Gardaí searching an area in Rathmichael in South Co. Dublin for missing woman, Jastine Valdez, have found her purse.  As reported by the Irish Times, her purse was found in a disused golf club in the south Dublin area.  Along with Killiney hill which was cordoned off earlier this morning, Rathmichael and an area known […]

8 years ago

We’ve been raving about this place since it opened.  If you haven’t stopped into Middle Eastern food-mecca Hey Donna in Rathmines, you now have ZERO excuse not to book.  The eatery, which popped up just before Christmas courtesy of the foodies who brought us Jo Burger and Crackbird, has just been named Best Casual Dining Experience […]

8 years ago

The only downside to our love of whiskey is the fear that we’ll never get to experience the vast array of Irish brands available.  Well, the Irish Whiskey Museum aims to help us get that bit closer by celebrating distilleries from all over the country in a series of whiskey pop ups starting next week.  […]

8 years ago

An exploration of our lifeblood, gin, in one of Dublin’s most gorgeous garden bars? Sign us up.  House on Leeson St just announced that they will be bringing back their Great Summer Gin Fair following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event, and this time around it will be a two day affair.  […]

8 years ago

Ed Sheeran mania has well and truly gripped the land.  The singer is slap in the middle of his nine-day jaunt around the country, after three whopper sold out nights in Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  (Have a look at pics from the gigs here.) This weekend sees the red-head taking on Pearse Stadium in Galway, and […]

8 years ago

Teenager Michael Stokes has sadly passed away in Temple St hospital this weekend following a tragic accident.  The 15-year-old became dearly loved by the nation following his appearance on RTE’s Room to Improve alongside Dermot Bannon back in 2016.  Dermot was tasked with transforming the teen’s teachers’ Malahide home to make it wheelchair-friendly for Michael.  […]

8 years ago

Whack me in a wetsuit and call me Free Willy, because I’m never going to leave this place.  Ireland and waterparks aren’t exactly a match made in heaven.  In fact, visions of myself and my classmates shivering in tinfoil blankets at Clara Lara come flooding back any time the words ‘water sports’ are mentioned in […]

8 years ago

Gardai confirmed a man was arrested after he was seen walking naked outside a Dublin shopping centre.  According to The Journal, the man was seen walking outside Laurel Lodge shopping complex in Castleknock with no clothes on, before he was arrested on Saturday.  A number of videos and photos of the incident have circulated online […]

8 years ago

The current renting situation in Dublin is beyond unacceptable. With the average rent price in the city now at €2,000 – this tweet puts it all into harsh perspective.  The average rent in Dublin is now €2,000 monthly. This equates to a €450,000 mortgage on a house worth €500,000. To get this loan would require a […]

8 years ago

Now THIS is the kind of game-playing we can get on board with.  The fine weather has Dubliners feeling a little frisky it would seem, and how better to let off some steam in the great outdoors than with a giant game of kiss chase. Well that’s exactly what’s happening in our fair city next […]

8 years ago

There was no bank holiday break for Dublin Fire Brigade this weekend.  The team had their work cut out for them after multiple large gorse fires broke out in the Dublin mountains, scarily close to residential properties.  The fire brigade were dispatched to deal with the blazes in Glencullen and Barnacuilla yesterday evening at around […]

8 years ago

Here are 15 photos that prove that Howth is the only place to be in the sunshine. View this post on Instagram The day when I can do this full time will be one of the best days of my life! I love photography. I love editing. I love being out and […]

8 years ago

Any true coffee lover will know that it’s the tiny touches that make all the difference. At The Art of Coffee, you are served your daily cup of happiness not just by expert baristas, but by “true coffee artists” – in other words, baristas who care about your cup of coffee even more than you […]

8 years ago

We’ve been cooped up inside for what feels like forever – it’s time to get out and about and make the most of the sunny weather.  With that in mind we’ve been hunting for the best treats to enjoy in the city, and this wine-tasting dinner at The Riddler this Wednesday (May 9) is top of our […]

8 years ago

You can’t paint over the issue. This week, Maser’s iconic Repeal mural on the wall of the Project Arts Centre was painted over after it was deemed “political activity” by authorities – meaning the theatre could lose its charity status unless it was removed. But with just five weeks until the referendum to repeal the […]

8 years ago

Our mission at Lovin Dublin is to help you and the people you’re with experience the very best of our wonderful city.  With so much choice, we want to make sure you only spend your hard-earned cash on the most worthwhile experiences, whatever you’re in the mood for.  With that in mind, each week we curate […]

9 years ago

Experience a slice of culture and heritage this summer with a fab two-night stay at the iconic Trinity campus. And the best part? It’s all on us.  Summer is fast approaching and while we’re already dreaming of a sun-soaked getaway, it’s time to start planning some fun adventures closer to home, too.  To celebrate summer […]

9 years ago

Our mission at Lovin Dublin is to help you and the people you’re with experience the very best of our wonderful city.  With so much choice, we want to make sure you only spend your hard-earned cash on the most worthwhile experiences, whatever you’re in the mood for.  With that in mind, each week we curate […]

9 years ago

It’s nearly dinner time on a bank holiday weekend and the kids have been eating chocolate all day.  They’re hyper, you’re wrecked. The last thing you need is to bat them away from the cooker while you try to prepare something for dinner.  If the cabin fever has set in there’s only one thing for […]

9 years ago

The day has arrived, and if you haven’t created an excel sheet detailing exactly how you plan to squeeze in the maximum amount of chocolate… what’s wrong with you?  It’s the one day that no one can judge you for scoffing chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and with that in mind – we’ve planned […]

9 years ago

It’s a joyous day for Star Trek fans in Dublin, as Brent Spiner has arrived at Dublin Comic Con and is happily posing for selfies.  Brent is best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Data in the The Next Generation series of the cult classic, one of the most popular characters in the franchise.  The […]

9 years ago

It’s a trying time for Game of Throne’s fans. The wait for the final season has been long and hard, and while we’ve made it through the winter, there’s still a long way to go.  We’ve been relying on scraps (such as this Belfast pub photo) to get us through.  Well, for one weekend only […]

9 years ago

Nice try, Deliveroo.  The April Fool’s messing has already begun, with brands already trying to catch us out a day in advance it seems.  Food delivery service, Deliveroo, would have us all believe that their new ‘Try Before You Buy’ feature allows you to smell and taste your food before you order, to combat the decision fatigue that […]

9 years ago

Craving an Old Fashioned but not craving a hard stool in a packed pub?  This new delivery service might just be of interest to you this long weekend.  Delivery Tab, the ‘on demand delivery force’ that aims to get your dish to you within an hour of ordering has now added Bar Rua’s classic cocktails to […]

9 years ago

“What does it mean to be complicit?” – The sentence Donald Trump’s daughter was endlessly trolled over last year has never been more poignant. It’s been a bad eighteen months for Facebook. Fake news, the Russians, and now Cambridge Analytica. Eighteen months ago, Zuckerburg said it was “crazy” to think Facebook could influence an election. […]

9 years ago

After all that bank holiday madness, a quick pampering break is just what the doctor ordered.  We want to send you on a luxurious city retreat to Cliff Townhouse on Stephen’s Green to relax and recuperate in the centre of Georgian Dublin.  Enjoy dinner for two with wine in Cliff Townhouse, a fantastic seafood restaurant […]

9 years ago

Dublin foodie mavens have been haunting chinese restaurant, cocktail bar and late-night venue Hang Dai since it opened on Camden St over a year ago. Authentic Asian food paired with late-night entertainment from Dublin’s hippest music-makers means you’d be hard pushed to find a reason to leave Hang Dai.  View this post on Instagram We’re back open […]

9 years ago

It’s safe to say Dublin is rocking it in the brunch department, but if we had to find one tiny gripe, it’s that brunch menus can be pretty same-y.  Not so at Roberta’s on Essex St, where the brunch menu features plenty of surprises (hello breakfast pizza) as well as the old faves (ah, howya […]

9 years ago

Irish Water continues to battle supply issues following Storm Emma, with news that night time water restrictions in Dublin “could last a number of weeks”. In a statement the government body confirmed that the decision to reduce water pressure over the coming days and weeks  “was one that was not taken lightly”.  “We are leveraging the best […]

9 years ago

If you’re around George’s St this Thursday night, and you’re female, there could be a free drink in it for you.  To celebrate International Women’s Day, Nolita are giving out two free jars to every lady who crosses the threshold between 5pm and 7pm this Thursday evening.  The story is if you’re in between these […]

9 years ago

Okay, first port of call here is to educate anyone who is not aware of the phenomenon that is actor Owen Wilson’s “wow”.  This video is compulsory viewing, and will enlighten you.  Now that that’s out of the way, you might like to know that what started as a joke event in Dublin inspired by […]

9 years ago

The body of Zoe Whitford Cannon will be laid to rest in Shankill, Co Dublin this week. The little girl passed away in Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, having been on life support for two days in a medically induced coma.  Speaking to RSVP, Gardai said: “the Machine was switched off yesterday morning – Tuesday 13th […]

9 years ago

A 24-year-old man was left with serious head wounds following suspected hit and run accident.  The man was discovered on the side of the road at Parnell Rd/Clogher Rd Dublin 12 at around 5.55am and was rushed to St. James’ hospital.  Gardaí believe the man may have been struck by a vehicle which failed to stop […]

9 years ago

Gardaí visited the home Joanne Lee had shared with her estranged husband as part of the investigation into her murder. Joanne’s body was found in a wardrobe at a Ranelagh address two days after she had been reported missing. Her estranged husband Keith Lee was found at the back of the property with severe […]

9 years ago

It’s about time the fabulous mammies of the nation got in on the blogging action. The latest craze in the world of online blogging is ‘MammyBlogging’ and we are completely here for it. Leading the charge is none other than Suzanne Jackson’s mam Susan Jackson with her travel and fashion Instagram account eternalstyle_ie. A quick […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are currently attending the scene of a fire at Marrowbone Lane off Cork St in Dublin tonight.  Two trucks were dispatched to attend the scene at an apartment block.  The twitter team shared two photos of the incident with the caption:  ‘Firefighters from D Watch Dolphin’s Barn attended a fire off Marrowbone […]

9 years ago

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of 38-year-old Joanne Lee of Coolock, Co Dublin.  Gardaí believe that Joanne was not ‘positively seen’ since February 5, ten days before she was found strangled to death at a property in Ranelagh.  Joanne’s body was found in a wardrobe, wrapped in bedsheets and a sleeping […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are on top of their game when it comes to social media, and they’ve nailed it again with their latest tweet.  The team behind the Twitter account shared a tongue-in-cheek message with their followers yesterday evening, warning of the dangers of ‘gincidents’.  They wrote:  ‘We don’t collate statistics for the phenomenon of […]

9 years ago

Takes serious balls to cycle around Dublin these days…  And this cyclist is representin’.  Spotted in Dublin and posted on Reddit, this Dublin cyclist is brightening up the roads considerably with his cheeky light display swinging behind him.  One Redditor has provided some context for the ballsy display, explaining that “in the US and they […]

9 years ago

The family of a woman found dead in a Ranelagh property this afternoon has spoken out about their grief, saying “it has torn the soul out of us”.  The body of a 38-year-old woman was found at around 3:45pm today at a house on Ranelagh Road, after Gardaí had been called to the scene as […]

9 years ago

We know PDA on public transport is a no-no. But how do we feel about PDG (translation – public display of gifts)?  This lady didn’t have much choice but to show off her Vally’s day gift on the luas yesterday evening, after her other half went all out and presented her with a giant bear […]

9 years ago

An Irish lecturer was reportedly arrested after cannabis was allegedly seized at his Dublin home. According to The Mail, Gardaí allegedly seized €25K worth of drugs as well as €5000 cash on January 29th 2018. The man, in his 40s, was arrested for questioning and later released without charge. A source told the paper: “Gardai received […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade were called to Trinity College today to remove an unidentified man from an English lecture in the Arts Block today at approximately 3pm.  According to Trinity News, the man was wearing a bandage over one eye and stood to the side of the lecture hall as the lecture began.  He was verbally […]

9 years ago

Five people were left injured after a collision in Dolphin’s Barn this weekend.  Shocking photos shared on Twitter by Dublin Fire Brigade show a vehicle which appears to have collided with railings protecting roadworks.  Dublin Fire Brigade warned drivers to be cautious of roadworks in a tweet which read:  ‘We all dislike road works and […]

9 years ago

There’s chaos on both the Green and the Red luas line this evening, as a system fault has seen trains delayed for up to forty minutes.  Just before rush hour, Luas tweeted:  ‘#Luas Realtime Passenger Information Displays at the stops are all down, so too is the live forecast feed to the Luas App and […]

9 years ago

Online dating is a minefield of ‘what ifs’.  What if the right person hasn’t seen my profile yet? What if my soulmate accidentally swiped left?!  Well, four single Dubs have cut the messing and they’re going BIG with their dating profiles. We’re talking billboard big.  Yep, four brave singletons are embracing a whole new way […]

9 years ago

Okay, okay. We know it’s Fitness February. BUT it’s also Fat Friday.  With that in mind, we’ve pulled together ten Dublin takeaways that deliver booze.  Because Dry January is over… but we’re still not quite ready to leave the house.  Saba To Go View this post on Instagram Our Date Night Deal is the perfect way […]

9 years ago

A boil water notice has been issued for numerous areas in Dublin and Wicklow following a mechanical error at the Vartry Water Treatment Plant.  A chlorine booster failure at the plant, which serves over 65,000 people, means that adequate chlorine may not have been reached in order to ensure that the water is safe to […]

9 years ago

A Fairview off-license has been named the best in Dublin at the National Off-License Association Awards which took place last week.  Martin’s Off-licence, a family-run biz, was crowned Dublin Off-licence of the Year 2018 last Monday, in the awards which celebrate excellence in the independent off-licence sector.  Martin’s is currently managed by Declan and Damian Martin, […]

9 years ago

A Dublin café has hit back after receiving a legal letter from Michelin this week. In the letter, a representative for the distinguished restaurant guide requested that The White Moose Café remove a sentence that reads: “The White Moose Cafe is the only 5-Michelin-Star restaurant on planet Earth” The letter states: ‘Hello, ‘It has been […]

9 years ago