The application has been described as being of “significant scale and complexity”. Fingal County Council has received a lengthly planning application for an infrastructure expansion at Dublin Airport. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is applying for a 15-year permission to build 11 infrastructure projects at the airport and surrounding area, as well as an increase […]

2 years ago

“Our teams in every department have worked exceptionally hard this year and overcame all the odds”. If you’ve ever worked in hospitality, you’ll know the festive period can be dizzying to say the least. Weaving your way through Christmas parties and doling out the set menus while catering to a plethora of dietary requirements will […]

2 years ago

The best of both worlds, says you. If you’re a country guy or gal who’s relocated to the Big Shmoke for work or study, you may find yourself pining for a traditional rural pub, turf fire burning and a cosy snug to settle into. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d have to do substantial mileage […]

2 years ago

“If you already know you’re not going to make it to a booking anywhere before Christmas, please cancel now”. Christmas always brings with it a frantic rush to book in for the perfect festive meal, but despite people’s desperation for reservations, restaurants also experience a significant amount of cancellations and no-shows this time of year. […]

2 years ago

Former Revelino guitarist and vocalist Bren Berry has released a chiming tribute to Dublin’s inner city, that can be enjoyed all winter long. If you’re looking to add a new festive jingle into your winter rotation, instilling a warm glow and heartfelt appreciation for Dublin’s Liberties, you’re in luck. Released earlier this month, Winter Song […]

2 years ago

If the obstacles of distance, closures and seating space didn’t exist. I had previously thought that 12 pubs was a thing of the past, another casualty of the pandemic like self-serve hotel breakfast and working in the office. You’d also have to question the its place in today’s Dublin, with pint prices touching €7 in […]

2 years ago

The dining chain which has become famous for its “unfriendly service” is about to open its restaurant in Dublin. Since first opening in Sydney, Australia last year Karen’s Diner has become a TikTok sensation with videos of its staff berating customers racking up to 20 million views. @karensdinerofficial alex politely asking customers to leave: the […]

2 years ago

Huge news for the pizza-loving parish. Dublin pizza enthusiasts have been keenly following Mani’s movements around the city for the last couple of years – from its Dublin Castle food truck to its pop-up stint at Central Plaza, Mani’s bubbly, 72-hour-fermented base has amassed a loyal following of fans who dream about those Romanesque, cloud-like […]

2 years ago

“Gorgeous and ever entertaining”. As every Housewives enthusiast from Malin to Mizen probably knows at this stage, New Jersey royalty Teresa Giudice spent the weekend “feeling the love and magic of Christmas in Ireland” during a trip with her husband Louie Ruelas and pals Karianne Fischbach and Jessica Belle. The city break marks Teresa’s second […]

2 years ago

‘RIP to the Irish Rover – Grá’. The funeral for Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan is taking place today (Friday, 8 December), with thousands flooding the streets of Dublin to honour the Pogues’ frontman. Earlier in the week, MacGowan’s wife Victoria and his family thanked the public for the “enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence they have received […]

2 years ago

December is upon us, and so too is our urge for a festive pint amidst a sea of lights and evergreen garlands. Once October ends, there’s an ever-growing cohort of people that start tentatively bringing decorations down from the attic, sneaking the odd festive bop into their playlists and generally allowing the Christmas spirit to […]

2 years ago

MacGowan will be cremated after his funeral in Tipperary. The route of Shane MacGowan’s funeral procession through Dublin on Friday, December 8, has been confirmed, according to RTÉ. The procession, which will take place on Friday morning, will be led by the Artane Band followed by The Pogues singer’s coffin on a horse-drawn carriage. MacGowan passed away aged […]

2 years ago

The flag will fly above Dublin for seven days from today. Dublin City Council have agreed unanimously to fly the Palestinian flag above Dublin’s city hall for seven days, in an act of solidarity with the people of Gaza. As reported by the Journal, the motion was submitted jointly by the Independent Group, Sinn Féin, […]

2 years ago

“I’ve been a long-time cheerleader of Dublin. I love her. Yes, she’s got her problems, but haven’t we all?” Tropical Popical owner Andrea Horan has always been vocal about her love for Dublin, as well as the obstacles those living and working in the city face. Almost a week on from the violent clashes and […]

2 years ago

At this stage in proceedings, the term “hidden gem” has essentially lost all meaning. Just short of being used for the likes of the second McDonald’s on O’Connell Street and the downstairs of Dunnes Stephen’s Green, the once elusive hidden gem now feels like nothing more than a punchline from a TikTok parody vid, something […]

2 years ago

A new stop-off point before you hit Bray, Bré. Work has gotten underway on a new DART station between Shankill and Bray, intended to service the 5,000 people who will make their homes in Woodbrook in the coming years. The new housing development comprises of a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses as well […]

2 years ago

Protesters have been turning out in their thousands in Dublin for the past six weeks, to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) have announced the deferral of this weekend’s scheduled march for Palestine, in response to the violent events in Dublin city on Thursday night. The march will instead […]

2 years ago

Alan Loren-Guille is just 17 years old. Dublin 8 restaurant Spitalfields have praised a brave young “super hero” chef on their staff, who they say intervened in yesterday’s in yesterday’s Parnell Square school stabbing and disarmed the attacker. 17 year old Alan Loren-Guille is a French stagiaire (trainee) in the Spitalfields kitchen, and is said […]

2 years ago

As a major clean-up gets underway following last night’s destruction, many businesses in the city centre are making the decision to remain closed. Cafés and delis in the city centre have expressed concerns for their staff’s safety, and noted that workers are scared to travel into town following last nights riots. Following the attack outside […]

2 years ago

The Rotunda Hospital has issued an update to its patients in the aftermath of the Dublin riots on November 23rd. Last night, violence and looting broke out in Dublin in the wake of a knife attack that resulted in five people – including three children – needing hospital care. Garda cars were burnt out, as […]

2 years ago

A statement from Garda Commissioner Drew Harris details the extent of the damage in Dublin city centre following last night’s riots. A major clean-up operation is underway in Dublin city this morning following a night of violence, looting and arson. According to Gardaí 34 arrests have been made so far, with 32 people to appear […]

2 years ago

Lankum are set to perform at the highly anticipated Gig For Gaza in the 3Arena. Irish folk band Lankum have reportedly had a gig in Germany cancelled due to the group’s “political stance” regarding their support of Palestine. The band were due to play on Sunday night, November 19, along with Gloria De Oliveira, at the TransCentury […]

2 years ago

A constant source of comfort, nourishment and pure, unadulterated joy. In life, there’s not really a scenario you’ll find yourself in where a sandwich isn’t appropriate. From the meaty, cheesy creation you order yourself to get through the workday to the crisp sambos that are doled out once 2am hits at a wedding, there’s something […]

2 years ago

The scramble for tickets from years gone by won’t be an issue this festive season. As details of Christmas markets across the country have been gradually released over the last few weeks, we’ve all been waiting patiently for news of the elusive alpine market at Dublin Castle – the crème de la crème of festive […]

2 years ago

An independent business haven where you could definitely tick off a substantial chunk of your Christmas shopping. There are a handful of Dublin activities that are intrinsically linked with Christmas time in the city – catching a glimpse of the glitzy window displays at Brown Thomas, sharing a festive pint with childhood pals in your […]

2 years ago

When chef-turned-influencer Eric Matthews announced the opening of his own restaurant alongside industry stalwart Richie Barrett, expectations were understandably sky-high. Former Chapter One Head Chef Matthews amassed a loyal following with his online cook-alongs during lockdown, and his playful personality shines through the carefully compiled menu at Kicky’s. Dubliners who came of age in the […]

2 years ago

Dachsund through the snow, as (German) shepherds watch their flock by night, etc. As the formal switch-on of Dublin’s Christmas lights last night confirmed, the festive season is fast approaching and everyone’s looking to book in their visit with Santa. Wish lists need to be dissected, the assurance that you really have been THAT good […]

2 years ago

“There is nowhere quite like Dublin City centre at Christmas.” It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas following the big switch-on of the stunning Grafton Street Christmas lights yesterday evening, Thursday, November 16th. Erected by city centre business group Dublin Town, they were turned on by Little Blue Heroes Foundation representatives Willow Mae Carroll, […]

2 years ago

Berkeley Library was so-called after philosopher George Berkeley, but was ‘denamed’ in April of this year because of the philosopher’s links to slavery. Trinity College Dublin is inviting submissions from the public on future legacy issues to be considered by the Trinity Legacies Review Working Group. The University is also seeking public submissions on a […]

2 years ago

Christmas is just around the corner and we’ve found the perfect activity for you and your pals. This festive season, we want to get as many Christmassy activities ticked off as possible. We’re talking Christmas shopping, ice skating, picking out the Christmas tree and decorating it, going to a carol service, and drinking our weight […]

2 years ago

Another blow for Dublin’s plant-based dining scene. Over the past year or so, we’ve seen a number of closures for vegan restaurants in Dublin. From Vegan Sandwich Co’s shock closure in October 2022 to Bear Lemon dropping the shutters permanently in April of this year, the plant-based scene has taken hit after hit and the […]

2 years ago

If confirmed, the band would join Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay in headlining gigs at the Dublin stadium in 2024. It has been reported that Croke Park is set to announce a sixth concert to take place at the stadium next year, with legendary rock band AC/DC being rumoured to headline the show. Coldplay have already confirmed that they will […]

2 years ago

Sommeliers and splash seekers, your time has come. It’s the time of year every wine enthusiast and everyone who pretends to be a wine enthusiast in their Hinge interests section looks forward to. Beaujolais Nouveau will soon be upon us, a celebration of the popular red wine made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region […]

2 years ago

The latest phase in the redesign of Dublin’s bus network. Commuters will see eight new bus routes rolled out across south Dublin next week, with a number of existing services due to be scrapped from November 26th. The new routes are part of BusConnects, the National Transport Authority’s programme to improve bus services in Irish […]

2 years ago

The award-winning Australian chef will take up temporary residence at Mamó in January of next year. January’s not usually a month you find yourself organising meals out for, but you may want to make an exception as Tom Foster will be heading up Mamó’s kitchen at the start of next year. At just 29, Tom’s […]

2 years ago

The Palestinian-owned family business has been fundraising and spreading awareness in the wake of the conflict in Gaza. Rathmines restaurant Shaku Maku have alleged an “orchestrated attack” on their business after a series of negative one-star reviews were lodged on Google. This alleged online attack came just a couple of hours after the company unveiled […]

2 years ago

The multi award-winning market houses 23 stalls, where vendors sell free range pork, fish, baked goods and organic vegetables. Vendors at Honest2Goodness Market in Glasnevin have been given two months notice until they’ll no longer be able to trade there, the Independent has reported. Opened in 2009 the natural food market is well attended every […]

2 years ago

50,000 people attended the event last year. The stretch between mid-November and December 25th in Dublin always sees families travelling in their droves to Dublin Zoo and Malahide Castle to enjoy festive lighting displays and rightly so – both offer awe-inspiring sensory experiences that never fail to get even the Grinch-iest attendees in the mood […]

2 years ago

The smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! is returning to Dublin for seven performances in 2024. Tickets will go on sale next Thursday, November 16th at 10:00 am on ticketmaster.ie – but be quick because this is sure to be a sellout. Audiences will be able to belt out their favourite ABBA songs while reliving the tale of a […]

2 years ago

For all your flattie-with-a-view needs. Life in the post-pandemic age has largely returned to normal, but one very welcome overhang besides increased hand-washing remains – the Irish affection for the coffee-and-a-walk combo. Many of us have favourite trails to tread, brew in hand but if you’re looking for a new starting point for your weekend […]

2 years ago

“We thought they might think we were nuts, but they said yes”. For generations, weddings in Ireland have largely followed the same format. A church, followed by a hotel that needs to be a minimum of a 40 minute drive away. Third cousins you’ve forgotten the name of, work colleagues and primary school friends coming […]

2 years ago

Firebyrd’s authentic American Hot Chicken is Dún Laoghaire bound. Good news for those who oft bemoan the lack of fried pickle and tater tot offerings in Ireland – Nashville-inspired southern cooking joint Firebyrd is opening its second branch in Dún Laoghaire very soon. Fried chicken fans will know Firebyrd’s existing location in leafy Ranelagh, which […]

2 years ago

Your midmorning croissant has magic powers. In the throes of this rollercoaster we call life, the healing properties of a little treat simply can’t be understated. Rough day at the office? You need a lil’ treat. Going through a breakup? Get yourself a lil’ treat. Unable to shake that prevailing sense of nothingness and despair? […]

2 years ago

The c(m)at is out of the bag. Fresh off the release of her hotly anticipated second album Crazymad, For Me, Ireland’s premiere pop star CMAT will claim her rightful spot on Graham Norton’s red sofa tonight. If you haven’t yet had the privilege of immersing yourself in the CMAT stratosphere, she’s best described as a […]

2 years ago

A Molly Mae home fever dream, with the few warmly welcomed splashes of colour. If your ideal weekend plans have progressed in recent years from pre-drinking to obliteration to a leisurely browse of candles and soft furnishings, a trip to Liffey Valley could be in order as Dublin’s first H&M Home store is now open […]

2 years ago

With price points that are unheard of in this climate. We’re no stranger to a new café opening in Dublin – these days we’re blessed with speciality flatties and accompanying morning buns on every corner, providing ample opportunity to support small, independent businesses instead of bigger chains. But the city’s latest opener is one with […]

2 years ago

We all know the feeling. Day twenty-something in the lead up to Christmas, you’re on yet another festive night out with your school friends/college friends/work colleagues – who can say at this point? It’s the time of the year when all groups and social commitments seem to merge into one. Despite feeling like you never […]

2 years ago

The Long Hall better watch its back. It’s official. After a triumphant three-show run at the RDS in May 2023, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return to Ireland next year with four dates scheduled across the country. Bruce will return to the capital for a Croke Park show on Sunday, May 19th […]

2 years ago

For anyone mourning the loss of the Chan man. The news of Matthew Perry’s untimely passing aged just 54 has sent shockwaves through the millennial community, with fans all over the world collectively grieving their favourite Friend. There’ve been memes, news tributes and sombre interviews with fans outside the Friends Experience in Dublin, as those […]

2 years ago

No more fear of Ireland’s changeable weather raining on your par-ade. If you’re a golf enthusiast who’s had to cancel many a day on the course due to a sudden downpour or a vengeful storm named after your granny’s mate, you’re in luck. Dublin’s first indoor golf centre has officially opened in Sandyford, complete with […]

2 years ago