Dublin Airport has opened a brand new €16m facility for transferring passengers. The new building, which has been in the making for 14 months, can welcome four times more passengers connecting from one flight to another than current capacity – and greatly improves the journey. The facility is located adjacent to Pier 4 near Terminal […]

8 years ago

A round of applause for Bow Lane. The town is bursting with bottomless brunch deals and tbh they’re old news. But our ears seriously pricked when we heard tell of Bow Lane’s new ‘bottomless dinner’ deal… in fact it’s SO good, we’re frantically searching for a catch. So here’s the deal. Starting from next week, […]

8 years ago

Last month’s Gordon’s Pink Experience in Galway was a huge success, and so we’ve teamed up with Gordon’s to bring the Experience to Dublin for one night only! From 6.30pm-9.30pm on August 10th, NoLita will transform into a shrine to Gordon’s Pink for the Gordon’s Pink Experience – an unmissable evening for fans of […]

8 years ago

Get the fancy napkins out… Christina Aguilera is in town. The Dirrty singer was spotted in various spots around the fair city yesterday, with word on the street that she was gearing up for a private Dublin show. And the rumours were true… because last night Christina and her posse took on the 3 Arena […]

8 years ago

There’s just so much to love about Dublin at this time of year. And one of the highlights of the Dublin summer calendar is just around the corner. That’s right, our fair city will host Europe’s largest BBQ festival, The Big Grill, again this year – fresh after being named Irish ‘Festival of the […]

8 years ago

There’s only a handful of weekends left before it’s back-to-school time, but that’s plenty of time to make some more summer memories the kids will never forget. This weekend sees a brand new children-focused festival celebrating play, fun and imagination take over Dublin, encouraging parents and kids alike to step away from the screens for […]

8 years ago

Dublin drivers have been warned of a possible scam to get motorists out of their cars. A Hartstown resident told Dublin Live that would-be thieves had placed a trolley on the side of the road in the hopes that motorists would vacate their vehicles to move it. She told the publication that her husband had […]

8 years ago

A rainy Sunday calls for two things – the couch, and online shopping. There is no better mood booster than an itsy bitsy teeny weeny online mini-splurge. Let us introduce you to our new online obsession: Theo + George View this post on Instagram Katie O’Riordan founder and designer for Theo + Gorge was part […]

8 years ago

The Irish Aviation Authority has warned Dublin residents to expect loud noise this evening as 11 world-famous RAF Red Arrow jets make their way across the city. The jets will carry out a ‘fly past’ over the river Liffey at around 7:50pm this evening (Saturday, July 28) and the IAA’s notice mentions there will be […]

8 years ago

One of the biggest benefits of the Dublin heatwave was our renewed love of healthy treats. The searing sun had us craving acai bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices, and let’s be honest we were pretty chuffed with ourselves. As more and more vegan options started popping up in the city, there was something about the […]

8 years ago

It’s no secret that Dublin is a firm fixture on tourists’ bucket lists, however Failte Ireland’s recent revelations would suggest there’s still some work to be done. While the first half of the year saw a 6.7 per cent increase in visitors to Dublin, only 24 per cent say they would return to the capital. […]

8 years ago

We already know you don’t have plans on Monday night – aside from an appointment with the couch at 9pm sharp. Yes, by this time next week there’ll be a Love Island-shaped hole in our lives, but we have news that may ease the pain just a little. How would you like to watch the […]

8 years ago

Did you spot this on your commute this morning? Social Media went into meltdown earlier this morning when a group of VR-wearing, futuristic looking folk started popping up all over Dublin. Casual boiler suit of a Wednesday…wonder what this is all about?!#SOCIALMEDIALIVE pic.twitter.com/P10LMpq59p — Ruth Murray (@Ruthie_Murray) July 18, 2018 Have you seen these guys […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning to make the most of this warm weather by heading for a swim at the weekend, take heed the latest warning from Dublin City Council. The local authority has warned that poisonous jellyfish have been sighted at Sandycove Beach and Seapoint, with swimmers advised to avoid the creature if they come across […]

8 years ago

Almost 3,500 premises in North Dublin are without power this morning due to an electrical fault. According to ESB, the fault was reported in Fairview and is affecting 3,498 customers. Motorists have also been affected as some traffic lights in the area are also out of action. ESB have said: “We apologise for the loss […]

8 years ago

One of the world’s most famous restaurants is opening its doors in our beautiful city this month, and it’s quite fitting if we do say so ourselves. The food scene in Dublin is up there with anywhere in the world of late, with local and international chefs flocking to set up kitchen in the fair […]

8 years ago

Finding the perfect lunch spot gives us butterflies… and Farmer Browns is THE ONE. Anyone who works in our neck of the wood (Baggot St, Grand Canal area) will have frequented Farmer Browns on Bath Avenue for a midday sambo, and in fairness its one of those bankers that you can always rely on for […]

8 years ago

Anyone who reads this site will know we went BANANAs for Meltdown when it first opened on Stephen’s St three months ago. Read our review here. I mean… just LOOK at the cheesey goodness available at this little gem. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maeve O’ Malley (@meltdowndublin) on Jun 27, […]

8 years ago

Over 60,000 people turned out to celebrate Pride in the streets of Dublin yesterday. Of course, amid the colour, laughter and love, there were a few ‘Down with this sort of thing’ signs. The last thing we want to do is underplay the massive heartbreak and damage signs like these can cause for members of […]

8 years ago

The city was an explosion of colour today as Pride month culminated with the annual Pride Parade. Rainbow-coloured floats, costumes, music and dancing lit up the parade route – however some have taken to Twitter to note a major disappointment. The route, which saw paraders travel from Stephen’s Green to Smithfield via Cuffe St, Kevin […]

8 years ago

One of Dublin’s most popular restaurants has closed it’s doors to reopen under new management. A sign posted to the window of Farm Restaurant on Leeson St. reads: ‘The restaurant has been sold and will reopen soon under new management. We thank you for your custom over the past six years. Your patronage in the […]

8 years ago

Dublin, you absolute beaut. Pride month culminates this weekend with parades and celebrations all over the country – and the weather could not be better for it. Last night, iconic Dublin buildings were lit up in rainbow colours to mark the weekend, and we’ve never seen them looking better. The photos, showing The Government Buildings […]

8 years ago

A man who reportedly threw a brick through Pantibar’s window last night was caught by the bar manager within minutes. Owner Rory O’ Neill AKA Pantibliss took to Instagram last night to share a photo of the brick, which was emblazoned with a homophobic message. Panti wrote: ‘A brick was thrown through Pantibar’s window just […]

8 years ago

Fancy working for one of the fastest growing media brands in the country? As Account Manager (Agency Sales) you will be a key member of the team leading the growth of our agency business. THE ROLE Join a rapidly expanding Agency Sales team that is driving the growth of the group Develop and nurture key […]

8 years ago

Want to come and work for one of the fastest growing media brands in the country? Lovin Media Group is looking for an energetic and experienced event planner to produce industry leading client focused events and experiential marketing activations. In addition to this you will be tasked with the development and management of Lovin Media […]

8 years ago

The Daniel and Andrew salon in Rathmines is widely known as a unisex hairdressers where you will usually manage to get a last-minute appointment. But not many people are aware that upstairs is a small beauty salon that offers the whole shebang – manicures, pedicures, lash extensions, massages et al. Look, it is small – […]

8 years ago

Iconic Dublin bar The George has reopened with business as usual after an evacuation on Thursday evening. The weekly Thirsty Thursday event with Davina Devine was in full swing when revellers were rushed out and four fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene. Twitter user Concon said: “We were in the middle of the drag […]

8 years ago

Not ideal… Ryanair boss Michael O’ Leary has warned that there could be travel chaos this summer if threatened strike action goes ahead. O’ Leary warned that things were getting ‘to the point of meltdown’ due to Air Traffic Controller roster and staffing issues, which resulted in over 71,000 flights delayed in May. Almost 1,000 […]

8 years ago

Blackrock is one of our favourite spots in the city to head for some grub, and a month doesn’t go by without a visit to the Blackrock markets. But at the moment, you’d be hard pushed to pass the city suburb on the Dart, with the absolutely foul breeze that’s creeping in the window of […]

8 years ago

Mark it in the calendar – one of Dublin’s best-loved food and drink events is coming back to the city next month. From Thursday July 5 to Sunday July 15, The House of Peroni will bring all the passion and creativity of Italy to our fair city in a brand new location at 130-133 St. […]

8 years ago

We’re always on the lookout for unique gifts and new Dublin talent – and this Dublin lady fits both criteria. Carolyn Walsh creates stunning cityscape prints using a mixture of collage and paint for truly special pieces that will add the perfect pop of colour to your home. Carolyn has focused on a host of […]

8 years ago

Gardai are investigating after a man armed with a knife hijacked a car with a toddler in the backseat in the Phoenix Park this weekend. According to Dublin Live, the hijacker approached the SUV as it drove along Conyngham Road and pulled a male and female from the front seats of the vehicle. He then […]

8 years ago

Pick a country, any country! Ryanair passengers have likened a Budapest flight to ‘an episode of Lost’ after diversions left everybody incredibly confused.  Newstalk reporter Richard Chambers, who was on the flight, tweeted:  ‘So. We were flying to Budapest. Our flight was delayed. There was an announcement to say “Sorry. Budapest is closed. We’re going […]

8 years ago

Niall Harbison, who founded Lovin Media Group over five years ago, has announced his departure from the group today.  Mic drop ????????????https://t.co/kWDY0fIUJs — Niall Harbison (@NiallHarbison) June 7, 2018 Niall has sold his shares to leading shareholder Kouchin Holdings, which now holds 85% of the business.  Jamie Crawford, CEO of Lovin Media has said that his […]

8 years ago

It’s summer time and the weekend is upon us, so we’ve got just one thing on our mind: throwing a big ol’ BBQ.  It’s the ultimate way to celebrate the summer (and what a summer so far in fairness) – so cancel those dinner reservations, send around a text, and roll those sleeves up – it’s grill time.  We’ve teamed […]

8 years ago

Roll up, roll up. This may be the most overpriced rental we’ve seen in Dublin yet.  We’re well used to seeing disgraceful ‘studio’ apartments on Daft.ie, but there’s usually some sort of acknowledgement that the place is a dive in the price point.  This brazen homeowner, however, has whacked a premium price on a tiny space with […]

8 years ago

World Champion Katie Taylor’s dad Pete Taylor is among three men who were shot at Bray Boxing Club this morning.  Pete, who set up the boxing club, had organised this morning’s event. According to reports, a gunman fired a number of shots at the Wicklow club before fleeing the scene.  Gardai said in a statement: “Gardai […]

8 years ago

UPDATE: A spokesperson for the marathon has released a statement regarding the goodie bags:  “The race organisers of Women’s Mini Marathon are happy to provide a Race Bag to all participants every year. “This is one of the most popular parts of the event every year, and we strive to give all participants a selection of […]

8 years ago

A long queue for a sambo when your tummy is rumbling at the airport is a surefire way to kill your holiday buzz instantly.  Well, a whole new way of purchasing food could put an end to those pesky queues for good, and leave you with more time to browse the shelves at duty-free.  Dublin Airport […]

8 years ago

Love Island kicks off tonight. It also happens to be the last day of a glorious long weekend in Dublin. That means two things. TAKEAWAY AND TELLY.  Here’s what you should order tonight according to your favourite Love Island couple from 2017. *Cue the slow news day comments*  1. Amber and Kem  The winning combo. If you […]

8 years ago

You don’t need to be a sommelier to expertly pair your wine with your food, although it can sometimes feel a little intimidating.  More and more restaurants are offering helpful advice about which wine to order with which dish in order to bring out the very best taste in both, doing away with the mystique of […]

8 years ago

The weather may be meh, but it’s nearly Friday and that’s always worth celebrating.  If you’re up for trying something a little bit different tonight, may we recommend a deadly little pop up in Temple Bar in the space where Charlie’s was (RIP).  There’s been a host of creative events happening in the Essex St shop (day […]

8 years ago

We love discovering the best of Dublin and sharing our finds with you guys.  It’s what we do. But in order to keep sending you our newsletter, we need you confirm your subscription.  This is because of new GDPR regulations that come in tomorrow (Friday), which means we’ll only be able to continue to email you […]

8 years ago

With just one day to go before voting begins on the eighth referendum, both campaigns are amping up their messaging in the final stretch.  While the Yes campaign has been out on the ground in force in the city over the last few days, the No Campaign has taken to the skies.  A plane appearing […]

8 years ago

The phrase “you could be the next Niall Horan” has basically become an Irish proverb. The Mullingar man is fully living the dream, up there with Fionn Mac Cumhaill  – his story is the stuff of Irish legend.  And now One Direction’s management team are descending upon Dublin to pluck another one of us out of obscurity […]

8 years ago

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh has announced that will be hosting free self-defence classes for women in light of the tragic Jastine Valdez case this week.  Kavanagh announced the Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu classes on the Facebook page of his gym SGB Ireland, saying that he wants to give women ‘a fighting chance’.  He wrote:  ‘Introducing a […]

8 years ago

Fish and chips is a delicacy that I have only really begun to appreciate in my adulthood.  Up until then, my Friday lunchtime trip to The Golden Fry chipper in Waterford was all about the battered sausage (with a scoop of chips, never a bag – it’s all about the scoop).  My first foray into […]

8 years ago

Would you like to come and work for the fastest growing digital publication in the country and beyond?  We’re looking for the absolute best talent in digital content creation to join our growing team as Deputy Editor of Lovin Media Group.  If you love food, travel, culture and entertainment (and grammar mistakes keep you up […]

8 years ago

Put the kettle on, it looks like Hollywood will descend on Dublin in the coming weeks.  Popular Smithfield bar Hacienda announced on Facebook today that it will close for the filming of an ‘International TV Series’.  The post reads:  ‘While it may look like we are open for business, this will be the filming activities […]

8 years ago

Rugby, music and food… all of our favourite things.  Festival season is kicking off in earnest this weekend as Guinness PRO14 Dublin 7s takes over Old Belvedere RFC for a jam-packed weekend of sport and music.  Dublin 7s is like no other sporting event on the calendar, with music from DJ Mark McCabe and The […]

8 years ago