Budget 2019 has now been and gone, bringing with it an increase in Christmas bonuses for social welfare recipients as well as some unwelcome news for smokers. Among another of other topics addressed in Finance Minister Paschal Donoghue’s speech today was the issue public transport and users of the Luas will be happy to hear […]

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Stolen kisses under the mistletoe, open fires, mulled wine and the winter wonderland that is Killarney in December… can you imagine a more romantic way to spend Christmas? That’s exactly what the Brehon Hotel is offering with their two and three-night packages over the festive season. You and your other half can enjoy the magic […]

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They were two of the biggest stars in the world of rap music and the news of their murders sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry and beyond. Now, Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) are the subjects of a Netflix series which is based around the deaths of the iconic pair and the […]

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It’s been some couple of weeks for gig announcements, that’s for sure. Metallica have been confirmed for Slane, Ocean Colour Scene are hitting up the Olympia, Mumford and Sons are coming to the 3 Arena and it looks like Westlife will be performing at Croke Park next summer. Richard Ashcroft has now added his name […]

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In all our years growing up and living in Dublin, nothing has felt quite like an episode of The Simpsons than the opening of Krispy Kreme in Blanchardstown. Ever since the doughnut joint swung open its doors last week, people have flocked to West Dublin to get their fix. The madness has not been limited […]

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It’s coming home, lads. It’s coming feckin’ home. Well, we mean that in the vaguest way possible as for the first time ever, football’s European Championships will be held across the continent in 2020, marking a change from hosting the tournament in just one country every four years. Of course, the FAI have elbowed their […]

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Are you reading this while you’re supposed to be working? Shame on you. Just joking, but have you ever considered why your day at work is so mundane that you find yourself scrawling through social media and reading articles to pass the time? Perhaps it’s time to consider if the career you’re in is […]

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Looking for a pre-Christmas musical treat this year? We may have the answer. Indie legends Ocean Colour Scene have confirmed that they will play Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Wednesday December 12. The Birmingham band will be known to many for their early Britpop anthems and while their recent stuff wouldn’t get much mainstream radio airplay, […]

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Most of us have been embarrassed by our auld lads at some point and multi-millionaire sport stars are no exception. Take Tony McGregor for example. When Conor’s dad posted a fairly innocent rant about the DART a few months back, it quickly became one of the social media stories of the summer. Terms like “coinage” […]

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Who says cats and dogs have to be enemies? For centuries, the furry friends have been known to fight like, well, cats and dogs but over the weekend in Dublin, one thoughtful pooch proved that that doesn’t always have to be the case. Little Mac was out for a walk with his owner Karen in […]

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There’s always feckin’ something. No sooner had Metallica announced that they’ll be headlining Slane next year, fellow 80s icons The Cure have also confirmed a huge outdoor gig in Ireland. “Two great bands, so what are yez complaining about?”, says you. Oh nothing, except for the fact that both gigs will take place on the […]

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Thinking of taking that critical next step in your career? An MBA is exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you want to increase your salary, climb into a management position or even start your own business, undertaking an MBA can open the door to a whole new world of opportunities. Sometimes, though, people can […]

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Suggestions for a new mural of Dublin phrases in Temple Bar? Ask me hoop. Ah, we’re only messing with ya, bud. Seriously though, where would we be without our iconic Dublin catchphrases? The local lingo is a big part of city life and has captivated and confused visitors in equal measure for generations. There are […]

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Here in Dublin we’re all very excited about the opening of the new Krispy Kreme in Blanchardstown so it’s not like we needed any celebrity endorsement. Still, it never does any harm and the doughnut company has pulled out all the stops with this one. NBA legend and global sporting icon Shaquille O’Neal has recorded […]

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Phibsboro. Or Phibsborough, whatevs. A place so cool that most of its residents don’t know how to spell it, let alone care. Dubliners have always been familiar with the charms of D7 but it now appears that the rest of the world have been let in on the secret. That’s right, Time Out magazine has […]

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Culture Night lands in the capital again this evening and as always there is so much to choose from. If you’re looking to get out and about in Dublin, there’s a whole range of things to see and do from musical performances, exhibitions and museum tours, more of which can be found here. It can […]

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Storm Ali landed in Dublin overnight and with it a wave of destruction which is reminding some of the levels we saw with Ophelia last October. There are a number of incidents around the city that motorists and commuters should be aware of and the Dublin Fire Brigade Twitter account is being its usual helpful […]

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You might remember a few weeks back we posted about a new mural which appeared on Aungier Street in the city. The work of Subset Dublin in association with Lidl, it featured a quartet of Ladies Gaelic Footballers and was created ahead of the All-Ireland Ladies Football Final which took place on Sunday. Now that […]

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Anyone who follows comedian P.J Gallagher on social media will know that he’s a hardcore fan of The Dubs. It seems like every week he posts a tribute to the Boys In Blue and given their form in recent years, who could blame him? Days like this. #UpTheDubs #4inarow #???????????????? pic.twitter.com/s5UgFlgvrb — PJ Gallagher (@pjgallagher) […]

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Are you a dog owner who loves bringing your pooch out to meet like-minded canines? Perhaps you’re dogless but love nothing better that petting random people’s mutts? Either way, this 5km dog walk this weekend looks like the event for you. Dogs Unite will take place at the Phoenix Park this Sunday (September 23) and […]

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Take Back The City, a group calling for an end to the homelessness crisis, has released a statement after a number of arrests were made last night. Occupants of an empty building on Frederick Street were removed from the property before marching to Store Street Garda station calling for the release of those arrested. This […]

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Kodaline AKA the kings of indie pop ballads and sporting montages have announced that they will be giving an exclusive performance at Tower Records on Dawson Street this Friday. The listening party is being held to celebrate the release of the Dubliners’ third album Politics Of Living which goes on sale on September 28. The […]

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It’s that time of year again folks. Litre glasses of beer, authentic German food and Bavarian brass bands are returning to Dublin as Oktoberfest sets up camp on George’s Dock once again. If you’ve been before you’ll know that the craic does be ninety as the beer flows around the IFSC but if you’ve yet […]

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Overindulge during all that amazing weather this summer? Sure didn’t we all. With the days getting cooler and the sun going into hibernation fairly soon, now seems like the perfect time to start planning an indoor workout. MOVEMENT+ is just the thing. Returning to the Opium Rooms on Sunday September 30, the workout brunch wants […]

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Great news for those who loving nothing more that crossing the Atlantic Ocean for their holliers. Aer Lingus has today announced direct flights from Dublin to two of North America’s finest cities – Minneapolis and Montreal. Arriving Summer 2019: Two new transatlantic routes, direct from Dublin ???????? Montreal???????? Minneapolis-St.Paul pic.twitter.com/3tUqwQqSKZ — Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) September […]

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Take Back The City has announced that a rally will take place later today in response to what the group sees as ‘barbarity’ on the part of An Garda Síochána last night. A number of activists were arrested and some hospitalised after being removed from a property on Frederick Street. This evening’s rally will begin […]

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Take Back The City, a group protesting the homelessness crisis in Dublin, has stated that a minimum of five activists have been arrested following the removal of occupiers of a Frederick Street building earlier this evening. Another activist has been hospitalised ‘having sustained Garda injuries’, the group added. UPDATE: minimum five activists arrested. One in […]

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Occupiers of a building on Frederick Street in the north inner city are being removed by men wearing balaclavas this evening. Gardaí are present as those inside the building, who have been protesting against the homelessness crisis, are being evicted. Take Back The City, the group behind the protest, has described how armed Gardaí are […]

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Just under two weeks after it was confirmed that Donald Trump would be visiting Ireland, it now appears that the trip is off. The U.S. President had been due to arrive in Ireland on November 12. However, widespread reports emerging this afternoon suggest that he has cancelled the visit. According to Gavan Reilly, of Virgin […]

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Tommy Tiernan and Roddy Doyle a both masters at capturing the Irish psyche, albeit through completely different mediums. While Tiernan is at home performing stage or in front of a camera, Doyle’s genius is mostly found on the pages of novels which have gone on to become classics of Irish modern literature. You would assume […]

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The 18th annual Food & Wine Awards were announced today, with a number of Irish restaurants, pubs and chefs taking home prizes. The InterContinental Hotel in Ballsbridge was the venue for for a gala luncheon which saw Chapter One on Parnell Street take home the top prize for Dublin Restaurant Of The Year. View this […]

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Fresh from having a chat with Ray D’Arcy last night, it seems Love Island‘s Dani and Jack are making the most of their weekend in Dublin. What better way to enjoy an afternoon in the Irish capital then having a couple of scoops? The pair have been posting pictures and videos to Instagram of them […]

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You’re looking well, Molly. Dublin’s favourite fishmonger is just one of several of the city’s iconic statues to have been given a makeover. It’s all part of the Dublin Fringe Festival 2018 and the transformations are the work of hat-maker Margaret O’Connor. Oscar & Constance rocking their lovely hats for #SpitfireBird @dublinfringe ????????????? The details […]

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We’ve all been there. You’ve packed for your flight, you’re waiting for a taxi and then suddenly you catch a glimpse at yourself in the mirror and realise “Oh shite, I look ridiculous in this onesie.” Never again will you have to rush to change into something more sensible though as Dublin Airport has this […]

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Piers Morgan rolled in to town this weekend to help Ryan Tubridy kick off the new series of The Late Late Show and it seems the two lads didn’t restrict their bonding to the studio. The controversial host of Good Morning Britain has been documenting his brief stay in Dublin on Twitter and posted a […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a tourist was struck by a car in the early hours of yesterday morning, the Irish Independent reports. The 34-year-old man was crossing Trinity Street at the junction of Dame Street at around 12.30am on Friday. He remains in a critical condition with head injuries while a woman he […]

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Several units of Dublin Fire Brigade are dealing with a blaze which broke out on Chancery Street in the city overnight. At 6am, DFB confirmed that seven engines were at the scene and stated that ‘tyres and rickshaws’ may have been involved. 7 fire engines & other units have attended this fire off Chancery St […]

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If you heard a lot of screaming on your weekly shop in Dundrum yesterday, there’s no need to call the guards. The Couture Club launched its brand new store at the Dublin Shopping Centre and a load of celebs flew in to help kick things off. Among them were Love Islanders Jack Fowler and Laura […]

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If there’s one thing that brings everyone together in a social situation, it’s tea. Whether you enter a home, office or even hairdressers these days you are invariably met with the question ‘would you like a cup of tea?’ Even if your answer is always no, it’s one of those delightful little ice-breakers that can […]

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Let’s be honest, we’ve all left our laptops on charge or the radio plugged in while we nip out for a bit. While nothing usually happens, that doesn’t mean it won’t and it seems the risk is increased if you have a pet running around the place. Dublin Fire Brigade have posted images on Twitter […]

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It’s now just over a year until the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan gets underway and with Ireland in a rich vein of form at the moment, hopes are high that we’ll at least get over that elusive quarter-final hurdle. Joe Schmidt’s 2018 Grand Slam winners are currently ranked second in the world behind […]

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Gardaí have asked motorists to avoid the M50 if at all possible this morning after a collision led to ‘severe delays’. The incident occurred southbound between junction 13 and junction 14 Sandyford and several units of Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene. We have several fire engines and crews at an RTC on the […]

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It’s been a busy couple of days for the Dublin footballers what with winning the All-Ireland title for the fourth year in a row and celebrating with fans at Smithfield Plaza yesterday evening. After all that, the victorious players were entitled to some downtime and they indulged in just that last night at the Hacienda […]

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The Coronas have confirmed that they will play two shows at the Olympia Theatre this coming December. The Dublin favourites will take to the stage at the iconic venue on December 3 and 4 and, to mark a decade of playing there, they added that they were planning something special for their audience this year. […]

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If you’re passing through Aungier Street over the next couple of days be sure to crane your neck if you want to see some pretty incredible artwork. A creation of mural masterminds Subset Dublin, in association with Lidl, the design depicts Ladies Footballers Sharon Courtney (Monaghan), Sarah Rowe (Mayo), Sinéad Goldrick (Dublin) and Aishling Moloney […]

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A shocking video has emerged online of a man wearing a Dublin jersey kicking a homeless man in the head on Parnell Street after the All-Ireland Final yesterday. Originally posted to Facebook by Dubliner Patrick Paget, the post includes the caption: ‘Had a great day working in crocker… Dublin taking home the Sam four times […]

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Yeah, yeah we know. “Homecoming? They won’t have far to go!” Good one, Dad. Granted, walking from Croke Park to Smithfield would take just over half an hour but let’s not get bogged down in small details as the victorious Dublin football team prepare to celebrate a historic four-in-a-row which has only been achieved previously […]

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A match ball from an All-Ireland Football Final would have to be one of the most coveted pieces of memorabilia in Irish sport. Given that the 2018 final, which took place at Croke Park yesterday, saw Dublin claim their fourth Sam Maguire in a row, there was extra reason for the ball to be cherished […]

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The All-Ireland Football Final between Dublin and Tyrone takes place this Sunday and it’s the Boys In Blue who are the hot favourites. The bookies have the Ulstermen as an outside bet at 11/2 to prevent the Dubs from claiming four-in-a-row, with the champions available at a measly 1/6. Should everything go as expected and […]

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Siptu’s John Murphy has said that Luas drivers could vote for industrial action in a row over lunch, the Irish Times reports. The dispute revolves around drivers having to start their day in Sandyford depot before being required to take lunch breaks in Broombridge, meaning they have to carry their lunch with them in a […]

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