Irish Rail has just released the details of their DART and commuter services over Christmas and it could be a lifesaver over the festive period. They’re bringing back late night trains every weekend until Christmas as well as running after the New Year’s Eve concerts. So if you’re worried about having to pay a hefty […]

7 years ago

Kodaline have just announced that they’ll be playing two open air shows in Dublin next summer. The Swords band will be bringing their live show to St Anne’s Park in Raheny for two nights on May 31 and June 1, 2019. Special guests are yet to be announced but tickets will cost €49.90 and go […]

7 years ago

December is finally upon us and that means one thing – it’s time to start watching as many Christmas films as possible. Thankfully, the Light House Cinema has got you covered by showing a whole load of festive classics this month. Throughout December, they’ll be showing the likes of Home Alone, Love Actually and The […]

7 years ago

A large amount of money has been returned to its rightful owner after being found by a woman in Blanchardstown. Emma Tutty had shared a Facebook post trying to track down the person who lost the money, which she had discovered along with a list of children’s Christmas toys. She wrote, ‘Large amount of money […]

7 years ago

A Dublin restaurant is generously donating a day’s proceeds to a homeless charity next week in a bid to help out in the run-up to Christmas as the weather turns colder. Wishbone on Montague Street will be giving their full day’s business takings to Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) for the second year in a […]

7 years ago

Many Dublin Bus fares increased over the weekend so make sure you don’t get caught out if you’re travelling today. The National Transport Authority confirmed that the changes will also affect Luas, DART and Commuter services, though a lot of these will actually see a reduction in price. It’s hoped that the move will result […]

7 years ago

There’s been chaos for commuters this morning as gale force winds and torrential rain hit Dublin. The south bore of the Port Tunnel was temporarily closed this morning and traffic is still being restricted which is causing severe delays. Sadly the worst is yet to come as Storm Diana won’t actually arrive until tonight, though […]

7 years ago

The new Christmas trees on Grafton Street and Henry Street have been installed with a very special feature. The two interactive trees measuring over 10 metres tall will be able to take contactless donations in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. You’ll be able to make donations of €3, €5, €10 or €20 thanks to […]

7 years ago

Black Friday is almost upon us and it’s very tempting indeed to spend your cash on some of those ridiculously cheap deals. But spare a thought for independent shops who simply don’t have the resources to get involved and slash prices in the same way. Bob Johnston, who owns the Gutter Bookshops in Temple Bar […]

7 years ago

Cancel whatever plans you might have for tomorrow night because this sounds infinitely better. Coke Lane Pizza is celebrating its grand re-opening at Lucky’s Bar by throwing a pizza party at their location on Meath Street and it sounds like it’s gonna be a great evening. We already told you about how unreal their pizza […]

7 years ago

December is always an expensive month between all the nights out, present buying and more nights out. So we were delighted to find out that there’s a salon in town doing €10 spray tans this Christmas, so we can treat ourselves to a fab tan without the guilt of spending loads of money. The newly […]

7 years ago

It’s been a grim few days in the capital weather-wise but sadly it looks like things are going to stay that way a little bit longer before they get better. There were plenty of videos and pictures showing the snow that fell around the country today and Dublin was fairly freezing, too. Met Éireann has […]

7 years ago

A new mural has appeared next to the Bernard Shaw in Dublin in support of the teenage victim whose underwear was discussed in a Cork rape trial. A 27-year-old man was found not guilty of rape, though the case has sparked huge backlash around the world. The jury was asked to consider the girl’s “thong […]

7 years ago

The annual #FillALuas Christmas Shoebox Appeal is going to be bigger than ever this year as it’ll be running for an entire week this time around. Inner City Helping Homeless and Transdev will be coming together for their fourth year to organise the gift drive that will provide rough sleepers in the city with much-needed […]

7 years ago

Staff at a Dublin bridal shop and brides-to-be waiting on their dresses have been left in a panic after finding out it would be closing suddenly after 21 years. Berketex Bride in the Jervis Centre announced the news earlier this week to its three full-time and one part-time staff member. They are yet to find […]

7 years ago

One of Dublin’s most well-known nightclubs will be closing for good after Christmas. You might want to make plans for one more nostalgic night at the iconic southside club which has been in operation for more than 30 years now. Leopardstown’s Club 92 has sadly announced they will be shutting down due to “circumstances beyond […]

7 years ago

You might have spotted a photo of these fab Michael Tea Higgins tea cosies doing the rounds online. They’ve been available to buy for the past few years but the woman behind them says things really started to take off after her nephew posted a photo on Reddit. And now that Michael D Higgins has […]

7 years ago

A Dublin pub is launching a new Sober Sundays event this weekend and they’ve got a whole load of fun activities going on without any booze in sight. Have yourself a wholesome afternoon at MVP on Clanbrassil Street, where you can do yoga, eat delish food and try out some alcohol-free drink tastings. MVP is […]

7 years ago

Clear your schedule for tonight and make your way to the Light House Cinema because they’ve got a fab line-up of films this weekend. The Smithfield cinema has got a screening of Wayne’s World scheduled for tonight and it sounds like the perfect way to spend a rainy Friday night if you ask us. The […]

7 years ago

A Dublin restaurant has spoken out after almost all of their bookings didn’t show up this evening. It’s been a grim few days weather-wise in the city and it appears that this has had a knock-on effect on the number of people choosing to cancel their plans. Popular local spot Lil Portie Caribbean Kitchen in […]

7 years ago

There are some serious Christmas movie classics making a comeback to the big screen this December. We’ve already got the likes of Elf lined up for a screening at the Sugar Club and don’t even get us started on the fab Drive-In that’s gonna be showing the likes of Home Alone and Love Actually. And […]

7 years ago

U2 played their first run of Dublin shows at the 3Arena last night and none other than Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were there to enjoy the gig. The newly re-elected president was welcomed by a huge round of applause from the crowd as the couple took their seats up on the balcony. […]

7 years ago

Attention all dog lovers – Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind will be hosting a recruitment drive in Dublin tonight where you’ll have the opportunity to meet lots of adorable pups. The charity is looking for volunteers to help them out with fostering and fundraising in North Dublin. If this sounds like something you’d love […]

7 years ago

A Monopoly board dedicated to famous Dublin streets and landmarks has finally arrived and it’s the perfect thing for Christmas. We’ve had an Irish Monopoly board featuring Dublin spots like Kimmage and Ailesbury Road in the past, but this is the very first one dedicated to the capital. Instead of featuring specific suburbs like previous […]

7 years ago

If you’re on the lookout for a completely unique dining experience, then look no further than the annual Dine In The Dark event taking place around the city. Guests will be given a blindfold upon arrival and eat their meal in complete darkness in “a remarkable sensory encounter that heightens people’s sense of taste, touch, […]

7 years ago

Great news for anyone planning a break soon because Dublin Airport has just welcomed a new airline and a new route to their schedule. Austrian budget airline Laudamotion has just introduced a new daily service between Dublin and Vienna. The direct flight will operate year-round with an Airbus A320 aircraft and flights can be booked […]

7 years ago

Around 20,000 people took part in today’s Dublin City Marathon and it looks like it was a (mostly) beautiful day for it. The race started at 8.55am this morning on Fitzwilliam Street Upper before taking in 26 miles of the capital and ending at Merrion Square. The first person to cross the finish line and […]

7 years ago

If you’ve found yourself at a loose end this bank holiday weekend, we’ve got you covered with our run-down of all the best Halloween events happening around the city. One of those is the immersive Scarefield House, taking place at Airfield House in Dundrum until November 4. You’ll hear the ‘fictional spooky love story of […]

7 years ago

A group of drunken GAA fans reportedly stole the Sam Maguire cup while out in New York over the weekend. The Dublin team had brought the cup to an event at New York’s Mean Fiddler Bar and Grill on Friday night when it was reportedly stolen and the police were called. A number of photos […]

7 years ago

Is there a better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by watching some horror classics over the bank holiday weekend? We think not – which is why the Stella Cinema’s midnight screening is the perfect place to settle down for the night and get in out of the cold. They’ll be showing the […]

7 years ago

Dubliners are being urged to check their Euromillions tickets after it was revealed one of the 10 Raffle prize winners bought their ticket here. The Raffle prize of €1million will be shared by 10 lucky winners around the country. The ticket was bought in in S & T Bennett Ltd, Killester Avenue in Killester – […]

7 years ago

Another day, another depressing room for rent in the city – and this one comes with some very weird terms and conditions. As if it’s not hard enough getting by as a student in Dublin, this particular room really takes the cake. As reported by Morning Ireland’s Aisling Kenny, one landlady has put out an […]

7 years ago

Local residents of the inner city’s Dorset Street have just revealed their plans to overhaul the area along with business group Dubhlin. They’re hoping to return the area to its “former glory” by getting rid of the vacant buildings, adult shops and some takeaways – and Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring has already backed […]

7 years ago

Winter has well and truly arrived and that means one thing – plenty of long, dark evenings spent in the pub with good company in front of a roaring fire. With the weather set to be extra miserable this weekend, there’s nothing else for it but to find a nice cosy spot to unwind and […]

7 years ago

A major portion of the DART line won’t be running this weekend as Pearse station’s much-needed roof repairs get underway. The repairs are set to take place at intervals over the next two years, with this weekend being the first set of works to get the crumbling roof fixed. DARTs will not be running between […]

7 years ago

Great news for anyone considering a summer trip to Canada because WOW Air has just confirmed the details of its new bargain route. The Icelandic airline will start flying from Dublin to Vancouver via Reyjkavik next summer, starting from June 6, 2019. The new Canadian route will operate six times a week, flying out every […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for the perfect spot go for a lovely weekend stroll then we know just the place. The Phoenix Park recently won a prestigious gold International Large Parks Award, one of only two parks in the world to receive one. At 1752 acres, it’s the largest enclosed park in Europe. It’s bigger than […]

7 years ago

Tucked away on Golden Lane just around the corner from South Great George’s Street is Feast, a Dun Laoghaire favourite that’s found itself a brand new city centre home. Two years ago we told you about the arrival of the neighbourhood restaurant and it’s been such a success that they’ve now outgrown their original premises […]

7 years ago

Great news for Star Wars fans as the first film is getting a special Christmas screening along with a live orchestra accompaniment. Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert will see its musical score performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the 3Arena. The 82-piece group will be conducted by David Mahoney and it […]

7 years ago

Some people’s commutes are about to get more expensive, while others will actually drop in price, according to the National Transport Authority’s latest announcement. It’s hoped that the move will result in a simpler fare structure “which will support seamless movement between different public transport services and modes without a financial penalty”. Dublin Bus cash […]

7 years ago

Start planning your Christmas shopping schedule accordingly because Norwegian has just announced a massive sale on flights to the US. You can now get bargain flights from Dublin Airport to New York from just €99 one way. The discount is valid on direct flights between November 5 and March 31 – but make sure you […]

7 years ago

In yet more depressing and bleak rental news, we’ve found a Daft.ie ad for a ‘studio apartment’ that is most definitely not what we’d call a studio apartment. It’s essentially a bed in the middle of the kitchen with a couple of seats squeezed into the corner for €1,350 per month. The ad says, ‘Ground […]

7 years ago

The guys over at Subset have done it again with their upcoming Grey Area II exhibition. The group of artists are hoping to raise up to €50,000 by staging a street art exhibition in aid of Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) in Point Square next week. They said, “Grey Area is a collaboration of multiple […]

7 years ago

Next summer is looking like it’s gonna be a great one for gigs with George Ezra, The Cure and Lana Del Rey all announcing shows at Malahide Castle recently. And now it looks like we can add Pearl Jam to the list after it was revealed they’re very likely to be playing there in June. […]

7 years ago

You probably woke up feeling fairly miserable this morning thanks to the chilly weather – and sadly it looks like it’s going to get worse before it gets better. The temperatures in Dublin are expected to drop as low as 1°C on Wednesday night so there’s an icy week on the way. But it’s not […]

7 years ago

Halloween is just around the corner (seriously, where has the first half of October gone?!) and if you’re stuck for things to do this year then you’ve come to the right place. From pumpkin patches to spooky Halloween parties, these are the most unique events happening around the capital from next week. Haunted Mansion Festival, […]

7 years ago

Condé Nast Traveller have just released the results of their 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards and a Dublin hotel has been named number one in Ireland. Almost half a million people submitted responses for this year’s awards, with The Westbury taking the top spot. The Westbury’s restaurant, Balfe, with its Parisian bistro chic and cosy […]

7 years ago

Barry Keoghan will be raising money for homeless charity Focus Ireland on Friday night in a great way. The actor announced he’ll be sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin with five others in order to raise awareness for the charity. He’s fundraising for the great cause as part of Shine A Light Night 2018, […]

7 years ago

The best Irish pub in the country has been revealed at the Irish Pubs Global Awards after a lengthy judging process. This Dublin spot has long been a favourite among locals for its great beer garden and even better Guinness and now it’s picked up the top award after a public vote of pubs across […]

7 years ago

There’s been an abundance of Dublin gig announcements in the past few weeks, from George Ezra to Mumford and Sons. Post Malone has now revealed that he will be kicking off his European tour in Dublin before playing shows in London, Berlin and more. The rapper will be heading to Dublin’s 3Arena on Thursday, February […]

7 years ago