Bohemian FC has announced that they’ll be donating all profits from the sales of their Refugees Welcome jerseys to MASI – an independent Irish advocacy group for those seeking asylum in the Republic of Ireland. Unveiled back in February of this year, the new Bohemian FC away jerseys were created in conjunction with Amnesty Ireland. […]

6 years ago

Dundrum Town Centre reopens this Monday and to say we’re buzzing about it would be an understatement. Allowed to reopen in accordance with the Government’s roadmap for the easing of restrictions, the centre will implement a number of new measures to keep everyone safe and happy. These include: Introduction of a one-way system Clear signage […]

6 years ago

Exciting news for Ireland as the world’s first BBQ drone delivery is due to land in the country tomorrow. Countless restaurants and businesses have pivoted to using drones during lockdown including Bull’s-Eye BBQ Sauces who have teamed up with Ireland’s leading drone expert Ian Kiely to orchestrate the country’s first BBQ drone delivery. Allowing for […]

6 years ago

57 The Headline has revealed plans for a new ‘pub shop’ venture that will see them set up an indoor market of sorts for customers to peruse. There has been much chit chat as to how the Dublin pub scene, or just the pub scene in general, will look going forward and popular spot 57 […]

6 years ago

Christy Dignam and his Aslan bandmates have just released the video for their new single, which they filmed and performed live at Dublin Port. Aslan released the live video for their new single Hold On last night. Filmed down at Dublin Port, it was the group’s first (socially distanced) meet up in several months. Getting […]

6 years ago

The fast-food chain will begin offering the service in its UK branches first, before rolling the service out in Irish branches towards the end of this month – with McDonald’s breakfast also returning to the menu.  McDonald’s bosses confirmed that restaurants would be reopening to the public later this month, announcing that customers will soon […]

6 years ago

Leo could be quoting Mean Girls in his next speech, at least if he doesn’t want to lose a fifty quid bet to actor Sean Astin that is. Leo Varadkar was on the 2FM Breakfast show this morning, speaking to hosts Doireann and Eoghan. Asking the Taoiseach about his experiences with racism growing up, the […]

6 years ago

Narrated by Joe Duffy, the video is a tribute to Dublin’s history and charm – both of which we’ve missed dearly over the past few months of lockdown. Arnotts has released a beautiful tribute to Dublin city in celebration of their grand reopening. Having closed back in mid-March due to Covid-19 restrictions, the retailer has […]

6 years ago

Singing sensation Justin Bieber has left a comment under one of Allie Sherlock’s most recent Instagram posts, encouraging her to use her platform to speak out in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. It wasn’t too long ago that Justin Bieber gave the singer a shoutout on his Instagram after The Cork teenager caught […]

6 years ago

Powerful documentary 13th by director Ava DuVernay is now free to watch online. Netflix has made Ava DuVernay’s documentary 13th free to watch online in light of ongoing protests and demonstrations in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. With people all around the world making renewed commitments to educate themselves on racism in the […]

6 years ago

The Chase’s Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer, has spoken out about his own experiences with racial prejudice in light of the Black Lives Matter protests happening around the world. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, The Chase star Shaun Wallace discussed the Black Lives Matter Movement detailing a number of personal experiences in […]

6 years ago

RTE show Pulling With My Parents is looking for singletons to take part in season 2 of the series. Postponed amidst concerns over Covid-19, RTE has confirmed that filming for season two of Pulling With My Parents will resume very shortly – and they’re looking for singletons willing to take part. Season one of the […]

6 years ago

The Dublin artist who sculpted the Molly Malone statue has passed away. Renowned Dublin born sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, whose past work includes the iconic statue of Molly Malone, has passed away at the age of 74. A former student of the National College of Art and Design, Jeanne graduated in 1969 and spent some time […]

6 years ago

Fast-food chain McDonald’s has confirmed that they’ll be implementing a walk-in service for customers later this month. Having already reopened their drive-thru service to the public, McDonald’s has confirmed that customers will be able to make use of walk-in services across all Irish branches from the end of this month. As was the case with […]

6 years ago

Decathlon has confirmed that it will be opening its flagship store in Dublin this week. The world’s biggest sports retailer and online sports store, Decathlon is the place to go for anything sports-related – be that running shoes, cycling gear or even camping equipment. Dubliners have been awaiting the store’s grand opening for some time after […]

6 years ago

Simon Harris has said that government plans to engage with industry over the coming days and weeks about the possibility of reopening salons early. Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that he is “sympathetic to the idea” of hair salons and barbers reopening early but is insistent that they will only be allowed to […]

6 years ago

Paul Mescal has raised a whopping €70k for Pieta House after raffling off one of his personal chains. Normal People star Paul Mescal last month revealed that he’d be raffling off one of his own chains for charity. While Paul himself is quite popular, some might argue that his onscreen character Connell’s chain is of […]

6 years ago

Kinara Clontarf has just added a range of new BBQ offerings to the menu that will keep us full and happy in the absence of festival street food this year. With the weather heating up and news that people can now travel anywhere within their county (hooray!), you’re probably looking for fun ways to enjoy […]

6 years ago

Christy Dignam has said he’s “not going to sit in the gaff for the next 10 years”, despite being worried for the future. Christy Dignam, lead singer of popular Irish rock band Aslan, has revealed that he’s undergoing another bout of chemotherapy to tackle a rare type of blood cancer. The singer, who celebrated his […]

6 years ago

Men’s fashion publication GQ Magazine has dubbed GAA shorts the ‘it’ piece of clothing this season, crediting Paul Mescal with making them fashionable. Paul Mescal has done Ireland many favours over the past few weeks, drawing international attention to our humble waters thanks to his portrayal of Connell Waldron in Normal People. Establishing himself as […]

6 years ago

Saying that he thinks “this is a great day for our country”, Minister for Health Simon Harris has urged people to continue the good work so that Ireland can continue moving forward. The country is moving into phase 2 of the Government’s roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions this morning, with An Taoiseach Leo Vardkar updating […]

6 years ago

A number of Love Island stars are joining forces this weekend to put on a charity quiz in aid of Black Lives Matter. Die-hard fans of Love Island will know that the series usually kicks off for the summer right about now, however, with Covid-19 still very much a global concern, there was no logical […]

6 years ago

Hankering for a toastie? Anti Social has you covered. Back by popular demand, new(ish) Dublin haunt Anti Social has expanded their menu offerings to include their famous toasties this weekend. Not that you need telling I’m sure, but there are few things that compare to the warming comfort of a hearty cheese toastie. As versatile […]

6 years ago

Nine Crows has taken to Instagram to reveal that they’ll be reopening both their Temple Bar and Pembroke Row stores from next week. I’ve come to learn that there are two types of dressers in lockdown – those who make an effort and put on actual clothes each day, and those (like me) who think “meh” and […]

6 years ago

Meaghers Pharmacy has launched a new video-call service so customers can speak with pharmacists from their own homes. Dublin based pharmacy Meagher’s has launched an innovative new service that will allow customers to speak directly to one of the onsite pharmacists via video call – thereby allowing customers to have a face-to-face consultation from the […]

6 years ago

The original plan was to reopen the gates to the public from Monday, however, after significant opposition, the Office of Public Works has decided to keep them closed. Officials at the Office of Public Works (OPW) have confirmed that the gates into Dublin’s Phoenix Park will not be reopened next week as originally planned. Closed […]

6 years ago

The NTA has said that officials plan to reintroduce normal public transport timetables from next Monday. NTA officials have said that while demand for public transport still remains very low, some “recovery in passenger numbers” has been apparent in recent weeks. Closely following public health advice, the NTA hopes to reinstate regular transport timetables next […]

6 years ago

The series finale of Normal People aired on RTE this week, with the broadcaster since revealing that it’s broken the previous streaming record held by Love/Hate. The TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People has proven to be overwhelmingly successful since its global debut earlier this year. Audiences around the world have raved about everything […]

6 years ago

If you’re on the hunt for some new children’s books to add to your bookshelves, we’ve compiled a list of suggestions that are as informative as they are enjoyable and will help you to teach young minds about race, racism and diversity.  Educating ourselves is one of the most important ways that we can ensure […]

6 years ago

Trinity College Dublin has released information about dates for the upcoming academic year, updating students on what the new term may have in store. Trinity College Dublin has today announced that the university will reopen in September, revealing that students will receive a combination of both face-to-face teaching and online learning. According to the TCD […]

6 years ago

She Did That is a Netflix documentary spotlighting Black women entrepreneurs – the first of its kind to hit the online streaming platform. An extension of director Renae L. Bluitt’s blog In Her Shoes, the documentary is her first cinematic project. Directed by New York-based filmmaker and digital creator Renae L. Bluitt, She Did That […]

6 years ago

Already fundraising for Pieta House, artist Shane Gillen is now using his platform to raise money for the George Floyd memorial fund. Dubliner Shane Gillen has been turning heads over the past few months with his so-called “pandemic portraits”. Starting off by drawing well-known Irish figureheads he first grabbed public attention with his drawings of […]

6 years ago

Author Pandora Sykes has shared a number of books to add to your reading list to help you better understand racism. Racism has come to the fore in light of recent events over in America, with people all around the world standing in solidarity and pledging to do better on behalf of their friends, family, […]

6 years ago

A number of Irish businesses are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, The Kind and Clé Studio amongst them. Taking to Instagram in solidarity with people of colour, both businesses have revealed that they’ll be donating part of the proceeds from this week’s sales to charity. Sharing a black image on Instagram […]

6 years ago

Blackout Tuesday is an initiative organised to protest racism and police violence. People have been sharing black images on social media this morning in honour of Blackout Tuesday. Organised by music executives Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang, The Show Must Be Paused is an initiative that encourages all those in the music industry to show […]

6 years ago

Dublin Dance Festival is giving guests the chance to go on an augmented dance journey around Dublin this year. With Dublin Dance Festival events moved online, organisers have outdone themselves this year – coming up with a special augmented reality app that invites users to take a dance journey with artists from an award-winning contemporary […]

6 years ago

Been missing the pictures? There may be good news on the horizon as it seems that a number of Dublin cinemas are ‘hopeful’ they’ll be able to reopen early. While it was believed that cinemas wouldn’t be allowed to reopen until August 10th, Omniplex has said that they are ‘hopeful’ the process will be fast-tracked […]

6 years ago

There’s a new Elephant & Castle in Dublin, making fans of their famous chicken wings very happy. Very happy indeed. Consider me the bearer of good news as I’m here to brighten your Friday and tell you that a brand spanking new Elephant & Castle has just opened in Dublin and it’s already cranking out […]

6 years ago

The Back Page has announced which pair of names are eligible for free pizza this week and it’s good news anyone called Mark or Mora. The bank holiday weekend is within touching distance which means that pints, pizza and sunshine are firmly on our minds – and good news for anyone named Mark or Mora […]

6 years ago

The Dublin Marathon was cancelled earlier this month, with news now coming that the 2020 Women’s Mini Marathon will not go ahead as planned either. Due to take place on this Sunday, May 31st, organisers have confirmed the news that the 2020 Women’s Mini Marathon will not go ahead. Originally hoping that it would be […]

6 years ago

Welcome back to the second edition of Lovin Games Weekly, where Rory Cashin will be guiding you through the world of video games, talking about the best new releases, the best classics currently going for a steal, and the biggest news in the games industry each week. Lovin Games Weekly goes live every Thursday on […]

6 years ago

Shane Gillen is raffling off his now-famous pandemic portrait of Matt Damon for charity – and he’s even managed to get the Hollywood actor to sign it.  Sharing a video of himself working on the portrait, snippets from the radio interview Matt Damon did on Spin1038 played in the background. Posting a follow-up to the original […]

6 years ago

Both Arnotts and Brown Thomas are set to reopen next month, revealing that a number of added measures will be enforced to ensure the safety of staff and customers alike. Retail giants Arnotts and Brown Thomas will reopen next month, however, it won’t be simply business as usual as there will be a number of […]

6 years ago

Tom Rhys Harries, star of the new Netflix series White Lines, has said that a second season could be on the way very soon. The latest project by the writers of Money Heist (or La Casa de Papel as it’s originally known in Spanish) and the production company behind The Crown, White Lines hit Netflix […]

6 years ago

Episodes nine and ten of Normal People aired on RTE last night and fans have praised Paul Mescal, and the series in general, for the treatment of sensitive topics such as suicide. Though many have already finished watching Normal People by now, there are those who have been sticking to the RTE scheduling and watching […]

6 years ago

If you’ve been looking for a way to keep the kids busy (and tire them out at the same time) then this is it. Organised as part of Dublin Dance Festival, Tiny Dancer is a DJ set for kids. Returning for the festival once again, this year’s show will take place online so you can […]

6 years ago

JK Rowling has announced that she’ll be releasing a children’s book she wrote online – free for all to enjoy while spending time at home. The queen of children’s literature (though let it be said that Harry Potter is as enjoyable as an adult reader, if not even maybe slightly more so), JK Rowling has […]

6 years ago

Epic the Irish Emigration Museum is asking the public to nominate any Irish person they know, at home or abroad, who is working to help others during the current pandemic. Currently curating a new exhibition, the idea is to gather nominations, memories, stories and videos that will document the positive impact Irish people are having […]

6 years ago

Dogs Trust has issued advice to pet owners ahead of the good weather, reminding them to be especially attentive to their furry friends when the sun’s out. It looks like the good weather is set to make a return this week with Met Éireann predicting that Thursday will be the hottest day of the year […]

6 years ago

Philip Walsh has had one hell of a birthday this year, with a little thanks to his new pal, former Ireland captain Robbie Keane who made sure he wasn’t forgotten on his big day. Putting a call out for ‘as many birthday cards as possible’ Robbie Keane asked the public to show Philip Walsh some […]

6 years ago