Flyefit, the super affordable gym that’s been popping up all over the city of late, has just announced it’s opening a brand new city centre gym. The new workout spot will be opening up in the historic CHQ building in the IFSC area, and from their sneak trailer it looks absolutely gorgeous… Ever wanted to […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing better than a sneaky little getaway in a hotel: The huuuuge plush beds, getting to flake out in fresh white sheets and lounge around in the evening drinking cocktails in the bar. Absolute heaven. Sometimes we all just need an excuse for a break, and what better reason than a free two night […]

9 years ago

We travel all over the world to places famous for their sunsets – Angkor Wat and Bali to name a few – but do we ever really appreciate the beauty of our own Dublin skies? Now and again they light up in eye-catching shades of the most vibrant pinks and purples, and the Dublin horizon […]

9 years ago

Stretch out your legs and gather together your comfiest sweatpants, because you could be spending a whole 24 hours doing what you do best – binge watching classic movies. Yep, Ireland’s first movie marathon is being held in Odeon Point Square on Monday October 9th, all to raise money for charity Aware. You’ll be bringing your […]

9 years ago

In case you haven’t been keeping up with the news, Mexico has suffered two devastating earthquakes in the last few weeks, with hundreds dead and thousands displaced – homes destroyed and people still trapped. A long-serving group of Mexican volunteers, known as ‘Los Topos’ (the moles), have been on hand to help search for survivors, […]

9 years ago

It might seem like we’re seriously getting into warm winter coat and snuggly scarf weather, but don’t start packing away your cute summer clothes juuuust yet. Why? We’re going to have what can only be called a September heatwave later this week. For REAL. Met Eireann has forecast that top temperatures will reach 19 degrees Celsius tomorrow […]

9 years ago

Talkin’ in my sleep at nightMakin’ myself crazy(Out of my mind, out of my mind) We know we’re not the only ones who go absolutely WILD when we hear those lyrics, and Dua Lipa is genuinely become the voice of a generation. Well, at least the voice of a generation who don’t wanna pick up […]

9 years ago

Look, we all know brunch is one of life’s true delights: Perfectly poached eggs with runny yolks and avocado toast are legit what weekend dreams are made of. And here at Lovin Dublin we like to scope out the best spots for you to brunch at – consider it a gift from us to you, eh? […]

9 years ago

We’ve all been there: It’s a Friday evening, you’re absolutely starving and all you want to eat is a big juicy burger. The only problemo? Your uber healthy roomie is dying for a bitta sushi, and you’ve got to agree there’s no point ordering two takeaways from two different places. Well fellow food fanatics, a solution […]

9 years ago

Most people will agree that taste is everything. From the gal who can instantly pull an outfit together and look chic in no time, to that old friend whose obscure music choices always gets the gang up dancing, having taste is a serious skill to possess. Just like the joy of finding the perfect tunes for your […]

9 years ago

Lovers and seekers of all things vintage in Dublin are probably already in love with Jenny Vander vintage, but we bet that the majority of fashionistas in town are yet to pop their heads in store. But once you do, you’ll get completely enthralled with all the wonder and beauty to be found… There’s a treasure […]

9 years ago

Dame Street is set to be transformed with plans for a new 39 bedroom hotel, including a bar and restaurant. A planning application has been submitted to Dublin City Council for 59 to 61 Dame Street, and 1 and 2 Eustace Street, otherwise known as the current home of Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe. One of […]

9 years ago

Long considered an area reserved solely for tourists and teens, Temple Bar has always rated fairly low on the radar of trendy Dubliners, with pre-and-post Celtic Tiger folk preferring side streets off Grafton to get their foodie fix. Recently however, a whole new crop of exciting restaurants have popped up in the cobbled streets of […]

9 years ago

We allllll love a burrito, let’s not lie to ourselves. The flavoursome rice, the tantalising choice between chicken, or beef, or OH GOD some sauc-aay chorizo. The ultimate comfort food, there’s plenty of spots around town to get your fix. But what if you’re really, REAAAALLY hungry?  Get ready for… The ‘El Gordo’! View this […]

9 years ago

It’s midweek lads, which means you’ve almost made it through yet another tough slog of working life: Well done! And to celebrate that little victory, we’ve got the most droolworthy, lip smackin’ sambos for your lunch treat today in The Fat Fox. From tender beef brisket with horseradish sauce in a soft blaa roll, to an oozing […]

9 years ago

Already absolutely dying to leg it out of the office for a caffeine pick-me-up? We’ve got just the place to go… Annie’s, which you’ll find just off Barrow St, is one of the cutest spots in town to get a flat white and a healthy morning snack. And think about it, you can even get […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us, the words ‘lunch’ and ‘work’ usually mean a quickly eaten sambo at your desk, with a trip to the outside world for a coffee if you’re lucky. In actuality, this is a pretty unnecessary form of self-punishment.  Think about it: You’re entitled to a whole hour of freedom from your desk shackles. So […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing more we loooooove than scrolling through property listings, playing the dream game of pretending where we would live if we were absolutely loaded. Usually, it’s penthouse apartments with beach views, but today it’s something a little more, shall we say, homely? This adorable two bed apartment just outside Sandymount village features authentic timber […]

9 years ago

A woman and three children are in hospital after a devastating fire broke out in a flat in Inchicore last night. The Journal reports that the woman, who is in her 30s, is in a critical condition in St James’s Hospital, while an eight-year-old boy, a 13-year-old boy and and a seven-year-old girl also hospitalised. […]

9 years ago

The fateful day has arrived, and Dublin and Mayo will battle it out to take home the Sam Maguire. There’s no craic like GAA days in the capital so we’ve chosen five pubs in the Croke Park area that will be lit during and after the big game which starts at 6pm.  If you haven’t […]

9 years ago

One of the GAA’s greatest rivalries is renewed as Dublin take on Mayo at Croke Park for the All-Ireland Final. Will the True Blues walk away with the title? Or will the Mayo curse finally be broken, and the Sam Maguire will be brought home to the wesht? We’re on tenterhooks just thinking about it. […]

9 years ago

Whether you’re hungover AF this morning and need to be cured with some runny Eggs Benny and a flat white, or you’re just aiming for some good soakage before the match, we’ve got ya covered. Can’t decide where to go for brunch? Sigh, it’s a tough life ain’t it. Head to one of these mouthwatering […]

9 years ago

Look, let’s not have another boringly average Saturday night, hmm? Few scoops in the local, the same oul chit-chat and then home to bed. Grand, but yawn.  Instead, what you should do for a guaranteed night of excitement, is check out ‘Closing Night’, a racy cabaret show in Dublin Fringe Fest. Here’s the suss… “C’est finit! […]

9 years ago

Which Dublin street has a river running underneath it? Which city library is said to be haunted? These are the sorta things that not even born and bred Dubliners know about, and there’s plenty more interesting facts about our city, yet we’re pretty sure that a trip on the Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus isn’t something many […]

9 years ago

Many a daydream of ours features a tropical beach, fruity daquiris on tap and of course, endless money for us to live the glam life we really, truly deserve. And we bet your daydreams are the exact same. How amazing would life be if you won a huuuge Lotto jackpot, hmm? Just imagine how much your […]

9 years ago

Fancy having a bit of spare cash to treat yourself with at the end of the month? A dream for most of us, but it’s actually fairly simple to make it happen. And no, we’re not suggesting you stick to a strict budget spread sheet. Instead, why not check out the great new Smart […]

9 years ago

A southbound DART has been derailed this evening in Dun Laoghaire, with passengers stuck on the train for an estimated 30 minutes before doors were opened. The train is believed to have gone off the tracks at about 6pm, after a signal fault, and Irish Rail have confirmed that a low-speed derailment has led to […]

9 years ago

The very words ‘food festival’, combining quite possibly two of our absolute favourite things, is enough to make our mouths water. And a Slow Food festival sounds even better. Oh boy. We’re ready for it. Slow in the City is the first annual festival of Slow Food Dublin in association with Bodytonic and with lots of participants […]

9 years ago

Home design shows are the nation’s latest obsession, and for good reason. How else could you get inspiration to transform your ‘good room’ into a cream, suede covered haven that’s no longer full of junk? And now a brand new design show is coming to TV3, and you can have the opportunity to go on an exclusive […]

9 years ago

We cannot deal with the latest music video to be shot in our own fair city. In fact, we’re gonna go so far as to say it’s verging on Oscar-worthy (maybe not actually but let us rejoice in its hilarity plz.) Are you ready? We present: Dublin The Musical, a parody of some of the best hits […]

9 years ago

There’s fears for what will happen to the Dublin Bay porpoise, of which there’s an estimated 300, as dredging commences in Dublin Port. The Journal reports that the Dublin Port Company (DPC) is planning to remove up to 1million tonnes of material from the port to keep it deep enough for large ships to pass through. […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing we love more than finding mouthwatering events from around the city, and recently we told you about a divine five course Polish tasting dinner that was taking place… READ: Food Lovers Of Dublin: Check Out This Tasty Polish Dinner Event This Weekend Which by the way, was a huuuuuge success. The dinner was organised […]

9 years ago

While many of us went about our usual routines last week of waking up and sleepily heading off to work, people walking down South King Street were in for a HUGE surprise. As in, ginormous crater on the ground kinda huge surprise. A giant crater appeared overnight, but don’t panic: It wasn’t real. The clever […]

9 years ago

A man aged 36 has died after a shooting incident which occurred in Clondalkin, Dublin shortly before 10pm last night. It’s believed that the victim was shot up to five times, and was attended to by emergency services at the scene on Wheatfields Avenue where he was later pronounced dead. It’s understood that the man […]

9 years ago

There’s just something about cottages that make us go weak at the knees, and when it’s a cottage that’s just outside the city centre, and has been updated into a seriously chic home? The DREAM. And dreamy is certainly the word to describe this two-bed, two-bath cottage in Harold’s Cross, ideally located with St. Stephens green just […]

9 years ago

Stuck for what to do this weekend? We have your plans sorted, no need to look up anything else lads, it’s decided: You should hop down to Smithfield Square this Saturday for the annual Bluefire Street Fest. The square will be transformed into a deadly mix of live street art, street performers, music from around […]

9 years ago

You’re gonna have to brush up on your road knowledge in Dublin what with all the changes taking place, from roadworks to traffic restrictions. And now permanent changes have come into place, thanks to the Luas Cross City, which will see city centre driving changed as we know it. If you thought driving around the […]

9 years ago

It’s not every Monday you find yourself sitting on a tiny vinyl-covered stool in an adult entertainment store in Dublin.  I’m surrounded by many a pleasure toy, scantily clad mannequins and more flavours of lube than a bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix. From my dwarfed viewpoint behind the counter, I see many curious glances at […]

9 years ago

Hands up who’s guilty of doing the same things with their mates over and over again? Pub – check. Brunch dates with the gang? Every. Single. Weekend. And sure look, it’s a bitta fun and all, but let’s face it, it can get pretty boring after a while. And while we all love a good moan about […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been suffering from serious FOMO over the weekend picturing all your mates having the time of their lives while you hit the gym and go grocery shopping, then stop panicking – we’ve got the full lowdown on what went on. Consider this your cheatsheet to Electric Picnic 2017: All the best acts, and […]

9 years ago

We asked our readers to provide their best Dublin Bus stories, for a chance to win the ultimate day out in Dublin. Check out story #3 here from Adeline Gelineau “My favourite moment with Dublin Bus was a few years ago. My iPod dropped on the floor as my friend and I rushed downstairs so we […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s art scene is fairly hopping right now, with studio spaces such as MART and The Tara Buildings providing new spots for the best and brightest creative mind’s of the city to come together. And now one of our personal favourite creatives is hosting his own solo exhibition this month in The Tara Buildings from […]

9 years ago

A pretty unusual solution to Ireland’s housing crisis has been suggested: Floating Homes. Up to 50 new homes could be moored on a permanent basis in Dublin Bay, it’s been suggested by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC).  The Sunday Times reports that the houses would be moored at a pontoon at the end of the […]

9 years ago

Look, we’ve all been there: It’s Sunday night, you’re tired, hungry, and all you want is for your takeaway to be just the way you like it. Whether that’s extra garlic dip, no mushrooms or whatever, it’s not unreasonable to be a bit picky when it comes to food. But, in our experience, it seems that most […]

9 years ago

A Sugar Baby coaching event is taking place for the first time ever in Ireland this Friday, in a private meeting at a Dublin hotel. The Journal reports that the event is organised by popular dating site Seeking Arrangement, which is where many people go to become ‘sugar babies’ or sugar daddies’, a relationship which usually […]

9 years ago

There’s a newcomer to the city’s hangout scene and it’s looking like a fairly fantastic one. TRAMLINE is a brand new Dublin location “to hangout by day, an event space, a conference centre and a live venue by night” in the heart of Dublin City on Hawkins Street. It opened officially a few weeks ago, and although […]

9 years ago

Deciding where to go for brunch on the weekend should be stress-free, but let’s be honest, even the smallest decision on a Saturday or Sunday is tough af. We’ve been making choices alllllll week, and the only thing we want to think about this morning is ‘poached or fried?’ So, here’s where you should be grabbing […]

9 years ago

Do you ever look at something and think “hmm, there’s something a bit off”, but you can’t put your finger on it? Like when you forget to put on mascara but have an otherwise full face of make up, or when your pizza delivery looks different, AND YOU REALISE THEY FORGOT THE GARLIC DIP. Y’know, stuff […]

9 years ago

The way the current rental market is going is absolutely insane, and while we love lusting over fabulous property porns and dream apartments as much as the next person, the sad truth is that it’s seriously hard to find a place to live. Last month, 99 families became homeless in Dublin. And one quick look […]

9 years ago

Today is September 1st, which to fellow Autumn lovers means that Halloween is but a hop and a skip through orange crunchy leaves away. The crisp air, the wooly jumpers, the comforting casseroles. <3 And of course, the cosy movie nights in with hot chocolate and treats. Movie nights are gonna get even better this year [&hellip;]

9 years ago