Tickets for Britney Spears’s gig at the 3Arena this summer went on sale at 9am morning and sold out in mere minutes.  Loads of fans were left disappointed, and even more so when they saw touts putting tickets up for resale straight away – at an insane mark-up.  While ticket prices for Britney’s August 20 concert started […]

9 years ago

Three men have been arrested following a robbery of a pharmacy in Kilbarrack yesterday evening.  Just before 6pm, the men entered the pharmacy on Greendale Road armed with knives.  They demanded cash and drugs and threatened staff.  Gardai arrived at the scene and arrested two of the men on the spot.  The third man was […]

9 years ago

An American student in his 20s was injured during a shooting attack on the South Circular Road last night.  The innocent bystander was hit during a failed assassination attempt on another man, who is thought to be a senior associate of the Hutch family, Dublin Live reports.  Others ran for cover as shots were fired near the National Stadium, […]

9 years ago

A new shopping and residential complex is on its way to Castleknock, containing several stores and a cafe as well as eight apartments and a medical centre.  The €15m project was given the go-ahead in the High Court yesterday, The Journal reports.  Lidl will be the anchor tenant and create 60 jobs, 30 of them permanent.  The […]

9 years ago

Penneys opened a brow and nail bar in its Mary Street store way back in 2014, and it’s been a huge success.  Well, brace yourselves gals, because it’s about to get even better.  The bargain retailer is adding a pop-up hair and make-up salon to its offering, and the prices are too good to resist.  Customers […]

9 years ago

The Year of the Dog is here, and that means there are loads of fun canine-themed events going on around the city. As part of the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, fans of man’s best friend can check out everything from talks to theatre.  Highlights include a dog life drawing class, a dog-themed tour of the National Gallery, […]

9 years ago

Aungier Street is about to get a brand new cafe – where you can pay in cryptocurrency.  Crypto Cafe will open on Monday and serve a variety of hot drinks, sandwiches and freshly baked goods.  A member of staff said that initially the cafe will only accept a few forms of cryptocurrency. “We will support more […]

9 years ago

Here’s some news to brighten up your Thursday – Ireland’s first Krispy Kreme has been given the official go-ahead.  And it gets better…It’s going to have a drive-through! The info was published on the Fingal County Council website this week, and spotted by food writer Caitríona Redmond.  Krispy Kreme have been granted planning permission for […]

9 years ago

Have you ever noticed that the plant pots on the Southside are way better than those on the Northside?  Well, they are, according to Councillor Niall Ring.  Ring has accused Dublin City Council of discriminating against the Northside by kitting out Henry Street with plant boxes that look like they were “thrown together by a […]

9 years ago

The social media influencer at the centre of last week’s “bloggergate” scandal has revealed she received death threats after a controversial e-mail she sent went viral.  Elle Darby from Bath was outed by Paul Stenson, owner of The Charleville Lodge Hotel and The White Moose Café in Phibsboro, after she asked him for a free stay at his […]

9 years ago

A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about Skinfull Affairs – a lovely little beauty salon on Exchequer Street.  I usually get my brows done there because they’re fairly affordable and always do a good job.  I’m not vegan but I like the fact that all their products are cruelty-free, and when I heard about their new “vegan manicure” I was intrigued […]

9 years ago

Clontarf’s seawater baths are set to reopen to the public next month after a €2.2m refurbishment.  Guests will be able to order coddle pizzas, whole chickens and seaweed cocktails – but not swim in the water.  The owners of the facility claim they need help with funding to open it to the public, and have approached […]

9 years ago

So it turns out we’ve been getting overcharged by the Luas this whole time without ever realising it.  Passengers have been wrongly charged peak fares because the clocks on several validation machines were running fast.  Transdev has blamed “clock drift” for the problem, 98fm reports.  “It is possible that PC clock drift can occur due to […]

9 years ago

Five people had to be evacuated from a housing complex in Coolock after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.  The blaze started at about 1.30am in the Glin Court flats, Dublin Live reports.  Five fire engines attended the scene and Dublin Civil Defence provided emergency accommodation for the evacuees.  Overnight […]

9 years ago

Storm Georgina wreaked havoc across Ireland last night, and a national wind warning is still in place until 9am today.  Gardai have warned of spot flooding on Dublin roads, so take care if you’re out and about.  #DUBLIN Gardaí are warning of some flooding near the junction of Baskin Lane and Clonshaugh Rd. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE — AA […]

9 years ago

Red Line Luas services are only running between Tallaght and The Point this morning due to a “signalling issue” at Fortunestown. There has been no service between Saggart and Belgard since at least 7.30am.  The Luas website claims that coaches are servicing the affected stops but commuters are complaining that there’s no sign of them.  Not […]

9 years ago

Dublin has gone mad with the notions recently, from fancy boutiques to gourmet doughnuts.  They aren’t always a bad thing though – sometimes they just mean we have more exciting options to choose from.  Here are 7 delicious dishes that would make your granny do a double take.  1. Mac and Cheese – Skinflint  There’s […]

9 years ago

Earlier today Michael D Higgins presented Liam Neeson with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. The actor received the honour for his work with UNICEF, for promoting Irish tourism and raising the country’s profile overseas. Michael D made a lovely speech praising the “splendid Irish man”, whom he said was a a “worthy recipient”. But it […]

9 years ago

A car was stolen in the Baldoyle area of Dublin this morning while a young child was sitting in the back seat.  The infant escaped without injury after the vehicle was taken from Park Vale at around 7.30am.  The car was found in Clongriffin 45 minutes later.  No arrests have been made so far, and […]

9 years ago

Sean Spicer is in Dublin ahead of his appearance on The Late Late Show tonight, and seems to be making the most of his time here.  Last night he treated himself to a pint of Guinness in Doheny & Nesbitt on Baggot Street.  He posted a picture of the drink on his Instagram with the caption “Welcome […]

9 years ago

Dublin has been named one of the top cities in Europe for residential landlords.  According to a report from German investment manager Patrizia Immobilien, the capital stands out for its rapidly rising property prices and rents and lack of new builds.  “The interest rate picture in the eurozone could hardly be rosier for real estate investors; […]

9 years ago

Fingal County Council has issued a warning to drivers to be careful after emergency treatment was required on roads across North Dublin last night.  Temperatures dropped “significantly” below what was forecast, creating ice which needed to be gritted at the last minute.  Crews were mobilised across Fingal from 11pm.  Road surface temperatures are significantly below […]

9 years ago

Stoneybatter is so packed with great pubs and restaurants that the locals are spoilt for choice, and another major contender has just entered the ring.  The Belfry bar reopened in the heart of the suburb last month after lying empty for seven-and-a-half years.  It underwent a complete make-over over the space of just a few weeks, going […]

9 years ago

The famous Howth trams were decommissioned and replaced by buses in 1959 – but they could soon be set to return.   A new study has been carried out into the viability of bringing back the trams and suggests several possible routes.  Local people are in favour of trams running between Howth Dart Station and the Summit pub, […]

9 years ago

Two gangs in Dun Laoghaire are believed to have joined forces to target wealthy South Dublin areas.  The gangs, which are well known to gardai, commit dozens of burglaries and car thefts a month.  Areas which have been targeted by them recently include Dun Laoghaire, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Monkstown, Dalkey, Killiney, Sallynoggin, Cabinteely, Shankhill and Clonskeagh.  It’s […]

9 years ago

Poor aul Parnell Street gets a bit of a bad rap. It’s true that it’s pretty tatty, and there are plenty of derelict buildings and graffiti-covered walls dotted along it.  It’s incredibly central – just steps from O’Connell Street – but so neglected, and it has been for years.  Will Luas revive poor blighted #ParnellStreet. […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are currently tackling an enormous blaze at a recycling plant beside Dublin Airport. There are eight units at the scene of the St Margaret’s/Sandyhill plant in the north of the capital.  An aerial ladder and foam unit are in attendance and the fire brigade are getting increased water supply from Fingal County Council.  […]

9 years ago

If you’re a fan of the wizarding world, you’re going to love this news – a Harry Potter quiz is coming to Fibber Magees on Parnell Street next month.  Dressing up is encouraged and there’ll be HP-themed games throughout the night.  You can pick up some magical trinkets at the mini market and try a cocktail […]

9 years ago

January is well underway and most people are still trying to cut down on their drinking. Well, the folks at the Czech Inn have decided to fly in the face of all that and throw a massive Jägerbomb party this Saturday at 11pm. The bizarre poster alone is enough to pique our interest… There’ll be three Jägerbombs for […]

9 years ago

When it comes to “desirable” places to live in Dublin, Phibsborough probably doesn’t make the cut. In some ways I can see why – the streets are fairly tatty, the traffic is awful, and the eight-story office tower is often cited as one of the ugliest buildings in the capital.  But it’s hideous in an iconic […]

9 years ago

A new FLYEfit just opened in the IFSC last week, and it’s super sleek.  Nestled in historical vaults in a building that was formerly used as a wine and tobacco warehouse, it’s probably their most visually impressive gym yet.  But what we think is the coolest thing about it is that it has Netflix, Spotify […]

9 years ago

A new deli and artisan food shop has just opened on Clanbrassil Street, and it looks absolutely gorgeous.  Salt & Stove is independently owned and stocks plenty of Irish produce.  They have everything a gourmand could want, from fine cheeses and fancy chocolate to organic smoked salmon. Super new deli and gourmet food shop on […]

9 years ago

If you still have your Christmas tree, you’d want to be extremely careful about keeping it away from the fire.  Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter yesterday to share a photo of a charred tree in a home, accompanied by a warning.  Dry Christmas trees are highly flammable, FREE recycling available from #Dublin councils. Limited […]

9 years ago

We’ve come across plenty of beautiful houses for sale recently, but this one takes the biscuit.  49 Whitebeam Road is a four-bedroom family home that’s as impressive on the outside as it is on the inside.  On the market for a whopping €1.15m, the Clonskeagh property is tastefully decorated, and boasts a lovely conservatory and […]

9 years ago

The Ireland Simpsons Fans group has over 30k members on Facebook, and is nearly always on point with its memes about everything from the media to politics.  Now the group has knocked it out of the park yet again with an exciting new venture – a range of pro-Repeal Simpsons merch.  Launched earlier this week, […]

9 years ago

January is here and we’re completely broke, but that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge our fantasies.  This stunning Foxrock home has caught our eye today, and we’re kind of obsessed with it.  On the market for a whopping €3,250,000, the place has been lovingly upgraded and restored while keeping its original features.  In the basement you’ll […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning to drivers this morning in the aftermath of Storm Eleanor.  Trees and other debris are causing problems on various roads in the capital, including the Slade Valley Road outside Saggart.  Roads are busier then yesterday, in the aftermath of #StormEleanor be aware of debris & trees as you […]

9 years ago

So January is here and we’re totally broke, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream, right? We spotted this beautiful house for sale in Oldtown near Dublin Airport, and we’re totally in love.  It’s decorated in quite a simple, cosy style – you could really imagine it as a family home (if you had €1.2m to […]

9 years ago

Mattress Mick is well known for his hilarious, low-budget YouTube videos, and his latest one has really knocked it out of the park.  A few days ago he posted this Wizard of Oz-themed ad for the January sales in his shops.  Mickeala Murphy stars as Dorothy, while Mick plays Toto and his business partner Paul Kelly […]

9 years ago

The most expensive school in Ireland is St Columba’s in Whitechurch, new figures have shown. The Dublin institution charges €8,000 a year for day pupils and up to €22,800 for boarders. The school’s principal, Mark Boobbyer, told The Irish Times that there has been much more interest in the school in recent times. “In 2008, […]

9 years ago

Drivers have been warned to be careful after four horses were spotted wandering loose on a busy Dublin road earlier today.  The animals were seen at Royal Canal Park in Finglas this morning and the alarm was raised by animal welfare charity My Lovely Horse.  It’s understood they are still wandering.  4 loose horses last seen […]

9 years ago

Most new homes in Ireland are being built in Dublin and the commuter belt, new figures have shown.  About 36,000 new addresses were added to the GeoDirectory in 2017, with 77% in Dublin, Kildare, Meath or Wicklow.  “If you go a little bit further to Cork that figure rises to 82 per cent of all […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning for anyone driving in the capital today, as temperatures are expected to hover close to freezing.  They have advised motorists to clear all ice and frost off their windscreens and side windows before heading off.  “Expect icy patches on untreated roads,” they wrote on Twitter.  AA Roadwatch has also […]

9 years ago

It’s almost January 1, and time for our new year’s resolutions.  In 2018 we’re planning get fit, pass our driving tests…and magically become millionaires so we can afford this incredible Dalkey home.  Mount Alverno on Sorrento Road is on the market for a jaw-dropping €8.5m, but boy is it pretty.  The open-plan house has been decorated […]

9 years ago

The Stormzy mural in Smithfield has been painted over, leaving a dull grey wall in its place.  Dublin City Council had requested that the artwork be removed as no planning permission had been sought.  Last month the group behind the mural, Subset, painted this clever addition.  The Council Strikes Again…–#dublincity #culture #stormzy@Stormzy1 pic.twitter.com/jwgnCmblkW — SUBSET […]

9 years ago

Killiney is already pretty sweet place to live, but just imagine how good it would be if you lived in a house like this.  ‘Hendre’ on St. George’s Avenue is a beautiful six-bedroom home that comes with its own spa. Relax in your private jacuzzi bath, steam room and sauna, without having to make small […]

9 years ago

If you fancy living in a Swiss-style house without having to move abroad, we’ve found the property for you.  Nestled on the peaceful Ballinclea Road between Killiney and Dalkey, this five-bed house is as sophisticated as it gets.  Design-wise, it’s sleek and modern, with gleaming white walls and furnishings.  The bedrooms are huuuuuge and one of […]

9 years ago

If you were planning to head out on the town on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, you might want to catch the last bus or Luas home.  Mytaxi has announced that it will not be taking prebookings on those nights because of high demand.  The prebooking function will be disabled between 6pm on December 24 […]

9 years ago

Ann Summers has stood loud and proud on O’Connell Street since 1999, but its time has sadly come to an end.  The lingerie and sex toy retailer is closing its doors on December 23, and is holding a massive sale to clear out its stock.  Prices have been slashed by up to 75% and shoppers […]

9 years ago

Christmas is just a few short days away, but there are definitely plenty of Last-Minute Larrys out there who haven’t done their shopping yet.  Don’t panic – we’re here to help you navigate the crowded hellscape that is Dublin city centre right now and emerge with everything you need.  Here are seven shops you should check out […]

9 years ago