Lord knows we’re not much for DIY, but we suddenly wish we could still visit this hardware shop. Having first opened in 1987, Churchtown Stores on Braemor Road was an old-fashioned hardware shop that was run by brothers Kieran, Barry and Fehan Flood. Much as each of the brothers had their own unique personalities, so too did the shop have a […]

9 years ago

If you’re currently on the market for an apartment in Dublin, be wary of a new scam that’s currently doing the rounds. The scam artist posts ads for unavailable properties and tries to appear authentic by sharing his driver licence and a picture of himself with his cat — both of which he has stolen from another […]

9 years ago

With the eight amendment referendum taking place next Friday, both sides want to make absolutely sure that everyone with the power to vote actually uses their vote — which is what this offer from a Dublin nail bar is all about. Having recently launched their flagship location at the Powerscourt Centre, CHIPPED is an exciting addition […]

9 years ago

It’s sunny in Dublin and it’s the weekend, so you know what that means: it’s time to play outside! Yaaay! According to the beautiful, intelligent and all-round lovely people at Met Éireann, the county will enjoy a bright and dry day with long spells of glorious sunshine. While light breezes will take the edge off, temperatures […]

9 years ago

The sun is shining and the weather is sweet again, but we’ve got some important information for you before you make any day trip plans. It’s just been announced that DARTS travelling between Dalkey and Greystones have been suspended until further notice due to damage caused by fire to signalling equipment at Bray. Fortunately you’ll still […]

9 years ago

There’s just something about travelling by train that really sets it apart from other ways of getting around. There isn’t just one particular reason, per se, but a combination: it’s the fact that you can get up and move around with ease, that you can enjoy better views than on the road, that you can sit […]

9 years ago

Attention all runners of Dublin! There’s an event happening in the capital this weekend that might just be of interest to you. Kicking off at 9am this Sunday May 20, the SPAR Streets of Dublin 5K is a chip timed race being held in partnership with Athletics Ireland. The race route starts at the CHQ building on […]

9 years ago

Tickets for the First Time Buyers Event in association with Ulster Bank are going fast, so here’s your last chance to get involved! Taking place at The Iveagh Gardens Hotel on May 15, we’ve invited four guest speakers — Conor Pope, Lisa O’Brien, Hugh Wallace and Suzie McAdam — to share their expertise when it […]

9 years ago

Dubliners just don’t do lovemaking of the vanilla variety, it would seem. According to a survey conducted by Ann Summers, our favourite sex position is doggy style, followed by reverse cowgirl, with the old reliable missionary coming in at third place.  Not that we stick to the one position when knocking boots, of course, with 40% of […]

9 years ago

If you’re a Three customer, you may be missing out on a world of special offers, discounts and other money-saving rewards — if this is all news to you, prepare to have your mind blown. For those of you not in the know, the 3Plus Loyalty Programme is all about giving back to everyone who’s […]

9 years ago

You know what really sucks? Queuing for food on your lunch hour. This is supposed to be a brief window in the middle of your work day where you can relax and eat at your own leisure, but there you are, impatiently waiting to be served as the clocks ticks down. Luckily for you, there’s an […]

9 years ago

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition and Eatyard have teamed up to bring a brand new flavour experience to the food market for a limited time only. From now until Sunday May 13, Jameson Caskmates Hop Up Garden will be a celebration of whiskey, craft beer, food and the way in which they all combine. A dedicated Jameson Caskmates […]

9 years ago

Buying your first home is hard. There’s so many little bits ‘n’ pieces that you need to get done in order to do it properly, meaning it’s incredibly easy to miss something — and the one thing you forget might turn out to be vital. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Ulster Bank to educate our […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Ulster Bank What does “conveyancing” mean? Could you explain what ERC is? How many times in your life have you used the term “gazumping”? If you’re positively flabbergasted by all of the above questions, I’m afraid you’re not very well informed in the mortgage terminology department… but then again, most people aren’t. […]

9 years ago

What if we told you that you could finally combine your love of Asian food and 10-pin bowling? That’s right, this very specific dream of yours has come true at last! “Wok & Bowl” is a knockout package where you can enjoy an evening of bowling followed by tasty Mao dishes in any Leisureplex Dublin location excluding […]

9 years ago

Are you a first time buyer or are you looking to move into a new home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you will want to know about White Pines from Ardstone Homes. Located on Stocking Avenue in Rathfarnham, this brand new development of 175 A-rated houses is launching the first phase of high […]

9 years ago

We’ve all heard someone make a comment in the past that they regret not having gotten braces as a kid and now they’re lumped with pearly whites they’re just not satisfied with. But what if we told you that you could get the benefit of braces without any of the hassle of multiple visits to the […]

9 years ago

Not sure if you’re aware of this, but here at LD we kinda like brunch. And we’ve got a suspicion, the sneaking kind no less, that you’re right there with us — so here’s an event with your name all over it. Roberta’s is marking its very first birthday with an entire month of boozy brunches for the […]

9 years ago

I’m as glued to my phone as the next guy, but recently I’ve become sick of the negative effects that it has on me. Phones mess with sleep patterns, allow work to intrude on free time, shorten attention spans, breed a need for quick hits of information. In short, we’ve become too dependent upon them.  You only realise how much you need these devices when you’re parted with them, so […]

9 years ago

Two busy Dublin roads are set to restrict the movement of traffic from the beginning of this week to facilitate works. The first road to be affected is R132 Northbound between the Dublin Airport Roundabout and Corballis Road, which will be closed from 9.30pm-4.30am on Monday, April  23 and Tuesday, April 24. Notice: Works on R132 beside Dublin airport […]

9 years ago

You know how it is, when the weekend rolls round sometimes you just wanna hole up at home and make yourself completely comfortable. We’re talking entire days spent indoors where in you’re in your PJs, binging on Netflix and getting takeaways. It’s one of the best things in the world, to be perfectly honest. Just a […]

9 years ago

With payday near at hand, we’ll once again be able to thoroughly treat ourselves — and one particularly classy way to do just that is by attending an event taking place at Suesey Street next Saturday.   At this Spanish lunch and sparking wine tasting you’ll be allowed to sample a selection of fabulous sparkling wines, including […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you’ve battled your way down Grafton Street hundreds of times in your life. But how well do you know it? If you’re an observant person, our little quiz on the shops of Dublin’s busiest shopping street should be a doddle! If you ain’t, then you’re screwed. Let’s put your knowledge […]

9 years ago

Payday is almost upon us and that means it’s nearly time to treat yourself once again. When your bank account is back in a more healthy condition, you know it’s time to start visiting the latest restaurants, attending the best events and generally just making the most of your life, so we’d like to suggest that you also get yourself a nice […]

9 years ago

If you’re still formulating your weekend plans, we’d like to suggest a trip to Dublin Zoo. Visitors often capture its exquisite creatures in striking poses and Dublin Zoo shares the very best of these pictures on their Instagram. We took the arduous task upon ourselves to select our 20 favourite photographs from their channel to share them with you.  You’re very welcome. Ridiculously […]

9 years ago

What do you call it when the dining experiences of Afternoon Tea and seafood come together in a kind of mouthwatering fusion? Why you’d call it Afternoon Sea, of course! At least that’s what the folks at Urchin have been calling it. Found in the basement of Cliff Townhouse on Stephen’s Green, this beach-inspired bar […]

9 years ago

The weather’s gorgeous and you don’t wanna be cooped up inside, so head for a walk! And there’s no better place for a glorious weekend stroll then by the sea. With that in mind, we’ve put together a nice little list of seaside walking spots in and around Dublin that are just spectacular. Just have a look below and […]

9 years ago

Right now we’re experiencing Dublin’s hottest April in 15 years and this unexpected taste of summer has got the entire city breaking out the sunnies, working on their farmer’s tan and filling up their bag of cans. Predictably enough, the has led to massive crowds forming along the Grand Canal, with social media blowing up with pics and […]

9 years ago

When you thinking about potential brunch spots, you don’t generally think about steak houses… but maybe you should. We’ve spoken about Boeuf before, how it serves up “prime Irish steaks with a French flare” served on a seasoned cast-iron plate with sautéed French onion crouton, but that was when they were all about dinner — now they’ve set […]

9 years ago

Payday feels like years away, so we’re in full thrift mode right now. Since Griffith College has just opened a new Subway and Starbucks on their grounds to meet the sandwich and coffee needs of their student body as well as the general public, we thought we’d look at a few things you can do in the […]

9 years ago

“What’s a planquet?” is the question you’re probably asking yourself right now. The answer: any meal that puts plants first; making veggies, fruits, whole grains, pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds the star of the show. In other words, a plant-based banquet. Running for seven days from Tuesday, April 24 at No. 57 South William Street, the […]

9 years ago

The most exciting stuff happens when you step outside your comfort zone. If you’re the type of person who likes to push your own boundaries or you’ve just been meaning to be a bit more adventurous, then you need to find something new that makes you a little nervous. But what is there to do […]

9 years ago

First appearing thousands of years ago in India, the discipline of yoga was designed to promote a sense of wellbeing in a practitioner through precise physical exertions… so it’s safe to say that it’s been working. We’ve teamed up with Hot Yoga by Yoga Dublin in Rathmines, a recently opened studio where you can get a serious sweat […]

9 years ago

This weekend we recommend you see as many new things around Dublin as physically possible by using that ever reliable mode of transport: the humble bicycle.   Luckily Just Eat dublinbikes, with their 116 stations dotted throughout the city centre, make a journey around the city easy peasy… perhaps even lemon squeezey. View this post on Instagram A post […]

9 years ago

City life has a lot of benefits, but the hectic pace can really wear a person down. Between long working days, few breaks, tiresome commutes, fast food diets and busy social lives, your batteries are being utterly depleted every week. That kind of lifestyle takes its toll on one’s wellness.  By “wellness” I’m not just […]

9 years ago

There’s something hugely intriguing, and hilarious, about stumbling upon a snippet of a passing conversation. Luckily the likes of the ever-brilliant Twitter account ‘Overheard In Dublin‘ has been diligently recording the very best of these snatches of convos for ages now and we’ve had a snoop to find some of very best tweets on the […]

9 years ago

The weekend is nearly upon us and that can only mean one thing: it’s party time.  Since we’ve noticed that many of our lovely readers seem to reeeally like their gin, particularly of the pink variety, we thought it only proper to inform you that there’s a mahoosive sale taking place at O’Briens right now. The […]

9 years ago

Easter egg hunts have been a classic, chocolatey tradition for as long as we can remember, but searching through the muck and grass on a wet (yes — we’re expecting showers) April morning might not be for everyone.   Thankfully this year one of Dublin’s most popular attractions is hosting an indoor Easter egg hunt […]

9 years ago

Committing yourself to making a massive change in your lifestyle in order to achieve a better sense of wellness is incredibly daunting — so don’t do it. That’s right, don’t bother trying to make any major life changes because, ultimately, you’re just not going to stick to them. That kind of lifestyle change is too big […]

9 years ago

After a long, hard week, we look forward to the weekend for one reason in particular… we’ve earned the right to eat like the proverbial pig. But while everybody else is on the couch stuffing themselves with pizza and the like, we recommend you go down a healthier route without sacrificing on taste. With that in […]

9 years ago

Anybody else feeling ridiculously excited for the four days of freedom that we’re about to experience? The only challenge to come with all that free time is finding enough activities to keep you occupied — which, admittedly, is a pretty good problem to have. If you’re scratching your head about how to make the most of your long […]

9 years ago

We’re starting to develop a bit of a reputation as feeders, because once again we want to treat you to a feast the like of which you’ll never forget!  Would you like that? Course you would. The heartburn and indigestion relief experts at Rennie have kindly given us a €200 voucher for Hang Dai on Camden Street to bestow […]

9 years ago

You need a new drink. I presume. I mean, I haven’t seen or spoken to you, but I just feel like you could use a new drink. But what kind of drink? Well, let’s look at what our readers generally seem to enjoy. Craft Beer? Big fans. Whiskey? They’re into it. But what about […]

9 years ago

I think we can all agree there aren’t enough hours in a week. You slave away for five days for two days of freedom, but even then you still have other bits and pieces to do around the house before you can actually relax. This weekend give yourself a bit more time to do something […]

9 years ago

The Easter Bank Holiday will soon be upon us, but let’s spare a moment to think about the parents of Ireland who will have to spend an entire weekend with little balls of energy who’ve just consumed far too much sugar. Looking a little something like this Thankfully, we know of at least one […]

9 years ago

Sharpen those quills, Potter fans of Dublin, cos tomorrow night you’ve got a quiz to win. The Quiz That Should Not Be Named is kicking off at 7pm in Drop Dead Twice on Francis Street this Sunday, where teams of Harry Potter fans will go head to head to win a big ol’ cash prize. It costs €20 […]

9 years ago

We’ve long prided ourselves on knowing where the best hot chocolate can be found on the streets of our fair city. When there’s a proper chill in the air, there’s nothing more comforting than going somewhere like Accents to planting your yourself into a sofa and luxuriate with a mug of liquid deliciousness. Their hot […]

9 years ago

Many an enlightened wanderer has returned to Ireland after their J1 with tales of the legendary Five Guys fast food chain and its almost supernaturally scrumptuous burgers. For a long time it was a mere myth round these parts, but then Five Guys set up shop in Dundrum Town Centre and folks were queuing around the block […]

9 years ago

Some people want to see their name in lights but other, more fashionable people just want to see their names in denim — if you’re among the latter, there’s a little pop-up you need to be checking out this weekend in Arnotts. Having started on March 15 and ending this Sunday, March 25, the It’s […]

9 years ago

Are conventional teaching methods the best way for a child to learn? Let’s explore something a little bit different today. Set to open this September, Nord Anglia International School Dublin promises to offer an alternative way of learning that you won’t find elsewhere in Ireland. The institution is part of a global educational network […]

9 years ago