Keen to try something different? How about something sweet, light, flavoursome and also totally brand new? Now, we’ve got your attention. Enter, Strawberry Vanilla IPA Rascals Brewing Co. is at it again, with a Strawberry Vanilla Shake IPA made in collaboration with Idlewild bar on Fade St, Dublin. Velvety and rich, this is a down-to-earth IPA, […]

9 years ago

Signs left on Irish shop fronts are genuine works of art.  From this to this to this, notes are the work of the modern day artist, who is in a hoop and needs to leggit. These artists seems to mostly reside in Ireland, with a vast population of them in Dublin – and if you […]

9 years ago

Were you aware that it’s Thai New Year this week? Nope, us neither. But friendly neighbourhood Thai restaurant Saba did. And they’re going all out for the occasion by giving away 100 FREE takeaway lunches this Wednesday, April 12 to a plethora of their adoring fans.  The dishes will be served out on a first […]

9 years ago

Minister for Health, Mr Simon Harris has confirmed that both ‘life-changing’ cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco will be available to patients from next month. Harris responded to ongoing questions in the Dáil with the words: “These drugs will be available to Irish patients in this country from next month” According to The Journal, the HSE […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade rescued 11 people, including at least three children, from a fire in an apartment complex in Tallaght overnight. Seven units were called to the scene on Cookstown Way near The Square shortly before 1.30am. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.  11 people rescued (some from balcony) following a #Tallaght #fire. […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade rescued 11 people, including at least three children, from a fire in an apartment complex in Tallaght overnight. Seven units were called to the scene on Cookstown Way near The Square shortly before 1.30am. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.  11 people rescued (some from balcony) following a #Tallaght #fire. […]

9 years ago

Even though home burglaries have seen a dramatic drop in recent months, the powers-that-be are warning Dublin homeowners to not become complacent coming into the summer months.  According to figures drafted by the Central Statistic Office (CSO), statistics have noticed a 20% drop in burglaries in the Dublin Southern Division, a 32% drop in burglaries in […]

9 years ago

Good news for Irish Roald Dahl fans, as one of his most famous children’s books, Matilda, will be showcased in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, as part of the UK and Ireland tour. Matilda The Musical by the Royal Shakespeare Company will be treating fans to the literary classic in April 2018. Following a month-long […]

9 years ago

A torso has been found in Tolka Valley Park in Finglas, Dublin 11. Members of the Gardaí believe that the body part belongs to convicted rapist James Nolan, whose dismembered arm was found back in 2011 on Dollymount Strand. According to 98fm, the arm is known to be his following extensive DNA testing.   The […]

9 years ago

That’s right my friend; you are not alone. We’ve all had those weird, rambling thoughts as we lie in bed trying to let sleep take over our bodies.  Here are just 59 – a tiny sample, to be fair – that we could come up with. 1. Imagine still having your umbilical cord. 2. Imagine if […]

9 years ago

Bad parkers are a curse of the highest order.  Annoying, useless and just rubbish for everyone involved.  Well, it’s clear the Gardaí think so too, as they’ve highlighted just how bad city centre parking can be at the worst of times with this outrageous snapshot they posted to their Twitter.  Dublin Traffic: Van parked illegally […]

9 years ago

It seems like the Luas Cross City works began some time 40 years ago, but the wait is almost over for Dublin’s newest tram.  Yes, that’s right – the diversions are almost over. The new line is scheduled to be in operation by the end of 2017, with trial runs kicking off this summer.  New […]

9 years ago

Unlike a traditional lash perm, LVL (length-volume-lift) enhances your natural lashes at the root, creating the appearance of longer, thicker lashes. It curls the hair, meaning it looks longer, and then a tint is added to make them look longer. No extensions, no adhesive and no need for mascara. Counting undeniable beauties such as Michelle Keegan and Cameron Diaz as […]

9 years ago

Another day, another brunch story.  The Merrion Inn, located at 188 Merrion Road, Dublin has just announced that they will now be treating the hungry masses to Hollandaise and asparagus as they’ve just launched a brand new weekend brunch menu.  The menu will include favourites such as poached eggs, decadent pancakes and full Irish fry-ups.  To celebrate […]

9 years ago

An American convicted paedophile is due to arrive in the Dublin city centre from the US today, for a month-long visit. According to The Irish Sun, William J Heyduck will be staying on Amiens Street throughout his time in Dublin. This information is known because as part of his travel arrangements in America, Heyduck has to […]

9 years ago

Listen up Disney fans, ’cause this one’s for you.  This Saturday night will see the cartoon classic come to life in one of Dublin’s best-loved venues, The Sugar Club.  The so-called Discotekken Jungle Book Party will see DJs playing oldschool afrobeat, soul, and funk. Manden Express will also be there performing live West African music, […]

9 years ago

Quirky make-up brand Benefit is so much more than just deadly packaging and slick products… The company is also full of charitable souls, who are setting up shop at 53 South William Street today from 12pm – 7pm, running an all pink pop-up charity shop. Pop in to the @Benefit_IRE all pink popup charity shop […]

9 years ago

Looking to get more information on where the world is going? Well, the Social Media Summit is hitting Dublin tomorrow, April 11 until April 12, and is packed full of deadly speakers. According to their website:  ”The Summit will bring together leading Social Media Professionals both nationally and internationally to highlight the importance of incorporating […]

9 years ago

Ahh, dreamy apartments.  Far from them we were reared. However, having an intrinsic want, need and pleasure to have a gawk into people’s houses – pretty sure that notion was invented in Ireland.  So, this brings us to one of the plushest pads in the whole city. Check out the dreamy surroundings of: Alexander Court, […]

9 years ago

Buckets of coloured paint have been used to vandalise the remembrance wall erected In Glasnevin Cemetery just last year to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising. According to the Irish Times, the so-called “necrology wall” has the names of all who died in the rebellion, Irish and British, military, police and civilian inscribed on it […]

9 years ago

House hunting is rubbish.  House hunting in Dublin is horrendous.  And house hunting in Dublin when today’s landlords are charging €900 per month to share a bed with six others is absolutely impossible.  We’ve all been there.  And it seems that it’s come to the stage where we all just have to grin, bear and […]

9 years ago

Following the United Kingdom’s shock decision to leave the European Union last summer, options have since been explored in order to minimise the implications that Brexit will have on global business.  One of these options is to potentially move UK businesses to Ireland. Thus lowering corporation tax, allowing free trade and also the huge benefit […]

9 years ago

We stroll by them every day and pay no heed, but who knew these life-size lumps of stone or metal knew the intricate inner workings of our minds? Turns out they’ve all been there, done that and gotten the bronzed t-shirt. Who knew? 1. When you’re still mad off your head waiting for the bus […]

9 years ago

Whats the only thing that tastes better than food? Free food.  And, as it happens, free food also brings out the mentallers in us when it comes to unorthodox lifestyle habits.  Exhibit A The grand opening of Chili Shack yesterday, where they offered free tacos to all, and this ensued: Food shortages hit hipsters hard […]

9 years ago

Meat and fish lovers, listen up.  Beef & Lobster, one of the swankiest and tastiest joints in town, had just announced that they are now getting stuck into the brunch game – providing truly decadent treats to the hungover masses.  They’re known for their truly whopper portion sizes, great cuts of beef and gorgeously fresh […]

9 years ago

There’s a reason why Ireland doesn’t get a lot of sun.  It’s because when we do finally grasp onto its tender warmness with both hands, we lose our minds a little bit. And when it’s on a Saturday? We lose our minds a lot.  Exhibit A: Dame Lane yesterday evening Nothing like an impromptu street […]

9 years ago

Dublin in the sun is a Dublin like no other.  Smiling faces, sun-kissed foreheads and cans as far as the eye can see. It brings out the best in us all, with creative juices flowing at an all-time high. Exhibit A A crowd of Dubliners decided that after a day of chilling in the sunshine, […]

9 years ago

It’s a sad state of affairs when the absolute dream gals in Tropical Popical are in a tizz.  Anyone who’s had the pleasure of being in their salon knows the sheer tranquility of the bubblegum-hued, flamingo-clad and tropical-themed paradise.  And what’s something that sets them apart from the rest? Lilt. Ah, yes. The sparkling drink […]

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

Stop everything you’re doing right now – as the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived.  Gin Slushies have come to Dublin.  And just look at them… View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Kiltipper Cafe Late Bar (@the_kiltippercafebar) on Feb 22, 2017 at 3:54am PST So beautiful, so blue, so perfect.  […]

9 years ago

A new and controversial sunshine tax could affect Dublin’s outdoor café culture. ”What sunshine?” says you. According to 98fm, new charges are to be brought in for outdoor catering in the city centre. Pubs, cafés and restaurants who once paid €50 for the privilege of using outdoor tables and chairs could see that number increase to […]

9 years ago

We mentioned earlier about how Dublin will be absolutely hoppin’ tonight, and it turns out that not just anyone will be gracing our streets. No, no. Dublin streets will be paved with royalty tonight – as Sir* Craig David will be in the capital, performing a huge comeback gig in the 3Arena.  *may not actually […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you.  Brown Thomas’ Beauty Lounge officially opened its doors last night, and guests were invited in to have a gander, get themselves done up and bask in the reflected glory of the Brown Thomas beauty queens.  The lounge is Ireland’s first ever blow-dry bar and provides everything from back massages to […]

9 years ago

An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was shot in South Dublin last night. According to the Irish Independent, the incident took place at her home on Oliver Plunkett Avenue, Monkstown (pictured above) at approximately 11pm, Thursday night. According to reports, the elderly woman was shot twice in the legs. The victim has […]

9 years ago

Kildare man Trevor Deely was last seen walking home from a work Christmas party, in Dublin City Centre, in the early hours of December 8, 2000.  New CCTV footage has just been released by the Garda Press Office, showing a man, dressed in black, acting suspiciously on the night of Mr Trevor Deely’s disappearance. Deely was […]

9 years ago

People of Dublin are being warned about ticket touts attempting to sell fake tickets to the fully sold-out upcoming Ed Sheeran concerts, happening next week in Dublin’s 3Arena.  According to The Journal, tickets fully sold out for the two shows, set to go on on April 12 and 13, in a matter of minutes.  Peter […]

9 years ago

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you totally covered. Cracking weather and super sunny times aren’t the only things forecast this weekend, as we’ve got a pretty good selection lined-up for absolutely everyone… 1. Darkness To Light: A Secret Line-Up BYOB Gig Hosted by Nialler9, this secret shindig is a one-off gig in […]

9 years ago

Weekends are always big in the city centre. And with the weather set to be so nice, there’s no end to what people might get up to. There are also quite a few events kicking off this evening that may add to the traffic, commotion and chaos that is Dublin on a Friday night – […]

9 years ago

Everyone’s favourite denim-clad nineties girl band, B*Witched are set to return to the stage after 20 years, for none other, than a bingo event. Band members and sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, along with Sinead O’Carroll and Lindsay Armaou, announced that they will be once again taking to the stage almost two decades later to make […]

9 years ago

Into creepy films?  We’ve got just the thing.  Independent Irish film-makers Niall Flynn and James Dennison have come together to form Atlantic Light Productions and make this incredible film on the the subject matter of spirituality. The Making of a Medium looks at the current spiritual revolution from the perspective of the people involved. The film […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. We are both pleased and horrified to announce that Ed Sheeran is officially on the lookout for gingers to organise some sort of sexcapade, in the form of a gangbang.  And no, we’re not joking. Even a little bit.  During a recent interview with Studio Brussel, the talented Brit […]

9 years ago

Four days into the working week and you’re feeling the strain? Don’t fret – you are most certainly not alone. Thursdays can be tough for even the most diligent of workers. A whole other day of pretending to know what you’re doing? How exhausting! You need to blow off some steam – and here’s where […]

9 years ago

Pieta House has garnered a crew of familiar Irish faces, and created a powerful short film to get the Irish nation to wake up and register for the annual Darkness Into Light walk, happening on May 6. Now in its ninth year, DIL will take place in 150 locations worldwide – from Athlone to Ottawa, from Brisbane […]

9 years ago

Gorgeous stately homes go on sale in Dublin, and all around the world for that matter, all the time. So, what makes this one any different? Good question. Well, let’s begin, shall we. 52 Orwell Road is by all means a fabulous establishment.  A property of true distinction, the home is an elegant six bedroom […]

9 years ago

Do you live/work or hang around Dublin 2? Well, if so, you’re in luck – as today, the city centre location could potentially be the catwalk for the likes of Simon Cowel, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne.  Yes, you’ve guess it – The X Factor is back to audition the masses, and things […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you. Upon browsing AirBnB’s Dublin pages, something caught a member of one of our Lovin staff’s eye…  An ensuite bedroom in an apartment in Grand Canal Dock going for €7,993 PER NIGHT.  Almost €8,000 per night for one room. Not even the whole apartment! Don’t believe us? Check it […]

9 years ago

Think you’ve got what it takes? Well listen up – cause this is the audition for you.  The X Factor is making its way back to St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre once more between Thursday, April 6 and Sunday, April 9. The Dublin stop is part of the audition tour that will see the ITV […]

9 years ago

More acts have just been added to this year’s Groove Festival line-up, and they’re not too bad. Not too bad at all…  The deadly little festival returns this August with Primal Scream headlining Saturday 19 and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey giving it loads on Sunday, August 20. Hudson Taylor and Hothouse Flowers have also been added to […]

9 years ago

Howiya, Dubliners.  Think you know your stuff? Think again.  As this quiz is set to separate the Dubs from the dopes… Well, how’d you get on? Let us know in the comments. READ NEXT: PIC: This Is 100% The Most Ruthless Thing You’ll See Today

9 years ago

Have you been around Merrion Square in the past while? Well, then you may have noticed the worst buzz we’ve seen in a while.  Behold: @LovinDublin I have seen it all now ruthless clampers pic.twitter.com/ow3oXSKU0X — Gearoid Kelly (@GearoidKelly90) April 5, 2017 Jaysus. Carroll’s buses are often used for school tours or tourism visits around […]

9 years ago