Cirque du Soleil has long been a source of the live entertainment people are missing right now due to the outbreak of Covid-19. While we might be stuck in our homes, that doesn’t mean that we have to miss out on ultimate artistic athleticism display that is Cirque du Soleil. We may not be able […]

6 years ago

Boyzlife, AKA Dubliners Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, have released a single with all profits going towards elderly charity Age UK. The song You Needed Me is taken from the pair’s debut album and is their own version of the 1999 Boyzone single, which itself was cover of the 1978 original by Canadian singer Anne […]

6 years ago

Sport podcasts are about the best alternative right now for those with a gaping hole in their lives left by the absence of football, rugby and all the rest. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts campaign to help you make the most of being at home during the Covid-19 outbreak, we’ve compiled a list […]

6 years ago

Dublin Simon Community is inviting people to get their thinking caps on tonight as it hosts a Social Quiz-tancing virtual quiz. With many of us confined to the sofas every evening, Dublin Simon Community is providing us with the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family, remotely of course, and get our brain […]

6 years ago

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has shared data which indicates a huge drop in the number of people visiting the east pier in Dun Laoghaire this weekend. Since the government’s announcement of stricter social distancing measures on Friday night, this weekend was always going to be seen a major test of the public’s willingness to help […]

6 years ago

A plane carrying a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers has landed at Dublin Airport this afternoon. The Aer Lingus plane set off for Beijing yesterday to pick up the first batch of PPE as part of a €208m deal. It was the first of 10 flights to be sent to China […]

6 years ago

The HSE has announced that Dublin’s Citywest Hotel will be used as an isolation and step-down facility for people with Covid-19. Speaking this morning, HSE CEO Paul Reid said that the Citywest Hotel will be the first of a number of isolation locations that will be rolled out around the country. 750 beds at the […]

6 years ago

Robbie Keane is a dab hand at the auld Insta and this weekend he’s displayed his creative talents for his 580k+ followers on the platform. Former Ireland striker Robbie Keane has played with some of the best footballers our country has ever produced but if he could only pick eleven, who would he go with? […]

6 years ago

The Aviva Stadium is well used to hosting supporters decked out in green but last night the arena displayed the colour for a very different reason to the norm. To show solidarity with healthcare workers during the Covid-19 outbreak, the Aviva Stadium shone brightly in green and red, the colours of the HSE, on Friday […]

6 years ago

Amid the countless number of Whatsapp messages being pinged around the country today, there’s one little tool that everyone seems to be paying attention to. Wexford-based software developer Dave Bolger has created the ‘2km from home’ tool on the back of the government’s call for people not to go further than two kilometres from their […]

6 years ago

“In this together” is something we’re all hearing a lot of in recent weeks and one little girl in Finglas perfectly encapsulates that spirit. 12-year-old Ciara from Finglas has written a lovely letter to the Gardai in her local station telling them that she has recently made her confirmation and wanted to use some of […]

6 years ago

Dermot Kennedy is probably used to his fanbase growing at this stage but even he appears to have been taken aback by the new admirer he gained last night. Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy has seen his star rise steadily in the past couple of years and last night he received a compliment from none other […]

6 years ago

Social distancing is something we’re all having to get used to with people advised to keep a two-metre distance from each other as part of Covid-19 measures. With the weekend on the horizon, many people will be hoping to get out and enjoy some fresh air. Places that usually attract large crowds, such as Glendalough, […]

6 years ago

People across the city are still getting used to working from home but a Dublin company has created the perfect companion to make things go a bit more smoothly. Established in 2015, Flying Elephant’s specialty is creating and installing stages and sets for shows, concerts and other events. Products range from bespoke exhibition stands to […]

6 years ago

Dublin LGBTQ Pride has announced that its annual parade and festival has been postponed until September due to the outbreak of Covid-19. In a statement issued this afternoon, Dublin Pride says that ‘It will come as no surprise to you that we have decided to postpone our annual parade and festival until September. Right now, […]

6 years ago

Dublin-based company TECNIQ Football is offering to provide small soccer goals to children during this period of social distancing. TECNIQ Football is run from Skerries by Darragh O’Reilly and is based on the idea that small ‘three v three’ games are a key part of a young player’s development. Darragh runs a range of programmes […]

6 years ago

Conor McGregor has shared a conversation he has had with Finance Minister Paschal Donohue on issues surrounding Ireland’s response to Covid-19. Following on from his video plea to the nation yesterday, when Conor McGregor addressed political figures such as Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar, the MMA fighter has gotten a response from Finance Minister […]

6 years ago

Health Minister Simon Harris has revealed that a man coughed on him in the street yesterday before running away. Speaking this afternoon, Simon Harris said that a man coughed on him deliberately yesterday before running away, thinking it was “hilarious.” Some reporters have suggested that the man was accompanied by a woman. Minister for Health […]

6 years ago

Michael D Higgins has called on the public to “give it a lash” as Ireland aims to slow the spread of Covid-19 in the coming weeks. President Michael D Higgins was speaking on FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock with Jim-Jim and Nobby and said “If we give it a lash in what we’re doing this week […]

6 years ago

Ryan Tubridy is not hosting his daily radio show this morning due to a “persistent cough”, listeners have been told. The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTE Radio One is being hosted this morning by Oliver Callan, who has told listeners that Ryan is off air with a persistent cough that he is getting checked out. […]

6 years ago

Leo Varadkar has announced that schools will remain closed until April 19 at the earliest to combat the spread of Covid-19. In a government press conference this afternoon, Leo Varadkar introduced new measures to fight the Covid-19 outbreak. In order to slow the spread of the virus, the measures Varadkar introduced on March 12, including the […]

6 years ago

The online gigs have been coming thick and fast in recent days and Hozier may just have told us about the most exciting series yet. Wicklow musician Hozier has taken to Twitter this afternoon to say that he is planning on joining up with some of his musical mates for a series of live streams […]

6 years ago

Dubliner Nathan Fanagan shot to fame yesterday when a video of his innovative goalkeeper training methods was shared online by his mother. Like thousands of other children across Ireland, Nathan Fanagan is currently away from school due to the outbreak of Covid-19. However, the 11-year-old is not letting that stop him from keeping up with […]

6 years ago

Beshoff Bros has announced its temporary closure after videos of long queues outside the Howth establishment emerged online yesterday. Fish and chip shop Beshoff Bros has announced that it will close until further notice following criticism of long queues forming in Howth yesterday when people were supposed to be social distancing. https://twitter.com/fitzgeraldshome/status/1241782345205780483 A statement on […]

6 years ago

The Covid-19 outbreak has most of us stuck in our homes but if you’re making use of your time as well as this talented Dublin kid than you’re doing okay. North Dublin football club St. Kevin’s Boys has shared a video which showcases the outstanding level of talent it has among its ranks and not […]

6 years ago

With the Covid-19 outbreak keeping many of us in our homes, people are having to come up with new and creative ways to pass the time. A common trend in all of this has seen people dedicating some of their spare time to learning something new and later this evening, Dublin’s Menspire Salon is going […]

6 years ago

Mindfulness apps can be very helpful at any time but during this period of uncertainty, they can play a pivotal role in reducing stress and anxiety. A lot of us are currently confined to our homes in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and all that spare time gives a lot of room for […]

6 years ago

The 2020 Eurovision was cancelled earlier this week and while millions of fans will be disappointed, spare a thought for the performers. Dubliner Lesley Roy was due to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam before the competition was cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Balbriggan native Lesley has now taken […]

6 years ago

The HSE has suspended all car parking charges at hospitals and healthcare facilities for the duration of the Covid-19 outbreak. Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, announced the measures this afternoon with a post on social media, saying: ‘I have just directed hospitals and healthcare facilities to immediately suspend car parking charges for HSE staff […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council has advised families to refrain from using public playgrounds until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak. An update by Dublin City Council says that ‘while our parks are still open for recreational activities, we ask families to refrain from using playgrounds until further notice’. However, it is added that ‘Dublin city […]

6 years ago

Footballer Conan Byrne has arrived at the Aviva Stadium after undertaking a marathon walk to Dublin’s League Of Ireland grounds today. Former Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic man Conan Byrne did the walk to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and his monumental efforts have seen him raise nearly €12,000. Setting off from Shels’ […]

6 years ago

League Of Ireland footballer Conan Byrne is undertaking a marathon walk today which will take in seven stadiums in Dublin. Former St. Patrick’s Athletic and Shelbourne midfielder Conan Byrne is doing the charity walk to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society after the organisation had to cancel its annual Daffodil Day fundraiser. Byrne, who […]

6 years ago

It’s a dog day St. Patrick’s afternoon to say the least with a lot of people at a loose end due to the closures of pubs across the country. Just like many of the rest of us, President Michael D Higgins is largely confined to his home but it seems he has managed to head […]

6 years ago

Some people may have forgotten that today is St. Patrick’s Day given that pretty much all festivities have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The decision to close all the pubs obviously means that the crowds descending on the city centre aren’t as large as they would usually be. However, one look at the […]

6 years ago

Cornucopia on Wicklow Street have announced that they are giving away free food today as restaurants continue to shut across Dublin. Like many others, Cornucopia took the decision to close yesterday due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. In a post on Instagram, they said they will ‘reopen when it is safe to do so.’ Because […]

6 years ago

Gavin James has announced that he will perform an online charity gig this week to raise funds for Alone Ireland. Dublin singer Gavin James made the announcement on social media along with a video filmed in his house. In it, he says “I’m doing a little livestream from my gaff at 8pm on Thursday to […]

6 years ago

Croke Park will be used as a Covid-19 drive-thru facility, local residents have been informed. The Irish Examiner is reporting that ‘Croke Park is to become a drive-thru facility for testing for Covid-19 for designated appointments.’ Local residents have been informed that it will not be a walk-in service and ‘the stadium lay-out has been […]

6 years ago

Dublin’s Custom House could be in line for a renewal that will allow the public to access its gardens, according to the Irish Examiner. In a departmental report, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has approved the plan ‘on the basis that renewal will include an opening of the grounds to the public as part of enhancing […]

6 years ago

Pieta House has confirmed that Darkness Into Light is being postponed until the autumn due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. Darkness Into Light, Pieta House’s annual fundraising event has been postponed until the autumn, the charity confirmed last night. Originally scheduled to take place on May 9, it has now been pushed back due to […]

6 years ago

This morning was the first since Leo Varadkar’s announcement yesterday that schools and colleges will close and people should work from home if at all possible. It seems that Dubliners are taking heed to the government’s Covid-19 measures as the minority of people who do have to travel into the city centre today can attest. […]

6 years ago

If you’re looking for a Thai restaurant in Dublin then look no further. Our list is filled with places around the city to enjoy some quality Thai cuisine. Whether you’re after a Pad Thai, some authentic Thai curry or any of your favourite Thai dishes, any of these spots will make you feel like you’re […]

6 years ago

Dublin is one of 11 counties that has been issued with a status yellow wind warning which will come into effect in the early hours of Thursday. As if the ongoing coronavirus situation wasn’t enough, Dublin now has a status yellow wind warning to contend with. The capital is one of 11 counties that Met […]

6 years ago

Oasis may have broken up over a decade ago but their legend lives on through events like this one that’s coming to Dublin in May. Mad Fer It is an Oasis-only club night presented by Back To Back which will tour the UK and Ireland in May, taking in London, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham and Newcastle. […]

6 years ago

Organisers of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Festival have confirmed that mass gathering events due to take place over the next week have now been cancelled. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Dublin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus and now other major events around the festival have followed suit. […]

6 years ago

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus, it has been confirmed this afternoon. After a meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee today, it has been decided that Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will be cancelled in a bit to curb the spread of coronavirus. The news comes after the […]

6 years ago

Lewis Capaldi is currently in Dublin to perform two shows at the 3 Arena and thanks to Copper Face Jacks, fans won’t have to call it an early night tonight. The Harcourt Street hotspot is offering people with Lewis Capaldi tickets free entry before midnight tonight after the second of the Scottish singer’s two shows […]

6 years ago

Darren Conway has been making waves on social media in recent times and now it seems he’s got his sights set on conquering the world of MMA. Dublin comedian Darren Conway has seen his profile rise recently due to the success of his online videos, not least the below tale of chasing the UFC dream… […]

6 years ago

Niall Horan will now play a Dublin show on Halloween night due to ‘phenomenal demand’, it has been announced this morning. Last week, Niall Horan confirmed that he would be performing at the 3 Arena in Dublin on Friday, October 30 and he has now added a second date on October 31. Tickets for the […]

6 years ago

Trinity College has confirmed that there is a case of coronavirus on its grounds and that a section of its campus will be closed as a precautionary measure. Students and staff at Trinity College have received communication which states that there is a case of covid-19 connected with the campus. The letter, which was sent […]

6 years ago

Blanchardstown restaurants are plentiful but who wants to put the effort into all that research when we could just do it for you? You’re far too hungry to be searching for Blanchardstown restaurants so all you have to do is take your pick from this little lot below. Places in the heart of Blanch village […]

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