Stoneybatter has a pretty impressive selection of great places to eat and drink, and it just got even better.  The Belfry pub has reopened in the heart of the suburb, across the road from Walsh’s.  After lying empty for years, the venue has undergone a complete transformation.  Here’s what it used to look like:  And here’s what it looks like […]

9 years ago

Christmas is just a few days away but we know there are plenty of Last-Minute Larrys out there who haven’t bought their presents yet.  Thankfully if you’ve left all your shopping until now AND you’re totally broke, we’re here to help.  Check out these cute present ideas below – all for sale in Dublin for under 20 […]

9 years ago

Nigel Farage is set to come to Dublin next year to speak at a conference in the RDS entitled “Irexit: Freedom to Prosper”.  The former UKIP leader will appear alongside journalist John Waters, Councillor James Charity and Sunday Times columnist Cormac Lucey. It appears Farage is hoping to convince Irish voters to follow in Britain’s footsteps and leave […]

9 years ago

Dublin is full of beautiful properties but today we’re in love with this Rathgar stunner.  On the market for €1,975,000, there’s no way we could ever afford it but that won’t stop us drooling.  The redbrick Victorian house has been completely restored over the years and is now a charming mix of old and new.  […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade were called out to save a swan in distress at Binn’s Bridge in Drumcondra yesterday evening.  Emergency services were alerted by the Kildare Animal Foundation.  The bird had become trapped in a lock and didn’t have enough space to take off and fly out.  A Watch from Phibsboro were called to a […]

9 years ago

A brand new bar has recently opened in Dun Laoghaire, simply called ‘The Bar’.  It’s in a prime location on 75 York Road in the pretty seaside suburb, so is sure to attract plenty of business.  The decor is hip and minimalist, with lots of unfinished wood, stark lighting and reclaimed school chairs for seating.  They haven’t launched their […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning after attending a washing machine fire in the capital yesterday.  “Occasionally washing machines/dryers/dishwashers develop faults,” they wrote on Twitter.  “Avoid turning them on and leaving the house or going to bed. A smoke alarm should give you an early warning if things are going wrong.” Just last week […]

9 years ago

From the moment I first downloaded Hailo back in 2014, I was in love.  It saved me when I was running late for work, when I was caught in the rain or had to get home after a night out.  I’m not the most organised person and knowing it was there when I needed it […]

9 years ago

We’ve come across some pretty bleak properties in Dublin of late, but this Rathmines “studio apartment” really takes the biscuit.  The teeny-tiny room barely has enough space for you to walk between the kitchen area and the bed.  Every item of furniture is jammed in right beside another – we can only imagine how bad it […]

9 years ago

Depending on who you ask, the 12 Pubs of Christmas is the best craic ever or a scourge on society.  Thankfully if wearing tacky Christmas jumpers and drinking until you vomit isn’t your thing, there are some safe havens out there.  Here are 7 bars that are discouraging or turning away 12 Pubs groups this year. […]

9 years ago

Ok, so if you were forking out €1,050,000 for a house you’d probably expect somewhere a bit bigger and swankier than this.  But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a minute to appreciate this (mad expensive) Monkstown beauty.  The quirky three-bedroom has a lovely living room with a Jotul wood burning stove and an adorable handcrafted kitchen.  […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s Hacienda Bar has always been popular with celebs, thanks to its cool vibe and exclusivity.  So it makes sense that when Ed Sheeran was in town last night, that’s where he went.  The owner, Shay, took to Facebook to post a pic of the two of them hanging out.  Ed is in Dublin ahead of […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t finished (or even started) your Christmas shopping yet, you won’t want to miss this.  There’s a festive market coming to Stonebatter on Saturday and Sunday, with loads of lovely goods made by local vendors.  Expect independently crafted artisan food, hampers, art and design – perfect if you’re looking for a unique Christmas […]

9 years ago

The ISPCC has issued a warning about fraudsters going door-to-door in Dublin and Meath, falsely claiming to be collecting money on their behalf.  Residents in the Rush/Lusk, Portmarnock and Laytown areas have been targeted.  In a statement, the ISPCC said they “do not know these people”.  “We have no record of them collecting on our behalf […]

9 years ago

Some 450 new apartments are set to be built in the Docklands after a site at East Road was bought for over €40m.  It was bought by Glenveagh Properties PLC in a sale targeted at private rental sector developers.  The site is close to the Red Luas line and the 3Arena.  “Securing a site with such […]

9 years ago

A teenager has died after collapsing during a football game in North Dublin last night.  The boy, who is thought to be 16 years old, was playing an U-16 match at the Athletic Union League (AUL) complex on Clonshaugh Road when he suddenly fell to the ground.  The game was abandoned as emergency services were called […]

9 years ago

We’ve had a pretty cold and wintry start to the week in Dublin, and it looks like the bad weather isn’t saying goodbye any time soon.  A snow-ice warning is in place for the whole country from today at 11am until tomorrow at 8pm.  “Widespread heavy and thundery showers during Wednesday and Thursday will produce hail, […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking to save a few pennies before Christmas, you can grab yourself a free burrito at the brand new Zambrero opening on Parnell Street today.  The first 100 customers in the door will nab a freebie, while a 2-for-1 offer will remain in place until 8pm.  The new store is right beside Cineworld […]

9 years ago

We know the property market in Dublin is desperate at the moment, but the least you can expect to get for your hard-earned cash is a real bed, right?  Wrong. This “newly refurbished” studio apartment on the Drumcondra Road boasts a kitchen, a couch, and…that’s about it.  This depressing room can be all yours for just €1000 […]

9 years ago

There are some properties that are so stunning they almost make you gasp, and this Killiney home is one of them.  On the market for a whopping €2.15m, Rock Lodge House boasts everything from a snooker room to a gazebo.  The four-bedroom is beautifully decorated – classically inspired but with modern touches.  Outside there’s a sunny […]

9 years ago

Between buying presents, party outfits, drink, decorations and more, Christmas can be hella expensive.  If you’re looking to save your pennies but still get in the festive spirit, here are 7 Christmassy things you can do for free in Dublin this year.  1. The Snowman  Head to St Patrick’s Cathedral on December 23 to hear the timeless […]

9 years ago

With its boisterous street market traders and interesting ethnic supermarkets, Moore Street definitely has a special charm of its own.  But the basement of the mall beside the Lidl probably isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a cute, vegan-friendly cafe like Moreish Superfoods. Moreish has been open under its current owner (also its chef and […]

9 years ago

A man has reportedly been killed in a shooting in Lucan this afternoon.  A body was found at a house on Woodville Avenue shortly before 3pm.  The alarm was raised and Gardai and emergency services attended. The body of the man, who is though to be in his early 20s, remains at the scene which […]

9 years ago

If we had a cool €3.5 million to spare, we wouldn’t think twice about spending it on this futuristic masterpiece in Dalkey.  ‘Graymoor’ looks like two separate houses, but they are actually linked with an opaque entrance screen.  The decor is modern and sophisticated, with full height glazed windows letting in a huge amount of […]

9 years ago

A Dublin Fire Brigade engine was damaged during a call-out last night after rocks were thrown at one of its side windows.  Taking to Twitter, the emergency service shared pictures of the vandalism, writing: “Sadly, one of our Dolphin’s Barn fire engines suffered window damage tonight, after rocks were thrown at it.” Sadly, one of our Dolphin’s Barn […]

9 years ago

A man in his 40s was injured in a shooting in Ballymun last night.  The incident happened at about 9.45pm in the Coultry area of the northside suburb.  The man, who was shot in both legs, was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment.  The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and investigations are ongoing.  […]

9 years ago

The new Luas Cross City opened at 2pm today, bringing passengers all the way from Stephen’s Green to Broombridge in Cabra.  The line will add 13 new stops over 5.6 kilometres of track and is expected to result in 10 million extra Luas journeys a year. There were huge queues for the first tram and plenty of […]

9 years ago

Services on the Red Luas Line are majorly disrupted at the moment due of a technical fault.  Trams from Saggart and Tallaght are only running as far as Blackhorse, and there are no services at all between Blackhorse and Smithfield.  There is a limited service running between Smithfield and The Point. Services on the Green […]

9 years ago

The new Luas Cross City line is finally launching this Saturday at 2pm, and The Back Page bar is going all out to mark the occasion.  They’ll be giving a free pint or cocktail to anyone who hands over their Luas ticket – because the new Phibsborough stop is just down the road from them, doncha know.  […]

9 years ago

The Stella cinema in Rathmines has been the talk of the town since it reopened at the end of October this year.  And now there’s even more to get excited about, because they’ve released their Christmas movie schedule!  All the classics are there, from Home Alone to Love Actually.  They’ll also be showing new release The Man […]

9 years ago

An investigation is underway at a South Dublin school after an x-rated photo of one of its teachers was found by a student. Last week the teenage boy was given a device which contained a topless picture of the female teacher.  He then copied the image and posted it on social media, where it circulated, the […]

9 years ago

A Garda and another man have been injured in a shooting in Dublin this morning.  The incident happened during a planned search of a house in Barnwell Drive in Ballymun.  The Garda and the civilian were treated at the scene by trained Gardai and members of Dublin Fire Brigade.  They were taken to hospital with […]

9 years ago

A vegan food festival is on its way to Dublin, and loads of our favourite restaurants are taking part! Sova Vegan Butcher, Brother Hubbard, Aperitivo, Shouk, Moreish Superfoods and On The Pig’s Back Eatery will be creating brand new vegan menus with special discounts of up to 15%.  Bombay Pantry and McGuinness Traditional Take Away will also […]

9 years ago

We know the property scene in Dublin is hellish right now, but this is a whole other level.  For €325 a month you can now share a tiny, grotty room in Glasnevin with four other people.  Or for €350, you can share an equally horrible room with three others.  There are nine people already living in […]

9 years ago

Have you ever looked at a house so bright and beautiful, it just puts you in a good mood?  That’s what this Goatstown property is doing for us right now, with its gleaming wood and glass patio doors.  The magic doesn’t stop there, either – the private landscaped garden is absolutely drool-worthy.  Imagine having your […]

9 years ago

I’m not a very glam gal. I don’t know how to contour, I’ve never worn fake tan, and I’ve had a manicure once in my life.  The idea of eyelash extensions always intrigued me though, partly because I’m lazy and they would save me putting on mascara in the mornings.  So with Christmas party season providing an […]

9 years ago

No doubt about it, Donnybrook is a pretty sweet place to live, and it would be even sweeter if we could afford to buy a place like this.  Number 6 Eglinton Park is on the market for a whopping €1.3m, but boy is it pretty.  There’s a massive open-plan living area/kitchen as well as a […]

9 years ago

The Toy Show has been an absolute whopper so far, with kids being dragged across the floor, playing the bagpipes and so much more.  But the highlight for many people watching at home was Adam and Kayla Burke from Cork being reunited with their dad, who had been away in Mali on peacekeeping duties.  That little boy’s […]

9 years ago

Conor McGregor’s solicitor has defended his client’s controversial court outfit choice, saying “that’s what he thought was appropriate for the day”.  Yesterday the Notorious showed up to a speeding charge hearing wearing a green Adidas tracksuit with white runners.  He had sent his solicitor Graham Kenny to deal with the case on his behalf, but the judge then […]

9 years ago

It’s finally December, and you know what that means – Christmas is just around the corner! We’re in full-on festive mode here and counting down the days until our favourite holiday of the year.  Here are seven signs it’s almost Xmas in Dublin! 1. The light are up  Grafton Street is magical, the Christmas trees […]

9 years ago

Cool Runnings may have been released in 1993, but its best lines are still fresh in our memories. Pretty excitingly, two of its stars are in town tonight – and you can meet them.  That’s right, Doug E. Doug (who played Sanka) and Rawle D. Lewis (who played Junior) are here, and you’ll find them at the launch of […]

9 years ago

The area around the docklands can be stressful for drivers at the best of times, and it doesn’t help when people go rogue.  This video of two cars driving in the wrong lane at North Wall Quay was posted on Reddit earlier today, and it’s going viral.  The driver filming the video forces two cars […]

9 years ago

The Dylan Hotel has launched a new hot chocolate menu, and damn it looks good.  There are six different luxury options made with high quality ingredients and toppings sourced from Chocolaterie de L’Opera in France.  Try the super Christmassy ‘Welcome Home’ – a mocha style hot chocolate ganache with tiramisu infusion, gingerbread crumbs and flaked chocolate. […]

9 years ago

The RTE Archives never disappoint, and they’ve knocked it out of the park yet again with this 1994 clip of an 18-year-old Colin Farrell.  The Hollywood star can be seen decked out in a sleeveless shirt and cowboy hat, line dancing away to a Randy Travis song in Break for the Border.  Back then, country and […]

9 years ago

Trinity College has announced plans to phase out the word ‘freshman’ and replace it with the gender-neutral term ‘fresh’.  The move was announced in an e-mail to staff and students today and follows a proposal from the university’s Equality Committee. At the moment, first and second year students are referred to as junior and senior freshmen.  […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the scene of a fire at a pub in Rush early this morning.  Three units from Skerries, Balbriggan and Swords managed to contain the blaze to the bar area.  DFB shared pictures of the fire on Twitter today.  Overnight we fought a fire in a pub in #Rush. The fire […]

9 years ago

Two women are recovering after they were attacked by a seagull in Howth Harbour at the weekend.  The pair were eating chips alongside their children on Sunday afternoon when a bird moved in, 98fm reports.  They were left with cuts to their mouths and one of the women needed a tetanus shot and antibiotics after […]

9 years ago

Are you a lover of all things 80s? Did Patrick Swayze’s gyrating hips spark your sexual awakening? If so, then this is a night you won’t want to miss.  The Sugar Club is having a Dirty Dancing Christmas Party this Saturday, and it looks like a whole lotta fun.  The classic film kicks off at 6.45pm […]

9 years ago

A house on the exclusive Park Avenue in Sandymount was never going to be cheap.  But when it’s decorated this beautifully, you know you’re into astronomical territory.  This gorgeous redbrick home is on the market for “in the region of €3.8m” according to the Irish Times, although Savills Dawson Street are not displaying the price on […]

9 years ago

Coffee is what wakes us up in the mornings and keeps us going late at night, but how much do we actually  know about it?  Well, with Dublin’s new coffee tours, we’ll soon have all the info.  Inspired by the success of Belfast Coffee Tours, this new series will kick off on Saturday at 9.30am.  Participants will […]

9 years ago