Good luck getting home folks as traffic is moving slowly on the M50 this Friday evening. The backlog is due to a collision on the hard shoulder of M50 northbound between J9 Red Cow and J7 Lucan. DUBLIN: Emergency services dealing with collision in hard shoulder of M50 N/B between J9 Red Cow and J7 Lucan. […]

9 years ago

As you may have heard, Justin Bieber wowed the crowds at the RDS last night but he didn’t do so without some help from the locals. Swag Dance Studio in Swords was represented by 10-year-old Abi Doolan and 12-year-olds Shane Bosson and Leah McNamara who helped JB during the routine for his song Children. The gang did […]

9 years ago

A man has taken to Facebook to describe how he was viciously assaulted by a gang of youths as he cycled home from the Taste Of Dublin Festival in the early hours of Monday morning. Leon was accosted at the top of Jamestown Road in Finglas after his attackers asked him for a smoke, which he […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t heard that Justin Bieber is in town then how is that rock you’re living under? The Canadian superstar took to the stage at the RDS last night and it seems like he did not disappoint.  Were you there to witness the Biebs in action? These people were and took to Twitter to […]

9 years ago

If you’re around the northside of the city this afternoon you may have noticed that a rally is taking place outside the Department Of Education on Marlborough Street.  It’s being organised by the Union For English Language Teachers who are asking for improved working conditions in English Language Schools  There appears to be a sizeable […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s football talisman Diarmuid Connolly has lost his appeal against a 12-week ban for laying his hand on a linesman during the victory over Carlow earlier this month.  The GAA’s Central Hearings Committee upheld the ban. It was decided that the Vincent’s man’s actions warranted a 12-week sanction for ‘minor physical interference with an official’. The […]

9 years ago

Don’t ever step foot in Dublin again, Katy Perry.  The Chained To The Rhythm star took part in an interview with 2FM’s Eoghan McDermott, which descended into a game of ‘Snog, Marry, Avoid.’ The three men Katy was asked to choose between were all sporting greats. She had to choose between rugby star Rob Kearney, […]

9 years ago

If you were hanging around Glasnevin yesterday evening you may have bumped into a couple of famous musical faces. One would have been Frames frontman Glen Hansard. No big deal, sure he’s always knocking back pints of the black stuff in and around Dublin. It was the other fella who got us very excited though as […]

9 years ago

Fans of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Fly or Independence Day may want to keep reading.  The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield is preparing to host a ‘Jeff Goldblum Day’ next week in honour of the man who starred in the aforementioned trio of classic movies.  On Friday June 16, fans can cosy up and check […]

9 years ago

You better book this fast, folks. Harcourt Street institution Copper Face Jacks has announced it’s 2018 ski trip and it’s fair to say it looks unreal.  The fourth edition of the annual jaunt takes place in Livorno in Italy next year and they’re bringing along everyone’s favourite hip-hop duo and voices of a generation The […]

9 years ago

A woman has written to Dublin City Council calling for the introduction of cycle speed limits between Dollymount and Sutton. The plea comes after the woman’s son was nearly run over by a cyclist in the area.  According to the Irish Times, the letter reads follows: “Myself and my husband were walking along the promenade […]

9 years ago

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has announced an intimate Dublin gig as part of UK and Ireland tour.  The younger Gallagher brother, who also achieved success with Beady Eye will play the Olympia Theatre on Saturday June 10.  https://t.co/4oUcxr4p6e pic.twitter.com/3FfRxL9tdo — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 26, 2017 Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.  Tickets on […]

9 years ago

AA Roadwatch has warned that traffic in the Swords and Drumcondra areas is pretty bleak at the moment.  The delays come after an earlier collision on the M1 northbound. The tailback heading out of the city is currently backed up past the port tunnel and into Drumcondra. We wouldn’t like to be stuck in a […]

9 years ago

Drink it while it’s hot, folks. Very feckin’ hot. Dublin has generally been basking in fine weather for a couple of weeks now but we reckon today has to be the finest of 2017 so far.  And as Dublin usually does when the sun comes out, everyone gathers outside The Barge pub by the Grand […]

9 years ago

People around the world are still reeling from the tragic events at the Manchester Arena on Monday night but nowhere is the pain felt as much as in the city itself. Mancunians of all races and creeds gathered for a minute’s silence today to honour the 22 people, many of whom were children, who died […]

9 years ago

The Grand Canal food market saga rumbles on.  The popular weekly gathering of 16 takeaway food stalls was originally ordered to cease in March after opposition from Dublin City Council as well as local businesses and residences.  According to the Irish Times, the council had already refused permission for Waterways Ireland to carry on holding the […]

9 years ago

Have you forgiven him or like us are the emotions still too raw? Three years ago Garth Brooks went to war with the Croke Park residents and ended up canceling all of his scheduled five gigs after only being granted a licence to perform three shows. Now, it appears that the country star may just […]

9 years ago

This is sure to please the huge number of Red Devils residing in Ireland.  Manchester United have confirmed that they will play a friendly against Italian side Sampdoria on Wednesday August 2.  Our latest #UNMISSABLE fixture for #MUTOUR, presented by @Aon_plc – United v Sampdoria in Dublin on 2 August! https://t.co/SUuIoqWWm2 pic.twitter.com/b2B2LhDOba — Manchester United […]

9 years ago

Ah first dates.  We’ve all had to go on them and we’ve all had to negotiate the awkward ‘who pays’ conversation at the end. For years it’s been assumed that men should foot the bill but it’s the 21st century now so it’s time we started acting that way.  Here’s why men shouldn’t pay on first […]

9 years ago

Dirty Dancing is one of the most iconic movies of the ’80s but how much better would it have been if it had been set in Dublin? The answer of course is LOADS. This clip was posted to Facebook by Giz A Laugh AKA comedian Enya Martin and there are so many gas one-liners that we’re […]

9 years ago

It’s rare in Dublin these days that we get a chance to just stop and take in the beautiful surroundings of our city.  The capital is so busy and people rarely have time to just enjoy the city centre as it is. Which is why we were dleighted to stumble across this video of Dublin […]

9 years ago

It appears there’ll be celebrations in the McGregor household tonight. While there has been no confirmation from the Notorious himself, the Irish Mirror are reporting that that Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin have welcomed a baby boy which they have named Conor Jack McGregor.  Makes sense, since rumours circulated recently that the new parents would […]

9 years ago

It’s just typical in Ireland that the the weather is great all week and as soon as Saturday rolls around the sun is nowhere to be seen. Luckily, it’s all set to change tomorrow as the glorious weather that has become a staple of May 2017 is set to return. According to Met Éireann Sunday […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have appealed for help in locating 15-year-old Anastacia Ianova who was last seen on Sunday April 30 in Marina View, Gasyard Lane, Malahide. Anastacia is 5’9″ tall, of slight build, with long blonde hair and green eyes. She has piercings in both her nose and her lip. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s greatness has been acknowledged in a new survey outlining the top 25 cities in the world for quality of life. Ireland’s capital came in at number 21 in Deutsche Bank’s Annual ‘Mapping The World’s Prices’ report which was topped by Wellington in New Zealand.  Factors considered were: Consumer purchasing power Regional crime and safety […]

9 years ago

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to the United States yesterday had to turn back to its origin 90 minutes after departure due to a medical emergency.  Flight 123 was on its way to Chicago when the emergency was declared and the flight turned around just south of Iceland.  A doctor on board assessed the […]

9 years ago

The body of a woman has been found at Whiterock Beach in Killiney.  A passer-by made the discovery at around 7am today. According to 98FM, a Garda spokesperson has confirmed that the remains are that of  Stefanie Kokaram, who has been missing since Thursday. The 50-year-old was last seen in her home on Greenpark Road in […]

9 years ago

Well, we certainly won’t be applying here. A new business in Drumcondra called Fried Ice Cream has set its stall out on the type of people it requires to work there.  The pic was posted on Reddit by user Fagcaplighter and it’s safe to say they’re being a bit picky here. Extremely good-looking people. Do […]

9 years ago

Pint glasses, cutlery, traffic cones. You name it, drunken Irish people have stolen it. We can now add cocktail mixers into the mix (geddit?) as Dakota on South William street have shared a photo of a gas letter they received along with the return of said stolen item.  Someone obviously woke up with pangs of […]

9 years ago

Bruno Mars is fairly established now as one of the world’s biggest musical icons and last night he showed Dublin what he was made of with a brilliant performance at the 3 Arena. The chap was a bundle of energy and it seems that people had a great time at the show. It was the […]

9 years ago

Units from Tara Street were called to a blaze on Foley Street last night as a vehicle went up in flames close to Eileen McLoughlin park. 1 fire engine from Tara St has dealt with a car fire off Foley St along with @GardaTraffic #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/8nVxkD2WvJ — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 29, 2017 […]

9 years ago

The Bell pub in Blanchardstown is the place to be today as it is holding its second annual charity bungee jump in the car park.  Last year, the pub raised €16,655 for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and it’s hoped that today will be even more successful. Our reader Conor Daly was down there and sent us in a […]

9 years ago

Leinster and Glasgow played out a thrilling game of rugby at the RDS last night which saw the home side scrape through 31-30 winners. With just 90 seconds to go however, and with Leinster about to seal the important victory, the floodlights at the stadium gave way.  Of course, the crowd reacted like only an […]

9 years ago

Forbidden Fruit 2017 is only weeks away and we are seriously getting excited about checking out the likes of Aphex Twin, Orbital and Bon Iver.  The seventh instalment of the festival takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend at Royal Hospital Kilmainham and if you needed any other reason to go then this latest […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have appealed for the public’s help in locating a man who has been missing for 16 days. 57-year-old Oliver Watchorn has been missing from his Phibsboro home since April 11. He is described as being 6’3” in height and of broad build. He has short grey hair and wears a light moustache. It is not […]

9 years ago

One of the most prestigious and glamorous race days in Ireland is set to return this Sunday as the Irish Gold Cup takes place at Leopardstown.  Will it be a first win for leading National Hunt trainer Gordon Elliott or will it be a hat-trick for trainer John Kiely and Carlingford Lough?’ The only race meeting in […]

9 years ago

Anyone who was big into the ‘Madchester’ scene of the early 90s are gonna love this. Pioneers of indy/dance genre The Happy Mondays have announced a new tour and it includes a stop at Dublin’s Vicar Street on December 15. #HAPPYMONDAYS announce UK tour in November and December 2017!! Tickets onsale Friday 17th March from10am […]

10 years ago

Spring is in the air and that means racing season is very much upon us. We’re very lucky as Dubliners to have a venue to call our own that is easily accessible by public transport and guaranteed to give us a day out filled with brilliant craic, high quality racing and top class entertainment.  Leopardstown racecourse provides […]

10 years ago

Nelson Mandela once famously said that ‘there can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.’ Us Irish have certainly taken that sentiment to heart.  There are a number of examples through the years of our compatriots going out of their way to travel […]

10 years ago

The Ark in Temple Bar are celebrating their 21st birthday by putting on an exhibition of spectacular birthday cakes.  Corinna Maguire of Lovin From The Oven and Paul Redmond of Purple Feather Cake Design have gathered together 30 cake artists from all over Ireland to get involved in the fun. The event at the family-friendly cultural centre on Eustace Street […]

10 years ago

With today’s Dublin Bus strike being the fifth since industrial action began, some people has had enough while others are still seeing the funny side.  Here are 15 of the angriest/funniest tweets: 1. The Opportunists Just had to touch up my #BusStrike blackboard.Heh. ‘Touch up’ pic.twitter.com/hNbzjIYebA — TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) September 23, 2016 2. This guy won’t be […]

10 years ago

Tomorrow is Car Free Day and to celebrate Dublin City Council has some pretty cool surprises lined-up for those who cycle into the city.  Unfortunately, that’s all we know. Promise.  You’ll just have to get on your bike in the morning and see!  READ NEXT: Dublin Commuters Can Now Use Their Leap Cards For Dublin Bikes […]

10 years ago

The 2016/2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings were published today and no Irish colleges have made the top 200.  University College Dublin, The Royal College of Surgeons and NUI Galway all take their place in the 201-250 band while University College Cork (pictured below) and NUI Maynooth made the 351-400 band.  Other colleges to make […]

10 years ago

You certainly can’t accuse them of not doing their bit. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have pledged $3 billion dollars over the next 10 years in a bid to wipe out all diseases.  Facebook founder Mark and pediatrician Priscilla hope that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative can help cure all illnesses in the lifetime of their baby […]

10 years ago

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, on Mars, with your fingers in your ears and the wi-fi hasn’t been working, then you will have heard that mega-famous celeb couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting divorced.  Tongues are wagging worldwide as to what actually went down and a major reason for the split is […]

10 years ago

With the world not exactly waxing lyrical about Brad Pitt over the alleged reasons for his split from wife of two years Angelina Jolie, Madame Tussaud’s in London have decided to act fast.  To reflect real life events, they’ve separated the pair’s waxworks and stuck Twilight star Robert Pattinson in between them. Awks for you, Rob. It’s enough […]

10 years ago

It’s not often that Bono says something which brings the whole of Ireland together.  There’s something about the U2 frontman which makes his compatriots roll their eyes when his name comes up, no matter how good his intentions may be.  His thoughts on Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump are an exception, however.  In it, the Dubliner […]

10 years ago

It was revealed yesterday that the addition of a third terminal to Dublin Airport is being considered. The suggestion was raised in a review to deal with increasing traffic congestion at the airport ahead of the building of a new runway in early 2017. According to The Irish Times, Transport Minister Shane Ross said on Tuesday that the Cabinet will commission […]

10 years ago

Smithfield has gained quite a reputation in recent years as one of Dublin’s favourite eating and drinking spots.  The northside district has a whole pile of great pubs and  wonderful restaurants to choose from and next month it will be encouraging everyone to come on down and enjoy all the culinary goodness it has to offer.  The […]

10 years ago

One of Dublin’s favourite healthy eating joints will be offering coffees for just one euro this Thursday to celebrate the opening of their new store on Chatham Street near Stephen’s Green.  Cocu will also be offering a ‘pay as you please’ lunch from 12pm all in aid of Pieta House, Ireland’s leading suicide prevention organisation.  Trinity Folk @tcdsu The […]

10 years ago