Dublin has become a city of cyclists in recent years but the people on the bikes still play second fiddle on the streets. You can never park up your bike without fearing that it may be removed or stolen minutes later. Sure, bike locks are great but even sometimes, thieves have their ways of getting […]

8 years ago

After his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov, it looks like Conor McGregor’s next challenge could be outside the octagon. Bookies are very seldom wrong when it comes to predicting the winning outcome of something. So it comes as no surprise that they have heavily slashed the odds in the Crumlin man taking part in ‘I’m A […]

8 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) states as of November 1st that seven Irish businesses were served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation for the month of September. The businesses were located in Dublin (3), Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Louth and they are: Mike Sheahan Butchers, Church Street, Cahirciveen, Kerry Phoenix […]

8 years ago

The stress of getting a Halloween costume created can be extremely tense. Even something as trivial as a ghost, or a monster or a princess can cause more problems than you would think. Take this Dublin girl’s story for example. When she was younger, she decided that one Halloween she wanted to dress up as […]

8 years ago

This photo on Reddit shows that if you’re expecting a delivery of something that you bought online, it’s better to be at home or have someone waiting at home to collect it. Reddit user, emale27, posted this photo on Wednesday which shows a parcel from ASOS left on the handle of someone’s door. It would […]

8 years ago

The skies are exploding with fireworks, the trick or treaters are out and kids all over the city are building bonfires. And while most of them are small affairs, this one in Ballybrack is taking things to another level – literally. The blaze is burning over 30 feet high as we speak, and you do […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade have been dealing with several fire related incidents all day today. And if the last few years are anything to go by, it’s only going to get busier in the night time and beyond when bonfires and fireworks will be lit across Dublin for Halloween. In order to keep everyone informed on […]

8 years ago

While Halloween is supposed to be all fun and games, sometimes the mischief that people get up to on October 31st can be a step too far. We know that fireworks and bonfires are part and parcel of the festivities but they can only really be fun when they’re done so in a controlled manner. […]

8 years ago

We don’t need to tell you how awful the housing crisis is in Dublin at the moment. So finding any room at a decent price and that you don’t have to share with 4 other people is nearly impossible. But fear not, for every 100 god-awful places, there’s always one or two lingering about the […]

8 years ago

Scary footage has emerged from a flight that was headed towards Dublin today, October 31st. The plane left Cluj-Napoca in Romania on Wednesday but there was huge panic onboard. While the plane was flying above Slovakia, the cabin pressure changed on the plane and oxygen masks dropped down. There was also reports that passengers could […]

8 years ago

Out of all the destinations in the world, this would be the last on our list. Not because we don’t want it, but because we probably wouldn’t have thought about it. Africa’s largest airline; Ethiopian Airlines will start a new route from Addis Ababa to Dublin via Madrid. Addis Ababa is the capital and largest […]

8 years ago

New research from leading hotel group Jurys Inn, has unearthed some treats in the form of our favourite traditions and landmarks. After casting a closer look at the good, the bad and the downright scary, the survey has revealed that the Hellfire Club (Montpelier Hill), Dublin has been voted as the eeriest place in Ireland […]

8 years ago

Carly was on Dublin’s 98FM to share her story about “the mystery of the staring cat” which at first doesn’t sound so bad until you understand what the cat was actually staring at… She was on a walk up through the Dublin Mountains and went into the famous Hell Fire Club on Montpelier Hill. It […]

8 years ago

Sure, isn’t the dream to cook some grub while chilling in the comforts of your own bed at the same time? No? Oh. This daft.ie ad went on the property’s website on Tuesday and within 48 hours has received over 20,000 views. The Dublin studio apartment – which is located at George’s Hill, Drogheda Street […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade shared a photo on their Twitter last night that will make you think twice about messing with fireworks this year. They can be beautiful, they can be scary but nobody ever thinks about the repercussions they might face if a firework goes off before expected. That’s what happened to this patient in […]

8 years ago

What’s the most you’d part with for a ham and cheese sandwich? €4? maybe somewhere under €5? Sure, we love a good ham and cheese toastie and it’s yumminess would keep us filled for the day but we honestly don’t think we’d pay that much for it. Reddit user, ShaolinHashshared this photo on the site […]

8 years ago

You might get the bus, you might cycle to work, you might have given up on all sorts of transport in the capital and use your legs. But one thing is for certain, you’ve probably never used something like this to get to work. This was snapped on Wexford Street and we don’t even know […]

8 years ago

We’ve seen some strange things in shop windows over the years but a Barbie exposing her bits is definitely up there. Karl Ffrench snapped this up as he was passing the Peter Mark’s in Rathmines and couldn’t believe his eyes. I really thought Barbie looked a bit conspicuous in Peter Mark’s window in Rathmines. I […]

8 years ago

What news this is as we head into the Bank Holiday weekend. The second gig in Croke Park for Summer 2019 has been announced and it’s no surprise who it is. Due to popular demand, Westlife have announced another concert. Due to phenomenal demand @Westlife have just announced a second show at Croke Park next […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing you want more than a peaceful transport journey no matter where you’re going. You just want to stick in your headphones, or hit play on YouTube or Netflix and occupy your journey with Social Media, TV or Music. But sometimes, a journey will be so disruptive that even those distractions won’t be enough […]

8 years ago

Social media influencer and co-founder of the White Moose Cafe Jason Kidd revealed that he was violently attacked on Tuesday night in an attempted robbery. Three people attacked Jason and a friend in the Merchants Quay area while he and a friend, Sal, were making their way home. In his stories, he said that: “My […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing sadder than the news that a place you love so dearly is closing its doors for the final time. But for fans of Leeson Streets’ East Side Tavern and Taco Taco Dublin, this is sadly the case. Taco Taco Dublin released a statement on their Instagram stories which states that: “Sad to say […]

8 years ago

Around 90% of the time, if you see a number that you don’t know, you’ll just ignore it and let it ring all the way through to voicemail. However, when the location under the number says ‘Dublin’ underneath the number which begins with ’01’, you’re more likely to hit the green button to answer. But, […]

8 years ago

As we edge closer to October 31, even the littlest of scares will give us a massive jump. As you could imagine, coming across this taxi (especially if you have a couple of gargles on you) would be extremely distressing at first glance. That’s what happened Aimée, who had to give the boot of this […]

8 years ago

Home-cooking legend, Nigella Lawson, was in the capital on Monday night and tried one of the most iconic foods that Ireland has to offer. She was in Dublin as part of a live talk with food writer Niamh Shields at the National Concert Hall. She was feeling a bit peckish at the break and there […]

8 years ago

Dubliners in the capital have become outraged with an “inappropriate” advert that is currently in a shop window. The adult store, Sweet Sensations, is in hot water for the advert with Dublin South Central Senator, Máire Devine, calling for protection of children on the matter. The shop – on James Street – is located in […]

8 years ago

It’s when you know Christmas has really begun in the capital, but the turning on of the Christmas lights is going to leave every Dubliner extremely disappointed this year. Dublin Christmas Lights confirmed today that there will be “no official” date for turning on the lights. Instead, 30 streets will have turned on their lights […]

8 years ago

Reddit user sl33z has said that they’ve noticed something unusual happening in the northside area. We don’t know what to say for this one but here’s what they had to say. “So for the last few weeks/months I’ve seen loads of almost Amish-looking men and women around Henry St and O’Connell St. They are fully […]

8 years ago

There’s no chance that McGregor can stay out of the limelight for longer than one day. The Sunday Times has said the UFC star bought his family home in Lucan, thus paying off his parent’s mortgage on the gaff. But before that makes you go ‘aww’, the publication also revealed that the fighter has become […]

8 years ago

The daft rules that were implemented in college were the bane of our lives especially when it involved eating and drinking. For example, in NUIG, you could bring the chewiest, crunchiest crisps into the library and make as much noise with your mouth as possible but a cup of tea and/or coffee was forbidden. At […]

8 years ago

Condé Nast Traveller has revealed the top 15 hotels in Dublin and it’s great to see the capital hotels get the seal of approval Its magazine is notorious for Award-winning features, destination guides, and the most beautiful travel photography, for people who love seeing the world. They say that: “When it comes to hotels, Dublin […]

8 years ago

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that admiration is not something new. Walking them through the park or down the street is a struggle because everyone wants to pet them and they want to be petted. Perfectly normal. However, someone got in touch with Clondalkin Animal Aid this week to raise some concerns about […]

8 years ago

A Lovin Dublin reader got in touch with us on Monday and sent in a picture of a receipt she had received over the weekend. Ciara, was eating out with her family and alongside the various types of food that the family got, she decided to order a pint of cordial. However, she was shocked […]

8 years ago

Are you currently saving up for a house in Dublin? We are fully behind you as we can only imagine that you haven’t had a night out in 2018 and you’ve cut down on going out for dinner from once or twice a week to once or twice every two months. It will be all […]

8 years ago

We love bringing you the latest new services from Dublin Airport but we feel like this one is going to be one of the most popular yet. Dublin Airport has announced on Friday that it will increase capacity on its Dublin to Province Boston service by 40%. The airline, Norwegian will offer a year-round daily […]

8 years ago

We’ve all been completely overwhelmed by the amount of publicity that the opening of a donut shop got in Dublin. Krispy Kreme has been constantly in the headlines from the minute it opened in Blanchardstown and why? Queues and queues and queues. The amount of queues and noise because of its opening meant that after […]

8 years ago

We’re not even into 2019 yet and already we’re trying to suss out who’s taking up residencies in Croke Park and Slane for next summer. So far, it has been confirmed that Metallica will play in Slane and Westlife will play one night in Croke Park. But, it has been rumoured that “the biggest band […]

8 years ago

We hope you’re sitting comfy for this because this may well be your favourite restaurant in Dublin. And if it’s not your outright favourite, it’s definitely in the top five when it comes to Italian food. The Irish Times confirmed on Sunday that Nico’s Restaurant on Dame Street will shut its doors after nearly half […]

8 years ago

We might have just found some news that will make ease the severe Fear that you have about Monday morning. Dublin Bus has announced that they have revised a timetable and re-routed one of their most popular services. Starting from today, Sunday October 21, the routes 15/a/b/d will have a revised timetables. This means more […]

8 years ago

It was only a matter of time before this happened. Irish blogger, Suzanne Jackson has announced that she will be opening up a pop up shop in Dublin next week. Jackson, better known as So Sue Me, announced the news on Instagram and it will be coming to Penneys on Mary Street. It opens at […]

8 years ago

If you’ve ever wondered what a night out with Conor McGregor would be like, you’ve probably thought correctly. This famous singer got to hang out with the MMA star for a while at the start of 2018 and he described how it was a wild night. Speaking to Radio Statio, Kiis 1065, ‘Firestone’ singer, Conrad […]

8 years ago

DCU hit the headlines this week for all the wrong reasons when their Accounting and Finance group came under fire for their “inappropriate behaviour” at the EGM. People who attended the event were asked to do several tasks including shifting other people and breaking up with their partners via text. The society apologised saying that: […]

8 years ago

Are you currently in a state of the horrors? Or are you planning on heading out tonight and want to lock in your takeaway treat for your sore head tomorrow? Well, we think we’ve found just the treat. International Nacho Day is happening this weekend on the 21st October. To celebrate this, Deliveroo has teamed […]

8 years ago

We thought we had seen peak wtf in the Dublin housing crisis when this weirdo was renting a room for €1 but had the sickest demands for the occupant. But this is just as bad. So bad in fact, that it was taken down almost immediately after being put up. This house was renting out […]

8 years ago

We know you don’t want to hear about next week just yet but this is something you should chalk down now before it comes to Monday morning and you’re completely lost. British transport firm ‘Go Ahead’ is introducing three revamped bus routes starting this weekend and they are the third batch to be run as […]

8 years ago

“While In the merry month of may from me home I started. Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted.” Sure it’s impossible to hear those starting lyrics without standing up and clapping your hands like a crazed lunatic. But for this set of Irish fans, the song had an extra special meaning as they […]

8 years ago

When it was announced in May of this year that WOW air would be adding this service to Dublin Airport, there was huge excitement. But just five months on, the airline has announced that their services from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will cease. The interconnecting flight – which connected to Dublin via Reykjavik – […]

8 years ago

This is madness, we’re sure that something like this has never been done before. We were all waiting patiently as Picture This announced last night that at 3pm today (Wednesday), they would have a massive announcement to make. So we waited and eventually, just after 3:10pm, the Facebook Live feed began and we thought that […]

8 years ago

Nightclubs have been in the news a lot in the past 24 hours. First, this Dublin nightclub put up a sign about drugs which left a lot of people divided on the matter. Then, it was announced that all four of Ireland’s best nightclubs are situated in the capital. Now, it seems as though a […]

8 years ago