Childhood dreams really come true, fellow witches and wizards (and ugh, fine, fellow muggles, too), because we’ve just found out that Dublin is now home to Butter Beer. Ever since reading Harry Potter, this magical concoction has stayed in our minds – what does it taste like? Is there butter in it?  All those questions […]

9 years ago

“Martin has not slept in a bed for many years. He doesn’t consider himself homeless.” A short documentary by filmmaker Donal Moloney tells the story of his relationship with Martin, a man who has been sleeping rough in Dublin for years. Documenting Martin’s day-to-day life, the struggles he faces and how he gets by, this […]

9 years ago

We love a good cinema outing; the warm salty popcorn, being able to gorge on Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and checking out all the upcoming movie trailers before the actual flick. Ugh, what a treat. But it can get pretty expensive when you start to add up tickets and treats. So when we saw that the […]

9 years ago

Gardai have launched an investigation into the death of a man whose body was discovered at around 4am this morning off of Grafton Street The Irish Independent reports that a man in his 50s, a rough sleeper, was found in a sleeping bag on Suffolk Street this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene, […]

9 years ago

While this week’s Season finale episode of Game of Thrones left the entire world absolutely shook, there’s light at the end of the bleak tunnel for Irish GoT fans. Dublin man Mark Doyle (finance worker by day and design hero by night), created these deadly t-shirts that imagine the Luas Map with Westeros locations. Pretty […]

9 years ago

Every week, Lovin’s food writer Sarah Clayton-Lea scours the streets for the best eats in the whole of Dublin. From market stalls to six-course tasting menus, consider our review series, The Dish, your one-stop guide to all things tasty in the city. This week we took the good ol’ DART down to the pretty seaside […]

9 years ago

This September, Jervis Shopping Centre are turning 21 years old and to celebrate they’re on the lookout for local acoustic musicians to perform on their community stage at their big birthday bash (where there will be a heap of competitions and events for the public) on Saturday 30th September. Basically, it’s a fun PAID gig for […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s biggest and best beer festival returns to George’s Dock in the city centre next month, and we are BUZZIN’ for it. Tankards of beer, grilled German hotdogs, a fairground and live music? Count us in. Oktoberfest will be back in our lives from the 14th September to 1st October, with the dockland area transformed […]

9 years ago

A list compiled by The Sunday Times of the 25 Best Schools In Ireland 2017 has featured four Dublin secondary schools in the top 10. The schools are ranked based on the percentage of second-level students over a three-year period who progress to third-level education. Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ in Limerick came out on top – with 93.7% […]

9 years ago

There’s fans of Conor McGregor and then there’s superfans – y’know, people who will follow him around the world and get his quotes tattooed on themselves and basically just go absolutely nuts for The Notorious. As whether Eamon Heneghan from Dublin is on the superfan level, the fact that the lad has created a lifesized, GOLD […]

9 years ago

Hands up who is seriously suffering after last night’s antics? We have a feeling the entire country was up until the early hours watching the McGregor match… And Jesus we feel rough right now. So, how to cure our battered and tender souls? (And empty stomachs). We have the answer: PORNBURGERS.  Cleaver East are home to some […]

9 years ago

A pizza delivery driver was seriously assaulted last Sunday night during a delivery route by teenagers in Tallaght. The Echo reports that Satheesan Narayanan, who is originally from India, had just delivered food to a house in Glenshane Drive, Tallaght when a gang of six teenagers surrounded him, punching him to ground before robbing him of […]

9 years ago

Looks like McGregor wasn’t the only Dub absolutely raking it in last night, as it’s been revealed that one lucky, lucky person in the capital has won the National Lottery Jackpot of almost €9.5 million. The winning numbers were 1, 16, 17, 32, 34 and 35, and the bonus number was 5. Lottery.ie has confirmed […]

9 years ago

Ladies (or gentlemen who enjoy the finer things in life), we have the BEST fancy birthday idea ever. You, your best friends, and a swanky DIY dinner party just outside of Dublin city centre. This charming Edwardian home on Airbnb is the ideal location for a civilised evening in with your nearest and dearest – we’re picturing champagne […]

9 years ago

“I’m not here to take part, I’m here to take over…. YOUR HEART!” That’s pretty much what we reckon the canine version of Conor McGregor would actually say, but as one Mcgregor is prepping for tonight’s ultimate boxing match, another (much cuter) McGregor is desperately looking for a loving home. The DSPCA are looking for an […]

9 years ago

We all tales of woe of some fecker taking the last drop of milk in the office, or your bus driver speeding off without you, or that boy in school who made your life absolute hell for years. But #SoundEffect, the latest campaign by Pieta House, who’ve joined forced with A Lust For Life, is all […]

9 years ago

One of the swishest foodie events of the season will be kicking off in Cliff Townhouse with their 6th annual Oyster Fest, a “prestigious dining experience that will bring the delicious and unique flavours of Ireland’s coastal regions to Dublin’s fair city.” YUM. Along with their regular variety of oyster offerings (Cliff Townhouse is an […]

9 years ago

Fancy spending your weekend surrounded by happy folk chilling out in a park, strumming some tunes on a ukulele and eating delish food? ‘Course ya do. You’ll want to check out the annual Ukulele Hooley in People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire, which is where the world’s most talented ukulele performers come together to bring great […]

9 years ago

It’s been a long time since any fancy cream buns and pot of teas were served in Bewley’s café on Grafton Street – almost 30 months, in fact. Amidst failed legal battles to reduce its €1.5 million a year rent rate and business losses of €1.2 million annually, Bewley’s Oriental Café shut its doors in February 2015, leaving 140 staff redundant.  While […]

9 years ago

Lobster and live music, two of our absolute favourite things, will be combined in an ultra-yummy festival this weekend in pretty Dalkey. Dalkey Lobster Fest is taking place from tomorrow August 24th until Saturday 26th, with the village streets transformed into a haven for seafood lovers. Grilled lobster, crab claws, mussels and other tasty crustaceans […]

9 years ago

Two hotel workers at the five-star Conrad Hotel on Earlsfort Terrace, D2, were locked up in a room and threatened with knives in an overnight armed raid. The Irish Independent reports that at 1am, three raiders entered the hotel wearing balaclavas and armed with knives. They threatened two members of staff, locking them into a […]

9 years ago

One of the most iconic decorations in a Dublin pub in the past year has been stolen, and we have some serious questions about it. Adelphi bar on Abbey Street made headlines for their legendary urinal in the men’s jacks, which was plastered with Donald Trump’s face as a target for fellas to eh, entertain them on their […]

9 years ago

Do you take pride in being seriously freaky? Can you scare the absolute shite out of someone at a moments notice?  If so, we’ve got just the job for you. The Nightmare Realm, quite probably Ireland’s scariest Halloween attraction, which sees real people dressed up as your worst nightmare scare the bejaysis out of you […]

9 years ago

Kildare natives Picture This, the popular duo of Jimmy Rainsford and Ryan Hennessy, played a secret gig in Dublin last night and holy shit the turnout was INSANE. The band had announced on Twitter that they would be performing in the city, with the venue only revealed at 5pm yesterday evening and limited tickets available at […]

9 years ago

People leave behind the weirdest things when they go travelling, they really do. From false teeth, glass eyes, and wheelchairs to some seriously bizzare items (we’ll get to that in a moment), passengers at Dublin Airport have made our day today with the gas things they’ve packed – and then forgotten. 98FM reports that Dublin Airport Authority has […]

9 years ago

Every week, Lovin’s food writer Sarah Clayton-Lea scours the streets for the best eats in the whole of Dublin. From market stalls to six-course tasting menus, consider our review series, The Dish, your one-stop guide to all things tasty in the city. This week’s review of all things delish is Octopussy’s Seafood Tapas, a rustic haven right […]

9 years ago

Dublin City Council is carrying out a risk analysis of the city to determine whether physical barriers, such as heavy bollards, are necessary in an attempt to prevent terror attacks in the capital. The Journal reports that the council confirmed the analysis was underway after a spate of recent terror attacks across Europe involving the […]

9 years ago

Swimmers at the popular Sea Point bathing spot in south Dublin were left “terrified” after two Jet Skis were driving dangerously in the water yesterday evening. The Irish Coast Guard received 112 calls from “very aggravated & terrified swimmers”, Dún Laoghaire Coast Guard (DLCG) said in a Facebook post, with people at the scene reporting that the […]

9 years ago

Hands up who’s guilty of charging their electrical devices in bed, all snuggled up with the cable snaking under the covers? We’re pretty sure a good 98% of the nation (including our shamefaced selves) do exactly that. But a recent warning by Dublin Fire Brigade however, has made us change our ways and realise the […]

9 years ago

The music hero that is Robert Plant (of Led Zepplin fame) has just announced that he will be touring his new album, ‘Carry Fire’, with a Dublin date included on the listing. His eleventh solo album is his first full-length release since 2014’s acclaimed ‘lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar’, and Robert is again accompanied by The Sensational Space Shifters. […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been planning to have your very own McGregor party for the big fight next Saturday and ordering in the live viewing from Sky Sports, we’re here to say don’t bother. Vue Cinema in Liffey Valley has announced that they’re gonna be hosting the ULTIMATE movie night on the 26th August, showing the Mcgregor […]

9 years ago

Hands down the ‘deadliest’ festival in Dublin, the Bram Stoker Festival will be coming back to the city this October Bank Holiday weekend with a spooky line-up of supernaturally slick events. The festival promises to “summon the supernatural as it playfully celebrates the gothic, the mysterious, the after-dark and the thrill of late October as […]

9 years ago

Dublin city is a lovely spot to stroll around sure, but we all take for granted just how much fun you can actually have in town. So the news that the city is being transformed into a massive game where people are rewarded with points and prizes for exploring the city on foot or bicycle is […]

9 years ago

If you’ve strolled down Wellington Quay lately you may have noticed something very intriguing in the works, with shiny gold lettering and (if you tried to peep in through the window) an interior that rivals the most stylish of NYC lofts. The latest treat to come to Dubliner’s lives is Dollard & Co, a food […]

9 years ago

“When it a bicycle not a bicycle?” The Gardai had us scratching our heads this morning at their cryptic question after they tweeted that the stopped a cyclist in Dundrum. While the bike appears perfectly normal, on closer look you can see that it in fact has an engine configured into it, and to be […]

9 years ago

The Wind Phone, or ‘Fón Gaoithe’ project, which was recently installed in the Dublin mountains by a local art group as a place for people to meditate and reflect on life has been completely destroyed less than two weeks of it being in place. The Wind Phone was designed by the Altrúchas group as a “place where […]

9 years ago

Cancel all plans for this weekend because there’s a huge movie marathon (that’s FREE btw!), taking place in Marlay Park. The huge 646 square feet is “as big as a good size apartment”, and will show everything in the highest definition possible, so it won’t even matter if you’re sitting down the back. How cosy would […]

9 years ago

Looking for something extra special and extra tasty to do this weekend? ‘Course you are. Aromatic forest mushrooms, freshly baked Polish breads and summer fruits will be the flavours of your Sunday if you’re lucky enough to grab one of the last remaining tickets for Poland 2.0, a five course tasting dinner that will take […]

9 years ago

When you’re in the mood to really, seriously treat yourself, there’s only one thing that will do the trick. G’way with your spa treatments and shopping sprees, it’s a luxury afternoon tea that we crave when we want to spoil ourselves (which if funds would allow it would be every weekend, but alas.) Dublin has seen the […]

9 years ago

Surely we’re not the only ones who spend every single free moment on property sites lusting over houses we’ll never be able to afford? (Please say we’re not the only ones.) Well today we found a true beaut of an apartment that ticks alllllll the boxes. Smack bang in the middle of the city? Check. […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade had an exceptionally hectic weekend, and while we all know that working in the emergency services can be tough, we often underestimate just how many call outs the ambulance and fire teams do. If you ever wondered just how busy it can get, the latest tweet from Dublin Fire Brigade will be a […]

9 years ago

An investigation is underway after the body of an Irish man was discovered in the city of Caldas, Colombia. The Irish Sun reports that Joe Moore from Ballyfermot in Dublin was found in a river, with police believing that he was lured out to the rural area where he was executed. His body was found […]

9 years ago

Newstalk reports that the Department of the Taoiseach has spent almost €75,000 on taxis since 2015, a figure which appears to be shockingly high. €14,000 has been spent on taxis from January to the end of June this year alone, with an average of nearly €30,000 annually in 2015 and 2016. From 2007 to 2011, […]

9 years ago

We may all have a special place in our hearts for Fungi, but it looks like there’s a new seal on the horizon to take the spot of Ireland’s fave sea creature. Twitter user Simon McGarr spotted the super friendly seal out in Howth over the weekend, sharing the joyous news to the Twittersphere that […]

9 years ago

Our love for Michael D. Higgins is genuinely never ending. We’ve fawned over pictures of him with his huge dog, of his chats with a man and a parrot on Salthill Prom, and the snaps of him on a BMX. Basically, we all know the President of Ireland is an absolute legend. His soundness has […]

9 years ago

The threat of seagulls taking over the world continues, with the latest closure of popular Sandymount Strand blamed on the strangely large birds. The Irish Independent reports that Dublin City Council blames the water contamination that forced the beach to close on droppings from the huge number of seagulls in the area. The strand has […]

9 years ago

Could it be the best day of the entire year? 100%. This Saturday is the glorious day known as International Chicken Wing day. <3  To celebrate, Deliveroo has teamed up with seven Dublin restaurants for a special 2-for-1 offer on wings all day Saturday, so you can order your favourite spicy, tangy, pipping hot wings joints brought [&hellip;]

9 years ago

If you’ve no plans for the weekend, (actually even if you do, cancel ’em) then you’ve just got to check out the Vodafone Comedy Festival in the ultra pretty Iveagh Gardens. With this year’s festival set to be the biggest one yet with over one hundred acclaimed acts from Ireland and around the world set to [&hellip;]

9 years ago

It’s happened to the best us: you’re on a night out, you get distracted, and then BAM! Your precious phone, your link to the outside world and Instagram stalking, disappears forever. No matter how much searching of sticky dance floors you do while sipping away on your G&T, it’s no where to be found. Devo. [&hellip;]

9 years ago

Every week, Lovin’s food writer Sarah Clayton-Lea scours the streets for the best eats in the whole of Dublin. From market stalls to six-course tasting menus, consider our review series, The Dish, your one-stop guide to all things tasty in the city. This week I indulged my addiction to pho and all things Vietnamese with a [&hellip;]

9 years ago