A man of many talents, Don Conroy is an artist, writer, environmentalist and presenter. But Don Conroy will always be Uncle Don to us 90s kids. Best known for his slot on RTE’s The Den, Uncle Don used to appear alongside Dustin the Turkey, Socky and Zig and Zag as he taught the nation how […]

6 years ago

The popular retail giant planned to expand into vacant units at the Dundrum Town Centre. Penneys has announced that plans for an expansion at the Dundrum Town Centre have been put on hold in light of the global pandemic. The retailer was in talks to take on two floors in the shopping centre, expanding into […]

6 years ago

Every night is movie night. Sitting down and watching a good flick is one of the only things getting us through these days. What used to be a home comfort reserved only for a cosy night in, has now become part of our daily routine… and we’re not complaining. Not only is it a good […]

6 years ago

The longest-running primetime medical drama, season 16 of Grey’s Anatomy will air in Ireland tomorrow. Yes, the rumours are true. Grey’s Anatomy will return to Irish TV screens tomorrow night and we couldn’t be happier about it. Making a comeback at just the right time, we’re only slightly behind our friends over in the US […]

6 years ago

There’s something soothing about throwing on Netflix and tuning out the world outside, if even for a little while. Spending so much time watching Netflix means that you’re probably in dire need of some fresh content – we’ve already made it through most of our watchlist by this point. Well, good news as there is […]

6 years ago

Bring your video call to the next level with a virtual round of Cards Against Humanity. Video calls have seen a huge surge in popularity over the past few weeks as people look to new and inventive ways of keeping in touch. Turning to apps such as Zoom and House Party, the trend has seen […]

6 years ago

Quarantine FM will give you a reason to stay in. Working from home and spending more time indoors means that many of us are listening to the radio more than we usually would – it’s not just restricted to our morning commute anymore. We still have all the usual stations of course, but with a […]

6 years ago

Irish people showed their sincere appreciation to the country’s frontline heroes last night, uniting at 8pm to show their solidarity and applaud the trojan work being done to combat Covid-19. Yesterday the Dail agreed to a nationwide moment of applause for the country’s frontline heroes. The proposal, brought forward by Brid Smith TD, saw the […]

6 years ago

Spending more time at home has its perks – one being that we can dedicate more care to our health and beauty routines. Skincare has become one of my personal home comforts during this uncertain time.  I’ve learned that I can actually achieve quite a lot without the “I’m too busy” excuse (who knew, eh?) […]

6 years ago

This truly is loco. Weekends don’t really feel like weekends anymore, given that we do exactly the same things we’ve been doing all week… staying home. But a Bingo Loco live-stream would surely help to liven the party up a bit. Well, you asked and they listened. At a time when all other events have […]

6 years ago

Inside The K looks at policing in Dublin’s K district which covers Blanchardstown, Finglas and Cabra. Virgin Media’s Inside The K returned to TV screens last night. A poignant look at the reality facing the Gardai on a daily basis, this week’s episode investigated the involvement of young people in criminal gangs. Proving to be […]

6 years ago

Joe Wicks has been streaming free kids PE classes online all week. Joe Wicks has been doing his bit to keep kids across the world fit and healthy. Known for his high-intensity interval training workouts, The Body Coach has been helping people get fit since for years. One of the most followed fitness accounts on […]

6 years ago

The Marie Keating Foundation is urgently appealing for the public’s support in helping them to care for cancer patients. Fundraising has been curtailed which means that the Marie Keating Foundation is in desperate need of support. Faced with an unprecedented situation, the charity has made an urgent appeal for the public’s help. Evolving with the […]

6 years ago

The Kind & Co has all your health, beauty and sanitation needs covered. Soap is the must-have item of the month. In fact, it’s so in-demand that it can be hard to find some these days. Can’t seem to get your hands on any? Fret not as zero waste store The Kind & Co is […]

6 years ago

The reality dating series will return to Netflix for not one but two more seasons. Netflix viewing is through the roof at the minute with bored housebound subscribers going through series like they’re nobody’s business.  Anyone who hadn’t already finished Love Is Blind before the country essentially went into lockdown, certainly has by now and […]

6 years ago

A comedian, actor, TV personality and talent show judge, David Walliams is also a popular children’s author. Britain’s Got Talent judge, David Walliams, has confirmed that he will be releasing a free children’s audio story every day for the next 30 days in a bid to help kids beat boredom. With the whole country essentially […]

6 years ago

Life is a cabaret, old chum. Two of Dublin’s most well-known drag queens have teamed up to bring us The Big Cabaret, a drag themed cabaret show. Dame Stuffy and Carrie Deway will be live-streaming a very special Big Cabaret Show this Thursday – complete with musical numbers, sketches and even a live bingo blog […]

6 years ago

Working from home? Keeping the kids occupied just got a whole lot easier. It’s been a little over a week since Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made his public address, announcing the closure of all Irish schools and colleges. With the majority of the country now working from home, many parents may find themselves at a loss […]

6 years ago

Dublin Zoo is keeping us all highly entertained with videos, fun facts and now educational activity books. The zoo closed to the public on March 12th, following guidelines put in place regarding Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean that the animals aren’t being well-looked after though. Much the opposite in fact. Last week we learned that […]

6 years ago

The Space Between becomes The Space Online. There’s no denying that these are unprecedented times we’re living through. For many, routine has gone out the window as has any sense of normality. However, it looks like being housebound may be the new “normal” and if there’s one thing that staying in has taught us it’s […]

6 years ago

Krispy Kreme is the latest business to announce that they will be closing. Popular doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has announced that it will close all stores across Ireland and the UK, effective from 6pm today, March 23rd. The latest business forced to close amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the company posted a statement to their […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Buying Irish has never been more important. Mother’s Day has managed to fly somewhat under the radar this year, considering all that has been happening the past few weeks. However, it’s fast approaching so consider this your two-day warning. […]

6 years ago

Hozier will be performing on Instagram live later this evening. Instagram live has seen a huge surge in use in recent weeks, with teachers, business and bored housebound teens using it as a means to interact with each other – from a safe distance. Artists have also been more active on the popular photo-sharing site, […]

6 years ago

Aldi is appealing to people who have lost their jobs in retail or hospitality to get in touch. Popular grocery store Aldi is launching a nationwide recruitment drive in the coming days. Looking to hire staff across all stores, management is appealing to anyone who may have lost their jobs in the retail or hospitality […]

6 years ago

With 13 different locations around the country, Avoca is famed for its award-winning cafes and luxury stores. Listening to calls for increased precautions and adequate social distancing measures from customers, Avoca has come up with an innovative new way to ensure that customers are well looked after – announcing a new delivery and collection service. […]

6 years ago

The Bingo Loco vans will be out and about over the next few weeks to help people who are housebound. If there’s one positive thing to come out of all this, it’s seeing the way that Irish people across the country have banded together. We’re resilient by nature and if there’s one thing we know […]

6 years ago

Another incredibly kind gesture by a local business. Businesses around the country have been banding together to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our society are being looked after – with gestures of goodwill including delivering food to hospital staff, donating leftovers to charities and now feeding the homeless thanks to What The Falafel. […]

6 years ago

Mak at D6 will be donating all drive-thru service fees to charity. In a statement posted to their Instagram account, Mak at D6 revealed that they’ll be matching all drive-thru services fees and giving the money raised to charity. Making the tough decision to close the restaurant to the public until further notice, the drive-thru […]

6 years ago

Doireann Garrihy wants people to nominate someone who they think deserves a treat. Host of the popular 2FM Breakfast radio show, Doireann Garrihy is hoping to lift spirits with her latest Instagram post. Recognising that these are trying times for a lot of people, especially those working on the frontline, Doireann wants to give a […]

6 years ago

A little at-home flow to help us all keep calm. Well-known yoga teacher Maura Rath is offering her services by giving free online yoga classes, helping all those who are housebound or self-isolating to keep calm in what is an otherwise very stressful time. Driven by a passion to help others discover the same love […]

6 years ago

The best thing since sliced bread. Bread 41 has been on Dubliners’ radars for quite some time now. A popular fixture on Pearse Street, it’s where many go to get their daily carbohydrate fill. Though loved the world over, there are very few who hold bread in such high esteem as the Irish – it’s […]

6 years ago

A very classy gesture. Short for burger joint, BuJo is a regular on Lovin Dublin best-of lists. A casual eatery out in Sandymount, BuJo began with the idea of wanting to make a difference for good. Initially, that of course, just applied to their food offering but owners have made sure to extend that mindset […]

6 years ago

FLYEfit gyms in Dublin will be closing in response to coronavirus concerns. FLYEfit has made the announcement that all branches of the chain will close for a period of 17 days in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus. Membership and direct debit will be frozen for all members during this period.  Acting on […]

6 years ago

The St Patrick’s Day parade was already cancelled earlier this week. St Patrick’s Festival Dublin has today announced the full cancellation of its Cultural programme this weekend. Already having cancelled the Paddy’s Day parade earlier this week, organisers have now taken the decision to put a stop to all other events this weekend as well. […]

6 years ago

There’s a new pub quiz in town. Exercising your brain is necessary too, something Dr Kawashima taught me back in the Nintendo DS glory days. Anyone else remember ‘Train Your Brain’? It was all fun and games until my siblings started cheating and it became impossible to beat their scores… I’m a little competitive in […]

6 years ago

The first case of coronavirus was confirmed on the grounds of Trinity College last week. Officials at Trinity College have confirmed the news that a second case of coronavirus has been confirmed on the grounds. A statement posted online reads: “We learned this evening (March 11) that a student from the health sciences faculty at […]

6 years ago

Are you an avid Michael D Higgins fan? Some might go so far as to say that Michael D is a national treasure, and don’t even get me started on his dogs. The whole world is obsessed with Brod after videos captured during the Duke and Duchess’ royal visit went viral. Let’s rewatch to help […]

6 years ago

For one night and one night only. The Vegan Sandwich Co has revealed plans for an exclusive vegan dinner event this June. The first time the Vegan Sandwich Co has ever hosted an event of this kind, it comes as part of a crowdfunding campaign launched by owner Sam Pearson, with the top-level reward being […]

6 years ago

This comes after popular coffee supplier 3fe announced that they would be implementing extra health and safety measures. A number of Dublin cafes have taken to social media, asking for customers’ support in their efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus. One of the hardest-hit industries, the food and beverage industry has been suffering amid […]

6 years ago

DCU has cancelled spring graduation ceremonies due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. Officials at Dublin City University (DCU) have confirmed that all upcoming spring graduation ceremonies have been cancelled. The move comes in response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus in Ireland. A host of major upcoming events have been cancelled […]

6 years ago

You’ll be raging if you miss this. I have yet to come across someone who doesn’t like Derry Girls. It’s a work of art, and between characters such as Michelle, Erin and the wee English fella, there are myriads of reasons to adore it. Not just for Irish people either, as it seems the series […]

6 years ago

Tickets go on sale later this week. Fans of the smash-hit Broadway musical, Book of Mormon, went into overdrive earlier this month when it was announced that the Mormons would be coming to Dublin. The musical’s official website announced the news with a picture of a poster promoting the show in front of a passing […]

6 years ago

Dublin, the Mormons are coming. Earlier this month it was revealed that the hugely successful comedy musical, The Book of Mormon, would be coming to Dublin. Only nine years after it first debuted on Broadway. The musical’s official website announced the news but fans were left without specific details as to when the show would […]

6 years ago

Bottomless brunch, but add more Lindsay Lohan related humour. Brunch is great and all, but if you’ve always felt it’s missing something (namely Cady Heron and The Plastics) then round up the troops because Jam Park is hosting a Mean Girls inspired bottomless brunch next week and it sounds super fetch. Taking place on Saturday, […]

6 years ago

Brod the Bernese Mountain Dog has captivated the nation once again. Michael D’s dog Brod has melted hearts across the country for the second time in the space of just a couple of days. Hitting the headlines during the royal visit, Brod proved to quite popular with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – taking […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Bread alert – add this to your foodie bucket list immediately. Bread 41 holds a special place in many a Dubliner’s hearts. It’s one of the most talked-about and most beloved bakeries in our fine city and it’s not […]

6 years ago

3fe coffee has upped the ante as coronavirus concerns intensify. A number of Dublin cafes have revealed that they will be taking extra measures to protect themselves, their customers and their staff against coronavirus with reusable keep cups being the first thing to go. Keep cups have become more commonplace in recent years, surging in […]

6 years ago

Could Nikita Rai be the first confirmed islander to enter the villa? The winter edition of Love Island may only just have ended on February 23rd, but fans are already looking ahead to the summer series of the popular reality dating show – with a number of outlets reporting that the first contestant has been […]

6 years ago

Michael Fassbender was accompanied by a number of his Hollywood pals. Irish actor Michael Fassbender surprised students at the Gaiety School of Acting when he dropped in to say hello. Famous for roles in movies such as Inglourious Basterds, Steve Jobs, X-Men and 12 Years a Slave, Fassbender called into the Irish drama school to […]

6 years ago

We’re all going to a quiz lads, wahey! One of the most beloved pieces of Irish television, almost 22 years on and we’re all still obsessed with the Father Ted series. Sure, how could you not be? It introduced us to Father Dougal McGuire, gave us Eurosong fever with the banger that is My Lovely […]

6 years ago