Inspirational story comin’ atcha this Monday morning. Porterstown Park Run is an organised 5km that occurs every Saturday mornig at 9:30am in Porterstown, Dublin 15. An established set-up that encourages all to embrace the fresh air, regardless of your fitness levels.  It’s become a bit of a breeding ground for inspirational people, with all people […]

9 years ago

There are a few things in this world that we can be sure of: Roses are red Violets are blue and The South Side / North Side rivalry will live forever Encompassing this in the best way possible is comic group Giz A Laugh – who’ve just uploaded a video of Deirbhile getting lost in […]

9 years ago

Travelling upon the glorious blue and yellow wagons that are Dublin buses gives you inside access to the makings of, the inside track and the inner psyche of Dublin and all of its inhabitants.  The people who make up the city are funny, brilliant and somewhat nutty – and that’s just how we like them.  Par […]

9 years ago

Ah, Summer.  The dreamiest of seasons.  We’re big fans of the summertime here in Lovin Dublin, and so we’ve teamed up with Boots to sort you guys out and act as a check list for every summer essential you could possibly need.  Going abroad? We’ve got you covered. Suffering from hayfever? Don’t you worry, bud. Want […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s Quays are this weekend being taken over for a festival to celebrate all that the city has to offer, locating itself right in the thick of it.  Everything kicked off last night, with festivities running all the way along to Sunday night with load of free gigs to be enjoyed across the weekend, such as […]

9 years ago

American triple threat Jason Derulo has just today announced his second UK and Ireland arena tour which is set to take place next March.  The ‘Talk Dirty To Me’ star will return to Dublin’s 3Arena, on March 22 and the SSE Arena Belfast the night before. Tickets go on general sale from 9am next Friday, August 25 and will be available […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of week again where last weekend’s hangover has finally left us be – and we start thinking about what we’re (and our hearts, heads and feelings) are going to get stuck into this weekend.  Thus continuing the Circle of Life.  This weekend has loads going on, with activities suited to the faint-hearted […]

9 years ago

Ah, Summer.  The dreamiest of seasons.  We’re big fans of the summertime here in Lovin Dublin, and so we’ve teamed up with Boots to sort you guys out and act as a check list for every summer essential you could possibly need.  Going abroad? We’ve got you covered. Suffering from hayfever? Don’t you worry, bud. Want […]

9 years ago

Keen to try something new but not sure where to go?  We’ve got just the thing.  Peploe’s on St. Stephen’s Green has just re-opened following a massive refurbishment – and the Dublin 2 restaurant now boasts even more to offer than before.  First of all – the interior is beauuuutiful.  They describe their new look […]

9 years ago

The ESB has warned that three Dublin neighbourhoods are currently suffering a power outage. The areas in question are: Brittas, Tallaght and Citywest.  The Irish electricity provider have mentioned that they are currently dealing with faults in Tallaght, Citywest and Brittas in County Wicklow – and have stated that power outages may occur during the […]

9 years ago

A new book featuring 100 Irish and International artists sharing their combined love of food and art will go on sale for charity this week.  Syrias Vibes will launch The Artist’s Cookbook with an event in one of Dublin’s coolest spaces – Airbnb’s European Headquarters. The initiative aims to help raise funds to support displaced people in […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again. The time where we share the very best of Irish Twitter on our social platform to show off what a gas bunch you all are.  G’wan you! This week is no different, you guys have killed it once more. Just see for yourself… 1. Diet and nutrition Tesco […]

9 years ago

Ah, summer.  The dreamiest of seasons.  We’re big fans of the summertime here in Lovin Dublin, and so we’ve teamed up with Boots to sort you guys out and act as a check list for every summer essential you could possibly need.  Going abroad? We’ve got you covered. Suffering from hayfever? Don’t you worry, bud. Want […]

9 years ago

Got your results today? Well done you! Whether they’re good, bad or indifferent – you completed a monstrously difficult task and you deserve rewards. Preferably, of the edible kind.  And you’re in luck – because none other than Harvey Norman are sorting you out with tasty treats as a welcome-to-the-real-world starter pack.  The treats will […]

9 years ago

Gavin James has announced that he will be performing an intimate headline performance at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin on December 6 2017.  The Irish singer-songwriter too to Facebook to announce the great news.  Ideal Christmas gift, no? Tickets priced from €38.50 inclusive of booking fee go on sale at 9am next Wednesday, August […]

9 years ago

Are you finally getting the chance to head off for a few days of well-deserved peace? Lucky thing.  Well, while we sit here feeling consistently envious until you return – we’ve decided to share a few nuggets of information we’ve gathered over the years – on what exactly you need to bring on your excursion […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. Very few things make us happier than a good deal on some good treats. And we’re very, very happy to announce that we have a brilliant one. The good people at Fade Street Social by Dylan McGrath have answered our champagne-craving-no-money-saving prayers and are offering a bottomless Mimosa […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of week again where last weekend’s hangover has finally left us be – and we start thinking about what we’re (and our hearts, heads and feelings) are going to get stuck into this weekend.  Thus continuing the Circle of Life.  This weekend has loads going on, with activities suited to the faint-hearted […]

9 years ago

Ah, summer love.  The most powerful of forces.  Powered by tanned skin, sunshine and some of the world’s most beautiful sights – this invigorating energy can’t be broken by much.  Except for mosquito bites. And chronic sunburn. And blisters.  Yep, blisters will do it.  Lucky for you – we got the skinny from Boots on […]

9 years ago

No plans for tonight? Well, you’re in luck – ’cause we’ve got the best gig ever for you to get down ‘n’ dirty at, right smack bang in the middle of the city centre.  Fehdah, Irish festival favourite and Nialler9 regular, are launching their EP in the Sugar Club tonight – and it’s the best […]

9 years ago

A motorist driving under the influence has been arrested in Tallaght this morning. The motorist also broke laws by driving with no tax, insurance, NCT and, shockingly, no front wheels.  An Garda Síochána took to Twitter to announce the maddening discovery. DMR Traffic arrest intoxicated disqualified driver in Tallaght with no Tax, Insurance, NCT – […]

9 years ago

It appears that this week’s horrifying Dublin housing story of a room in a portakabin in Drimnagh going for €1300 a month didn’t scare people off – as people are still queuing in droves to get the chance to view a house in Dublin city centre.  Check out this picture taken by Irish radio presenter […]

9 years ago

One of Dublin’s largest hospitals, The Mater Public in Phibsborough, Dublin 7, experienced a huge IT error just this week – forcing ambulances to divert patients to local hospitals.   The error, which occurred on Wednesday, also meant that doctors were unable to access records, meaning a whole array of appointments at the medical facility […]

9 years ago

A controversial weedkiller, that is believed to be carcinogenic to humans, is set to be banned in South Dublin by the end of this year. The weedkiller contains glyphosate, a substance that has been deemed ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’ by the International Agency for Research Against Cancer (IARC). According to The Herald, South Dublin County Council and […]

9 years ago

Ryanair has announced an Autumn flash sale on flights across Europe where punters can pick up cheap flights from as low as €14.99. The discounted flights in question are for those keen to travel to somewhere in Europe between September and November. However, you’ll have to be quick off the mark to book, because but you […]

9 years ago

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.  What was once known to many as the Standard Life building on O’Connell Street, was transformed back in 2015 into the illustrious Coco Bó, an ice cream parlour, chocolate factory and coffee hub, all in one. Tipperary man Martin Ryan was at […]

9 years ago

Get that Friday feeling with an early morning caffeine fix! Payment app Circle want to pick up your coffee tab from Two Fifty Square cafe in Rathmines tomorrow morning from 8.30am until 10.30am.  What a great way to edge yourself nearer to the weekend.  All you gotta do is is: Sign up for the Circle app (’tis free […]

9 years ago

Gluten has become a bit of a dirty word in recent years.  And while some can’t bear to hear people talk about their aversion to the storage protein composite, coeliacs the world over are beaming with pride as supermarkets across the country now boast whole Free From sections.  Menus also have catered to the intolerant […]

9 years ago

One of the most stunning events in the stargazer’s calendar is set to take over Dublin skies this very weekend.  The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on the night of Saturday, August 12 – although you’ll still get excellent visibility on August 11 and 13.  The shooting stars, which are estimated to be […]

9 years ago

Weekends away are beautiful things.  Providing excitement to the weekend prior, giving you stories for the weekend ahead and allowing you to get the fullest out of your two days abroad – there’s nothing quite like them.  However, trying to pack effectively after work on a Thursday sometimes finds us forgetting the bits and bobs […]

9 years ago

Dublin city centre is getting a little more magical today as South Leinster Street, Dublin 2 is currently being given a facelift in the form of a Disneyland Paris mural. It’s the European theme park’s 25th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion – Breakaway, the Official Distributor for Disneyland Paris, has commissioned an amazing […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s main motorway, the M50 is ”completely blocked” by emergency services as they deal with a crash on the southbound side of the motorway at the M1 interchange. Traffic is slow in both directions as a result.  AA Roadwatch took to Twitter to say:  “The M50 southbound is completely blocked at the moment just after […]

9 years ago

Sofar is a global community made up of an expanding network of artists and music lovers.  This community is attempting to create a new way to listen to live music – and it may be one of the most exciting things to happen to gigs in years.  They’re attempting to set up a global festival, […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again. The time where we share the very best of Irish Twitter on our social platform to show off what a gas bunch you all are.  G’wan you! This week is no different, you guys have killed it once more. Just see for yourself… 1. Karma Send prayers & […]

9 years ago

A director from Temple Street Children’s Hospital has stated that children as young as 15 months are currently being treated for obesity in the treatment centre. The ‘W82GO’ centre in Dublin saw 459 children between September 2015 and September 2016 – including a toddler who was just 15 months.  Dr Grace O’ Malley, director of […]

9 years ago

Members of An Garda Síochána in Balbriggan, County Dublin have identified the body of a man discovered in Ballyboughal, North Dublin. According to 98fm, it’s understood that the body belongs to 32-year-old Mr Michal Kurek. His body was found in a laneway just outside Ballyboughal at about 10:40am. Kurek, originally from Poland, had been living in […]

9 years ago

Missed mass this morning? Not to worry my friend – as the Sabbath ceremony is coming to you in the form of a decadent meal with thanks to the lovely lot at Eden, South William Street.  And we have been warned that while this is brunch, it’s not as we know it.  The (un)holy event […]

9 years ago

Expect traffic to be at a standstill in Dublin city centre today following an incident at Steeven’s Lane, resulting in the Red Line Luas service being disrupted. The tram is currently not travelling outbound from Heuston Station due to the incident.  No outbound service from Heuston outbound due to incident on Steevens Lane. — Luas […]

9 years ago

There are very few things purer than Don Conroy.  The NCAD graduate, children’s book writer and owl-drawer extraordinaire was invited to take part in a drawing class at Beatyard – where he could explain to Dublin’s festival circuit how to sketch the perfect bird.  @donconroy @BeatYard Draw with Don! #Beatyard #donconroy pic.twitter.com/MpDWUejrek — richieconroy (@richieconroy) […]

9 years ago

Feeling mindful? Would you like to feel a bit more so? Well, have we got news for you.  For those of you who are keen to get in touch with themselves a little bit more, Rachel Somers of Somers Psychotherapy along with the help of Monique Tijtel have decided to start up mindfulness courses in Clondalkin, […]

9 years ago

A physical fight between two young men occurred in the Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street just an hour ago.  The incident also involved an older man and several security guards, who attempted to stop it.  The video, shared on FM104 Phone Show’s Twitter, shows the fight which kicked off inside the Centre, across from O’Brien’s.  […]

9 years ago

Bad news for those travelling to the match today – as the M50 is absolutely shut down by the country’s many GAA fans gone to watch their teams play at Croker.  Armagh are playing Tyrone earlier in the day and Dublin are taking on Monaghan later this afternoon.  Photo cred: Niall Dowdall Why is the […]

9 years ago

Sometimes you come across a gaff and just think ‘woah’. Recent examples include this insanely beautiful house, dubbed ‘Casa Mia’, located in the plush suburb of old Foxrock, County Dublin. This incredibly appealing detached double fronted family residence covers c. 2,465 sq ft altogether, with a detached Mews of 1,210 sq ft standing on landscaped grounds of excess of one […]

9 years ago

There’s quite a lot to say about the humble chip. Not one to rise above its station, never too far in your time of need and always ready to lend a hand – there’s not much our starchy side kick can’t do.  So we’ve decided to honour it in its many forms, and highlighted the very best variations […]

9 years ago

Do you like good coffee?  And great toasties? And how about being by the sea? Well, we think we’ve found your new favourite place – as Happy Out Café has just opened it’s doors in a shipping container in Bull Island, Dublin Bay.  The humble Happy Out has already become a firm favourite with locals […]

9 years ago

RTÉ ice guy is all of us, in one way or another. Work, college, relationships – we all slip up one way or another. …he just managed to do it on TV. But now, for the first time ever, thanks to Fuppin’ Eejits, we now see what exactly happened just before the infamous fall. Fantastic […]

9 years ago

Just when you think you’ve seen it all… Check out this gas clips where Pat Kenny says ‘gee’ loads of times.  While, yes, he is referring to ‘ghee’, the sister product to butter, we can’t help but hear ‘gee’ and die laughing.  Fantastic stuff once more from Ireland’s number one broadcaster.  READ NEXT: WATCH: This Episode […]

9 years ago

A staple in most homes in Ireland – Father Ted is what we were all reared on. And, as it happens, it’s the same across the water. The deadly show was produced for British viewers by Hat Trick Productions for Channel 4, perfectly explaining why it has made the list of the top 10 British sitcoms ever.  Yes, ever.  […]

9 years ago

Never before have we ever been so appreciative of chips… Upon browsing d’internet, we stumbled across the wonder of wonders that is De Mad Hoor Mob(ile) Burger Van.  Why there’s a bracket in the name, we’re not entirely sure, but what we do know is that they provide good times, tasty treats and fantastic craic […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of week again where last weekend’s hangover has finally left us be – and we start thinking about what we’re (and our hearts, heads and feelings) are going to get stuck into this weekend.  Thus continuing the Circle of Life.  This bank holiday weekend has loads going on, with activities suited to […]

9 years ago