We know there is a major rental crisis in Dublin at the moment and this insane mansion in Dalkey, which costs €12,000 a month to rent, is not going to change any of our perceptions about the market. We do like to dream a little though and show you some of the nicest houses in the capital… and this […]

10 years ago

Over on Instagram we see thousands of photos shared every week through the #lovindublin hashtag, with over 175,000 already having been tagged.  While most of the photos are stunning – and help us discover all sorts of new corners of this wonderful city – there are some photographers that are at the very top of their game.  […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Autumn is helping make this city look even better than it normally does with all the reds, […]

10 years ago

I don’t know about you but as soon as the temperature drops all I can think about is getting a big cup of piping hot, hot chocolate.  The good news is that there are some cracking ones in Dublin and we’ve ranked them in order of the best to the verrrrry best.  All you have to do […]

10 years ago

You only have to look around you at the moment to see just how stunning Dublin is looking as we move fully into Autumn.  The weather might be getting colder but the scenery more than makes up for it.   We are absolutely blessed that we have the seaside, numerous parks and mountains on our doorstep so […]

10 years ago

Ever since it was announced that Lance Armstrong was coming to Dublin to speak at One Zero conference, there has been passionate debate about the disgraced cyclist.  The highlight of the build up was the interview on Newstalk with Ger Gilroy on Off The Ball, which was tense to say the least. Throw in Paul Kimmage talking […]

10 years ago

Every week we like to pick out one of the finest houses in Dublin and give you a glimpse inside. Sure, this one might cost a cool 2.75 million, but sometimes dreaming a little and imagining what it would be like to win the lotto does you no harm. Located just past Rathmines in one of […]

10 years ago

While many lament the warm weather leaving us, and the days starting to get shorter, there is an undeniably innate beauty that descends on Dublin during autumn.  We’ve been seeing some stunning photos tagged on #lovindublin showcasing the changing colours, gorgeous scenery and the city getting ready for winter.  We thought we’d highlight some of the […]

10 years ago

The best cities around the world have great street food scenes, and/or foodie markets, that have a permanent home.  While Dublin does a lot of great things those are two boxes that we just don’t tick very well.  Until now… Eatyard is a new project from the folks in Bodytonic who are behind the likes of […]

10 years ago

Twitter have had a presence in Dublin for years now, but as the company expands they were obviously gonna need bigger offices.  Today they are launching their new EMEA HQ and as you can see from the pictures and videos below it will be a stunning place to work and call home.  Twitter MD Mark Little, who you’ll remember as […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  The autumn weather has been kicking in throughout the week which meant that Dublin was looking particularly gorgeous – and we wanted to feature this week’s best of the best. There are, at present, 170,000 photos […]

10 years ago

The brunch revolution in Dublin over the last few years has been glorious to watch. Never before has a city embraced a trend with such gusto.  The main reason for this is probably that, even though we’d been doing it for decades, it was now socially acceptable to drink early at the weekends. You’d have been subjected […]

10 years ago

We’ve featured plenty of photos and the overall good work of the Irish Air Corps here in the past but today they’ve gone and outdone themselves.  Sgt Paul Maguire shared the following set of photos he took as they flew over Phoenix Park, up the Liffey and out into Dublin Bay sweeping around Howth and out […]

10 years ago

You might have heard about the recent spate of clown sightings around the world that has been leaving people feel ever so slightly on edge. They’ve been happening all over America in the last few weeks. The bad news for anybody worried about this rather strange phenomenon is that it appears to have reached this side […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you all.  The Indian summer was out in full force for most of the week which meant that Dublin was […]

10 years ago

North Great George’s Street is one of the most famous and important streets in the capital and has been for hundreds of years.  It is fitting then that this Georgian house at number 49 has been given a world class renovation and hits the market as what has to be one of the nicest interior design jobs in […]

10 years ago

Every week we see thousands of photos tagged with #lovindublin on Instagram. The quality and scale of the images constantly blow our mind and we wanted to pick the best 10 from the last week. Make sure to click in and follow the wonderful photographers who’ve contributed, because once you add them to your feed you’ll see […]

10 years ago

The refugee crisis has been making news around the world for the last couple of years and now a new cafe in Temple Bar seeks to highlight one of the massive injustices of the system here in Ireland.  Our Table is a not for profit cafe started by activists Ellie Kisyombe and Michelle Darmody.  It is […]

10 years ago

We all live relatively close to the sea in Dublin but not all of us can actually wake up in the morning, open the curtains and see it.  However if you have €1.65 million lying around for this slick pad in Sutton, that could be a reality for you.  The house has been modernised throughout and comes […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram with close to 200,000 already there. They help us see the city from a very different, and utterly beautiful, eye-gasmic perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today. Make sure to follow all these great talented folk… […]

10 years ago

We told you all about the new foodie market opening beside the Bernard Shaw recently and yesterday we had a quick look at it for the very first time.  While there are a bunch of incredible stalls, one in particular caught our attention.  The Ploughman’s Daughter are serving ‘Raclette’ at Eatyard.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Dublin […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  With the weather getting colder people are wrapping up against the icy chill – but that hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

This historic cottage is a former 19th century coastguard station and look-out tower, and it’s absolutely gorgeous on the inside after a full renovation.  Located in Sutton it costs €1 million but you’ll definitely have some unbeatable views across Dublin Bay. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a large garden and 1,600 square feet of living space.  The kitchen, […]

10 years ago

I was catching up with an old friend and fancying something different to the usual lunch fare in town when we decided to go nuts and have a bit of midweek afternoon tea. Not everywhere serves it during the week, but we found that House on Leeson Street does.  It’s actually the perfect venue for lounging […]

10 years ago

Standing in front of the new Christmas windows in Arnotts makes you feel like a child again, in the very best of ways.  Not only are the displays absolutely incredible, but they are also totally interactive – meaning by placing your hands on the glass, everything kicks off, and magic starts to happen. This could mean anything from lights […]

10 years ago

In the last hour, there have been multiple reports of a huge fire in the Dublin Mountains. The fire is reported to be in the Ticknock area, with many Dubliners taking to social media to say that they can see the blaze from right across the city. More as we get it… Huge fire has just broke out […]

10 years ago

While we’ve all been out and about having fun this weekend and letting our hair down, the good folk in the Irish Coast Guard have been out there keeping us all safe. One group in Howth were rewarded for their hard work when 40 dolphins popped up alongside their boat and put on a show for them.  The […]

10 years ago

Nothing tops a bank holiday weekend especially after two nights out you realise you have the option of a third. The epic Sunday night where everyone gets to dress up and live it one more lash.  We’ve done all the hard work for you and found some of the best parties happening tonight so as […]

10 years ago

We’re big dog lovers here at Lovin Dublin and we thought we’d brighten up your Sunday by sharing some insanely cute dogs that are up for adoption right now up at Dogs Trust.  The guys up there do such unbelievable work and at the moment they have over 180 dogs that are awaiting rehoming. As you […]

10 years ago

Every week we’re amazed at the quality of the photos you guys share through Instagram’s #lovindublin hashtag and as it approaches 178,000 photos, the standard just keeps on going up. This week has seen colder temperatures starting to sneak in which means more stunning autumn photos as well as people gearing up for the long weekend. Make sure to keep tagging your […]

10 years ago

The Dublin rental market is in a dire state at the moment with a serious lack of supply, but we have found one pad that will blow your mind and, unfortunately, give you serious rental envy. This penthouse in Clarion Quay, IFSC, has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and is spread out over two floors. The big selling […]

10 years ago

Dublin feels nice on a sunny day like today, but imagine what it would feel like living in Strawberry Hill out on the Vico Road. This has to be the nicest house in Dublin, combining every possible luxury in 7,560sq ft of tastefully appointed accommodation. It’s the sort of house that you would have no problem showing people around […]

10 years ago

I eat out about 300 times a year, between lunch and dinner, and for the most part the meals are okay – decent at best. Once a year, however, there is a dining experience that makes me pinch myself. And yesterday in Richmond I had that very experience. Like most people, when I think of brunch I think […]

10 years ago

While Dublin is constantly changing and evolving as a city there are some of the main thorough fairs, parks, roads and monuments that have stayed the same from over 100 years at least. These black and white photos show that although there are now more cars, shops and people you can still make out all […]

10 years ago

For most homes around Ireland the centre piece of the feast on the 25th of December will be a large plump turkey in the centre of the table.  Choosing the right bird, cooking it and making sure there is enough for everybody is a major challenge and we wanted to help you with one step […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen international chefs makes little cups out of cookie dough and fill them full of milk in the likes of New York but today, they arrived to Dublin.  Krust Bakery on George’s Street has just shared pictures of its latest product, fresh out of the oven within the last hour and looking incredible.  The cups are filled with chocolate and contain […]

10 years ago

Dublin 4 is the most expensive place to rent in the country, so it figures that a penthouse in one of the most exclusive developments in that area will cost a pretty penny.  The penthouse at Shrewsbury Square comes in at €4,750 to be exact. You will be getting a pretty amazing pad for that price […]

10 years ago

Dublin starts looking absolutely majestic at this time of year and to prove that we’ve picked the 10 best photos spotted on #lovindublin this week. There are close to 200,000 photos on #lovindublin now and as you can see below the standard just keeps on improving week on week.  How could you not get into […]

10 years ago

Christmas in Dublin is clearly a magical time but there are two Instagram photographers who are making this city look remarkable this year.  MredgarAllan and Antppe (Giuseppe in real life) often feature on our best photos of the day on #lovindublin, but they’ve taken things to such a level in the last couple of weeks that I thought they […]

10 years ago

The sushi options around North Dublin are pretty sparse. The best option when you want a healthy Japanese treat usually involves a long trek into town.  Well all that changed this week with the opening of J2 sushi on the main street in Swords opposite the Pavilions.  J2 has a serious track record making great Japanese food with their […]

10 years ago

If you’re a fan of burgers and pizzas, you’re going to be pretty happy with the latest arrival on Baggot Street. BYO is a new food concept has been introduced at Spar Gourmet (near Toner’s) and aims to provide an alternative to your usual chicken fillet roll. All food at BYO is ordered through a […]

10 years ago

There’s something about penthouse living that gets us all excited.  Maybe it’s the stunning views of the city, or the fact that it’s as spacious as a house that’s located conveniently in the city centre. Today we wanted to take you inside one of the most stunning penthouses in Dublin. It’s located on Alexander Place, Dublin 2 […]

10 years ago

The Poolbeg Towers are one of the most recognisable features in Dublin but although we look at them every day we’ve never thought about climbing them. This young guy called Oliver did however… Here’s what he said about his trip: Climbing the famous Poolbeg Chimneys* I was on a trip to Ireland and I went to […]

10 years ago

Every week we like to highlight 10 deadly photos we’ve have spotted tagged with #lovindublin on Instagram.  Thousands of stunning images get added every week and it is a truly wonderful way to see parts of the city and new views that make us proud to live here.  Make sure to click into the photographers […]

10 years ago

Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6, is easily one of the most desirable places to live in the city.  It is just a short walk to Ranelagh, Rathmines and the city centre.  Add in the fact that you have a large park in the centre of the square which is perfect for dogs and children alike and this is […]

10 years ago

In the last 18 months, you could have eaten in three different restaurants within the one location at 20 Montague Street.  It used to be the home of the wonderful longstanding Il Primo, which is sadly missed.  The location was then home to Porndog, which has to be the worst named restaurant in history and also one of the most short-lived. […]

10 years ago

For the most part sushi and Japanese food is served in a fairly serious setting in Dublin. You’d book ahead, plan it and check diaries with friends to make it happen.  That isn’t the case in Japan, of course, where it is often eaten on the go, grabbed as a quick lunch or eaten alone at […]

10 years ago