Dublin District Court has been told that Temple Bar is a “disgrace to Ireland, is covered in vomit and is a scene of constant brawling.” The Irish Independent reports that the comments were made by Judge Anthony Halpin who was presiding over a case in which two men were involved in a brawl outside The Czech […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of year again where Dublin Airport is packed with people returning to the home sod to spend Christmas with their families. Today is the busiest day of the year at the airport with over 80,000 people expected to pass through its gates and one million over the next couple of weeks. As […]

9 years ago

It seems that today is one of those weird days where some people are in work while others have managed to shnake an extra day off before the Christmas. If you are one of the lucky ones and have some Christmas traveling to do, we’d suggest you get it out of the way early. AA […]

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Dublin is a great city to be out and about in around Christmas time and one of the most famous Dubliners of all took in the festive charms of our city last night.  Conor McGregor has this morning shared a number of pictures of his evening out with partner Dee Devlin and baby Conor Jr […]

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Ahead of the festive season, St. James’s Hospital has issued a warning about the consequences of unprotected sex and encouraging people to act responsibly this Christmas. The GUIDE (Department of Genito Urinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases) Clinic at the hospital, which is the largest free STI and Infectious Disease service in Ireland, says that ‘the combination of […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade needed the assistance of Fingal County Council to battle a huge blaze in Balbriggan last night. The team went on Twitter to thank the council for the use of their JCB which they needed to extinguish the fire at a building site near the town. Firefighting ops ongoing in #Balbriggan, foam has […]

9 years ago

After a couple of months which have seen Conor McGregor get up to all sorts of bizarre behaviour, it’s somewhat refreshing to see a lot of talk return to his actual profession in the last week or two. The UFC lightweight champion told TMZ recently that he’s ready for a return to the octagon and […]

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The festive season brings out the silliness in all of us but this advertisement on Daft takes things to a new level.  A listing for Dublin known as ‘Number One North Pole’ appears to be suggest that Santa Claus is packing up and moving gaff.  Who knew he lived in Dublin this whole time? The property […]

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Thinking of popping the question this Christmas? There are countless romantic settings around Dublin which won’t involve splashing out on a fancy hotel room or a slap-up meal. Let’s face it, the wedding itself is going to cost you an arm and a leg. Make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful […]

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You’ve done it again, haven’t you? At the start of December you vowed to get all your Christmas shopping out of the way early yet here you are with just a few days to go and you’ve got nothing bought. Same. The good news is I’ve been in this situation many times before and am […]

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Can you help? The Gardaí have shared an image this evening of an iPhone that has come into their possession at Finglas Garda station. In these situations, there’s usually a chance that the owner will be reunited with their property within a few days but this appears to be a special circumstance. According to the […]

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December 21 marks the winter solstice and Dubliners will get to gather to rejoice in celebrating the shortest day of the year.  Falling on Thursday of this week, the event will get underway at DIT Grangegorman with attractions such as traditional storytelling, a céilí and craft making followed by a processional parade towards Smithfield Square. The […]

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Crimestoppers and the Gardái have today launched an appeal for information in relation to a violent sexual assault that took place in Clondalkin in July 2016. At 3.05am on Thursday July 28 2016, a young woman was walking with her bicycle on the Lucan Newlands Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 in the direction of the Fonthill Road. […]

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As Christmas gets closer, Dublin’s homeless problem isn’t getting any better. With temperatures plummeting this week, reaching out to help those living on the streets has never felt so important. Enter Wishbone on Montague Street. The restaurant has committed to donating all of its takings for Monday December 18 to Focus Ireland and Inner City Helping […]

9 years ago

Leinster take on Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow and it seems the psychological warfare is already underway.  A pic was shared to Instagram today by Leinster number 8 Jamie Heaslip depicting an official Exeter Chiefs van being clamped in the city centre.  View this post on Instagram A post […]

9 years ago

New York-based real estate investors Colony Northstar Inc. are planning a new project at Spencer Place in the Dublin’s docklands valued at $1.2 billion dollars.  According to Bloomberg, the venture will see four office buildings erected in the area as well a hotel, shops and homes. The first properties are due for completion in 2020.  Irish […]

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In recent years, Dublin has become known as a great city for gin. From Coppinger Row to Gin Palace, lovers of the spirit can find something they’ll love on every corner.  Our city’s gin prowess has now been acknowledged by travel company Flash Pack which has included us in its Gin Capitals Of The World study. […]

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No YOU’RE sobbing. Okay we’re sobbing. Everyone’s bleedin’ sobbing.  Christmas has always been a popular time for fellas to get down on one knee but this video we received this evening has blown every other proposal out of the water.  It was sent into us by Barry Clarke who was on a run-of-the-mill visit to […]

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DART services between Bray and Greystones have been delayed this afternoon after a body was found on the line, FM104 is reporting.  It’s believed that the person was not struck by a train. Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene.  Services suspended between Bray and Greystones until further notice. Dublin Bus will honour rail […]

9 years ago

Coming from a small Irish town in 2017, it’s hard to resist the bright lights of Dublin with all the career opportunities and nightlife that comes with it.  This has always been the case though, with so many Dubliners having country parents who at one point or another made the move to the Big Shmoke. […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a security guard was robbed in Raheny this afternoon.  The incident occurred when a the guard was approached by a man armed with a hammer while making a cash delivery to a bank in Raheny Village. He was forced to hand over the cash box before the raider left […]

9 years ago

The Christmas ‘silly season’ is just around the corner and that means two things. Lots of drinking and lots of time off (for most people). With the hangovers coming thick and fast, the hair of the dog will be in high demand around the city and a northside pizzeria is providing just the cure we’ll all be […]

9 years ago

English comedian Peter Kay has announced that he is cancelling his upcoming tour due to unforeseen family circumstances.  He had been due to play six dates each at Dublin’s 3 Arena (February 1,2,3,6,7 and 8 2019) as well as the SSE Arena in Belfast (January 13,14,15,18,19 and 20 2019).  A statement released today reads: ‘Due to […]

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It’s hard to believe that the original Trainspotting movie is now 21 years old. The adaptation of the Irvine Welsh novel is one of those films that has transcended the industry and become part of pop culture for generations to come. Following the release of the sequel earlier this year, there’s still a thirst for […]

9 years ago

Cirque Du Soleil is bringing its Ovo show to perform six dates in Dublin in 2018, the Canadian theatrical company has announced.  Taking inspiration from the world of insects and featuring music from Brazil, the show will be presented at the 3 Arena from October 10 to 14 2018 with a total of six performances. Judging […]

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A cold weather warning remains in place until 10am today as temperatures were as low as -4 degrees in some areas of Dublin overnight. However, Met Éireann is predicting that the frost and ice will give way to rain and sleet later on Tuesday. Its forecast on its website reads: “Dry in most areas this morning, with […]

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Every week, we wait with baited breath as Phibsboro hotspot The Back Page announces which lucky names will get a free lunch at the popular establishment. Recently the Dermots, Deirdres, Lewises and Lauras of the city have been just some of the lucky ones to get their hands on some grub.  This week, we reckon […]

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Updated 14.06: Dublin Live report that a toddler and young man have been hit in the shooting incident.  Gardaí are a the scene of a shooting in Blanchardstown this afternoon, according to reports. Michael O’Toole of the Irish Daily Star reports that there has been at least one casualty while other reports suggest that injuries […]

9 years ago

Residents and politicians of Firhouse have expressed concern that Scientologists are recruiting families by offering free Christmas-themed events, the Irish Times is reporting. The controversial Church of Scientology set up camp in the south Dublin suburb earlier this year and are holding a ‘Winter Wonderland’ event at its Firhouse Road base in the run-up to […]

9 years ago

St. Stephen’s Green could be getting a new €40 million luxury hotel after Bórd Pleanála gave the green light for plans to convert Loreto Hall across from the city centre park.  According to The Journal, the building is set to become an 87-bedroom hotel despite appeals by the Department Of Foreign Affairs, which is housed […]

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Ireland felt a serious sense of FOMO last week when the final draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was made.  We came so close but yet so far with Denmark cruelly putting the final nail in the coffin of our hopes and dreams by hammering us 5-1 at the Aviva Stadium last […]

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A new Daft.ie report has indicated that prices for three-bedroom homes along the new Luas line have risen by 15% in the past year.  The three most expensive stops along the cross-city line which opened on Saturday are Dawson (€519k), Trinity (€519k) and Westmoreland (€519k). The sample of comes from the period between January and November 2017. Taking in […]

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With Conor McGregor being one of Ireland’s most high-profile exports for many a year, it’s only natural that visitors will feel obliged to mimic him on a trip to this shores.  Over the weekend, English League 1 side Bradford City popped over to Dublin for a Christmas bonding session and by the looks of it they […]

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The body of a man has been discovered in Ranelagh this morning, Today FM is reporting.  The discovery was made at about 4.40am on Monday. The 22-year-old man was found unresponsive with a head injury outside the Luas stop on Ranelagh Road.   BREAKING: The body of a man has been discovered in Ranelagh in Dublin. […]

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Dubliners returning to work after the weekend might want to layer up as bitterly cold temperatures are taking hold this Monday morning.  With the temperature currently at -3 degrees, a Met Éireann warning of ‘slippery paths and treacherous roads’ is in place until 10am. Severe frost will linger in many parts of the country today […]

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The Gardaí have issued an appeal this morning after two instances involving delivery vehicles parking in cycle lanes in the city. In a tweet accompanied by two photos, the Gardaí said: ‘Appeal to all delivery vehicles (including security vans drivers) to park legally! see examples on O’Connell Street and again on O’ Connell Bridge this […]

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A huge concert will be held in protest at Dublin’s ongoing homeless problem outside Leinster House next week.  Organised by activist group Inner City Helping Homeless in conjunction with the #mynameis campaign, the ‘creative peaceful protest’ will feature a host of names from the world of Irish music including Glenn Hansard, Frances Black, Lisa Canny and […]

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Silly season is well and truly upon us so we don’t need much of an excuse to head into town this weekend. If you are on the fence however, then Sin É on Ormond Quay has just the thing to get you into the festive spirit. The much-loved live music venue will be hosting […]

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Christmas is an expensive time of year so the last thing we need is to be spending an arm and a leg on parking.  Spending a few hours in town can rack up a hefty bill and while the Blanchardstown Centre has free parking and Dundrum is on the cheap side, it often takes ages just […]

9 years ago

A driver has been arrested after a car somehow ended up on the Luas Line on the Naas Road this morning. An Garda Síochána shared an image of the incident on Twitter along with the punchline ‘a bit of a LOCOmotive idea’ Dublin Traffic: This motorist forgot to leave the car athome but still tried getting […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene of an early morning fire at a premises on Gardiner Street in the city According to witness Robbie Whelan, the alarm was raised at 6am. The fire is now extinguished but Dublin Fire Brigade remain on the scene and have issued a traffic warning to road users in […]

9 years ago

Make sure to grab your umbrella if you’re heading out to work this morning as weather experts a forecasting a day of rainy spells.  According to Accuweather, rain this morning will be followed by passing showers in the afternoon and ‘periods of rain’ in the evening, finishing at midnight. That doesn’t sound too good. The […]

9 years ago

Road users in the city centre are well used to seeing cyclists making a cheeky dash past a red light when they think no one is looking. The behaviour can often result in injuries to both the cyclists themselves and the general public and with that in mind the Gardaí have stepped in today to remind […]

9 years ago

Looking for to treat yourself this Christmas? Why not check down the back of the sofa for two and a half million and splash out on this stunning Castleknock home? Number 6 Homeleigh is situated in the leafy Porterstown nestled between Castleknock and Lucan… We’re not sure who’s selling up but they’ve definitely managed to acquire […]

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Out and about this afternoon? Be sure to look up. A Super Moon, officially called a “Full Cold Moon” will appear in the skies of Dublin at around 4.39pm today.  According to Space.com, the moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual so be sure to have the cameras ready to capture the […]

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We’ve known for a long time how great Dublin is and it seems the international reputation of our city is growing all the time.  For evidence of that, we need look no further than this article by Vogue Magazine, no less. The piece, which was published yesterday and written by Mosha Lundstrom Halbert, interviewed 15 […]

9 years ago

Anyone for pints?  A new survey conducted by Hostelworld has ranked Dublin at number four in a list of the best cities for nights out in the world.  Based on 4,100 interviews, people were asked about four different categories, namely quality of nightlife, cost, getting around, and safety and openness. The site describes the nightlife in Dublin […]

9 years ago

A man’s body has been found in a field on the Meath/Kildare border this afternoon. RTÉ reports that the man appears to have sustained gunshot wounds to the head. The discovery was made on the Meath/Kildare border between Dunboyne and Leixlip just after midday. The man’s car has been found in Leixlip.  It’s reported that the deceased […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been to Electric Picnic over the years you’ll know that there’s a lot of talent to be found away from the main stage.  Take Dublin-based Afrobeat band Ájo Arkestra for example. The group played the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow stage in 2015 and came away with a whole heap of new fans as the […]

9 years ago

One man has been arrested after Gardai seized €5 million worth of drugs in Lucan yesterday. The cannabis herb was discovered in the back of a truck when the driver was stopped on the N4 at around 2.50pm. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is being held at Lucan Garda […]

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