If I only had a few hours to show somebody about Dublin I’d choose a weekend (naturally) and bring them for brunch and a walk by the sea. Two things we do particularly well, and two of the many things that make the city so special.  And though there are plenty of ways to tackle this combo, you’d […]

10 years ago

Virtual reality is the future of home entertainment, as this Irish mammy enjoying Jurassic Park can attest, offering a breathtakingly immersive experience.  One great example of its application is this 360 video tour of Dublin, which allows you to dive into the city and experience it without ever having been here. More of this please. READ NEXT: Galway’s West End Looks Absolutely Gorgeous In […]

10 years ago

I overheard a group of French people in a Dublin bar recently discussing Ireland’s horrendous food culture and found myself seriously having to bite my tongue. Just as I was about to jump in and spout some outrage, I realised what the crux of their argument was – and they had a point. “Les Irelandais mange rien que des chicken fillet rolls“.  The conversation went on […]

10 years ago

For the last few weeks, I was sure I kept seeing police bikers all over the streets of Dublin. You’ve probably seen them as well.  They’re in fact mostly motorcycle couriers wearing what appears to be police uniforms, but with the work ‘polite’ written where you might expect to see ‘police’.  You can’t turn a corner in the city without seeing what […]

10 years ago

The thought of living in a penthouse gets people super excited but most seem to think that the cost would be prohibitive. The thing is, while these large top-level apartments do command a premium many of them have three bedrooms – so sharing would be similar in cost to some houses around the city.  A penthouse won’t be […]

10 years ago

You’ll struggle to find anybody on this planet who doesn’t like pizza…  And while most of us eat it in restaurants, cafes and bars – here’s a brilliant little hack for you to make easy pizza at home.  Chef Adrian has been working his magic again, fresh from making this killer Nutella French Toast. These rolls are the perfect little treat for […]

10 years ago

Most people tend to head out at the weekends for brunch – but sometimes, the tastiest meal is the one you make yourself.  So we’ve thrown together this beautifully simple recipe for you. The real beauty here is that there are only five ingredients and the whole thing is ready in less than five minutes.  If only everything […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 Leg of lamb Garlic Large baking potatoes Red Peppers Feta Cheese Basil Wholegrain mustard Kale I like nothing more than a good traditional roast, but with the emergence of brunch and the decline in classical pub lunches, the poor old Sunday staple is in a spot of danger. I think people have come to […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Two large sausages Red onion Garlic Tinned tomatoes Cheddar cheese Coriander Dried chilies Soft tortillas One large potato I think we can all agree that full Irish breakfasts are awesome. And so is Mexican food. Can you see where I’m going with this? To create the ultimate food porn, I decided to (you guessed it!) combine […]

10 years ago

We’re going to be spoilt for things to do this weekend in Dublin with Bloom, Forbidden Fruit, and a tonne of other smaller festivals happening across the city.  Among the biggest will be the Dublin Riverfest and one of the centrepieces of that festival will be the spectacular tall ships.  With the sun blazing and the sea […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to believe just how good the weather has been over the last week in Dublin. We’ve had thousands of photos tagged on #lovindublin over the last few days, from professional photographers to regular folks out out in the parks, beer gardens and pubs.  Long may the good weather continue, and make sure to keep tagging […]

10 years ago

This is one of those Dublin houses that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but which blows you away once you peep through the front door. You’ll be able to step into the back yard of this two-bedroom cottage in the heart of Dublin 4 and enjoy the roar of ecstatic crowds on match days at the Aviva Stadium.  The property has been tastefully modernised […]

10 years ago

Good houses are hard to come by in Dublin at the moment but one ray of hope (albeit an expensive one) are these 18 houses which have just gone on sale in Malahide… They are the second half of a development of 36 houses complete with four bedrooms, and they’re absolutely gorgeous. Not only will you get […]

10 years ago

People on Dublin’s southside have a serious dilemma when walking home after work – because between them and the couch stands the towering temptation that is The Barge.  Not wanting to miss out on the sunshine while it’s here, the cans, pints and cider are out and people are having a good time. The crowds […]

10 years ago

With the sun shining in Dublin, we thought we’d dream a little and share with you a house that is on the market right now in Foxrock, one which would be absolutely ideal for summer living. Vermont is on Gordon Avenue and it looks nothing like what you’d expect a high end Irish house to look like.  It […]

10 years ago

The weather in Dublin is off the charts today, with clear blue skies and the mercury topping 20, and the folks at Dollymount Strand have been making the most of it.  Thousands of people are down there for the Battle For The Bay and at first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking the photos are from Miami, the South […]

10 years ago

Good houses are hard to come by at the moment, but 50 Geraldine Street in Dublin 7 is an absolute gem.  It might not look like much from the outside, but as you can see when you step inside, there’s been a huge amount of love and thought put into this house. The two-bed would make the perfect family home […]

10 years ago

So you’ve driven across the country and don’t really know the streets of Dublin all that well, but decide to park on Mespil Road. Given that it’s Friday night and you’re excited about the match, you forget (or don’t realise) you have to pay. Hiding around the corner are the big bad clampers, waiting in their van, […]

10 years ago

UK celebrity chefs are all about Middle Eastern food and exciting flavours at the moment.  You could probably call it the Ottolenghi Effect. The middle class can’t get enough fatoosh, lentils or tahini. Salads and pulses are cool again. Cauliflower no longer gets covered in cheesy mornay sauce, but rather gets ground into pizza bases and baked whole with spices. […]

10 years ago

There are hundreds of start ups and business events every single year in Dublin, and they can be seriously hit and miss, especially with the Web Summit gone. That’s why I’m so excited to see Inside Intercom, which looks like an absolutely world class event that’s taking place next week in the Olympia. For those not familiar […]

10 years ago

We all know that the rental situation in Ireland is pretty grim at the moment – and that’s putting things lightly. People seem to be fed up with no lack of solution, which is why the emergence of a campaign today by the Dublin Tenants Association is starting to blow up on social media. They’ve asked people […]

10 years ago

Ever fancied living in your own castle but always thought it would be too expensive for you? Well this castle-styled house in Clontarf isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s… well, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility, shall we say.  People in the area might know The Lodge, Mount Prospect Avenue from the outside as it […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably walked past houses that look like 34 Merton Drive hundreds of times in Dublin without thinking they’re anything special.  Htowever, his house has undergone a loving makeover, making the most of the space to open up the property and turn it into a house worth over €1 million. Having said that, the price probably tells you more about the horrendous lack […]

10 years ago

It feels like there is a new café, restaurant or bar opening every day in this city, and some weeks that’s literally the case.  We like to give places a few weeks or months to get into their stride before reviewing them, but we also want to make sure you know about all the latest […]

10 years ago

Parkour is a sport involving people doing mad tricks in urban areas, using nothing but their body. We’ve seen these videos from all over the world, but this is one of the best we’ve ever seen in Dublin. You’ll recognise lots of familiar spots as the lads put their bodies on the line doing mad jumps, flips and rolls. I’ve […]

10 years ago

It can feel like a daily battle between cyclists and drivers in Dublin.  Most of this is down to poor cycling lanes and the blurred lines separating motorised vehicles and pedal-pushing folk. This video captures one serious moment of tension between the two camps.  It’s a sign of how bad things are right now that people need to go around filming […]

10 years ago

Things have gotten a little bit ridiculous in restaurants recentky, with people more interested in getting a quality Insta shot than actually eating their food.  This video tells the story of one guy and his plain cup of black coffee. We all know at least one of these people in our lives right?! READ NEXT: There’s A ‘Sloth In Dublin’ […]

10 years ago

Very worrying news coming out of the USA tonight, as police in Chicago have put out an appeal to help find Sinead O’Connor. According to reports, she apparently left on a bike ride at 6am on Sunday morning and has not been seen since. Some media outlets are reporting that the star was suicidal in the days running […]

10 years ago

If you work in Dublin city centre and it happens to be sunny on a Friday evening in May, one of the first places you’ll think of flocking to is the Barge Pub. And better still, it just got its big makeover in time for summer. Last night hundreds of people made it along, with the […]

10 years ago

There are very few villages in Dublin as pretty as Sandycove, especially on a sunny day like today. Living there would be a dream for many and this could be just the dream house for you if you’ve got a spare million in the bank.  With 4 bedrooms this semi-detached house packs some serious punches, and it has […]

10 years ago

People might laugh at the Eurovision but for hundreds of millions across Europe it’s very serious business. Nicky Bryne gave it his best shot last night, but even a bit of Westlife fame wasn’t enough to get us through to the final. On the bright side, Irish people were on top form on Twitter. Here are some of […]

10 years ago

The Irish mammy is a much loved figure all over the world.  The one thing that we think of most (apart from love) when we think of an Irish mammy is worry.  There are many triggers for her little conniptions, but it’s safe to say that these 17 below are what she spends most of her day […]

10 years ago

Summer must be here because the Magnum Experience has returned to Arnotts windows on Henry Street once again. With the hot weather arriving today this couldn’t have come at a better time… And as if eating a Magnum wasn’t good enough, this bar allows you to add toppings like hot chocolate sauce, marshmallows and all sorts of other goodies. We’re sprinting […]

10 years ago

It can be hard to keep up with everything happening on the Dublin restaurant scene. It’s our job to do just that but even we struggle, with a new venue seeming to pop up every hour. To get you up to speed this week, we’ve picked out five of the hottest venues to open (or, in one case, reopen).  […]

10 years ago

We know that some people can be picky about who they live with, but a group of five people have just put an advert on Daft.ie for a house share that’s quite frankly mind-boggling. They want to rent a room in this place for €300 a month Their first requests are fairly standard, although woman are […]

10 years ago

As anybody trying to get on the property ladder knows, Dublin is a bit of a nightmare at the moment with a serious shortage of supply when it comes to new houses.  One area that is exploding in popularity is Dublin 8 as it welcomes young professionals, families and new arrivals to the city.  Only […]

10 years ago

We reported earlier today about the uproar following councillor Alan Tobin newly erected signs concerning dangerous dogs in Meath. To say dog owners and the general public were horrified would be an understatement, and the initial Facebook post is now spreading all over the world, enraging dog owners globally. As always after something like this happens, Twitter […]

10 years ago

Alan Tobin probably didn’t realise what a storm he was creating when he posted the message below on Facebook yesterday.  Dog owners are up in arms at these signs erected in Meath, advising that the 10 breeds included on the list should always be leashed and muzzled in public places, as well as also wearing a collar with the owners name and address […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably seen tram cafes in other cities around the world, and now we can add Dublin to the list. In Brussels, Melbourne and Berlin they’re mobile restaurants where you dine while travelling along the tracks – however our very own Tram Cafe has a permanent home in Wolfe Tone Square. Given the trouble the Luas has had  linking up the two lines, it’s […]

10 years ago

A nation woke up this morning full of excitement as they rushed for shorts, dresses and their sunnies. But, wait…. It turns out that the heatwave we were promised has turned into pissing rain and cold temperatures – and all our sunny weekend dreams have disappeared as a result. As could be expected, people on Twitter are not too happy […]

10 years ago

Alarms have been going off very early this morning with people getting up to take part in the Darkness Into Light walk and run which is a charity initiative by Pieta House. The walk is aimed at raising money and awareness around suicide and self harm, and has grown into a major event over the last 8 years. This […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen some incredibly nice houses for sale on the Northside in recent weeks, including this stunner.  Now it’s the turn of the Southside to fight back with this absolutely stunning house in Foxrock. You’ll need €5.5 million to pick this one up for yourself, and as soon as you see the pictures of the interiors you’ll understand why.  We’re off to buy […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Large potato Eggs Avocado Chives Bacon Chili Lemon Emmenthal cheese This dish is part breakfast, part brunch and part hangover food. Heavy on the things we all love dearly – avocados, carbs and bacon. Get heavily involved… Instructions Step 1 The key here is getting really good ingredients so splash out on good bacon. Step […]

10 years ago

You don’t hear TTIP talked about all that much in this part of the world, but it could affect everything you do in your daily life.  Put simply, it’s a trade deal between the European Union and the USA that could change how we farm, shop and do business. It’s also highly controversial, with marches […]

10 years ago

When you walk into a supermarket, it can be hard to decide on what to buy.  We all know that fruit and veg are key, but why eat green beans from South Africa or tomatoes from Argentina when there are better local alternatives? You get the most out of food when it’s in season from a […]

10 years ago

Fancy doing something different this weekend? Well up on the northside, the Flavours Of Fingal in Donabate has a serious line up of entertainment this weekend – if you can stand a bit of drizzle, that is. There’s a craft beer village, food markets, craft sales and live music – while animal lovers can indulge in the petting […]

10 years ago

Time to dream a little and look inside one of the nicest houses in Ireland: Woodlands in Wicklow.  A magnificently renovated family home positioned on 10 acres of superb gardens and grounds suitable for equestrian use in the heart of County Wicklow, Woodlands enjoys a private, tranquil setting, complete with a spacious 374 sq.m. (4,024 sq. ft.) home with excellent […]

10 years ago

We assume that all our dear readers are fans of the institution that is Copper’s, just like all of us here at Lovin Dublin Towers.  We’re familiar with the near-mythical ‘Gold Card’ that is dispensed to a select few, a card that gains you and one guest free entry and licence to skip the nightclub’s queue.  Today one such […]

10 years ago

For as long as I can remember wine has been the choice of many when eating out and pairing an alcoholic drink with a meal. But the new kid on the block at all the cool restaurants is one you probably would never expect: beer. I was invited down to Taste Of Dublin over the weekend to a […]

10 years ago

Whatever we think about that Irish performance today, there’s one thing that pretty much everyone agrees on: this referee is a disgrace. A referee doesn’t always decide a game, but on this occasion the Irish fans certainly think he is. Twitter is going absolutely crazy right now and these were some of the best reactions. This ref sent Nani off for far […]

10 years ago