Gardai believe the suspect in Joanne Lee’s murder is in fact her estranged husband.  The body of 38-year-old Joanne was found in a wardrobe in a house on Ranelagh Road yesterday afternoon.   A man was discovered at the back of the property, suffering from injuries after jumping from a third floor balcony as police approached the […]

9 years ago

It’s fair to say that not all cyclists in Dublin are fully kitted out with helmets, lights and reflective gear.  So when we spotted this video on Reddit, we were pleased to see a cyclist being safe.  Then we noticed there was something a little different about his back light… Cyclist in Dublin from r/ireland […]

9 years ago

Cute cottages are all good and well, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing like an over-the-top mansion to get us drooling. Landore Hall in Rathgar, on the market for a whopping €2.95m, is about as luxurious as it gets. Dating back to the mid-1800s, the property has been stylishly updated while retaining many […]

9 years ago

If you’re using public transport this morning, there are a few things to be aware of.  Dublin Bus Real Time Information is down, leaving many commuters stranded and late for work.  Passenger Information Displays are also not working at some Luas stops, and there are delays on the Green Line.  People have taken to Twitter to voice […]

9 years ago

Sometimes we come across a house that’s so perfect, there’s nothing we would dare to change.  That’s the case with 42 Seafort Avenue, a bright, airy work of art in Sandymount.  The home has been refurbished and extended from top to toe, combining contemporary design with period features.  The hall door has original stained glass, while the […]

9 years ago

If Queen Bey is your idol – or if you’re more of a Lady Gaga lover – you’re gonna need to head over to MVP next Sunday night. The Clanbrassil Street venue is hosting a Beyoncé vs Gaga event on February 25, and it looks absolutely deadly.  They’ll be playing all the top tunes by […]

9 years ago

A man armed with a revolver pistol stormed a Ballymun bookies at the weekend.  The incident happened shortly before 6pm on Sunday evening.  He stole a small sum of cash from the shop before fleeing the scene on foot.  A Garda investigation is underway, Dublin Live reports.  In another incident at the weekend, a man wielding a samurai sword attempted […]

9 years ago

Robberies are common enough in Dublin, but it’s not every day you hear that the weapon was a samurai sword.  That’s what happened in Cheers off-licence in Santry on Saturday night – but the attacker didn’t manage to get what he wanted.  Army veteran Brian Croft was working as a security guard in the pub next door, […]

9 years ago

A burst water main near Sarto Rise has left local residents without water this afternoon.  Fingal County Council tweeted that supply would be off until 4pm today.  ????Burst Watermain in Sutton, Wednesday 14th February 2018 – Water off until 4.00pm today (approx.) Area affected: Sarto Rise. #WaterAlert https://t.co/sGdV6PpNva — FingalCountyCouncil (@Fingalcoco) February 14, 2018 The […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day can be expensive, so it’s great to see some places in Dublin offering special deals and giving out freebies. The Fat Fox on Camden Street is handing out free coffees to customers with the cheesiest chat-up lines, so get practising… View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fat Fox (@thefatfoxcamden) on […]

9 years ago

Dublin is in the midst of a very serious housing crisis, so it really boils our blood when politicians make unsympathetic and unhelpful suggestions to renters.  This time it’s Junior Finance Minister Michael D’Arcy who has put his foot in it with the groundbreaking idea that people should move to the northside because the rent is cheaper.  […]

9 years ago

Over 500 jobs are on their way to Dublin following announcements from three different companies.  Some 350 of the roles will be with pharma group MSD at its former site in Swords.  Recruitment will start straight away but the facility isn’t set to be up and running until at least 2021.  Software company Autodesk has […]

9 years ago

RTE has produced plenty of animated TV shows for kids over the years, but none for adults – until now.  Ends Meet, which premieres tonight, follows three generations of men living under one roof in a small North Dublin suburb.  There’s the unemployed da Beezer, his excitable son Sean Óg and Beezer’s long-suffering grandda, Tony.  The hilariously […]

9 years ago

The Red Line Luas is experiencing delays yet again, and commuters aren’t happy. There have been recurrent problems with the Luas in recent weeks, including incorrect Real Time information and overcrowding.  This morning delays of up to ten minutes left passengers stranded and late for work.  My greatest accomplishment this morning is not getting sick […]

9 years ago

A baby girl has reportedly been found dead at a house in Dublin.  The discovery was made in Shankhill at about 4pm, according to Dublin Live.  The child is thought to be four or five years old.  Gardai are on the scene.  Breaking: reports of a young girl being found dead at a house in […]

9 years ago

Ireland crushed Italy in the Six Nations today, much to the delight of sports fans across the country.  But for one particular Ireland supporter, things were even more tense.  Reddit user Mr-Shmee posted a photo of his tablet as he watched the match in a hospital ward – next to his wife, who is in labour.  “Hope […]

9 years ago

Last August, the Irish National Wax Museum unveiled its statue of Conor McGregor.  It’s not the best likeness we’ve ever seen, but at least it was the first one in the world.  So of course the museum was a bit annoyed when Madame Tussauds in Blackpool announced that they in fact were the first to showcase a […]

9 years ago

Plans have been lodged for a new cycle and walking route from Baldoyle to Portmarnock.  The proposal by Fingal County Council would see about 1.8km of track built alongside the Coast Road.  The project would consist of a 3m wide cycle lane and 2m wide footpath, with grass in between.  A new bridge would also […]

9 years ago

A woman was dragged into a lane and attacked in Dublin city centre last night, it has been reported.  The alleged incident happened at Henry Place at about 8pm.  The woman, who is in her 40s, was dragged into the narrow lane behind the GPO by a man who then attempted to sexually assault her.  A witness […]

9 years ago

As we revealed back in June last year, the world-famous Ivy restaurant is coming to Dublin – and now we finally have an approximate opening date.  The eatery will be open for business in summer 2018, according to these signs spotted by Twitter user Seán Cannon-Earley.  Dublin getting its own Ivy on Dawson St @theivydublin […]

9 years ago

If you’re on your way home or into town, the Red Line Luas is experiencing delays of about 14 minutes at the moment due to “operational issues”.  Realtime Passenger Information Displays are also not working at some stops, and the Luas credit card system is down.  Clamping has been suspended at all Luas Park and […]

9 years ago

George’s Arcade is one of the most interesting nooks in Dublin – packed with unique gifts, homeware, books and trinkets.  It might not be the first place you’d think to go for a sit-down meal, but at the Drury Street end (opposite the vintage shop) is one of the tastiest pizza restaurants I’ve tried in a long […]

9 years ago

We barely have two cents to rub together these days, but that doesn’t stop us daydreaming about properties we could never afford – like this absolute beauty in Ballsbridge. 153 Lansdowne Park is decorated in a super-chic style, full of art and flooded with light.  It’s high-tech too, boasting underfloor heating and an alarm system with a […]

9 years ago

Clubs are a great way to meet other people, whether they’re based around films, books…or gin.  That’s why a new gin and tonic club at the Dublin Bar Academy in Smithfield has really sparked our interest.  Sample local and international gins, paired with Poacher’s Well Irish tonic waters, as you hear all about their history […]

9 years ago

Kendrick Lamar is in town for his sold-out gig at the 3 Arena tonight, and has already been spotted out and about.  Now it seems the rapper will be sticking around Dublin a bit longer – in the form of an incredible mural.  Subset, the group behind the famous Stormzy mural in Smithfield, has created a giant […]

9 years ago

Pope Francis is considering visiting Mountjoy Prison when he comes to Ireland in August, it has been revealed.  Gardai have already made plans for the trip and the idea has been raised with the Taoiseach’s office.  “Pope Francis always takes time to visit a prison and a trip to Mountjoy and the Dochas is certainly […]

9 years ago

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, going to the same few restaurants over and over again can get a little boring.  That’s why we were so delira to hear that a brand new vegan restaurant is coming to Ranelagh.  The Garden of Vegan started life as a food truck, serving the masses at the likes of […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we know we’ll be nipping into Penneys to treat ourselves to some new undies, make-up…and now maybe some flowers! A pop-up florist is on its way to the Mary Street store, so you’ll be able to pick up everything from a single red rose (€3) to a […]

9 years ago

Dublin City Council has said there may be more traffic restrictions needed to deal with the gridlock at College Green.  Dublin Bus has already reduced the number of services going through the area by 20%, but it is still majorly congested.  Longer Luas lines will start to be used over the next two weeks, which will only […]

9 years ago

Kendrick Lamar is officially in town, and has already been spotted out and about.  He managed to fit in a training session at FLYEfit on Macken Street earlier, and the team took to Facebook to share a pic.  The rapper and multiple Grammy award-winner is set to perform at the 3 Arena on Wednesday night.  We’re sure […]

9 years ago

A Dublin City councillor wants to explore the idea of bringing in a transport scheme for the elderly and people with reduced mobility.  The scheme would be similar to Dublinbikes – but with modified wheelchairs or golf buggies instead of bicycles.  Dermot Lacey plans to bring the proposal to the council’s transport committee this week, The […]

9 years ago

A 14-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Tallaght last night.  The boy was hit by a car on the Cheeverstown Road in the Dublin suburb and taken to the Intensive Care Unit at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.  Shocking pictures from the scene show the bicycle scattered in pieces along the road. A […]

9 years ago

Dublin is full of interesting place names, from Beggar’s Bush to Misery Hill.  Recently an old list of riddles has been doing the rounds, and people are really struggling to answer them all.  Can you figure them out?  1. Very dark boulder 2. Church reptile 3. Sea creatures’ outhouse 4. A breed of sheep 5. A gravel paste 6. Move out […]

9 years ago

Gardai are to investigate sexual assault allegations made against Harvey Weinstein, it has been reported.  Monaghan-born film producer Laura Madden is claiming that Weinstein asked her for massages while they were staying in a hotel in Dublin in 1991.  Police in the UK forwarded a file to Gardai late last year, The Irish Times reports.  Madden, […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for those of us who aren’t loved up, it can be a bit depressing.  It seems like nowhere is safe – even McDonald’s is full of kissing couples. That’s why the lovely Slice Cafe in Stoneybatter has decided to host a ‘Palentine’s Night’– for people who love their […]

9 years ago

This week, the government finally announced that a referendum on the Eighth Amendment will be held before the end of May.  Twitter was alight with people expressing their joy, relief and gratitude to everyone who has campaigned so tirelessly to get us this far.  I felt happy, but down in the pit of my stomach I […]

9 years ago

Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones is hotly tipped to play Croke Park in the summer.  Aiken Promotions has applied to hold a fourth concert at the stadium this year, and speculation is rife that the Stones will be taking the slot.  A source told the Irish Independent: “This has been on the cards for months. […]

9 years ago

A man’s body was found in Dublin city centre this morning.  The discovery was made at about 9am on Ryder’s Row beside Parnell Street. Gardai and emergency services are currently on the scene.  A source told Dublin Live that the man was a rough sleeper.  More to follow. READ NEXT: Delays To DART Services This Morning Due […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day is quickly creeping up on us, and the etiquette is a bit of a pain in the arse.  Do you need to get a gift for your other half or is just a card ok? How much should you spend?  To be honest, there are no hard and fast rules, but if you do feel […]

9 years ago

Whenever we’re in the mood for a pick-me-up cuppa and a slice of cake, we always head to Foam.  Its quirky and colourful decor never fails to cheer us up, which is why we were SO sad to hear it closed its doors for the last time yesterday. That means no more cute garden gnomes, fringed chandeliers […]

9 years ago

To the naked eye, my skin looks pretty good. It gets dry in winter but I moisturise twice a day and I don’t get many blackheads or spots.  That’s why when I got my skin scanned in a fancy machine at the Coogan Bergin Clinic on Wicklow Street, I almost fell off my chair.  I looked like a disgusting old prune in […]

9 years ago

DCU’s goujons are a thing of beauty, much-loved by the students and missed by alumni.  That’s why when The Nubar decided to reduce its portion size from five goujons to four early last year, the people wouldn’t stand for it.  An online campaign to reinstate the fifth piece of chicken was mounted by then-Student Union President Dylan […]

9 years ago

We’ve come across some stunning houses on Daft.ie recently, but this one really stands out. Nestled in the lovely suburb of Harold’s Cross, 108 Lower Kimmage Road looks like your typical Edwardian redbrick home.  But the inside has been totally restored, upgraded and extended, leaving it fabulously chic and modern.  Despite the renovations, lots of […]

9 years ago

An apartment block in Tallaght had to be evacuated last night after a fire broke out in its underground car park.  Three vehicles were engulfed in flames and eight units from Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene.  The building’s gas and electricity supplies were isolated as a precaution and DFB thanked Gas Networks Ireland and […]

9 years ago

There were shocking scenes in Donnybrook yesterday evening as a massive fight broke out after a rugby match between two fee-paying schools.  The street brawl happened just after 5pm outside Kiely’s Pub in the leafy South Dublin suburb.  Supporters from Terenure College and St Michael’s College can be seen throwing violent punches and kicks in the video below.  Gardai were […]

9 years ago

A march is taking place this afternoon to protest 500 new houses being built in the suburb of Raheny.  Clontarf GAA Club and Clontarf FC have both objected to the plans, which would deny them access to pitches in St. Paul’s College.  The site at St. Paul’s has six fields which are used for GAA, rugby […]

9 years ago

Two Dublin sisters have urged Irish women to get smear tests after both were found to have abnormal cervical cell activity.  Ashling O’Regan was 28 when doctors discovered she had pre-cancerous changes, while her sibling Aoife was 25.  “The C-word makes you panic,” Ashling told the Irish Sun. “If I had put it off, I’d be having a […]

9 years ago

Number 60 Leinster Road, Rathmines might look like your average terraced redbrick house from the outside, but the inside is a whole other story.  The property has been beautifully restored and renovated, decorated with impeccable taste and attention to detail.  The Victorian plasterwork, fireplaces, timber flooring and tall sash windows have all been preserved, merging […]

9 years ago

Radio DJ Colm Hayes has spoken out in defence of Al Porter following the stream of accusations that emerged against him late last year.  The former 2fm broadcaster visited St Patrick’s Mental Health services with Porter in 2015 and said he never witnessed anything inappropriate.  “I was with Al for those days and I never saw […]

9 years ago

The artists behind the Stormzy mural have created another masterpiece, and this time it’s a tribute to Blindboy from the Rubberbandits.  A picture of the comedian has popped up beside Donald Trump at Hangar on Andrew’s Lane, and it has the best quote to go with it.  Our comrades at @SubsetDublin immortalising Blindboy from @Rubberbandits outside @HangarDublin. […]

9 years ago