Are you getting tired of your daily commute but don’t see the point of owning a car in Dublin? If so, a solution to both of those problems may just have arrived.  The National Transport Authority and GoCar have announced Dubliners will now be able to access the car sharing scheme by using their Leap Cards. […]

8 years ago

The number of fines issued to Dublin cyclists for breaking red lights rose to 571 in 2017 from 276 in 2016, the Irish Times reports.  Other cycling-related offences also saw huge increases in fines with 300 cyclists receiving fixed charge notices for cycling into a pedestrian street in 2017 compared to just 32 the year […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning on pottering about the city this long weekend, take note that there will be some minor adjustments to Luas services.  The main points you need to know are: Good Friday  There will be a normal Saturday service on both the green line and the red line. Saturday Normal Saturday service on both […]

8 years ago

Throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, British groups like Underworld, The Prodigy and the Chemical Brothers helped to bring dance music into the mainstream with their anthemic, chart-topping sounds.  At the forefront of this movement were Faithless, a three-piece group who sprang into the limelight upon the release of their hugely successful Insomnia in 1995.  Made […]

8 years ago

Last weekend, the burger lovers of Dublin were sent into a right tizzy when Five Guys hinted that it would be opening a new branch in the capital to go with its hugely popular outlet in the Dundrum Town Centre.  EXCITING NEWS… A new Dublin Five Guys is on the way! Keep an eye on […]

8 years ago

The long Easter weekend is almost upon us and with the weather looking a little bit ropey, it seems like the perfect opportunity to flake out in front of a movie. If you haven’t caught a flick at the revamped Stella Cinema in Rathmines yet then its line-up for this weekend is sure to tempt […]

8 years ago

The temperatures are through the roof and the sun is ‘shplitting the shtones’, as they say. If you even did a tap of work today we’re sure you’ve mentally clocked off by now. But where should you go to wind down once the clock strikes five? Our quiz should guide you in the right direction. […]

8 years ago

Four new Dublin Bikes stations are opening in the city today as part of a scheme to open 15 new stations in the coming months.  From today, users are able to park at George’s Lane in Smithfield as well as at three locations in the vicinity of the Grangegorman DIT campus namely St. Brendan’s Way (South), […]

8 years ago

On Sunday, social media melted at pictures of Dublin dogs enjoying themselves at the Lighthouse House cinema in Smithfield.  There for a screening of the new Wes Anderson movie Isle Of Dogs, the pooches and their owners seemed to have had a great time while others fretted about missing out on the occasion. Well, fret no […]

8 years ago

Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner and it won’t be long before we’re all longing to get our kit off and top up our tan. Well, for about three or four days as that’s usually all the sun we get on these shores.  This year, however, sun worshippers will have an […]

8 years ago

It’s Friday afternoon so it won’t be long before the phones are hopping with invitations for after-work pints. You know the usual… ‘Gonna head for one in O’Donoghues, if you’re up for it.’ ‘Will we head into McDaids for a couple?’ ‘Finished at five, might swing into Ton… wait, what?’ Yep, it looks like Baggot Street’s iconic […]

8 years ago

On Wednesday night, people across the country were stunned as images emerged of a fire engulfing the Metro Hotel in Ballymun. Incredibly, and thanks in no small part to the stellar work of the heroes at Dublin Fire Brigade, a swift evacuation meant that no injuries or fatalities occurred. That said, the blaze has seen a […]

8 years ago

More than 100 homes in three areas of Dublin could be bought and demolished to accommodate the new Metrolink, the Irish Independent reports.  According to the publication, up to 20 homes in both Ranelagh and Glasnevin as well as an apartment block of 70 homes on Tara Street would likely be acquired to facilitate the transport […]

8 years ago

Today saw the unveiling of the preferred Metrolink route which will make traveling from the city centre to the airport a lot easier for Dubliners and tourists alike in the future.  Unfortunately, people will have to wait the best part of a decade before they can use it as the proposed date for the opening of […]

8 years ago

Dublin’s new €3bn Metrolink was unveiled today with plans for 15 brand new stations.  The project is expected to open in 2027 and will run from Sandyford to Swords. Traveling from the city centre to the airport is expected to take 20 minutes with the system carrying 15,000 passengers per hour in each direction.  Proposed […]

8 years ago

Was it in ever in doubt? A new survey conducted by Just Eat has revealed that the 1993 movie version of Roddy Doyle’s novel The Snapper is the most iconic Dublin movie of all time.  The survey was commissioned to celebrate the launch of the Just Eat Dublin Bikes Ambassador Competition and also revealed the humble Spice […]

8 years ago

If you’re relying on Irish Rail to get around over Easter weekend, you best take note of the following.  The company has announced that major upgrade works will affect commuters on the DART line as well as inter-city services.  Here are some of the key points: DART  On Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 […]

8 years ago

Many an Irish legend has roamed the hallowed turf of Croke Park on a sweltering August day and it’s now been confirmed that Pope Francis is set to follow in their footsteps.  After much speculation, the Pontiff has finally confirmed that he’ll be paying a visit to Dublin this summer. While here, the 81-year-old will […]

8 years ago

Mespil Road along the Grand Canal is the Dublin street which generated the most money in clamping fees in 2017, according to new figures acquired by the Irish Independent.  Dublin City Council told the publication that €82,640 in clamping fees came from the road in 2017. In second place was Waterloo Road with €63,040 followed by the South Circular Road which […]

8 years ago

Irish Water has been providing updates on a number of issues which has seen supply cut off to thousands of customers around Dublin.  Firstly, hydrant works has seen large parts of Castleknock cut off… #IWDublin: Essential hydrant works may affect supply to Deerpark Rd, Deerpark Close, Deerpark Ave, Deerpark Lawn, Deerpark Drive, Castleknock and surrounds […]

8 years ago

In this age of reliance on technology, there’s no greater hassle than losing your phone. You spend days ringing it in the hope that someone answers and if your battery runs out you’re truly fecked. Thankfully, the kind people at Dublin Bus have this morning released an image of all the phones found on their […]

8 years ago

Green Party Deputy Leader Catherine Martin has called on the Government to sanction alternative transport to counter the issue of overcrowded Luas trams, The Irish Times reports.  New, longer trams were taken off the Luas lines last week after being introduced in February due to the discovery of a fault in the system and now […]

8 years ago

While some Dubliners might often dream of packing their bags and moving somewhere foreign, we might not have it so bad after all.  Consultancy firm Mercer has released its 2018 global quality of life survey and Dublin ranks fairly highly at number 34 ahead of the likes of Paris (39), Madrid (49) and Rome (57).  […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus could roll out 24-hour services before the end of 2018. A proposed pilot scheme would see three routes operate throughout the night, with demand in place from night workers. Green Party councillor and Chairperson of Dublin City Council Transportation Committee Ciarán Cuffe spoke about the possibility on Newstalk Breakfast this morning where he said: […]

8 years ago

It’s the time of year when usually we’re basking in spring sunshine but 2018 just doesn’t seem to want to follow any rules.  We’ve already had to put up with a freezing St. Patrick’s Weekend and while it looks like there won’t be a repeat of yesterday’s snow here in Dublin, temperatures are to remain […]

8 years ago

Being a young Dubliner at the turn of the Millennium usually meant have a lot of spare time on your hands. Technology hadn’t quite taken hold and your soul had not yet been lost to the trappings of the 9-5. Those hours had to be filled somehow whether that was wiling away an afternoon in […]

8 years ago

Permission has been granted to build a high-rise tourist hostel on Upper Abbey Street, 98FM reports.  A vacant building at 35/36 Abbey Street Upper will be demolished to make room for a hostel which will accommodate 560 people. Initially, Dublin City Council refused to give planning permission on the grounds that the building would be […]

8 years ago

This weekend, the annual St. Patrick’s Festival will see a number of events taking place around Dublin City. With that comes inevitable road closures which can often be a source of frustration for uninformed motorists. However, if you’re in the know before hitting the road then life becomes a lot easier. With the St. Patrick’s […]

8 years ago

Being a Hollywood protégé is doubtless thirsty work so its understandable for Barry Keoghan to sit down for a coffee while going about his day.  However, the Dunkirk star had a bit of trouble earlier today when doing so and took to Twitter to air his grievances. The Dubliner claims that he went into The […]

8 years ago

Going to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures but do you ever get the feeling there’s something missing from the experience? For example, a big load of happy pooches running around enjoying the movie with you. If so, you’re in luck.  The Lighthouse Cinema is putting on a special Good Friday screening of Wes […]

8 years ago

St. Partick’s Day can often be the most enjoyable day of the year but sometimes the good-hearted revelry can spill over into unsavoury scenes. With this in mind, the Gardaí have moved to remind people ahead of March 17 that drinking in public is illegal regardless of the date and events in the city on […]

8 years ago

Paddy’s Day in Dublin usually means two things – The parade and drinking.  While these two activities are always great craic on March 17, there are plenty other great ways to spend your time in the capital.  Now, we’re aware that there’s kind of a big rugby match kicking off at 2.45pm but here a few ideas […]

8 years ago

Here at Lovin Dublin we’re big fans of Bastible restaurant on Leonard’s Corner, though it can be tough to nab a table.  That’s why we were so excited when we heard that the couple behind it are opening a new restaurant just a few doors down.  Clanbrassil House will open on Clanbrassil Street tomorrow, and […]

8 years ago

Can Ireland end 22 years of hurt this year and finally reclaim the Eurovision crown that we once practically called our own? The answer to that question is ‘probably not’ but sure we’ll give it a good bash as always. This year,we’re sending former Fair City star Ryan O’Shaughnessy to Lisbon to battle for the trophy […]

8 years ago

If you’ve purchased a cushion in Penneys recently, there’s a chance you might have to send it back to where it came from.  The retailer has announced it is carrying out a voluntary recall of a variety of scatter cushions due to a safety concern with their filling. A statement reads that the products ‘if placed […]

8 years ago

When it comes to watching the rugby with mates in Dublin, there are plenty of spots to choose from. Most people amble towards the bars on Baggot Street but, while the atmosphere is always great, you could barely swing a cat in any of them on the day of a big game.  One place I’ve […]

8 years ago

Today, International Women’s Day, saw the Cabinet approve the bill that will allow for the holding of a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Health Minister Simon Harris announced the news outside Government Buildings and it’s quite appropriate that it also coincides with thousands of people marching to get their voices heard on repealing the eighth amendment […]

8 years ago

Fresh off the back of a UK tour, Cavan band The Strypes take to the stage tonight at The Bowery in Rathmines for what should be a great way to kick-start the weekend a little bit early.  The lads know exactly how to put on a show and have even managed to create a name for […]

8 years ago

Apache Pizza on Pearse Street is one of six premises which were forced to close in February by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.  An inspection report of the premises says that “Substantial rodent droppings were present on the floor around the grease trap which is located in the kitchen. The grease trap is in […]

8 years ago

Large areas of Dublin woke up with little or no water this morning after restrictions were put in place by Irish Water yesterday.  Initially, the restrictions were due to take place between 7pm and 7am but some people in the capital were left entirely without water even after the allotted time this morning.  From this evening, […]

8 years ago

We’re laughing already! Paddy’s Night in Support of Comic Relief at the 3 Arena is getting ever closer and the line-up pretty much a who’s who of who’s tickled the nation’s funny bones over the past couple of decades or so.  March 17 is often one of those days that can be a bit of a damp […]

8 years ago

Back in 2016, Dubliners rejoiced as American burger chain Five Guys landed at the Dundrum Town Centre. Ever since, the restaurant has done a roaring trade as hungry shoppers flock the location to chow down on its famous burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. From now on though, there’ll be little need to march all the way […]

8 years ago

Copper Face Jacks and GAA jerseys have gone hand in hand for as far back as we can remember so it’s about time someone combined the two.  The Harcourt Street nightclub has now done just that by teaming up with O’Neills to launch its own range of GAA jerseys which was revealed on the Coppers social media […]

8 years ago

Water restrictions will be put in place in the Greater Dublin Area for the foreseeable future, the Irish Independent reports.  7,500 people remain without water as local authorities try to repair hundreds of leaks in the aftermath of Storm Emma.  BREAKING: Water restrictions are to be applied in the Greater Dublin Area between 7pm and […]

8 years ago

One of the most loved musicals in the world will be marching its way into Dublin this December as Les Misérables makes its way over from London’s West End for a run at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Les Misérables comes to @BGETheatre 5 December 2018 – 12 January 2019. Tickets go on sale on Monday 12 […]

8 years ago

We’ve seen some fairly grim accommodation options in Dublin in recent times but this one takes the absolute biscuit.  Appearing in an ad posted on Daft.ie over the weekend, the place is described as a single bedroom priced at €500 monthly. Not bad at all until you read on to discover that the bed is […]

8 years ago

After three days of sitting around the house you can be sure most people will hoping to get out and about on Saturday. It is the weekend, after all. Thankfully, Dublin Bus has now confirmed that it intends to operate services from tomorrow morning. However, due to hazardous conditions, there will be ‘disruption which will […]

8 years ago

Storm Emma has led to crazy scenes around the country today, not least in coastal areas where enormous waves have been battering Ireland throughout the day.  The stormy weather, combined with the snow and ice on our roads and rail lines has brought transport to a halt and judging by this crazy footage taken in […]

8 years ago

Forget Storm Emma, looking at some of the scenes around Dublin today you’d think there was a zombie apocalypse happening.  It looks like people have braved the wintry weather in order to stock up on supplies and the queues are massive outside shops around the city, as these pictures testify.  If you have any similar […]

8 years ago

She came, she saw, she conquered. Storm Emma arrived, quite literally, on our doorsteps last night and it seems a lot of Dubliners will be staying at home for the third day in a row today. Certain areas of the capital have been hit worse than others and people have been sharing pics of how […]

8 years ago