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

An Ghaeilge, our national tongue. Both a beautiful, alluring, intricate language and a handy scape-goat to bitch about everyone and everything around when on holidays. Here are 10 places in Dublin’s fair city you can get your cúpla focal out, without side-eyes from jealous onlookers. 1. Conradh na Gaeilge, 6 Harcourt Street Let’s start with […]

9 years ago

Are you heading to Justin Bieber tonight? Lucky duck. The Canadian superstar is headlining the RDS this evening, with kick-off happening about 7pm.  However, some young fans are keen to see him perform live even earlier than that – and are willing to wait around all day to spot him.  Check out the queues outside […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision in Rathfarnham on Monday morning.  According to Independent.ie, the incident took place oatButterfield Park on Monday at 8.10am. The collision involved a male cyclist in his 50s and a car. The cyclist received serious injuries to his head and […]

9 years ago

It seems that Justin Bieber has had quite the first day in Ireland, hitting up Maynooth hotspot Picaderos, rumouredly checked into Carton House – and now getting some fresh air shooting some hoops in Bushy Park. Boost Bites posted this video onto social media just moments ago where The Biebs can clearly be spotted playing […]

9 years ago

Love burgers?  Love judging? Love jobs that pay you in burgers to judge? We think we’ve got just the thing.  Box Burger have announced that they’re looking for six burger tasters to take on the role of Burger Taster this week, and work with them to create the best burgers ever made. ”The work is […]

9 years ago

There are a few things that will ring true forever and ever. Shops will always store butter, bread and milk at the back Wearing red and green together will always make you look like a Christmas elf And weddings are really, really bloody expensive However, they don’t have to be… We’ve just discovered the wedding […]

9 years ago

Ugh. TUESDAY. Literally. Can’t. Even. Here are 11 reasons why it’s absolutely 100% okay to skip the gym this evening. 1. It’s. So. Cold.  You don’t want to lose your natural insulation, do you? 2. Because there’s important stuff on telly And Netflix. Loads of important stuff. 3. You had a salad for lunch Okay it […]

9 years ago

While most of us spend our morning commute yawning, screeching incorrect song lyrics, or complaining, the humble podcast has been going from strength to strength in terms of making early morning dreams come true.  They’re quite possibly the best thing you can listen to first thing (apart from your boss telling you you’ve the day off) and after tucking into […]

9 years ago

Robbie Williams entertained a sold out crowd at the Aviva Stadium last night and the internationally famous musician did not disappoint.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) on Jun 17, 2017 at 3:22pm PDT Another thing that didn’t disappoint were Irish fans on what is collectively believed to […]

9 years ago

Urban Decay is (finally) opening a stand-alone boutique on Dublin’s Grafton Street this coming Thursday, June 22, and we’re all very excited. But, that’s not all… To kick off the launch in style, the Urban Decay team have announced that there’s going to be some whopper deals for shoppers on the day.  This includes the […]

9 years ago

Have you ever been stuck in work on a sunny day with every fibre of your being telling you to leave? No?  Well, this takeaway on Amiens Street has.  Check out the sign they posted on their door during the great heat wave of yesterday afternoon.  The sign says:  ”Sorry we’re close, we want to […]

9 years ago

Every so often we get sent something that makes us stop in our tracks and fall in love with the city’s people again. This is one of those moments.  Robbie Williams gig attendee Deirdre McCourt sent us in photos of an event that almost overtook the concert itself – a member of An Garda Síochána […]

9 years ago

Were you one of the lucky few who managed to get out in the sun today? Lucky thing.  Chances are, if you were out and about in the city today, you were on the pints. And we can say that confidently due to the SHEER VOLUME of you who all went on the razz today […]

9 years ago

The hot topic of the Eighth Amendment has been at the forefront of the news for months.  Both sides have taken to the streets to shout about what they believe in with regards to the choice argument – and today sees the #Rally4Repeal march take the streets of Dublin.  And boy, did they come in […]

9 years ago

We’re not really sure how to articulate what we’re about to say – but we think we’ve found the best photograph we’ve ever seen.  No, really. Let us give you a clue – a TD, a bag of cans and a mode of transport. Yep. See for yourself… It is a day for it to […]

9 years ago

What’s the only thing better than pizza? FREE PIZZA. And you have the chance to get your pizza-lovin’ mitts on it right now – all you need to do is follow some cryptic clues… Sounds interesting, what’s the scoop? So, turns out that everyone’s favourite Street Art crew All Out Design have hooked up with […]

9 years ago

Passengers travelling on a regional flight from Dublin to Cornwall yesterday were treated to a spontaneous musical performance by what is believed to be a singing troupe from County Cork.  As everyone was preparing to board, the men broke out into a very appropriate and exquisitely harmonised tune. ”All aboard! Last call for those going […]

9 years ago

Two men have been arrested in Dublin’s North Strand this morning.  Gardaí stopped and searched a car in the North Stand area at about 10 o’clock. Gardaí seized a loaded handgun, gloves, balaclava and can of petrol in a car in the North Strand area They’re being held at Mountjoy Garda Station under the Offences […]

9 years ago

Overhead cables on the M50’s Northbound toll bridge have been cut according to the Irish Independent, forcing the Dublin motorway to be closed for a time and reportedly causing over €100,000 worth of damage. The incident is understood to have happened yesterday evening at about 9:30pm.   A man cut a number of wires on the […]

9 years ago

Reeeaallly craving a cup of brew, but not willing to add to the unprecedented warmth of today? Yep, us too. BUT, have no fear. Dublin has stepped up its game, massively, in terms of iced beverages, and is all about providing you with the ice-cold treats you need to make it through today. Here’s our […]

9 years ago

Trouble coming from Down Under today as an Australian journalist from Sky News has actually made the mistake of thinking Sinn Féin is an actual person. Actually.  As posted on Twitter earlier today by @aoifegracemoore and @GarrPhillips, it’s been discovered that a news reporter has only gone and thought that a member of the DUP’s […]

9 years ago

Are you a dad? Do you like pints? And do you think that you deserve something free every once in a while? Well, have we got news for you.  As Wagamama Ireland want to treat all dads this Father’s Day with a complimentary pint on the house. Just for being you!  dad, can you put […]

9 years ago

We love a market. so we do.  And lucky for us – as Dublin’s full of them! Just this weekend you’ll find a plethora of deadly set-ups boasting truly deadly items for sale.  Whether you’re looking for an Adidas bomber or a fresh purple broccoli, you’re sure to find it in Dublin this weekend…  Promise.  […]

9 years ago

There are a few things Dublin’s youths do well: Fill up fountains with washing up liquid Loiter in the background of RTÉ news broadcasts And make entertaining Facebook events around city centre openings This time, it’s the latter.  The new Luas Cross City finally opens today – and we’ve all gone giddy with excitement. So much […]

9 years ago

We here in Lovin Dublin are firm believers that from sudden endings come new beginnings – but we can’t deny that they certainly sting a bit upon finishing.  We’re simply heartbroken to announce that The Butcher’s Pantry on Camden Street has finally and officially closed its doors for the very last time.  View this post […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are just incredible.  Working tirelessly to change Dublin for the better and then posting it on social media to spread awareness.  Just last night, Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished a huge fire from a skip in Cabra and published it onto social media to alert the masses.  A Watch P’boro at a skip […]

9 years ago

In a truly shocking turn of events, a report has found that rent prices have actually decreased in Dublin in comparison to last quarter.  This, however, wasn’t the same in other counties – as the latest Residential Tenancies Board Rent Index shows that rents nationally rose by 7.37% from Q1 2016 to Q1 2017. In stark contrast […]

9 years ago

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has just now begun calling TDs to his office to ask them to be ministers. According to Independent.ie, it was Agriculture Minister Michael Creed who was first to get the call from the newly appointed Taoiseach.  Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross is also believed to have met with Varadkar. […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again when we’ve forgotten about the horrors of last weekend’s hangover, and start dreaming about the possibilities of this weekend. Hopes are high, inhibitions are low – and we’re still dreading checking our bank balance, but we’ll manage somehow.  We’ve tried to cover something for everyone. Now all you have […]

9 years ago

A house in Rathfarnham is currently sealed off as part of the Wicklow Mountains murder investigation by Gardaí. Scattered remains of a woman, who had been reported missing from her South Dublin home on June 2,  were found in the mountains on Saturday and the few days since.   The woman has been named as […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of week again, when we round up the best of the best that the d’internet has to offer.  We’ve gathered up the best of the best, most gaseous of the gas and the weirdest of the bizarre and put them altogether in one nifty piece.  You’re making our job easy so you […]

9 years ago

We’ve written about the one and only Spicebag Cocktail before.  I mean, have you ever heard anything more Dublin? And naturally, we jumped at the chance to pen a little note about it again. The infamous tipple is BACK once more at this year’s Taste of Dublin this weekend. A Spicebag…cocktail? Yes sir.  The Spicebag Cocktail […]

9 years ago

Are you heading to the sold out Robbie Williams gig at the Aviva this weekend? Lucky duck. However, following recent events, new safety notices have been released for concerts – including a particular one for Robbie Williams’ gig this weekend.  The notice includes information on transport, what you can and cannot bring and general access. […]

9 years ago

Well, have we got news for you.  Spotted by Lovin Dublin reader Jennifer Rott, this ‘Studio Apartment’ for rent on Daft is causing some concern to potential Dublin renters.  Possibly because it’s some sort of wooden shed.  A modern, bright and neat shed, we’ll give it that, but a shed nonetheless.  Located on Wainsfort Road, Terenure, Dublin […]

9 years ago

If you’re one of the hundreds who got soaked walking to work this morning, then don’t worry – you are by no means alone.  Weather forecasts failed us all, but we’ve been assured that this is the suss for the rest of the day.  According to Met Éireann: ”Bright or sunny spells at times this […]

9 years ago

Well, we certainly didn’t see this one coming.  Dublin city pub, East Side Tavern, has closed down for good, according to the bar’s Facebook Page. Owners took to social media to announce the closure, thanking their customers for their business over the years.  The short post in its entirety says: “It is with a heavy heart […]

9 years ago

Everyone who’s lived, visited or even been in Dublin will know of the infamously famous Temple Bar. Mecca to hens, stags and general piss ups alike – this holy ground is paved with spilt pints, foreign bodies and signs of a night well spent. If you know what we mean.  It has always, is always […]

9 years ago

Do you fancy yourself as a hot tamale? Is chili your go-to topping? Do you find that nowhere satisfies your heat cravings?  That’s where we come in. Last year, we published this spicy list, but considering the huge amount of new restaurants, cafés and general eateries in Dublin – we wanted to do a whole […]

9 years ago

We reported yesterday that two Victorian homes had been purchased in Clontarf for the sole reason of housing homeless families.  The continued homelessness crisis in Dublin is of primary concern for all of Dublin’s residents – however, the purchasing of two properties on St Lawrence’s Road seemed to irk local residents.  They released a statement […]

9 years ago

Good news for Harry fans as the One Direction crooner has just announced a massive World Tour, and yes, Dublin has made the list.  He just took to Twitter to make the announcement that he’ll be taking to Dublin on April 16.  / / MORE TOUR / / https://t.co/H3YK0AB1qo pic.twitter.com/V46Q49vjJ3 — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) June […]

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

Public servants including gardaí, nurses and teachers are set for a pay rise following the agreement of a new public sector pay deal, according to 98FM. The move is set to benefit those on lower incomes and will also see the threshold pension levy rise. Unions have mentioned that this deal would work out at […]

9 years ago

Your Friday afternoon just got better, as Boojum have just announced that they’re giving away FREE BURRITOS this Friday to their first 200 customers.  No jokes, no gimmicks, no catches – you’ve just got to be down there early.  Boojum is opening up their tenth store at in 63-65 Mespil Road, Dublin 4 and they’re giving away […]

9 years ago

Eleven people have been taken to hospital following an incident at the Poolbeg Incinerator.  The incident is being described as an “uncontrolled release” of lime and involved a breached pipe.  According to the Irish Independent, the breach occurred last night at about 10:45pm, when workers were dismantling scaffolding at the plant and were suddenly surrounded by […]

9 years ago

Blind Date, the world’s greatest dating show is getting a reboot by TV3 this autumn, with none other than Al Porter at the helm, stepping into the role of mischievous matchmaker. Yep, that’s right – the greatest show on Earth is back for business. And they need your help! For those of you too young […]

9 years ago

100 new jobs have been announced for Dublin’s North Inner City.  European gift voucher company Smartbox has a base just off Talbot Street and expanding in hopes to grow its Dublin office. The addition of 100 more workers will see their staff rise to over 500 this year.  The new roles at Smartbox’s Dublin 1 office will […]

9 years ago

Two redbrick Victorian homes have been bought in Clontarf, North County Dublin by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive to house homeless families – combatting the capital’s growing homelessness crisis.   According to the Irish Times, €1.8 million has been spent on the St Lawrence Road buildings, which were purchased to provide accommodation for 13 homeless families, who […]

9 years ago

Dublin traffic is alarmingly poor this evening due to a number of collisions and breakdowns on some of the capital’s main roads.  According to AA Roadwatch, there are delays leaving the city on the Chapelizod Bypass from before the Kylemore Rd junction past the Oval in Palmerstown. This is due to a collision before the J6 Celbridge […]

9 years ago

Allie Sherlock is just twelve years of age, and she already boasts a fanbase that most celebrities would be proud of.  Hailing from Cork, Sherlock has been playing guitar for over three years and shares her talents on Cork’s Patrick Street and Dublin’s Grafton Street often – earning her thousands of fans. Her Facebook page has a whopping […]

9 years ago