Dublin fans should be just about recovered after the double celebration that took place last weekend. On Saturday September 14, the capital’s men’s football side clinched their fifth All-Ireland in a row before the ladies followed this up with their own three-in-a-row the next day. Now that the dust has settled on these historic achievements, […]

7 years ago

Anyone who gets the DART to work or college will know just how busy it can get in the mornings. Finding a seat is pretty much the holy grail and cosying up to a stranger while standing up isn’t exactly uncommon. Things are set to get even busier with students returning to college and to […]

7 years ago

The politicians can hardly pretend not to notice this, can they? People all over the world are downing tools today in order to draw attention to the global climate crisis that is affecting our planet. At midday here in Dublin, workers and schoolchildren alike decided enough was enough and took to the streets of the […]

7 years ago

Less than a fortnight after The Bernard Shaw announced its closure to much despair around the city, it seems there’s life in the old dog yet. Trevor O’Shea of Bodytonic has been speaking to the Irish Times and said that the group has taken over the Porterhouse Whitworth, which stands along the Royal Canal in […]

7 years ago

Sustainable living is something that has piqued the public interest in recent times and no matter how many tips you’ve acquired, there’s always plenty more to learn. That’s why you should get yourself over to St. Anne’s Park in Raheny this Saturday. The Red Stables Festival prides itself on connecting ‘food, nature and sustainability’ and […]

7 years ago

Christy Moore, one of Ireland’s most iconic musicians, have been confirmed to play 10 shows at Vicar Street this December and January. The announcement was made by Aiken Promotions this morning and there’s good news for those in Kerry as well with Moore also set to play one night at the INEC in Killarney. The […]

7 years ago

The evenings are closing in and pretty soon the halls of Dublin will be decked with boughs of holly. As always, some places are getting in ahead of the rest with Brown Thomas launching its Christmas store last month and on the other side of the Liffey, Arnotts has now followed suit. The Henry Street […]

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This summer, Dubliners got a taster of what a pedestrianised version of College Green would look like when the area was closed to traffic over three Sundays throughout July and August. If you made it into town on those days, you’ll know what it’s all about. Despite some teething issues, large crowds were drawn to […]

7 years ago

Dublin artistic group Subset has issued a strong statement reacting to Dublin City Council’s repeated removal of its artwork. Most recently, it was ruled that a mural of British naturalist David Attenborough on Longwood Avenue should be taken down, a decision which followed up on rulings on similar works around the city including one of […]

7 years ago

‘She was a joyful, kind and crazy fun star who shone bright in all of our lives.’ A description of visual artist Eleanor Lawler, who passed away of Ovarian Cancer in May of this year. In recent weeks, Eleanor’s friends and family have been working hard on putting together a pop-up that will not only […]

7 years ago

Last year, the people of Phibsboro rejoiced when the area was named by Time Out magazine as one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. Well, whatever it is that cool people do instead of rejoicing. Shrugged their shoulders or something. Today, the 2019 edition of the same list has been unveiled and it’s […]

7 years ago

In the past couple of years, Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights has become very much part of winter in the city. Well, great news because details have just been confirmed for the 2019 edition. The zoo has confirmed that the theme this year will be Stories, Myths and Legends which sounds like it will make for a […]

7 years ago

Glasnevin bridal shop The Bridal Corner has issued a statement notifying customers that it has been forced to close ‘due to accumulating debt’. Posting on Facebook yesterday, the business said ‘we would like to apologise for the distress and confusion this has caused to some of our customers’ before adding ‘the owner has been trying […]

7 years ago

‘One, two, three, four, five, everybody in the car, so come on, let’s ride.’ The wise words of the great Lou Bega have never rang so true. On Saturday night, the Dublin men’s team celebrated becoming the first county to win five All-Ireland Football Championships in a row before the city’s ladies followed this up […]

7 years ago

Listen up, sports fans. There isn’t much time left to organise your plans for Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland next Sunday so it’s about time you got things sorted. Considering the game gets underway at 8.45am, options will be a bit limited around town. With that in mind, why not book your […]

7 years ago

A new local area plan has revealed plans for the redevelopment of The Square Tallaght. The project was launched by South Dublin Mayor Vicki Casserly yesterday and will include the ‘redevelopment and enhancement’ of The Square Shopping Centre, as well as improved bus services, cycling and pedestrian links, and new schools. The redevelopment is set […]

7 years ago

If you’re still coming down off the Electric Picnic buzz, or indeed still dying with the FOMO, then some welcome news has been announced this morning. One of the most well-received sets at this year’s Stradbally Festival was delivered by The 1975 and the UK-based pop-rockers have capitalised on the success of their show by […]

7 years ago

Traditionally, a night out in Dublin consisted of dinner, a couple of drinks and maybe catching a decent film or a good band. However, in recent times there has been a trend towards nights of conversation featuring stars of stage, screen and sport. Just last week, former footballers Roy Keane and Gary Neville made plenty […]

7 years ago

It’s set to be another busy weekend in the city with the All-Ireland Football Final replay taking centre-stage on Saturday but if you’re looking for something to wind down with the next day then this is just the thing. The fourth Busker Fleadh competition will take place in Smithfield on Sunday and it’s set to […]

7 years ago

With Ireland looking in decent shape to qualify for Euro 2020, excitement is building ahead of next summer’s festival of football. For the first time ever, the quadrennial European Championship will take place across the continent, with 12 cities scheduled to host matches throughout the tournament. Seeing as Dublin is one of them, plans have […]

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Dubliners were rocked earlier this week when news emerged that the Bernard Shaw on South Richmond Street would be closing. Ever since, social media has been filled with people lamenting the decision to shut the doors on one of the most prominent pubs associated with the Dublin creative scene. With the Shaw scheduled to close […]

7 years ago

If you’re a fan of any or all of Green Day, Fall Out Boy or Weezer then next summer you’ll be able to hit three birds with one stone. The hugely-popular trio of bands have announced a joint tour, which will take in a stop at Dublin’s RDS on Monday June 29 2020. The Hella […]

7 years ago

The name Aisling has taken on a meaning of its own in recent years, thanks in no small part to the works of Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen. The pair’s bestselling series of books, revolving around the trials and tribulations of small-town girl Aisling, has pretty much become something of a cultural phenomenon in recent […]

7 years ago

Time to dust off the flat cap, or at least purchase a flat cap, because a Peaky Blinders party is coming to town. Taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend, the shindig will be held at The Back Page in Phibsboro and will be referred to as ‘The Peaky Backer.’ Pay rise please for […]

7 years ago

Talking about your relationships on live TV must be thirsty work if Greg O’Shea and Maura Higgins are anything to go by. The Love Island pair appeared on the first Late Late Show of the season on Friday night where they discussed all things Amber and Curtis with Ryan Tubridy. Back on home turf, they […]

7 years ago

There’s something about getting a decent feed in the airport that makes hopping on a plane all the more exciting. Sometimes though, your last bite to eat before taking off can be a bit on the unhealthy side, be it a slap-up fry or a burger and chips. That will all change tomorrow though when […]

7 years ago

At a loose end in the city? Get yourself to the Old Storehouse in Temple Bar because Gavin James has just announced an impromptu gig at the venue. The singer has taken to his social channels to notify fans that he will ‘doing a secret little set for TV in the Old Storehouse in Temple […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to feast your eyes on this weekend then you best head down towards the docks. One of the world’s largest tall ships, namely the Cuauhtémoc, has pitched itself up on Dublin’s quays and the public are invited to check it out before it sets […]

7 years ago

Dublin City Council has approved the installation of a large bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi. The Irish Times reports that the decision was made after Indian Ambassador Sandeep Kumar offered the bust as a gift to mark 150 years since the independence and civil rights leader’s birth. Dublin City Council confirmed that it had ‘approved […]

7 years ago

A petition has been launched to save the David Attenborough mural in Portobello after Dublin City Council ordered its removal earlier this week. The piece is the latest creation by Subset and was put in place to mark the activist’s 93rd birthday. However, DCC has deemed it an ‘unauthorised development’, much like a previous work […]

7 years ago

Forget fashionistas, this event is for the fashionmistas out there. Usually after opening with such a woeful line I’d say “I’ll get me coat” and this time is no different except for the fact that said coat will cost me next to nothing and make me look mega trendy. If you’re still with me, I’m […]

7 years ago

Yeah, yeah, we know. September has barely even started and here we are talking about all things Movember. Well, when a deadly brunch in aid of the worldwide charitable movement is announced for just a few weeks from now we’ll just have to plead for forgiveness. Coppinger Row has revealed details of its Mobrunch, an […]

7 years ago

If you’re still kicking yourself about missing out on Fleetwood Mac tickets in June than you can somewhat make it up to yourself this weekend. Taking to the stage at Whelan’s will be the appropriately-named Mack Fleetwood AKA Ireland’s premier tribute to one of the most revered bands in music history. The group are regulars […]

7 years ago

Bad day at work? Order a pizza. Broken up with the other half? Get thyself a pizza. Life falling apart in more ways than you could have ever imagined? Will give you a clue, the solution starts with the letter ‘p’. For generations, pizza has been the ultimate comfort food and the Dublin pizza scene […]

7 years ago

Mario, Street Fighter, Pacman. They’re all here! If you ever find yourself panging for the golden era of gaming, which we all know took place in the 80s and 90s, then you best get yourself down to Dundrum Town Centre before October 15. Giga-bite Café will take pride of place in the southside shopping facility […]

7 years ago

Throughout the summer, while GAA fans were engrossed in the All-Ireland football and hurling championships, a new set of eyes was experiencing all of the drama for the first time. U.S. YouTuber and comedian Josh Pray has been entertaining and in some cases, it has to be said, annoying supporters with his baffled reactions to […]

7 years ago

If you’re starting or heading back to college this month, finances are likely to be tight as you knuckle down to a new year of hardcore study. As most people are aware, a fiver doesn’t usually go very far in Dublin but thanks to LEON, students will be able to stretch their cash a bit […]

7 years ago

Listen up, shoppers. UK clothing and homeware brand Oliver Bonas is opening a new store smack bang in the middle of Dublin City. The shop specialises in everything from fashion to home accessories to jewellery and loads more and the new branch will take pride of place on the corner of Exchequer Street and Drury […]

7 years ago

As you may have heard, the Dublin men’s senior football team go in search of their fifth All-Ireland title in a row on Sunday. Standing in their way will be old rivals Kerry and whatever happens, Dubs manager Jim Gavin’s reputation among the city’s GAA supporters will remain intact. With five Sam Maguires already under […]

7 years ago

“And the Auld Triangle, Went jingle jangle, All along the banks of The Royal Canal” Such is the significance of the Royal Canal to Dublin’s Northside it was immortalised in song by playwright Brendan Behan in 1954. While the ‘jingle jangle’ of the triangle mentioned in the iconic tune refers to a metal one which […]

7 years ago

Looking for a spot to watch the All-Ireland Final on Sunday? You’re bound to find what you’re looking for in this list. However, if none of those tickle your fancy, there is another alternative. Odeon will be showing the final in three of its cinemas throughout the city, namely Coolock, Stillorgan and Charlestown. The events […]

7 years ago

It’s a certainty, isn’t it? Only kidding, folks. Being a Dub, it wouldn’t be like me to count my chickens before they hatch but if you can’t have faith on Jim Gavin’s men after being crowned champions four years on the bounce, when can you? However, such is the dominance of Dublin in the All-Ireland […]

7 years ago

With tickets for this Sunday’s All-Ireland Football Final like gold dust, it’s time to start making plans on where to watch Dublin go for five in a row. Obviously, the city is heaving with suitable pubs but if you’d prefer a bit of fresh air as the action takes place then Dublin City Council has […]

7 years ago

The issue of climate change and what we do about it is something that will come to define our generation. While numerous politicians continue to sweep the crisis under the carpet, one man is on hand to ensure that it remains at the forefront of our thoughts. Not only does David Attenborough educate millions about […]

7 years ago

Before all you old fogeys buy tickets expecting a performance from the famed former Manchester United winger, you’d better read on. Weak jokes aside, UK rapper Giggs has announced a show at the Olympia Theatre this coming November. The MOBO Award winner has experience playing here in Dublin, perhaps most notably at Forbidden Fruit in […]

7 years ago

55 years after his death, Brendan Behan is still revered as one of the most iconic Dubliners. You only need to visit the countless number of pubs where his image and quotes adorn the walls or take a stroll along the Royal Canal where he sits in statue form in Drumcondra. Very much associated with […]

7 years ago

Irish people love doughnuts, of that there is no doubt. For proof, all you have to do is cast your mind back to the autumn of 2018 when Krispy Kreme opened in Blanchardstown and queues of hungry doughnut-lovers snaked around the corners and down the road. For weeks afterwards, locals complained of late-night noise resulting […]

7 years ago

We’re halfway through the weekend and plenty of Dubliners will be fretting about going back to work tomorrow. If you’re one them then we’ve got the perfect solution- jazz. Nothing stirs the soul like enjoying your favourite hot drink to the backdrop of some mellow jazz tunes and if you’re in agreement then the Tram […]

7 years ago

If the weather is Always Sunny In Philadelphia, the same can’t be said for Dublin. Granted, this weekend seems to be pleasant enough so far but summer 2019 has failed to live up the expectations. Still, that never stops millions of tourists flocking to our fair city to take in our museums, parks and, of […]

7 years ago

The Strawberry Hall pub is exactly what some might call one of Dublin’s hidden gems but its charm is no secret to those who frequent it. Nestled down in Dublin’s Strawberry Beds, it has long been a popular watering hole for people in nearby spots such as Lucan, Blanchardstown, Castleknock and Chapelizod. Customers are drawn […]

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