“DON’T BE DICK.” Ah, lads. Ads on the side of the bus are loud, dramatic and are meant to make a big impact. Dublin City Council’s new ad about recycling is all that and more. Calling on people to reuse more, the ad reads, “200 million disposable cups are thrown away each year.” “DON’T BE […]

8 years ago

Lads, this is it. Harry and Meghan will visit Dublin next month. In a tweet, Kensington Palace confirmed the trip saying the pair will arrive on the 10th of July for one night. It also said the pair are “looking forward to learning more about Ireland’s history and experiencing its rich culture, as well as […]

8 years ago

Fancy an afternoon of food and wine? If this sounds like a bit of you, then join Pichet for their six-course Taste Of Summer menu this Sunday. You will indulge in delicious food and expertly picked wine designed by head chef, Stephen Gibson. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pichet (@pichetdublin) on […]

8 years ago

A group of local artists have launched a campaign to stop the “greying” of Dublin by painting over murals. The local group, SUBSET, are angry about the removal of the Stormzy and the Maser Repeal the Eighth murals, among others. Dublin City Councils said they broke planning rules, but the campaign believes the system governing […]

8 years ago

Start saving those pennies. The average house hunter in Dublin has a budget of €315,000 for their prospective home, according to data from Perfect Property. While the majority of searches on Perfect Property reveal that the average house hunter has a budget of €315,000, there are some extreme exceptions with 4% of Dubliners having a […]

8 years ago

This is a great idea. The National Museum of Ireland has begun to preserve the artwork created by both sides during the Eighth Amendment campaign. After the vote, Brenda Malone, one of the curators of the National Museum, took to Twitter to ask people for artwork, banners and posters for the collection. I’m collecting for […]

8 years ago

Yaay! The sound lads down at Burritos and Blues are giving away free burritos between 4:30pm and 6:30pm today at their IFSC location. Their new event, ‘Treat Yo’self Thursdays’ is starting today which means they’re going to have lots of stuff to give away. They will have a prize wheel set up outside where you […]

8 years ago

The sun seems like a distant memory at this stage. Met Éireann has issued another warning for eight more counties as Storm Hector is set to hit the country tonight. Donegal, Mayo and Galway have already been issued with an orange alert for winds of up to 125kph and the possibility of coastal flooding from […]

8 years ago

These guys are showing no signs of slowing down. Five Guys are set to open another location at the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords, later this year. The 3,000 sq ft unit will serve Five Guys’ iconic menu of fresh burgers and fries. The restaurant will also include Coca Cola’s Freestyle touch-screen soda machine, which […]

8 years ago

This would be a weekend well spent. Flavours of Fingal, on the 23rd and 24th of June, is back for another jam-packed weekend of events. It combines the best bits of a food festival and an agricultural show in the beautiful gardens of Newbridge House and Farm in Donabate, Co Dublin. Here’s a quick rundown […]

8 years ago

Kerry is probably one of the best counties to visit for a weekend getaway for two or on a trip with friends. It has a wide range of unique Airbnbs as well as a dog-friendly hotel to stay in, the food options are pretty daycent and did we mention the spectacular views? So we were […]

8 years ago

The pain of losing your garden might be worth it after all. Homeowners set to lose part of their front garden because of the new bus routes could get tens of thousands of euros in compensation. Announced yesterday, the project could affect up to 1,300 people. According to Independent.ie, the compensation paid to those affected […]

8 years ago

Sometimes life is just that sound. Very sound. On Thursday, The Hard Rock Café in Dublin are celebrating 47 years in the capital by offering customers their Ordinary Legendary burger for just 71c. Topped with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, a golden fried onion ring, crisp lettuce, vine ripened tomato, and served on a toasted brioche […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade have rescued a dog after it got stuck in-between four walls today. The doggo, known as Bell, couldn’t get out by himself so owner Alan decided to ring Swords fire station to enlist the help of Dublin’s finest. Bell is now reunited with his owner and the lads at Dublin Fire Brigade […]

8 years ago

Ben Howard has announced a Dublin date in his winter headline tour next year. The ‘Only Love’ singer will play the 3arena on the 25th January 2019. He will also play this year’s Electric Picnic. Tickets priced at €45.05 go on sale at 9am this Friday, 15th June via the usual outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie. Perfect […]

8 years ago

Farewell to road frontage. Plans for 16 new high speed bus corridors will see up to 1300 people in Dublin lose their gardens or parking spaces. Under the new initiative 230km of expanded bus lanes and 200km of cycle lanes are to be constructed over the next 10 years. The National Transport Authority says the […]

8 years ago

Monday evenings are never boring with Dublin Comedy Improv and their weekly performance at The International Bar. The weekly gig, going since 1992, is performed by experienced improv actors and loved by visitors and locals alike. Actors include Ian Coppinger, Joe Rooney, Paul Tylak, Kevin Gildea, Dermot Whelan, Michelle Read, Tara Flynn, Danny Kehoe and […]

8 years ago

Water restrictions to Skerries and other areas including Barnageeragh, Hamilton Hill, Town Parks, Newtown Parks, and St Patrick’s Close will remain in place until the end of the week. Irish Water has said that despite reservoir levels returning to 75% on Sunday the restrictions would remain in place until levels go back up to an […]

8 years ago

Life just got a little bit better. The line-up for the Eatyard Crisp Festival has just been announced and we’re very excited about it. From the 14th – 17th June, Eatyard and The Bernard Shaw will bring you an extensive crisp menu with some tasty extras. The pop ups will include O’Donnell’s fairground games, a […]

8 years ago

Stop. The. Lights. Harry and Meghan will be making a visit to the capital next month with reports saying that the visit could likely fall on Friday the 13th. As first reported by Independent.ie, the couple will be here in an official capacity with a series of engagements planned throughout the trip. It is not […]

8 years ago

It’s BAAAAACCCCKKK. The Summer Wellness Events in Clondalkin are back with more sessions of yoga, meditation and pilates than ever before in the Round Tower Garden beside The Happy Pear in Clondalkin. Due to last year’s enormous success there will now be Saturday (10am) AND Sunday (9.30am) classes. The line up consists of well known […]

8 years ago

It’s Friday so naturally you want to know what’s on this weekend.  Why not take a trip out to South Strand in Skerries where the Midsummer Festival kicks off today with events across the weekend from carousels to live music. A festival by the beach AND the good weather is forecast to stay? It really couldn’t get much […]

8 years ago

People around Skerries are being urged to be cautious about the amount of water they use.  Irish Water has said it’s experiencing an increase in demand, and a drop in water levels. The notice is in place for the foreseeable future as the warm weather looks set to continue into next week.  #IWDublin: Consumers in […]

8 years ago

Let’s admit it, we all love the chance to forget about adult responsibility now and then. In fact, we’re pretty damn good at it, grabbing every opportunity that comes our way. And what better way to relive your childhood than flying a kite for the day? The Dublin Kite Festival is back this Sunday on […]

8 years ago

We couldn’t love her anymore. Dublin-based jewellery designer, Chupi and her team have created necklaces for each of the 280 women who are in the capital for the Dublin Honours Magdalenes event this week. They attended a special reception at Áras an Uachtaráin and a gala dinner at the Mansion House in Dublin yesterday as part of the […]

8 years ago

A new ‘superpub’ on Harcourt Street has been approved despite initial objections from Dublin City Council and a planning inspector. As first reported by The Times Ireland, a number of buildings on the corner of Harcourt Street and Montague street will be transformed into a pub and restaurant. Dublin City Council opposed the project saying there […]

8 years ago

You couldn’t make this up. Some things are quintessentially Irish because the logic behind them won’t be found anywhere else.  Sure, other countries are lauded for their practicality and efficiency but we have a very special way of solving problems that will only ever make sense to the people of Ireland. And we’re sorta proud of […]

8 years ago

American rock band, LCD Soundsytem, will be taking to the stage tonight at Malahide Castle with Lykke Li and Shit Robot as support acts. Tickets are still available for the gig – yes, we know it’s a school night BUT it’s a short week and the weather is good, so that justifies it in our […]

8 years ago

The Bank Holiday Friday that keeps on giving. ???? If you’re out and about town right now you might catch a glimpse of Oscar winner, Jared Leto, who performed with his band, Thirty Seconds To Mars, at the 3arena on Wednesday night.  One lucky Dubliner managed to spot the actor and get a picture with him outside Cornucopia on […]

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If you’re in two minds about how to start your Bank Holiday weekend than this could be for you.  The National Concert Hall is showing the critically-acclaimed 1976 film, Taxi Driver, with a live performance from the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.  The film portrays Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old honorably discharged U.S. Marine who becomes lonely and depressed living in isolation in New York City.  […]

8 years ago

Union Café, a 130-seater restaurant, is due to open in Churchtown by the end of the year. The group behind the new eatery, PressUP, are moving their Mount Merrion café of the same name to the Churchtown location and it is reported by the Irish Times that the original café will be demolished to make way […]

8 years ago

Dublin Port will be looking a little different this weekend.  The Tall Ships are back this with 16 ships on show from Liverpool as part of the Tall Ships Regatta 2018. For those of you that fancy having a gander, the smaller ships will be docked at Grand Canal Dock while the larger ones will found […]

8 years ago

No more leaving glasses on your bedroom window after a night out.  Dublin Fire Brigade has warned people that household items like glasses, mirrors and crystal vases can cause a fire on sunny days if the light is reflected on a flammable surface.  In a video posted to Twitter, they warned people to “make sure yours are […]

8 years ago

We’ll be seeing more bikes in the capital soon as a new stationless bike scheme was launched in Dublin today.  As first reported by the Journal.ie, Dublin City Council has granted licenses to two operators to provide bikes in the city.  Unlike DublinBikes, the new scheme will not have rental locations. Instead an app will be […]

8 years ago

Bank Holidays are beautiful aren’t they?  We look forward to them as much as we look forward to Christmas. Well, nearly as much as Christmas anyway. Planning what to do with those three glorious days can be hard though, because there is so much to choose from.  So, we’ve rounded up five events this weekend […]

8 years ago

Electronic music producer and DJ, Deadmau5, is coming to District 8 in Dublin this November. This will be the Canadian DJ’s first gig in Ireland since 2014. Tickets will start at €20 and will go on sale this Friday at 9am from Eventbrite. Deadmau5 at D8 FUUUCK OFF — ella (@elladunne_) May 29, 2018 READ NEXT: WATCH: The […]

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A Dublin-based artist has created several illustrations charting a journey through the north and south of inner city Dublin taking inspiration from James Joyce’s Ulysses by tracing part of Leopald Bloom’s walk through Dublin. Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday is a collection of twelve illustrations by Eva Kelly which starts on the northside with the Oval public house on […]

8 years ago

A beauty-lovers dream.  Penneys has launched two new beauty pop-ups in their Mary Street and Blanchardstown stores. Customers are now able to get their nails done in their Mary Street store thanks to a collaboration between Penneys beauty range, PS… and Nails. Treatments include a mini manicure, pedicure and gel polish with prices ranging from €10 – €30. […]

8 years ago

Free comedy gig and half price pizza – not bad for a Monday night.  The Woolshed Baa & Grill is having another free comedy gig tonight with food and drink deals.  Resident host Ruairi Campbell, Fiona Frawley, Ritchie Breen and the award-winning Jim Elliot will take to the stage from 8:30pm. And the best bit? […]

8 years ago

Tesco Ireland will open one of its largest stores today in west Dublin today.  The development will span 60,000 square foot in total and will be environmentally friendly with energy-saving measures, advanced lighting, heating and cooling systems and waste recycling facilities. The €30 million development will create 175 jobs and will feature a Costa Coffee, a […]

8 years ago

When we reported that Prince Harry and Meghan planned to make Ireland their destination for their mini-moon, there was a lot of speculation around where they would visit. It has just been announced that the couple will be staying in Dublin for two days before travelling further afield.  It might be the only time the pair […]

8 years ago

Teenagers of the ’80s, rejoice! Boy George and the Culture Club are coming to the 3Arena this November.  Most famous for their pop hits including Karma Chameleon, Do You Want To Hurt Me and Time (Clock Of The Heart), the band are considered one of the most well-known and influential bands from the ’80s. This is […]

8 years ago

Free speech is a great thing isn’t it? Especially when it throws up gems like this one spotted at St.Stephen’s Green yesterday and posted to the Photos of Dublin Facebook page. The upcoming referendum has proven to be quite emotive on both sides, but this picture has confused people more than anything else with many pointing […]

8 years ago

This new hotel is gonna be mahoosive. Construction is already underway on Ireland’s first ever Hyatt hotel which will open opposite St. Patrick’s Cathedral next May. The “luxury lifestyle” hotel, which is being developed in partnership with the Athlone-based Hodson Bay group, is targeted at “millennial-minded travelers who want to be in the middle of the […]

8 years ago

Six time Grammy award winner, Lauryn Hill, is coming to the 3Arena this November.  Hill is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her iconic debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, in 2018 with a world tour of the same name. The Killing Me Softly singer will kick off the UK and Ireland leg of her tour in […]

8 years ago

A French air traffic control strike is affecting all flights to and from France today.  The strike started at 5pm yesterday and will continue until 4am tomorrow morning, according to Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus and Ryanair are among the airlines that have cancelled flights as a result of the industrial action, which is part of a […]

8 years ago

The days of waiting an age for the dart is over…hopefully. Transport Minister, Shane Ross has said a ten minute DART service will be introduced later this year. The minister was at a round table discussion with 70 reps for various organisations including the unions, the National Transport Agency and disability campaign groups. As first reported by 98fm, […]

8 years ago

This looks class. Tasty Threads vintage store and Neighbourhood (NBHD) coffee are throwing a party to christen their new home in Middle Abbey Street and they want you to join them. The BBQ starts at 5pm and music starts at 6pm with tasty tunes from Sally Alana Foran a.k.a. Sally Cinnamon as well as drinks provided by Jameson. This […]

8 years ago

As Dublin rental prices continue to climb upwards, (much to the dismay of, well, everyone) the size of the accommodation seems to be getting smaller and smaller.  At the start of May, average rental prices in Dublin increased to €1,875 per month, making them €430 a month more expensive than at the last peak of the […]

8 years ago

The Cat Lounge in Smithfield has done it again.  As if playing with the kittens wasn’t enough, they are now offering two hours of cat meditation.  Yes, two hours of meditation where you can de-stress while the fur babies play around you.  It’s described as the “ultimate de-stressing session” with soft music and dim lighting.  And […]

8 years ago