Good news for commuters as it has been announced that from today the Dublin Bike scheme will be available to those who use a leap card.  The initiative won’t allow people to pay for their bike trips from their LEAP Card account but rather it will allow them to hold their registration details for both schemes on […]

10 years ago

For some, devouring a delicious bag of Skittles was a childhood privilege not bestowed upon everybody.  Some children were forbidden from consuming the fruity treats due to their high sugar content but it appears that the Trump kids were provided with an altogether more ominous portrayal of  the multi-coloured confectionery.  That’s if this tweet on the official Twitter account of Republican […]

10 years ago

It seems like our dear leader can’t contain his excitement ahead of the Dublin and Mayo All-Ireland Final showdown on Sunday.  Earlier in the week, the Castlebar-born Taoiseach released this motivational video, firmly nailing his colours to the Mayo mast. Now, according to the Irish Examiner, Kenny told reporters in Bratislava, where he is attending a […]

10 years ago

Back in April, we brought you the news that some hero had started a petition to bring Krispy Kreme Donuts to Ireland.  Gráinne Biddle’s plea has now been signed by over 400 people and it appears her, and everyone else’s, prayers have been answered.  According to the Irish Times, the hugely popular American doughnut chain […]

10 years ago

Yesterday, we brought you the news of the 59 outrageously cute puppies that were seized at Dublin Port. The dogs wore expressions of confusion and sadness and even the coldest hearts melted. The Dublin Society of Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals appealed to the public in a bid to find new homes for the animals. People […]

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The Fupin Eejits are gathering quite the following on the Irish comedy scene thanks to videos like this one.  Now they’re back with a rather accurate depiction of how much social media popularity has become the number one priority in this interactive age.  Take a gander: Delightful. Now how many likes can we get? READ NEXT: You […]

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Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the city today to take part in an anti-water charge protest.  While the controversial levy has been suspended, protesters for the Right2Water group want the government to completely abolish the charge and will be making their feelings known this afternoon. Demonstrators will gather at three points […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have seized 59 so-called ‘designer’ puppies at Dublin Port. Part of a series of operations involving Customs and the Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, the majority of the dogs were found in a van while a number of others were concealed in horse box on its way to the UK.  According to RTE, The puppies didn’t […]

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Four people were rushed to hospital after a fire broke out at a home on the Kilworth Road in Drimnagh at around 4am this morning.  The Dublin Fire Brigade stated that all the victims were being treated for smoke inhalation. It is not yet known how the blaze started.  READ NEXT:  UPDATE: Dublin Bus Drivers Set To Strike […]

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The only negative side of Culture Night in Dublin is having to much choice as to what to do. There are literally HUNDREDS of options, the vast majority of which are free.  There will be information booklets available to pick up throughout the evening but to makes things that much easier we’ve compiled a handy list […]

10 years ago

Perhaps unbeknownst to some, we’re big fans of chicken wings here in the Lovin Dublin office.  We like nothing more then getting the crew together and chewing the fat over a massive plate of one of the most satisfyingly messy, not to mention delicious, foods known to man.  And, to celebrate their Wing’s Week, that’s exactly what Ruby’s Pizza & […]

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The capital is at a standstill again as Dublin Bus have embarked on the second of their three planned 48-hour strikes.  With commuters being forced to squeeze on to crowded rail services or face a lengthy walk into town, some may be starting to consider what their alternatives are.  These employees at Dublin-based creative agency Company […]

10 years ago

A new study has found that Irish people work just 22.2 hours per week on average, compared with the 26.1 hours worked by those in the United States. Our American friends came out on top in the study conducted by economists Alexander Bick of Arizona State University, Bettina Bruggemann of McMaster University in Ontario, and Nicola Fuchs-Schundeln of Goethe […]

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Earlier on, we brought you the news that a fire had broken out at a building off Aungier Street in the city.  It’s now believed that the blaze began in a stack of wood that had been collected for a Halloween bonfire.  We’re at a derelict building on fire just off Aungier St. 4 fire […]

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A building has caught fire just off Aungier Street in the city. Firefighters are at the scene and attempting to keep it under control.  Big fire at the back of buildings in Aungier St, Dublin 2 pic.twitter.com/TUjxOgchzC — Happy New Kweer! (@IzzyKamikaze) October 9, 2016 Large fire off Aungier St., hope all ok. pic.twitter.com/UiOUXjUeE9 — […]

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Anyone who missed the Ray D’Arcy show last night wouldn’t have seen a very special appearance by current Rose Of Tralee Maggie McEldowney. The Chicago girl was taking part in a lip sync battle with RTÉ’s Eoghan McDermott and she did not disappoint as she mimed along with 1998 classic C’est La Vie by B*Witched. It was […]

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She made light work of Karina Kopinska on Saturday but it looks like Katie Taylor’s next opponent is an altogether tougher proposition. The Bray boxer will face Viviane Obenauf of Brazil in Manchester on December 10th in a bout which will be on the undercard of the high-profile IBF heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Eric Molina.  Taylor […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s meteroic rise continued in the early hours of this morning at Madison Square Garden as he became the first ever UFC fighter to hold two titles in two separate divisions simultaneously.  After taking the lightweight belt by defeating Eddie Alvarez in the second round in the famous New York arena, the boy from Crumlin posed […]

10 years ago

He did it, ma. He did it.  Our very own Conor McGregor followed up victories for our football and rugby teams to complete an unbelievable weekend for Irish sport.  There were ecstatic scenes outside Madison Square Garden as the Green Army celebrated the Crumlin lad adding the lightweight title to his featherweight belt: Outside @TheGarden right […]

10 years ago

Early on Sunday morning, Ireland’s very own UFC Featherweight champion Conor McGregor will be aiming to add the Lightweight Championship to his collection by defeating Eddie Alvarez in New York City.  It’s rest assured that there will be a lot of weary-eyed souls in Dublin wanting to tune in to see how McGregor gets on. There […]

10 years ago

Remember those kids who laughed at you for sitting in the corner reading Harry Potter books while they ran around the playground like eejits? No? Just us, then. Well they won’t be laughing at us anymore if Abe Books’ price estimations of old Harry Potter books are accurate.  The online book marketplace has valued hardcover […]

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The Notorious Conor McGregor was in classic form at the pre-UFC 205 press conference in New York last night. There was an empty seat with his name on it for the first part of the media briefing as his opponent Eddie Alvarez and UFC President Dana White faced awkward questions about the Irishman’s whereabouts. Alvarez curiously declared his disappointment […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor has been granted a professional boxing licence by the state of California. Speculation has been rife for some time about a potential bout with multiple world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr and it now looks like it may be a possibility.  California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster told MMAFighting.com: “He’s a California boxer now. He’s […]

10 years ago

The price of a Dublin Bikes subscription is reportedly set to increase by €5 to €25 from January.  According to 98fm, the decision was made in order to fund the existing service and to contribute towards expansion plans. When contacted by Lovin Dublin, Dublin Bikes said that nothing has been confirmed as of yet.  READ NEXT: Gardaí Are Investigating An Alleged […]

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