Celebrate returning to the big screen with one of these festive classics. Cinemas being able to reopen in December feels like a small stroke of good luck, as not only do movie lovers get to go back to the cinema, but they’ll be greeted by the warm embrace of a classic Christmas movie. Much like […]

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They will remain open for two weeks during December before closing. The last few weeks have some bars and restaurants around the city announce that they wouldn’t be reopening their doors in December, with the hopes that they would reopen once the restrictions around COVID have levelled out. This Dublin 1 bar, this Dublin 2 […]

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This isn’t a label we pass around lightly. Everybody knows what goes on with a mince pie. Or at least generally we do. A lovely shortbread pastry surrounding a filling of dried fruits, all diced up and mixed with spices. There isn’t A LOT that can be done with such a staple in the world […]

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It is the fourth Dublin bar or restaurant to make the announcement recently. In the last week or so, this Dublin 2 restaurant, this Dublin 4 restaurant and this Dublin 2 wine bar have all announced that they will be unable to reopen their doors to customers this Friday when the Level 5 restrictions are lifted. Unfortunately, another popular […]

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“We are asking the Government not to neglect us.” A Christmas time favourite for Dubliners and for people all over Ireland, Funderland have announced that due to the impact of COVID-19 and the implemented restrictions, they will not be reopening their doors this year. The amusements parks, which employs over 100 people in Dublin, Cork, […]

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“And just like that it’s December. Good morning.” Celebrating Christmas this year definitely feels different to any other year. You can tell people want to get into the festive cheer more than ever, because more and more people began decorating their homes in November (and we even spotted one or two in October), both as […]

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Tickets go on sale this Friday. Released in 2003, Jack Black’s comedy School of Rock wasn’t THAT much of a box office hit, but it has certainly left a lasting legacy, from the TV series adaptation, to the long-mooted (and much-desired) sequel, as well as the stage musical version, adapted by none other than Andrew […]

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The high-quality designer stock has been donated by Irish designers, jewellers, celebrities, and the general public. Located at 110 Grafton Street (between Chopped and Compu B), the new store Re:Newed is to open this week, marking the first sustainable pop-up charity shop to open on Dublin’s primary shopping street. Organised by the National Council for […]

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And when we say they’re opening a new branch, should we actually be saying a new wing? If you’ve ever been to All Bar Chicken in Stoneybatter, then you already know that their food is magnificent. When we checked them out back in July , this is what we said about their wings: “There is […]

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Mariah is joined by two of the very best singers in the world on the new Christmas song. Christmas overlord and singer Mariah Carey is really about to outdo herself with her new Christmas song. As part of her new one-off Christmas special, appropriately titled Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, we can expect a new […]

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It is the third Dublin restaurant to make the announcement this week. Following in the footsteps of this Dublin 4 restaurant and this Dublin 2 restaurant, a third Dublin restaurant has announced this week that it will not be re-opening its doors in December. Featherblade, an award-winning establishment well-known for their steaks and burgers, is […]

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A must-visit for pizza lovers! As the opportunity is getting closer and closer for getting back out into the world and enjoying restaurants and their amazing food, it is good to know that there are still some new options being made available to us leading up to that big day. Blackrock is now home to […]

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“We can’t jeopardise this on the prospect of briefly opening just to close again soon after.” Just one day after a Dublin restaurant confirmed their December closure due to “lack of guidance”, another city centre establishment has announced it also won’t be reopening in December, and also due to a lack of “government advice”. Allta Wine […]

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The refurb will also see a reduction in size of The Library Bar. Previously reported in July that it may be happening, it was confirmed on Thursday evening that The Globe on Dame Street and its accompanying nightclub Rí-Rá will be closing down as part of the refurbishment of the Central Hotel. Dublin City Council […]

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The Dublin based coffee maestros and master brewers have collaborated on the new product. Coffee. Beer. Two great things that have been kept separate for too long! But no longer! At least not by these two Irish drinks specialists. (Yes, we know this isn’t the first ever coffee and beer combined product, but that doesn’t […]

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We also chatted to the The Conjuring and Interstellar star about her memories of playing Robert Pattinson’s vampire daughter in Twilight. When you think of Black Beauty, most people will likely fondly remember the 1994 adaptation starring Sean Bean, with Alan Cumming narrating the titular horse. The book on which that movie was based was […]

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The free December games for Xbox Gold and PS Plus have also been announced. Skip this bit, it isn’t important. There’s too much to talk about this week, just skip it! But the next bit is very important, as is the bit after that, and the bit after that, too. But this bit? Not so […]

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A favourite of grown-ups and children all around the world. We have been waiting for a while now to find out what the theme of the 2020 Late Late Toy Show would be, knowing that Tubs and RTE were going to have to do something really special for viewers this year, and from the looks […]

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It is hard for us to imagine Christmas being the same without these movies. One of the best parts of Christmas is that you finally feel like you can sit down and properly enjoy some of your favourite Christmas movies of all time. The weather outside is frightful, and you’re wrapped up warm on the […]

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It could be an important change for a lot of people. The official launch of the Irish Federation of Yoga Teachers (IFYT) is to take place on Satuday, November 28, and the launch is designed to raise awareness of the significance of yoga as health support for people at this time and beyond. Yoga provides […]

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Who is the killer in The Undoing? We try to solve the murder mystery that has everyone talking. A few weeks back, we recommended that you all check out the first episode in the new HBO murder-mystery series The Undoing, and now here we are, just a few days away from the sixth and final […]

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Fans of Mrs. Brown and her extended family will have a lot to look forward to this Christmas. It does feel like the folks in TV world will likely be pulling out all of the stops to make sure that their Christmas schedule this year will be the best ever, because let us be honest […]

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A small but intriguing easter egg. Spider-Man: Miles Morales hasn’t even been available for players in Ireland for a full week yet, but already eagle-eyed players have spotted something that should be of some interest to Irish gamers. The game, which we listed as one of our must-own PS5 games (and is also available on […]

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There are already some PS5 marked down in the sale. PlayStation have launched their Black Friday sale, with some games marked down a massive 80%. Some of those included in the sale are some of the very best games of the year (a number of them are nominated at the Game of the Year awards), […]

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Make the time to watch this short film today. Added to the streaming service on Friday, the 12-minute short film If Anything Happens I Love You has had a powerful impact on those who viewed it over the weekend. My God literally saw “if anything happen I love you,” short film on Netflix and I […]

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We’ve got just what you need to end your weekend perfectly. Jeez, that flew by, didn’t it? It felt like it was Friday evening just a few minutes ago, and now (snaps fingers) here we are! Still though, there is plenty of Sunday evening still to enjoy, and you can do that with a great […]

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Action. Comedy. Horror. Your Saturday night has got it all! We’re well and truly into the weekend now, and we’re all looking for the paths of least resistance in terms of fun stuff to enjoy tonight. We want good food and we want good movies and we want to know how to get them without […]

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Start the weekend the right way! Friday is here! Finally, the weekend is upon us, and we know exactly what you want from it – good food and good stuff to watch on the TV. Thankfully, your pals at Lovin’ have got you covered! You’ve got the usual mix of The Late Late Show and […]

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The cinema closed indefinitely in October this year. Back in October, Cineworld announced that they were closing indefinitely after the company reacted to news that the release of the upcoming James Bond movie has been pushed back again. No Time To Die was due for release in early November, but Universal pushed the movie back […]

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Up to 75% off some great games to play on your console. If you have picked up your Xbox Series X for Christmas, then let us direct you to this list of five games we fully recommend you play on your fantastic new console. However, thanks to the fantastic backwards compatibility of the Series X, […]

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The folks making it couldn’t be a better fit for the franchise. While the world awaits the release of the next James Bond movie (currently set for April 2021), fans of the world of 007 will be very happy to hear that there is a brand new game on the way, and the folks behind […]

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The one we’ve all been waiting patiently for… It feels like we’ve been waiting for this week so long, but it is finally here! This is the week that both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are available in Ireland! Your pals at Lovin have put together the lists of the five games […]

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The zoo is at risk of closure with the support of the public. Less than 24 hours ago, we reported that due to being hit hard by Covid-19 restrictions, staff warning that the Dublin Zoo is at risk of closure without public help. The ‘Save Dublin Zoo’ campaign was set up with the hopes of […]

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The new PlayStation is now available in Ireland, and these are the five games you have to play on your new console. Congratulations. You’ve made it. Today is the day that the PlayStation 5 is available in Ireland, so you’ll finally be able to take that bad boy home! But what to play on it? […]

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100% on Rotten Tomatoes is not to be sniffed at! From the three-time Oscar-nominated producer of Whiplash, Get Out, and BlacKkKlansman. Starring and created by four-time Oscar-nominated actor and writer Ethan Hawke. With pedigree like that behind it, it should come as no surprise that The Good Lord Bird would be well received, but it […]

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Some very prestigious awards won by these Irish restaurants. Earlier this year we reported on two Dublin restaurants being nominated for some big titles at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2020, and today we can tell you that they’ve both won! Located on South William Street, SOLE Seafood and Grill was named Best Luxury Seafood […]

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No pressure to rack up the likes and retweets! If you have ever written out a tweet, and then left it in drafts forever, because you didn’t want to put it out there so publicly, and so permanently, then you’ll be very happy by the announcement of Twitter’s new posting format, Fleets. A spokesperson for […]

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Those who played video games reported a higher level of “wellbeing”. In the same week that the PlayStation 5 is due for release, and a week since the Xbox Series X was made available to Irish players, the results of a study have been revealed, proving that hours of playing video games can actually be […]

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Important information for anyone potentially flying to Ireland for Christmas. Two COVID-19 testing facilities will open at Dublin Airport this Thursday, November 19. Last week, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised that it is “too soon” for people to book flights home for Christmas, adding “I know that’s difficult and I know that’s tough.” Despite […]

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We “Gotta Tell You”… we’re very excited to hear it! 2020 is proving to be an amazing year for Irish female pop artists. From Roisin Murphy’s fantastic Roisin Machine album, to Erica Cody’s absolute banger Calculated, the ladies have been bringing the bops. And now it looks like we’ll be getting another before the year […]

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Luke Kelly would have turned 80 years old this week. Despite having passed away over 35 years ago, the influence of Luke Kelly on the music scene in Ireland can still be felt to this day. One of his most famous songs is his interpretation of Scorn Not His Simplicity, which was originally written by […]

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It could be the end of the line for the famous Dublin tourist attraction. If you’ve ever suddenly jumped in fright because an entire yellow boat full of people were screaming at you, then you already know all about the Viking Splash Tour. Usually found zooming around the city centre before entering the waters at […]

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This show was our lobster. Originally due to film in August but cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, the Friends reunion is now set to happen in March 2021. Rachel and Phoebe and Monica and Ross and Joey and Chandler are all going to back on set together, but instead of a reunion season or movie […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Important food info for all you food lovers in Kilmainham and Inchicore during the Level 5 restrictions. If you happen to live in the Kilmainham or Inchicore area and you’re looking for something for dinner that isn’t the usual […]

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Lots happening in the week of the new Xbox console’s arrival! With the arrival of the new Xbox console this week (our review here) and the new PlayStation console next week (our review here), as well as the lead up to Christmas, expect there to be A LOT of new games being released in the […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Tickets for the musical go on sale this Friday. If you’re looking forward to next year with the hopes of being able to do more stuff, then you are very much not alone! And we’ve got some good news […]

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*Restrictions pending, of course. Chances are that once the Level 5 restrictions are (hopefully) lifted in early December, there will be many people who may want to get their staycation on. Get away for a night or two to make up for all of the staying-within-5kms of your home for these weeks and months. So […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Soon-to-be former President Trump said it was “made to cause chaos”. But it is actually a very entertaining hidden gem. You really should never judge a book by its cover, and in the same train of thought, you should […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Perfect for anyone looking for something to warm you up on these cold winter days and nights! If you happen to be in the vicinity of Dublin city centre and you happen to be looking for a hot boozy […]

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Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! They’ll also be serving Ireland’s first oat-based ice cream. What we really want to do is just put a load of links to this place’s Instagram account, because their delicious looking food pics will tell a much better story […]

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