We’ve said if before but the Lovin Dublin hashtag (#lovindublin) is an absolute gem for discovering new spots in the city. I first heard of Duck when browsing through the hashtag to see what kind of food porn the people of Dublin were snapping. I quickly went to their Facebook page and saw pictures of full roasted […]

9 years ago

Katie Tsouros is an art fanatic. She has the best training and previously set up and ran highly popular art pop-up KTcontemporary. She has now launched a new business, Artfetch, which allows you to buy art online at a reasonable price. While Katie obviously knows her stuff, she also knows that a lot of people who don’t have […]

9 years ago

This week Jamie and Niall discuss sleep apps, investments and porn burgers. They kick off the show by introducing two new guest presenters (Buster and Snoop) and addressing the controversy around Jamie’s short shorts.  If you’re only seeing our new series for the first time now then make sure to check out the first and second episodes. If […]

9 years ago

No plans for the weekend? Now you do! We’ve rounded up the top events in Dublin city this weekend. Read on and see what floats your boat…. Dublin Horse Show The Dublin Horse Show is running until this Sunday in the RDS. There are all kinds of horse and pony shows taking place each day and […]

9 years ago

It’s Wednesday so you are hopefully over the self-loathing that Tuesday brings post bank holiday. The BBQs, booze and ice-creams are by now a distant memory and you are ready again for your next sugar rush. If you are not still struggling with the stretchy pants then you are more than ready for the following temptations…. Antoinette’s Bakery is […]

9 years ago

This week we decided to ask the city “what was the dodgiest situation you’ve ever found yourself in”. While one or two of the answers are the usual dodgy situations, one answer is really scary and one is unbelievably sad.  Niall O’Dywer, 49, Aytfield I was once confronted by a drug user with a hammer trying […]

9 years ago

Our City Spotlight series sees us checking out different parts of Dublin every week. Howth was one of the places we really wanted to cover before the summer ends, as it is one of the best places to be in Dublin when the sun shines. From walking the coast to eating fresh fish in one […]

9 years ago

Dublin on screen is even better than in real life, the city translates so well into video and stills. So many people are taking it upon themselves to capture the city – Thomas Fitzgerald has been doing it for 5 years and this video embodies a sometimes rarely seen, chilled out, beautiful Dublin. The exact […]

9 years ago

I have a few favourite haunts in Dublin that are independent stores that just make living in Dublin so much more enjoyable on a day to day basis. Everyone has those places that they absolutely rave about. Mine include some independent clothes shops, juice bars, cafes, restaurants, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and bookshops that just make […]

9 years ago

Hopefully you caught the first episode of our new Lovin Dublin Show last week, our new series sees Niall and Jamie chat about all things tech, life and food. This week they’re discussing tablets, Facebook and their last supper meals. And I say meals (plural) because they literally couldn’t pick one.

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Each week, we team up with the stylish folks behind Opsh to spot the top fashion trends in Dublin… Breton stripes are the epitome of classic cool – they are completely timeless, easy to style and work for all ages and genders. The people of Dublin rocked the nautical look in style this week, sporting […]

9 years ago

We never stop being amazed by all the cool start ups in Dublin. There’s such an energy and excitement in the city around new technology companies and the start-up scene is incredible. One company we keep seeing more and more of is Popdeem, a social rewards company. We decided to sit down with Popdeem’s CEO and […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 3 eggs 2 tbs hot madras curry powder 1/2 glass milk 300 grams AP flour 500 grams breadcrumbs 450 grams great quality sausage meat You don’t have to be Indian, or Scottish, or a Scottish Indian to dig these babies. Once the sole reserve of the grave-yard shift taxi driver looking for a snack […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Marietta biscuits (or other crispy biscuits, the Americans use Graham Crackers) Chocolate (Try get a thin bar like Lindt, so it melts easier) Marshmallows Okay I’ll be honest, I never ate a s’more before I made these… but I’m offically converted. American desserts can be a bit bonkers, but the Americans are definitely on […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Caster Sugar Orange Bitters Fresh Lemon Juice Cognac Egg White White Wine For the long weekend that’s in it you may as well go hard or go home. The Spitfire is definitely a fire cracker to start the long weekend as you mean to go on. Don’t be turned off by the egg white, […]

9 years ago

If you don’t have plans for the bank holiday this weekend then don’t despair. We’ve rounded up some of the best events going on in Dublin over the next few days. So good in fact, we’re not sure why you’d bother leaving the city. Gallery Of Photography Dublin Is your only plan for the bank […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Blueberries (you can use whatever berries you like) Greek Yoghurt Cream Honey Sometimes a few tasty, fruity recipes that can be thrown together in minutes are all you want. This is essentially a glorified glass of cream with a few berries lashed in, but it tastes unreal, so who’s complaining? This is the perfect […]

9 years ago

Every week on The Capital Collective photographer Derek Kennedy takes to the streets to see what the wise people of Dublin have to say for themselves. This week we wanted to know if people could give one piece of advice, what would it be? Some you may agree with, some you may find inspiring, some you […]

9 years ago

We’ve been absolutely blessed by the gods with the cracking weather this week.  The one thing everyone can agree on that is an absolute must in the sunshine is a good ice cream, and when it comes to that in Dublin, we’re spoilt for choice. So to help you out, we’ve picked out the top 10 […]

9 years ago

If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for your next fix then you need to try out Pops and Jules gourmet cookies. I was wandering through the flea market in the Grand Social on Saturday when I walked passed their stand and had to try them out. Well if I’m honest I walked past […]

9 years ago

I’ve been suffering a serious case of restaurant fatigue the last few weeks. It’s a combination of me being guilty of eating out at the same spots, and also most restaurants serving up the same dishes. I’m sick of seeing identical menus in different restaurants around the city. It’s hard to go to a mid-price restaurant […]

9 years ago

This week we’re exploring Capel Street and all it has to offer. We’ve said it many times before but Capel Street is an absolute gem with lots of great cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs to visit. It’s become a total hot spot in recent years and is bustling with people every day of the week […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Sugar Syrup Fresh Lemon Juice Egg White Bourbon Merlot I can’t think of a better weekend to get some friends around for a few cocktails. Everyone has that summer feeling thanks to all the sunshine this week, so it’s high time to throw an impromptu cocktail party and let your hair down. This New York […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 2lb minced lamb 5 eggs 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 tbs garlic salt 2 tbs Ras El Hanout 2 tps chili flakes 1 medium red onion If you ever had to hang around a bus station in Tunisia or Morocco then you will almost certainly come across this dish… In fact these are the […]

9 years ago

This week we have another Dublindaily exclusive followed by a round up of the rest of this week in snapshots. Look back at the past week and how people have been spending it in this heatwave that we’ve been enjoying! Make sure to check out Dublindaily on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

9 years ago

Ingredients Good crusty bread 1-2 ripe nectarines 1 packet parma ham Fresh basil Olive oil In this incredible weather we all want to eat something light, tasty and refreshing. These bruschettas are delicious and look much more impressive than the 2 minutes it takes to throw them together.  These are the perfect starter or snack […]

9 years ago

Whether or not you’re feeling like being healthy, with the heat we’re experiencing I think everyone is craving salads and other things that are light and fresh. I decided to finally check out the Cracked Nut on Camden Street. It’s only up the road from me and everyone has been raving about their salads. When we […]

9 years ago

Irish folk are story tellers at heart and tend to get into all kinds of situations. We always find ourselves amazed (and often in hysterics) at some of the stories we are told or overhear in Dublin city. We decided to collect the craziness every week by putting a question to the capital and seeing […]

9 years ago

This week we’re casting our spotlight on Rathmines. While Rathmines was once a slightly gritty area with a main street dotted with dodgy chippers, it’s really had a revival over the last 5 years and there’s creative vibe breezing through the neighbourhood. Exciting new businesses have been opening up in Rathmines left, right and centre. […]

9 years ago

Catch up on what was happening in the city this week with a look back at the Dublindaily’s week in snapshots along with an exclusive preview of todays shot. Make sure to check out Dublindaily on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

9 years ago

Ingredients Sugar Syrup Fresh Lemon Juice Aloe Vera Juice Finlandia Grapefruit Chambord We’ve started a new cocktail making video series on Lovin Dublin, you may have seen our Gingerbread Daiquiri last Saturday. We want to take the mystery out of making some show stopping cocktails. We are food lovers at heart in Lovin Dublin HQ […]

9 years ago

This week the DSPCA have sent on the list of dogs and cats up for adoption, and you’ll probably recognise a few familiar faces. There are also two special appeal cats that the DSPCA really want to see housed soon. If you’re thinking about getting a pet, then have a read below and look at the […]

9 years ago

Each week, we team up with the stylish folks behind Opsh to spot the top fashion trends on the streets of Dublin… We may usually associate metallics with the Christmas party season, but all shades of shimmer were heavily represented across the spring summer catwalks this year, and it’s one of the season’s hottest trends […]

9 years ago

James and Timothy McElroy of House My Dog have created what’s been dubbed as the “Airbnb for dogs”. As an alternative to kennels House My Dog matches dog minders with dogs, so your pet can stay in a family home while you’re on holidays. There’s already a huge amount of choice on the website with hundreds of minders […]

9 years ago

We’ve rounded up the best events on in Dublin this weekend. So if you’re not sure what your plans are yet, you’ve loads to choose from! Happenings: Dirty Dancing on Merrion Square Happenings is screening Dirty Dancing this evening at 10pm in Merrion Square. The gates open at 8.30pm so get there on time to grab […]

9 years ago

We are huge dogs lovers here at Lovin Dublin and although our city is not especially dog friendly we decided to compile a list of places where you can bring them with you when heading out for a bite to eat, some coffee or even a pint. The simple truth is that this was one […]

9 years ago

Do you ever find yourself in a cafe or pub overhearing the most crazy stories at the table next to you? We’ll never stop being surprised by the situations Irish people tend to get themselves into. And we’ll never stop being curious (or downright nosy) about the lives of those around us. We decided to […]

9 years ago

Clement and Pekoe has long been one of my favourite cafes in Dublin city centre as the teas are just incredible, they have the widest selection of beautiful loose leaf teas that you can imagine. I go there frequently enough to stock up on bags of organic sencha tea but I don’t really stop in […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Eggs Milk Butter Chorizo Onion Bread Herbs (Optional) For Decoration This recipe will have you turn your back on plain scrambled eggs for good. What can be better than eggs, chorizo and bread? Nothing. This is the perfect, indulgent breakfast and is whipped together in minutes. It makes a delicious brunch or quick evening […]

9 years ago

As part of our new weekly feature profiling different areas of Dublin, we decided that this week just had to be Dun Laoghaire given all the fantastic weather we’ve been having. Dun Laoghaire is one of my favourite spots to visit at the weekends when the sun is shining. On Sundays one of the best […]

9 years ago

Rathmines is having a bit of a moment. There’s lot of new places springing up and one that we’re really happy to see open up is Martcade. It’s an art food hall that holds events from music to comedy gigs. It’s run by the same people who set up The Mart further down the road in […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 avocado 2 eggs Parmesan cheese Basil Oil I’m trying my best to be healthy at the moment, trying to resist all the chocolate and cakes that seem to keep crying out to me. When I’m trying to eat healthily, I aim to cram in as much protein and veggies as possible, and cut […]

9 years ago

If you were walking through Drury Street today you might have seen what looked like Jaws being delivered to Super Miss Sue, it was in fact a giant Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna. The first blue fin tuna of the short three week season in Ireland was caught and delivered to their door for slicing and […]

9 years ago

This may be a controversial one as I know us Irish people have very strong feelings on scones. So much so that there are best scone awards (The Cupcake Bloke won it recently) every year to search the length and breadth of the country to find the ultimate scone… Now that’s a job I wouldn’t […]

9 years ago

The most exciting spot on the Dublin food scene right now is Green Beards juicery. Green Beards has brought the craze of cold pressed vegetable based juices to a whole new level in Dublin and their glass bottles filled with all different types of truly delicious juices are flying out the doors. You may think that Ireland has […]

9 years ago

The DSPCA have lots of gorgeous, friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes this week that are hoping to be adopted into a loving home. Have a look at the dogs below and call out to the shelter in Rathfarnham to meet them in person. We especially want to see Olivia adopted this week as […]

9 years ago

Last week I did a post on the best traditional greengrocers in Dublin city, the response was huge and it was clear that Dubliners are a discerning bunch when it comes to sourcing top quality ingredients. I decided to do butchers this week, and my only problem was how to narrow it down to the top […]

9 years ago

Each week, we team up with the stylish folks behind Opsh to spot the top fashion trends on the streets of Dublin… Nothing screams summer chic like an all-white ensemble. Of course, those sophisticated Parisians have the classic look nailed, but we wanted to find out if Dubliners and their innate sense of style could […]

9 years ago

There’s always so much going on in Dublin city, it’s one of the many reasons why Dublin is such a fantastic place to live. Read on below for our top picks this weekend. Fantastic Mr.Fox Open Air Cinema The weather is cracking and we want to make the most of it by popping along to the […]

9 years ago

This week we’ve got the Dublindaily exclusive shot for the day and the rest of the images from the last week. These pictures capture life on the streets of Dublin in a perfect snapshot. Make sure to check out Dublindaily on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

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