An evacuation alarm sparked mass confusion this morning as the PA system repeatedly told passengers to “evacuate the area immediately.” Video footage shows bemused travellers standing around while unsure of the next step… It would be great if staff at Dublin airport could provide some directions… pic.twitter.com/igcWlqiStT — S3???????? (@S3Clarke) June 1, 2018 The incident […]

8 years ago

Hines Group has been given the go-ahead to build a €1 billion town centre in Cherrywood, Irish Building Magazine reports.  The mixed-use development will be spread out over 2.1 million square feet and will include 1,269 build-to-rent apartments, 585,000 square feet of office space and a high-amenity leisure space. (pic: Hines.com) Commencement on the site […]

8 years ago

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Milan has declared an emergency this morning over the south of the UK.  Flight EI432 departed Dublin just after 7am and was scheduled to land in the Italian city just before 11am.  Aer Lingus #EI432 from Dublin to Milan is declaring an emergency over south of UK and […]

8 years ago

Being a member of An Garda Síochána can be tough work. There’s chasing criminals, dealing with intoxicated members of the public and that’s before we even mention having to post hilarious tweets on a daily basis.  At this time of year, all that physical work must make things a bit sweaty in those clunky uniforms so our men and […]

8 years ago

Three units of Dublin Fire Brigade have dealt with an apartment blaze on Bachelors Walk this afternoon.  Just after 12.15pm, a post on Twitter said that DFB were trying to bring the fire under control.  We have 3 units at a premises on Bachelor’s Walk. Expect some delays in the area as we deal with […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus has announced that diversions will be in place on three routes for the next four weeks due to maintenance works on Forrest Road in Swords.  The road has been closed to accommodate the works meaning routes 41c, 41x and 102 will have slight diversions in place starting from today, Monday May 28 until Sunday June […]

8 years ago

If you’ve been blessed (or cursed) enough to be part of a big family, you’ll know that planning lunch gatherings can be stressful.  Not every place in Dublin has room for yourself, your folks, your siblings, your granny and any little ones that may be in tow.  With that in mind, we’ve selected a few […]

8 years ago

Dublin has no shortage of high-quality pizza joints but when it comes to everyone’s favourite Italian dish, there’s always room for one more.  The latest addition to the capital’s ever-growing pizza club will take pride of place on Sandford Road in Ranelagh. Locals and visitors alike will be able to sample what Pizza Yard has to […]

8 years ago

The parents of Jastine Valdez have released a statement paying tribute to their daughter who died in tragic circumstances after being abducted in Enniskerry last weekend.  In the note released by the Consulate Of The Philippines, Mrs. Teresita Valdez and Mr. Danilo Valdez thanked the Philippine community in Ireland as well as the Irish people […]

8 years ago

Ever got your nails done next to one of the world’s most famous singers? Of course you haven’t. But you just might be able to change that fact today.  Chipped Nail Bar in the Powerscourt Centre will be playing host to Demi Lovato and her dancers ahead of their show at the 3Arena tonight and […]

8 years ago

In 2020, UEFA’s quadrennial festival of football will land on Irish shores for the first time. The European Championships will go against tradition when it takes place across 12 countries rather than the usual one or two.  Today, European football’s governing body has confirmed the match schedule for the tournament as Dublin prepares to host […]

8 years ago

Looking for something to do this (supposedly) sunny Sunday? Look no further than the Africa Day celebrations at Farmleigh.  Africa Day falls on May 25 every year and, as you may have guessed, is a celebration of the continent’s rich culture and unity. Marked around the world, festivities for the event first began in Ireland […]

8 years ago

The weekend is nearly here and by the sounds of things the sun will be sticking around Dublin which can only mean one thing – people chilling out by the Grand Canal around Portobello.  Great craic is generally had whenever crowds descend on the area but sometimes things get a little bit, shall we say, […]

8 years ago

The sun is set to be shining in the capital this weekend and so will you once you’ve completed this rooftop workout being held by Gym + Coffee.  The first in a series of 2018 events called Summer Stretch, it’s set to take place at the Anytime Fitness branch in Kilmainham on Sunday May 27 […]

8 years ago

You’ve had your calendars marked since last year’s event and now the wait is over. May 23 AKA the 2018 National Fish And Chips Day has arrived.  As has become the norm on this momentous occasion, the Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA) is celebrating the big day by offering half price fish and chips in […]

8 years ago

We’re into the last couple of days of campaigning ahead of Friday’s referendum on eighth amendment and last-minute appeals are being made across the city.  One such place is popular Stoneybatter café Love Supreme who have replaced their regular sign with a massive ‘YES’ ahead of the vote.  YES FOR CHOICE……#togetherforyes #repealthe8th #voteyes #freesafelegal #trustwomen […]

8 years ago

27 is no age to pass away but sadly a number of the world’s most celebrated musicians never made past the all-too-young milestone.  The likes of Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix all died in various different circumstances at the same age and alongside a whole host of others will forever be known […]

8 years ago

Gardaí have revealed the content of a note left by the suspect in the disappearance of Jastine Valdez. In an RTÉ report this afternoon, crime correspondent Paul Reynolds said that the note found in the Qashqai car at the centre of the investigation contained the words ‘Puck’s Castle’ and ‘Sorry’. Other parts of the blood-stained […]

8 years ago

Daft.ie has released its Q1 2018 DART & Luas stop-by-stop house price maps which reveal the average cost of buying a home next to each stop.  Among the key findings are the fact that commuters on the South Dublin coastline pay the most for a property close to a DART station at an average of €625,000. […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are examining a blood-stained note found in a car reportedly belonging to Mark Hennessy, the man who was wanted in connection with abducting Jastine Valdez, RTÉ is reporting. In an update broadcast as part of tonight’s episode of Claire Byrne Live, reporter Paul Reynolds said that a body which was discovered earlier today has been removed from the Puckscastle area […]

8 years ago

Dublin Bus has announced that the 65b and 77a services will not serve Killinarden in the south of the city for the rest of the night. The decision is due to anti-social behaviour taking place on the routes.  Curtailment on Route’s 65b and 77a https://t.co/vigpuU2neT — Dublin Bus (@dublinbusnews) May 21, 2018 Route 77a will now […]

8 years ago

Footage has emerged online of the suspect in the Jastine Valdez abduction case appearing to purchase the vehicle at the centre of the case.  News emerged on Saturday evening that Ms. Valdez had been seen being bundled into a car on her way home from Bray Co. Wicklow to Enniskerry.  Earlier today, Gardaí searching for […]

8 years ago

The humble spice bag rose to prominence at Croke Park last night as Mick Jagger announced that himself and his bandmates enjoyed the Irish delicacy in Temple Bar in the build-up to the gig.  The Rolling Stones played a well-received show to an adoring crowd at GAA HQ and yours truly was in attendance. The quiet […]

8 years ago

Google has bought the entire Bolands Quay development in the city centre, RTÉ reports.  The Grand Canal site received planning permission in 2015 and since then NAMA has provided funding for demolition and enabling works. The development comprises 28,000 sq metres of office space, 46 apartments, cafes and cultural space and will soon be home to three […]

8 years ago

All eyes will be on Britain’s favourite redhead this weekend as he prepares to put on a show for thousands of adoring fans. But enough about Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran continues his run at the Phoenix Park on Friday and Saturday evening.  Fans will no doubt want to wet their whistle and fill their bellies […]

8 years ago

Luas has advised passengers traveling this afternoon that green line services are operating with delays of 20 minutes due to a medical emergency.  Service disruption on the Green Line please see news https://t.co/w5mIjQTkX3 — Luas (@Luas) May 18, 2018 The incident occurred at the Milltown station. Luas has confirmed that red line services are operating […]

8 years ago

It’s not often we get two music superstars in the city at once so it’s only natural that when we do they’re bound to meet up for lunch.  That’s exactly what Ed Sheeran and Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger did as their tours crossed over in Dublin this week. According to The Sun, the […]

8 years ago

Fresh from hosting the Rolling Stones last night, Dublin is preparing for another weekend of ceol agus craic as Ed Sheeran continues his Irish tour in the Phoenix Park.  The weather stayed kind for Mick Jagger and the lads in Croke Park yesterday evening and by the looks of things, the younger generation of Irish music […]

8 years ago

What do you do if you’re performing at Croke Park in a few days time? Why, head to the cricket of course.  Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger has been pictured taking in the Irish cricket team’s first ever test match against Pakistan in Malahide this afternoon and we’re sure he would have been supporting […]

8 years ago

Leo Cullen and his Leinster heroes made a triumphant return to Irish soil today after clinching their fourth Champions Cup in Bilbao yesterday.  Fans were invited to welcome them back at a special event in Donnybrook Stadium and judging by these pics they turned out in force. The sun managed to stay out for most of […]

8 years ago

If you think Ed Sheeran is going to attract a large crowd to the Phoenix Park next week just wait until Pope Francis gets here in August.  The Herald reports that over 600,000 people are expected to turn up on August 26, the figure being the result of a prediction by the Office of Public Works […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are investigating after a video emerged online of reckless driving in a Finglas housing estate.  The clip, which was taken in Berryfield in the northside suburb, shows cars rampaging around a road while crashing into each other and other parked cars. Children can be heard saying that they are “shaking” while watching the madness unfold […]

8 years ago

It was nervy but they got there.  Leo Cullen’s Leinster side were crowned European champions for the fourth time in their history yesterday in front of an adoring crowd of traveling supporters in Bilbao and many more watching at home.  There’ll be a few sore heads on fans and players alike today but the show […]

8 years ago

A number of Irish Rail services were disrupted yesterday evening due to vandalism.  The company took to Twitter to advise passengers that delays of up to two hours should be expected on all services to and from the station while all trains to Portlaoise were cancelled for a time. It’s thought that vandals caused damage to signal […]

8 years ago

The countdown is on for the hotly-anticipated Rolling Stones gig in Croke Park next week and if guitarist Keith Richards is anything to go by, the lads are just as excited as we are.  The 74-year-old has been playing in front of adoring crowds for about six decades now but he doesn’t seem to have […]

8 years ago

The body of a woman has been discovered on the grounds of St. Michan’s Church in the city centre, Newstalk reports.  Gardaí were alerted just after 6am by members of the public. The area has been sealed off and a post-mortem will take place later today.  St. Michan’s is an Anglican church located on Church […]

8 years ago

Six Leinster fans will not be making the trip to Bilbao today after a flight was overbooked, the Irish Independent reports.  Thousands of supporters are traveling to the Spanish city to watch Leinster in the Champions Cup Final against Racing 92 later this evening but the overcrowding issue led to €250 being offered to anyone […]

8 years ago

To quote Ireland’s favourite sporting commentator George Hamilton, “a nation holds its breath.” Irish eyes will fixed on TV screens tonight as Ryan O’Shaughnessy attempts to bring Eurovision gold home from Lisbon. With the odds on us winning now as low as 6/1 third favourites behind Cyprus and Israel it genuinely could be one of those […]

8 years ago

Before the sun rose this morning people all around the country were out raising awareness for the hugely important work of those at Pieta House. The Darkness Into Light event is now in its tenth year and there are roughly 180 venues across Ireland and the world. One of those is the Phoenix Park in Dublin […]

8 years ago

Five Sunday markets housed at Newmarket Square in Dublin 8 have been given notice to leave the Green Door Premises effective from June 12.  Dublin Flea Market, The Brocante, Fusion Sundays – World Culture Market, Newmarket Collective and The Pure Vintage Fair are looking for new homes and the first stages of demolition and redevelopment of the […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning on running out the door when this four-day weekend finally comes to an end tomorrow then The Grand Social on Liffey Street has just the event you need.  One of Dublin’s foremost live music venues will be playing host to Yusss! For Repeal, a nine-hour long party with all proceeds going towards the Together For […]

8 years ago

Dublin-based supporters of Liverpool FC and AS Roma are coming together at Murray’s Bar on O’Connell Street this Sunday in support of critically injured Irishman Sean Cox. Mr. Cox, a Liverpool supporter, was attacked outside the club’s Anfield Stadium ahead of the two sides’ Champions League semi-final last month. On Sunday, both clubs will be […]

8 years ago

A dozen people caused €4,000 worth of damage on Tuesday night after storming a DART train armed with blocks of wood, the Irish Times reports.  The gang entered the train at Clongriffin station in North Dublin at around 10.30pm and began to threaten passengers while spray-painting the carriage. Irish Rail has described the incident as […]

8 years ago

The sight of empty streets in Dublin City is usually a surefire sign that it’s Christmas Day or an extreme weather event such as the Beast From The East has occurred.  However, it could be something we’ll soon be seeing more often as over 1,000 people have now signed a petition to introduce ‘car-free Sundays’ […]

8 years ago

If you’ve walked down Phibsboro Road any time over the past 100 years or so you’re sure to have come across Doyles Corner along your way.  The pub has been mainstay in Dublin 7 for generations and has long been a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Located a stones throw from Dalymount Park, home […]

8 years ago

A teenage stowaway has been discovered at Croke Park hiding in a truck being used for the upcoming Rolling Stones concert at the stadium, the Irish Independent reports.  Gardaí are investigating after the 16-year-old was found in the trailer of the truck which was carrying equipment for the show on May 17. The truck had […]

8 years ago

It really is the perfect day for the beach but the problem is getting there.  Judging by these pictures supplied by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, an influx of motorists heading the Bray has seen traffic on the M50 backed up all the back to Junction 15 (Carrickmines). This pic was taken at Junction 16 (Cherrywood) and […]

8 years ago

While the stigma of mental illness hasn’t disappeared completely in this country, Irish society has come a long way in recent years when in comes to open discussions about the struggles that people may face.  Helped by the historic Marriage Referendum of 2015, young people dealing with issues of sexuality now have a lot more […]

8 years ago

The mercury has risen to over 20 degrees in Dublin this Saturday afternoon, making it hotter than Lanzarote, and we’re all hoping the sun sticks around for the rest of the long weekend.  All over the city people are walking around in shorts, the beer gardens and parks are full, and the suncream is being applied (we […]

8 years ago

There are delays on the M50 today as Gardaí carry out MIT (Mandatory Intoxication Testing) checkpoints as part of their Bank Holiday Road Safety campaign. Pearse Street Traffic & Blanchardstown Traffic MIT Checkpoint on R118 in Dublin. Super MIT checkpoints with Roads Policing on M50 this morning – Never Ever Drink & Drive. #ArriveAlive […]

8 years ago