bar often feels like a second home. It’s where those special […]

6 years ago

Since it opened on August 26, the new Marlin Hotel has been enjoyed by Dubliners and visitors alike. And there are a few reasons for that… From interesting sculptures, beautiful event spaces, modern rooms, a slick bar and gorgeous restaurant, this place oozes style. So, let’s take you on a journey through this fabulous space. […]

6 years ago

Fancy a free burger this Saturday? Here’s how to get your hands on just that. Balance Kitchen, the brand new healthy fast food spot that hit Dublin’s northside last month, is feeling generous. They’ve decided to give away free burgers from 2pm this Saturday when you order online or through the app. No catch, no […]

6 years ago

If you have tried to get onto the property ladder before, you know that it’s in no way an easy process. It’s probably one of the biggest milestones in someone’s life, after all. But, here are some properties in Ashtown for you to consider. So, a little guidance would probably make the world of difference. […]

6 years ago

Each area of Dublin has its own individual character and charm, and Ashtown is no exception. *Fun fact: Did you know it’s actually 28% less expensive to buy a house in Ashtown compared to the average price of property in County Dublin? https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AZDYyInMI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link We have again partnered with AIB to help you explore your options […]

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