Amazing news from the Rotunda Hospital as it marked World Prematurity Day on Saturday. One hundred per cent of premature babies born at 28 weeks at the hospital survived in 2017, a historical moment for the Maternity Hospital. Two hundred babies were born at 28 weeks last year at the hospital, and every baby survived […]

8 years ago

The Poké craze is showing no signs of slowing down and we’re pretty delighted about it. Fresh sliced marinated seafood tossed over rice with fresh veggies and tropical fruits smothered in sauce – we can see why the city has rowed in behind the poké revolution. Klaw poké in Temple Bar was among the first […]

8 years ago

Last year we all discovered that the reason we can’t afford to buy a home in Dublin is because we spend all our money on avocado toast. Thankfully, we decided in signature millennial zeal that instead of forgoing the 21,000 avo-toasts it would take to make up a deposit, we would support the growth and […]

8 years ago

Say you’ll be there. It’s official. The Spice Girls will kick off their 2019 Stadium Tour in Croke Park, Dublin on Friday May 24. With tickets going on sale last Saturday morning for the tour as they added a staggering five additional dates in quick succession over the weekend, and now with nearly all dates […]

8 years ago

It’s Thursday – there’s light at the end of the tunnel. If you’re still struggling to visualise the weekend – this photo, shared by Dublin pub Searsons, pretty much sums it up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Searsons of Baggot Street (@searsons_bar) on Nov 15, 2018 at 12:16am PST Yes, my […]

8 years ago

At Lovin Dublin, we’re all about discovering the very best restaurants, bars and cafes our city has to offer – and keeping you guys in the loop. Whether it’s the newest opening that everyone’s talking about, or a hidden gem that actually does the best pasteis de nata you’ve ever tasted, our aim is to […]

8 years ago

If you plan on closing your front door on the week and not opening it again until Monday, think again. We’d imagine there are a lot of people re-thinking their weekend plans right now thanks to the torrential rain battering the city – but we are here to give you a reason to step outside […]

8 years ago

Applying for a mortgage is a major life milestone – one that most of us will face at some point when we’re just steps away from owning a home. An adulting initiation rite, if you will. However, we can’t help feeling a little intimidated when it comes to approaching the application process, with some of […]

8 years ago

What is it about the M word? Deciding to buy your first home is a massive decision – we get it. But once you’ve made that decision, you’re on the way to making the dream a reality. Still, for some reason, when it comes to applying for a mortgage, people tend to kick the can […]

8 years ago

Getting on the property ladder can be intimidating…. particularly in Dublin. There’s so much to consider and it can often be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve teamed up with AIB to bring you the Livin Dublin hub – a place where all the most relevant information for First Time Buyers is […]

8 years ago

One of the biggest events on the Dublin Christmas calendar is happening next week, and savvy shoppers will not want to miss out. Not only will there be bargains galore at Dublin’s finest shopping destination, Dundrum Town Centre, but there’ll be live music and entertainment to make an unforgettable evening marking the official start […]

8 years ago

Halloween is so over. It’s all about Dia de los Muertos. One of the best parties on the freaky-season calendar is happening this bank holiday weekend, and Halloween-lovers will not want to miss it. We’ve been raving about 777 since 2012, and now it’s time to rave in 777. Their annual Halloween party is always […]

8 years ago

Calling all First-Time Buyers! We know that buying your first home is a daunting experience – with a whole host of difficult choices to make. Well, let us make one decision a little easier by leading you in the direction of these seriously slick new homes in one of Dublin’s most desirable commuter towns. […]

8 years ago

We love a good brunch – but we were starting to think Dublin restaurants were running out of ideas. It does all get a bit same-y, so we were thrilled to find out that The Legal Eagle were mixing it up with something a little bit different – and a lot nostalgic. The cosy Chancery […]

8 years ago

If I were ever to open a bar, I’ve always said it would be near a theatre. There is no buzz like the buzz of a cast of actors piling into the local for a well-deserved pint after a rip-roaring show. A place where the piano is always alive thanks to the musical talent that […]

8 years ago

Having lived in Ranelagh for years, I’m a massive fan of Mak at D6. It’s some of the best high-end asian cuisine in the city in my opinion, and it was my first port of call after Crazy Rich Asians gave me an unmerciful craving for dumplings this weekend. Well, city centre dwellers are in […]

8 years ago

It’s Friday, the storm has passed – and it’s just a few short hours before you’re free to enjoy it. We’ve picked out five of the best spots to grab a drink and watch the world go by. 1. Taphouse, Ranelagh Get a bird’s-eye view bang in the centre of Ranelagh. Make a beeline for […]

8 years ago

Two years ago, we announced the arrival of a brand new neighbourhood restaurant in Dun Laoghaire. Feast has been a resounding success, with it’s imaginative menu attracting the attention of the Michelin Guide, which described dishes that “burst with colour and flavour” at the South Dublin eatery. Now, Feast has a new and spacious home […]

8 years ago

Anyone who’s watched Billions or Wolf of Wall Street has *briefly* fantasised about having the midas touch – turning your humble pile into big bucks. There’s €100 billion sitting in Irish bank accounts earning almost nothing in interest right now. It doesn’t have to be this way, people! In fact, a free seminar happening in […]

8 years ago

Dublin’s Creative Quarter spans from South William St. to George’s Street and from Exchequer St. to Lower Stephen’s St, and is a rabbit hole of creativity and interesting enterprise. A world of colour, smells and tastes – there’s always something new and captivating to stumble across on a lazy afternoon – and make sure […]

8 years ago

The cheese-obsessed people of Dublin have come together to choose their cheesy champion. (Try saying that quickly five times!) The weather is finally cooling down, and we’re starting to fantasise about yummy warming comfort foods – and nothing says ‘Autumn Soul Food’ like melted cheese. Cheese is one of those game-changing ingredients that’s always in […]

8 years ago

With so many dating apps on the market – sometimes it feels like a full time job trying to find the right one – let alone finding Mr/Mrs Right. But one app aims to cut all the noise, and serve even the pickiest of daters with its unique filtering system. Inner Circle is one […]

8 years ago

The day has come, friends. We are delighted to be able to exclusively reveal to you the best news of 2018. It has JUST been announced by the good folk at Just Eat, Ireland’s leading food delivery service, that Burger King is now officially available for delivery. This is the first time that fans of […]

8 years ago

On last week’s Before Brunch podcast, myself and Cassie addressed the sustainability trend and how going plastic-free is so much more than just ‘a fad for privileged people’. The response was massive – and it came to my attention that our readers desperately want to clean up their eco footprints, even if its just with […]

8 years ago

It’s hard to believe it’s almost the end of August – meaning the evenings are getting shorter and summer fun is already feels like a distant memory. Well, even though they’re gone back to school, there’s still plenty of late summer evenings to enjoy with the little ones… It would be a shame to […]

8 years ago

The Church of Annunciation in Finglas has announced it will celebrate its final mass on October 7, before it is demolished and replaced with a much smaller church. The church, which has a capacity of 3,500, is one of the largest Catholic churches in the country, but attendance had dropped significantly in recent years. The […]

8 years ago

If we were already at peak housing crisis, September has squeezed the market even tighter. With an influx of students to the city all looking for accommodation, finding a decent place to live is basically impossible. Photos from a “semi-affordable” rental viewing in Dublin yesterday just prove this fact. Shared by Peter Bodkin, editor of […]

8 years ago

It’s good news for those in the capital for the All Ireland final today. Whether you’re heading to the match, or just soaking up the atmosphere in the city – it’s set to be a mostly dry day, with Met Eireann specifying particularly that it should be dry for the match itself. Nice. Forecast for […]

8 years ago

It’s never been easier to go Vegan in Dublin, with countless health food stores and restaurants catering to the lifestyle with delicious and filling ingredients. In fact, Deliveroo has revealed that there has been a 137% spike in orders for Vegan food around the country in 2017. It’s not for everyone, but if you fancy […]

8 years ago

For one day and one day only, these beauts are available for delivery. Yep, to celebrate National Bacon Day (look away, Vegans) Krust Bakery have added bacon cronuts to the menu, and they’re available on Deliveroo while stocks last – which, we would imagine, won’t be very long. Bobby Burns a spokesperson for Deliveroo said, […]

8 years ago

The UCD Student Union has suspended the sale of Leap Cards following concerns over the potential misuse of personal data. The public transport discount cards are sold at campuses all over the country, however UCD Student Union president Barry Murphy has put a halt to their sale over “wholly inappropriate” management of student data. He […]

8 years ago

As if Dublin 8 wasn’t already spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee. Coffee is subjective. Coffee starts fights. But really good coffee only ever unites. If there’s one Dublin coffee that almost everyone is agreed on, it’s 3fe. When it first arrived at Grand Canal St over five years ago, coffee lovers from […]

8 years ago

Fancy returning to education? Once we enter the workforce, it’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget about the bigger picture. But returning to education is the perfect way to continue to better yourself and learn new skills – without having to give up your day job. At National College of […]

8 years ago

Looking to advance your career but afraid of falling off the career ladder by returning to education? There’s no reason you can’t do both, with a range of part-time courses available at National College of Ireland that mean you can keep the day-job and upskill in the evening. At National College of Ireland, there are […]

8 years ago

There are seriously limited summer weekends left, and here at Lovin HQ, it’s our mission to make sure you milk the very last out of each and every one. There’s nothing worse than arriving back in the office on a Monday and feeling like you didn’t really do anything over the weekend. With that in […]

8 years ago

There’s been all sorts of madness in the city ahead of the weekend’s papal visit, but this takes the business. Residents of Church Street, one of the streets that the Pope will pass through during his parade this weekend, are extremely confused at one of the Gardai’s “requests” ahead of the visit. A notice issued […]

8 years ago

Now is not a good time to be looking for accommodation in Dublin. The horrific rental crisis coupled with an influx of students looking for accommodation for September means it’s a total war zone out there – and some colleges have had enough. Last week, a member of Maynooth Student Union revealed that he had […]

8 years ago

Do you want to join one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands in Ireland and beyond? Lovin Media Group is looking to hire a Commercial Director at their Dublin HQ. Reporting to the CEO the Commercial Director role will assume responsibility for developing and implementing a commercial strategy for Lovin Media Group to deliver ambitious […]

8 years ago

The city is preparing to go into lockdown ahead of Pope Francis’ visit this weekend, with a lengthy list of road closures released last week. Now the HSE has warned that pregnant women who are due this weekend should allow extra time for any journeys to and across Dublin City from 6am to 11pm on […]

8 years ago

An old building on Crow Street has been torn asunder. The original windows have been brought to light and red brick walls unearthed. “This is it” Annelie McCaffrey remembers thinking while standing in the rubble beside her husband David Coffey staring at exposed red brick wall that was the first glimpse of Crow Street the […]

8 years ago

Have you ever walked into a bar or restaurant, seen that the only seats left are at the bar, and turned around and walked out? Maybe it’s the way staff pitch the seats – “I only have seats at the bar” – that makes us think of the high stools as the second-best option. Well, […]

8 years ago

It’s a new era for one of Dublin’s most popular venues, Café en Seine. The Dawson St. late bar was a staple in any solid night out plan – it was one of the reliables, where you’d be guaranteed a great night no matter what you were in the mood for – good food, live […]

8 years ago

“Umm, let me just… check that for you”. This was the rather baffled response I got from a hostess a couple years back when I asked if the lighting in the restaurant was flattering. My date had booked the spot in advance and I was now engaging in my obligatory follow-up call to scope the […]

8 years ago

There’s something about a Dublin city rooftop. We’ve fallen completely in love with our city and its skyline of late, and it’s come to our attention that our readers have, too. With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with the folks at Coca-Cola to see the summer out in style with not one but […]

8 years ago

Stop the world and let us off. We’re slowly but surely coming to terms with the fact that summer is coming to an end. We’re almost ready to admit that it got a bit *too* hot and humid, and a touch of autumn weather wouldn’t go amiss. But CHRISTMAS?? Give us a minute. There were […]

8 years ago

Europe’s Largest BBQ Festival, The Big Grill, takes over the leafy suburbs of South Dublin this weekend and if we had one piece of advice for you it would be to *GO HUNGRY*. The festival allows you to smell, taste, discover and learn about all kinds of BBQing grilling, smoking, meats and delicacies from around […]

8 years ago

It’s only a matter of days until Herbert Park (literally) lights up as Europe’s Largest BBQ Festival, The Big Grill, kicks off. The foodie festival that celebrates all things fire and smoke draws revellers in their thousands (20,000 to be exact), so if you’re heading along – you’d better be armed with a solid plan. […]

8 years ago

Shoppers have expressed outrage online as popular department store House of Fraser announces it will not accept giftcards “until further notice”. The UK chain went into administration last Friday, and now administrators have announced that Irish shoppers will not be able to redeem House of Fraser giftcards at the Dundrum store, according to The Irish […]

8 years ago

Shoppers have expressed outrage online as popular department store House of Fraser announces it will not accept giftcards “until further notice”. The UK chain went into administration last Friday, and now administrators have announced that Irish shoppers will not be able to redeem House of Fraser giftcards at the Dundrum store, according to The Irish […]

8 years ago

Shoppers have expressed outrage online as popular department store House of Fraser announces it will not accept giftcards “until further notice”. The UK chain went into administration last Friday, and now administrators have announced that Irish shoppers will not be able to redeem House of Fraser giftcards at the Dundrum store, according to The Irish […]

8 years ago