It’s Sunday evening, which means that the weekend’s nearly over and you’ve got work in the morning — it’s all a bit shit, really. So bring some light back into your life tonight by treating yourself to a big dirty takeaway. Cos we’re pretty sure that empty feeling inside can be filled with just […]

6 years ago

Haven’t got any plans for the day? Feeling restless? Then you need to take a walk, my friend.  After a weekend of excessive boozing, you need to leave the couch and venture out around our beautiful county. We’ve assembled a few of the very best below for your delectation and delight, including seaside walks, hilly […]

7 years ago

Planning going on an adventure in the wild this weekend? Then let us help! There are plenty of natural sights within a stone’s throw of Dublin city, so we thought we’d pick a few of our faves for you to discover in your downtime. Is there anyplace below that you’ve yet to visit? 1. Velvet […]

7 years ago

As much as we love Dublin, we have to admit that the countryside trumps it many departments. While the capital has more restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, music, comedy, movies, activities, public transport, job opportunities and nice things in general than any other urban centre in Ireland, it doesn’t quite have everything you could want. While […]

7 years ago

Don’t get us wrong, a relationship comes with a whole lot of benefits — it’s just that all the arguments make you seriously doubt if it’s actually worth the hassle. The battle of the sexes is the oldest struggle of all, and it’s one neither side can ever hope to win. This is because the […]

7 years ago

Days off work were made for adventures, yet we often don’t appreciate it enough – spending it in bed watching Netflix, only to inevitably realise that we’ve wasted yet another day. We’re all about reclaiming your free time, whether hungover or not, they’re perfect for getting out and about with friends or family, and […]

7 years ago

While most of us think of the ’90s as our golden years, we really don’t give the noughties the due they so rightly deserve. So to bring you back to that bygone decade, we decided we’d take a look at a few of the best ads from that time. We guarantee there’ll be a few […]

7 years ago

You know what your love life needs? A good gimmick. We recommend you inject a little more excitement into your dates by bidding farewell to your usual routine and saying hello to these 26 alphabetically arranged Dublin activities. In fact, we insist upon it. We think you’ll like this system of ours because, although the […]

7 years ago

This poster has laid out all of Dublin’s pubs in this handy metro-style map. Part of the Pub Stops series of posters from pubstops.co.uk, which includes similar maps for places like London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, the map shows the pubs and bars of the city and its environs, set out in a layout that mimics […]

7 years ago

You don’t usually find members of the British royal family promoting €2 pints on Harcourt Street, but there’s a first time for everything. With The Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle last year, Megan Markle solidified her place as officially one of the classiest people on the planet — but even though she may have deleted her […]

7 years ago

There’s more to dating than the same old bars, restaurants, and the cinema, you know. This city has a plethora of weird and wonderful dating options to choose from. Embrace the unusual ones, they’re always the best craic. We’ve rounded up a few that just might tickle your fancy… 1. Paintball Harbouring pent up […]

7 years ago

You’ve probably passed Trinity City Hotel dozens of times, but have you ever stepped inside its doors? If not, then you might want to stick it on your to-do list. If you live in Dublin you may never have found an excuse to step through the front doors of the Pearse Street building, but […]

7 years ago

The ’90s were a simpler times and we’re feeling pretty nostalgic for our formative decade right now. Yet looking back, we were really taken in by a lot of fads at the time. Have a gawk at our list below and see if they ring a bell. 1. These bouncy balls You’d get them from […]

7 years ago

Sometimes you just want to find someplace to chill out in our busy city centre, be it with friends in tow or on your lonesome. Being just a hop, skip and jump away from Grafton Street, Accents is just such a spot. Located on Stephen Street, the tea and coffee lounge opens till 11pm […]

7 years ago

Ah, Dublin. As the country’s economic centre, there’s a constant influx of newcomers to our city to study and work from around the country, a slew of newbies who are still getting used to the place. Before you acclimatise to Dublin, you tend to get quite a few shocks to the system as you get […]

7 years ago

The numbers of people drinking outside after work these evenings is through the roof – especially if you’re unfortunate enough to find yourself on Grafton Street. One of Dublin’s busiest shopping streets, trying to fight your way through the crowds to the bar is made all the more difficult by the truly terrible pedestrians […]

7 years ago

Primary school teachers get a lot of grief. Some will proclaim their jealousy of the job, after all they’ve such long holidays and come on, it must be piss easy! While others resent the teachers of our nation’s youth – for the exact same reasons. Having taught in a primary school for two years myself, […]

7 years ago

This city has no shortage of pubs, which is handy since they’re our main social outlet, but how well do you know ’em? We’ve put together a little quiz where you have to name the Dublin pub (or bar) from a single picture. Sound like a piece of cake? Well let’s see… How’d you score? […]

7 years ago

If there are any vegans in the audience, avert your eyes now — we’re pretty sure there’s nothing for you in this particular list. The rest of you will know that sometimes, just sometimes, you get that primal urge to go to town on a plate loaded with meat. This is perfectly natural and nothing […]

7 years ago

Alas the weekend is at an end and now you’ve got Monday to look forward to. With that in mind, we’ve assembled some top tips to help you reach a point of relaxation where you’ll snooze like a baby tonight, waking up refreshed and full of beans for the your work week. Here are nine […]

7 years ago

Dubliners clearly have a bit of a thing for food porny BBQ restaurants, just look at the success of places like Pitt Bros, My Meat Wagon, Bison and Smokin’ Bones. Ireland’s capital is fast becoming a hotspot for meat lovers. But the real carnivore’s paradise, the place that inspired all of our local joints, is […]

7 years ago

Dublin can be a harsh mistress. As much as we love the place, it isn’t always easy living here. You learn some lessons over the years, ones that can be hard to bear. And honestly, we don’t think we’re being melodramatic about this. You’ve all known these bitter struggles. 1. Hopping on the Luas is […]

7 years ago

Dubliners are funny feckers, and they like to share their gasness (gaseousness?) through the medium of signs. Any sign will do: chalkboard, post-it, printout, they all do the job. Whether they’re designed to make you laugh, make you think, or even to insult you, they’re always worth a look. Here are a few that we’ve […]

7 years ago

Is there ever really a bad time to order a takeaway? You’re tired, hungover, feeling lazy and you just can’t be arsed to cook something up for yourself, getting a takeaway is the only option. There’s no need to be ashamed, we’ve all been there. But then there’s also the times where you’re having a […]

7 years ago

It’s good to have a hobby. It’s healthy. With that in mind, a few like-minded lads from work and myself decided to put a little group together, something designed to stimulate the intellect and provide an outlet for good wholesome fun. I’d initially toyed with the idea of a book club… before utterly dismissing it […]

7 years ago

Sometimes you just want to while away a few hours in the refuge of a good pub — and they don’t come much more inviting than The Hole In The Wall. Located at the edge of Phoenix Park, this spot dates all the way back to 1651, when it was first known as ‘Ye Signe […]

8 years ago

Ireland is full of colourful terminology of our own making. We’ve so many words for idiot across our little island that you mightn’t recognise them all, or even know just how insulting each word may be. To help Irish people better understand our own slang, and to educate anyone from abroad in need of an […]

8 years ago

The highest starting salaries in Ireland have been revealed and Dublin is far below the national average, according to a new survey. Conducted by gradireland, the ‘Graduate Salary & Graduate Recruitment Trends Survey 2016’ revealed that the national average for starting salaries is currently €28,461, while the average starting salary in the capital is €24,000. […]

8 years ago

Those of you lacking imagination in the dating department, rejoice! Once again, we’re here to make you look good. In you find yourself currently situated within a rut, allow us to help you get unstuck. The next date night you have don’t just go back to the same old haunts, instead try something a little […]

8 years ago

Dublin isn’t for everyone. To be clear, we’re not recommending that everybody needs to pack up and leave immediately, of course they don’t, but city life just doesn’t suit every single person who tries it… at least not forever. Besides we’re not even necessarily suggesting you leave the county, just remove yourself from the hectic […]

8 years ago

You may not know this, but as soon as you enter fatherhood, you automatically become a comedian. A really, really embarrassingly terrible comedian. Since Father’s Day is nearly upon us, we’ve teamed up with M&M’s to remind you of all the awful gags your da told you growing up. Let the cringing commence… ME: […]

8 years ago

We’re huge fans of canine companions in these parts, which is why we positively adore what they’re doing over at The Doggie Lodge. Found in Rathnew Co. Wicklow, this is a daycare centre (that also provides grooming and training services) where dogs big and small can socialise with other dogs, with indoor and outdoor playing […]

8 years ago

On a scale of 1-10, how stressed would you say you’re feeling right now? If you’re currently at the lower end, well, happy days! But if you’re at the other side of the spectrum, you need to find some way to relieve that pressure before it puts too much of a strain on your mental […]

8 years ago

Ever hated an ingredient so much that you want to fling your plate out the window when you realise your food has been garnished with it? Of course you have, and we guarantee that ingredient goes by the name of coriander. Known to some as ‘The Devil’s Herb’, something called “science” is convinced that coriander […]

8 years ago

It’s Sunday and you’re hankering for brunch. You can’t justify going out for brunch, so we’re helping you whip it up yourself on the cheap. Here are some simple and quick recipes to hit the spot this afternoon. Enjoy! 1. Bacon, spinach and cheese potato cakes with fried egg and Ballmaloe Relish Full recipe here. […]

8 years ago

Do you ever wonder about where you’d like to one day settle down? Most of us don’t want to move too far from our original home, but we do want to end up someplace that’s just that little bit nicer than what we’re accustomed to. Or more than a little bit nicer. Somewhere that […]

8 years ago

Knowing how to behave on public transport can be confusing at times. Should we automatically attempt to give up our seats to older people, children or pregnant women? Many of us have had experiences where we’ve tried to give up our seats, but our fellow passenger didn’t actually want it. Other times we’ve surely […]

8 years ago

If you’re always on the lookout for new and innovative beers, you need to know about the latest offering from Heineken that’s just arrived in Dublin. Master brewer Willem Van Waesberghe launched the newest in Heineken’s Wild Lager range, the limited edition Wild Lager Himalayas (H32), to Ireland’s capital, where it’s now available in selected […]

8 years ago

Today might be a regular Wednesday for most of you but for thousands of youngsters around the country, it’s a pretty significant one – Leaving Cert results day. That got us thinking about the present state of your Irish Leaving Cert level… The average Irish person would have studied Irish for 14 years in primary […]

8 years ago

We’ve found the latest place you have to go when you need a little something bold. We’ve talked recently about how hot doughnuts are right now (or ‘donuts’, if you wanna be all American about it) and Aungier Danger is testament to that. Not only that, but Aungier Street’s newest doughnut joint (it just opened […]

8 years ago

Looking for your first home, but unable to afford Dublin house prices? Then maybe you should consider making the move to Dunshaughlin in County Meath. Boasting a rich heritage and historical importance, this growing satellite town is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect for new home buyers due to its proximity to Dublin, excellent transport links […]

8 years ago

George Ezra, that caramel-voiced angel of a singer-songwriter, is coming to Belfast next month — and we’re giving one lucky winner four tickets to the gig. Cos we’re sound. The Custom House Square (CHSq) Festival, in association with Smirnoff, returns to the Northern Irish city on Friday August 10 for what promises to be an […]

8 years ago

It was another exhausting start to the week and you’ve got another early morning tomorrow. But fret not, because with the great tips we’ve assembled below, you’ll reach a point of relaxation where you’ll snooze like a baby tonight, waking up refreshed and full of beans for the remainder of your work week. Here are […]

8 years ago

Fans of The Jackson 5, prepare to be extremely excited: The Jacksons are set to do their very first EVER Irish show at Beatyard on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. You remember The Jacksons, right? Y’know, they’re only one of the biggest pop and Motown mega-groups in the history of music, boasting five number […]

8 years ago

Richmond Street is about to wave goodbye to Eatyard and say hello to GREATyard… well, for two days at least. On Saturday July 28 & Sunday July 29, Dublin’s favourite food market is getting a makeover of truly great proportions in order to celebrate the arrival of Franciscan Well’s brand new lager: Archway. The […]

8 years ago

The DART — many Dubliners are thankful for the existence of this important public system, but there are those among us who are decidedly not fans. People like Conor McGregor’s dad, for instance. Tony McGregor took to his Instagram in recent days to tell the tale of tendering a “crisp” €20 into the ticket machine […]

8 years ago

If you’ve been toying with a visit to Eatyard, then this weekend is the ULTIMATE time to do it. Because for just two days only at the end of the month, Eatyard is being upgraded to GREATyard. On July 28 & 29, you can expect an immersive experience of music, food and beer at […]

8 years ago

Token is one of the most exciting spots in Dublin right now. When it first opened, the Smithfield spot hooked us with its wide offering of retro arcade games like Street Fighter and Mario Kart, but then we looked at all the savage craft beers they had to offer, then their food menu even managed […]

8 years ago

We’ve got exciting news for Dublin’s comedy fans today: Jimmy Carr is set to film his new Netflix special in Dublin this September! The 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter, who’s best known for his wealth of one-liners and his lack of political correctness, will record his shows taking place at the Olympia on September […]

8 years ago

The Garda Síochána do an invaluable service in this city, having to deal with the most serious of emergencies, so every once in awhile it’s nice to see them be able to spend their day doing something that’s just plain lovely. Their official Twitter account is a great place for seeing real Gardaí going about […]

8 years ago