Hands up if you’ve ever had a great night out in Coppers? *Literally half of Ireland puts hands up* Hands up if you ever had such a great night in Coppers that you ended up getting a tattoo of the place? *One Canadian girl raises hand meekly* That’s right, a recent visitor to our fair […]

9 years ago

A new bypass of the Luas tram tracks has opened on College Green in the city.  A video captured by Twitter user @Peteer shows the route which allows those traveling from Pearse Street and the northside to avoid the Luas lines. According to IrishCycle.com, it does not, however, provide access to Dawson Street or Nassau […]

9 years ago

Luas passengers have been advised that green line services have been affected due to a medical emergency at Cowper Luas stop.  A message on the Luas website reads ’emergency services are operating between Broombridge and Beechwood and from Balally to Bridesglen. There are no services between Beechwood and Balally until further notice’. Due to a medical […]

9 years ago

It’s a sad day for restaurants on the southside as two diners’ favourites have now closed their doors permanently.  Firstly, Oxaca in Dundrum has confirmed to Lovin Dublin that as of Monday January 29 they will no longer be in business.  From the same people that brought you Xico on Baggot Street, Oxaca was hit […]

9 years ago

Since the recent restoration of the Stella Cinema on Rathmines Road, it’s been a very welcome addition to the Dublin scene.  Not only does its gorgeous Cocktail Club have Prosecco on tap, you can also watch a movie in comfort like you’ve never felt before on luxurious red armchairs and comfy sofas made for two. You can read […]

9 years ago

Fresh from sticking it to Donald Trump at the Grammys last night, U2 have this morning confirmed the Irish dates for their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour.  The lads will perform in Dublin’s 3 Arena on Monday November 5 and Tuesday November 6 of this year.  The news was confirmed this morning and will surely spark a […]

9 years ago

A wet Monday morning can only get worse by transport issues and Dublin has those in spades today. If you’re taking the Luas into work, take note that the green line is operating with delays.  We are currently operating with delays on the Green Line.We apologise for any inconvenience caused — Luas (@Luas) January 29, 2018 On […]

9 years ago

Just when we thought we were out of the woods, the Dublin weather pulls us back in.   According to Met Éireann, Monday will start with rain throughout the morning which will clear for sunny spells in the afternoon.  Now for the bad news. Tonight will see a ‘sharp ground frost’ develop with minimum temperatures of […]

9 years ago

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to review the role of social media influencers in Ireland, RTÉ is reporting.  The news comes after claims of misleading competitions have come to light in recent days. The CCPC said it is aware of recent reports but has not received any complaints on this issue in either 2017 […]

9 years ago

While it’s hard to imagine now, there was was a time when heavy metal ruled the music world.  Many moons ago, the likes of Motorhead, Iron Maiden and and Megadeth sprang to prominence as people waved goodbye to disco-dominated ’70s and said hello to the ripped jeans and rock anthems of the ’80s. Among the forerunners […]

9 years ago

High winds blew the roof off a house in Portmarnock last night, BreakingNews.ie is reporting.  Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to share images of the damage as swirling winds swept across Dublin and the rest of Ireland.  The incident happened near Portmarnock Racecourse at around 1.10am this morning. Overnight our Kilbarrack fire engine dealt with […]

9 years ago

An Bórd Pleanála has given its approval for a regeneration project on Francis Street in the Liberties are of the city centre, the Irish Times is reporting.  The €25 million project is being promoted by Anthony Byrne, the founder of the Tivoli Theatre. It will cover an area of 10,000 sq m and will consist of  a […]

9 years ago

Dolores O’Riordan has been remembered across Ireland and beyond since the news of her sudden death in London emerged on Monday. The news of the passing of The Cranberries’ lead singer has been met with sadness, in particular in her native city of Limerick.  Her bandmates Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawlor shared a touched […]

9 years ago

This isn’t going away. Yesterday, not for the first time, The Charleville Lodge Hotel and The White Moose Café owner Paul Stenson came to public attention after posting a message on Facebook.  The post was in relation to a social media influencer who he claimed was looking for ‘free accommodation in exchange for exposure‘.  The person […]

9 years ago

We’ve got great news for Dublin’s cocktail fiends as The Exchequer in the city has just announced a brand new cocktail menu to go with its fresh new makeover.  The new look is to celebrate the bar’s eight years on Exchequer Street where it has become a favourite of Dublin’s cocktail connoisseurs. The Exchequer’s Anthony O’Brien told […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with an abandoned car on fire in Tallaght last night. Inside, they discovered that the vehicle was filled with burning domestic waste. Tallaght fire station at an abandoned car #fire last night. We use breathing apparatus to protect the #firefighters against the toxic smoke, in this case the car had been filled […]

9 years ago

A new-six storey hotel is set to take over the premises of Mr. Simm’s Olde Sweet Shoppe On Dame Street.  According to Fora.ie, the popular store will move north of the Liffey to the Ilac Centre. A notice on the store’s window reads:  ‘Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will have to close down our […]

9 years ago

The task of getting a taxi home from a night out in Dublin seems to be getting harder every week and now we may know the reason why. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has released data on the number of licensed taxis in every county in the Republic and when it comes to the capital, […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t seen Supersonic, the amazing Oasis documentary, can you even call yourself a fan of the mad-fer-it Mancunians?  The 2016 film directed by Mat Whitecross, is a tell-all history of one of the most culture-shifting bands of the past 50 years. Starting with their humble roots in Manchester, right through to the release […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a woman was assaulted in Knocklyon last week. According to Dublin Live, the incident appears to have been a random attack. The woman in her 20s, was walking at Dalriada Park at 9.10pm on January 5 when she was attacked by the assailant who is described as 5ft 9 to 5ft 10 […]

9 years ago

If you were a grunger in the early ’90s tonight’s the night to dust off the plaid shirt and ripped jeans. The Bowery in Rathmines is hosting a night in honour of rock legends Nirvana and Pearl Jam. A post on the venue’s website reads ‘A night in honour of the Seattle Grunge giants Nirvana + […]

9 years ago

In the context of Ireland, it’s often said that “west is best” and while that point is debatable, there certainly isn’t any argument when it comes to the smaller confines of Dublin.  The heaving metropolis of Blanchardstown to the north west of the city is a bustling haven of food, drink, entertainment and a whole […]

9 years ago

A discussion on last night’s Late Late Show about cyclists has angered a Dublin cycling group.  The debate was part of segment featuring author Eoin Colfer, journalist Maura Derrane and Snapchatter James Kavanagh in which the trio discussed what issues they’d like to “put in the bin” for 2018.  Maura in particular caused consternation with her […]

9 years ago

Tributes have been paid to Dublin man Paul Gillen after he passed away while playing football on Thursday. According to the Irish Independent, the 25-year-old from Ballyroan was born with a heart condition known as pulmonary stenosis. He was rushed to Tallaght Hospital before passing away on Thursday night.  Paul’s brother David said: “He was playing football […]

9 years ago

If the St. Stephen’s Green area didn’t already have enough great bars and restaurants, a brand new venue is coming to add to the already fine list.  Press Up Entertainment Group has announced that it has purchased the leasehold for Residence, a private members club at 41 St. Stephen’s Green.  A statement reads: ‘We will immediately […]

9 years ago

Every day it seems like there are more and more options for places to go for a pint in Dublin yet many people still find themselves frequenting the same old haunts. In a new series documenting the best establishments the city has to offer, we’re here to fill you in on some of great spots […]

9 years ago

When Meghan Markle got engaged to Prince Harry, she would have been well aware that her life would never be the same again. The already famous Hollywood star knew that the level of scrutiny into her private life would be going up a million notches but there’s one aspect of Royal protocol that a lot […]

9 years ago

Close your eyes and imagine yourself sipping cocktails on a beach because if you’re staying in Dublin this week that’s as close as you’ll come to any kind of nice weather. Met Éireann is predicting a miserable few days for the capital with fog being a recurring theme. There will be sunny spells throughout Wednesday […]

9 years ago

A man has been hospitalised after an fire broke out in the city centre overnight.  The Irish Independent reports that the blaze took place at a residential building on Marrowbone Lane in the south of the city centre.  Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade were at the scene within five minutes of the fire breaking out.  […]

9 years ago

As pubs in Dublin go, Toners on Baggot Street is right up there with the best. The Guinness is great, the beer garden is one of the best in the city and there’s always a chance you’ll be rubbing shoulders with a well-known face or two.  In sporting circles, there aren’t many more popular faces […]

9 years ago

A motorist has spoken of his shock after a metal object smashed through his windscreen while he was driving on the M50.  Jason Pickett told RTÉ’ Radio One’s Liveline programme that he was driving southbound on the M50 before the exit at Ballymun last Thursday when the terrifying incident occurred.  “I was heading southbound on the M50. […]

9 years ago

We’re well into January now and the post-Christmas blues are in full effect. Our bellies are full and our wallets are empty so we’ll take anything we can to cheer us up at this miserable time of year. Enter The Back Page in Phibsboro which is bringing its 2017 tradition of free weekly lunches into the new […]

9 years ago

Storm Eleanor blew into Ireland earlier this week and we’re not ashamed to admit the noise of her howls had us cowering in our homes.  If that wasn’t bad enough, imagine being on an airplane during the whole thing. Wonder no more, as thanks to this video posted on YouTube by AviationUpclose, we can get an idea of […]

9 years ago

The DSPCA has issued an urgent appeal for a foster home for an adorable family of dogs. In a Facebook post, the society shared a video of Goldie and her nine puppies along with a message asking people to take care of the mother and litter for just a few weeks.  Judging by the description, […]

9 years ago

A 21-year-old man has been injured in a shooting in West Dublin this evening. The incident took place at Cherry Orchard Parade close to Park West and Cherry Orchard railway station. Gardaí are currently at the scene and it’s understood that the man was shot in the leg. The victim’s injuries are not believed to be […]

9 years ago

Alan Hutch has been granted bail after being charged over a stab attack on his younger brother Ross Hutch, the Irish Independent reports.  Ross (25) was treated for head injuries he sustained during the incident at Alan’s home on Wednesday night. The attack is believed to be part of an ongoing dispute.  Alan (35) appeared at Dublin […]

9 years ago

Convicted killer Linda Mulhall has been released from prison after serving 12 years for her part in the killing of Farah Swaleh Noor. Linda, along with her younger sister Charlotte, killed the Kenyan national and dismembered his body at the home of their mother Kathleen in March 2005. Charlotte initiated the murder by slashing the victim in […]

9 years ago

When people come to visit Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse is nearly always at the top of the to-do list and it’s no different for major TV stars.  Take Nolan Gould as an example. The who actor plays Luke Dunphy in the hugely popular U.S. sitcom Modern Family has been wandering the streets of the capital in […]

9 years ago

Pleased to meet yiz! Rumours are gathering speed that veteran rockers the Rolling Stones will return to Ireland for the first time in over a decade this year.  According to the Irish Independent, Mick Jagger and the lads are set to announce a UK tour which would then see an Irish gig get the green […]

9 years ago

Tributes have been pouring in for Dublin actress Doreen Keogh who has passed away aged 91.  She had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and died peacefully at St Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, her family confirmed.  She made her name as Concepta Riley, the first ever barmaid to pull a pint in the Rover’s Return […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade says Storm Eleanor has left its units busier than during Ex-Hurricane Ophelia back in October.  According to the Irish Independent, the DFB received close to 1,200 calls in the 48-hour period from New Year’s Day with many related to fallen trees and other potential hazards.  One such incident occurred at Alden Road […]

9 years ago

A 16-year-old girl was accidentally stabbed in the leg at a teenage disco last night, the Irish Daily Star is reporting.  The incident occurred at Attitude, an under-18s disco held at the Wright Venue in Swords. It’s believed that the girl was stabbed when she hugged a boy who had taken a knife into the […]

9 years ago

Christmas is over and we’ve said our farewells to 2017 but Dublin remains the same beautiful city it always was.  This fact is evident in this video which was shot this morning by Thomas Fitzgerald. The clip captures the first sunrise over Sandymount Strand of the New Year and it’s a sight to behold.  If […]

9 years ago

While the rest of the world rang in the new year last night, we were doing it in style. Crowds of people flocked to Dublin’s quays to take in the extravagant celebrations as we said goodbye to 2017 in our own unique way.  Events in the capital were even picked up by CNN who tweeted […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor has spoken out about the effects of the Aussie flu virus on his family members. The MMA star took to Instagram to announce that his relatives have been taken down by the illness which has affected people across Ireland since arriving from Australia. He also wrote that he has been ‘left shaking in […]

9 years ago

A Dublin bishop has spoken out in support of comedian Al Porter, the Irish Mirror is reporting. Porter (24) has seen his career go to tatters after allegations of sexual misconduct on his part emerged in late November.  Now, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin Eamonn Walsh has spoken out in support of the shamed star, saying […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating after a young boy was struck by a car outside the Blanchardstown Centre earlier today. The Journal reports that a BMW came up onto the pavement outside Leisureplex before the boy was knocked down.  Gardaí are hunting for the driver of the car who eyewitnesses have described as a male wearing a suit. He […]

9 years ago

An Irish priest living in Florida has won €500,000 on the Euromillions Plus draw while visiting home for Christmas.  Dublin Live reports that the retired cleric picked up the winning ticket at Donnybrook Fair in Malahide. He had been home visiting relatives in Dublin for Christmas. The generous Father revealed that he intends to share […]

9 years ago

In March 1987, a special edition of The Late Late Show honoured 25 years of The Dubliners, one of Irish music’s finest exports. Acts such as Christy Moore, U2, Jim McCann and the Pogues joined Gay Byrne and the lads themselves for two hours of craic agus ceol as stories were told, tunes were played the power of […]

9 years ago

Dublin Airport has notified passengers of a number of delays and cancellations to and from the UK as a result of bad weather across the Irish Sea today.  Anyone planning on flying is advised to seek flight information with their airline.  Small number of delays & cancellations @DublinAirport due to bad weather at some UK […]

9 years ago