Dublin Bus announced a route diversion this evening following ‘antisocial behaviour’.  The service took to Facebook to announce the curtailment, which affected Route 27 for more than an hour.  They wrote on their website:  We wish to advise customers that due to anti social behaviour Route 27 will not serve Jobstown for the next hour.Bus […]

8 years ago

The Scientology Centre at Firhouse, Dublin, has been accused of ‘targeting young people’ after it was revealed the centre has plans to develop a playground, GAA and rugby pitch.  According to Independent.ie, an application was filed on January 16 outlining plans for a 17sqm playground at the community centre in Firhouse.  In the last few weeks, a […]

8 years ago

Gardaí seized a submachine gun during a raid in the Balgaddy area of Lucan on Sunday evening. The deadly weapon – which has a rate of fire of 650 rounds per minute – was loaded and another clip of ammunition was also recovered. It is believed the weapon, a PM 63 RAK, was intended for use by members […]

8 years ago

A Dublin hotelier has imposed a ban on ‘all bloggers’ following the release of a viral email asking for a free stay for exposure’. ‘Social influencer’ Elle Darby became the subject of fierce debate after she emailed hotel-owner Paul Stenson with a business proposal – she would promote the hotel to her 87K followers in […]

8 years ago

Gardaí have issued a warning to motorists following a collision in Tallaght on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday, after a car ‘lost control’ at a junction in the wet, slippery weather conditions. They shared a photo of the vehicle in question’s tire, which is seen to be almost completely bald. […]

8 years ago

“Everyone used to hate the queues at the Garda Immigration office, but I love them because if there were no queues, I would never have met the love of my life”.  Gaurav Juneja immigrated from India to Dublin over three years ago, and met his future wife in the queue for a resident’s permit.  While […]

8 years ago

The hunt is still on for the winner of the €39m EuroMillions Jackpot, and it has now been revealed that the lucky fecker bought their ticket in Dublin. The winning quick pick ticket was sold on Friday December 29, and the winning numbers are: 04, 08, 22, 23, 48 with Lucky Stars: 01, 12. A […]

8 years ago

Make sure to bring your brolly if you’re heading out in Dublin tonight, folks!  Thousands will brace the foul weather tonight to ring in the New Year in town, but those who’ve opted to stay in should feel really smug right now.  Heavy showers have been forecast into the early hours of the morning, so […]

8 years ago

This was the first port of call for many a night out in Dublin.  Reports are swirling that Odessa Club & Restaurant is closing its doors after more than 10 years in the city centre.  A long time favourite of Dublin partiers, the club and restaurant boasted six floors of fun – with a total […]

8 years ago

McGregor for President?  Just days after bookies put odds at 25/1 that Conor McGregor would run for the Irish Presidency in 2018, the Crumlin man seems to be poking fun at the idea on social media.  He took to Instagram today to share an image of himself standing in front of a portrait of President […]

8 years ago

Eyewitnesses have given harrowing accounts after a 15-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle at Blanchardstown Centre this evening.  Onlooker Rebecca Wade told Dublin Live: “I was sitting in Starbucks the window is completely open and a car suddenly came up that path from the Leisureplex. “He was moving fast – it looked like he […]

8 years ago

This is an absolute joke.  Finding a place to live in Dublin has become next to impossible, and a quick scroll through the rentals that are advertised on Daft.ie will have you in a ball of anxiety about the future.  But this recent posting is beyond appalling.  A studio apartment in Phibsborough has been advertised on […]

8 years ago

This is just too good to be true. Irish people are getting a serious case of the giggles after stumbling upon this Wikipedia page about Fish Town.  In case you’re wondering, Fish Town is the capital of River Gee County, Liberia.  Unfortunate.  Redditors are getting an awful laugh at it, and we’re just waiting for […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are no longer treating the death of a woman (42), whose body was found in her Rathmines apartment yesterday, as suspicious.  Deborah Holmes was found dead in her apartment with a serious head injury at around 12.40pm on Tuesday.  Now, following the results of her post-mortem, any foul play has been ruled out as it […]

8 years ago

A 15-year-old charged in connection with a serious assault in Dun Laoghaire was denied bail after it was advised that he was “likely to commit murder” should he be released.  In a hearing at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Tuesday, the youth was charged with ssault under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the […]

8 years ago

Suzanne Jackson has shared her delight at finding her boxer dog Marley, but has admitted she is “broken” over her Jack Russell Bella who was found dead. The two dogs went missing from Suzanne’s cousin’s home in Drogheda where they were staying while Suzanne and her family holidayed in Lanzarote.  Early yesterday morning Suzanne put […]

8 years ago

Christmas will do that to ya…  Conor McGregor has been showing us a side of him that we haven’t seen in quite some time this week.  After his various partying antics and Rita Ora dating scandals, it seems he has settled down somewhat – spending time with family and chilling in Chrimbo onesies.  View this […]

8 years ago

We just about have ONE more hoo-haa in us before our feet give in and we collapse into a turkey-blissed daze and hibernate until New Year’s Eve.  Town will be absolutely bananas tonight – so if you’re going out and depending on public transport, take note of the following info. Basically, there’s not much on […]

8 years ago

If you try one new skincare product in 2018, let it be this.  Selecting the right skincare products can feel like a minefield, and we often do more damage than good by overdoing it with lotions and potions – leaving our skin dry, red and tight.  I have suffered with acne for over twelve years, […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a woman in her 40s at her home on Rathmines Avenue, Dublin 6. The discovery was made shortly after 12.30 p.m. today, Tuesday 26th December, 2017. The Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and the body remains at the scene which is […]

8 years ago

Emergency services were called to Phoenix Park today after two cyclists collided.  A Phibsborough fire engine and an ambulance from Dolphin’s Barn both arrived at the scene, where one person required treatment for a shoulder injury.  Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted:  ‘Our Phibsborough Fire Engine, crewed with an Advanced Paramedic, and our Dolphins Barn ambulance responded […]

8 years ago

It’s been a heartbreaking Stephen’s Day for popular blogger Suzanne Jackson, who has cut her Christmas sun holiday short after her Jack Russell pup, Bella, was found dead.  Earlier today, Suzanne had issued a plea after Bella and boxer Marley disappeared from the Drogheda home where they were being taken care of while Suzanne and […]

8 years ago

Gardaí believe the victim of a horrific assault in Dun Laoghaire last Saturday was lured to the scene by a dating app. A 25-year-old woman of Malaysian descent was discovered in a pool of blood nearby the Baths on Queen’s Road on Saturday afternoon. The woman had serious injuries to her neck and arms and was […]

8 years ago

One of the most magical moments on the Dublin Christmas calendar has kicked off.  The annual Christmas Eve busk is taking place outside the Gaiety Theatre on South King St. this year, having shifted from Grafton St. proper after chocco-block crowds last year.  And it looks like it’s packed to capacity yet again, as shoppers […]

8 years ago

What an amazing early Christmas present for one lucky fecker.  Last night’s €5.4m winning National Lottery Jackpot ticket was purchased at Dublin Airport on Friday, the busiest day of the year.  The QuickPick ticket was purchased in WH SMith’s at around 1pm, when the airport was jam-packed with Christmas homecoming reunions.  National Lottery CEO, Dermot […]

8 years ago

Dublin model Ava Rose has claimed she’s going to be the ‘Conor McGregor of the glamour world’ as she plans a trip to the US.  The reality star was reportedly headhunted by E! Entertainment producers after she made global headlines touring with rapper Drake earlier this year.  Now it looks like she is set to […]

8 years ago

Details of the annual singalong on Grafton St. have just been revealed by Glen Hansard himself.  For the last number of years, hundreds have gathered on the famous street to to raise money for the homeless.  This year’s location is just a little different, with musicians coming together outside The Gaiety Theatre, just off Grafters […]

8 years ago

A woman in her 20s has been rushed to hospital following a serious assault in Dun Laoghaire today.  The woman was found with serious arm and neck injuries close to the old baths at Queens Road at around 3.20pm this afternoon.  Emergency services were called to the scene and the woman was taken to St. Vincents hospital.  […]

8 years ago

We need to find these heroes immediately! The sheer panic and emptiness you feel when your pet goes missing or runs away is truly awful. You feel both helpless and hopeless. But for Katie Killeen, the experience ended up being a really heartwarming one – even though it was very touch-and-go to begin with.  Katie […]

8 years ago

It’s going to be a very merry Christmas for two lucky feckers who scooped €500,000 each last night in the EuroMillions Plus draw. And now the hunt is on for the winners, as Lotto chiefs urge those who played the Euromillions to check their tickets. It has now been revealed that the winning Dublin ticket was […]

8 years ago

It’s the best part of any shopping day – coffeeeeee.  Whether you’ve planned one last get together with friends, or you simply cannot traipse anymore, throw your bags in the car and head to Sophies.  Not only are the wraparound views of Dublin the perfect way to appreciate our city at its festive finest, their […]

8 years ago

An elderly man was found dead in his home following a house fire on the North Strand Road last night.  The 78-year-old man was at home on Hibernian Avenue when the fire broke out.  According to Dublin Live, Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 9pm on Friday December 22.  The man […]

8 years ago

As the weather gets colder and we start spending more and more time indoors, one of our favourite activities is making our homes as snug and inviting as possible to beat the chill.  Nothing warms the heart like a get-together with friends, whether it’s just a cosy dinner party for three, or a full-blown celebration. […]

8 years ago

Your granny’s coming… sh*tting it for ya now, lad.  In what is maybe the most Irish news story of 2017, an inmate’s granny was sent to tell him off at Cloverhill prison after he staged a protest on the roof.  According to The Irish Times, Eric Harcourt (22) climbed up on the roof of Cloverhill prison where […]

8 years ago

Dublin diners are moving away from the city centre and towards the water.  Grand Canal Dock has been the big player in the ‘Water Quarter’ up until recently, with spots like The Marker’s Brasserie and Charlotte Quay drawing visitors in their droves.  But there’s something stirring in George’s Dock of late. Ruby’s Bar & Grill recently […]

8 years ago

Your weekend plans just got a whole lot cooler…  … Because now you can officially order Dublin’s favourite hand-rolled ice cream to your couch. Yep, Arctic Stone and Just Eat have teamed up to create a mini Christmas miracle. The delicious rolled ice cream will be available for delivery on Saturdays and Sundays from their […]

8 years ago

A group of cyclists gathered to today to protest against the new Luas Cross City Line and the dangers it has caused for cyclists in the city.  As well as practical problems with the layout, protestors took issue with new signs advising cyclists to ‘dismount’ and walk in certain areas.  The event was organised by […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are investigating a second suspect in a horrific acid attack on a 32-year-old South Dublin woman last Friday. The woman suffered ‘life-changing’ injuries after acid was poured in her face at around 10pm close to the Radisson Blu Hotel. Now Gardaí believe another woman is involve, according to the Irish Independent. The other woman may […]

8 years ago

“I’m just going nip around town after work and pick up something for the Christmas party”.  The famous last words before you trudge around town for hours in an absolute fouler with blisters on your feet – and then grab another black dress in the five-minutes-closing-time panic.  Town is absolutely manic at the moment and it is […]

8 years ago

Would you be WELL queueing around the corner for a pair of knickers?  After months and months of build up, Victoria’s Secret finally opened the doors of its Irish flagship store on Grafton St. this morning.  Now, we knew people were looking forward to it – but we would NOT have anticipated the mayhem on […]

8 years ago

Production on The Rhythm Section, currently filming in Dublin, has temporarily halted after actress Blake Lively sustained an injury on set. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, director Reed Morano confirmed that Lively had injured her hand while filming an action scene in the city on Monday. She said:  ‘Paramount, Global Road (formerly known as […]

8 years ago

Blake Lively fans have been on high-alert hoping to catch a glimpse of the starlet since she started filming in Dublin last month.  But you’d want to have your wits about you, or you could easily miss her.  The 30-year-old has been filming in the city centre, but looks completely unrecognisable in a series of messy […]

8 years ago

Is this Ireland’s answer to Fyre fest?  Back in September, prosecco fans went bananas for a ‘Prosecco & Balls’ event that was due to come to Dublin in April 2018.  An event page on Facebook, which boasts ‘thousands of balls’ and ‘litres of prosecco’, racked up thousands of responses – and the event was widely […]

8 years ago

There is now a record number of people renting in Dublin, with a whopping one in four people living in the city now in rented accommodation.  Rent prices are continuing to soar, with Savills economist John McCartney predicting that the average cost of rent in the capital will surpass €2000 by 2019.  But what are we […]

8 years ago

Cakes with drippy icing that look like they’re straight out of Wonderland, giant pink fringed chandeliers and cosy mismatched couches – FOAM café on Strand Street is one of the most instagrammable spots in Dublin. Tucked in behind the Italian quarter, its shiny, circus-style sign is a like a little twinkling wink inviting you in. Chock-full of knick […]

8 years ago

Would you like to come and work for the fastest growing digital publication in the country (and beyond)?  It’s exciting times at Lovin Media as we are growing… again!  We’re looking for the absolute best talent in digital content creation to join our team. We are currently hiring for two roles:  1. Videographer/Multimedia producer  Apply […]

8 years ago

Coca Cola is synonymous with Christmas thanks to its iconic truck tour, and now it’s going to play an even bigger part in Christmas in Dublin.  Makers of the fizzy stuff have announced that they are bring a pop-up “Coca-Cola Christmas Experience” to Dublin for four days only next month.  Fifty-seven South William St. will […]

8 years ago

In a move that has been branded “inhumane”, it has been confirmed that canal levels at Drumcondra have been raised in order to “flush out” the homeless people who sleep rough on its banks.  Speaking to 98fm, Waterways Ireland defended the action, insisting it’s to “keep the public safe”. They said that “the main issues were […]

8 years ago

We all know that in the current rental landscape, we need to keep our arms and our legs in the boat when looking for accommodation.  It seems that at every turn, there’s someone waiting to shaft you – and a surf through the listings on Daft.ie can feel like an obstacle course.  These two listings […]

8 years ago

A doctor has warned of the seriousness of the measles as an outbreak of the disease in Dublin has now spread to Meath.  There have been twelve confirmed cases of the illness in the capital, and a further five in neighbouring Meath, prompting the HSE to release a health warning.  Dr Deirdre Mulholland warned about the side-effects […]

8 years ago