Dublin is now officially in the grips of Storm Emma and while some people are content to sit in and ride it out, others could well get itchy feet. Despite the fact that the government has advised people to remain indoors between 4pm today and midday tomorrow, Pantibar on Capel Street will be opening its […]

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With the public being advised to stay indoors today, it’s no surprise to see the streets of Dublin mostly deserted this afternoon.  The worst of Storm Emma is set to arrive on Thursday evening and it seems most people are taking that advice. This has resulted in Ireland’s capital city seeming like the eerie setting of […]

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Dublin Airport will stop operating at 3pm today with all arrivals and departures being cancelled.  No flights will take off or land after 4pm due to Storm Emma. Additionally, Aer Lingus has announced it has cancelled all of its flights to and from Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Shannon on Friday. Airlines suspending flight operations @DublinAirport […]

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Dublin Bus has confirmed it is cancelling all of its Friday services as the bad weather is set to continue.  No buses have been running in the city on Thursday as schools and businesses have shut their doors due to the snow. The public is being advised to remain indoors between 4pm on Thursday and […]

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With so many people off work and school due to the snow today, it was only a matter time before everyone got their gear on and headed out for some wintry craic. And where better for Dubliners to gather than the Phoenix Park which the setting for some great scenes earlier today as people posted […]

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Luas has confirmed that it will be operating a limited service from 5.30am tomorrow. Trams will be running every 30 minutes until 12 noon before a full suspension from 2pm. This is due to adverse weather conditions expected later tonight and tomorrow due to the Beast From The East and Storm Emma. For the remainder […]

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Dublin Bus has confirmed that it has cancelled all services for tomorrow, Thursday March 1.  A large number of services have been affected today after last night’s snowfall and it has been widely reported that there will be no services tomorrow. When contacted by Lovin Dublin, Dublin Bus confirmed that all services will be cancelled.  […]

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As most Dubliners are panic buying loaves of bread and stocking up on de-icer, one genius has come up with a unique way for people to pass the time during the Big Snow of 2018.  A Facebook event has been set up, presumably by a Northsider, called ‘Massive Snowball Fight With South Dublin’. It includes details […]

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Dublin Bus has stated that it is ‘monitoring the situation closely’ as Storm Emma prepares to land in the capital.  Temperatures are expected to hit as low as -6 and heavy snowfall is expected in Dublin later this evening. A current status orange weather warning is expected to be upgraded to red by Met Éireann.  […]

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Walking down a bustling Grafton Street on a busy afternoon, it’s hard to imagine that others are living in the lap of luxury right above your head.  In recent weeks, The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke in Brown Thomas has been hosting an afternoon tea that really is a chocolate lover’s dream. The eatery has teamed […]

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With the news that Met Éireann has now upgraded its national weather warning from yellow to orange, people around the country are being urged to prepare for ‘disruptive accumulations’ of snow in the coming days.  Motorists in particular are being asked to take care as snow and ice is set to affect driving conditions around […]

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Just hours after it was confirmed, the Rolling Stones gig at Croke Park could end up being dead in the water. The veteran rockers confirmed this morning that they will take to the stage at GAA HQ on Thursday May 17. However, a public meeting of the Clonliffe & Croke Park Residents’ Association had already […]

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Whoever you’re planning to go out with tonight, you might want to send them a text to cancel. Met Éireann is predicting temperatures as low as -1 in Dublin on Friday evening so if you do end up out on the lash make sure to start with a hot whiskey.  The forecast for tonight reads: ‘Tonight […]

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Irish Rail has announced that there are significant delays to DART and Commuter services as a result of a power outage in North Dublin this morning.  Significant delays to northbound DART and northern commuter services due to power outage in North Dublin. Update to follow: — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 23, 2018 Passengers have been […]

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The Dublin International Film Festival always brings so much choice to the capital’s film buffs that it can sometimes be overwhelming. The 2018 version takes place from February 21 to March 4 and we’ve picked out five movies you simply must catch on the big screen.  Enjoy! 1. The Cured – Sunday February 25 (8.15pm), Lighthouse […]

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A suspect device has been found near The Black Forge Inn in Walkinstown, 98FM reports.  Drimnagh Road has been closed in both directions as a result. The device is believed to be a pipe bomb and was found in a building near the pub this afternoon.  Garda incident on Drimnagh rd . Closed in both […]

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Were you late for work after getting the Luas this morning? Not surprising when the things are only moving at 10 kilometres per hour.  That’s the figure which has been revealed in the Irish Times today as the temporary speed limit imposed at the last minute by the Commission for Railway regulation just before the opening of […]

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Those talented folks at Subset Dublin have been at it again.  Back in January, a mural of Blindboy from the Rubberbandits was place in Andrew’s Lane next to U.S. President Donald Trump who arrived there a couple of months previously. Not the best company for the Limerick star we’re sure you’ll agree but he can rest […]

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Jamie Oliver is looking at opening a second branch of his Italian restaurant in Dublin city centre, the Irish Times reports.  Jamie’s Italian in Dundrum was launched by Gerard Fitzpatrick back in 2012 and now the team behind it are eyeing a location with greater ‘footfall’ for the new spot with the aim of opening in the […]

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A new study has revealed that Dubliners are the biggest hypocrites in Ireland and the UK when it comes to bad driving habits.  The survey, conducted by auto retailer Imperial Cars, found that more that a fifth of motorists admit to their own bad driving habits but criticise others for the same behaviour.  33% of Dublin […]

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Bret, present. Jemaine, present. David, present.  If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a coveted ticket for Flight Of The Conchords in Dublin then good for you, Mutha ‘Ucka.  The Hiphopopotamus and the Rhymenoceros will be crashing into the 3 Arena for two shows on Sunday March 25 and Monday April 2 […]

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Reports are emerging this afternoon that notorious ‘Black Widow’ killer Catherine Nevin has passed away. The Sun reports that the 67-year-old died in a Dublin hospice last night after a long illness.  Nevin received a life sentence in 2000 for orchestrating the 1996 killing of her husband Tom at Jack White’s Inn in Brittas Bay, […]

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14 children are waiting on hospital trolleys for a bed at Temple Street Hospital today, the Irish Independent reports. An spike in winter-related illness is thought to be the reason for the overcrowding, with a total of 18 children lying on trollies across the country. Temple Street has advised parents to assess whether their child […]

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Figures released under the freedom of information act have revealed that there were 12,913 boys and 12,296 girls born in Dublin in 2017.  The data, acquired by Dublin Live, also shows that eight babies of indeterminate gender were born in the capital last year.  Most babies were born at the National Maternity Hospital on Holles Street […]

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If you’ve ever wondered how Dubliners could be living in the future than this video might give you some idea. Blackrock firm Bright Design Architects have come up with a radical plan to expand the capital ‘upwards’ rather than ‘outwards’. The company has released a design for a 112-storey co-located living and working space which […]

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Bohemian FC has today unveiled a mural in honour of legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley.  Designed and painted by local artist Niall O’Lochlainn, the impressive artwork takes pride of place alongside an image of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott which was painted by the same artist and unveiled in April 2017. The Philo image was […]

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The debate revolving around cycling in Dublin has been running for a long time and it’s only been intensified by the new Luas line at College Green.  Cyclists have noted that in times of heavy traffic they are repeatedly placed in dangerous situations in the area due to what many see as a lack of […]

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A woman in her 40s has been arrested after a three-year-old girl was hospitalised yesterday afternoon, the Irish Times reports. Emergency services were called to a house in Shankill at around 4.45pm on Saturday. The girl is currently in an induced coma at Crumlin Children’s Hospital. She is reported to be in a stable condition. The […]

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A cyclist has received minor injuries after a collision with a Luas tram this morning, the Irish Independent reports.  The incident occurred near the Museum stop on the red line. There were some delays to Luas services as a result. Minor delays in the City centre area due to an earlier RTA @Museum Stop Apologies […]

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Gardaí have launched an investigation after a senior detective was found dead at Ballymun Garda Station yesterday evening.  RTÉ reports that the man in his 50s was found in his office on Saturday evening and an official firearm was recovered at the scene.  It is believed that the detective was one of the senior investigators […]

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Ireland’s Got Talent is only in its second week on TV3 and already it has the nation shook with emotions.  Last week, there was 81-year-old Evelyn‘s mesmerising performance of Send In The Clowns and this week it was the turn of Linda McLoughlin to impress the judges and the rest of the country. The 38-year-old, originally […]

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People giving out and people giving out about people giving out. Welcome to 2018, everybody.  The line-up for Longitude 2018 was announced earlier today to much fanfare from some and to much confusion from others. Topping the bill will be Solange (Beyoncé’s sister, we think), Travis Scott (we know this one! Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend, right?) and J.Cole […]

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Unless you’ve been living in a cave with your fingers in your ears and your eyes closed (and we’ll assume you haven’t), you’ll be aware that it’s Valentine’s Day next Wednesday. To celebrate, The Bull And Castle on Lord Edward Street is offering this delicious-looking new Valentine’s cocktail for absolutely nothing next week. However, there […]

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Gardaí in Blanchardstown are trying to track down a man who attempted to lure two sisters into his car. The Dublin Gazette reports that the incident occurred near the Power City roundabout close to the Blanchardstown Centre on Wednesday January 31. The man is reported to have been touching himself when he approached the girls. […]

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Ask people what their favourite Disney movie is and you’ll find that one answer will come up more often than all the others. When The Lion King was released in 1994, it captivated audiences worldwide and to this day it remains a treasured piece of ’90s nostalgia. These days, the movie is being introduced to a whole […]

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Luas has confirmed that passenger information boards at all stops are down this morning but services are ‘operating to a normal frequency’.  Park & Ride payment facilities are also out of order and clamping is being suspended for today as a result.  Red and Green Line customers please be advised that stop noticeboards and real […]

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One arrest has been made after a man was stabbed to death in Lucan late last night.  RTÉ is reporting that the incident occurred just before midnight in a residential area. One man has been arrested for questioning while the scene has been preserved for a forensic examination.  A Garda investigation is underway. READ NEXT: Dublin Fire […]

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Anyone passing through Harold’s Cross in recent weeks will have noticed a big space where Kenilworth Motors car showrooms used to be.  Well, we now know that the highly sought-after site is now on the market and we’re likely to see some new residential buildings there in the future.  According to the Irish Times, Savills […]

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If you don’t fancy sitting in traffic on the way to Blanchardstown or Dundrum in the near future then Norwegian Air is offering a fairly unusual alternative. According to the Irish Times, the airline is hoping to roll out one-day shopping trips to popular outlet centre Woodbury Common in Central Valley, New York which boasts over 200 stores including […]

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The Greystones to Malahide DART line is running with delays this afternoon due to ‘anti-social behaviour’, Irish Rail has confirmed.  An incident occurred on board the 2.30pm service and led to a delay as it was dealt with.   14.30 Greystones to Malahide delayed at Sandymount due to an incident on board. Update to follow. — Iarnród […]

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The Government has approved plans to extend DART lines to both Louth and Kildare as part of the National Development Plan, the Irish Mirror is reporting.  The construction of a motorway to link Limerick and Cork and a second runway at Dublin Airport are also part of the €115 billion Government spending that was approved at Cabinet […]

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster which claimed the lives of 23 people including eight Manchester United footballers. The tragedy occurred when a plane carrying the squad, management and a number of journalists stopped in the German city on the way home from Yugoslavia where United had just beaten Red […]

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More than 700 civil servants have requested to be transferred from Dublin, the Irish Times reports.  Since a new scheme was launched in November, a total of 711 employees of the Civil Service have asked to move to offices outside the capital while only 29 have applied to move in the opposite direction.  Fianna Fáil TD […]

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“Maybe if you’re truly cool you don’t need to be told you’re cool…” – Homer J. Simpson, 1996. While the patriarch of Springfield’s finest may have had a point, it’s always nice when someone sees you as a bit… what is that the kids say these days? ‘Hip.’ Which is why the residents of South Dublin suburbs […]

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January 2016. The music world mourns the loss of David Bowie, the Zika virus is spreading far and wide and half the planet is obsessed with a murder which took place 11 years previously.  When Netflix released crime documentary Making A Murderer, nobody could have foreseen the impact it would have on international audiences. Workplaces and […]

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Irish Rail has advised that the Malahide to Greystones DART service is operating with a delay of 27 minutes due to a medical emergency this morning. A tweet went out at 7.40am advising passengers that the 7am service was delayed at Grand Canal Station. 07.00hrs Malahide to Greystones is delayed at Grand Canal Dock Station. Update […]

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Earlier today, Aiken Promotions announced plans to hold a concert at Croke Park on Thursday May 17 of this year. If it goes ahead it would be the first of four gigs taking place at GAA HQ this summer but local residents have now spoken out against the plans. Croke Park currently holds planning permission […]

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A body has been discovered in a burnt-out car at Killiney train station this evening, the Irish Independent is reporting.  Emergency services are at the scene after receiving reports of a car on fire at around 4pm. Upon inspection of the vehicle, a body was discovered.  Gardaí have cordoned off the area and are investigating […]

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Dublin taxi drivers have always been renowned for their conversational skills and some will now be able to use these gifts to make a positive impact on society.  A group of drivers have received training from Aware in how to talk to passengers who are showing signs of depression, anxiety or distress.  The workshop was […]

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Calling all Robot Rockers of Dublin. You better get yourself to the The Bowery in Rathmines on Saturday February 10.  Before you get too excited, Daft Punk will not be appearing but they have got the next best thing. Irish tribute act, aptly called Daft Punk Tribute, will be taking to the stage at the […]

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