Learning to drive can be a bit of a ‘mare. Add to that driving in a city and even the thought is enough to put someone off forever. As someone who learnt how to drive outside the capital, I can only feel for those learner drivers out there trying to put their feet to the […]

6 years ago

The Dublin dessert parlour made the announcement yesterday. Gino’s Gelato have added seven new flavours to both their waffle and crepe menu. The ice cream, crepe and pancake makers have said for waffles they have the following flavours: Banoffee Delux Waffle Berry & Chocolate Waffle White Kinder Bueno Waffle Pistachio Delux Waffle Caramel Solo Waffle […]

7 years ago

Now these look DELISH. Sweetchurro, located in Temple Bar and at Eatyard, has made a new large-sized churro. The ‘SweetGod’ is stuffed with a filling of your choice, including chocolate, Nutella or vanilla. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQkMXsHPXR/?utm_source=ig_embed Crepes and pancakes are also on offer from the Dublin churrería, and from looking at their Instagram, my stomach is rumbling […]

7 years ago

Isn’t she such a dote? Dublin Zoo’s latest addition, a female baby gorilla, has won the hearts of the nation. The new western lowland gorilla was born to first-time mother Kafi and father Bangui. The little cutie was born weighing in at around 2kg. Father Bangui arrived at Dublin Zoo last year and was soon […]

7 years ago

The musical version of the hit film is to hit The Olympia Theatre. Little Miss Sunshine: The Musical is coming to the capital this Summer. The Oscar-winning film, made famous by Toni Collette, Steve Carrell and Abigail Breslin, has been turned into a musical comedy by Tony Award-winners James Lapine (Into the Woods) and William Finn […]

7 years ago

One of our favourite Irish jewellry makers is putting her sustainable skills to good use. Audacious Kitty Cat has organised a swap shop to go ahead on June 5th. The event is to go ahead in Captain America’s in Blanchardstown at 6.30pm. The swap shop will work by bringing your items to the venue, and […]

7 years ago

The first of what will surely be a number of nights in the city, Pure Shores kicks off this weekend. Music journalist and DJ extraordinaire Louise Bruton and Le Galaxie’s Michael Pope have teamed up for what seems to be the best night in Dublin. Their new club night Pure Shores promises to deliver ‘pop […]

7 years ago

Daniel Radcliffe has been spotted on the Emerald Isle. The Harry Potter star has been sighted in the Belmont House Hotel in Banbridge. He took a picture with staff just yesterday in the capital, looking only delighted to be in the country. It’s no secret Radcliffe is a fan of Ireland. He was pictured before […]

7 years ago

World Buckfast Day happens this Sunday and to celebrate, The Workman’s Club are going all out with a big bash. On the cocktail menu are Sip on a Bucky Royale (Buckfast and prosecco), Bucky Sour (like a whiskey sour, but more Buckfasty) and a Bucky Negroni. Of course for those traditionalists who love Buckfast by […]

7 years ago

Proof Pizza in Dublin 8 are kindly giving away free pizza to visitors and customers. The sounders over at Proof Pizza in the Liberties have announced they’re to treat anyone and everyone next week. The pizza producers are giving away 50 free pizzas on May 14th. The pizzas will be given out from 11am (early […]

7 years ago

An Italian Fusion Festival will be taking place this Summer. The festival will take place on July 13 in the Bellobar in Portobello Harbour at 7pm. The festival is organised by Radio Dublino, who promotes cultural exchanges between Italy and Ireland through bands based in Ireland whose music is the result of collaborations between Irish […]

7 years ago

Ireland’s very first permanent booze-free bar is to open this weekend. The Virgin Mary bar will be opening on Capel Street on May 10 and will have alcohol-free versions of all your favourite drinks. On offer you’ll find non-alcoholic beers, virgin cocktails (hence the name of the bar) and alcohol-free spirits like Silk Tree and Ceder’s, as […]

7 years ago

When it comes to birthdays, anniversaries or even Christmas (I know it’s bleedin’ ages away – relax!) more often than not, a sentimental present goes far further than the usual obvious choices. A print, photo or illustration made specifically for a family member or friend can prove far better and more effective than an expensive […]

7 years ago

A canal clean up is going to take place on May 4th. Volunteers who take place will be rewarded with a €10 credit voucher for Deliveroo. The initiative will be held alongside Charlemont Mall at the canal and aims to get more people involved with clean up activities. Anyone wishing to take part will be provided […]

7 years ago

It’s always pretty nerve wracking going to the airport. From having to be there two hours before your flight (just in case) to making sure your liquids are separated in a plastic bag and of course, making sure your bags are packed fully. Things can quickly go from a bad situation to worse when you […]

7 years ago

The much loved Sunday market was on hiatus since May 2018. The Dublin Flea Market was formerly held in Newmarket Square in Dublin 8 but were forced to go on hiatus as a redevelopment of the area took over. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkUhSFRAlk4/ Last year, markets such as Dublin Flea Market, The Brocante, Fusion Sundays – World Culture Market, Newmarket Collective and The Pure […]

7 years ago

This third edition of Designers In The City will go ahead this weekend. The event, which will have a panel, designers and a clothes fair will be hosted at the Bernard Shaw. “How our fashion consumption has an economic and social impact” will be discussed by a panel on the day. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrIAIBH85C/ Designers in the […]

7 years ago

A barbeque and workout day will be held this weekend in Dollymount Strand. Fitness fanatics will descend on Dublin’s Dollymount Strand this coming April 28th for a morning of fitness, food and fun. The event will kick off at 11:00am and will see fitness figures including Jenni TRX, Tadhg Lawless & Aoife ‘Pixie Fitness’ Doyle give talks on […]

7 years ago

The Irish Youth Music Awards will take place on May 11 in Croke Park. The event will have an education hub which will feature workshops and masterclasses throughout the day which attendees can sign up for, and guests present on the day will be The Riptide Movement and The Academic who will perform some exclusive tracks. […]

7 years ago

Every new season of Game of Thrones is something to be celebrated and the last one is no exception. To unite fans of the cult show, Union Café in Mount Merrion has decided to screen each new episode every Monday evening and will run for 6 weeks. They’ll be screening every episode on a projector screen […]

7 years ago

The Back Page have done it again. The sound staff in The Back Page in Phibsborough have appealed to anyone with the name Luke or Leah in Dublin to visit them for a free lunch this week. The Lukes and Leahs wishing to get their free lunch just need to turn up with photo ID […]

7 years ago

Martin Eastwood has pledged to give away his car for reaching 100k followers. The Dubliner, who some may recognise from First Dates Ireland, has made an unusual bet to get more followers. Eastwood has given people until May 13 to follow him and be in with a chance to win his car. His Mercedes-Benz, reportedly worth €20,000, […]

7 years ago

The event, held as part of Fashion Revolution Week, will consist of a marketplace, panel discussions and a runway show. Native Event’s Sustainable Fashion Show is being held Saturday, April 27th in D-Light Studios, Dublin. Over twenty exhibitors will take part in the market and fashion show; each showcasing their sustainable, recycled, and upcycled designs. […]

7 years ago

Two DART stations are going to be closed this weekend. Pearse Street and Tara Street stations will be closed Roof works are scheduled for Pearse Station for this weekend, with working being carried out April 13 & 14. DART services will be suspended between Connolly & Grand Canal Dock as a result of the works. […]

7 years ago

A mural spreading the message of hope has brightened one of the many walls of Dublin’s city centre. Pieta House and Electric Ireland teamed up to display the mural as a token of hope for those suffering from mental health problems. The Wall of Hope, unveiled on Camden Row, was shown today to mark the […]

7 years ago

Turning rubbish into beer seems like a feat only Jesus himself would be capable of, but fear not. When the sun shines in Dublin, everyone and their mam heads to the canal to sit in the sun and sip on a can but unfortunately, alarming amounts of rubbish are often left behind. As the canal […]

7 years ago

The newest venue to open its doors in the city centre will launch this weekend. Situated on Grafton Street, where the famous Lillie’s Bordello was, Lost Lane will be a host to all sorts of nights every day of the week. Lost Lane opens on Friday night with a set from Kormac followed by Spacer, […]

7 years ago

Five Guys’ burger chain has decided to expand in the capital. The franchise has opened another store in Dublin with their latest store located in  Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords. Open since 11am this morning, the fast food restaurant has shared a photo of their new team ready to go. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwElezrnoS_/ Five Guys originally arrived […]

7 years ago

A new adult playground is to open up where the Wright Venue once was. Jam Park is an events space due to open before the summer where attendees can eat, drink, play and dance. https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo1k3Fn88o/ Amenities such as crazy golf, ping pong, a rooftop eatery, singalong cinema, flea markets and board games will be available […]

7 years ago

Scoop Dessert Parlour in Ranelagh has appealed to their coeliac customers who wish to snap up a crepe or dessert by adapting their menu. The dessert makers confirmed through their Facebook page that they make a gluten free crepe batter from buckwheat flour, making it safe for coeliacs to eat. https://www.facebook.com/scoopparlour/photos/a.1684820151805559/2307946819492886/?type=3&theater Scoop Dessert Parlour also […]

7 years ago

The singer has announced his first Irish show in nine years. Stevie Wonder is to play the 3 Arena this Summer with his “The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music” tour. Wonder will play at the Dublin arena on July 9. Ireland, I am very excited to personally invite you to […]

7 years ago

We’ve seen many shops and businesses go cashless and it seems like the trend will only continue. Coffee chain Bear Market Coffee that you may have spotted in Blackrock, the IFSC and Pembroke Street Lower have opened another store. The newest Bear Market Coffee to open its doors is on George’s Street – but this […]

7 years ago

There’s not many things in life that go together as well as wine and cheese. Luckily for us, a festival being held in Dublin this summer gives us the chance to sample both. Eatyard is hosting a wine and cheese festival from August 8 to 11, with the location yet to be confirmed. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzcIJmo9hf/ The […]

7 years ago

Dating these days is harder than ever. With an influx of apps like Bumble, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish and more at a click of our fingers, some of us singletons would rather a pre-internet way of meeting someone special. Alas, sometimes the digital way prevails and succeeds in setting up couples that last forever and […]

7 years ago

The festival has made a change to its route. The LGBTQ Pride parade will start from O’Connell Street and continue onto Eden Quay and past Liberty Hall in the city. Attendees taking the parade route will march across the Liffey over Talbot Memorial Bridge, towards City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row and finally finish up […]

7 years ago

Vegan diets are only getting more and more popular. Whether it’s for personal health reasons, to lose weight, or to adopt a more sustainable approach to combat climate change, everyone has their own reason for adopting a vegan lifestyle. If you’ve just recently started out as a vegan or are a long-time vegan eater, these […]

7 years ago

We’re in for a real treat this Record Store Day. It’s a well known fact that Irish music is only getting better and better, and the lineup compiled for Record Store Day on April 13 only reflects the best of the best. Held in The Grand Social, the gig is set to have RTÉ’s Choice […]

7 years ago