It’s fair to say we’ve all built up a bit of a thirst during this heatwave, so what better way to quench it than spend some time in your local beer garden? We’ve covered all corners of the city by going through each Dublin postcode to pick out the best suntrap. Unfortunately, the rules state […]

8 years ago

Summer 2018 will always be remembered as one of the warmest we’ve had in Dublin but with temperatures now starting to cool, pub-goers will soon be waving goodbye to the beer garden and heading back indoors. Before we know it, the path to the pub will be laden with the beautiful mixture of autumn […]

8 years ago

Felt a slight chill in the air the last couple of days? It can only mean that summer is almost over and soon the supermarket shelves of Dublin will be stocked with Halloween paraphernalia. It might still be August (just) but The Back Page in Phibsboro is doing what it often does and taking one […]

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Cyclists of Dublin have long been calling for stricter regulations on motorists who park in cycle lanes and it seems they might finally be getting their wish. Yesterday, Gardaí posted images on social media which depict a number of cars lining cycle lanes on a Dublin street. The caption reads ‘DMR Roads Policing continue operation […]

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A new study by The Economist suggests that house prices in Dublin are currently overvalued by 25%. Focusing on ’22 of the world’s most vibrant cities’, the report finds that compared to the income of those living in the capital, prices are one quarter above what they should be. (source: The Economist) The figure is […]

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Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has joined in the hundreds of social media tributes to Dubliner Oran Tully (19) who passed away on Sunday after battling a rare bowel condition. Oran was a huge fan of Chelsea, as well as Bohemians here in Dublin, and back in 2013 he captured the hearts of […]

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Pope Francis says his goodbyes to Ireland this evening but traffic restrictions will remain in place tomorrow. The Controlled Access Area around the Phoenix Park will stay in effect until Tuesday morning at 7am. There will be no access for vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists to the park during this time. The below video shows which […]

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Since early this morning, tens of thousands of people have been making their way to the Phoenix Park to witness Pope Francis celebrating mass later today. Coming from all parts of Dublin and beyond, people are undertaking mammoth journeys to see the historic moment and the queues for toilets as far back as the Kylemore […]

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It’s an unwritten rule in 21st century Ireland that if you’re in Croke Park, you have to get a selfie. Not many though would be brave enough to ask Pope Francis for a quick snap but one girl, Alison Nevin, at the Festival Of Families last night did just that. After shaking the Pontiff’s hand, […]

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It’s still a couple of months until Conor McGregor steps into the octagon with Khabib Nurmagomedov so you’ll forgive him if he’s not committing all his time to training just yet. The Notorious still has time to dedicate to his infamous social media posts and one went up this morning at around 1.10am. It shows […]

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Pope Francis has paraded through the streets of Dublin as a busy first day of the Papal Visit continues. After speaking to families at St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Marlborough Street, the Pontiff made his way down O’Connell Street to loud cheers before crossing the River Liffey. The Popemobile then travelled along Westmoreland Street and […]

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A shop owner in Walkinstown is celebrating selling the winning Euromillions Plus ticket from last night. Santosh Kumar, of the Mace store on St. Peter’s Road in the town was pictured with shop assistant Theresa Dorian and the €500,000 winning docket. Mace Store owner Santosh Kumar and shop assistant, Theresa Dorian celebrate selling last nights […]

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Pope Francis is in the middle of the first day of his visit to Ireland and as he dashes about Dublin, TV viewers are all in agreement about one thing. RTÉ is covering the visit pretty much round the clock and the national broadcaster has every angle covered, including an eagle eye view from the […]

8 years ago

A while back, we told you about the imminent opening of a new pizza place in Ranelagh. We can now tell you that Pizza Yard has fully opened it’s doors and judging by these pics, the place is well worth a visit. The main attraction would appear to be these long pizzas which come with […]

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A huge security operation is underway for the visit of Pope Francis to Dublin and by the looks of things the Gardaí won’t be going hungry. A picture has been posted which shows hundreds of packed lunches laid out for the men and women keeping the Pope and ourselves safe on the streets this weekend. […]

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Dubliners don’t know how lucky they are when it comes to cool, interesting villages to hang out in. From historic sites to great pubs and restaurants and beautiful seaside spots, there’s no shortage of places to wander around when you have a bit of spare time. While this list could have been twice as long, […]

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When it comes to dating there are really only two rules: 1) Be yourself 2) For the love of God, take them somewhere nice With this list you’ll find something that’s guaranteed to impress whoever has caught your eye on the all-important night. Once you get past the butterflies in your stomach, you’ll both […]

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Summer in the city is coming to an end, but there’s still a stretch of long late-summer evenings ahead of us to look forward to. There’s no better place to soak up the remainder of the summer (and maybe even an Indian summer if we’re lucky) than one of the city’s many pubs and beer […]

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Pope Francis has is heading to Dublin this weekend and it’s all systems go to make sure everything is in place for his arrival. Like any visitor to Dublin, The Pontiff will want to see the sights. He’ll be visiting Croker as well as performing Mass at the Phoenix Park so we reckon he’ll have […]

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Pope Francis arrives in Dublin on Saturday morning bringing with him security measures, public transport diversions and loads and loads of TRAFFIC CHAOS, people. Sorry, went a bit mad they’re but can you blame us? It seems like if you aren’t interested in seeing the Pope this weekend then authorities just want you to sit […]

8 years ago

With Pope Francis coming to town this weekend, there’s only one way to celebrate. And we don’t mean walking for miles to attend mass at a rainy Phoenix Park. How about treating yourself to a nice meal in the city centre absolutely free of charge? That’s what Brasserie Sixty6 on George’s Street is offering to […]

8 years ago

The weather ain’t great out there so if you’re standing around waiting for a Luas you might want to make alternative arrangements. The company has advised passengers that there are currently no green line services between Dominick and Balally due to an incident on the line. The green line is currently operating only between Bridesglen […]

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Gardaí have confirmed that Pope Francis will embark on a parade through the city centre during his visit to Dublin this Saturday. Speaking on Today With Miriam on RTÉ Radio One this morning, Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy said that crowds will be able to see the Pontiff as he heads down O’Connell Street, Westmoreland Street […]

8 years ago

With Dublin set to be on lockdown for the visit of Pope Francis this weekend, it might be a good idea to hightail it out of the city for a couple of days. However, the Pontiff is due to land at Dublin Airport around 10.30am on Saturday, so if you’re flying around that time it […]

8 years ago

‘Gimme more’ of those sweet, sweet bargains. That’s what Britney Spears would have been saying as she strolled through H&M in Swords Pavilions, picking out a few bits before leaving Dublin today. The Piece Of Me star performed at the 3 Arena last night to much fanfare and clearly decided a bit of retail therapy […]

8 years ago

As we reported earlier, a new daily flight service between Dublin and Dallas Fort Worth Airport in the U.S. has just been announced. Given that Dallas is both a great city and one of the largest hubs for onward travel in the States, this news is, of course, cause for celebration. That’s what the social […]

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You get the sense there will be two types of people in Dublin when Pope Francis makes his visit to the capital this weekend. Those who will be locking themselves up like hermits to escape all the madness and those who will be tripping over themselves to catch a glimpse of His Holiness. For the […]

8 years ago

Dublin to Cork. One of the most travelled routes in the country and one I have undertaken on a few occasions in the past. At approximately 266 kilometres, regulars on the M8 will know that driving between Ireland’s two largest cities can often burn quite a hole in the pocket when it comes to […]

8 years ago

Dublin’s Grafton Street is full of wonder. When you walk down it, you can see plenty of great shops, numerous buskers plying their trade a few decent spots to eat. But rarely, if ever, do you see any vehicles driving down it. The Gardaí did though, early on Saturday morning and have today posted the […]

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There were a lot of happy faces bouncing around North Dublin yesterday as Limerick defeated Galway in the All-Ireland Hurling Final. However, some Dubliners were left a bit peeved at certain restrictions that the event caused around Croke Park. This tweet was sent out notifying Gardaí that coaches were blocking cycle lanes on the Alfie […]

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A new train station is set to be built in Pelletstown after plans were approved by Dublin City Council. The station will be located between Ashtown and Broombridge on the Maynooth commuter line which runs alongside the Royal Canal. It is set to serve a large number of new housing developments in the area. When […]

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It was in the stocking of many an Irish teenager in Christmas 1999 and now, nearly two decades later, we’ll all be able to hear The Man Who live. Earlier this week, Scottish rockers announced that they would be performing their seminal album in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Sunday December 9. Now, due to demand, […]

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The temperatures have decreased slightly and the rain has returned with a vengeance but does that mean summer 2018 is over? To some eager beavers, it seems it does. With 75 days to go until Halloween, some Dubliners are wasting no time in getting prepared. Dublin Fire Brigade has posted images on Twitter which depict […]

8 years ago

Dublin Airport has often been the scene of memorable arrivals. From Christmas carollers greeting passengers in December to packets of Tayto being handed out to those who are home to vote, there’s always something for the special occasion. With that in mind, it doesn’t get much more special than All-Ireland Hurling Final weekend and Dublin […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing better than winding down with a couple of drinks when the clock strikes five and here in Dublin we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to places to do just that. We’ve teamed up with 1664 Blanc to suss out the very best spots of a great bunch to chill with mates after […]

8 years ago

The red carpet is being rolled out, the good china is on the table and preparations are almost done for the visit of Pope Francis to Dublin next weekend. The thing is, if you’re not that interested in catching a glimpse of the Holy Father (and as Dougal McGuire says “they always repeat these things”) […]

8 years ago

“I’m just too busy.” “I can’t afford it at the moment.” “I’ve been away from college for too long. I wouldn’t fit in.” These are just some of the reasons why people might feel a bit daunted by heading back to the classroom and the feelings are all perfectly natural. However, once students complete a […]

8 years ago

Summerhill activists have stormed Custom House this evening demanding a meeting with Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. A Facebook Live video posted at around 4pm showed a large group of people demanding that they will not leave the building until a time and date is confirmed. Last week, activists took over a house in Summerhill in […]

8 years ago

Europe’s biggest BBQ & Craft Beer festival is coming back to Ballsbridge as pitmasters from Ireland, the UK and beyond descend on Herbert Park with a mouthwatering blend of tastes, smells and flavours. The fifth annual edition of The Big Grill takes place over the weekend of August 16 to 19, bringing with it a […]

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Gardaí are investigating after a woman suffered horrific facial injuries in a vicious city centre attack, The Herald reports. The attack occurred on Golden Lane in daylight hours at around 7.20pm yesterday evening. The 18-year-old victim was slashed in the face during the incident. A man (20) and a girl (17) have been arrested in […]

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Gardaí are investigating after the body of a man was found at Greenridge Court in Corduff this morning, the Irish Independent reports. The discovery was made at around 7.30am. The deceased is believed to have been in his 20s. The location of the discovery is just over 1 kilometre from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Gardaí […]

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Children in the Tallaght area are waking up today to the news that a local playground was damaged deliberately last night. Dublin Fire Brigade have posted a picture on Twitter of the fire burning at Sean Walsh Park in the area. They added that the fire caused damage to the ground and equipment. On Monday […]

8 years ago

It’s been a fairly standard few days for the Ireland women’s hockey team. Ya know, just reaching the World Cup final, attracting thousands of people to Dame Street for a homecoming reception and capturing the attention of international music megastars. After finally succumbing to the Netherlands in the final on Sunday, the girls in green […]

8 years ago

Last weekend, Eatyard transformed into Greatyard for two whole days of amazing food, great beer and unreal musical performances. The Richmond Street market was given a huge makeover to celebrate the arrival of Archway, Franciscan Well’s brand new lager, which has a clear golden body and an early hop aroma with light pear and malt […]

8 years ago

It’s official – there’s less than ONE month of summer left. But not to worry – that just means there’s an excuse to make the most of it and organise a little get-together, don’t you think? You’ll get a chance to have that long overdue catch-up with mates over some quality food and get the […]

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Temporary morgues will be in place when the Pope visits the Phoenix Park in Dublin later this month, the Irish Independent reports. The move is due to fears that some of the 500,000 crowd will pass away given the age profile of attendees. The HSE is also warning about the potential spread of infectious diseases […]

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A flight bound for Canada made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport this morning, the Irish Mirror reports. The Egypt Air plane, which was travelling from Cairo to Toronto landed in the Irish capital at around 8am. It’s thought that a passenger on the flight became ill on board. Flight MS995 is due to continue […]

8 years ago

Any Irish person who has ever gone away with a sports team will know that things can can get a bit rowdy on various modes of transport along the way. It doesn’t take much for a sing-song to get going and the craic tends to be off the charts. Any Irish person who has ever […]

8 years ago

It’s fair to say that 2018 has blessed us with one of the best summers we’ve had in years. For the past number of weeks, people have been flocking to beaches and parks to make the most of that big yellow thing in the sky before it hides away for the winter. While that’s all […]

8 years ago

The long summer evenings here in Ireland lend themselves perfectly to chilling out after work with a refreshing drink. With the sun staying out until late, and a cool breeze blowing, there’s no better setting to unwind after a long day than in a beer garden with a few mates. We’ve teamed up with 1664 […]

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