The first new building to be constructed in Dublin’s IFSC (Irish Financial Services Centre) since 2003 is nearing completion, with a confirmed completion date of September 28.  ‘The Exchange’ building was revealed this week and The Cosgrave Property Group, in partnership with IPUT plc. The first tenant to arrive at the 105,000 sq. ft. building […]

9 years ago

We have a real soft spot for Drumcondra in our office. The area boasts history, gorgeous terraced homes and a real sense of Dublin within its boundaries – and of course, the best place to get your barnet trimmed in town.  Hession Hairdressing Drumcondra, a firm favourite with both locals and celebrities, has recently undergone […]

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. Nostalgia 2. Shun the […]

9 years ago

More puppies have just been seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port. According to Revenue, the little of pups were neither micro-chipped nor had pet passports – as is legally required when travelling to the UK.  The incident occurred following a questioning of two Irish people aboard.  They were travelling to the UK, and did not have pet […]

9 years ago

Good news for Dublin’s Southsiders, as a brand new Aldi superstore has opened in the beautiful coastal town that is Blackrock.  The German supermarket giant is the very first retailer to sign up to get involved in the soon-to-be refurbished and extended Frascati Shopping Centre. The grocery store is set to be an ‘anchor tenant’, joining […]

9 years ago

Ryanair head-in-command Michael O’Leary was in flying form (sorry) on RTÉ’s Today with Sean O’Rourke and Joe Duffy’s Liveline programmes yesterday, where the controversial MD spoke all things seat reservation charges in a heated debate.  Sean O’Rourke read out a tweet which criticised Ryanair’s randomly assigned seating, describing it as “Ryanair’s rip-off seating policy”. News of such a […]

9 years ago

A housing development set to include 550 homes for North County Dublin has been approved by Fingal County Council. The development, which is an intrinsic part of Phase 1 of the Baldoyle-Stapolin local area plan, allows for the construction of a brand new village on a site near the coast of Baldoyle. The site on […]

9 years ago

A man in his 20s has been arrested at Connolly Station following the discovery that he had a firearm in his possession.  It’s understood that the man boarded the 15:20 train from Connolly to Belfast, where Gardai later arrested him. He’s is currently being detained at Store Street Garda Station. READ NEXT: This Iconic City Centre […]

9 years ago

Ah, Jaysus.  A pint to an Irish person is way more than just a tasty beverage.  It’s a matter of pride. It’s a barometer of currency exchange and it’s an end-of-week treat that shouldn’t put a massive dint in your wages Well, unless ‘the one’ turns into ‘the twenty-five’… Sent into us by Lovin Dublin […]

9 years ago

We love snooping around lavish gaffs.  In fact, one of our favourite past-times is perusing through Daft.ie and looking at palaces we’ll never be able to afford. But while that’s all fun and games of a slightly tormenting variety, we never thought we’d someday be playing the same sort of game with Airbnb. But here […]

9 years ago

It turns out thunder doesn’t only happen when it’s raining – as Ireland’s sunny spell is set to be brought to a halt with an array of thunderstorms and lightening bouts later this evening.  According to Accuweather, there’s set to be ”showers and thunderstorms around Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon”. Moderate risk of Thunderstorms overnight tonight […]

9 years ago

Dublin cyclists live in their own special world. They’re nifty, quick and can manage to somehow weasel their way out of any situation. However, sometimes, they go too far… Check out this guy who got caught rotten on the M11 with a makeshift motorcycle made up of a normal bike and a PETROL ENGINE.  DIY […]

9 years ago

We’ve just heard some of the best news in ages – a giant ball pool for adults is coming to Dublin at the end of this month.  Less than two weeks away, from July 28 to Sunday 30, Merrion Square will become a hive of activity for those who love playing the games of yore.  […]

9 years ago

Have you ever been clamped? If so, you’ll know the particular type of heartbreak that goes along with it.  Crushing. Painful. Heartbreak.  Fresh off the back of potentially new public-led clamping laws, we’ve been sent in an utter monstrosity of a clamp attack, right in the heart of the city centre.  Cracking clamp job on […]

9 years ago

‘Tis a far cry from shaved heads and red zippys McGregor has come – but it seems that the Crumlin native’s roots are hard forgotten, as this photo of the young star was published to Twitter just yesterday. The photo, taken five years ago, was posted by fellow MMA fighter Tommy ‘Titanium’ Gunn. In the […]

9 years ago

We’re so lucky that we’ve got so many great places right on our doorstep in Dublin. Since we’re facing on a sunny Sunday, you’ll surely want to do something nice, so why not take a short journey to someplace special?  You’ll surely find something you like among in one of these eight spots… 8. Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for information and witnesses following the assault of a man, who subsequently died, in the early hours of this morning in North Dublin.  According to the Irish Independent, the incident happened in Swords in North County Dublin at around 3am. A road at the junction of North Street/Seatown Road to North Street/Entrance to […]

9 years ago

With Wimbledon in full swing, we wanted to let you know about another very exciting grass court tennis event taking place much closer to home next week… YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS is a comic re-staging of the greatest grass court rivalry of the modern era, starring Gift Grub’s Marion Rosenstock as Bjorn Borg vs Apres […]

9 years ago

Born Optimistic, in conjunction with Aidlink, launch brand new night “WoW Women on Wednesdays” to showcase the best of female music, comedy and spoken word, and raise funds for girls’ rights and education projects in Kenya. Launching this Wednesday, July 19 at 7pm in Whelans – WoW will feature performances from Eve Belle, Alicia Byrne Keane, NC […]

9 years ago

Dublin is beautifully unique in the way that you’re never too far from the coast – so fresh sand, salty sea air and all of its illuminating properties are never more than a DART trip away.  The capital’s coastline is as vast as it is rugged, and it almost seems that there’s a beach for […]

9 years ago

Stuck on where to go for dinner as of late? We’ve got just the thing.  Peperina Bistro Garden in Ranelagh kicked off the summer with an Argentinian BBQ to die for – and the sumptuous meals they were cooking up proved so popular, that they’ve only gone and added it to their regular weekend menu.  Choose […]

9 years ago

Newly-opened bar and terrace Roberts’s is to remain open, after a judge adjourned a court case taken against the venue this week. We wrote just a few weeks ago about how the Temple Bar restaurant had been taken to court by Dublin City Council in a row over fire safety. While the Council claimed that the […]

9 years ago

Well, what a day for Raheny. An incredible  Wuthering Heights dance lesson happened this morning, with dozens of Kate Bush fanatics dressed up in their garb. The event kicked off today in at Anne’s Park, with Paul Allen PR on hand to video the bizarre routine in all its glory.  A bizarre set of circumstances […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s newest tourist attraction has opened in West Dublin, and we’re all very excited about it.  The brand new Round Tower Heritage Centre is a €3.5 investment into enhancing the historic Round Tower with an interactive interpretive centre, a monastic garden and a fabulous Happy Pear Café.  Family friendly, accessible and bringing to life the […]

9 years ago

The IFI is currently screening a film that all Dublin cat-lovers would be (meowing?) mad to miss.  Entitled Kedi, this charming film tells the tale of seven roaming felines in the city of Istanbul.  The bio says: ”Hundreds of thousands of Turkish cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of years they’ve wandered in […]

9 years ago

In a noble attempt to help a sick child and her strong-willed mother, local artists from Dublin and further afield are coming together in an attempt to raise some money, awareness and spirits in an otherwise sorrowful situation.  Kila’s Rónán Ó’Snodaigh, Paddy Casey, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill (SON) are among some of the Irish […]

9 years ago

Dublin Airport is currently in the middle its busiest summer ever, which is causing huge problems in their enormous car parks.  The parks are full to the brim, and a new Irish company is putting out a call to action.  Parkpnp is urging local residents and businesses to consider renting their spare space to holiday-goers who […]

9 years ago

It’s being reported that one of the most dangerous breeds of jellyfish has been spotted in the sea near Sandycove, South County Dublin.  The Lions Mane has hundreds of tentacles capable of causing severe stings to humans.  Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council took to Twitter to bring the creature to people’s attention, advising swimmers to stay out of […]

9 years ago

The day has come everyone. This is what your sweaty prancing in Mother has been waiting for. This Saturday, in the gorgeous surroundings of St Anne’s Park, Raheny, a gathering of Kate Bush lookalikes is set to perform the dance of her magnum opus, Wuthering Heights. This performed dance is set to be one in a […]

9 years ago

Yep, you read that right – Dublin is getting a brand new Wowburger to add to the already incredibly popular trio of burger havens in Workmans, Mary’s Bar and the Ranelagh Triangle.  And the new location is… *drumroll please* TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24.  Yep, according to the Wowburger website, the dreamy burger joint is setting up shop […]

9 years ago

The ever social media savvy people at Dublin Fire Brigade have just issued a public warning about the dangers of using bike locks on human bodies, following the rescue of a man who accidentally stuck one onto his neck. DRB shared images of the mishap on their Twitter page, choosing to leave the identity of the […]

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

Want to help save the polar bears and the Arctic Circle, but you’re not quite sure how to when living in the city? Well, we’ve got just the thing.  Obeo is a compostable box for clean and easy food waste recycling. Simply pop open on your counter top and fill with food waste. When it’s […]

9 years ago

This year’s Beatyard is just around the corner, and while some are looking forward to its stellar line-up – we’ve got wind of what food will be in store over the weekend.  And let us tell you, it’s more delicious than ever.  First up is Seth Troxler’s Smokey Tails, a first for Dublin following its London opening, Box Burger and […]

9 years ago

What’s the only thing better than brunch?  Bottomless brunch, duh. Flowing drinks, no responsibilities – and enough varied egg styles to shake a Bellini at.  Heaven.  And it seems that Dublin has hopped aboard the bottomless bandwagon, with yet another fine south side establishment adding never-ending drinks to their menu.  Enter, McSorleys of Ranelagh The D6 […]

9 years ago

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran broke all sorts of records over the weekend by selling out a whopping fourteen gigs across Ireland and The UK for his highly-anticipated 2018 tour.  The Yorkshire man boasted huge ticket sales across the U.K also, announcing four additional stadium dates to accommodate his legion of fans.  Sheeran stated on his Instagram his shock […]

9 years ago

Two Luke Kelly statues are to set be erected in Dublin city centre.  The Dubliner passed away in January of 1984 of cancer.  According to Dublin Live, an exception was made to allow two memorials of the musician following the Kelly family’s dismay with the modern artwork piece commissioned by local authorities.  The first of […]

9 years ago

One man has been arrested after he pulled out what appeared to be a fake gun on a Dublin DART this afternoon.  The train in question was travelling from Connolly to Tara Street at around 3pm today. Allegedly, the man took out the imitation weapon and pointed it at another passenger. Customers on the DART carriage […]

9 years ago

Niall Horan has just announced that he is taking his Flicker Sessions 2017 tour to Dublin.  The Mullingar native is set to play The Olympia Theatre on August 29. Tickets for the Dublin date go on sale Friday, July 14 at 9am from Ticketmaster outlets and online.  And yes, this will definitely sell out.  Hello lovely people, I’m […]

9 years ago

Sometimes, weekend plans in Dublin can sort of feel like the same thing over and over.  Pub. Dinner. Pub. Club. Afters. Repeat. However – celebrating all things fun, different and somewhat deadly is BPM (Beats Peace Mayhem). Two DJs from Tralee, who are doing something very different in Dublin Harbour – Boat parties.  After the […]

9 years ago

Have you ever wished there was more to Summer days than just drinking? Well, have we got news for you.  Manhunt is the murder mystery game that’s taking over the world at the minute. Competing with up to 100 other players on the day, your group of Sherlocks must track down 18 virtual-witnesses placed all over […]

9 years ago

What’s the only thing better than delicious artisanal roasted coffee? Delicious FREE artisanal roasted coffee. And this morning you can bag yourself just that – at Scoop, Aungier Street. All you have to do is like and share this Facebook post in order to treat yo’ hardworking self to some free brew.  It’s just that […]

9 years ago

Morning Gloryville has earned itself a name amongst the Dublin fitness elite as being the best way possible to kick start your morning, mind and metabolism on an otherwise potentially dreary day. Getting together with like-minded people to groove the morning away is a sort of therapy that can’t be described in a number of […]

9 years ago

Slap bang in the middle of the summer, both Dublin’s Merrion Square and Cork’s Fitzgerald Park are home to the biggest street performance festival in the world.  Yep, the world. This year, alongside the world’s best street performers, the festival is celebrating its 12th year with expanded programming in children creative and cultural workshops, family […]

9 years ago

Well, this is a real blast from the past.  Uploaded by popular Facebook page Rare Irish Stuff just today is this video of Bob Dylan chatting with fans in Dublin back in 1966, who are just desperate to get his autograph. The singer-songwriter refuses to, stating they ”don’t need it”, which causes the fans to […]

9 years ago

Dublin is absolutely filled with treasure troves of beauty – with places like the 40 Foot and Bull Island, we’re just spoiled for choice when it comes to places to explore.  However, we think we’ve found where we want to go next. This video of Lambay Island, sent into us by talented videographer Mark Broderick, […]

9 years ago

Ah, the Kiwis. God bless them and their stellar good looks, incredible sports skills and beautiful country. Must be hard. However, despite their winning of the genetic lottery, the Kiwis lack one thing that we have in droves – the ability to do an Irish accent.  Their hilarious attempt is highlighted in the latest Air […]

9 years ago

Should you have found yourself strolling down Camden Street as of late – you may have noticed a clatter of young lads standing atop the Dublin 2 restaurant Green 19, singing a tune you may know from The Simpsons.  And no, we’re not kidding.  The Ramparts Chamber Choir Dublin treated the good people of Dublin to […]

9 years ago

Thinking of ditching the tent and going all out for festival season this year? Well, Charles Camping has just the thing. Brought to our attention by Lovin Dublin reader Nikki, this 2004 Eriba Touring Puck 120GT has everything you could possibly need and more – and that’s certainly reflected by the price tag.  A perfectly lovely […]

9 years ago

He gripped the country last year starring as protagonist Nidge in the gruesome Love/Hate, but is Tom Vaughan Lawlor set for Hollywood stardom with his next role? Photos have appeared online of a man that looks strikingly similar to that of Mr Vaughan Lawlor filming a fight scene with none other than Benedict Cumberbatch for […]

9 years ago