This has been a momentous month for lovers of brunch in Dublin City. First, there was the launch of a delish all-you-can-eat brunch at Medley. Then, San Lorenzos announced that it was launching a midweek brunch menu. And now, Featherblade on Dawson Street has decided to serve brunch for the month of March. Amaaaazing… even […]

10 years ago

We know how tempting it is to go into hibernation from Monday to Friday but it would be a mistake, as you’d miss some of the best events going on in Dublin. There’s a host of weird, wild and wondering gatherings taking place in our fair city each week and we’ve made it our mission […]

10 years ago

We all have that one friend whose messages contain more emojis than actual text. Well, their time has come. An Emoji Spelling Bee will take place at The Black Sheep on Tuesday 21 March, where participants will “propose emoji versions of popular phrases, people, places or concepts”.  Participants will advance through the competition when their […]

10 years ago

Eddie Vedder is one of the best rock frontmen in the world and the news that he is coming to Ireland for two gigs in June left us very happy indeed. However, that joy turned to devastation for many when tickets for Vedder’s Cork and Dublin dates sold out in minutes. If you’re one of […]

10 years ago

When you think of wedding venues, there are a few staples that instantly spring to mind – traditional churches, elegant historical buildings, intimate restaurants. It’s safe to say that, for most people, IKEA isn’t on that list. However, that is exactly where one Dublin couple recently tied the knot and the whole thing was thankfully […]

10 years ago

As you may or may not know, the 3Arena has been turned into a mecca for country music fans this weekend as it hosts the Country To Country Festival. The event runs over three days, with headliners including country music legends Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker and Brad Paisley. Last night’s gig was headed up the […]

10 years ago

There was good news for foodies living in the Monkstown area recently, with Blackrock favourite La Plancha relocating to the suburb. The Mediterranean restaurant’s new site is now up and running, with head chef and co-owner Andrew Lawlor (formerly of The Green Hen and The Clarence Hotel) and co-owner Eimear Brannelly at the helm. They’re all […]

10 years ago

A Dublin fire that claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and three young children was caused by a candle. According to The Irish Independent, this week’s fatal blaze in Clondalkin was started by a candle that was lit next to a television. The fire claimed the lives of 27-year-old Anne-Marie O’Brien and her unborn […]

10 years ago

We all know how tough it can be to find the perfect (or any) job so if you’re on the hunt, this career fair might be of interest. Career Zoo takes place at the Convention Centre today and there are tons of positions available across the technology, professional services and biotech sectors. There’ll be panel discussions, […]

10 years ago

The only thing better than a much-loved, reliable restaurant is a brand new, shiny one that’s full of exciting possibilities. We’re always on the lookout for new openings to make sure you’re the first to find out about the next big thing and luckily, there have been some very promising new ones in the city […]

10 years ago

We have to hand it to them – the staff at Dublin’s cafés are some of the most creative in the city. From the billboards outside to entice people in to special promotions, they’re constantly coming up with hilarious jokes, puns and messages to make us laugh. However, their best work is generally reserved for […]

10 years ago

You’ll have seen the videos, the tweets and reports on yesterday’s Strike 4 Choice and March 4 Choice in Dublin and now, the final tallies are in. It’s estimated that approximately 15,000 people took to the streets of the city yesterday to urge on the Government to call a referendum on the 8th Amendment. According […]

10 years ago

A man in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital this morning after being hit by a car in Artane. According to RTÉ News, the man was struck by the car on Hazelwood Drive in Artane yesterday evening shortly after 10pm. The driver failed to stop at the scene and the vehicle involved […]

10 years ago

It’s been a bad week for food and drink fans in the city, with news last night that the popular Sabor Brazil has closed down. Now, to add insult to injury, it looks like the beloved Jack Nealon’s Bar on Capel Street is also set to be a thing of the past. The sad news […]

10 years ago

If you like baking or pretty things, you NEED to know about the latest shop to open on Wicklow Street. The Kitchen Whisk is dedicated to all things related to the kitchen (hence the name) and consists of two floors stacked floor to ceiling with amazing homewares. Keen bakers are catered for with everything from […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that brunch is our favourite meal and we don’t always want to wait until the weekend for a comforting feed of eggs, pancakes and nachos. Luckily, some of Dublin’s restaurants have cottoned on to this fact and have started offering a midweek brunch menu to satisfy our cravings. The latest is San […]

10 years ago

We know how tempting it is to go into hibernation from Monday to Friday but it would be a mistake, as you’d miss some of the best events going on in Dublin. There’s a host of weird, wild and wondering gatherings taking place in our fair city each week and we’ve made it our mission […]

10 years ago

Each week, we focus on some of the best offices in Dublin and our latest trip takes us down to Vodafone Ireland in Leopardstown. There are a lot of things that you look out for when starting a new job but let’s face it, a nice office is one of the major considerations. Well, look no further […]

10 years ago

From Monday to Friday, many of us become creatures of habit. We go the same coffee shop for our daily fix, the same café for our lunch… you know the drill. Unfortunately, this often means missing out on some of the coolest bars, restaurant and shops in our fair city so taking a wander off the […]

10 years ago

Grangegorman is declaring its independence from Stoneybatter with a charity gig next weekend. As anyone familiar with D7 will know, Grangegorman has oft been subsumed by its larger neighbour but the area has seen a resurgence in recent times. The opening of new pub The Barbers has definitely brought life to the neighbourhood and proprietor […]

10 years ago

If you love the finer things when it comes to food, you should definitely check out the latest arrival to Stoneybatter’s Manor Street. Located in former Zoom Hair Salon premises, Mooz Italian Grocer does exactly what it says on the tin, offering top-quality ingredients, delicious gourmet sambos and all the foodie treats your heart could […]

10 years ago

There are over 35,000 empty housing units in Dublin at the moment, according to The Simon Community. The homelessness charity revealed the shocking figure this week, while highlighting that there are still 3,247 people living in emergency accommodation in the area. A spokesperson said that there are 27 empty houses in Ireland for every person […]

10 years ago

We all like travel, both we LOVE cheap travel. There’s something incredibly satisfying about booking your dream holiday without breaking the bank – and it gives you extra money to spend on beach beers and tasty dinners. So, is it down to good luck? Well, not according to the folks at Kayak.ie, who have revealed […]

10 years ago

Ingredients •2 slices of Fire & Smoke Kentucky Style Bourbon Smoked Ham (chopped roughly) •1 x large sweet potato •1 spring onion, finely chopped • 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped. •30g grated Monterey Jack cheese • Salt • Oil There’s no denying that the Deep South is hard to beat when it comes to […]

10 years ago

When we think of flying long-haul, cramped seats and inedible microwave dinners are the first things that come to mind. However, that doesn’t always have to be the case. The world’s largest passenger plane is coming to Dublin this month and to say that it has some luxury features would be a major understatement. The […]

10 years ago

Ask any Dublin music lover about their favourite gigs of 2016 and we guarantee that Jenny Greene’s collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra will appear somewhere on the list. The 2FM DJ reinvented some of our favourite 90s classics to turn the 3Arena (and Electric Picnic) into a massive rave – and we couldn’t get […]

10 years ago

The issue of body image in fashion is a very contentious one and it’s a debate that is raging again after the release of Zara’s latest ad. The fashion retailer, which has several branches in Dublin, launched the campaign to promote its denim range with the slogan ‘Love Your Curves’. However, the ad has received […]

10 years ago

Mumford & Sons, Glass Animals and Jack Garrett are among the acts that have been confirmed for this year’s Longitude Festival. The three-day event takes place in Marlay Park from 14 to 16 July and will also feature Sons and Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Lucy Rose. The acts announced so far will all play on the Sunday […]

10 years ago

They’re one of the biggest rock bands in the world but U2 have been accused of plagiarising a song by a UK songwriter. According to Billboard, singer Paul Rose is claiming that The Fly from 1991’s ‘Achtung Baby’ borrows heavily from his track Nae Slappin‘. Rose claims that he sent the demo for his song […]

10 years ago

Passenger is the latest act to be announced for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival. The Let Her Go singer will play a gig in the Big Top on 22 July, with support from Hudson Taylor. Tickets for the gig are priced at €35 and go on sale this Friday. The announcement follows news that […]

10 years ago

Motorists travelling in the city centre this morning were hit by delays after a car crashed into a hotel on the North Quays. The collision took place when a car collided with a truck and was forced to mount the pavement. It ended up crashing into the Ormond Hotel, according to The Irish Independent, but […]

10 years ago

We realise that it’s pretty horrible outside but trust us, braving the wind and rain is worth it if you’re heading to great events like these. Nobody wants to be out on the batter on a weeknight but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a bit of craic. Here are a few events that […]

10 years ago

The rents continue to rise and our hopes continue to fall. It is ridiculously hard to find decent and affordable property in Dublin at the moment so if you’re on the hunt for a suitable abode, you have our deepest sympathies. Yet, despite the dismal state of affairs, we’re still all obsessed with looking at […]

10 years ago

There’s something about miserable weather that just removes every shred of motivation that we have. The thought of spending an hour in the kitchen on an evening like this is not tempting in the slightest, so the only answer is to treat ourselves to a bit of good old comfort food. Forget the healthy salads, […]

10 years ago

A Dublin woman who won €500,000 on a recent Lotto draw has vowed to walk the streets and help the city’s homeless today. The anonymous winner collected her cheque from National Lottery HQ this afternoon after a victory in the Daily Millions draw. According to Dublin Live, she has now dedicated her win to those […]

10 years ago

One of our favourite days of the year has finally arrived – it’s Pancake Tuesday! And if you fancy getting your mitts on some free delicious pancakes, we have just the plan for you. Several restaurants in the city centre, including Wagamama and Captain America’s, are giving away free pancakes to all customers who buy […]

10 years ago

If you’re living in the Clondalkin area and have found yourself without power this morning, you’re not alone. ESB has confirmed that there is a power outage in the area due to a fault and crews are currently working on a repair. There’s currently no estimate as to how long the outage will last but […]

10 years ago

If you’re a lover of coffee, the Nespresso machine is a bit of a godsend. The days of putting up with crap instant coffee in the mornings are long gone, as now you can brew up fresh espresso in your kitchen without even having to get dressed first. The price tags for the real deal […]

10 years ago

Motorists have been warned to expect delays in the city centre this morning, following a collision on the North Quays. According to Live Drive, gardai are at the scene of the accident on North Wall Quay (just after Guild Street) and there has been some impact on traffic flow in the area. Vehicles are believed […]

10 years ago

We didn’t realise it until today but there’s been something missing from our lives until now. That missing element is, of course, unicorn doughnuts. Luckily, the absolute geniuses over at Offbeat Donuts are ahead of the game and have created these beauties. These multicoloured doughnuts have everything from melted marshmallow to pop rocks in them […]

10 years ago

Eatyard is one of the coolest additions to Dublin’s foodie scene in recent years and the street food market is reopening this Thursday.  If that wasn’t enough good news for you on a Monday, how about a whole new line-up of tasty food stalls for you to check out? The market, which is situated on […]

10 years ago

As you may have noticed, we love a good pop-up and there’s a very tasty one happening in Dublin next month. The House Of Peroni Presents: La Primavera will open in Temple Bar on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 March and aims to let people “savour the flavours of Italy in the spring”. Some of […]

10 years ago

Ticket touting is one of the most frustrating things ever for music or sports fans, with events regularly selling out in minutes only for tickets to appear on secondary sites at hugely inflated prices. There have been continued calls for action to be taken against touting but at the moment, the practice is still legal […]

10 years ago

The line-up for this year’s Wellfest in Herbert Park has been announced and it’s seriously impressive. Lean In 15’s Joe Wicks will head up the two-day festival, which takes place on 6 and 7 May, and he’ll be joined by top MMA coach John Kavanagh and The Happy Pear founders David and Stephen Flynn. Other […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that brunch is one of our favourite things to do, ever. The only catch is that it’s always such a struggle to decide on what to order. Savoury or sweet? Healthy or comfort food? Enter, the Sunday Disco Buffet Brunch at Medley. The Fleet Street restaurant has just launched this new weekly promotion, […]

10 years ago

A Dublin man is facing murder charges in Italy after his wife disappeared during a Mediterranean cruise. Daniel Belling, who is originally from Germany, was on holiday with his wife Xing Lei Li and their two children when staff aboard the Magnifica cruise noticed that they were missing one passenger.  Ms Li’s absence only came to […]

10 years ago

If you love The Happy Pear but don’t fancy the trek out to Greystones, you are going to LOVE this news. Founders David and Stephen Flynn are set to launch their first Dublin location, taking over the Round Tower Visitor Tower Centre in Clondalkin. The new site will open its doors this summer and […]

10 years ago

The weekend is finally in sight but if you don’t think you can wait until Friday for a few bevvies, we have just the plan for you. The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Festival kicks off in The Convention Centre tomorrow night, with a pretty impressive line-up of over 60 local and international craft brews, live music and […]

10 years ago

Her debut fashion line has been a hit with shoppers and now, Pippa O’Connor is set to open her own pop-up shop at Dundrum Town Centre. According to Her.ie, the model will showcase her Poco By Pippa range in Dundrum from March 10, with the store remaining open for six weeks. The move follows the launch of […]

10 years ago

Dublin is a weird and wonderful place, and there’s no knowing what you’ll see when you’re walking the streets. Today, it could be a giant guinea pig. No, seriously. It could. Anyone see this fella in Dublin over the weekend? from ireland An eagle-eyed Reddit user spotted the unusual creature over the weekend and while […]

10 years ago