Emergency services attended the scene of a “serious” collision this morning in Terenure, where it’s understood that a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a truck. The incident happened at 7.50am, according to Sunday World, on Terenure Road East heading in the direction of Terenure. Gardai reported that one motorcyclist has been seriously injured. Terenure […]

10 years ago

We’ve known for a long time now that an absolute master wordsmith is running Dublin Fire Brigades twitter account (we can’t enough of their tweets about bald car wheels being “tyred”) but they’ve upped the game now to a new level. As the huge crowds last night were getting all glam to go see Ed […]

10 years ago

Jaysis Ed Sheeran has been having a great time since he came over to Ireland – he recorded his ‘Galway Girl’ music video in O’Connors pub (and even chilled out in the pub owners house the entire day of the shoot), he did a few meet and greets yesterday and he went out on stage […]

10 years ago

In the latest development of transport disruption across the country, reports are coming in that Dublin bus drivers have voted to strike in sympathy with Bus Éireann workers who are currently on day 20 on the picket lines. Siptu members were balloted on Monday and Tuesday, and the vote came to a 78% majority in favour of […]

10 years ago

If you still have zero plans for Good Friday then fret not: You’re going to a BYOB private party in a secret location in South Dublin. Interested? We thought you would be. Hosted by District Magazine for their 3rd birthday, and it’s “all thanks to a delightful national holiday because of a caucasian male from […]

10 years ago

A terrifying incident happened this morning in Belfield, near to UCD, when a car pulled over and burst into flames. Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene and praised the “quick thinking driver” in a Twitter post showing the scary extent of the damage. They also issued an important warning to all drivers on the […]

10 years ago

It’s fair to say that cooking is a pretty essential life skill; something that if you can’t do well will mean you probably depend on takeaways a lot more often than you should. I’ve always been of the opinion that if you can read, you can cook – sure all you have to do is follow the […]

10 years ago

Earlier today many a boozehound in Dublin was absolutely devastated when we reported that The Irish Times had said that Howl At The Moon could soon be no more. Many a single sesh seeker will be delighted to hear then that Press Up Entertainment, the company who recently bought the city centre nightclub, have announced that they […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that we have a particular soft spot for the sushi at Musashi, because they genuinely do the best sushi you can try in Dublin’s fair city. It’s hands down SO fresh and tasty and we can’t get enough. So when we heard that Musashi on Hogan Place is now doing Sushi Making Parties at their […]

10 years ago

It’s been a hectic morning for news about one of the city’s favourite food markets at Grand Canal. First, it was reported that planning permission for the Percy Place market had been denied and the market would be shutting down.  Needless to say we were all devastated at Lovin Media Group HQ, as it’s an absolutely […]

10 years ago

It’s always lovely to hear of people doing their best to help out in any way they can, and that’s exactly what dad-of-two Sean Collins is doing. A roofer by trade, and owner of Collins Roofing, he has started doing free roof repairs for OAP’s every single Saturday. The 32-year-old from Crumlin told the Irish […]

10 years ago

Oh no. Looks like city workers will no longer be able to stretch out in the sun along the Grand Canal and gorge on some freshly made Bipimbap – the weekly food market at Mount St will be shutting down. Waterways Ireland, who run the market, had applied to extend the length of its permit […]

10 years ago

If you’re expecting to discover some sort of easy fix here that will instantly allow you to become stress free and more confident than Beyoncé — soz, but it doesn’t really work like that. And trust me, I wish it did. What I can tell you however, is that there is one thing you can do that I personally found […]

10 years ago

Planning a Dublin day out with the girls can often be more hassle than it’s worth — finding parking in the city centre is a nightmare, you need to trek from Henry Street to Grafton Street to hit all the shops you want, and don’t even get us started on agreeing on somewhere to eat. […]

10 years ago

‘Twas a fairly hectic day in Smithfield today as hundreds of hopefuls showed up in the sun to audition for movie extras company The Extras Dept. The official count of people on the day was a whopping 1,030. Wow. The company has provided thousands of background extras to series like Line of Duty, The Fall and […]

10 years ago

Every gal deserves a bit of a treat now and again (as in every single day because we are godly creatures obvs), and there’s nothing more luxurious than a designer handbag. Overrated and overpriced, we don’t care, we still want one. So the news that you’ll be able to get a pre-loved glam bag without […]

10 years ago

Wow. Just when you think you know what the word “luxury” looks like, along comes something like this: A suuuuper fancy floating boutique hotel, which is coming to Dublin for one day only this summer. Azamara Club Cruises are bringing their luxury cruise ship to the city on July 14, docking on the River Liffey as […]

10 years ago

The ninth Right2Water protest took place in the city centre today and HUGE crowds turned out from all over the country in protest of the proposed water charges. Protesters assembled at Heuston and Connolly Stations at 2pm this afternoon, where both groups marched on towards Dame St where a stage and televised screens had been […]

10 years ago

How on earth are some people allowed out on the roads at all?  Case in point: Dublin Fire Brigade had an absolutely awful time today trying to get to someone in need, and all because some dope didn’t know how to park. The emergency service tweeted for people not to “park like this” if you’re taking […]

10 years ago

The sun is blazing, our pale skin is feeling the summer breeze for the first time in what seems like a gazillion years, and do you know… We’re feeling kinda thirsty. And in this weather the only thing that will suffice is an ice cold cocktail.  So even better than a meager plain cold drink are these […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thought we bet the entire county has in their heads on a glorious sunny day like today, it’s “if only there was more rooftop bars in town”. Right? Well there will be soon thanks to Oakment developers, who are planning to replace the once-popular Howl at the Moon premises in Dublin 2 […]

10 years ago

Brace yourselves: The invitation letter you’ve been waiting for ever since you were 11 years old has basically just arrived. Sure, it’s especially for muggles which means your dream of hearing “yer a wizard Harry” is over but you can’t win it all can ya?  We’re talking about Malahide Castle and Garden’s magical ‘Muggles Easter […]

10 years ago

A family member of the 77 year-old great-grandmother who was shot in the leg in her home in Monkstown was in fact the real target of the attack. The elderly woman was shot after answering the door to a man who was banging upon it at around 11pm on Thursday night, The Journal reports. The […]

10 years ago

Following on from a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 yesterday evening, Dublin Fire Brigade have issued a word of advice to all motorists. The emergency services had to attend two separate crashes on the motorway, along the M1 Dublin/Belfast Rd northbound between J4 Donabate and J5 Balbriggan.  As you can see from the images below, […]

10 years ago

O.M.G. That little diet thang we had going on for oh, the last 14 hours or so, is 100% officially over because Creme Egg Donuts have arrived into our worlds and we need to eat at least six of these. And that’s only today. These incredible creations are from dessert heroes Sweet Republic, and are sure […]

10 years ago

Have you ever come home from work aching for a cuppa only to find out your milk has gone off? It happens to the best of us bud. Good news for fellow scatterbrains then, that Irish scientists have created printed electronic labels that could display a digital countdown to warn you of food spoiling, and […]

10 years ago

A group of homeless people have started to sleep outside the Dáil this week in an effort to draw more attention to Dublin’s homeless crisis. They’re trying to get the message across to the government that homeless people want ‘homes not hostels.’ One of the group’s organisers, Carrie Hennessy, told the Irish Examiner that they’re asking as […]

10 years ago

A woman has died during the night following a rescue from the River Liffey in the city centre. According to the Irish Sun, units from the North Dublin Fire Brigade arrived to the scene shortly after 10.15pm. Three people were rescued from the water and brought to Mater Hospital, where the condition of the two […]

10 years ago

Looking for something absolutely lovely to do with your Friday evening this week?  Well then you should 100% check out An ‘Other’ Supperclub for Syria, an exciting pop up dinner in Shakshuka in Rathmines (formerly Little Jerusalem). The supper club will not only have delish Syrian-Irish food consisting of three courses of sharing plates expertly made […]

10 years ago

Fiestaaaaaa time oh yas.  The lovely people behind plant based food truck Veginity are thowing a Mexican themed street fiesta all week from today until Saturday, 5-10pm, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a sunny evening. If you haven’t checked out this revolutionary food truck in an industrial warehouse on South […]

10 years ago

Easter is a chocoholics dream, and one of our fave things about the sweet-feasting holiday is the arrival of the little Lindt gold chocolate bunnies. *Heart eye emoji* C’mon – they’re adorably shaped, they’re gold, and they’re CHOCOLATE.  They’re also about to get even better too, because for the next week you’ll even be able […]

10 years ago

In need of a good laugh this morning? Then you’ll LOVE these absolutely gas photos by Dublin designer Stephen of his baby daughter Hannah. The 32 year-old comic genius photoshops pics of his daughter into borderline dangerous scenes that actually look worryingly realistic. “I thought it would be fun to worry family by putting someone […]

10 years ago

Wow. It’s not every morning that you hear something that absolutely blows you away, but when it does happen it seriously makes our day. We get sent in a lot of clips from Irish musicians, and we’ve come to learn by now that the level of talent in this country is INSANE. Today however, we […]

10 years ago

Locals are upset after Dardistown Cemetery in Santry, Dublin began charging visitors to park their car at the graveyard’s carpark. A barrier has now been erected to stop drivers from entering the car park unless paying €2, and people living in the community have pointed out that that the move is unfair on elderly considering the […]

10 years ago

Everyone thinks their doggy is the best boy that ever lived – but could yours actually become a star? The hunt is on for a pup to perform on stage in the opera La Boheme at the National Concert Hall later on this month, and producers are searching for a well-behaved and “cute” dog to be in […]

10 years ago

I’ve walked past Richmond restaurant in Portobello so many times since it opened last year and every time I do, I promise myself I’ll go in.  I’ve read so many brilliant reviews of the place (our Niall was very impressed with the brunch offering last year) and everyone I know who’s been there has sung its praises. Somehow though, it […]

10 years ago

It’s been a loooong winter, and being all bundled up in dark grey and black knits is only fun for so long – please, we’re craving some sun on our bare skin. The glorious weekend just gone finally gave us the chance to wear lighter tops and cute lil jackets, and even throw on a splash of […]

10 years ago

Exciting caffeine-based news has hit us this morning with the announcement of a lovely new coffee shop coming to Portobello. Even better news is that said coffee shop will be the city’s second place by Love Supreme, a truly lovely local cafe based in Stoneybatter. The Top 10 Independent Coffee Shops In Town If their […]

10 years ago

He may be one of the richest people in Ireland, gets to travel the world for work and drive the flashiest cars known to mankind – but it seems as though even Conor McGregor isn’t immune to a bitta bad luck with the clampers. 98FM posted on Twitter that his Lamborghini (of which there’s only […]

10 years ago

Ugh, as if driving in the city centre wasn’t already stressful enough, traffic is about to slow down even more. Authorities have expanded a speed limit of 30kmh to a number of areas, including roads in Dolphin’s Barn, Smithfield and Kilmainham, and the new sped limit will come into effect from Friday. The aim of the lower […]

10 years ago

Ooooh, Dublin 7 is really becoming the city’s up-and-coming place to be. Deadly new places have been popping up in Smithfield and Stoneybatter the last few years, and the latest news for development in the area is an eight-story hotel with 249 bedrooms – pretty slick. Planning permission for the hotel was submitted to Dublin […]

10 years ago

Hurrah – Dublin city transport is finally looking like it’s starting to improve. First we’ll get the new Luas lines, and now it’s been announced that a brand new DART station will be opened near to Kiliney in South Dublin. Woodbrook Shanganagh is the location for the new station, which is being built as part of government […]

10 years ago

Our childhood dreams came true this morning when Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to confirm something that’s been on our minds since we were like, six basically: Yep – firemen DO use fire poles. They posted this gas video of a member swooshing down a pole and we can only imagine how much fun […]

10 years ago

Dublin Bus and Irish Rail workers will join in a Bus Eireann protest outside Leinster House tomorrow to show support for the strike, which has now entered its fifth day. Siptu say that Dublin Bus and Irish Rail workers believe that they are next in the firing line if management in Bus Eireann is allowed […]

10 years ago

Dublin has verrrry recently (as in it literally popped up in the last day or so) become home to this class mural of rapper Stormzy. It’s been painted in Smithfield, in Haymarket just off the main square, and features a still from Stormzy’s song Shut Up – an amazing likeness, too. Stormzy is playing in […]

10 years ago

Just when we think we’ve seen it all when it comes to cakes lashed in icing, we stumbled across Amazing Cakes Ireland, a Bray bakery who are making out-of-this-world confectionery creations. Seriously, they have something for any occasion you could possibly imagine. From Batman themes to a sugarcraft sculpture of Yoda, the cakes have to be seen […]

10 years ago

Just when you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to the fairly feckin crazy ways that Irish people transport things, we were sent in this picture of a VAN just hanging out the back of a truck. Like, no biggie y’know. Who needs doors? Who cares if oh, say, the van just suddenly […]

10 years ago

We cannot even deal with the cuteness of this teeeeenchy tiny little baby hare that was rescued this week by Dublin SPCA. One week-old Seamus was found by a passerby after he was dropped from the mouth of a bird near Dublin Airport, and was brought to have his brekkie and get looked after by the […]

10 years ago

Fears for the safety of rhinos in captivity escalate after last month’s attack on a rhino in a Paris zoo, which saw intruders shooting a white rhino dead and cutting off its horns. A Czech zoo has begun to saw off the horns of its rare rhino herd in an attempt to protect them from […]

10 years ago

A cyclist, a man in his 40s, was knocked off his bike at 12.45am this morning on Patrick St.  He was then brought to St James’ Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the car was not injured, and a garda spokesperson has said to The Journal that “a garda investigation has begun into […]

10 years ago