We’ve seen our fair share of grim properties for sale in Dublin, but the latest listing we’ve come across on Daft really brings it to an extreme. 49 Harold Cross Road is a two-bed, one-bath terraced house that’s up for sale for €345,000, and it’s so awful we can’t quite believe it. The estate agent […]

8 years ago

At an unbelievable 272m long ,The Beast is the ultimate bouncy castle experience for adults, and it’s coming to Dublin in December. You can run, bounce and dance your way around a phenomenal 32 obstacles, and there’s gonna be a light show and DJs to amp up the atmosphere. The Beast will be in Dublin […]

8 years ago

The Dublin Marathon brought thousands of athletes and spectators to the streets of the capital on Sunday, with Bernard Rotich of Kenya taking first place with an impressive time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. It was a tough ol’ slog for the athletes as they paced their way along the 42km course, but thankfully there […]

8 years ago

On-street parking in Dublin city centre could rise by about 40% next year as Dublin City Council aims to regain the cost of running the coin collection service. The Irish Times reports that the new rates would go from 90 cent in the suburbs to €4.15 in the city centre, where parking is currently €2.90 […]

8 years ago

Crispy roast beef, roast spuds drippin’ with hot fat and lashings of gravy. Sound like the perfect meal?  The humble carvery is a cure-all feed, but some places don’t do it the justice it deserves… Beaumont House on the Northside however, is different.  The Unilever Great Carvery of the Year competition is a countrywide search […]

8 years ago

They were at the forefront of the early 2000’s rap/rock/metal revolution and secured a worldwide hit with Butterfly which reached number one in 15 countries. Now, U.S rockers Crazy Town will be playing an intimate gig at The Bowery in Rathmines.  While the lads may have fallen off the radar since their smash debut album The Gift Of […]

8 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 already […]

8 years ago

If you’ve been curious about what the actual fuck is actually going on inside the new Scientology centre in Firhouse, they’re hosting a Halloween Party event on Sunday. Just think, you can stroll around the grounds (which admittedly are very pretty), and get a glimpse into what it is about this seemingly bizarre organisation that […]

8 years ago

One of our fave Dublin cafes has opened up a new place just off of Camden Street, and it’s made our morning. Granthams is a specialty coffee store on that opened on Aungier Street at the start of the year and quickly became mega popular. READ: PICS: This New Aungier Street Hot Spot Is Exactly Where […]

8 years ago

For one weekend only, Dublin’s Eatyard will partner with Baileys to create a deliciously indulgent experience, Baileys Treatyard, taking place Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 2017.  And the street food hotspot will be transformed with loads of luxurious treats that are just for grownups…  The treat makers’ line-up includes the likes of Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, the […]

8 years ago

It’s a sad morning for healthy pancake lovers and frozen yogurt fans in Dublin – the very popular Yogism in Georges Street Arcade. The delish cafe took to Instagram to announce the sad news… With a little silver lining thrown in there too. “We’re devastated to say after nearly 6 amazing years in the Georges […]

8 years ago

Two popular Ballsbridge pubs – Old Spot and Chop House – have retained their listings in the 2018 Michelin ‘Eating Out In Pubs’ guide. Produced by tyre manufacturer Michelin, this year’s guide recommends some 470 top dining pubs spread across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland of which 27 are new entries and all of which […]

8 years ago

Following their much talked about residency at the Olympia Theatre this September, LCD Soundsystem have announced they’ll be returning to Ireland with an outdoor performance at Malahide Castle next summer. The American rock band will play the venue on the 5th June 2018, and tickets will go on sale next Friday (Nov. 3rd) at 9am.  LCD Soundsystem […]

8 years ago

Get ready to shop ’til you drop and pretend you’re Andy Sachs from The Devil Wears Prada at next month’s huge designer sale and fashion show. The snazzy show will take place at the RDS Concert Hall on Sunday November 12th in aid of St Michael’s House which provides services for people with intellectual disabilities. The second-hand designer clothes for […]

8 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. Trying to buy your own home is just as tough, especially when […]

8 years ago

The weather has been fairly mild recently, clocking in on average at about 12 degrees in the day, but tonight temperatures will drop. Met Eireann predict that Dublin will be hit with a cold spell this evening, with mist and fog developing with some dense fog towards dawn, and some grass frost in rural areas.  […]

8 years ago

If you’re currently in that limbo of ‘will I, won’t I’ when it comes to thinking about even starting to plan buying a house, you might want to consider some new areas in Dublin. While properties in the city centre and southside have always been considered to be the most desirable, sales in one particular suburb – […]

8 years ago

One of the most iconic cinemas in Ireland, Stella Theatre in Rathmines is reopening on the 31st October after being closed for over a decade. Originally opening its doors in 1923, the theatre has been lovingly restored back to the glamour and glitz of the 1920’s, and I popped down last night for a special screening […]

8 years ago

Could this be the best news to hear when payday is approaching? Liffey Valley shopping centre is having a huuuuge discount night next week, making it the perfect occasion to get all those glam party outfits you’ve been eyeing up for Christmas. Their Light Up The Night Sale will take place on Thursday 2nd November from 6-10pm, with up […]

8 years ago

Dublin has seen a lot of changes over the past 100 years or so, with buildings being torn down and new modern ones built, and an entire tram system completely transformed. New shops, new statues, and a whole new way of life means that Dublin city today is quite different to what it used to […]

8 years ago

Happy feckin’ hump day folk – consider us the bearers of AH-mazing news. While some people may approach the Halloween weekend with a sense of dread, the fact that there will be a Gin Festival taking place miiiight just get you in the spirit. The Hill Pub in Ranelagh has long been one of our favourite […]

8 years ago

Chocolate lovers of Dublin, now is your time to shine.  Lir, the Irish chocolate maker, is celebrating 30 years of chocolate discovery with the launch of the ‘Lir Chocolate Workshop’ in the Fumbally Exchange, Dame Lane, Dublin 2 from Monday, 6th – Sunday, 12th November. And it sounds like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory in miniature form… Open daily from 11am […]

8 years ago

We know, we know, it’s only Tuesday, but haven’t we survived work long enough to deserve a treat? We sure think so, and there’s one spot that’s well worth dropping by. Mamma Mia Cafe near Grand Canal Dock is a little gem where homemade and traditional Italian dishes fill the menu, using only the very best […]

8 years ago

It’s a sad day for one of Dublin’s most creative doughnut companies, as Dublin Doughnut Co. has announced that it’s “an end of an era” as they hang up their aprons for the very last time this weekend. Launched in late 2014 by the then 21 year old Hilary Quinn, Dublin Doughnut Co. was one of the […]

8 years ago

The hip coffee culture has taken Dublin city by storm in the past few years, with new local cafes popping up left, right and centre as well as bigger coffee chains staking their claim on our cappuccinos. One of the nicest things about independent coffee shops, however, is that they’re something a bit different to your average Starbucks […]

8 years ago

Hollywood’s golden couple, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have reportedly landed in Ireland a whole week ago – but are keeping their whereabouts pretty private. No paparazzi shots of them going for a garlic cheese chip just yet, that’s for sure. Blake is over filming her new project, The Rhythm Section, which is being shot in Wicklow, and […]

8 years ago

“Dublin, please, mate”… Fancy a Christmas shopping spree on Oxford Street or a visit to Buckingham Palace? To celebrate the launch of its new Dublin—London Southend Airport route, Flybe, operated by Stobart Air, is giving city commuters a free black cab ride to work this Thursday between 7:30am- 9:30am and 04:30pm- 06:30pm —and a free return flight to London […]

8 years ago

It’s pretty hard to motivate yourself to get fit in the winter, but Gym+Coffee have just the thing. The trendy fitness brand ran a 10 week summer events series of free outdoor workouts and after the success of that they decided to do it again… But making them a little more suitable for the winter. […]

8 years ago

It’s the most Irish of all TV traditions, with everyone in the country from ages 2-80 glued to the screen: The Late Late Toy Show is almost here. Tickets are notoriously like gold dust, with thousands of people wanting to be in with a chance to hear the famous “there’s one for everyone in the […]

8 years ago

Following a series of incidents in Tallaght this morning, Gardaí are currently carrying out searches of the area for a man who is believed to be armed. Gardaí are asking the public to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666 000 the emergency number 999 or 112 if they have any information or see anything […]

8 years ago

Call us crazy, but one of our favourite things to do is torture ourselves looking at luxury homes on the property market (that we’ll never, ever be able to afford). A particularly stunning gaff in Ballsbridge caught our eye this morning and jaysis we might rush right to the shops to pick up a Lotto […]

8 years ago

Slum landlords in Dublin are hiding evidence of tenants in order to pass inspections by the council, with an investigation by The Irish Independent finding that eight landlords in Dublin manage more than 40 houses. Properties were in Ranelagh, Blackrock, Rathmines, Dundrum, Shankill, Rialto, Clontarf and Tallaght, and houses had on average 20-30 people living there. […]

8 years ago

Situated beside Fumbally Lane, you’ll find one of the slickest apartment buildings in town right now. Cathedral Court looks like the dorm rooms from Nickelodeon TV show Zooey 101 that we used to obsess over in the 2000s, and we envy anyone who can afford to live here. For €2,400 a month, you’ll get a […]

8 years ago

Fashionistas rejoice! A huge sample sale featuring stock from some of Ireland’s best designers will be taking place in town next week. The five day sample sale kicks off on Thursday October 26th in the Fumbally Exchange, Dame Lane, Dublin.  There’s an Aperol Spritz launch party with some serious tunage and late night shopping, and there’ll be […]

8 years ago

One of the most popular places to go for a night out, Opium closed down in May for a complete refurbishment, and is opening again tomorrow night for a welcome back partaay. We popped down to get a first look at the new spot, and it’s gotten a serious style upgrade. Playing on the Japanese […]

8 years ago

How do you think the world might end? Solar flares, climate catastrophes that take us on a scale beyond Ophelia, or geomagnetic storms? Or will political and financial collapse or antibiotic resistance finally finish us off? To mark their new free exhibition IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin are hosting a […]

8 years ago

It’s happened people, we’ve finally reached peak gin in Ireland. Aldi Ireland announced today that it will be selling gin-filled baubles, just in time for Christmas. Pickering’s Gin Baubles (6 Pack) will be on sale in 129 Aldi stores nationwide from 12th November for €26.99. Pickering’s Gin is a multi-award winning gin, hand crafted at Summerhill Distillery, the […]

8 years ago

A homeless man was discovered dead by charity workers in Temple Bar at around 2am this morning. The Irish Independent reports that the man was found with no pulse in Adair Lane, a well known shortcut from the Quays to Temple Bar which features the ‘Icon Walk’ outdoor gallery. The man, who has not been named, […]

8 years ago

It’s feckin’ miserable out there, which means we’re in dire need of a hot, filling lunch that’s not gonna break the bank. If you work anywhere near the lovely Eatyard on Richmond Street then you’ll know it’s a great spot for picking up something yum to-go, but have you tried the Venezuelan stall there? If […]

8 years ago

Fancy living in the former home of the infamous Copper Face Jack?  The original house was built in c.1767 as a private Georgian Home and was once the home to The Earl of Clonmel (a.k.a Copper Face Jack), and is now up for sale in Blackrock as four stunning apartments that boast many original features such […]

8 years ago

Boxing since the age of 12, Dublin-born Conor McGregor has gone from a plumbing apprenticeship and a life on benefits to being the current UFC Lightweight Champion and the biggest fight sports star in the world.  CONOR McGREGOR: NOTORIOUS is the only official account of Conor’s unbelievable journey from the very beginning of his career to […]

8 years ago

Pay day is next week, which means now is the time when we start putting a loada stuff on our wishlists and start dreaming of eating delish food that isn’t pasta with a boring passata sauce. A recent trip into Folkster had me swooning with all the lovely things they had in store, and while […]

8 years ago

Ahead of next weekend’s Bram Stoker Festival, which will see Dublin celebrate the writer of Dracula with four days of living stories and four nights of deadly adventures, we met five women who have made the festival into the success it is today. You won’t find any stuffy all-male panels here – these gals are pumping […]

8 years ago

The one and only Mattress Mick will be the star of our screens later this month, when the documentary Mattress Men will show on RTE 1. Known to all Dubs nowadays as a real legend, getting a selfie with Mattress Mick has become the thing to do for the guys and gals of the city. But do […]

8 years ago

Lads and lassies who are trying to rent somewhere in Dublin right now – we feel your pain.  Half the places are either waaaaaaay outta your price range or else so horrifically grim that you wouldn’t even wish that one gal who bullied you in Senior Infants to have to move in. If you and […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing nicer than a free coffee in the morning (heck, anytime of the day), and one cafe in town will be doing FREE drinks for a whole week. To celebrate the launch of a new campaign by the National Dairy Centre,they will be opening “The Complete Natural pop up Café” on 8th of November on […]

8 years ago

We all know by now that Conor McGregor doesn’t do anything by halves… And that includes a christening party for his baba. Conor Junior was treated to the most lavish christening event we’ve ever laid eyes on, hosted on the grounds of a castle with a petting zoo and carnival rides galore. And it actually […]

8 years ago

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of decriminalisation of Irish Poitín, Ireland’s first fully dedicated Poitín pop up is opening in Dublin with renowned brand ‘Bán Poitín’. The bar, ‘16-61‘, named after the year that Poitín began its illicit journey, will be hosting a six-week residency in a secret Dublin location (which will be revealed next Friday). […]

8 years ago

That blustery wind might be due to Hurricane Ophelia, but jaysis isn’t it fresh outside? Make the most of the weekend before the weather gets so miserable you won’t want to leave the house, and tackle one of these lovely walks. 1. The Great South Wall Walk Make sure it’s not too windy before you head down […]

8 years ago

Forget about booking a hotel the next time you want a stupidly romantic place to stay – this Georgian Flat in Fitzwilliam Place has everything you need. Filled with natural light and antique furniture throughout, this luxury apartment is decorated to a similar style to 5star hotels like The Shelbourne (but at €250 a night […]

8 years ago