It’s great to see this reopening five years after its closure. Dublin City Council announced today that the establishment was back open for business after a €3.9 million modernisation and refurbishment. Kevin Street Library officially reopens today after a closure of almost five years, while it underwent a sensitive restoration and redesign project by Dublin […]

8 years ago

Interesting news… Two stores in Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre have some news just in time for Christmas. According to 98FM Flying Tiger is getting a permanent home in the shopping centre on Friday September 28, while River Island will set up a bigger camp in there too sometime in October. River Island will get a […]

8 years ago

Remember all the fuss about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s visit during the summer? Well, there was literally none of that today despite the fact that Dublin witnessed another Royal Visit. President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed the Royal Family’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, […]

8 years ago

Having an older sister who hogged the remote for most of my childhood, I know more about the MTV show ‘The Hills’ than I want to. I can name all the characters and their love interests from the first seasons right up until the last. I witnessed first hand the “you know what you did” […]

8 years ago

Nope, nope, NOPE. FM104 reached out to Rentokil, who are pest experts and they told them some frightening news about spiders that we’re not happy about. There’s going to be more eight-legged friends in your house this week and here’s why. “Spiders are more common in general at this time of year. As temperatures drop […]

8 years ago

We’ve pointed out the importance of fadas before. Take this Irish name for example. Orla with no fada on the ‘a’ means something completely different and disgusting compared to Órla which means something beautiful and girly. So when it comes to fadas, you have to make sure that you put them in the right spot […]

8 years ago

The Evening Times is reporting that there is a plan to build a rail link from Edinburgh to Dublin via Glasgow and Belfast. The Celtic bridge in the North Channel would be a “powerhouse” and would help create a better and faster transport link between the two cities. The report by the Glasgow Urban Laboratory […]

8 years ago

With the introduction of BusConnects in the city, one TD is very concerned that the new routes might affect an existing service heavily. The Leinster Leader states that politicians are calling on the NTA to retain a direct bus service from Celbridge to Dublin City. Councillor Emmet Stagg welcomed the new W8, C4 and 259 […]

8 years ago

Sure, the 2018 acts in Croke Park were daycent. Michael Buble, Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones all rocked the GAA HQ but it looks like the first concert announcement for 2019 is going to blow them all out of the water. In an exclusive from The Irish Sun, they have confirmed that none other […]

8 years ago

It happened at a late enough time on Tuesday night so you might have missed it as you were fast asleep. The Tonight Show on Virgin Media One (formerly TV3) is hosted by Ivan Yeats and Matt Cooper and discusses the current affairs from the day that just was. However, on last night’s programme, Yeats […]

8 years ago

Leaving the city centre after a day of shopping is going to be even harder after the announcement of this store. The Irish Times has confirmed that Rituals, a world-renowned beauty brand, will open its first Dublin City store across from Victoria’s Secret on Grafton Street. This follows similar news that the brand will open […]

8 years ago

There was only one place in America that this Dublin inspired restaurant could open in, and that’s in Dublin, Ohio. Fadó Pub and Kitchen will officially open on October 1st in the American town and is designed around the owner’s (Ian Monty) home town of Dublin, Ireland. It will mix an Irish Pub with a […]

8 years ago

Bob Flavin was obeying the 60km/h speed limit in the roadworks section of the N7 when a GoBe Bus “bullied” a car out of the way. Flavin says that the bus was going too fast behind the Ford car and asked “what speed the bus is doing?” “Amazes me that company brand vehicles continue to […]

8 years ago

We think we know where you’ll be heading to first for next Summer’s holiday trip. Ryanair has announced two new Irish routes that are going to be really appealing to everyone. The first is from Dublin to Cagliari in Italy, which will be a twice-weekly service for its peak summer 2019 schedule (July-August). The second […]

8 years ago

Emma O’Neill got in touch with Lovin Dublin to say that a house she had been looking at on Daft.ie was actually a scam. The person in question wanted €1,600 for a three-bed house and as well as a deposit of the same amount. The person renting out the house is from Italy but managed […]

8 years ago

We’re an unsociable bunch when we get on Dublin Bus. Interaction is not something that we like to do when we’re using public transport. We’ll burn a hole in the screens of our phones looking at it so hard to avoid having to make conversation with anyone else. If you’re smart enough, you’ll always make […]

8 years ago

We’ve seen some funny WiFi names in our time in Dublin but this one is just strange. Like this one near Mary’s Street, it mentions a part of the private anatomy. Personally, we like when the WiFi names are funny like ‘Pretty Fly For A WiFi’ or like this one that was spotted in Drumcondra […]

8 years ago

The Dart has become the most talked about mode of transport in Dublin every since Tony McGregor decided to tell us about his “coinage” incident in a mad video rant that he posted online about a trip to Dún Laoghaire. We say though that if McGregor had been on the same journey as this comfy […]

8 years ago

We put out a question on Twitter asking people what they considered to be an expensive price to pay for a pint of something in the capital. We’ve all came across the Temple Bar area pints which are always going to be south of €7/€8. That’s fine, we’ve even come to accept it and we […]

8 years ago

Maybe you were out last night and the lotto ticket you bought was the last thing on your mind. Or maybe, you were netflix and chilling and just didn’t get chance to check it in between your binge. But, Ireland got themselves a new millionaire last night and the National Lottery is urging its Lotto […]

8 years ago

Conor McGregor’s new Whiskey is flying off the shelves but Tesco have had to do something very strange with it. The Proper No. Twelve drink has been hugely popular since its release, so much so that Tesco had to put up a sign to tell their customers that they can only buy a limited amount […]

8 years ago

This actually makes us feel ill. This pathetic attempt at a chicken fillet roll in Ireland is doing the rounds online for very good reason. The person behind the deli that’s created this has committed the ultimate sin by putting in the chicken breast, whole, into the roll. Not cut in six equal parts, not […]

8 years ago

It makes you wonder why anyone would ever buy a soft drink when you could get alcohol for cheaper. One Lovin Dublin reader sent this picture into us and it shows The Hudson Rooms charging nearly €4 for a coca cola. The coke costs €3.65 but a glass of Coors which is also on the […]

8 years ago

President Michael D Higgins was allegedly confronted by an angry protester at the Aras last week. A massive security breach saw a woman getting through and into the office where she verbally attacked Higgins. The Irish Daily Mail state that the woman drove into the grounds in Phoenix Park and then walked into the President’s […]

8 years ago

We don’t care what anyone says, chocolate buttons are the business. In fact, we’d go as far to say that they might be the best tasty treat that you can have. You could devour pack after pack because they’re just so small, you don’t even notice you’re doing it. And when you’re a little nipper, […]

8 years ago

This is not okay. This is not okay. THIS IS NOT OKAY. Look at the effing size of this spider that was caught in a Dublin home recently. We’re not even joking when we say that this spider is so big, we wouldn’t be surprised if it has a house in Kimmage, drives a BMW, […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are currently investigating an incident that took place in the early hours of Thursday morning involving a cyclist and a taxi in Dublin. Video footage shows a cyclist accusing a taxi driver of knocking him down on purpose. The video has been shared on YouTube by user José Jiménez and names the driver in […]

8 years ago

They’re probably so used to getting stopped on the street and roared at by millions of fans but some people just don’t have a clue when it comes to music. Kodaline were stopped and searched at the American border recently told 98FM’s Big Breakfast that the strict guards weren’t going to let them through either. […]

8 years ago

We love seeing the stars grace the streets of Dublin after they’ve played a gig or when they’re on holidays. It makes us realise that, hey, they are human and do normal stuff like go for a pint of stout after a day’s work. And nobody works harder in the music business than Rihanna and […]

8 years ago

During Storm Ali, we reported on how Dublin Bus’ driving skills on a particular bus was being questioned after their driving in front of a cyclist in the city. This Dubliner found himself putting in a Freedom of Information request for footage of an incident between him and two buses, one of which was a […]

8 years ago

Tell us how you really feel, random elevator guy. It’s nearly the weekend, you’re singing because you’re happy and looking forward to your two days of freedom. Or maybe you just got engaged, or your wife had a baby, or your favourite football team just won 3-0. The term ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ was coined […]

8 years ago

We’d rather hold on to our one euro and put it towards putting another desperate cry for help on an advertisement somewhere than take this offer up. A Craigslist advertisement gained serious attraction in Dublin as someone was offering their room for just one single euro. As Judge Judy always used to say on her […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus has come under fire by a cyclist concerning a video that he took on the morning of Storm Ali. Chris Morgan posted two videos to Twitter, the first of which took place on Friday morning last. He claims that Dublin Bus allegedly skipped a red light which he described as “unacceptable behaviour”. In […]

8 years ago

When all is said and done, we’re very lucky that Storm Ali didn’t cause more destruction on Wednesday. The Storm hit speeds as high as 143km/h all over the country and even claimed the life of one person in Galway. Pictures here show the havoc caused by the storm all around the capital during the […]

8 years ago

After spending most of 2018 in Dublin, you’d think that Blake Lively would have fallen in love with Drumcondra or Terenure or Howth. We welcomed here with opened arms when she was shooting for her new movie ‘The Rhythm Section’ and she’s just thrown it all back in our face. Dubliners went mad when Blake […]

8 years ago

Walking into work this morning, you probably found it hard to keep your feet as Storm Ali blew you around the place. So imagine being a couple of thousands of feet in the air and trying to deal with the beast as it overpowers the country. Well, some flyers – who haven’t had their flights […]

8 years ago

The best of the best in Dublin were honoured at Tuesday night’s Irish Pub Awards – Dublin Regional Finals. One Dublin pub in particular walked away with the top prize of ‘pub of the year’ but before we get to that, here’s some of the other winners from the night. Best Tourist Pub @livemusicdublin #IrishPubAwards […]

8 years ago

Ali is here and as you’ll know if you tried to walk into work or even have a peaceful sleep last night, it means business. Met Éireann is expecting winds of up to 130km/h on Wednesday as Ali causes destruction to over half of Ireland. There has been a whole host of road blockages throughout […]

8 years ago

Paddy Brennan, this is some effort, fair play. The 64-year-old Dublin retiree raised over a lot of money, we’re talking six figures in fact. He raised €359,000 for CMRF Crumlin, to help some of Ireland’s sickest children. Paddy, who has been fundraising for CMRF Crumlin for 20 years, has been praised by the charity for […]

8 years ago

Going to Dublin Airport should always be memorable for the right things. Whether it’s going on that holiday that you’ve been waiting months for or maybe you’re waving a loved-one off as they start a new chapter in their life or better still, maybe you’re welcoming that loved one home after they’ve been gone for […]

8 years ago

You know the score when it comes to trying to get a seat on Dublin Bus during the busy commute times. Unless you’re one of the first people on or you’re quick as lightning and spot a seat just as someone leaves, you’re more than likely going to be standing for the duration. There’s nothing […]

8 years ago

Ali is getting stronger and stronger and at this rate, it looks like Ali could be even more powerful than the boxer as it keeps making its way towards Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Wind Warning for 13 counties ahead of Ali coming to Ireland. They are: Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, […]

8 years ago

Say what you want about Bono, but this is a nice act of kindness at a recent concert. Footage has emerged of Bono picking up a screaming child at a recent intimate U2 gig in Paris. The band were playing a special acoustic concert at the Refettorio restaurant in the Paris as part of the […]

8 years ago

Trinity College have confirmed that they are currently investigating alleged “offensive comments” made in a class last week. The University Times states that the incident – which took place on Monday, 10th September – involved a new law lecturer and a Muslim student. The student, who was wearing a headscarf, was asked by the lecturer […]

8 years ago

After the amazing news that Dublin’s most famous dog was reunited with their famous owner after he was missing for a couple of days, we feel that this week is the best week to celebrate our furry friends. And what better way to celebrate than by bringing them on a date. Doyle’s Corner on Phibsboro […]

8 years ago

If you’re currently trying to save up for a mortgage or you’re involved in the rat race that is ‘trying to find somewhere to rent in Dublin that won’t cripple you with debt’, then this house could be about to present you with the opportunity of a lifetime. Balscadden FC are holding a ‘Win a […]

8 years ago

We’re really sorry that we’re about to make your sad Monday morning even more depressing. It was announced over the weekend that one of Dublin’s most iconic pubs would close its doors. The Crimin family of Kiely’s Of Donnybrook announced on social media that Friday, 14th September, would be their last day running the pub. […]

8 years ago

Were you ever in this restaurant? It’s biggest hidden secret was discovered last night all because of a fire. Dublin Fire Brigade responded to an emergency call on Thursday night as smoke was seen coming from Silks Restaurant in Malahide. Upon entering the building, however, firefighters came across a cannabis grow house inside. 2 ???? […]

8 years ago

Look, it goes without saying that we love our Guinness here. We love it so much that we even decided to draft up what we thought were the best pints of Guinness in the capital, a bucket list for all you Guinness lovers to try out. And we don’t mind what we pay for our […]

8 years ago