Some Dublin Bus services will be disrupted next weekend due to a 10k road race. Seven southside routes will be affected on bank holiday Monday. In addition to Monday’s disruptions, the Nitelink will not run on Sunday despite venues staying open. Here are the disruptions to watch out for over the weekend. Bank Holiday Monday […]

8 years ago

Can you think of anything more relaxing or mindful than yoga with cats? Nope, neither can we. The amazing events are hosted by Cat Lounge Dublin in Smithfield and will be running throughout August but the next one is the 6th of August at 12 pm. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite. Unfortunately, the Cat […]

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There have been two shootings in Ballymun. A man in his 30s was shot in the leg at 4:10 pm in the Shangan Green area. Just after, five shots were fired at a house in the Belclare View area of Ballymun. No one was injured but one window was damaged. It is believed that two […]

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An Irish Rail worker was severely injured when he was attacked by three men at Connolly Station on Saturday morning at 8:30 am. The group of men became aggressive when the male Irish rail worker asked them about a dog they had brought into the station. According to Dublin Live, the worker was assaulted and […]

8 years ago

Cheryl is reportedly working on a new project in Ireland. The singer was seen in Dublin airport yesterday. According to 98fm, Cheryl is in the capital to film a cameo in a new children’s movie, Four Kids and It. Based on a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, it tells the story of four children on holiday […]

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The construction of rapid-build apartments in Dublin city centre is set to get underway with delivery planned for next March. A second set is planned for Dublin’s northside. The first rapid build estate was built in Ballymun two years ago with similar sites installed in Drimnagh, Finglas and Darndale. According to the Irish Times, the […]

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Gardaí are urging people not to share fake warnings of kidnappers on social media or WhatsApp groups. This comes on the back of an image of a foreign man, wrongly accused of being in the child abduction group, was shared on Facebook over 2,000 times. According to the Irish Examiner, it has been claimed that […]

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Remember the days when studios were cheap? Yeah neither do we. Ok, that’s it, we’ve gotten to the end of our tether with this housing crisis craic. Week after week, month after month the price of renting keeps going up, and there seems to be no end in sight. It would be somewhat bearable if […]

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Hello new gym clothes, goodbye money. Leading sport and fitness clothing brand, Gymshark, is opening a pop-up in Dublin this weekend and we’re a tad bit excited. Whether you’re a gym fanatic, or you just love how comfortable athleisure is you probably know about Gymshark and how fabulous their clothes are. And if you don’t, […]

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One in 10 bus routes in Dublin will no longer travel directly into the city centre from the suburbs under the new redesign, ‘Bus Connects‘. The National Transport Authority (NTA) chief, Anne Graham, told the Dáil Transport Committee that it was designed to be a be a better service but some people would have to […]

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Wings Food Fest is back and we’re very very excited. Our love affair with chicken wings knows no bounds so when we heard this finger-lickin’ festival was back we knew we had to tell you. The festival is gonna be packed with plenty of wingtastic pop-ups and activities for lovers of the humble, but mighty […]

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We’ve had some weird weather in the last 12 months. First there was Hurricane Ophelia in October, and then we had the Beast from the East in March. And then we had a heatwave that has caused a drought and we’re living under water restrictions. So yeah, it’s been eventful. The warm weather has also […]

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If you’re quick, you might see Post Malone strolling around St. Stephen’s Green. He was spotted in TGI Fridays by one fan who ended up having a pint and some chicken wings with the sound rapper. Either that or he a pint with the best lookalike in the world. And we’re not jealous at all… […]

8 years ago

Picture the scene: Enda Kenny on the dance floor of Coppers, tie around his head, pint of Hophouse in hand, singing along to Maniac 2000. Now while we have no actual evidence that his happened (we can dream), the former Taoiseach was spotted outside Dublin nightclub, Copper Face Jacks last night, so we think it’s […]

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Dart services have been suspended for the rest of the day between Bray and Greystones as the rail tracks have been affected. According to Wicklow fire service, the fire started at Bray Head and had a clear path to travel down the cliff face near the dart line. The steep cliff face gave a protected […]

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We’re not able. Had a bad day? Have some ice cream. Had a good day? Have some ice cream…there really isn’t a bad time to eat ice cream. Except for the people who eat it on a walk during the winter, yizzer all mad… So when the guys down at Lauderée announced their new product, […]

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Are you trying to figure out what to have for lunch right now? And are you called Maureen or Goran? Well, you can get lunch absolutely FREE today at The Back Page in Phibsboro. Yes, that’s right. Absolutely free. All you gotta do is drop in before 3:30 pm to claim it. Oh, make sure […]

8 years ago

Thank you, gin gods. For the gin OBSESSED among us, this new gin tree will be essential for your next party….that’s everyone right? This engineering marvel will allow you to make and beautifully display your favourite gin cocktails. Your guests will then be able to pluck their drinks from carefully structured branches. But enough talking, […]

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An ambulance was called to Dublin Airport earlier today when the crew reported feeling unwell during a flight from San Francisco to Dublin. Paramedics were waiting for Aer Lingus Flight EI146, as it landed just before 1 pm today. The passengers were kept on the plane as a precautionary measure while the seven crew members […]

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Cant. cope. A Harry Potter convention is coming to Dublin, and we’re already fishing out the movies for another movie marathon. It will be held in the Red Cow Moran Hotel on the 3rd and 4th of November. The convention promises to be ‘immersive, intimate and fan focused.” View this post on Instagram The magic […]

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Needless to say we’re a tad bit excited that Prince Harry and Meghan are finally in the country. We haven’t stopped refreshing our Twitter feeds since last night to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous couple. They met the “Teaset” (to quote one bumbling royal correspondent) and attended a summer garden party at the British […]

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A senior Garda officer has been “appointed to examine all the circumstances” surrounding the discovery of a loaded submachine gun by a member of the public in Dublin. It is thought to belongs to the Emergency Response Unit which is currently policing the inner city to keep the Hutch Kinahan gangland feud in check. According […]

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Nooooo. Dublin’s Cat Lounge is closing down and we’re devastated. The lounge gave visitors a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life while chilling with cats and kittens. It was pretty dope. Writing on Facebook today, the owner said, “ I writing to share the terrible news that Cat Lounge […]

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No ticket to Longitude? Don’t worry because there’s a music festival right in the heart of Dublin city this weekend that you should check out. ‘Dublin Goes Country’ celebrates everything that makes American Country music great with fantastic acts, delicious food and fun for the whole family. View this post on Instagram Enjoying watch the […]

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It’s Monday, so let’s be honest, we could all do with a laugh. And what better way to laugh then at a FREE comedy gig in the heart of Dublin city? Located on Parnell Street, the Woolshed Baa & Grill’s free comedy gig will kick off tonight at 8:30 pm. Monday Giggles at the Shed […]

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Did someone say pints? Probably not, but it’s the weekend so we all know there’s only one thing on our minds. Lovely pints. And what better place to have a drink in the city centre than a pub you probably pass every day, without having a notion that a glorious beer garden was waiting for […]

8 years ago

If you’re tryna get that beach bod, we would advise you to look away now. Every week, our audience tag their food porn pics with #LovinDublin, and we love having a look through our feed to see all the great dishes people are eating, or the food on offer from eateries across the city. And […]

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The itinerary for Harry and Meghan’s visit next month has been finalised. Hallelujah. Last week we told you it was likely the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would visit Croke Park to learn about the history of the GAA and the significance of GAA to Irish life. This visit is now confirmed. The couple will […]

8 years ago

Sometimes life just gives you a gift. Things are certainly starting to heat up in the World Cup with Spain, Germany and Portugal all gone from the competition. So, it was no surprise that a fair number tuned in to see England defeat Columbia earlier this week. With all this drama, you’re probably going to […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning about the dangers of fires starting near or inside tents. The warning comes as the heatwave continues across Ireland. On Twitter, the lads at Dublin Fire Brigade said that a tent can go up in flames in less than 60 seconds. The post reads: ‘Camping? Kids camping in […]

8 years ago

This summer is different from all the rest. Every year we hope and pray that we’ll get more than a couple of days of sun so we can get out and enjoy everything this beautiful city has to offer. And every year, we’re sorely disappointed. Our pasty arms remain pasty and we look to holidays […]

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Excellent news. The guys over at Steam Dublin have added four sandwiches to their menu, and we’re pretty darn happy about it. The four sambos include some classics like Ham and Cheese, Chicken Club, Tuna Mayo and a Veggie option. If you haven’t been to Steam on Fenian Street yet, you should definitely get yourself […]

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Shamrock Rovers are the pride of Tallaght and now The Hoops can actually bag you a free burger. Wowburger in Tallaght will be giving away free burgers to every tenth customer who mentions ‘Shamrock Rovers’ when they make their order tomorrow (Tuesday July 3). You all know that we’re low-key obsessed with Wowburger, so much […]

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New cocktails are life’s little gifts. As you can probably tell we are cocktail obsessed here in Lovin Dublin, so we are always on the hunt for new tipples to enjoy at the weekend. Fire Restaurant and Lounge on Dawson street have just announced their new ‘Cocktail of the Moment’, Tikki Nights. Tikki Nights promises […]

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Isn’t it well for some? Two Pups Coffee in Dublin 8 has announced a new summer closing time an hour earlier than usual. Taking to the ‘gram to make the announcement, they guys at Two Pups said they would be closing at 4 pm with the kitchen closing at 3 pm. We don’t blame […]

8 years ago

Sick of the sun? We feel you. As much as we love the sun, we can’t love every minute of it. We’re too pasty for that lark. Sometimes we just need a break and what better way to escape from the sun for a couple of hours than by soaking bopping to some good tunes? […]

8 years ago

We’re all suckers for a daycent food porn snap and this week our community have outdone themselves. There have been some seriously beautiful snaps, tagged with #LovinDublin, over the past seven days that are guaranteed to make you drool. But enough talking, these scrumptious pics speak for themselves. Plant Power View this post on Instagram […]

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More and more brands are making a real effort to do some good in the community these days, and we love to see it. Irish makeup brand, Madison Makeup, is donating 25% of all sales from today until Sunday to LGBT Ireland. To celebrate Pride, the brand teamed up with influential members of the LGBT+ […]

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Veggies and Vegans, rejoice! A new plant-based restaurant is opening tomorrow on upper Dorset Street at 5pm, and we’re very excited about it. Veginity, which started life as a food truck in an industrial warehouse in Portabello and a pop up at Eatyard, is making its way over to the Northside. Founder Mark Senn has […]

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A family was rescued from a gorse fire yesterday in the Dublin mountains. A TV3 cameraman can be seen helping the family emerge from the smoke. According to 3news, the family’s car caught fire after it came off the Old Military Road. Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted a photo of the car. “Unfortunately a car was […]

8 years ago

Move over doughnuts, a new bun has rolled into town and is making serious waves in the lunchtime markets around Dublin. How Bao Now serves the increasingly popular Taiwanese snack, Bao, which is considered the hamburger of Taiwan due to the wide range of ingredients used in the filling such as pork, chicken, fish or […]

8 years ago

A man allegedly emerged from the bushes while masturbating near a woman last Thursday in Santry park. The man reportedly followed the woman, who was out walking, when she tried to move away. According to Dublin Live, the local walks in the park every morning before work. “I was walking in the park as I […]

8 years ago

The Wellington Weekender is back again this year with a stomping line-up. The music, food and drink festival takes places in the Workman’s Club, Bison Bar & BBQ and WOW Burgers and will see performances from superb artists this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, David Kitt will be taking to the stage at the […]

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DART drivers are saying, due to fears for their safety, they will not drive past Connolly station after 7 pm on Friday night and over the weekend, unless Irish Rail addresses their concerns. The drivers, who notified Irish Rail of their intention, are refusing to drive past Connolly following recent attacks in what they are […]

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Several fires have broken out in Dublin due to the warm weather, according to Dublin Fire Brigade. Taking to Twitter, the lads at Dublin Fire Brigade, said they would be expecting more fires as the warmer weather kicks in next week. They also warn that cigarettes can easily cause fires in sunny weather. “Firefighters from […]

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An investigation has been launched after a woman alleged she was raped in Blanchardstown. The incident happened in Corduff park in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A man is due to appear in court at a sitting of Blanchardstown District Court at 10.30am on 22nd June 2018. It is believed he has been questioned […]

8 years ago

While it’s always nice when businesses make an effort to spread some Christmas cheer, no one has ever wanted or needed seasons greetings in June. It’s much too sunny for that. So, this sign from Dublin Bus is probably a mistake, but we couldn’t help having a little chuckle at it. Thanks to BeltLad for […]

8 years ago

If you’re didn’t manage to get a ticket to Body & Soul, this gig may tickle your fancy instead. Get yourself down to the Bowery this Saturday because naughties rock band, Crazytown, will be performing. The Bowery has emerged as one of the best places for live music in Dublin with one of the rappers […]

8 years ago

Harry and Meghan look set to visit Croke Park during their trip to Dublin next month. It is thought the prince will try his hand at hurling as well as hearing about the events of Bloody Sunday and the significance of GAA in Irish life. While the itinerary is still being finalised, plans for a […]

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An individual known to Gardaí is thought to be responsible for a violent attack on a woman earlier this week, while on the run from jail. The incident occurred in the victim’s apartment on Cork Street in Dublin 8 on Monday night. The victim was threatened at knifepoint while a sex attack was carried out. […]

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