Roddy Doyle’s ‘Two Pints’ series has often captured the mood of the nation in times of celebration and strife and with the referendum on the eighth amendment just around the corner, it’s no surprise that the writer has had his say once more.  This time, one of the lead characters is telling his mate a story […]

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If you’re planning on using the DART to get around this weekend you best read on.  Due to what are described as ‘major line improvement works’, there will be no DART services from Dublin Connolly to Malahide or Howth on Saturday May 5 or Sunday May 6. In other words, services will only operate between Connolly […]

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Amid the hustle and bustle of St. Stephen’s Green and Baggot Street lies Hume Street, a relatively short city centre walkway which may not be familiar to even the most clued-in of Dubliners. The former site of the skin care hospital which moved to St. Vincent’s in 2006, the street is now made up mostly of offices.  […]

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If you’ve been patiently waiting for 50 Cent to appear in Dublin than all your wishes have come true.  The P.I.M.P will be rolling into the 3 Arena later this year to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his massively successful Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ album. 50 will take to the stage on Saturday September 22 […]

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Are you always hogging the mic at karaoke? Ever imagined yourself on the cover of Smash Hits? See yourself gracing the Top Of The Pops stage? Granted, these references are quite dated but ya gotta work with what ya got.  If your answer to any of those questions is ‘yes’, then get yourself down to […]

8 years ago

Having spent Paddy’s Weekend raising one or two glasses to our patron saint, my other half and I decided to fill up our Easter break with some more wholesome activities. An early start and a bit of fresh air always seem to make Bank Holiday weekends last that bit longer and the next step was choosing an […]

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Apart from perhaps Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, no men have ever divided the Irish nation as much as U2. Half the country is more than happy to lap up the radio-friendly tunes and line up for hours to see the band live, while the other half can’t think of anything worse than spending two […]

8 years ago

It may not seem like it sometimes but Dublin does get some decent weather around spring time.  Whenever the sun decides to show its face, there’s no better time to be in the capital. It hasn’t quite hit the sweaty weather stage but it’s still warm enough to carry your jumper around under your arm […]

8 years ago

Street artist Maser’s REPEAL logo made a brief return to its original home on the Project Arts Centre earlier this month before being removed again by Dublin City Council.  It now appears it’s back in a new location and with a new yellow colour too. The Project Arts Centre posted a picture on Twitter of the […]

8 years ago

Eatyard has been one of the best additions to the Dublin food scene in recent years and anyone who has been there will know why. The Richmond Street location offers people the opportunity to enjoy some of the city’s most delicious food in the open air all while mingling with mates right on the edge […]

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If you’re on the lookout for a new gaff, we’re going to assume that probably haven’t got €9.25million in your back pocket.  If you do however, this gothic Killiney mansion could be the home for you and it’s just been put up for sale.  St. George’s sits quietly on St. George’s Avenue and boasts an overall […]

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Festival season is very much upon us with organisers the length and breadth of the country putting final preparations in place for their summer celebrations of music, food and culture.  But frankly, feck spending all that money on tickets, travel and accommodation when you can have just as good an experience in little ol’ Rathmines. […]

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The good weather last week brought us all out of our homes and offices in a bid to catch some rare sunrays in Dublin city.  As is often the case, a number of people converged at The Barge pub along the Grand Canal, leading to some social media posts calling for people to be more careful with […]

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Free stuff.  Now that we’ve gotten your attention, Freshly Chopped is opening a brand new Chopped 2.0 store in Smithfield today and to celebrate, customers will be able to avail of free salads, coffees and teas throughout lunchtime.  The news should certainly ease the woes of any of you struggling to make it through to payday and there’s […]

8 years ago

It’s 7pm on Wednesday in Dublin City and while most of the nine-fivers have gone home, town is still awash with people roaming the streets. Tourists have wrapped up their daytime activities and are now ‘window shopping’ the various pubs and cafés deciding where to wind down their evening. They’ve consulted the websites and checked […]

8 years ago

Cycling Safety advocates Dublin Cycling Campaign has confirmed plans for a ‘die-in’ protest to take place outside Leinster House this Wednesday. The demonstration aims to raise awareness of the continued dangers of cycling in the city and to urge the Government to implement greater safety measures.  In a post on Twitter, Dublin Cycling highlighted the […]

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Last week, we reported that Liverpool FC were on the verge of confirming a friendly match against Napoli in Dublin this summer and today that news has become official.  A post on the club’s website has confirmed that The Reds will face off against the Italian Serie A side at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday August […]

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Who run the world? Why, girls, of course.  To celebrate this fact, one of Dublin’s premier late night venues is putting on a whole weekend dedicated to the ladies. McGowans of Phibsboro has long been known *the* place to dance through the night on the northside and this weekend, the girls of Dublin will be […]

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We may not have gotten the dream Champions Cup Final of Leinster v Munster but at least there’ll be one Irish representative in Bilbao on May 12.  Munster fell at the second last hurdle to Racing 92 yesterday meaning that the French side will now take on Leinster (who overcame Scarlets in their semi-final on […]

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Towards the end of last week, Dublin experienced a fair dose of sunny weather and it’s fair to say we welcomed the sunshine with open arms.  All around the city people put on their sunnies and drank a few cans and for the most part the craic was had. However, the state of Dublin’s go-to sunny […]

8 years ago

Excitement is building towards the Rolling Stones gig at Croke Park next month but the people of Mullingar might just have reason to look forward to the show more than others.  Local lads The Academic have been confirmed as the support act for the veteran rockers when they perform at GAA HQ on May 17. […]

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If you’ve been walking around the Temple Bar area recently, or paying attention online, you may have noticed that the famous REPEAL mural has returned after being painted over back in 2016.  The work of street artist Maser, the painting has been removed after Dublin City Planning Department received over 50 complaints. In a post, Project […]

8 years ago

Liverpool fans have been riding the crest of a wave in recent weeks after qualifying for the Champions League semi-final and some decent Premier League form to go with it. Trophies have been few and far between for the Merseyside club in recent years so any success in Europe would be most welcome. One man who […]

8 years ago

It’s fair to say this probably won’t be seen as a positive move inside Leinster House. TDs and Senators have this week received a letter from the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission stating that a new payment system will be put in place in the Dáil Bar. The scheme will see unpaid tabs automatically […]

8 years ago

The demolition of the Screen Cinema has begun and with it the memories of countless Dublin moviegoers from years gone by.  The Hawkins Street theatre closed down in 2016 after being in operation since 1984 and this picture of its sad demise was captured by Overheard In Dublin yesterday.  End of an era as iconic […]

8 years ago

From this day forth, Dubliners with a sweet tooth will no longer have to venture outside to get their doughnut fix.  Aungier Danger took to its social media channels last night to confirm that it is now on Deliveroo, meaning it couldn’t be easier to get gooey treats delivered to your home or office.  True Story @AungierDanger […]

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Dublin Airport has advised passengers that the departures road outside Terminal 1 will be temporarily closing at night for the coming weeks.  Starting from today, April 17, until the end of May, the road will close between 11.30pm until 3am every Monday to Thursday to allow for renovations to the facade of the building.  Terminal […]

8 years ago

The view out over Bray Harbour could soon become a whole lot different if plans to regenerate the area are put in place.  A €1 million revamp has been agreed by Bray Municipal District and would see a ‘deep water berth for visiting coastal cruise ships carrying up to 200 passengers’. The proposal also ‘envisages the […]

8 years ago

While any British Royal Wedding will largely be of interest to those across the water, there will always be a few Irish people who can’t help but take a peek. The date of Saturday May 19 has long been circled in the calendar for some as the day that Prince Harry will wed Meghan Markle […]

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Manchester City may have been crowned Premier League champions yesterday but fans of Liverpool have also had plenty to shout about this year. Last week, The Reds advanced to the their first Champions League semi-final since 2008 by dismantling City 5-1 over two legs and Jurgen Klopp’s men have won a lot of admirers for their […]

8 years ago

Looking to try something a bit different for lunch today? Look no further than Eathos on Baggot Street which has created a unique dish to mark National Eggs Benedict Day.  The regular Eggs Benedict at the restaurant is one of the most popular dishes ordered on Deliveroo in Dublin and a new twist on the […]

8 years ago

Together For Yes has announced that it will be holding a fundraising concert at the Olympia Theatre featuring a host of big names.  Set to take place on Wednesday May 2, the line-up includes Mary Black, The Strypes, James Vincent McMorrow, Le Galaxie and a whole lot more.  So excited to officially announce a very […]

8 years ago

Saoirse Ronan has been in the public eye for so long now, it’s hard to believe she only turned 24 yesterday.  The Lady Bird star is sure to have received plenty of messages wishing her the best on her big day but this one from Ellen DeGeneres has probably gotten the most attention considering the […]

8 years ago

Sheffield’s finest, Arctic Monkeys announced earlier this week that they’ll be playing in Dublin in September and naturally, tickets were snapped up fairly sharpish.  The four-piece have built up a huge fanbase worldwide since they burst onto the scene in 2006 with the album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not in 2006 and […]

8 years ago

The owners of Kiely’s Of Donnybrook have announced on social media that they have put the iconic pub up for sale.  The bar has long been a favourite of locals in the area as well as those attending rugby matches at Donnybrook Stadium but owners Pat and Mary have now taken to Facebook to announce […]

8 years ago

Dublin is set to get a new Irish Language Centre which will act as a hub for people to speak As Gaeilge. The area will serve as a place for people to speak the language and would welcome fluent speakers as well as beginners and improvers. The centre could also include a café or theatre […]

8 years ago

League Of Ireland football club St. Patrick’s Athletic has announced plans to build a new 12,000 seater stadium in Inchicore which would sit on top of ‘state-of-the art retail, leisure and community facilities.’ According to the club website, the City Development Plan is being put in place in association with HRS International and FESP International and ‘envisages […]

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If you were glued to the U.S. Masters over the weekend, a Dublin pub has just what you need to mimic the swings of McIlroy, Speith, Fowler et al.  The Back Page in Phibsboro has firmly established itself as the go-to spot for Dubliners with a penchant for sport but its latest addition is sure […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has stated that 56 people were evacuated from a residential building on the North Circular Road last night.  Posting pictures on Twitter, DFB said that the fire alarm was silenced after the blaze broke out and reminded people to always react if they hear an alarm.  Overnight Phibsborough & Tara St stns […]

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Need to dust off the cobwebs from last night? You could do worse than getting yourself over to Smithfield to check out one of the city’s best trad sessions.  The Cobblestone describes itself as a “drinking pub with a music problem” and the daily trad sessions in the front bar do not disappoint.  The best […]

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Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Dublin today to address the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.  Crowds gathered at the Garden Of Remembrance earlier this afternoon and marched down O’Connell Street towards the Department Of Housing at the Custom House. A number of charities and activist groups took part and […]

8 years ago

The Bowery in Rathmines continues to impress with the musical talent it’s been attracting on a regular basis. In a few weeks time, none other than Maxi Jazz from Faithless will be spinning tunes at the venue and is sure to attract a large crowd but will it be as big as this one last […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning on heading out for some lunch today why not get some fresh air while you’re at it? The Terenure Bushy Park Food Market has all the delicousness you require whether it’s a meat feast you’re after or you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Enjoy the tastes and smells of the various […]

8 years ago

Given that The Cranberries are one of Ireland’s most famous musical exports of recent decades, it’s no surprise that the death of Dolores O’Riordan earlier this year touched fans and musicians across the world.  The 46-year-old and her bandmates put Ireland, and their city of Limerick, on the map with a string of hits that […]

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In recent years, one of the biggest sources of pride for Dublin has been its GAA teams, with the Boys In Blue taking home five of the last seven All-Ireland Football titles and the girls also being crowned national champions last year.  Naturally, the people of the capital are always happy to show their support for The Dubs […]

8 years ago

The Hole In The Wall on Blackhorse Avenue is known to Dubliners for a number of reasons. There’s the great food that serves as the perfect way to end a day in the Phoenix Park, the fact it’s the longest pub in Ireland and its transformation into the most Christmassy spot in the city once […]

8 years ago

Plans are in place to open Dublin’s first indoor skydiving centre adjacent to the M50 junction at Carrickmines. According to the Irish Times, the proposed facility is part of a major planning application for a ‘neighbourhood centre’ which would also include a seven-screen cinema, car showrooms, office space and two supermarkets. If the plans go […]

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The evenings are getting longer and the sun appears to be poking its head out after what felt like the longest winter of all time. What better way to welcome springtime to Dublin then by celebrating some of the finest street food the city has to offer?  Hop House 13 lager is putting together a […]

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