“The hot sun burned my L plates off, Garda…” The heatwave is having an effect on all of us but if you think you can get much past An Garda Síochána, you better think again. When a learner driver was stopped in a bus lane in Dublin, the guards were told that the current spell […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning a lunch/dinner date with a friend or a loved one today you could do worse than head over to Sandymount. Today is American Independence Day and with the United States being the spiritual home of the burger, Bujo is putting on a great deal for the day that’s in it. Customers ordering […]

8 years ago

There aren’t many greater pleasures in Dublin then grabbing a couple of cold ones at The Pav and flaking out in sun on the grounds of Trinity College. Sadly, this most beloved of pastimes has been consigned to history as of today. Well, at least until next month. From today (Tuesday July 3), the area […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene of a grass fire on the Oscar Traynor Road in Coolock this afternoon. The M1 and M50 are being affected by smoke as a result. DFB have also asked motorists to avoid the Port Tunnel as they attend a collision. We’ve firefighters responding to grass on fire Oscar […]

8 years ago

It’s fair to say a lot of people wouldn’t want Donald Trump round their gaff for dinner but we wouldn’t say no to getting these Trump Burgers into our bellies. Eddie Rockets has teamed up with Deliveroo to bring us the Presidential concoctions just in time for July 4 celebrations tomorrow. The single patty Trump […]

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There was chaos at Dublin Airport this morning as U.S Customs And Border Control experienced a global IT issue which affected passengers around the world. Waiting passengers took to Twitter to show the extent of the resultant queues… After informing passengers about the issue, Dublin Airport then confirmed that the system was coming back online… […]

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Tomorrow, our American cousins celebrate their day of independence and celebrations certainly won’t be confined to the U.S. of A. Here in Dublin, a number of venues often throw a shindig for the annual event and one such spot this year is The Jar on Wexford Street. The night is set to include a ‘man […]

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Fair play to Dublin Fire Brigade for managing to get their vehicle down here. Firefighters in Phibsboro are dealing with what they describe as ‘multiple grass fires along the Royal Canal’ this afternoon Phibsborough firefighters dealing with multiple grass fires along the Royal Canal this afternoon, believed to be started maliciously #Dublin #fire #Heatwave #HeatwaveIreland […]

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We love a good burger here in Dublin and there’s no shortage of places to get our fix. That said, there’s always room for one more, especially if the owner is a hugely famous Hollywood star. Mark Wahlberg certainly fits that bill and it appears he wants his U.S. chain, Wahlburger (great name btw), to […]

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The National Transport Authority has today announced that a major shake-up of the Dublin Bus network is on the way. Plans include a new lettering system from A to G which will identify seven ‘super-frequent spines’ through the city. Numbers will be used to indicate different branches of a spine and buses are expected to […]

8 years ago

Free ice cream. Perhaps the greatest combination of words in the English language. Of course, it’s not every day we get to avail of such a tantalising deal but the Dublin weather this past while hasn’t exactly been ordinary. To cheer us all up at the start of the week, Pitt Bros has decided to […]

8 years ago

Not long after Michael Healy-Rae had his bike stolen last week, another well-known Irish person has taken to social media to appeal for the return of their property. Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe has today stated on Twitter that his laptop bag, which held all of his recording equipment was taken from St. Stephen’s Green. […]

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If you’ve taken public transport over the past couple of days you’ll know that our buses and trains turn into absolute sweatboxes when the sun comes out. With that in mind, Irish Rail have started to hand out free bottles of water to commuters as the temperatures soar. According to 98FM, 50,000 bottles will be […]

8 years ago

With Pride 2018 taking over Dublin this weekend, revellers will need to get a good feed into them before festivities begin. The event is now one of the most anticipated on the capital’s calendar and the good folks at Nolita on George’s Street are offering the perfect way to get the fun started. A pre-parade […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has posted on Twitter to say that they are currently dealing with a large gorse fire near Slade Valley Golf Club in Co. Dublin. Motorists have been warned that visibility is extremely poor in the area. The post reads ‘Do not attempt to drive through smoke, you will get disorientated.’ We are […]

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There really is something to be said for going to the cinema without any expectations and being completely blown away. That’s what happened to me when I went to see The Greatest Showman back in December without having seen any advertising or gained any knowledge of what was ahead except for the fact that Hugh […]

8 years ago

Irish Water has issued a statement on water demand in the Greater Dublin Area as demand rises to ‘concerning levels.’ In a post on its website, the body says: ‘Irish Water is warning the public that water restrictions will become unavoidable given the current trends as the demand levels for water in the Greater Dublin […]

8 years ago

Former Love/Hate actor Daniel ‘Dano’ Doyle has passed away in hospital after an apparent drug overdose, the Irish Independent reports. The fitness model, 31, appeared in series five of the RTÉ drama. He was found unresponsive in his cell in Mountjoy Prison last week before being rushed to the Mater Hospital. He had been jailed […]

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With temperatures potentially set to soar to 30 degrees this week, Inner City Helping Homeless is asking the public to donate water, suncream and aftersun to those in need. In a post on its Facebook page, the charity says ‘we would appreciate any donations of water, suncream & aftersun’ before adding ‘Our teams can distribute […]

8 years ago

While Dublin’s food scene is currently booming with exotic food trends and old classics from around the world, it’s hard to argue that there’s anything better than a plain ol’ sandwich. In fact, those who wish to present this point of view to me will be met by a firm glance of disdain. Amid the […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade have certainly been busy these past few days and last night was no different. According to a post on DFB’s Twitter account, ‘units from Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords spent several hours fighting a fire in a 40ft trailer at a building site in Balbriggan’ and the resulting photographic images are pretty spectacular. […]

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Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in a Dublin home which may have been started maliciously, the Irish Independent reports. The incident occurred in Ballyfermot at around 1.30am last night at a home which a young family recently moved into after spending two years living in a hotel. None of the members of […]

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Ballycoolin Road near Blanchardstown has been closed today due to an oil spill. The incident occurred when two trucks collided near the roundabout at the turn-off for the Northwest Business Park. #DUBLIN Crash and fuel spill on Ballycoolin Rd. More here: https://t.co/ipFDM8svNY — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 21, 2018 2 truck RTC Ballycoolin Rd. Road […]

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Homeless families could be moved out of Dublin hotel rooms in order to accommodate the visit of Pope Francis this coming August, the Irish Independent reports. Prices for hotel rooms are set to spike with visitors from throughout Ireland and abroad set to descend on the capital for the two-day event which starts on August […]

8 years ago

Great news for those planning on heading to Canada any time soon. Norwegian Air has announced its first ever Europe to Canada route and it’s coming straight outta Dublin. The no frills airline will operate a daily non-stop service from Dublin to Hamilton International Airport, which is 45 minutes outside Toronto, from March 31 2019. […]

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Gardaí are investigating an incident in which Italian students were threatened by a teenager with a gun on the DART, the Irish Independent reports. According to witnesses, the youth began arguing with the students on the DART from Howth to the city centre. After he got off in Raheny, he then kicked at the train […]

8 years ago

If you’ve ever owned a bike in Dublin you know the risks involved with leaving it lying around. There are any number of light-fingered thieves just waiting for their opportunity and before you know it, one of your most important possessions is gone forever. That exact thing happened to Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae when he […]

8 years ago

A driver on the N7 this morning had a very narrow escape after parts of a fence came through the windscreen and bonnet of a small van. Dublin Fire Brigade posted these pictures which indicate just how close a call it was. At 9am this morning, a small van left the roadway and crashed through […]

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The IRFU has this morning confirmed that Ireland will play Argentina, New Zealand and the U.S.A. this November as part of the Guinness Series 2018. Argentina will be the first to step on to the Aviva Stadium pitch when they take on Ireland at 6.30pm on Saturday November 10 in a repeat of the match […]

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Most people will never forget the giddy excitement of their last day at secondary school. With the Leaving Cert now just a memory, uniforms and homework could be replaced by relentless college assignments and weekly (okay daily) nights out at the students union bar. However, there’s always some eejits who have to take the celebrations […]

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The visit of Pope Francis to Irish shores is getting ever closer and like most stars who rock into the capital he’s bringing a decent support act with him. According to the Irish Independent, world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is being tipped to perform for His Holiness at Croke Park on August 25 as part of […]

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The Bowery in Rathmines is developing quite a reputation for attracting talented, if a bit random, international acts to perform in Dublin 6. First there was Crazy Town (who return this weekend), then there was Maxi Jazz from Faithless, and now two of the biggest names of early 2000s hip-hop have been signed up the […]

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If you felt a ripple of excitement coming over the Irish Sea last night it was probably caused by ecstatic celebrations in England at the end of their last-gasp World Cup victory over Tunisia. Leading the way was the BBC’s football anchor Gary Lineker who was heard to let out a roar in the studio […]

8 years ago

Dublin Pride 2018 is very much upon us and with it the most exciting and colourful spectacle of the year. In recent years, the event has catapulted into the public domain and is now one of the most anticipated weekends on the capital’s calendar. From the costumes to camaraderie, the music to the parade itself, […]

8 years ago

The weather hasn’t really been anything better than okay this weekend in Dublin. Having said that, we’ve probably been a bit spoiled recently and would take this weather any day of the week if we were offered it. The good news is that after what’s set to be a fairly cloudy and drizzly Monday, a […]

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Want to see how the other half live? Take a stroll through on of Dublin’s most expensive streets. Daft.ie has today released its Irish Property Wealth Report 2018 and it features the 10 most expensive streets buy a home in Ireland, all of which are located in Dublin. Coming out on top is Eglinton Road […]

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Essential Irish Water maintenance works today means that large parts of Dublin are without water. The areas of the South City Centre, Smithfield, Broadstone, Phibsborough, Cabra, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Marino, Whitehall, Donnycarney, Santry and Beaumount are all affected. The works are expected to be carried out until 6pm. More information can be found on the Irish […]

8 years ago

Day 4 of the 2018 World Cup has arrived and there are some big games to keep us going throughout the day. It all kicks off with Costa Rica v Serbia at 1pm, followed by 2014 champions Germany taking on Mexico at 4pm and then favourites Brazil make their tournament bow against Switzerland at 7pm. […]

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If you’re looking to something to do while wandering around town today, you could do worse then head over to the Mansion House on Dawson Street. There you’ll find The Lord Mayor’s Coach which has extra significance with today being Bloomsday. In James Joyce’s famous novel Ulysses, the vehicle is referred to as ‘The Gingerbread […]

8 years ago

Move over, sliced bread. Taylor Swift is now the greatest thing ever. That’s if reviews of the star’s Reputation show at Croke Park last night are anything to go by. Fans descended on GAA HQ in their droves (note: I should know… I wasn’t allowed on the 16 bus into town yesterday evening because it […]

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been busy meeting with new Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today and as is usual he’s been putting on the charm offensive. Leo even learned that Sanchez studied English in Ireland as a teenager and he isn’t the first European leader to do so, as this article will attest. While in […]

8 years ago

Conor McGregor has issued a statement through his legal team after leaving a courtroom in Brooklyn today. The Dubliner was appearing at Brooklyn Criminal Court in connection with an incident which took place in New York in April. A video emerged online which depicted the MMA star throwing barriers towards a bus at a UFC […]

8 years ago

It’s good to have a hobby. It’s healthy. With that in mind, a few like-minded lads from Lovin decided to put a little group together, something designed to stimulate the intellect and provide an outlet for good wholesome fun. We initially toyed with the idea of a book club… before utterly dismissing it in favour […]

8 years ago

Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital has posted a message on Twitter advising patients that anti-abortion posters which may be distressing are on display outside the entrance today. Just after 3pm, the hospital posted the following warning: ‘To anyone entering or leaving the Hospital, a warning that there is an anti-abortion group adjacent to the front entrance, displaying […]

8 years ago

A London Derby will take place across the Irish Sea this summer as Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea go head to head in a pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium. The fixture was announced earlier today and will form part of the International Champions Cup which takes place at various global locations every summer. […]

8 years ago

If you’re the type of person who keeps boxes of Smash Hits magazine and old World Cup sticker albums lying around the house then you better listen up. While ‘hoarders’ often become the subject of jokes who their inability to let go of physical reminders of the past, there’s actually some pretty serious dangers to […]

8 years ago

The kitchen is a place where people just love to get creative and all sorts of methods and and combinations are carried out. Whether it’s a quick snack or a romantic spread, whipping up a decent feed can be a very satisfying experience. There are a few exceptions though as Dublin Fire Brigade has felt […]

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Gardaí are investigating after an attempted armed robbery at The Paddocks in Clonee this morning. The Irish Independent reports that the venue was targeted at around 8am today when a man wearing a balaclava entered the premises and began shooting what is believed to be a sawn-off shotgun. The assailant is said to have demanded […]

8 years ago

Crackbird on South William Street is known to many a Dubliner as the go-to spot for a chicken fix when in the city centre but it seems visitors to the capital aren’t immune to the venue’s delicious charms. Charli XCX, who will be supporting Taylor Swift at Croke Park this Friday and Saturday, has been […]

8 years ago

It’s always the case with festivals. You try to organise it with your mates months in advance, nobody shows any interest and then when the event rolls round everyone is asking around to see if there are any tickets left.  With this in mind Forbidden Fruit, which takes places throughout this June Bank Holiday weekend […]

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