Weekends don’t really feel like weekends these days but two days off – even if they are spent at home – are still good for the soul, and it sounds like we’re in for a mostly dry few days ahead. Giving an update on what’s in store in the coming days, Met Éireann forecasters predict that conditions […]

5 years ago

Dublin’s Shelbourne hotel is in the running for a very prestigious travel award – competing against the cream of the crop to take home the title of world’s best hotel for 2021.  Travel was very different last year but if there’s one good thing to come out of spending more time at home, it’s a […]

5 years ago

Irish band Pillow Queens made their US TV debut last night, joining James Corden on The Late Late Show for a singsong and a chinwag. Going from strength to strength since their formation back in 2016, yesterday was a definite highlight for the Pillow Queens who joined James Corden on The Late Late Show for […]

5 years ago

Still a new enough addition to the Dublin coffee scene, Cob Coffee that only got up and running towards the latter end of December last year. Pouring three weeks of love and hard graft into converting a small horsebox into a workable coffee trailer, the resulting product is very impressive. Originally parking up over at […]

5 years ago

Wavetable is a new speciality coffee and record store opening in Drumcondra later this month.   New coffee spots have been popping up all around Dublin in recent months and another one is about to add its name to the list, with Wavetable – Ireland’s first boutique specialty coffee and record store – due to open […]

5 years ago

A little later than others in welcoming in the new year, Don Conroy took to Twitter to share his thoughts on 2021.  Don Conroy – or Uncle Don as he is to us 90s kids – made us all very happy campers last year when he created his own YouTube Channel. Bringing us all back […]

5 years ago

These new online cooking classes will help you perfect a new recipe and support a great cause all in one fell swoop. Spending so much more time at home has meant that many of us have had to get creative in the kitchen. Nipping out for a quick bite to eat is now more of […]

5 years ago

Dublin city may be void of people at the minute, but when the people are away, the fox will play… or something like that. Captured yesterday afternoon by local journalist and activist Razan Ibraheem, the video shows an inquisitive little fox roaming around Dublin on Suffolk Street. Later posting it online to share with her […]

5 years ago

Gardaí are urging people to stay within their 5km limit when exercising with motorists being advised that cars are being towed and further fines are being issued to drivers visiting the Wicklow Mountains from outside the area. Already warning that Gardaí will be actively patrolling the Wicklow uplands to “support compliance with the restrictions”, it […]

5 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade was on the scene of a large fire out in Kylemore in Ballyfermot last night, where local residents were advised to stay indoors and keep all windows/doors closed as a precaution against the smoke plume. Sharing a photo of the blaze to social media, Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that eight units were […]

5 years ago

It’s been a while since The Back Page has put out a ‘free pizza’ announcement but they’re back and it’s good news for anyone named Brian or Angela.  Congratulations are in order for all the Brians and Angelas of Dublin I think, as they can bag themselves free pizza this weekend simply for being themselves. […]

5 years ago

Award-winning author Marian Keyes has announced that she’ll be running a four-week online novel-writing course completely free of charge.  Fancy yourself an accomplished novel writer? Some of you may have toyed with the idea of writing your own novel from time to time, but knowing where to start or how to tackle such a mammoth […]

5 years ago

The guy who slipped on the ice. Seven short words that hold a whole lot of significance for Irish people.  An iconic piece of Irish television, just as Mariah Carey comes out of hibernation for the winter months, so too does this clip of the guy who slipped on the ice – which resurfaces, without […]

5 years ago

“We understand these new measures might cause you some inconvenience, however they are in place the safety of you our customers and our traders.” Hoping to clear up any confusion there may be around their reopening, organisers of the popular Temple Bar food market took to social media to confirm that it will be business […]

5 years ago

Ready for a blast from the past? Well, buckle up because this is the throwback list you didn’t know you needed. Sure, watching all the ‘new to Netflix’ picks is great and all but sometimes a good old fashioned dose of nostalgia is what you need and these old school classics are sure to bring […]

5 years ago

2020 was a rough year for the world but there were moments of kindness and joy that helped draw us all together… while staying apart. Positive news stories may have seemed few and far between at the time, but hindsight is always 20/20 (excuse the pun) and there were several standout moments that sparked kindness […]

5 years ago

Anyone who has visited Dublin’s Olympia Theatre over the years will be familiar with Maureen Grant – the venue’s longest standing staff member. Taking to social media to announce the sad news of her passing, tributes have been pouring in for her ever since with Dust the Turkey amongst one of the first to share […]

5 years ago

An initiative they started way back in March 2020 at the start of the first lockdown, Bread 41 is reintroducing their free sourdough starter kits so you’ll never be without bread.  Lockdown 1.0 saw us turn to many different sources for entertainment. Spending so much more time at home forced us to become creative… some […]

5 years ago

Remembering Phil Lynott on the anniversary of his death, today marks 35 years since the singer’s passing.  One of the greatest Irish musicians of recent years, Irish Twitter has been remembering Phil Lynott on the 35th anniversary of his passing. Arguably best known as the frontman of popular band Thin Lizzy, the Dubliner is somewhat […]

5 years ago

Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll welcomed a new member of the family just after Christmas with BOD announcing that Ted O’Driscoll arrived on December 28th.  One of 2020’s saving graces, Brian confirmed that the whole family is delighted – adding that Ted’s siblings are “thrilled at having a new little bro”. Later sharing her own […]

5 years ago

With many Dublin restaurants and cafes due to reopen in the coming days, several places have made the tough decision to delay their reopening in light of the current public health situation.  Gearing up to return to work after a much-needed break over the Christmas, several Dublin restaurants and cafes were due to reopen for […]

5 years ago

“We are closing down.” Owners at Take A Veg – a popular vegan restaurant on Parnell Street – have shared the sad news that they’ll be closing their doors for good at the end of this month. In business just over four years, the past few months have undoubtedly been some of the most challenging […]

5 years ago

Irish singer Dan McCabe joined Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at the Áras this New Year’s Eve for a special rendition of The Parting Glass. Dedicating the song to the memory of those who lost their lives this year, President Higgins introduced the performance with a few short words. “As we emerge from […]

5 years ago

Ireland has moved to ‘full-scale’ Level 5 restrictions in light of a surge in positive Covid-19 cases. Commenting that “it’s clear we’re not in a containment phase any longer”,  Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan outlined five different measures that are needed in order to end Level 5. According to him, those measures include the […]

5 years ago

2020 may be over but things are far from ‘normal’ and this photo of an eerily quiet Temple Bar is testament to the difference a year can make.  Months have passed since Temple Bar was last at its former glory but seeing the place completely devoid of people still comes as a shock to some. […]

5 years ago

Responding to reports that she had wed partner Iain Stirling in Dublin late last year, TV presenter Laura Whitmore previously took to Twitter to say that if she has news she wants to share, she will be the one to do so. Finally putting the rumours to bed, the Whitmore has since confirmed the news […]

5 years ago

New Year’s Eve is just a matter of days away, but as with most other occasions this year, we’ll be spending it at home on the couch. That may not sound all that exciting, but there’s no reason that staying home has to mean boring and one way to spice things up (pun intended) is […]

5 years ago

Nicola Coughlan has impressed across the board with her performance in new Netflix drama Bridgerton.  Joe Duffy is a big fan of Nicola Coughlan and he’s been making no secret of it. Lavishing praise on the Galway actress for her performance in the new Netflix period drama Bridgerton, he took to Twitter to share his […]

5 years ago

Wondering what some of the best new openings of 2020 are? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks below.  2020 – a year the world will never forget, however much some of us would like to. This year has taught us a lot and though it certainly seemed as though it was all bad […]

5 years ago

Proud to bring incredible experiences to Irish audiences, Jameson is back once again with another stellar event. Teaming up with some of the country’s top artists – including The Scratch, Saint Sister, Lisa Hannigan and James Vincent McMorrow – they’re hoping to bring a real connection back to the Christmas period. This year has brought […]

5 years ago

Christmas markets – two words that speaketh to my soul. No festive season would be complete without ’em. 2020 may have been a bit of a sh*itshow (to put it mildly), but thankfully there are still a few different options happening around Dublin – each with the proper public health measures in place. I know, […]

5 years ago

12 festive eats to try in Dublin? Sign us up.  Christmas is nigh. Today marks nine days (nine days!!!) until the big day and I don’t feel in any way ready yet. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for the festive season – my Christmas tree has been up for weeks already – but when it […]

5 years ago

Daisy Edgar-Jones had a special message for one Dublin GAA club.  It’s not often you get a shout-out from one of the breakout stars of the year, but one Dublin GAA club can count themselves amongst the lucky few having received this lovely video from one Ms Daisy Edgar-Jones. Recording a short clip in support of Ranelagh […]

5 years ago

The Guinness Open Brewery has teamed up with Bread 41 and The Useless Project (formerly Sustainable Fashion Dublin), for their latest project – that being a sustainable new beer made from leftover bread. As the home of experimentation at Guinness, the Open Gate Brewery is always looking for new and innovative ways to use their […]

5 years ago

Feel-good moments can often seem like they’re few and far between these days but every now and then something magical happens to remind us all that life ain’t all bad all the time – peaks and troughs my friends. Here to provide us with this morning’s daily dose of warm fuzzies, Clodagh Maher. A local Laois woman living […]

5 years ago

Coming to Hen’s Teeth this Sunday. Travel? Never heard of her. One thing we’re all sorely missing is travel. It’s been a long year – most of which we spent confined to the 5km radius around our house – and we can’t wait until the day that going on a holiday abroad is possible again. […]

5 years ago

Staff at Dublin Zoo made an impassioned plea for help earlier last month. Government has today announced a huge monetary boost for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park, confirming that €3million worth of funding will be made available to be split between the two centres. This comes after staff at Dublin Zoo revealed the popular […]

5 years ago

Just off the back of a very successful opening weekend, the team is ready to do it all again this week. Already with one venue at Leeson Street, Le Perroquet just opened at their second city-centre location – this time right in the heart of the action on Wicklow Street. Fondly referred to as the […]

5 years ago

The city’s first dedicated cookie café, Dublin Cookie Company has been serving up fresh-out-of-the-oven goodness for close to four years now. A popular spot with dessert lovers, Dublin Cookie Company started out as just a small stall selling their American-style cookies at local markets. Also a regular on the foodie festival scene, a brick and […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have advised owners at one Dublin pub that drinks must be accompanied by a €9 substantial meal if they are to stay open. Horrified by the amount of food waste generated by the current €9 substantial meal rule, Oscar’s pub in Smithfield informed customers that they’d be offering the facility to purchase a meal […]

5 years ago

Responding to a negative online review left by a recent customer, owners at La Peniche have said that it’s important guests voice their concerns at the time, so as to allow staff to try and fix the situation.  Saying that they appreciate feedback, Dublin restaurant La Peniche has encouraged customers to speak up if something […]

5 years ago

Calling all magpies and sustainable fashion lovers – MeMa’s is hosting a vintage Christmas market next weekend and it’s not to be missed.  There’s many a thing we miss about pre-pandemic life and wandering around a weekend market is most definitely one of them. Pushing our way through a crowded marketplace is a foreign concept […]

5 years ago

Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a seasoned pro trying to hone your skills, Dublin’s Drawing School on Merrion Square has all manner of art classes to suit your needs. People have had a tough run this year. Forced to spend more and more time at home, we’ve all had to turn to […]

5 years ago

Free hot chocolate? Tell us more… Hot chocolate is good for the soul, I’ll hear no ifs, ands or buts about it. A surefire way to turn any frown upside down, it’s as delicious as it is comforting and very necessary on a dull, dreary Sunday such as today. While some of us (*myself included) […]

5 years ago

Famous for their annual run of festive shows, fans look forward to The Coronas‘ Christmas gigs all year long. However, with live events currently on the back burner due to public health restrictions, there were some doubts as to whether this year’s performance would be able to go ahead. Determined not to disappoint – and […]

5 years ago

A new wine bar has just opened in Dublin. Housed in Studio 39 on Clanbrassil Street, they serve wine by the tap, by the bottle and by the glass. And they have cheese!! A relatively new addition to Dublin 8, Baste only opened the doors at its now home in Portobello this past summer. Converting […]

5 years ago

12 well-known Dublin celebrities will come together for a festive project this holiday season. Titled 12 Days of a Christmas carol, it will help to spread some much-needed positivity and cheer.  Unable to host the usual yearly festivities, Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu, still wanted to do something to mark the occasion – coming […]

5 years ago

A very challenging time for the hospitality industry, restaurateurs and publicans are just about making ends meet at the moment. Trying to stay afloat while still adhering to public health guidelines, many places are only newly reopen. However, desperate as they are for custom, drunken, disorderly behaviour is where they draw the line. Forced to […]

5 years ago

Trying to make a last-minute restaurant reservation in Dublin rarely works out as hoped, but this handy Instagram account might be able to help.  Booking ahead is obviously the more foolproof method but shoulda coulda woulda, eh? Sometimes life gets in the way and try as you might to be organised, things don’t always go […]

5 years ago

Putting their heads together to come up with something truly special, the new sambos were created especially to be paired with Hop House 13. And you can book a table here. If you’re a fan of the humble cheese toastie (who isn’t?!), then this is sure to be of interest. The brewers at the Guinness […]

5 years ago