The Girls in Green will take on Australia this Thursday. The Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday (20 July), with Ireland set to make a historic debut facing host country Australia at 11am, Irish time. If you’re looking for a place to catch the action and wave your tricolour with vigour, here are 7 […]

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B.Y.O.B(og roll). As rising overheads and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Irish businesses, we’ve seen a few creative money saving options across the city. In September of last year, Doyles Corner of Phibsboro introduced a a 20% discount to customers who were willing to wear their coats inside while the heating was turned […]

2 years ago

Some grim discoveries made during checks by the FSAI last month. A number of Dublin food businesses were issued closure orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) last month for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, […]

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An exciting new addition to Blessington Street. If you find yourself with a hankering for a chilled plate of oysters or a comforting serving of moules frites this weekend, this new northside spot should scratch the itch. The Seafood Bar launched quietly last week with a menu that’s sure to have Dublin seafood lovers hooked […]

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The model and media personality purchased her Howth home three years ago. Vogue Williams has put her Howth home on the market for €1.29m.  The podcaster’s seaside abode has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and scenic views of Howth throughout. The brightly decorated home has beautiful dining space, a spacious kitchen with an oversized island unit, as well […]

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If you know of more, holler at us. For the past couple of weeks, Oireachtas TV has been on in the background of pretty much every Irish household, with people who previously never even knew the channel existed glued to it like it it’s about to reveal the secret to eternal life. While the Committee […]

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This is the second time this year the canteen has been closed over suspected rodent activity. The staff canteen at RTÉ has been closed after evidence of rats was discovered in the building. RTÉ has told staff that the facility will remain closed until the matter is ‘fully investigated’. In an internal note shared by […]

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Tensions are running high since last week, when fans were informed whether they’d been selected for presale access or waitlisted. A Taylor Swift fan has taken to Twitter to help fellow Swifties in their quest to secure tickets to one of her three Irish dates next year. UK fan Samuel posted to Twitter after securing […]

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Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Gardaí are investigating an incident which saw a car drive off a first-floor carpark and crash onto the street below. Emergency services believe the driver may have misjudged the acceleration of the vehicle, the Irish Times has reported. The incident occurred at about 10pm last night, when the car drove […]

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If we never make it to the World Cup again, we’ll always have Tubgate. For the past couple of weeks, Oireachtas TV has been on in the background of pretty much every Irish household, with people who previously never even knew the channel existed glued to it like it it’s about to reveal the secret […]

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The incident occurred this morning, resulting in damage to an American Airlines plane. An air bridge collapsed at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 early this morning, causing damage to a plane which was preparing to depart to Philadelphia. In a statement to the Irish Independent, a spokesperson for the DAA said that there were no reports […]

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Welcome to the Lovin Round up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality news including openers, closures and everything in between. This week we’ve seen our fair share of comings and goings in Dublin, from the closure of an iconic nightclub to a serious fire at a newly opened, Michelin star restaurant. If you’re looking […]

2 years ago

If you or anyone in your social media circle follows the DSPCA, you’ve likely seen videos of this older gentleman cropping up over the last year. 12 year old Jordan the collie was found as a stray by the DSCPA last year, and despite being a handsome, gentle boy he hasn’t had the easiest ride […]

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Born to di-ve right into the sale rack at Nine Crows. As Lana stans all over Ireland attempt to come to grips with missing out on tickets for her last-minute show at 3Arena tonight, some may have been lucky enough to catch her out for a rummage at some of Dublin’s best vintage shops yesterday. […]

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The prices continue to rise. The average daily rate for a Dublin hotel room in May was €209, a record high and 3.5 per cent increase on the previous monthly record, which was hit in September last year. First reported by The Irish Times, according to a new report by property agent CBRE Ireland, the average daily […]

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Fire services from Dolphin’s Barn and Pearse Street attended the scene. Four fire engines and a turntable attended a serious fire on Thomas Street yesterday evening, which broke out at the new Variety Jones site. The Michelin star restaurant just opened the doors of its new home at 79 Thomas Street last Wednesday (28th), next […]

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“Outdated and extremely far removed from a modern-day understanding of ‘Irishness’”. Over the past few months, AI has been called upon to rustle up everything from wedding speeches to wonton recipes, and the bot’s art generator has churned out some funky looking images too. It’s a little scary to watch on as AI generates an […]

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End of Dee world vibes. If watching the RTÉ payment scandal unfold and develop has had you rattled to no end, the only way to really shake it off is by having a good ole fashioned bop. It’s cleansing for the body and mind – particularly if the setting is an RTÉ is Over Party. […]

2 years ago

A sorely needed new spot for drinks in Terminal 2. Flying out of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport always feels like the more glamorous option – it’s newer, it’s where Aer Lingus flies from, it’s got the boujie little Avoca – the list goes on. However, if you’ve travelled through recently you may have noticed […]

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Header image via Google Maps/Getty Gardaí are currently investigating the incident. The Three Store on Dublin’s Henry Street suffered a break in early this morning, which saw a Mercedes reverse through the shop front’s window and shutters. In a statement shared by the Journal, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating an incident of burglary […]

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Fans were ejected from the stadium after the fight. Hill 16 in Croke Park could become a seated area after fans were ejected from the stadium when a brawl broke out during Monaghan’s victory over Armagh. The All-Ireland quarter final between the two Ulster sides was a fiery affair on the pitch, but it boiled over on […]

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The plant has reached a height of around two feet since mowing ceased in May. The lawns in Trinity College Dublin are historically known for being immaculately trimmed with “no walking on the grass” signage billowing in the breeze, but since a nationwide effort to re-wild green spaces got underway in May they’ve sprouted more […]

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The new initiative aims to make Dawson Street the ‘buzziest’ street in the city. Dublin City Council have recently begun the ‘greening’ of Dawson Street, with trees, shrubs and other plants placed outside Mansion House and surrounding buildings. The idea, according to DCC, is to provide a corridor from St Stephens Green to Trinity College […]

2 years ago

New places for pancakes, pastries and prawn popcorn. Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including openers, closures and everything in between. This week has brought with it a selection of new brunch spots and high quality fish-and-chip carts, and we’ve sadly said goodbye to a […]

2 years ago

A return to youth for those who spent many a Saturday flicking through vinyls and the giant poster racks. Prolific music retailer HMV (His Master’s Voice) has officially reopened in Dublin after a seven year-long absence, under new ownership. The new Henry Street location was originally scheduled to open mid-July, but lifted its shutters today […]

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“Capel Street and the wider community are at a huge loss”. The team at the Boar’s Head on Capel Street have taken to social media to announce the passing of their devoted barman David Clarke. In a statement, the team confirmed that David had passed away suddenly following a “fatal accident”. The statement reads: “It […]

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The proposed extension would see a 30-bed guesthouse added to the Queens Pub in Dalkey. The plans have now been put on hold following opposition from local residents, the Irish Times has reported. A number of appeals including one by the Dalkey Community Council were lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the planning permission for […]

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The increase was originally meant to come in on 1st January of this year. Toll charges on the M50 and eight other Irish motorways will be raised on Saturday July 1st, the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have confirmed. The increase will mark the end of the Government’s six-month delay of the […]

2 years ago

Variety Jones becomes Mongoose, Mongoose becomes Variety Jones, it’s the circle of life. For the past few months there’s been even more hype than usual around Dublin’s Michelin-starred darling Variety Jones, as owners Keelan and Aaron Higgs prepared to take over a neighbouring building on Thomas Street and reopen it as a larger restaurant. Anyone […]

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The pool has been closed since 2019. A sorely missed amenity for inner city Dublin, Sean McDermott Street swimming pool is almost ready to reopen to the public after closing four years ago for refurbishment. Located between the Five Lamps and the Rotunda hospital, the swimming pool originally closed in 2019 because of roof leaks […]

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“Dublin is becoming very noisy. Visually”. Living in Dublin at the moment is a multifaceted experience. When the sun glistens off the sea at the Forty Foot and the canal is lined with groups of pals enjoying cans and catch ups it’s easy to romanticise, but alongside the housing crisis and cost of living crisis, […]

2 years ago

If you’ve had your fill of breakie rolls and Weetabix, fear not – there’s a new breakfast option on the horizon. Beloved purveyors of comforting Sunday night takeaways, Camile Thai are expanding their canon with a new line of breakfast dishes including a ‘Thai fry up’. Launched today at the takeaway chain’s Dublin Airport location, […]

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Pique musical nostalgia and a world-class production. Widely regarded as the golden musical from a golden age of musicals, The King and I is the kind of show you’d know as your parent’s favourite, or one you might remember from screenings of the 1956 film on Sunday telly. You probably had the soundtrack somewhere on […]

2 years ago

So all the bike bells and baskets can go jingle jangle. Dublin City Council (DCC) have entered phase 3 of the The Royal Canal Greenway project, which will see segregated cycling facilities installed along a 2.1km route extending from North Strand Road (Newcomen Bridge) along the banks of the Royal Canal to Phibsborough Road (Cross […]

2 years ago

The news of Argos closing all of their Irish stores this year has been met with mixed response. Naturally, there were concerns for the 400 employees who would lose their jobs when the 34 Irish stores shut. It’s believed that staff were only informed of the decision to close on the same morning the news […]

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The limited edition jersey is available for pre-order until this Sunday, with all profits to go to St. Francis Hospice. Bohemians will honour the late Christy Dignam at their match against Shamrock Rovers tonight, by wearing a special jersey brandishing the Aslan logo and Christy’s name. The jersey also features a shoulder badge with Christy’s […]

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Church of Ireland say they developed the units ‘to address the shortage of affordable housing’ in the area. A  nine-unit housing development by the Church of Ireland in Rathmines is asking up to €4,000 a month in rent for its main three-bed residences. The Coram Deo project in Purser Gardens, Rathmines consists of nine rental […]

2 years ago

Enjoy a top-quality five-course meal for a fraction of the usual price. At the moment in Dublin, there’s always an exciting new tasting menu or dining experience to sink your teeth into and foodies are generally spoiled for choice. However, this new pop-up kitchen in Dublin 1 is offering something a little different. The Dublin […]

2 years ago

Baby, now we’ve got Bad Blood… Hotel prices in Dublin have hit massive highs after Taylor Swift announced two shows for her Eras Tour in Ireland next year. Several different hotels in the city centre have upped their prices by hundreds of euros following the announcement of the summer 2024 gigs at the Aviva. The […]

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The hotels have been booked, babysitters secured, but the Number One Party Anthem will no longer sound through the grounds of Marlay Park. Yesterday afternoon, the Arctic Monkeys took to social media to cancel their sold out Dublin show just one day before it was meant to take place. As fans speculate about the reasons […]

2 years ago

Wake up on Sunday morning feeling superiorly smug, even after raving the night away. Finding night-time activities in Dublin that don’t involve drink can be a struggle – the absence of late night cafés like the gone-but-not-forgotten Accents is sorely felt, and it’s easy to feel out of place at regular nightclubs when the jagerbombs […]

2 years ago

For pups who enjoy the finer things in life. The Conrad in Dublin is known for being a luxury hotel right in the middle of town, and the place where Joe Biden rested his weary head in between deli visits and jaunts out west. It might not be the first place that’d spring to mind […]

2 years ago

The band released a statement this afternoon. The Arctic Monkeys have cancelled their sold out gig at Marlay Park, just one day before it was scheduled to take place. According to the band, the sold out Dublin date has been called off as frontman Alex Turner is suffering from acute laryngitis. The Arctic Monkeys are […]

2 years ago

Lead images by the Lovin team. The crème de la crème of steakhouse experiences. Any meat enthusiast knows that ordering a sirloin off a general dinner menu simply doesn’t hold a candle to an authentic steakhouse – the top-tier sides, the expert knowledge and advice from the servers when it comes to prime rib vs […]

2 years ago

Who can afford a hotel room in Dublin these days, tbf. Tom Hanks stayed at his pal Bono’s seaside mansion while in Ireland to appear at this year’s Dalkey Book Festival. The Forrest Gump star was at the festival to promote his new book The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, a novel about, […]

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“They say it’s off the grid. I presume that means there is no electricity”. A rental property in Donabate has been removed from daft.ie after being described as a “a hut” and “a shack” by a local TD. The property, called Egansfield was described by the landlord as “beach front” and “off-grid” in a “peaceful […]

2 years ago

The lavish vessel, complete with helipad and onboard aquarium is owned by one of the richest women in the world. A 110-metre, €300 million yacht reportedly owned by billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton was spotted yesterday morning moored in Scotsman’s Bay, off Dún Laoghaire. Images of the opulent interiors have been doing the rounds on […]

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The series kicks off tomorrow with Ben Howard and special guest Talos taking the stage. The sun is shining, the cowboy hats are neatly stacked and summer concert season in Dublin has officially begun. This week brings with it the start of the Fairview Park gigs and if you’re heading along, the organisers have issued […]

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When a new Supreme rises, the old one fades away. For the past decade or so, Dublin has been a city dictated by specific, timely food trends. 2014 – year of the burrito. 2015 – year of the donut. 2018 – year of the wood fired pizza. 2020, for obvious reasons – year of the […]

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The petition which was started only yesterday has already garnered over 3,000 signatures. The manager of Street 66 on Dublin’s Parliament Street has started a petition to have a bike rack removed from the front of the bar, which she says was installed with no warning and no chance to appeal. Street 66 management had […]

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