The annual Christmas tradition of Glen Hansard and other famous Irish musicians busking on Grafton Street is kicking off a little bit early this year in a lovely event to raise much-needed funds for The Simon Community.  18 Irish acts have come together to give Dubliners nine hours of live music on Ireland’s busiest shopping street […]

9 years ago

Roast turkey, mashed potatoes dripping with butter and gravy, and of course, heaps of creamy dessert. Mmm we’re salivating all over our good office shirt just thinking of such a glorious Christmas feed. But why wait ’til Christmas? We reckon the Americans are onto something good with this Thanksgiving lark. It’s kinda like a practice […]

9 years ago

Fade Street will soon be the home of a very stylish new store – Hen’s Teeth. Hen’s Teeth commission limited edition, affordable and contemporary art prints from a specially curated roster of Irish and international artists, and they will also be stocking a range of beautifully designed journals, ceramics and clothing from some of their favourite […]

9 years ago

Luas services on the Red Line are currently experiencing lengthy delays after a van reportedly collided with a tram in Cheeverstown. There’s currently no service between Saggart and Belgard Luas stops, and a ‘Dualway’ coach service will be introduced at the affected stops and will be accepting Luas tickets. Add-on delays are expected. Red Line: […]

9 years ago

Just when you tell yourself that you’ll be taking no. more. holidays. Ryanair comes along with a completely bonkers sale and pushes all sensible thoughts out the window. Why would you sit at home all weekend when you could be eating brie with a view of the Eiffel Tower, or stocking up on bratwurst in […]

9 years ago

No plans this Sunday? How does sippin’ on some Grey Goose cocktails as you devour a two-course brunch in Dame Street’s newest bar sound?  Because to us greedy guts it sounds like HEAVEN. Delish, boozy, lazy Sunday heaven. Mulligan and Haines, a new bar that’s a blend of old and new, a cabaret burlesque mixed with […]

9 years ago

The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin is calling for volunteers who can crochet to help make these special octopus toys for babies in a neonatal unit. A new programme, Tentacles for Tinies, was launched by the Rotunda as part of World Prematurity Day. The octopus toy is believed to be of extra comfort to the teenchy tiny babies as the […]

9 years ago

A DCU student was arrrested on Wednesday in a drugs bust raid at his apartment on campus. The Irish Sun report that eight gardai raided the property at Hampstead Student Accommodation on Thursday and arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of drug dealing and possession. They discovered almost €4,000 worth of narcotics, thought to […]

9 years ago

This is kinda madness. Hundreds of people queued overnight across the UK and Dublin to get their hands on a limited edition ‘Dublin’ shoe by Adidas. Seriously, they’re going mental for it. Eyewitnesses last night estimated about 50 people who were queuing overnight for the runner, while today’s queue had over 100 waiting for Size? shoe […]

9 years ago

It’s said worldwide that Irish people are among the friendliest in the world, and while it can often feel like that’s not true (we’re talking prime time LUAS rush hour crankiness here), an English tourist has written the sweetest letter thanking Dubliners for their kindness. Mark from Lancashire suffered a brain injury after he collapsed […]

9 years ago

Just because it’s Friday, we thought we’d start the day off with a healthy dose of raw jealousy… This leafy home in Donnybrook D4 has us half seething with rage, half swooning with love.  Belmont House dates from 1760 or “possibly earlier”, according to its listing on Daft, and is self described as one of […]

9 years ago

Start packing that nifty little carry-on suitcase of yours, because Ryanair is doing €9.99 one way flights to 14 European cities this winter. The Christmas markets are in full swing on the continent, so what better excuse than now for a last minute trip to say, Frankfurt or Hamburg? Other cities in the sale include […]

9 years ago

Dry & Fly, a.k.a the prettiest blowdry bar in Dublin has really outdone themselves with their latest gals night in idea. They opened during the summer and have become one of the nicest spots in town for a blow dry: they stay open ’til late so you can even head in and get ready there for your […]

9 years ago

Omniplex Cinemas are cranking up a notch on nostalgia in a seasonal run of their #BringItBack classic film screenings, which gives peeps the chance to catch a true classic make a cinematic comeback on the big screen. Rathmines Omniplex #BringItBack starts on Monday, November 27 with the 1984 comedy fantasy Gremlins, which tells the story of young man […]

9 years ago

The bustling area around by Grand Canal Dock has become informally known as “Googletown”, thanks to the tech giant’s HQ building. Now though, it seems likely that Googletown will expand even further as the Irish Independent reports that Google are set to buy the historic Boland’s Mill building.  The Boland Quay scheme is a residential and […]

9 years ago

We know we’re meant to be saving all our money right now to buy other people’s Christmas presents, but… Can’t we treat ourselves to a little sumthin’ sumthin’ too? Something along the lines of The Westbury Hotel’s new Festive Afternoon Tea, we’re thinking… Christmas inspired food in a beautiful festive setting  You can stuff yourself […]

9 years ago

Could today by the best day of our entire lives?  Lads and lassies: you can now get COCKTAILS DELIVERED. Ever have that craving for a Saturday night cocktail but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? Well, that cocktail quench can now be banished as Deliveroo launches a new partnership with the cocktail maestros at […]

9 years ago

Sister cafe of the charming Cake Cafe on Camden Street, SLICE in Stoneybatter has been serving up tasty lunches, lots of cake, dirty doughnuts, and seriously epic brunches. A longtime fave of ours for lunch and brunch (This Northside Café Is The Only Place You Should Go For Lunch Today), SLICE is gonna open its doors […]

9 years ago

It’s getting fairly freezing out there, and you know what? That’s sign enough for us to officially start drinking Christmas inspired coffees. Gingerbread spices, snowflake white hot chocolates, and hot mulled teas – we want them all (especially if they’re in a cute Christmas cup!) Leave the office to grab one of these heartwarming beverages…  […]

9 years ago

The Grafton Street store has been teasing us all year with when it’s finally going to open, and now according to Dublin blogger Louise Cooney, Victoria’s Secret in Dublin will throw open its doors on December 5th. We’ve been dying to get our mitts on the famed PINK sports gear and delicate lace bras… Here’s eight pieces […]

9 years ago

Humans of Dublin is a fantastic curation of photographs and stories of Dubliners from all over the city, and its latest post is seriously inspiring. A young teen, Abdullah Ahmad, tells how he taught himself skills online to open his own clothing brand and self publish a book.  “I figured it all out on the internet meanwhile […]

9 years ago

A man carrying a fire arm fired two shots at a fast food restaurant in Priorswood, Coolock last night. Gardai have confirmed that the man approached the establishment in Priorswood Shopping Centre shortly before 10pm, firing two gun shots at the building. No injuries were sustained by anyone and Gardai are investigating. More to follow…

9 years ago

No plans this weekend? We’ve got an amazing one for ya. Tola Vintage Kilo Sale is on this Sunday in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin 8, and it’s gonna be an absolute haven for vintage clothing lovers. All the clothes will be ready to rummage through and you simply pick what you want, get […]

9 years ago

While summer might be only 10 months away, we guarantee that the majority of you are already drooling over the very thoughts of Christmas grub. The cheese boards, the mince pies, the turkey – the GIANT BOXES OF CHOCOLATES. So needless to say we were screamin’ when we saw that a Reddit user spotted a […]

9 years ago

Both lucky ticket holders and viewers at home who are eagerly awaiting tonight’s World Cup Qualifier match against Denmark might have some issues… Met Eireann has predicted that there will be patches of drizzle and mist overnight, but the real kicker is that they expect fog will form and is likely to be dense in places. Fog on […]

9 years ago

The grim weather has well and truly set in, and we’re all snuggled up in our blanket scarves and faux leather gloves. Basically, it’s finally the time to pile on the winter pounds and if there’s one lovely way to spend an evening in town it’s curled up by the fire with a mug of […]

9 years ago

It’s sooooo close to December, which means it’s almost socially acceptable to start watching all of our favourite Christmas movies on repeat.  And the top choice? Love Actually time and time again.  True Christmas lovers will be thrilled to hear then, that the drive-in cinema in Leopardstown Racecourse is showing the legendary (yes yes, it’s legendary, no comments […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been searching for a house to buy in Dublin of late, it appears that there’s three certain areas where you’re most likely to find something.  The Irish Independent analysed data from the Central Statistics Office and found that new homes in Dublin are being built mainly outside of the city centre despite council […]

9 years ago

He’s just defrosted in time for the annual Christmas karaoke extravaganza, and now it’s been announced that Michael Bublé will be headlining a massive Dublin venue next year. Ticketmaster broke the news this morning that the Canadian crooner will play Croke Park on Saturday July 7th 2018. He’s Back! @michaelbuble returns to Ireland next Summer to […]

9 years ago

Unlimited coffees, snacks, wifi and access to a unique group of creative folk who could just be the contact you need to reach success? This might sound like some sort of naive millennial cafe dream, but that’s actually exactly what you’ll find at the very slick Anticafé. What started off as one cafe in 2013 has grown to […]

9 years ago

You might think you’ve got the coolest granny in town, but one glance at Baddie Winkle (Helen Ruth Van Winkle to be official), and you’ll take that back. The 89-year-old granny became an internet sensation a few years ago when her granddaughter posted a photo of her wearing an Ungrateful Dead t-shirt online. Baddie instantly […]

9 years ago

Chupi, the jewellery brand founded by former Topshop designer Chupi Sweetman, is hands down one of the most lustworthy brands in Dublin right now. Irresistibly drawn to “wild and natural things” Chupi’s aesthetic is influenced by the imperfect natural beauty of feathers, twigs and leaves complemented by the sparkliest of gemstones. And the results? Unusual […]

9 years ago

“Ten Irish women made that trip to England every single day in 2016. I was one of them.” This is Caoimhe Anglin’s story, a young Irish woman who like over 3,000 other women from Ireland, was forced to travel to the UK for an abortion due to the current 8th Amendment laws in this country. […]

9 years ago

Without a doubt one of the prettiest cafes in Dublin, the Pot Bellied Pig in Rathmines does huge bacon sambos (we’re talking FIVE rashers), crispy chicken wings and silky smooth coffees in the most perfect pink surroundings. A lovely little spot for a chilled out brunch and a flick through of the weekend papers, it’s […]

9 years ago

The Monday fear has well and truly set in, and while we had all the best intentions of eating our measly packed lunch in the office, but goddammit we deserve better than that. For a lunch with a real treat, we’re eyeing up Industry on Drury Street. The stylish design store stocks beautiful homeware, prints, jewelry […]

9 years ago

An accounting firm in Dublin, EY, has told The Irish Independent that they will be providing interest-free loans on flexible terms in order to help out graduate trainees with renting in Dublin. The managing partner at EY, Mike McKerr, said: “For the first time, we have offered all graduate recruits interest-free loans to get them […]

9 years ago

As you may or may not already be aware, Blake Lively is currently staying in Dublin to film a new espionage movie, The Rhythm Section. From the producers of James Bond, the movie sees Blake take revenge on people who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her entire family. In a nut shell, it sounds absolutely badass, and […]

9 years ago

It seems like in order to find a home to rent in Dublin right now you have to have 100 glowing references, six months deposit, and be willing to sell your soul just to find something half decent. I’ve been trawling through Daft every few days looking for reasonably priced one-bed gaffs near town, and […]

9 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram, and the photos you capture really help us see the city from a very different perspective.  Well, we wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here, today.  Because they are truly breathtaking. Here’s 10 of the best that we’ve seen this […]

9 years ago

Is it Sunday? Yes. Do you have the fear? Probably.  Well get that fixed ASAP with a few chilled out board games with the gang and a pint or two of some local craft beer as your vision gets slowly blurred by neon lights and candelabras. One of the best spots for day drinking in […]

9 years ago

Two weeks ago, one of Dublin’s most creative doughnut companies, as Dublin Doughnut Co. announced that it was “an end of an era” and they were shutting their doors. Owner of Dublin Doughnut Co. Hilary Quinn said that she was “all too aware of the saturation of the doughnut market in Dublin”, and so became the first casualty […]

9 years ago

Whelan’s Bar on Wexford Street is well known for being generally good craic – their live gigs are legendary, they have all the best musicians in their private upstairs green room, and even Ed Sheeran is a big fan of the place. And now it’s even more obvious that the people behind the bar are […]

9 years ago

Sitting at home in your jim-jams just patiently waiting for the day to turn to nighttime? Get up, get dressed, and get yourself down to The George bar for a browse around a Christmas market. A Fabulous Market takes place in the lively bar on the first Saturday of every month from 12-6pm, but today’s […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever wanted to live the Gossip Girl life about town, this stylish crash pad in Temple Bar is for you. All you need is a hefty heiress inheritance to afford the rich price tag of €495,000, so keep playing those Lotto numbers, eh? By far one of the home’s most impressive features is its large […]

9 years ago

If you were planning to head out and seize the day with a leisurely stroll along Dun Laoghaire Pier, you might wanna get out there before the afternoon. Met Eireann predict that rain showers will extend to all of Leinster by this afternoon, and that they “will be heavy with a risk of hail and […]

9 years ago

Glam gals rejoice!  Two of our favourite treats – afternoon tea and make-up – have just come together in the very best way. Benefit Cosmetics on South William Street in Dublin has just announced a very special Afternoon Tea package: ‘The Benefit Afternoon Beaut Tea’. Ideal for groups of 6-16, you arrive in their ultra-cute store […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 4 cloves of garlic crushed 4 large potatoes peeled grated cheddar cheese 1 packet of Knorr cream of chicken soup Chopped parsley 140ml milk 300ml water It’s time to celebrate the mighty potato — and potato gratin is the ultimate comfort dish for coming into winter. A perfect mixture of bubbling cheese and cream, […]

9 years ago

Grinches back off, it’s officially November now, which means the countdown to Christmas has begun. For the entire month of December, Light House cinema in Smithfield will be spreading Christmas cheer by showing all  of your favourite Christmas films on the big screen.  From classics like It’s a Wonderful Life to 80’s action in Die […]

9 years ago

One of the most popular celebrations of winter, the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead is the one time of year when the dead and the living come together to celebrate life, express themselves, and truly bare their souls. To celebrate, Jose Cuervo Tequila is throwing a secret Day of the Dead street […]

9 years ago

Update 9.25pm: A garda spokesperson has confirmed to The Journal that the incident has been “stood down”, and searches in the centre have stopped. The Blanchardstown Shopping Centre has been evacuated by the Emergency Response Unit after Gardai were called to an ongoing incident. Armed Gardai are currently at the scene, and there are reports that […]

9 years ago