Following news that comedian Brendan Grace has passed away at the age of 68, Dublin City Council has confirmed that a book of condolence will open in the city today. Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe is inviting people to sign the book from 12pm until 5pm today and again from 10am until 5pm tomorrow. .@LordMayorDublin @PaulMcauliffe […]

7 years ago

The 80s was a golden era for adventure comedies and top of the pile for many was The Goonies. Since its release in the summer of 1985, The Richard Donner-directed film has achieved cult status among international audiences and time has definitely not reduced its appeal. If you’re a fan of the film and were […]

7 years ago

All’s quiet on the Derry Girls front since the second series wrapped up back in April but with a quiz based on the Channel 4 sitcom on the horizon, now is the perfect time for a refresher. Dublin institution Copper Face Jacks has announced that it will be hosting a quiz night which is sure […]

7 years ago

When driving into town, it’s always handy to have few coins in your pocket for the inevitability of paying for parking. From Monday though, you’ll have to make sure to bring an extra few pennies as the cost of parking is going up. In red and yellow zones, the price is going up by 30 […]

7 years ago

Liberté, égalité, crêperie. All of you Francophiles will know that Bastille Day arrives this weekend and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things French. In Dublin, places don’t get much more French than Voici Crêperie & Wine Bar, a spot we covered when it first opened in Rathmines back in 2017. If you weren’t already […]

7 years ago

Scrolling through the internet over the past week or so, you might have come across the latest craze known as the ‘bottle cap challenge’. Like most online fads, it started off small but as soon as the likes of Conor McGregor got involved it was clear that it wasn’t going to go away in a […]

7 years ago

Page one of how to annoy a Dublin crowd – refer to the city as part of the UK. At Longitude over the weekend, English rapper Dave managed to achieve just this when he announced that Dublin was “the craziest place the UK” to the bemused Marlay Park crowd. The star, who went viral last […]

7 years ago

Get your juice orders in because one of the biggest hits of 2019 will be performed at the Olympia Theatre later this year. Fresh from her performance at Glastonbury, American rapper Lizzo has announced that she will perform at the Dame Street venue on November 10, bringing massive hits such as Juice, Boys and Truth […]

7 years ago

There are a number of movie releases to look forward to in the coming months but one of the most-anticipated is Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.  The film features an all-star cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie and is set in the late 1960s around the time of […]

7 years ago

Some things will always be associated with the 90s. The advent of Girl Power, the early swagger of the Gallagher Brothers and Riverdance to name but a few. The decade also saw the Golden Era of The Simpsons and with empty-headed patriarch Homer regularly seen drooling over a box of doughnuts, it’s fair to say […]

7 years ago

July 29 2049. Love Island is finally over and the people of Longford rejoice as Maura Higgins emerges victorious. Okay, not quite but since it first aired on June 3 it’s difficult to remember a time when Love Island 2019 wasn’t on our screens. Believe it or not, the fifth series of the reality show […]

7 years ago

“Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road…” Dublin is an ever-changing city and while it’s nice to welcome modern innovations, it’s always hard to say goodbye to some of the city’s mainstays. Sadly, the time has come for the city centre to bid farewell to one of its most famous shopfronts. Anyone who […]

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Regulars at Croke Park are more used to hearing roaring GAA supporters than shrieking Westlife fans but that all changes this weekend when Ireland’s number one boy band takes to the stage on Jones’ Road. Kian, Nicky, Mark and Shane have this morning landed in Dublin ahead of their shows on Friday and Saturday and […]

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With the sun staying out until late in the evening these days, it’s best not to waste any moment on the sofa. Let’s be honest, you can record Love Island for one night at least. Today looks particularly nice out there and if you are looking for a bit of fresh air after work, Bohemian […]

7 years ago

Happy fourth, y’all. American Independence is being celebrated today and festivities aren’t just limited to the U.S. of A. Here in Dublin, there will be a number of events where Americans and non-Americans alike can get into the spirit of things. The likes of DTwo and Bison Bar, among others, will be hosting their own […]

7 years ago

ASAP Rocky is set to headline Longitude this Friday but got caught up in a little bit of handbags in Sweden and was arrested on suspicion of assault. A video he posted on his Instagram pretty much shows exactly what happened as two lads followed ASAP Rocky and his entourage. One of them goes after the bouncer, […]

7 years ago

Over the years, they’ve made us feel funny, raised us up and told us what makes a man. This weekend, much to the joy of fans around the country, Westlife are going to do it all again. The three Sligo lads and Nicky will take to the Croke Park stage for what will be their […]

7 years ago

Remember when Picture This played a record-breaking run of five shows at the 3 Arena back in March? Course you do, half the bleedin’ country was there. Those who got in the doors early might remember a singer by the name of Charlotte who has been writing songs since the age of seven. Born in […]

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Longitude returns to Marlay Park this weekend and as always it’s one of the most anticipated festivals of the summer. This year, the bill will be headlined by ASAP Rocky, Stormzy and Cardi while a whole host of other great acts will keep the vibe going across the weekend. If you want to be there […]

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Listen up y’all, saddle up partners, and other generic American introductory phrases. The Fourth Of July is on the horizon and as most people will know, the date marks the anniversary of the Declaration Of Independence of the United States. If you or any American friends are looking to celebrate this year then Bison Bar […]

7 years ago

Great news for Irish Chelsea fans. The Europa League holders have this afternoon confirmed they will travel to Dublin in July to play pre-season games against Dublin sides Bohemian FC and St. Patrick’s Athletic. The Blues will take on Bohs at Dalymount Park in Phibsboro on Wednesday July 10 before moving over to Inchicore to […]

7 years ago

Call yourself a steak expert? If so, having the sheer audacity to bestow such a title on yourself without ever trying the world’s best steak is frankly pretty impressive. With the 10oz Grass Fed Ayrshire Sirloin Steak from Finland heading to Dublin next week though, you’ll soon able to say that you’ve sampled the best of […]

7 years ago

This just proves we can’t have nice things. Dubliners are waking up today to the news that the Luke Kelly statue on Sheriff Street was vandalised yesterday evening. The culprit appears to have used black paint to cover the eyes of the statue, defacing the tribute to the Dubliners legend that has only been in […]

7 years ago

Fresh off the back of the Spice Girls bottomless brunch held at the venue, The Back Page in Phibsboro is going to do it all again ahead of Westlife’s Croke Park gigs next week. Anticipation is building for the lads’ first Dublin shows since 2012 and any fans who want to make a day of […]

7 years ago

“Tell me about it, stud.” Okay, I will. Since it was first performed on a Chicago stage in 1971, Grease has endured worldwide more than most musicals out there. Of course, the 1978 release of the movie helped bring the story of Danny and Sandy to a wider audience and next year Irish fans will […]

7 years ago

The debate as to whether to pedestrianise College Green Plaza has been going on for some time in Dublin and later this summer we will know for sure what such a change would look like. Dublin City Council has confirmed that the area will be going traffic-free on the dates of Sunday July 21, Sunday […]

7 years ago

When it comes to powers of persuasion, there aren’t many who could twist an arm like Craggy Island’s Mrs. Doyle. The iconic Father Ted character was tasked with making tea for Father Crilly and his guests throughout the sitcom’s three-series run but to be fair, it was something she thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe she liked the […]

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If you’re looking for some culinary comfort today then you best get yourself down to Rathfarnham Castle. The venue will be hosting the second annual Flavours Of South Dublin event which aims to ‘showcase the very best cuisine from the locality and highlight the diversity and vibrancy of the food culture in the county.’ The […]

7 years ago

Is your social calendar full but your wardrobe empty? Look no further than the Fair Lady Vintage Bazaar which is coming to Dublin in July. The event will take place at Cliff Townhouse on St. Stephen’s Green and will be filled with some of Ireland’s best vintage traders such as Miss Daisy Blue, Vintage Finds […]

7 years ago

Katie Taylor is probably more accustomed to knocking the smile off people’s faces but yesterday she was the cause of the smiles at Temple Street Hospital. The undisputed boxing champ paid a visit to the building to mark the announcement that she is the new ambassador for the hospital. While there, she did the rounds […]

7 years ago

Lana Del Rey has landed in Dublin and we know that because she’s already posted videos on her Insta stories. The Venice Bitch singer is here to perform at Malahide Castle later tonight as part of a series of gigs which saw George Ezra wow crowds at the venue last night. Dublin has the best […]

7 years ago

Any plans for Saturday August 31? Of course you don’t, it’s ages away. When it does eventually roll around though, you find the perfect afternoon’s entertainment down at Tallaght Stadium. The home of Shamrock Rovers will be playing host to a celebrity football match which will see Calum Best and Brian McFadden captain each side. […]

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For many visitors to Dublin, the place to get the party started is Temple Bar so it’s pretty apt that the biggest partystarter of them all paid the area a visit recently. Alecia Moore, AKA Pink, wowed audiences at the RDS the other night, performing a string of her major hits during an energetic performance […]

7 years ago

Freedom of the City for these people please, Dublin City Council. So far this summer, the weather has been more suited to ducks than us humans. Even though our little webbed friends love nothing more than an auld soak, they can still be a bit helpless when it comes to things like crossing the road. […]

7 years ago

Ahead of National Burger Day tomorrow, the best burgers across Ireland have been crowned. Earlier, Lovin.ie revealed that the overall best burger in the country can be found at Handsome Burger in Galway but here in Dublin, we didn’t come out empty-handed. In the category for best burger at a restaurant, the iconic Thunderroad Café […]

7 years ago

Dublin’s pizza scene has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, with the likes of Rita’s, Dublin Pizza Company and Tiger leading the way. One spot though has outdone them all by receiving some continental recognition, no less. Tourism website Big 7 Travel has revealed its 50 Best Pizzas In Europe list and […]

7 years ago

If cocktails are your poison then great news because you’ll soon be able to concoct magical creations of your own right here in Dublin. The Cauldron Magical Experience, which already has successful pop-ups in London and New York, has confirmed that it will be arriving at the Liquor Rooms on Wellington Quay in July. The […]

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The Dublin hurlers sent shockwaves through the hurling world on Saturday evening so it was only right that they hit the town afterwards to celebrate. The Boys In Blue dumped 2017 All-Ireland winners Galway out of this year’s Championship by a score of 3-19 to 0-24 and will now go on to play Laois or Westmeath […]

7 years ago

Fleetwood Mac touring guitarist Mike Campbell has had a busy time of it in Dublin over the past couple of days. Before taking to the stage at the RDS last night, the musician took some time to stroll the streets of the capital with his wife, stopping by Knobs And Knockers on Nassau Street, as […]

7 years ago

Seeing your favourite singer perform, getting married, perhaps even the birth of your first child. All of the above are usually contenders for the greatest day of people’s lives. For Harry Potter fans though, we might just have a new champion. As part of a new Wonder Years series celebrating the films we all grew […]

7 years ago

Christmas gig season is one of the best times of the year to go out in Dublin and hometown boy Dermot Kennedy has just given us another reason to mark our diaries. The singer/songwriter has just announced that he will play the 3 Arena on December 22, marking the final night of his 36-date Autumn […]

7 years ago

It’s a busy week for Dublin’s celeb spotters with some of the biggest names in music wandering the streets of the capital. Already we’ve had the Backstreet Boys and Elton John perform at the 3 Arena and tonight much-loved rockers Fleetwood Mac will take to the RDS stage. The band have already been spotted checking […]

7 years ago

Queer Action Ireland is organising an ‘Alternative Pride’ event which will run simultaneously to the official Dublin parade on June 29. The group has issued a statement on social media outlining its opposition to members of An Garda Síochána participated in this year’s Pride parade. The post begins with the words ‘Queer Action Ireland regret […]

7 years ago

Philomena Lynott, the mother of the late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil, has passed away aged 88, it has been confirmed. The news was broken this morning by Hot Press magazine who said in a statement ‘Hot Press is desperately sad to announce the news this morning that Philomena Lynott has died. Philomena – who came […]

7 years ago

If you were to make a list of movies that simply have to be seen on the big screen, the original Jurassic Park would be near the top. Not only has the 1993 Spielberg classic stood the test of time, it’s regarded by many to have been way ahead of its time in terms of […]

7 years ago

Drinkers on the north of the Liffey will have a new pub to check out as of next week. Business World reports that JD Wetherspoon will open a new bar on Lower Abbey Street which will be known as The Silver Penny. The opening date has been confirmed as Friday June 21 and the pub is […]

7 years ago

Back in the 2000s, with the famous Britpop movement of the previous decade apparently dead, a number of UK bands emerged to carry the torch into the new millennium. Leading the way were Coldplay but other pretenders included the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand and Razorlight. Another band that rose to prominence were Keane […]

7 years ago

Although it might not feel like it at the moment, summer is here and that can only mean one thing. It’s beer garden time. Dublin is already home to plenty of fine outdoor drinking spots but there’s always room for one more and next month we’ll be getting a new one to add to our […]

7 years ago

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is proposing the closure of Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park to make way for a funicular railway. If plans go ahead, the road would be closed to motorists and would only be used by a driverless shuttle bus or train. Chesterfield Avenue is regularly used as a route into the […]

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Looking for something to do after work this hump day? Does it even count as hump day if we’ve just had a Bank Holiday weekend? The answer to the second question can probably wait but if your answer to the first one is “yes” then you’re in for an absolute treat. Legendary Dublin band Aslan […]

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