Ring the alarm because Christina Aguilera is in Dublin ahead of her 3 Arena Show tomorrow night. The Dirrty singer has never been shy about expressing pride in her Irish ancestry as this tweet from last year will testify. Proud of my 🇮🇪 roots pic.twitter.com/XmawpKdXld — Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 8, 2018 The 38-year-old always […]

7 years ago

On Friday night, fans of Cher got to enjoy some time in the musical icon’s presence as she performed at Dublin 3 Arena. Belting out a range of hits including If I Could Turn Back Time, The Shoop Shoop Song and Believe, the veteran singer certainly earned herself some downtime to be enjoyed around the […]

7 years ago

Hello… Is it gig news you’re looking for? If so, then you’re in luck. The legendary Lionel Richie has been confirmed to play a show at St. Anne’s Park in Dublin next summer. The All Night Long singer will be bringing his Hello tour to the Raheny outdoor venue on Saturday June 6 2020, with […]

7 years ago

The clocks have gone back and with them the options for outdoor activities in Dublin. Not ideal if you’ve got little ones with energy to burn. However, the arrival of winter doesn’t mean that you have to your little darlings cooped up in the house staring at the iPad. Every weekend, Dublin is filled with […]

7 years ago

Conor McGregor has received a €1,000 fine after being convicted of punching a man in a Dublin pub. The UFC fighter appeared at Dublin District Court today where he pleaded guilty to assaulting the man at The Marble Arch pub in Drimnagh on April 6 of this year. The victim of the assault, Desmond Keogh […]

7 years ago

Another Halloween has been and gone and the people of the city have a lot to thank Dublin Fire Brigade for. The team was out in force last night putting out fires all over Dublin and the extent of their stellar work can be seen in this interactive map which allowed users to follow DFB […]

7 years ago

“Do you like scary movies?” An innocent enough question in normal circumstances but when it comes from a stranger on the other end of your landline, it might be time to lock the doors. This is a piece of advice that Drew Barrymore’s character could have done with in the opening scene of 1996 slasher […]

7 years ago

While we should consider ourselves lucky to live among the bright lights of Dublin, there’s a lot to be said for getting out of the city for a bit. There are a number of great spots near Dublin that won’t take up the whole day and are perfect for getting a bit of fresh air […]

7 years ago

One Dublin pub received a surprising message this week. Like Alan Partridge before us, sometimes the urge to take what’s not ours on a night out proves powerful. The hapless radio DJ once famously succumbed to an impulse to steal a traffic cone and put it on his head and a similar situation has now […]

7 years ago

The Marker Hotel is set to be given a new name after an agreement between its owners and Minor Hotels, who operate the Anantara brand. Bangkok-based Minor Hotels will launch the first Anantara Hotel to Ireland, but according to the Irish Times, ‘the exact new name that will be given to the 187-bedroom hotel is […]

7 years ago

It’s now 55 years since four Liverpudlians appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and it’s fair to say they went on to do okay for themselves. Long after John, Paul, Ringo and George were regularly performing to hordes of screaming fans, Beatlemania lives on in cities around the world and here in Dublin, the band’s […]

7 years ago

There’s some sad news today for those who frequent the Grand Canal area. Popular Forbes Street restaurant Nutbutter has announced that it will be shutting its doors, leaving regulars without their daily fix of Açaí bowls and banana bread. Fear not though because the team have also confirmed that the eatery will soon be reopening […]

7 years ago

Halloween week is officially here and for all the teachers out there, that means the sweetest combination words in the English language… mid-term break. When those in the profession aren’t busy educating our future leaders, they can actually enjoy a midweek night out without the guilt. Of course, given that it’s spooky season, that privilege […]

7 years ago

Here in Dublin, we’re very fortunate to be surrounded by so many gorgeous locations to go for a walk. From the mountains in the south of the county to the hills of Howth, there’s no shortage of places to give your legs a workout while getting some fresh air. At this time of year though, […]

7 years ago

Bernard Brogan has confirmed his retirement from Dublin GAA after a stellar 15-year inter-county Twitter. Announcing the news on his social media channels, the seven-time All-Ireland winner thanked his Dublin managers Paul Caffrey, Pat Gilroy and Jim Gavin while also paying tribute to his parents and his brothers Alan and Paul. Onto the next journey!💙 […]

7 years ago

Dublin footballer John Small has appealed for help on Twitter after his car was broken into in Drumcondra last night. The incident comes after Small’s inter-county teammate Michael Darragh MacAuley’s Subaru Forrester was stolen a fortnight ago.  Thankfully for McAuley, his vehicle was retrieved with the midfielder posting ‘Thank you to the good people (and […]

7 years ago

If you spent the mid-90s shouting “lager, lager, lager” then there’s some great news for you today. Forbidden Fruit has announced the first wave of acts for its 2020 edition and among them are Underworld, who are widely regarded as one of the best live dance acts on the planet. The duo, consisting of Rick […]

7 years ago

Plans are in place to use Tallaght Stadium as a live music venue that will accommodate 20,000 people. A new north stand is set to open at the arena, which is owned by South Dublin County Council. There are also plans for a  new corporate area from which attendees can enjoy live music concerts, festivals […]

7 years ago

It’s that time of year again when we get to complain about being stranded in our gaffs as thousands us around achieve the ultimate in human endurance. The 2019 Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday and with it come the usual road closures around the city. While most areas will remain unaffected, there are parts […]

7 years ago

Gardaí have appealed for assistance after a large quantity of merchandise for this weekend’s Dublin Marathon was stolen. A post on social media says that the hats, scarves and jackets were taken between 4.30pm on Saturday  October 19 and 6.30pm on Monday October 21 from a ‘van parked outside a house in the Sutton Park […]

7 years ago

Dublin footballer Michael Darragh MacAuley has appealed for the public’s help after his car was stolen in Portobello over the weekend. The seven-time All-Ireland winner was playing for his club Ballyboden St Enda’s when the incident happened. Yesterday, the midfielder took to Twitter to ask for help in locating his vehicle, along with a picture […]

7 years ago

Leonard Cohen may have passed away in 2016 but his incredible musical talents mean that his legacy will live on forever. Over a career that spanned 60 years, the Canadian musician wowed audiences with his vast array of timeless albums and mesmerising live performances and if you were never lucky enough to catch him in […]

7 years ago

“I’ve got love for you if you were born in the 80s, the 80s.” The words of Calvin Harris’ 2007 tribute to those born the greatest decade of all still rings true today. Anyone who was lucky enough to be born in the 80s would have gotten the tail end of the decade’s finest music […]

7 years ago

If you’re in favour of an extra hour in bed every morning, you could soon get your way. The Labour Party is calling on big Dublin firms to stagger their working hours in order to relieve pressure on morning transport services. Senator Kevin Humphreys believes that if some companies move away from the usual 9am […]

7 years ago

According to recent studies, every Dubliner will have rubbed shoulders with a member of Little Mix before the week is out. Okay, that may not be completely true but judging by how much of the city the girls are seeing, they’ll come fairly close to it. After grabbing some pancakes earlier in the week and […]

7 years ago

You know what they say about nostalgia. It ain’t what it used to be. We all long for the olden days once in a while but when it comes to football fandom, there appears to be a particular affinity for the days of yore. Past glories are regularly recalled with glee while painful memories are […]

7 years ago

Traffic was brought to a standstill in the city centre this afternoon as an Extinction Rebellion demonstration took place on O’Connell Bridge. For five minutes, protesters staged a ‘die-in’ to highlight ‘those on the front line of climate change who are suffering the most.’ HAPPENING NOW 🚨 We are holding a die-in on O'Connell Bridge […]

7 years ago

Fresh off the back of Stoneybatter being confirmed as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, a new initiative has been announced to make it even better. Dublin City Council’s Parks and Landscape Services is launching a new plan to ‘green’ the area as part of an overall scheme to move towards a greener […]

7 years ago

A host of top comedians have been confirmed for a stand-up show at the 3 Arena in aid of the Sean Cox Trust. Liverpool fan Sean has been in rehabilitation since he was attacked outside the club’s Anfield ground in April 2018. Since then, a number of fundraising events have taken place, including a Liverpool […]

7 years ago

Today is World Mental Health Day 2019 and to mark the occasion, Beef And Lobster has teamed up with Aware to help provide support for people impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood-related conditions. The restaurant, which has branches in Dublin City Centre, Malahide and Galway, has announced its Giving Back – #ItMakesCents campaign […]

7 years ago

For children, Halloween means dressing up and getting your hands on bags of delicious sweets. For adults, it mostly means dressing up, heading out and getting the bejaysus scared out of you. In Dublin, there are usually plenty of places to do all of that and this year is no different. However, one venue will […]

7 years ago

The 2020 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has been published and it’s great news for two of Dublin’s finest eateries. The Greenhouse on Dawson Street and Variety Jones on Thomas Street are both celebrating today after being awarded stars in the updated list. The capital restaurants join Aimsir in Celbridge, Bastion in Kinsale and The […]

7 years ago

Anyone who has tried yoga will know all about its many benefits but for anyone who hasn’t, there’s a great opportunity to change that this month. Yoga Parties has announced that it will be hosting a yoga brunch with all proceeds from the event go to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Set to take place on […]

7 years ago

A week of global Extinction Rebellion protests will begin today and Dublin is one of 60 cities where demonstrations will take place. A makeshift campsite is reportedly being setting up at an undisclosed city centre location with ‘specific themes and activities taking place every day’. It’s all set to get underway at noon when demonstrators […]

7 years ago

Like yoga? Love chocolate? In the words of Joey Tribbiani, “put your hands together”. A chocolate yoga event will take place this Sunday and will be the ideal exercise for anyone who enjoys the soothing effect that yoga brings along with the healing powers of chocolate. The event will take the form of a cacao […]

7 years ago

With branches in Ranelagh, South Anne Street, Temple Bar, Wexford Street and Dame Street, you might think Bunsen is done with providing delicious burgers to the people of Dublin. Think again. Not content with all that, the restaurant has now hinted at a new location and we reckon we know exactly where it is. Take […]

7 years ago

Ariana Grande has left Dublin after her run of shows at the 3 Arena but it’s fair to say she let her lenghty hair down while she was here. She enjoyed a few dinners out, purchased an Elvis piñata (as you do) and the latest is she did a bit of knitting while she was […]

7 years ago

We all know that men like to look good on the outside but feeling okay on the inside is a different matter. This is something that Menspire Ireland will try to raise awareness of when it opens the doors to its new salon-style barbershop in Phibsboro this weekend. The branch will be the second Menspire […]

7 years ago

Celine Dion? CELINE. DION. Yep, you read that correcty. After hinting recently that she would soon be on her way to Dublin, the Queen Of Power Ballads has just confirmed two shows at the 3 Arena whuch will take place in September of next year. Additional Courage World Tour dates announced! North American dates added […]

7 years ago

This Saturday, Ireland will go toe-to-toe with Japan in the Rugby World Cup and if you weren’t already excited, these new limited edition beers from Guinness will surely seal the deal. The people at St.James’s Gate have been busy coming up with Japanese-inspired range which includes Ginger And Wasabi Stout, Yuzu Amber Ale and the […]

7 years ago

Since Ariana Grande landed in Dublin last week, we’ve heard a few stories of her being sound and spreading the wealth. There were her multiple visits to Marco Pierre White, the fact she treated some fans to cake and who could forget that she lined the coffers of a Crumlin hardware shop by purchasing an […]

7 years ago

Locals in Dalkey have unveiled a recently-refurbished World War Two-era Éire sign at Hawk Cliff. The sign was originally one of 90 across the country which were designed to warn aircraft that they were flying over a neutral non-combatant country. Over the past six months, 60 volunteers from Dalkey Tidy Towns, led by project co-ordinator […]

7 years ago

“Ariana, head to a Crumlin hardware shop, pick up an Elvis piñata and meet me at the 3 Arena…” Nope, not the opening to a classic episode of Kenan & Kel but something that actually happened yesterday. Currently enjoying a long stint in Dublin, Ariana Grande took advantage of an evening off yesterday to get […]

7 years ago

In a period where many Dubliners are lamenting the decline of our city’s culture, it seems outsiders still think we have plenty to offer. The capital has been ranked in fifth position in TripAdvisor’s list of the most cultural cities in Europe, behind Paris, Brussels, Athens and Lisbon. The chart used categories including entertainment, points […]

7 years ago

Christmas may still seem like a while away but as always you won’t feel it flying in. Some of Dublin’s most popular stores already have there festive stock in and it won’t be long before we’re all sipping mulled wines and queuing for taxis home at 2am. Of course, that last issue doesn’t apply to […]

7 years ago

When Whitney Houston passed away in 2012, she left behind millions of fans, many of whom had never gotten the opportunity to experience the singer’s tremendous voice live in concert. If you’re one of them then you might be interested in the latest show announcement at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. An Evening With Whitney […]

7 years ago

Dublin City Council has announced that Jim Gavin, manager of the county’s men’s football team, will be awarded the freedom of the city. It’s a well-deserved honour, with Gavin having now won six All-Ireland titles as manager, including the historic five-in-a-row which was secured just over a week ago. The 48-year-old was nominated by Lord […]

7 years ago

Krispy Kreme celebrates one year in Ireland this week and to mark the occasion, something delicious has been concocted. The Blanchardstown doughnut shop is throwing a party this Thursday and there will be plenty of exciting treats lined up for visitors. Firstly, the company has promised to present the first 365 customers on the day […]

7 years ago

If you’re all about planning your Halloween costume well in advance then look no further than Grafton Street. The busy Dublin shopping area has welcomed Halloween HQ to its impressive line-up of stores and it appears to have everything you need to plan your outfit for the end of October. Standing at the Nassau Street […]

7 years ago

It’s probably difficult enough driving in the rain today but throw a skip into the mix and you’re asking for trouble. The Gardaí have taken to Twitter this afternoon to warn drivers that a skip has landed in the middle lane of the M50 northbound at junction four Ballymun. Dublin Traffic: There is currently a […]

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