Lesley Roy is the name on everyone’s lips today after she was confirmed as Ireland’s Eurovision representative for the annual contest this coming May. Balbriggan’s Lesley Roy was announced as Ireland’s Eurovision entry this morning and ever since people have been rushing to listen to her song Story Of My Life as well as the […]

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Tommy Tiernan has announced a run of 14 shows at Vicar Street which will take place in January and February of next year. Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan will be taking his brand new show Tomfoolery to Vicar Street on 14 dates across January and February of 2021. Tiernan is currently performing around the UK and […]

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Dublin Airport has today moved to explain to passengers why screening for coronavirus is not being carried out. In a post on Twitter, Dublin Airport has explained that the HSE Health Prevention Surveillance Centre sets Ireland’s policies regarding coronavirus, citing the body as saying ‘screening at airports does not work & is not recommended by […]

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Ireland’s Eurovision entry for 2020 has been confirmed if it goes well, they’ll all be dancing on the streets of Balbriggan this coming May. Lesley Roy, who hails from the north Dublin suburb, has been confirmed as Ireland’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The singer-songwriter will perform her song Story Of My Life, […]

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Popular Stoneybatter spot Cowtown Cafe has confirmed its closure with a heart-wrenching post on Facebook after five years in business. Cowtown Cafe, located on Manor Street, shared an image of a framed picture on one of its tables depicting a scene from popular children’s story The Tiger Who Came To Tea. The piece is accompanied […]

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Genesis have been confirmed to play at the 3 Arena this coming November after news of their reunion broke this morning. English rock band Genesis have confirmed that they are reuniting and the 3 Arena will be the venue for their first live performance since 2007. The Last Domino? tour will kick off at the […]

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William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will be visiting Temple Bar today as part of their three-day tour of Ireland. Prince William and Kate Middleton landed in the capital yesterday afternoon before a busy few hours which saw them visit Aras An Uachtarain, the Garden Of Remembrance, Government Buildings and, finally, the […]

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McGowans have announced a ‘wing week’ for later this month and it’s fair to say the deals are very tempting indeed. Phibsboro hotspot McGowans have a long-held reputation as one of the city’s premier late-night venues but the ‘wing week’ they’ve just announced gives you another great reason to pop in. Taking place from Monday, […]

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Oasis probably won’t be getting back together any time soon and it’s probably time we all just accepted it. However, the legend of Oasis lives on through all the fans who still adore their music as well as those who continue to play it to this day. One such group is the critically-acclaimed Irish tribute […]

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Preparations are in place for the arrival of William and Kate in Dublin today ahead of their three-day tour of Ireland. William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will land in Dublin ahead of a busy three-day schedule for the couple on the Emerald Isle. The royal pair are due to meet President […]

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The Book Of Mormon is coming to Dublin, the musical’s official website has confirmed. The hugely successful comedy musical The Book Of Mormon is coming to Dublin nine years after it debuted on Broadway. The production announced the news on Facebook earlier today with a picture of a poster promoting the musical in front of […]

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The owner of the Cookbook Cafe in Glasthule has announced that the establishment will be closing its doors this week after five years in business. In a letter posted on Facebook, the Cookbook Cafe owner Audrey McDonald thanked all those who supported her business over the years. The correspondence starts by saying ‘after five years […]

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James Bond returns to the big screen this coming April and the Lighthouse cinema has already released tickets for a number of screenings. No Time To Die is the latest James Bond adventure and with an official Irish release date of Thursday, April 2, audiences don’t have to wait long to see Daniel Craig in […]

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Jamaican rapper Shaggy has shared an image which depicts the riduculous amount of plastic waste left after his 3 Arena show on Friday night. Shaggy was performing as part of the Blast Off tour which also features massive R&B names such as Mya, Blu Cantrell and Nelly and while in Dublin, he enjoyed a pint […]

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Ricky Gervais, creator of The Office and After Life, is bringing his new live show SuperNature to Dublin this coming May, it has been confirmed. SuperNature is the sixth live tour by Ricky Gervais and it will be performed live at Dublin’s 3 Arena on Friday, May 29. The new show comes on the back […]

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David Beckham is one of the most famous athletes on the planet so it’s hard to recall a time when his name didn’t roll off every tongue. Even David Beckham though had to work hard for his name to become so recognisable and part of that hard work took place right here in Dublin, it […]

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When Roy Keane speaks, while people don’t always agree, they do tend to listen and they’re bound to do so at the Olympia this coming May. This Olympia Theatre event with Roy Keane has the potential to be one of the most compelling nights out you’ll have in ages. The former Ireland and Manchester United […]

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Shaggy is in town to play at the 3 Arena tonight and it seems he took the opportunity to let his hair down in Dublin the night before his big show. Jamaican musician Shaggy will be joined by the likes Mya, Nelly and Blu Cantrell at the 3 Arena for the Dublin leg of The […]

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Niall Horan will play Dublin’s 3 Arena this autumn as part of his Nice To Meet Ya tour, it has been announced this morning. Fans will be able to see Niall Horan perform at The Docklands venue on Friday, October 30, just three days after he plays thE SSE Arena in Belfast. Here we goooooo! […]

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Looking for a burger challenge in Dublin? Look no further because an actual beast of a burger challenge has just arrived in the Swords. Hogs & Heifers has launched the Beast Burger eating challenge and the sandwich in question pretty much looks like it would topple over before you were able to tuck in. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Cbvj2Ao4t/ […]

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If you’re trying to find out what’s on in Dublin this weekend, there are always plenty of gigs around the city that are bound to scratch your itch. One such concert that stands out this weekend is that of Robert John Ardiff at Lost Lane on Grafton Street. The singer will be joined by his […]

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Dublin Airport has stated that it is ‘following public health advice’ in relation to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. A statement issued earlier today says that ‘Dublin Airport follows all of the HPSC’s guidelines and have been liaising closely with them since the outbreak of the virus.’ It adds that ‘the HSE has staff at […]

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The Olympia Theatre is set to undergo major upgrade works this year, its general manager has confirmed. John Johnston has told US website Pollstar that the Olympia Theatre will undergo major mechanical works alongside some external facade upgrades throughout 2020. Johnston explained that “This is part of a continual upgrade that we have been carrying […]

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Dublin City Council is taking legal action against street artists Subset over their David Attenborough and Horseboy murals in the city. The legal action was taken yesterday and comes after DCC alleged that the murals did not have the permission of the city’s planning department. The Horseboy mural is located in Smithfield and the David […]

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Details of plans to extend the Luas network further into the northside have been revealed this morning. The so-called ‘Fingluas’ project will see the northern part of the green line extended from its current terminus in Broombridge to the N2/M50 interchange at Charlestown. The new track will be four kilometres long and will include four […]

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The Back Page and name-related free grub go hand in hand so the pub’s deal for International Women’s Day should come as no surprise. The Phibsboro spot has become well-known for its weekly ‘free lunch for having these two names‘ offer and to mark International Women’s Day 2020, they’re giving away free pizza to honour […]

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Coke Lane Pizza has added a range of dessert pizzas to its menu with toppings including Kinder Bueno and Maltesers among other options. The new treats, which were launched earlier in February, are lathered in Nutella before the toppings are added. Dave Holmes of Coke Lane Pizza told Lovin Dublin that “we have some very […]

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It’s not every day a world-renowned pianist sits down and tickles the ivories at Connolly Station but that’s exactly what Gabriela Montero did last week. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero was in Dublin recently to perform at the National Concert Hall alongside Spanish conductor Jaime Martin and the RTE National Symphony Orchestra. It seems that while […]

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Trinity College has opened a public vote on whether to turn the lawns outside its front gate into a wildflower meadow with the aim of promoting biodiversity. In a post on social media, Trinity College has invited the public to vote on the issue which, if passed, would see the front gate lawns converted to […]

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Irish Rail has confirmed that construction of a new train station at Pelletstown will begin this Wednesday. The new train station at Pelletstown will be located between Ashtown and Broombridge on the Maynooth commuter line and is expected to serve the community of Ashington as well as Royal Canal Park. The journey time from the […]

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If there are any Karens or Karls in your phone book it might be an idea to message them and let them know that they’re entitled to a free lunch at the Back Page this week. This Phibsboro spot has confirmed that Karen and Karl are the lucky names that will grant their owners free […]

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Big 7 Travel have included The Blind Pig and 9 Below in their 50 Best Cocktail Bars In Europe 2020 list. It is the second year in a row that renowned travel website Big 7 Travel have included The Blind Pig in the top 20, with the Suffolk Street spot coming in at number 16 […]

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There’s a decent stretch in the evenings and pretty soon spring will be in the air. This all means a new rooftop bar in Dublin would be most welcome. That’s exactly what’s coming to the Grafton Street area in the form of Ava Dublin, a new rooftop bar which is set to open at the […]

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Places to eat on O’Connell Street can seem scarce but if you look between the tourist offices and high street stores, you’ll find a great mix of places to grab a bite. You know the drill. You find yourself smack bang in the middle of the vast thoroughfare that is O’Connell Street when hunger strikes. […]

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The Irish public is still none the wiser as to who will form our next Government but at least we know that Mary Lou McDonald is down with the 1990s dance crazes. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, fresh from the party’s historic performance in the General Election, was in Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre […]

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The Back Page have announced which pair of names get a free lunch this week and it’s good news for the Jordans and Janices of Dublin. Every week, the Back Page chooses two names which guarantee people with the lucky monikers free grub from Monday until Friday. This week, the Phibsboro spot could see a […]

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Storm Dennis is set to arrive in Dublin this weekend and Dublin City Council is taking measures to ensure the safety of the public. Earlier today, Met Eireann issued two weather warnings, one for wind and the other for rain, for the entire country. A post on DCC’s Twitter account now says that ‘Due to […]

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The line-ups for three summer concerts in Dun Laoighaire have been announced and it’s fair to say that there are some stellar names involved. All Aboard Dun Laoghaire is a series of three concerts across the June Bank Holiday weekend that will feature some massive names such as Suede, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Supergrass, Ash, Echo […]

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Supergrass are in Dublin this weekend to play two shows at the Olympia and fans will get a chance to see them up close at Tower Records on Dawson Street. It’s now over a quarter of a century since Supergrass burst onto the indie scene with catchy numbers such as Caught By The Fuzz, Going […]

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Irish Rail has confirmed that Tara Street and Pearse Street stations will be closed for roof replacement works this weekend. The two city centre stations will be closed on Saturday and Sunday as Irish Rail looks to repair the ‘life-expired 19th century Pearse Station roof.’ As well as that, there will be no DART services […]

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Kodaline have added to the plethora of gigs being announced today by confirming a run of three intimate gigs at the Olympia Theatre. After news that Ronan Keating has announced a comeback show at Vicar Street and that JLS will play the 3 Arena, Kodaline have confirmed that they will perform at the Olympia on […]

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Ronan Keating has announced a Vicar Street gig for later this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut solo album. It’s been a while since Ronan Keating has been on tour without his Boyzone bandmates but exactly two decades after he first spread his wings, the group’s frontman is set to fly solo […]

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Jamie Oliver has confirmed he will be opening a new restaurant in Dublin city centre which is expected to create around 30 jobs. With Jamie’s Italian Kitchen in Dundrum already owned by Jamie Oliver, the new Chequer Lane restaurant on Exchequer Street will be the UK chef’s second restaurant offering to the city of Dublin. […]

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Bohemian FC have unveiled a new away jersey in conjunction with Amnesty Ireland for the 2020 League Of Ireland season. The new white jersey with diagonal black and red pinstripes features the words ‘Refugees Welcome’ across the front and is aimed at highlighting concerns over the direct provision asylum system in Ireland. The slogan is […]

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Capel Street has always been a hub of great pubs and restaurants but for some reason it doesn’t seem to get the love it deserves when it comes to going out. In reality, you could spend the entire evening making your way from one end of the street to the other, all the while ducking […]

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Jack Black played at the 3 Arena last night and much like many entertainers before him, he enjoyed a pint of the black stuff during his stay in Dublin. Fans flocked to the Docklands venue on Monday night to witness Tenacious D, AKA Jack Black and his bud Kyle Gass, rocking out as part of […]

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An old Domino’s Pizza favourite is coming back just in time for Valentine’s Day as the Catalan Chicken & Chorizo pizza makes a return to the menu. The Mediterranean-inspired combo includes a double portion of pulled Catalan style chicken, chorizo, onions as well as red and green peppers. It’s all topped off with sour cream […]

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US singer-songwriter Beck has announced that he will perform as part of the Trinity Summer Series in Trinity College this July. Beck will take to the stage at the city centre campus on Sunday, July 5 as part of his European Hyperspace tour. The star, who will turn 50 three days after his Dublin show, […]

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The Bord Gais Energy Theatre has been pulling it out of the bag recently and today it has been confirmed that a screening of Rocketman with a live orchestra is on its way. Last week, the Bord Gais Energy Theatre announced that Todd Phillips’ box office smash Joker will be screened at the venue with […]

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Grogans pub on South William Street has paid tribute to joint owner Tommy Smith who passed away this morning. The popular city centre pub took to social media to confirm the news, writing: ‘The passing occurred this morning of Grogans’ Tommy Smith. A man who devoted his life to the pub, Tommy passed peacefully surrounded […]

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