When Riverdance first appeared as an interval act at the Eurovision in ’95, it quickly became a global phenomenon.  It made a star out of Michael Flatley, made a lot of people rich and made Irish dancing cool again (or rather, cool in the first place).  Fast forward a couple of decades and we might just be about […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of year where festive feelings start to rise around the capital.  The lights are on, the trees are all decorated and people are crowding the shops and supping a few extra pints.  With so much on, we thought we’d share a bumper list of places to go and things to do.  We know […]

10 years ago

In case you hadn’t noticed, things are hotting up again in the lead up to the Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo fight in 10 days time. Last night, McGregor was on one of the biggest talks shows in America talking about his early days in the fight game, keeping people entertained with some outrageous statements as usual. Take a […]

10 years ago

I remember when about a decade ago, one of my friends walked into the pub wearing a jumper with a massive red-nosed reindeer on it. It was the first Christmas jumper I’d seen on somebody going out for a night out, and I cracked my shite laughing.  Little did I know that I’d be searching town for one the […]

10 years ago

Christmas has kinda snuck up on us, and with three weeks to the big day most people should be getting ready to send their cards and presents to friends and family around the world. However, if you’re a little bit disorganised (like ourselves!), you’ll love this handy infographic that An Post have prepared to show the last posting dates […]

10 years ago

The Facts Youtube channel have been making great videos for the last few years, but this latest one might be their best work to date… It features a boy aged 7 years old talking to a 64 year old about their different perspectives on life. So poignant it would nearly bring a tear to your eye! More of these […]

10 years ago

You’d be pretty hard pressed to find a more popular type of food from around the world these days than Mexican.  People love grabbing a few friends, having some cocktails and eating out in the local Mexican restaurant. We wanted to help you today by finding some of the best recipes from around the world, […]

10 years ago

RTÉ are in the process of making a TV show about Irish people living abroad, and the phone calls they have over Skype with relatives at home. #MissingYou will be comprised of video phone-calls from Irish emigrants to their loved ones at home.(The show) is looking for honest, genuine people who are willing to share a […]

10 years ago

More than 10 years after a ‘Regeneration Board’ was set up to transform the flats in St. Teresa’s Gardens, today the flats began to come down. The flats have been home to over 300 families since they were built over 70 years ago, but in recent years they have fallen into complete disrepair. The good […]

10 years ago

So last night we held Dublin’s Finest aawards which celebrated some of the very best that the city has to offer… Our team of judges and over 20,000 Dubliners cast their votes and we had some very worthy winners. To highlight some of the amazing work the winner have all been doing we thought we’d […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Chicken breast Pasta Parmesan cheese Broccoli Garlic Parsley Lemons It’s Tuesday, one of those days of the week that reside in a wasteland of boredom where nothing fun can possibly take place. So you suppose you may as well go to the gym this evening.  But you’re gonna need to make your dinner first to get […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest, brunch is by far the greatest meal that’s ever been invented. The best parts of breakfast mixed with epic lunch treats you don’t normally get to eat, always at reasonable prices and washed down with fresh juices, coffee and sometimes alcohol. Throw in the social element and the fact that it’s served […]

10 years ago

With the General Election just six days away, the anti-water charge protesters have chosen today to bring the city to a standstill and make their point.  Starting in Parnell Square, the march has made its way down O’Connell Street, the Quays and back to College Green, where a stage has been erected and speeches are currently being […]

10 years ago

We’ve been getting all pumped up for one of the best weeks on the Irish food calendar, starting on Monday with Dine In Dublin hitting the city.  It’s basically a week long festival that encourages us all to eat out and make the most of the wonderful restaurants in the city. Restaurants will be putting on special dishes, […]

10 years ago

The country seems to be obsessed with spice bags and boxes at the moment, but one young lady has taken things to a whole new level with the best piece of food journalism we’ve ever seen. The Facebook post has been shared hundreds of times and you’d have to imagine there’ll be a clamour for […]

10 years ago

New developments have been few and far between in Dublin over the last number of years, but Thornbury Hill in Howth is launching the latest phase of eight houses and by God, have they been worth the wait.  The houses which have been designed by McCrossan O’Rourke Manning Architects are all built upon a third of an acre each and will […]

10 years ago

The property shortage in the capital is a very serious problem right now, yet somehow there are umpteen slick penthouses available in Dublin going for far beyone everyone’s budget.  None of these are under €3,000 a month to rent but if you could squeeze yourself and four friends then it might be a runner? Just imagine living in one […]

10 years ago

Pasta is often what people turn to during the week when busy with work and trying to get food on the table as quickly as possible.  Most people rely on the same recipes, so in a bid to inject a little variety into your cooking we thought we’d highlight some of the very best pasta recipes from […]

10 years ago

Over a year ago, a homeless man, Jonathan Corrie, died just yards from the Dáil. His case caused outrage at the time, but many feel that little has changed since then with the homelessness being a major issue in the upcoming election.  Overnight in Dublin a number of shelter pods have popped up, with one located near where Jonathan Corrie died.  It is all part of […]

10 years ago

You guys take some of the most amazing pictures of Dublin on Instagram and have been tagging them for the last couple of years – to a point where we now have over 80,000 of them. These photos show off the city in a way that we never could, and we wanted to pick 10 of the very […]

10 years ago

I started my career in the pressurised world of trying to win and maintain a Michelin star way back at the turn of the century in a place called Restaurant Peacock Alley.  As a young green-eyed kid it was a baptism of fire entering a kitchen with 20 screaming chefs with sharp knives and even sharper tempers. Perfection […]

10 years ago

Ever since masked men entered The Regency Hotel in Dublin on Friday afternoon, Dublin has fallen into an uneasy state as gangland warfare has reared its ugly head.  Last night saw the second shooting in what appears to be a revenge attack, and Dubliners are trying to comprehend what exactly is happening.  We thought we’d round […]

10 years ago

We thought that the scenes on Friday at the Regency Hotel were bad but tonight comes news that another man has been shot dead in Dublin 3.  The victim was Eddie Hutch Snr, a brother of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, and several sources are reporting that tonight’s hit was a retaliation for the attack earlier this week.  The whole […]

10 years ago

The city has been in shock for the last few days after the shooting at the Regency Hotel on Friday.  Many had speculated that it would lead to a fresh round of gang warfare, and tonight we may be seeing the first signs of that. Reports are coming in of a shooting in Dublin 3. A […]

10 years ago

If you’ve tried to drive, cycle or even walk through College Green of late you’ll know that it’s a logistical nightmare – and worse again, you seem to be taking your life into your hands no matter what your mode of transport.  There have been rumours of all sorts of plans for the last couple of […]

10 years ago

Music plays a huge part of our tradition and history in Ireland, and the UCD scholars have just released a video that will send shivers down your spine.  It’s a well known song and a tough one to nail, but by God have they done it with this version.  Fair play, lads. Via Lovin Trends. READ NEXT: The Trailer […]

10 years ago

Another week and another storm is battering Ireland, with weather warnings stretching across the island for #StormImogen. The people who’ve taken the brunt of the hits over the winter are those living along the Shannon, and as you’ll see below, things aren’t looking great today either.  Yikes Even the ducks aren’t out in this. Wonder where they […]

10 years ago

We’ve done all the hard work for you today by sifting through the thousands of houses in Dublin to find you a dream place to live… This slick pad in Blackrock would be perfect for a family or a gang of mates, and it has been renovated recently. The only downside is that you will have to cough up €1.95 million to […]

10 years ago

Korean food is taking Dublin by storm at the moment, and while most of us head out to restaurants for it, we wanted to share some recipes that you can easily make at home.  We’ve found some of the very best food bloggers in the world who make all their recipes look, taste and feel fantastic.  Go grab […]

10 years ago

The anti-Islam group PEGIDA held a rally today on O’Connell Street to protest against refugees coming to Ireland.  At the same time on the other side of the street were the ‘anti-racist coalition’, who assembled in force to counter the Islamophobic demonstrators.  Suspecting there would be trouble, Gardaí blocked PEGIDA members in and refused to let them march. As you can see above, […]

10 years ago

We spend our time reviewing food and browsing recipes on the internet, so it takes a lot to get us properly excited. Something like avocado fries, for instance.  The recipe is incredibly simple and taps into the current trend of street foods hitting the mainstream. Here’s the breakdown. Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: […]

10 years ago

We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful little cities in the world, and you guys have taken over 80,000 photos tagged with #lovindublin over the past couple of years to keep reminding us of that.  We want to highlight great photography and inspire everybody who lives here and who wants to visit.  […]

10 years ago

You’ll probably know Percey Place as the new development that houses the recently opened Angelina’s Restaurant.  Well the folks behind the building have just rolled out 12 stunning apartments above the restaurant. As you can see from the launch site, they feature stunning design and a location second to none, nestled on the canal between Dublin 4 and […]

10 years ago

I fucking detest salads. They’re about as exciting as going to see the dentist for a root canal.  Anybody who tells you that salads are their favourite lunch clearly need their head examined and should probably eat more burgers, burritos and ice cream.  I guarantee, I will turn up at the gates of heaven only to be sent down the way to […]

10 years ago

We are lucky enough to share this city with some wonderful animals, and the swans in our parks and canals seriously enhance our city.  Today we bring you an unusual story of the lone swan who is apparently stuck and can’t seem to get back to his friends… It all started when we got a worried message on our Facebook […]

10 years ago

The word ‘eclectic’ springs to mind when looking at the range of businesses on Dublin’s Capel Street.  You can buy mattresses, drink in a gay bar, enjoy a 7D cinema, have wonderful Middle Eastern food, and then visit one of several sex shops without taking more than 100 steps (great way to kill an afternoon, by the […]

10 years ago

It felt like the head was going to get blown off all of us on the way to the office this morning.  I’m one of those people who admire the preparedness and organisational skills of somebody who has an umbrella. Being bald, my need for one is less profound… but still, it’d be nice to […]

10 years ago

When the lads in Bodytonic do something, people in Dublin tend to flock to it. Just look at MVP and The Shaw.  Well apparently those good folks are about to launch a joint that does chicken like the one below, and we’re telling you right now that you’ve got to head down there ASAP. Fowl Players is about to open […]

10 years ago

As we wade into election season, politicians are out there making all sorts of promises to win votes. Two of the biggest issues for the general public are homelessness and the bailing out of the banks and building societies. While we may think that lots of progress is being made, this tweet from Tom Lyons puts things […]

10 years ago

He’s probably one of the most loved lawyers in the world after featuring in the Netflix series Making A Murderer, defending Steven Avery.  Dean Strang has been doing the media rounds in the USA, and this weekend he’s coming to Ireland to appear on the Ray Darcy show.  The only questions we have is why not […]

10 years ago

Scientific research leads the way in the innovation we see in everyday life.  And this particular type of innovation, we can get on board with. A bunch of guys on YouTube have been trying to outdo each other by cooking steaks using molten lava, copper and aluminium of late – and some of them have been getting better results […]

10 years ago

The upcoming 1916 centenary celebrations seem to be getting mentioned everywhere at the moment. Between brands hopping on board, brilliant historic TV shows, through to politicians constantly referencing it, this is clearly going to be a major event.  Despite all that, however, many people only know the bare minimum about our history. This wonderfully concise video explains everything you need to know within 8 […]

10 years ago

Looks like we called it correctly a few months ago, when we predicted Dublin was about to be overrun with doughnuts.  With so many good doughnut spots now on the scene it’s difficult to pick one deep-fried sweet treat over the other, so we’ve ranked the top five. We’re good like that.  Shit just got real…. 5. Krust […]

10 years ago

With the mercury plunging below zero in many parts of the country, many have woken up to a winter wonderland this morning.  Anything is better than the rain that we’ve been getting of late and as you can see from these gorgeous photos, Ireland is looking well. More snow has been forecast to be on its way today, so […]

10 years ago

Our community have tagged over 75,000 photos on Instagram with the hashtag #lovindublin, which they use whenever they see things they love in their city.  We pick a photo of the day every single day and to highlight the amazing quality we see, I thought I’d share 27 of the very best.  As you can see, […]

10 years ago

I’ve stumbled across many review sites or forums where people have argued about the best kebab in Dublin.  The usual names that pop up are Zaytoon or Iskanders and while both are excellent, there’s one little known spot that trumps them both.  Passion4Food is on Clanbrassil Street and despite having a pretty horrendous name, no website and almost no social media presence, they’re geniuses when it comes to […]

10 years ago

You’ll struggle to find people in Ireland who don’t like either Guinness OR sausages – two absolute staples of our diets over the generations. Today, though, is the day that shit’s just got real: they’ve been combined into one product.  To be honest how nobody has ever though of this before is beyond me. But I was lucky enough to […]

10 years ago

The tributes have been coming thick and fast for David Bowie over the past few days, as the world comes to terms with a great loss. Irish Oscar winner Glen Hansard shared his own tribute with his guitar outside Bowie’s NY apartment. While we’re more used to see him busking on Grafton Street, it makes this poignant performance […]

10 years ago

Owning a nightclub is seriously good business, it would appear – provided that nightclub happens to be one of the biggest and most successful in the country. The company behind Copper Face Jacks posted profits of €4.84m, which is equivalent to… Close to €100,000 per week Close to €14,000 every single day  Just over €500 per hour […]

10 years ago

Hot on the heels of the most excellent and informative Garda Twitter account today, we share with you some excellent advice, and terrifying pictures, from the Dublin Fire Brigade.  The tweets below show the damage caused by one phone being left on a bed to charge. We’ve probably all done something like that before without even thinking, but […]

10 years ago