It’s been a fairly grim week weather wise, so we’ve got the perfect treat for you this weekend: A super boozy afternoon tea in town. Grab your mates and get cracking on this… The Westin on College Green is famed for its afternoon tea – and with the title ‘A Most Peculiar Afternoon Tea’ is it […]

9 years ago

An 18-year-old has been shot in the leg after an incident in Darndale tonight. Gardaí in Coolock are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Darndale which occured shortly before 10pm. An 18-year-old man sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at the scene by Emergency Services personnel and removed […]

9 years ago

In case you’ve been keeping well shy of the latest celeb news, you’ll know that Hollywood star Chloe Grace Moretz is over in Dublin filming for a new movie. She’s been having a grand ol’ time too by the looks of it, especially seeing as how her bf Brooklyn Beckham has popped over a couple times […]

9 years ago

Dublin does pubs better than any other city: they’re cosy, warm (in temperature and character) and serve various world-renowned local drinks. Basically, they’re the kind of places anyone in their right mind would enjoy passing an evening tucked away inside. But when better weather arrives and this ecosystem is disturbed, suddenly, sitting outside with your […]

9 years ago

Queen Rihanna can do no wrong. Her first move into the beauty world was met with serious applause, with her fab line Fenty Beauty. Designed “so that women everywhere would be included,” is focuses on a wide range of traditionally hard-to-match skin tones, creating formulas that work for all skin types, and pinpointing universal shades. […]

9 years ago

Long considered one of the classiest drinks out there, Hennessy cognac is known for its stylish design and smooth, sleek taste. The pioneering brand has been creating cognac for more than 250 years, and always strives to change things up; working alongside the coolest artists of the moment ensures that Maison Hennessy is a […]

9 years ago

If you’re guilty of heading to the same spot for your weekend pints over and over again (and let’s be honest, we’re guilty of this), then it’s time to change things up a bit. And we know just the place. Ryan’s Bar on Camden Street is hands down the best spot in town for pure […]

9 years ago

It’s sad news for the youthful clubbers of Dublin, as one of the most popular nightclubs in town has announced it has shut its doors after a long 14 years. SIN Nightclub on Sycamore Street is where college nights out basically lived, and we bet every single one of you has ended up here at […]

9 years ago

Fancy doing something a li’l bit different with your evenings? Zozimus bar have you sorted. They’re running a (hopefully regular) series of super slick pop up events at their bar and umbrella-filled alley, teaming up with innovative chefs and making cocktails from all over the world. Themes will vary for each event, and it’s exactly what’s missing […]

9 years ago

Well praise feckin’ be – solid plans for the long awaited Metro North have finally been revealed. Running from Swords to Stephen’s Green, work on the Metro North will begin in 2021 and is expected to be open for business in 2027. The Irish Independent reports that the government announced a €7.5 billion transport programme […]

9 years ago

What with today being National Mental Health Day, we’ve put together a few lovely little ways to treat your mind and body to some TLC in Dublin.  It’s easy to rush through daily life without stopping to notice much. Paying attention to the present moment – to our own thoughts, feelings and to the world […]

9 years ago

It’s Wednesday, a.k.a the worst day of the week. Friday feels so, so far away and believe us, we feel your pain. There’s only one thing for it. PIZZA. And not just any pizza, ohh no. On hump day you need the best most droolworthy pizza you can get your mitts on. Which brings us to Skinflint… Long […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been feeling ever so slightly stuck in a rut with your fitness routine then you’re gonna love this: A new boutique boxing class is coming to The Dean hotel. Sweat Inc. is an uber-hip, fitness on fleek kinda class, where you’ll get a full-body workout incorporating high-intensity rounds of shadowboxing, body-weight exercises and […]

9 years ago

The rumours that a train line will extended to Dublin Airport have been floating around for quite some time, but will it happen in the next few years? According to The Journal, it’s not looking likely. The National Transport Authority confirmed that there’s no plan to extend the Dart to the airport, and their 2016-2035 […]

9 years ago

Note: A previous version of this article stated that ‘More Than A Barbershop’ would screen. It is in fact ‘Not Just A Barbershop’ that is showing.  A documentary on the super slick Cut and Sew barber shop will be screened in The Sugar Club this weekend. Over the last 5 years what it means to […]

9 years ago

A body has just been pulled from the Grand Canal close to Leeson Street Bridge. 98FM report that Gardai are at the scene of the discovery, and have not yet released further details. More to follow…

9 years ago

Hands up who was born and reared on Nickelodeon? If you say no, then stop reading, because otherwise you’ll never understand the ingrained obsession with pumpkins. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin syrup, and most importantly, pumpkin patches. The thoughts of getting to wander through an entire field of pumpkins is legit the autumn dream, and now an animal […]

9 years ago

The 2018 Budget is to be announced this afternoon, and while the rest of Ireland is hoping for regular old borrrrring things like tax cuts and USC shite, us Dubs have a few bigger hopes and dreams. Here’s what every true blue would secretly love to see announced. 1. Coppers Gold Cards for everyone We spend […]

9 years ago

Following the recent development of the LUAS Cross City works, the National Transport Authority has issued a report which lists seven new routes as no longer safe for cyclists to use. The NTA stated that changes to roads to make way for tram lines had made it “difficult or inappropriate” for cyclists. The routes affected […]

9 years ago

Four Dublin restaurants have been honoured by the prestigious Michelin guide, which awarded a ‘Bib Gourmand’ award to seven restaurants across Ireland. Since 1955, the guide has highlighted restaurants offering “exceptionally good food at moderate prices,” a feature called Bib Gourmand. To put it simply, it’s a HUGE indication that the chefs are cooking up […]

9 years ago

Call it an old Rosie and Jim obsession harking back from our childhood, but there’s just something so, SO pretty about houseboats floating on the water. And while we wouldn’t exactly wanna live in one (eh hello, f-r-eeeeeezing), having a slick apartment with views of them bobbing along in Grand Canal would be seriously dreamy. The description […]

9 years ago

Are you a big fan of cream crackers? Maybe you’re obsessed with fig rolls? (JK literally no-one is obsessed with fig rolls, jeez.) Anyway, biccie fans can now take a trip down memory lane and learn all about Jacob Biscuit Factory with a new tour held at Dublin City Library and Archive. This major exhibition will explore all aspects […]

9 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that ten Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of September for breaches of food safety legislation. “Significant” rodent and cockroach infestations were the cause for two Dublin food outlets. Spar on 23 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4 was issued a closure order […]

9 years ago

Have you been craving a droolworthy dinner in pretty Insta-worthy surroundings? We bet you are, and that’s exactly what the good folk over at Rennie want you to have. Best bit? What they don’t want you to have is a nasty ol’ bill at the end. The heartburn and indigestion relief experts have given us a […]

9 years ago

Are you ready for The Future? Don’t worry, we’re not asking you some mad deep philosophical question on a Friday afternoon, we’re not that bad. The Future is a new festival that takes place over two days (Friday November 3rd & Saturday November 4th), across four stages in the incredible halls of the RDS.  It will […]

9 years ago

Having recently released their new album Sleep Well Beast, The National have firmly become a favourite band of many, many folk. And now fans will be delira to hear that they’ve just announced two performances in Dublin for next summer. Hurrah! The National will play Donnybrook Stadium on June 15th and 16th, and tickets go on […]

9 years ago

Trying to decide where to get a nice dinner over the weekend? We’ve got you covered. You need to go to Richmond in Portobello. Here’s why… It’s got slick NYC vibes Inside, the place is the epitome of understated cool. An open kitchen pass overlooks the restaurant floor, the walls are whitewashed brick and the seats […]

9 years ago

Wave a sweet goodbye to that dirty 3am kebab and a rotten stinking Sunday hangover. Professor David Nutt – God bless him – is a neuropsychopharmacologist from The Imperial College in London, and according to The Times he is in the very last stages of developing a boozy bevvy that will have the same alcoholic effect on the brain but […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been a-strollin’ around our fair city in the last week or so, you might have noticed some curious billboards that have sprung up. With cryptic messages like “Dublin you still got it”, and “top o the morning to ya”, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s some random stunt by the tourist board. It’s […]

9 years ago

Think you know Dublin? Think again.  We bet there’s hundreds of places you’ve never explored, and secrets and titbits of history that you never knew. But for one weekend you’ll be able to find out… Open House Dublin is a huge architecture festival taking place from the 13-15th October, and it will open up houses […]

9 years ago

All it takes is one simple social media post to get everyone to start flipping the lid. Earlier this week, Aiken Promotions took to Facebook and Twitter to post an image with the words “Announcement –  Thursday 5th October 8am” sprawled across it. pic.twitter.com/CEoEQ6itFs — Aiken Promotions (@aikenpromotions) October 3, 2017 And now, after people […]

9 years ago

We’re not gonna even try to hide how much we love Dry & Fly, the prettiest blowdry bar in Dublin that makes us legit weak at the knees. They first launched their beautiful Wicklow Street location in the summer, doing six signature blow-drys to choose from, and a further six updos from a mere €18, and since […]

9 years ago

Bringing the bold flavours of Naples to the city centre, Caffe Amoreon Georges Street is the perfect place to pop into after work for a bite to eat and a cheeky Aperitivo. The pasta and pizza bases are made freshly on site, the ingredients and coffee come from the homeland and all of their staff […]

9 years ago

Need something a tad, shall we say, fancy, to spruce up your gaff?  We’re all guilty of clinging on to that one threadbare rug (“but the colours are still great!”), or the ratty fluffy throw (“it’s cosy!”), but when was the last time you bought something really special for your home? As if you needed […]

9 years ago

Searching for and seeking out little-known restaurants is something we love to do at Lovin Dublin. We get just as excited about the next hip eatery as anyone else, but there’s something about stumbling upon purely simple, amazing food with no frills and no distracting fuss that reminds you what it is that makes a […]

9 years ago

Renting in Dublin right now is an absolute minefield of dark dingy basement flats, or old houses with huuuuge high ceilings that would take all your salary to heat up. Also, even the most expensive apartments are often decorated absolutely horrifically. Yuck. This two-bed beautiful pad on Leeson Street, however, might set you back a fair […]

9 years ago

The cast of The Only Way Is Essex, or ‘TOWIE’, is in Dublin from today until Thursday to film a very special Irish episode that we can only imagine will involve lots, and lotzzz of booze. Producers of the show have also said that there will be an ‘Irish Pub Extravaganza’ event on Wednesday in […]

9 years ago

Scared of heights? What about tight, dark spaces? How about… Being trapped in a lift? Actually, how about something even worse: being trapped in between two floors in a vehicle life. That’s what happened to two unfortunate people today, who were rescued by Dublin Fire Brigade crews from Donnybrook and Dolphin’s Barn after being trapped […]

9 years ago

The mecca for every Irish gal, Penneys is the one love of our lives that will never, ever let us down. Need an outfit for a last minute night out? Penneys. What about some cute stationery for college? Penneys, duh. From adorable boots to glam dresses and cosy knitwear, Penneys really does have it all. There’s […]

9 years ago

Yesterday saw a momentous march take place in the city centre, as an estimated 40,000 people took to the streets for the annual March For Choice by the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC). The sixth time the march has taken place, it’s hoped by those campaigning for Irish women’s bodily autonomy that it will be the […]

9 years ago

Shopping for this chilly crisp winter weather can be a real effort – you’ve to traipse around waaaay too many shops in town to find something really special. Rather than going on a mad spree and buying a million cheap things you’ll only wear for one season (we’re guilty of this), why not splurge on […]

9 years ago

Woke up this morning feeling every so slightly worse for wear, but just not quite ready to admit defeat yet? You, my friend, are in need of a cheeky Sunday rollover. So rather then traipsing into town where everywhere will be packed, we recommend you to go to The Back Page in Phibsboro, the absolute best […]

9 years ago

Ahhh the humble spice bag: one of the most satisfying greasy creations known to Irish mankind. A weird mixture of deep-fried chips, crispy shredded chicken and/or chicken ball, red and green peppers, sliced chili peppers, fried onions, and a variety of spices, it might sound like the worst thing ever, but it’s not. Gobble down one of these bad boys on a hungover […]

9 years ago

We recently undertook a mission alongside Galaxy Chocolate to find that one person with the best taste in all of Dublin. Be it an ease for throwing together a slammin’ outfit, someone who always knows the best tune to get people up dancing, or that one gal who can list off ten of the best places in […]

9 years ago

The city centre will be transformed into an unforgettable Christmas experience this winter, as Aprés Dublin comes to George’s Dock, CHQ for the very first time from 30th November to 23rd December. Y’know how everyone always says how the absolute best part of a skiing holiday is chilling out in the cosy lodge afterwards for some […]

9 years ago

Hands up who’s guilty of forever going to the same places on a night out? Pretty sure it’s a good 99.9% of us… Now though, with new bars poppin’ up all over the city, there’s no excuse not to try somewhere a little bit different. And the latest opening in the city looks very, very […]

9 years ago

One of Dublin’s coolest cinemas, the IFI is hosting the ultimate Halloween horror movie marathon – their IFI Horrorthon. With over 30 titles confirmed, almost all screening for the first time in Ireland, you can bet you’ll be well spooked over Halloween weekend. The horror flick bonanza will take place from the 26th-30th October… The […]

9 years ago

It’s a sad morning for city centre commuters, as the news has filtered through that the legendary coffee kiosk on Leeson St. has closed down. The pretty red brick cafe was built in 1929 as a water pressure station, public toilets and kiosk, and has been serving steaming hot cups of coffee to passersby as long […]

9 years ago

You’ve trawled through the renting sites, viewed more apartments in one week than you ever thought possible, and finally found a new place to call home. It’s tastefully decorated, close to the bus stop, and roomy enough that you and yours won’t be completely squished on top of each other when you’re catching up on the mid-week […]

9 years ago

Okay guys, we know, we know – you wanted to sing ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Waterfalls’ with your gang at Metropolis festival next month… Well, we’ve just received the unfortunate news that, due to a back injury sustained by T Boz  (Tionne Watkins), TLC have been forced to reschedule their European Tour of UK, Germany and France – […]

9 years ago