We’ve a bit of bad news for you this Monday morning, as the wet weather is back with a bang. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Galway, Mayo, Cork and Kerry, warning that there are torrential downpours expected between now and midnight. Between 25 to 35mm of rain is expected to fall over the course […]

10 years ago

It may have taken a bit longer than expected, but it’s finally official… Dublin are All-Ireland Football Champions once again! The Dubs overcame Mayo in a fierce battle in Croke Park this evening and it’s fair to say that we’re all a bit emotionally exhausted after it. If you want to relive the rollercoaster that […]

10 years ago

It’s about this time on a Friday that we start to dream about what it would be like to win the Lotto. Hand in our letter of notice, bring all our mates on a global booze cruise… the possibilities are endless. Sound familiar? If you’re planning to do some procrastinating in the office this afternoon, […]

10 years ago

It might seem like July out there at the moment but as we know all too well, the winter chill is never too far away. To be honest though, we don’t really mind as it opens up a whole host of fashion options. The single most important purchase you’ll make this season is a decent […]

10 years ago

Great news for commuters this evening, with confirmation that the planned Dublin Bus strike has been called off. Service had been due to be suspended over the next two days as a result of the ongoing pay dispute between bus drivers and Dublin Bus management. However, Newstalk is reporting that the NBRU has now confirmed that industrial action […]

10 years ago

It’s fair to say that the weather this morning was pretty f*cking miserable. With Dublin Bus set to continue industrial action tomorrow, many of us are left with no option but to walk to work – which will be far from pleasant if the downpours continue. Luckily, Met Éireann have promised that things are set […]

10 years ago

Still carrying around an old phone with a smashed up screen, or just fancy a shiny new piece of tech kit? Well, we have the competition for you! We’ve teamed up with new app WhatsCall, the seventh most downloaded app in Ireland this week, to give a brand new iPhone 7 to one lucky reader. WhatsCall […]

10 years ago

The colder weather is moving in and the summer is most definitely over. Luckily, that doesn’t have to mean spending every weekend at home as we’re throwing a big brunch party at House Dublin this October. We’ve teamed up with Avonmore to bring you the Add A Splash Of Magic brunch, which will include a […]

10 years ago

The number of people sleeping on the streets of Dublin has doubled in the last year, according to new figures. Shocking statistics from the Dublin Region Homeless Executive showed that 140 individuals were found to be sleeping on the streets and in doorways during a recent survey. However, Fr Peter McVerry told The Irish Times that this was a […]

10 years ago

The Gilmore Girls return to our screens tomorrow for the first time in a decade and it’s fair to say that every fan is VERY excited about becoming reacquainted with Lorelai and Rory. We are no exception, so when Netflix offered us the chance to have a peek at two of the four 90-minute A Day In […]

10 years ago

We may have been spoiled with balmy temperatures for a while but winter has most definitely arrived. There’s been a serious chill in the air over the last week, with snow flurries even making an appearance in some areas. Met Éireann has now revealed that there’s going to be no respite over the coming days, […]

10 years ago

Anyone travelling on the North Quays this morning has been warned to expect delays following a collision. The incident took place on Ellis Quay, close to the James Joyce Bridge and caused traffic to be diverted to alternative routes, including Blackhall Place. The scene has now been cleared and traffic is still moving slowly, with […]

10 years ago

UEFA will arrive in Dublin tomorrow to unveil details of Dublin’s participation in Euro2020. As previously announced, Dublin will be a host city for the upcoming tournament and four games will be held at the Aviva Stadium. Three of the Group Stage games will take place at the Lansdowne Road venue, as well as one Round-Of-16 […]

10 years ago

It’s a fairly awful morning out there and the bad news is that it’s not going to pick up any time soon. The better news is that it looks like it’s going to snow! A status yellow weather warning is in place for Donegal, Mayo and Sligo until 9pm tonight, with prolonged rain expected. The […]

10 years ago

Leonard Cohen passed away in his sleep after a fall at his home. The legendary singer died earlier this month at the age of 82 and his manager revealed today that his death was the result of an accident at his Los Angeles home. “Leonard Cohen died during his sleep following a fall in the […]

10 years ago

A very exciting new restaurant is set to open in Dublin for one night only. Jackrabbit, the brainchild of Parlour Games’ Ian Marconi, will take over 105 Café in Clonskeagh on Saturday 26 November with a special five-course menu that sounds ridiculously good. The meal will kick off with spiced beetroot soup with honeyed pumpkin and crispy […]

10 years ago

Tesco has issued an urgent recall for one of its products due to a “chemical fault”. The retail chain today advised consumers to immediately return Bausch + Lomb’s EasySept HYDRO+® 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution as it could pose a risk to health. Trading Standards UK said that using the contact lens product could […]

10 years ago

It’s been a long week and chances are, all you want to do is stay home. The will to go on a rager might be there but more often than not, the stamina just isn’t. That doesn’t mean your Friday night has to be boring though, as there’s many fabulously lazy and satisfyingly productive things that you […]

10 years ago

John Lewis finally unveiled its Christmas ad this morning but it didn’t get quite the reaction that the retailer hoped. While the majority fell in love with the tale of Bridget and Buster, some angry parents were angered by the video and claimed that it ruined the magic of Christmas. As Bridget’s parents can be […]

10 years ago

Users of online streaming service Netflix have been warned that they are being targeted by a new scam. Many Netflix customers have received emails entitled ‘Netflix Cancellation’, which includes the message that the user’s account has been cancelled. It then prompts them to click a link and re-enter their payment details to ensure their access to […]

10 years ago

The John Lewis Christmas ad finally dropped this morning and features loads of cute little animals. While it might not be on a par with last year’s Man On The Moon tearjerker, the antics of Buster The Boxer and his wildlife friends definitely raised a smile. However, not everyone is happy with the release of the […]

10 years ago

An Irish couple have taken to Twitter to share their harrowing journey to Liverpool to terminate a pregnancy today. The husband and wife said they were “overjoyed” when they found out that they were expecting their second baby earlier this year but were left devastated after discovering that the baby had been diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome and […]

10 years ago

Whether it’s a political vote or the passing of a celebrity, you can guarantee that Roddy Doyle will be taking to the pen to give his unique slant on things. His ‘Two Pints’ series has proved massively popular, most likely as it’s a welcome change from the jargon-loaded analysis that is being offered everywhere else. The […]

10 years ago

It’s been an emotionally draining morning so if you’re looking for something to distract you from the Trump madness, John Lewis has released another teaser for this year’s Christmas ad. This year’s ad is called #BounceBounce and at the moment, all we know is that it includes a really cute dog. The latest teaser shows […]

10 years ago

We’ve all had those moments when we’ve felt like abandoning our plans after spending AGES looking for a parking space. Most of the time we bite our lip and get on with it but one college lecturer decided to throw caution to the wind and actually feck off home. This hilarious text was reportedly sent by a […]

10 years ago

The website of Canada’s Immigration Services crashed this morning after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Trump was named the shock winner of the election this morning and accepted the role of President in the last hour. The response to his election has been swift, with London stock markets falling and financial […]

10 years ago

It’s official, Donald Trump has been elected as President of The United States. With Hilary Clinton leading in many of the polls leading up to Election Night, it’s fair to say that many were confident that they would wake up this morning to see that America had elected its first female President. Alas, that was not […]

10 years ago

Students at secondary schools across Ireland will return to school this morning after this week’s teachers’ strike was called off. Up to 250,000 students had been forced to stay home after unions took industrial action as part of a dispute over newly-qualified teachers’ pay. It was confirmed last night that the ASTI has directed its members to return to work, with the […]

10 years ago

The word ‘wedding reception’ is often seen as a synonym for ‘mad session, involving copious amount of alcohol that only ends when someone passes out in the residents’ bar”. So, the prospect of a ‘dry wedding’ isn’t a topic that comes up very often. However, that was exactly what one bride was considering when she […]

10 years ago

We’ve all noticed the rapid rise in rents over the past twelve months but a new report has now shown the full extent. The Daft.ie Rental Report Q3 was released today and it makes for fairly grim reading. It confirms that rents have increased by almost 13 per cent in some areas of Dublin, with the highest […]

10 years ago

Irish nurses could be the latest sector to go on strike. The Irish Nurses And Midwives Organisation announced this evening that it will be balloting its members on the possibility of industrial action. The union is demanding special recruitment in the sector, as well as accelerated restoration of pay for nurses. RTÉ reports that the action […]

10 years ago

The rise of Wetherspoons continues in Dublin, with the chain officially set to open a new pub on Camden Street. Dublin City Council has granted permission for a €4m conversion of the Camden Hall homeless hostel on the busy street into a 98-room hotel with bar and restaurant. According to The Irish Times, plans to open a pub on […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that there’s a gender imbalance when it comes to wages and a new study has revealed the true gap between men and women in Ireland. Research carried out by the European Commission has shown that men earn 13.9 per cent more than women every year. This is slightly lower than the European average of 16.7 per cent, while […]

10 years ago

Normal service has now resumed on the LUAS Green Line after it ground to a halt this morning. Early morning commuters faced serious delays earlier today, as the service between Sandyford and Bride’s Glen stopped due to technical issues. No service between Sandyford and Bridesglen on the Green line due to tech fault — Luas (@Luas) […]

10 years ago

On any given night of the week, there are a host of amazing gigs going on around the city. Whether you’re in the mood for discovering the next big thing or rocking out at the 3Arena, the only tricky thing is deciding which ones to go to! With this in mind, we’ve rounded up six […]

10 years ago

Eight units of Dublin Fire Brigade are fighting a large fire at a supermarket in Tallaght this afternoon. It’s understood that the blaze broke out at Jordan’s Supervalu on Maplewood Road shortly after 11am and has now been brought under control. Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted several photos from the site and have confirmed that everyone […]

10 years ago

Ryanair are spoiling us lately with the flash sales and they’ve just announced another one! The airline’s winter sale includes flights for €9.99 between November and January across 999 routes. There are 100,000 seats up for grabs before the sale closes tonight at midnight. If you were thinking of pre-Christmas getaway or a New Year […]

10 years ago

A man in his 40s is said to be a “serious condition” in hospital following a shooting in Dublin 10 last night. According to The Irish Independent, the incident took place shortly after 9pm in the Raheen Drive area of Cherry Orchard. The victim’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and gardaí have cordoned off […]

10 years ago

Some celebs may choose to keep a low profile while visiting our fine city but it seems Justin Bieber is determined to sample all that Dublin has to offer. The Baby singer is in town to perform two gigs at the 3Arena and played to a sold-out crowd at the stadium last night. It’s definitely not all […]

10 years ago

A public area in Clondalkin has been closed off after hazardous substances were discovered. Oatfield Drive in Neilstown has been cordoned off for most of the day after a member of the public found the “highly-hazardous chemical substance”. According to The Sun, four fire brigades and two specialist units attended the scene and efforts are ongoing to […]

10 years ago

As you’ll have noticed, the Dublin Marathon took place yesterday and over 19,000 people took to the streets for the annual event. Completing a marathon is a monumental achievement and there must be some seriously tough moments to push through during those 42.2 kilometres. This lad was definitely doing his bit to keep the spirits of the […]

10 years ago

Halloween is one of the busiest times for Dublin Fire Brigade, with bonfires popping up all over the city. The team have been hard at it over the past few days and were understandably angered when they were attacked with eggs while on a job. Someone took to the Dublin Fire Brigade Twitter account to […]

10 years ago

I’d say most of us are all too familiar with that uncomfortable, full, bloated feeling. Whether you’ve been really good today and eaten all your veg or you went all out and devoured a double cheeseburger. Bloating gets the better of us all. But it doesn’t have to. Two absolute essentials for avoiding that horrible […]

10 years ago

It’s a well-known fact that a large percentage of festive family fights are caused by board games… so the folks behind Monopoly have decided to take drastic action. Hasbro, the company that produces the game, has set up a helpline to assist feuding families in settle any disputes over the rules of the Christmas favourite. Research […]

10 years ago

Red Hot Chilli Peppers have postponed their two planned Irish shows this week. In a statement this afternoon, the band confirmed that the gigs at the 3Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday night have been cancelled and will now take place next year. “We are so sorry that we cannot come to Dublin as planned for the […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year when boyfriends, girlfriends, wives and husbands around the country panic about what they’re going to buy their other half for Christmas. It’s even more difficult if you’ve only started seeing someone as you have to figure out the perfect balance between stalker and stingy. Luckily, a new study by online […]

10 years ago

Ed Sheeran surprised fans last December when he announced that he was to take an extended break from the spotlight. Twelve months later, he’s returned and made his first post to social media this morning. So, what was it? A clip of a new song, some lyrics from a new album, a thoughtful and well-constructed selfie? […]

10 years ago

L. Mulligan Grocer is a bit of a Stoneybatter institution as it’s known for its tasty craft beers and delish food. The pub has now set up a pop-up shop at the junction of Coppinger Row and Clarendon Street (in the former home of Berlin) and it is absolutely gorgeous. The store is floor-to-ceiling with […]

10 years ago

There isn’t a day goes by without another shot of Conor McGregor showing off his very swish life on Instagram. And we love it. However, the king of the UFC must have been in a bit of hurry when posting up a pic from his flight over the weekend as he made a fairly obvious error. […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has warned homeowners to be careful when shopping for Christmas lights this year. The organisation took to Twitter to flag that EU Consumer Affairs had issued a warning over unbranded lights that are at risk of overheating and taking fire. A safety warning has been issued by @EU_Consumer over these unbranded Christmas […]

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