The Gardaí have confirmed that two people have been arrested after three heads were stolen from the National Wax Museum Plus on Westmoreland Street. Yep, the sentence you just read is a completely accurate description of something that actually happened. Because, of course, when you visit a wax museum you just have to steal a […]

7 years ago

A decent movie and a nice drink really are two of life’s simple pleasures. If you’re in agreement, then you might be interested in the upcoming series at Guinness Open Gate Brewery. The venue has teamed up with events company Happenings to bring film fans screenings of three iconic movies over three Thursdays in the […]

7 years ago

It seems quite fitting that on the day that Dave Grohl rocks up at the RDS, news emerges that there will be a night dedicated to his former band Nirvana at The Bowery in Rathmines. One of the city’s premier music venues will be playing host to tribute act Scentless Apprentice, a band which was […]

7 years ago

Wandering around the centre of Dublin, you can barely turn around without being faced with any number of great pubs. The drinks are flowing, the craic is great and the ceol is usually cranked up to 11. Sometimes though, there’s a lot to be said for getting out of the hustle and bustle of the […]

7 years ago

So you’ve hit the quarter century but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. Yet. Turning 25 is a great milestone to hit but it doesn’t come without its obstacles. You’re stuck in the purgatory of being a bit too old to go wild every weekend but too young to settle down. If […]

7 years ago

The excitement is building ahead of the Foo Fighters gig at the RDS tonight with thousands of fans set to descend on Ballsbridge for the much-anticipated show. Fresh from playing in Belfast the other night, Dave Grohl et al will be performing their string of headbanging tunes tonight in Dublin and there’s plenty to look […]

7 years ago

Harold’s Cross is the ideal location for those who enjoy a mix of suburban life and city centre living. Close enough to town that you can walk to Grafton Street in about half an hour but far enough away that you can enjoy a peaceful South Dublin lifestyle. If you do one day settle down […]

7 years ago

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not go on a tour of some the best bars in Ireland, located right here in Dublin? As pub crawls go, it sounds like a good shout and thanks to last night’s Bar Of The Year Awards, finding the best places in the city to have a […]

7 years ago

Just weeks after coming to the Emerald Isle to visit Maura Higgins’ family, it seems that Curtis Pritchard has been charmed enough to return. The Love Island star has signed up for a meet and greet with fans at Wrights Cafe Bar in Swords which will take place on Friday September 6. On its Facebook […]

7 years ago

It’s a common occurrence that when a sequel hits the big screen, movie fans spend time frantically Googling what happened at the end of the original so as not to be completely lost after the opening scenes. That need not be the case when It: Chapter Two is released in Dublin though, as the good […]

7 years ago

In this modern world, being chained to the desk is a thing of the past for a lot of people. Pretty much everyone has their own portable office, and the city of Dublin is our oyster when it comes to logging in.  Our new series will focus on the best places in the city to […]

7 years ago

“Howya getting on?” “Great. You?” “Good. You?” *cue awkward glances at each other* Here in Dublin, we’ve always been a friendly lot so it’s nice to see that fact finally acknowledged by an international travel publication. Our fair city has been placed at number six in Big 7 Travel’s list of the 50 friendliest cities […]

7 years ago

Once the Christmas turkey is eaten and festive nights out have emptied the bank account, many of us love nothing more than spending our cold January evenings curled up on the sofa. That is until the end of the month when the Temple Bar TradFest rolls back into town. It’s regularly one of the most […]

7 years ago

As the years tick along in life, you find yourself going against musical trends in many ways. Gone are the hardcore beats of Scooter and the lyrically questionable rhymes of Eminem and gradually your ears become more attracted to softer, more soulful sounds. But enough about this writer’s misspent youth. As I’ve gotten older, one […]

7 years ago

If dogs a man’s best friend, why would you want to be seen with your bessie looking all scruffy? Dogs deserve to doll themselves up as much as we do and a Dublin business is certainly helping in that department. The Grafton Hound is a Dublin-based business which produces a range of luxury dog accessories […]

7 years ago

In news you weren’t expecting to hear today, The Happy Pear will soon be opening a branch of their much-loved café in Dublin Airport. Twins Stephen and David Flynn already have two locations in Greystones and another in Clondalkin but from next month, holidaymakers will be able to enjoy their selection of healthy cakes, hand-roasted […]

7 years ago

It’s only 132 days until Christmas and means it’s the perfect time for the Brown Thomas Christmas shop to swing open its doors. Yep, it might only be August but some eagle-eyed shoppers have already spotted staff at the Grafton Street store decking the halls with boughs of holly, so to speak. https://twitter.com/grahamunion/status/1161256647479767041 According to […]

7 years ago

Johnnie Fox’s has long been a go-to spot for celebrities visiting Dublin and with Comic Con taking place in the city over the weekend, there were plenty of stars wandering the streets. One such person was American actress Charisma Carpenter, perhaps best-known for her stint as Cordelia Chase on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well […]

7 years ago

With only a few days left until Love Sensation gets underway, anticipation for the weekend is building. The festival, aimed at the LGBT+ community, will take place at Royal Hospital Kilmainham this Saturday and Sunday and with the line-up already confirmed, all that’s left to do is announce the stage times. Organisers have done just that today […]

7 years ago

While Post Malone has been busy singing Dubliners ballads on American TV, organisers of his upcoming RDS show have been putting the final touches on the support line-up. Malone plays the Ballsbridge venue on Thursday August 22 and it’s now been confirmed that he will be joined at the gig by fellow rappers Saint Jhn […]

7 years ago

She’s not long back from the villa but Love Island‘s Maura Higgins has certainly been kept busy since the series wrapped up on July 29. Not only has she brought her partner Curtis Pritchard to her native Longford, she’s also bagged a presenting job on ITV’s This Morning. Tonight though, those residing in the capital will […]

7 years ago

UCD is home to the most expensive student accommodation in Ireland at a cost of €11,591 for the 2019/2020 year. The Herald reports that 12 people can share the apartments at Roebuck Castle, working out at around €966 per person. Residents will also receive 12 meals per week at the downstairs restaurant. The facility features 133 […]

7 years ago

With all the Brexit stuff going on, it’s fair to say relations between ourselves and our nearest neighbours are a bit strained at the moment. Having said that, it’s great to see we can still take the mick out of each other when the time is right. Take this Garda for example. He came across […]

7 years ago

Rock up to Dublin 7 wearing red and black and you’re sure to be met with some nods of appreciation. Phibsboro is home to League Of Ireland giants Bohemian FC, and while Dalymount Park is probably the area’s most famous landmark, the Back Page has certainly given the grand old stadium a run for its […]

7 years ago

Portugal is well-known for its sprawling beaches and amazing port wine, but did you know they do some pretty decent tapas as well? The best part is you don’t even have to go there to try them. Galito is a Portuguese-inspired tapas restaurant on the main street in Bray and if you’re looking to spread […]

7 years ago

It’s now the first day of August meaning we won’t feel it now until the big man is coming down the chimney delivering presents. Okay, not quite but as usual in Ireland, it’s best to make the most of any decent weather we get. With that in mind, Thursdays at the Wood Quay Amphitheatre over […]

7 years ago

If you grew up in a certain region of the northside, chances are you would have enjoyed a drink outside The Gravediggers in Glasnevin. John Kavanagh’s pub, which colloquially goes by its alternate name due to its proximity to Glasnevin Cemetery, has been standing since 1833. The establishment well-loved for its unique atmosphere, helped largely by […]

7 years ago

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to plans for a new ‘co-living’ development in Dún Laoghaire. The site is set to include 208 studio dwellings with communal kitchens shared between 42 bedrooms. The proposed rent for the rooms is €1,300 per month. Since plans for the controversial site were announced a couple of months […]

7 years ago

Are you like us in that you just crossed over to your 30’s not so long ago? Perhaps you’re at the end of your 20’s and wondering what life is like on the dark side. Here’s what you have to look forward to. Join us. It’s bliss. 1. You’re finally able to go to the […]

7 years ago

Irish people have always had an special affinity for Aussie soap Home And Away, never more so than during its heyday back in the 90s. Sit back and allow us to take you on an a little trip down memory lane: 1. Everyone wanted to live in Pippa and Michael’s house The foster home/caravan park […]

7 years ago

Dublin has long been known for its unique charm and nowhere is that more exemplified than in the pubs of our great city. They aren’t just places to have a drink, they’re institutions where we exchange stories, lift each other’s spirits and create memories with friends old and new. We toast new arrivals, celebrate unions […]

7 years ago

Pretty soon, you’re all going to have to get used to not having Love Island in your lives. Yep, Monday July 29 is the official date for the finale of the 2019 series. As all the drama unfolds, it might help to be in the company of like-minded obsessives of the hit reality show. For […]

7 years ago

Payday is something we all look forward to every month but how would you feel if you got the biggest payday of all? After splashing out on rent, sorting out the bills and balancing out the credit card, just think how much you’d have left over if you won €198.1 million on the Italian SuperEnalotto […]

7 years ago

Cheese toastie connoisseurs will know all too well that Grogans on South William Street is the place to go to get your fix in Dublin. The pub is well-known for its sandwiches and its excellent pint of the black stuff so its no wonder that U.S. rapper Action Bronson stopped in while he was in […]

7 years ago

By the looks of the videos going around on Twitter today, Shane Lowry had quite a night last night. Sure why wouldn’t he after he defeated some of the best golfers in the world to win The Open in Portrush? The Offaly man has truly captured the nation’s heart and nobody will begrudge him letting […]

7 years ago

Rising Dublin band Fontaines D.C. have confirmed that they will be cancelling a number of festival dates due to health issues. A statement on the group’s Twitter page states that ‘due to health issues, we find ourselves in the uncomfortable position of having to cancel the following festivals: Paleo Festival Nyon (Switzerland), Truck Festival (UK), […]

7 years ago

Ahead of the first College Green ‘Summer Sunday’ today, there was great anticipation and curiosity as to how it would turn out. It’s not often we get to see one of the Dublin’s major traffic hubs completely free of buses, cars and taxis and the outcome of the trial could determine how our city operates […]

7 years ago

As you may have heard, College Green is closed to traffic today in order to facilitate a traffic-free trial in the area. Between the hours of 7am and 7pm, Dubliners get to see first-hand how the area would look if it was only open to pedestrians and cyclists. The trial is taking place today as […]

7 years ago

Irish Pedestrian Network, the Dublin Cycling Campaign and the Dublin Commuter Coalition have joined forces today to block South William Street off to traffic this afternoon. The groups plan to stay there until 7pm as they call for the pedestrianisation of the city centre to speed up. We've declared a Clean Air Zone on South […]

7 years ago

It’s that time of year again when Ireland’s food lovers descend on Bray for the seaside town’s annual celebration of wings. If you haven’t attended before, where have you been? Last year, the sun came out and highlights included wing-eating competitions and barbeque demos throughout the weekend. As you would expect at any wing festival, […]

7 years ago

Usually we have to wait until at least December for Christmas to be ruined but it seems like we’re getting a headstart this year. It has been reported that the Dublin Christmas Flea Market at the Point Square Shopping Centre will not be taking place this year despite more than doubling its visitor numbers last […]

7 years ago

It’s fair to say that the vast majority of conversation around Love Island this year is centred around Maura Higgins. Even those who don’t watch the show can’t avoid her name cropping up in headlines and a Dublin restaurant has now moved to bestow the ultimate honour unto the Longford lass by naming a burger […]

7 years ago

Isn’t it always the way? As soon as you publish an article about places to watch the Love Island finale, another option crops up. Omniplex Rathmines has confirmed that it will be hosting its second annual VIP Lounge Love Island party, complete with Prosecco on arrival and a medium popcorn for the show.  The event will kick […]

7 years ago

In this modern world, being chained to the desk is a thing of the past for a lot of people. Pretty much everyone has their own portable office, and the city of Dublin is our oyster when it comes to logging in.  Our new series will focus on the best places in the city to […]

7 years ago

We did it, lads. We did it. Well, one of us did. Our nearest neighbours will be waking up to massive hangovers this morning after England won the Cricket World Cup for the first time in history yesterday. While it was *grits teeth* quite an admirable achievement, they couldn’t have done it without Dublin’s very […]

7 years ago

Some people say that puns are the lowest form of wit but those people are also clearly idiots. We love nothing more than a good pun around here and this effort by a coffee shop in Deansgrange gets full marks from us. via GIPHY Lying next to the local post office, the recently-opened café […]

7 years ago

Since the advent of social media, few Irish acts have mastered the relationship between online sketches and live shows like Foil Arms And Hog. For a large chunk of the year, followers are treated to new material every Thursday morning and while the camera is good at portraying the boys’ obvious wit, fans should really […]

7 years ago

The sun beats down on Dublin City after a long hard winter and the streets are filled with people milling about on their lunch hour. Nobody wants to be stuck in a stuffy office canteen on a day like today and why would they? I’m no exception so off I trot, leaving my jacket behind, […]

7 years ago

The summer edition of Dublin Comic Con takes place on August 10 and 11 and if you’re not charmed enough by what’s always a fun event, you soon will be. Organisers confirmed yesterday that this year they will be joined by Holly Marie Combs, star of the much-loved fantasy TV show Charmed. You knew that […]

7 years ago

Someone’s caught your eye in recent weeks and you’ve spent some time exchanging flirty texts. Now what?  Time to pop the big question and ask them out on a date. But you don’t know this person well at all and have no idea what their tastes are. Pints in an ‘old man’ pub or glam […]

7 years ago