Fancy a super suuuuuper cheap getaway to the land of Wales? Eh, obvs. Well Stena Line ferries are doing an insanely bargain offer of return tickets for as little as €6.50. Seriously, the bus to Drogheda is more expensive. The tickets are valid for foot passengers going over on a day trip, so you can […]

9 years ago

Commuters across Dublin this morning faced heavy traffic and delays after a total of 10 crashes were dealt with during rush hour. Gardai had previously warned drivers to use caution when driving today, however poor weather conditions and excess water on roads are believed to have contributed to the incidents. The first crash occurred on […]

9 years ago

Dubliners strolling along the Liffey yesterday evening might have thought they were seeing things, a sort of mirage from the heat perhaps, but nope.  There actually were flamingos and unicorns in the river guys. The rare sighting of such exotic creatures obvs turned out to be a few teenagers on inflatables having a laugh, but […]

9 years ago

Still haven’t managed to escape for a little sun and beach break this summer? Well, consider this the sign you’ve been waiting for. Aer Lingus has announced a flash sale for flights to the UK and Europe with up to 20% off – pretty sweet, p-r-e-t-t-y SWEET indeed. Destinations from Dublin include Malaga, Majorca, Alicante, […]

9 years ago

Get ready to put on about 10kg worth of ice cream weight if you live anywhere near Malahide, because hugely popular sweet spot Scrumdiddly’s is coming to the Dublin suburb. The ice cream hero will be joining forces with Donnybrook Fair to create a permanent place for people to spend twenty minutes hmm-ing and haw-ing […]

9 years ago

The sun is a-shining, and quite frankly it should be criminal to be working inside on a scorching day like today. But yet here we are, chained to our desks clinging on to the hopes that it will still be balmy enough to not wear a jacket come 5.30pm. It will, won’t it? So let’s […]

9 years ago

Ever since reading Eloise as a kid, a brilliant book about a little girl who lives in The Plaza hotel in New York and gets up to all sorts of fancy mischief, the idea of actually living in a hotel has been fascinating. Can you have room service every day? Do you become BFFs with the chef? […]

9 years ago

Get ready to have tears streaming down your face (surely it’s not just us who bawls at proposal videos?!) because this adorable video clip is by far the sweetest thing you’ll see all day. Aaron Maher and Fiona Robertson flew all the way from Dubai to catch U2 in Croke Park, which is a fairly deadly […]

9 years ago

You might remember the v out there suit that Conor McGregor wore for his recent press conference with Floyd Mayweather: a sleek navy three-piece, with the words ‘FUCK YOU’ alllllll over it. That’s one way to show how you feel about someone. And now the makers of the suit, David August, are releasing it to […]

9 years ago

Coffee is the key to our permanently exhausted hearts, so we LOVE when a new spot opens up that’s a li’l bit different to what we’re used to. The artisan coffee revolution is in full grind, and the latest addition to Dublin’s coffee scene, Beehive Cafe, is absolutely adorable. A portable coffee shop built around […]

9 years ago

U2 returned to Dublin last night for their homecoming gig of the Joshua Tree Tour, and boy did they put on a show. Concentrating on showing off just their songs for the first half with no lightshow or display behind the band, things really kicked off with Where The Streets Have No Name. A full digital backdrop of 1,040 […]

9 years ago

There’s dedication, and then there’s we-love-U2-dedication. You might think the Irish are a bunch of U2 haters from all the complaining you hear about the homegrown heroes, but judging by people’s attempts to get tickets for their Croke Park concert it’s clear we all love a bitta Bono after all. Not as much though, as […]

9 years ago

*Look away if you want tonight’s gig to stay a special surprise* Right, so – on to business. Fans heading to tonight’s U2 concert in Croke Park can expect a pretty thrilling surprise when the band play ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’, as the Irish lads are bringing their digital backdrop to life. Residents […]

9 years ago

Great news for the worker bees of Dublin, as Bank of America has announced it is relocating to Dublin to have its base for its EU operations in the wake of Brexit. RTE reports that Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan told the Financial Times that the new operation in Dublin will have more than […]

9 years ago

A taxi man came to the assistance of a man in his early 30s after a stabbing in the on Crane Lane, Dublin 2 at 3.30am this morning. The man was stabbed by a number of teens who robbed his phone.  A taxi driver helped the injured man and took him to St. James Hospital where […]

9 years ago

The 15th winning EuroMillions Plus ticket sold in Ireland this year (jaysus we’re a lucky bunch) was sold in Crumlin, the National Lottery has revealed. The lucky €500,000 Quick Pick ticket was sold at Dunnes Stores in the Ashleaf Shopping Centre in Crumlin on Thursday July 20. Think it could be you? The winning EuroMillions Plus numbers […]

9 years ago

Thin ‘n’ crispy is how we like our pizzas, and Basil in Ringsend are absolute masters at this. This quirky pizzeria was created in the childhood home of owner Basil, and there’s a kinda eclectic almost hippy vibe to the place, with inside and outside merging into one welcoming pizza parlour. One of the best […]

9 years ago

Soaring through the sky like Icarus (but y’know, without melting and crashing down) has always been a dream of ours. The view, the adrenaline rush, the pure BUZZ of it all. And now we can kinda get to experience that feeling, with video footage from the Irish Air Corps that shows them swooping through the […]

9 years ago

U2’s much-anticipated return to Croke Park tonight sold out instantly, with tickets touted online for a reported €11,000 – crazy money. But, my fellow Bono lovers, Ticketmaster has released additional tickets for the sold-out gig on their site last night with prices starting at €186. While the description does say “partially obstructed view”, this is […]

9 years ago

Let’s hope the sunny weather will still be around in six weeks time, because a €2 million refurbishment of the Clontarf Seawater Baths, including a cafe and restaurant, will be open for use. The Irish Times reports that the development has received a seven-day drinks licence, and that a modern open-air swimming pool will be open […]

9 years ago

Our hunt for new places to get our brunch fix is a never-ending crusade filled with poached eggs, more mimosas then we should probably be drinking and plate after plate after plate of bacon. Crispy, plz. Our latest love is a very pretty conservatory cafe in Beggars Bush, D4, that kinda reminds me of my […]

9 years ago

We all have a love for donuts, but some people seriously, really, LOVE them. Like, getting the co-ordinates of their favourite donut shop tattooed on their wrists kinda love.  Two Canadian gal who have been living in Dublin for three months wanted to get matching tattoos of their fave meeting point in the city, which […]

9 years ago

The rooftop bar craze continues with the news that the iconic Central Bank building on Dame Street is getting a rooftop bar and restaurant as part of a huge redevelopment. Holy. F*ucking. YES.  Rumours of the exciting new addition to the city’s bar scene began in February, but The Taste have just reported that the […]

9 years ago

We’re all guilty of sticking to one type of cuisine when dining out, and while there’s nothing wrong with having carbonara every date night out on the town, Dublin is absolutely brimming with young chefs who are bringing sparks of creativity to every dish they touch. Whether it’s a surprise tasting menu of fish smoked […]

9 years ago

No ticket for U2? No problemo, (Achtung) baby… The Church bar in the city centre is having a very special pop-up U2 night for all those poor unfortunate souls who missed out on seeing the lads play in Croker this coming weekend. So eh, half of Dublin then. With tribute band U2 BABY performing all the […]

9 years ago

First of all, yuck. Second of all, yuck, FLIES. We don’t know how a creature so small can make us sooo angry, but flies are up there with the most irritating things known to man. Just made a nice fruit salad? Oh, well hello there fly who is now trampling sticky little fly feet all […]

9 years ago

Howth village, aka the only place to be on a scorcher of a day like today, could be facing an ice cream drought due to power cuts. The Irish Times reports that businesses in the seaside area have been warned of planned outages between 9am and 5pm today, with some affected businesses saying they will […]

9 years ago

Are you familiar with the D.E.N.N.I.S system or are you just Donkey brained? Well this is the quiz for you… It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans will be buzzed to hear that Karma Stone on Wexford Street are hosting an Always Sunny themed quiz on the 31st July at 8pm. They’ll even have special themed cocktails […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been frantically awaiting the release of GOT Season 7 but eh, don’t actually have Sky Atlantic, then it’s fair to say you’re probs gonna be chuffed to hear you can watch it in town tonight. And not just on a regular old TV either, but you can watch the White Walkers and Starks […]

9 years ago

Dublin homeowners are being called upon to rent out spare rooms in their houses to college students looking for somewhere to live for the academic year. The Journal reports that the student unions of Trinity College Dublin and UCD have joined forces with property website Daft to encourage people to help accommodate students. As the […]

9 years ago

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 56-year-old-man in Swords, Dublin, in the early hours of yesterday morning. The deceased man was found at 3.05am with serious injuries on Sunday 16th July, where he had been beaten and stripped of his clothing. Emergency services attempted life saving procedures but […]

9 years ago

The soon to be very trendy Liberties area in Dublin is getting a brand new boutique whiskey distillery in the former St James’s Church on James’s Street. The Journal reports that the distillery has been granted permission for a full drinks license (hurrah!), and will be open to the public at the end of the summer. […]

9 years ago

If you’re heading to Longitude this weekend then there’s a few things you might wanna take note of.  Sure, bring all the glitter you want, but did you know you’re seriously not allowed to smoke in the Arena tents? Here’s everything you need to know to have a stress-free, rule abiding (lol) weekend: Opening Times Longitude 2017 […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating a hit and run traffic collision and an alleged assault on a man in his 40s, who has serious injuries after being deliberately run over and then attacked by a group of men. The incident happened on Parnell Street at the junction of Hill Street in Dublin 1 at about 12.20am this morning. […]

9 years ago

RIOT, the Best Production at Dublin Fringe Festival is back, and people are going feckin wiiiiiiiiiild for it. A “disorderly cocktail of wild theatre, gut-punching spoken word, banging jigs, slapstick comedy and eye-popping circus”, RIOT is a kinda hybrid between theatre and a jammers dance floor, and sounds like the best fun you’ll have on […]

9 years ago

First of all lads and lassies, let us just give you the greatest news you’re gonna hear all week: today is International French Fry Day. Like, you basically have to gobble down a few chips today, it’s practically illegal not sure.  So if you’re looking for some inspiration on just what to order (or are desperately trying […]

9 years ago

Do you express yourself mostly in shy little monkey symbols and a variety of smiling or sad yellow faces? If you’re an avid emoji user you’ll know that an emoji used at the right time can speak a thousand words, and get you out of some verrrry sticky situations where you can’t think of what […]

9 years ago

They’re Ireland’s most successful export, everyone knows all the words to their songs, and every flippin’ time they play here tickets sell out in a snap – but ask any Irish person about U2 and they’ll tell you they can’t stand them. Why? Well, The Guardian took to the streets of Dublin to find out, and the […]

9 years ago

You might think that you should be taking it easy because it’s a Wednesday night, but if anything you should be treating yo’self.  Seriously – you’ve made it halfway through the week lads, you deserve that icy chilled glass of Pinot Gris.  And what better way to cheers to the end of #humpday than with a slick […]

9 years ago

We’ve always dreamed of having our very own stylish retreat that’s right in the heart of Dublin city, with a little garden, lots of bright light and maybe the odd red brick thrown in for good measure. An impossible dream, some may say. But we’ve found it. The holy grail of gaffs for socialising in the city […]

9 years ago

We’ve all been there: you’re smack bang in the middle of Temple Bar, you’re squished in between thousands and thousands of loud tourists, and goddamitt you just want a pint. Of anything really, any pint will do. But as a Dubliner you’d rather chew off your hand than spend all your pocket money in any […]

9 years ago

Dublin Gardai have warned taxi customers to be aware of the estimated cost of their journey after seven taxis were caught using deceitful methods. Gardai conducted a checkpoint on the Malahide road yesterday, where five taxis were detected for the offence of not using the shortest route. This offence results in a prosecution via summons and […]

9 years ago

Brother Hubbard North, the popular Capel St hotspot for Middle Eastern food and healthy veggie treats is expanding into a new building on the corner of Capel St and Mary’s Abbey. The Irish Times reports that the new restaurant, which will be the third premises owned by Garrett Fitzgerald and James Boland, will open in […]

9 years ago

We love gin, and we LOVE pretty garden bars, so the news that House on Leeson Street are hosting a very special ‘Great Gin Fair’ next month has us just thrilled. Oh, and pretty thirsty for a G&T too…  House say that they will be transformed into “the most marvellous gin emporium, where our Great […]

9 years ago

Uh oh.  A groom on his way to his wedding in Dublin today has only gone and LOST his suit, leaving it in a taxi on his way to get ready.  We can only imagine it was nervous excitement… Gardai tweeted that they are searching for the missing suit, but so far nothing has been […]

9 years ago

Do you like tequila? (Even if you don’t we ALL know you’d be tempted for a shot or two in Coppers…) We’ve got the exhilarating yet terrifying news that a huuuge tequila festival is coming to Dublin in November, with over 30 different tequilas, piñatas, tacos, fajitas and more. We. Are. Thrilled. The Facebook event says […]

9 years ago

Harcourt Street, once known merely for the vast selection of nightclubs along its red brick stretch, has lately become the trendy spot thanks to hip hotel The Dean. The party street is about to get another resident, as property developer Paddy McKillen (owner of the aforementioned The Dean) is opening his second hotel, a 23-bed boutique […]

9 years ago

Dublin gardai caught 20 drivers this morning along the same stretch of road for breaking the very same rule – crossing into the hatch markings. Gardai tweeted a picture of the road rule breakers pulled in along the Tallaght slip road north bound this morning, saying “cross the Hatch and we’ll Catch!” All 20 drivers were […]

9 years ago

There’s nothing worse than losing something super precious to you. Be it a phone, a bicycle, or a fancy schmancy pair of sunglasses. It’s absolutely devastating. Good news though lads: the Gardai are starting to post pictures of items that have been found and are just aching to be reunited with their rightful owners, including […]

9 years ago

Residents in the Ringsend and Irishtown areas of Dublin 4 are apparently plagued by a recent invasion of flies that are swarming their homes. Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has pledged to get to the root of the problem, writing on Facebook that: “I have been contacted by residents in the above areas who are plagued […]

9 years ago