Temple Bar’s The Front Lounge is set to close next month. The gay bar will be replaced by a music venue called Street 66, which will have live reggae and ska music, according the TheOutmost.com. The Parliament Street bar first came to prominence in the mid ’90s, going on to become one of the city’s most popular spots for the […]

10 years ago

While Christmas is a time of joy for so many, it’s incredibly difficult for those living on the streets – but here are a couple of ways you can do something kind for someone in need this December 25. Charitable organisation Walking In THEIR Shoes is running two separate appeals for the homeless of Dublin and around the country this Christmas Day, one giving out presents and another giving […]

10 years ago

Christmas can be hard when your loved ones are abroad, and it’s even harder when you can’t exchange gifts – but worldBOX is about to make that a whole lot easier. We’ve been given a bunch of worldBOXes to give away to five lucky winners. All you need to do is fill them with your ideas and make some Christmas wishes […]

10 years ago

Here’s one for all local Christmasophiles. It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to enjoy the sight of a snowy Grafton Street, but luckily for us Celtic Photography has just shared this image from 2010… Christmas Time on Grafton Street, Winter of 2010 @LovinDublin @VisitDublin @PhotosOfDublin @OldDublinTown @DublinTown @DiscoverIreland pic.twitter.com/0DTumJrjKB — Celtic Photography (@CelticPhoto) November 22, 2016 Fingers […]

10 years ago

New speed limits of 30km/h will be introduced to all residential roads between the Grand and Royal Canal by the end of March, it has just been revealed. While Dublin City Council was considering the reductions, 550 submissions were sent in from the public with the majority in favour of reducing speeds from the current 50km/h. In May these […]

10 years ago

DART users have been warned to expect delays of up to 20 minutes this morning. The disruption is the result of “low rail adhesion”, caused by fallen leaves collecting on the tracks making a greasy mulch that can affect breaking distances.   Delays of up to 20mins to DART & Commuter services this morning due to low rail […]

10 years ago

Lo-cal Kitchen has just set up a second location on Pembroke Street and all health nuts should be excited. With its original eatery having become exceedingly popular in Castleknock, the health food haven finally found its way into the heart of the city in October. Located in front of The Henry Fitness Centre, their new ‘Express’ café is smaller than their first place with a […]

10 years ago

Homeless people were sleeping in a doorway when their belongings were set on fire last night. Tony Walsh, a volunteer who hands out food to the people living on Dublin’s streets, came across the scene while doing the rounds last night. Walsh came across a couple of homeless people who had been sleeping on cardboard, surrounded by bags of rubbish […]

10 years ago

Black Friday deals are coming your way this week and Just Wing It has decided to get in on that action by giving away our favourite kind of chicken wings: free ones. The restaurant will be dishing out 100 portions of free wings between 3pm and 6pm on Friday to the hungry masses. It’s first come first serve, so […]

10 years ago

Dunno about you, but we’re suckers for a pretty winterscape. Makes us feel all Christmassy and stuff. This image was taken at Lough Tay in Wicklow over the weekend and the place looks like a Christmas card. This spot was made for a Sunday stroll… Lough Tay, county Wicklow yesterday Now that’s our cup of tay (sorry). READ NEXT: The […]

10 years ago

Two masked men robbed an off licence in west Dublin yesterday armed with a crowbar. The thieves entered the premises in Citywest Shopping Centre around 5.15pm yesterday and threatened staff with the weapon. They managed to get away with a small sum of money. According to Independent.ie, no one was injured and no arrests have yet been made.

10 years ago

A video of a bouncer fighting two aggressive men outside The Woolshed on Parnell Street has gone viral today and an Australian comedian has just provided commentary on it. Ozzy Man Reviews is well known for browsing the internet for the biggest videos of the day and putting his own spin on them, be it on […]

10 years ago

Conditions are looking good for a spot of shopping in town this weekend, as you’ll be able to travel on the Luas for free all day on Sunday, November 27 – all you have to do is wear a Christmas jumper! Luas, in association with DublinTown, is pulling the stunt in order to pull off a world record attempt for […]

10 years ago

Harker Ryan has a fascination with derelict buildings and she just can’t resist taking a peek inside. The YouTuber takes her camera into the forgotten places of our city and allows us to join in her exploration: old churches, abandoned schools and, her favourite, ruined houses.   It’s fascinating to watch her wander through these unknown places and discovering fragments from their past. Each building begs the question: […]

10 years ago

Performer and activist Panti Bliss has just appeared in a new video where she speaks about growing up feeling different in Ireland. Working with Smirnoff as part of its ‘We’re Open’, Dublin’s favourite drag queen talks about how she felt alienated as a youth in this country, only feeling really at home when entering a gay bar […]

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It’s nearly that time of the year, my friends, where we can binge on Christmas music with reckless abandon. We all know what that means: Christmas FM. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2016 edition. What is it exactly? You’re such a CFM noob. It’s only a volunteer radio station broadcast from Dublin that boasts the best collection […]

10 years ago

When you’re looking at potential new homes it’s vital to take note of all the finer details. How creaky is that bed? What’s the shower pressure like? Is the place well insulated? All that jazz. This place is up for rent in Rialto right now, and there’s one slight problem with the bedroom… Can you see the […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday so let’s think happy thoughts, Christmassy thoughts.   While Grafton Street’s Christmas light ceremony took place last Sunday, with a few slight problems, Henry Street’s lights were only officially turned on last night (thankfully it all went swimmingly). If you missed the lovely moment, you can experience it here through the magic of the internet… Boom! The Christmas lights are […]

10 years ago

Literal decades of re-runs have prepared us for this moment: the ultimate Friends pub quiz. Chaplin’s Bar on Hawkins Street will be hosting a quiz night next Thursday for lovers of the greatest sitcom of all time (this is not a subject we are willing to debate).  A table for four is €40 and there will be a raffle on the […]

10 years ago

The Jobstown House in Tallaght has had a go at the Mannequin Challenge and it’s downright impressive. Be sure to stick in there till that very last shot… pure magic. READ NEXT: Ryanair Has Just Launched A Massive Sale With All Flights Going For €9.99

10 years ago

An Post workers in Dublin 6 are taking part in a ‘wildcat’ strike today. No mail service will be operating in areas like Rathmines, Ranelagh, Rathgar and Terenure today because of the unofficial industrial action by the Rathmines Delivery Unit, according to Independent.ie. An Post has released a statement and asked these workers to “cease this disruption to customers by […]

10 years ago

For a country that gets as much rain as Ireland does, we really don’t prepare for it. So what do you do when you find yourself without a raincoat when it’s positively torrential? This local mammy found a way. @broadsheet_ie so wet in dublin morning that this woman dressed her kids in bin bags pic.twitter.com/OOCv4YIwQH — […]

10 years ago

Now for your daily dose of cuteness. Belgard dad Andy Kane put his baby daughter Pippa in front of their back window this morning just as it began to snow, seeing it for the first time in her little life. Take a look as she gets absolutely mesmerised by the flurry. READ NEXT: VIDEOS: It’s Snowing In Dublin Right Now And It’s Starting To […]

10 years ago

Sometimes when you’re browsing accommodation sites you stumble upon little gems, ones that are way outside of your price range, that are the stuff of dreams. Places like El Greco. Currently up for sale in St James Court in Ballsbridge, this spacious, brightly-lit, modern, and gorgeously decorated place looks perfect for a young couple. The living room area comes with floor-to-ceiling window, French treated […]

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We learned this morning from Met Éireann that we could be in for snow tonight, but apparently it’s come earlier than expected. Take a look at a few of the festive scenes across Dublin this morning… Snow in Dublin @InsideIndeed #TeamIndeed https://t.co/NhogBEYt2P — David Kirwan (@killerfm) November 17, 2016 #snow #itssnowing #dublin #dublinmountains pic.twitter.com/JqgRVQZ1FW — Amanda […]

10 years ago

Comedian Al Porter revealed his need for anti-depressants on an RTÉ talk show last night. Appearing on Cutting Edge presented by Brendan O’Connor, the young comic told his follow guests that he was hesitant about telling them something, before opening up about his need for medication in dealing with depression. Porter spoke about the stigma that accompanies […]

10 years ago

If you, like us, happen to think that Die Hard is one of the greatest Christmas movies ever made, then you’ll want to get involved in the ‘Die Hard & Nakatomi Tower ’80s Office Party’. Taking place on December 2, life will reflect art as you enjoy a Christmas party before watching a movie about a Christmas party.  From 9pm party […]

10 years ago

Fans of Will Ferrell’s classic film, we’ve something wonderful to tell you: there will be an Elf-themed Christmas party in the Light House Cinema on Saturday, December 10. Does this news excite you at all? Thought as much. The party is being called ‘Elfeoke’, which will include a screening of the movie, cocktails, and big screen festive karaoke (because the best way to spread […]

10 years ago

JJ Smyth’s on Aungier Street will close its doors for good in a few weeks time. The well-known spot has been open as a music venue since 1986 (it was a lesbian disco before that) to become Ireland’s longest running venue for jazz and blues gigs. Recently sold to a new owner, JJs has several shows lined up over […]

10 years ago

We wish were as passionate about anything as these kids are about the haka. This sixth class from Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada in Lucan performed their special ‘Haka Gaelach’ following the All Blacks’ defeat by Ireland in Chicago and ahead of their game against Ireland in Dublin. It’s a mixture of the traditional ‘Ka Mate’ and a re-written version of ‘Ireland’s Call’ […]

10 years ago

3fe, one of our favourite spots for a cup of joe in the city, has just bagged itself a nomination for Best Independent Coffee Shop in Europe. The local coffee dispensary, with locations at Lower Grand Canal Street and Sussex Terrace, has been named one of Europe’s finest at the prestigious European Coffee Symposium, which is taking place from November […]

10 years ago

Grafton Street is the thirteenth most expensive retail location in the world, according to a new survey. The Main Streets Across the World survey looks at 462 retail spaces across the globe every year to determine where is the most expensive to rent. Grafton Street falls into thirteenth place, slightly more expensive than Barcelona’s Portal de L’Angel but cheaper […]

10 years ago

Everybody loves a bit of Italian, in fact its Irish people’s favourite food, so the chances are you’ll want to check out Di Luca. Having opened in October, this spot has set up just around the corner from current chicken wing hotspot Wishbone. The restaurant catches the eye of passers-by with its small patch of astroturf out front […]

10 years ago

Aer Lingus is expected to announce a new Miami service today. The airline is holding a news conference today to reveal “exciting new plans”. According to NewsTalk.com, these plans will include a direct route to the Florida city. While not yet official, it’s expected that the service will run three times weekly starting next September.  There’s never been a more […]

10 years ago

If you travel to work via the Port Tunnel you can expect delays this morning, as it is currently closed. South bound commuters are unable to pass through the tunnel right now and traffic is building on the M1. @aaroadwatch Dublin port tunnel closed south bound & traffic backing up on M1 (that was 10 mins ago when […]

10 years ago

Rapist Larry Murphy has been spotted in the Blanchardstown area “on a number of occasions” recently, according to the Irish Mirror. It’s been reported that the predator was last seen in Starbucks on Tuesday in Blanchardstown.  Murphy was released from Arbour Hill prison in 2010 after serving 10 years of a 15-year sentence for the rape and attempted […]

10 years ago

Plans are in place for 136 new office buildings to be erected in Dublin over the next five years, according to a new report from Savills Ireland. While it’s likely that not all these projects will come to fruition, the real estate advisory firm are confident that if even half of that number are developed, which is likely, then Dublin will have […]

10 years ago

Gardai are now searching for a man who is believed to be carrying a firearm in Dublin. The man in question robbed two members of staff at Greencastle Parade, Newtown Industrial Estate, Dublin 17 at 6.30pm last night. According to TheJournal.ie, the two victims of the crime were locking up the premises when the robber threatened them and […]

10 years ago

They may sleep all day and drink all night, but The Coronas are also known for doing a gig on occasion. The Dublin band have just announced that they’ll be playing at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 1 next year, with tickets going on sale next Thursday for €39 a pop. The shaggy crew are best known for tracks like ‘San […]

10 years ago

The John Lewis Christmas ad for 2016 is here and it’s called Buster The Boxer. It tells the story of a little girl on Christmas Eve, whose father is assembling a trampoline for her in their backyard. Once it’s been put together, a couple of foxes, a badger, a squirrel and hedgehog come in the night […]

10 years ago

Just when you thought we were in for a bit of a mild spell, we get this news. The day is set to be cool, bright and breezy with sunny spells and scattered showers, with temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees. That’s all fine. Tonight, however, is expected to be positively freezing, with temperatures set to drop […]

10 years ago

Motorists travelling on the Clarehall Road westbound this evening can expect delays on their journey after work. A collision took place before the Clonshaugh roundabout this afternoon and, while the wreckage has been removed from the scene, the build-up in traffic is expected to cause big delays. DUBLIN: Collision on the Clarehall Rd (R139) westbound just before the Clonshaugh R/A, […]

10 years ago

Think we all need a bit of cheering up today after that thing happened, so let’s all start focusing on Christmas!  Christmas is love, Christmas is life. With that in mind, we thought we’d share this picture from Dublintown.ie of Grafton Street looking all It’s A Wonderful Life-esque way back in 1951… Luckily we don’t have […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor’s honesty is as brutal as his fighting style, it would seem. Speaking to BT Sport in New York yesterday, interviewer Caroline Pearce couldn’t resist asking for the UFC fighter’s opinion on Trump, before he’d won the presidency. As you’ll see above, The Notorious doesn’t seem to be worried. READ NEXT: PIC: This 9-Year-Old Dublin Girl’s Response To Trump’s Win Is Absolutely Adorable

10 years ago

The world is still in shock from the fact that Donald Trump actually managed to become president of the United States, but here’s a little something to cheer us all up. Sharon Long caught a look at her nine-year-old’s iPod messages this morning when she found this adorable exchange between friends about the new leader of […]

10 years ago

Adelphi is offering their customers free Jägerbombs and whiskey today because Donald Trump actually feckin’ won. A representative of the recently opened bar, which is known for its savage hotdog selection and its Donald Trump urinal, explained last week that the drinks will be handed out because “we will all need a stiff drink if he’s the […]

10 years ago

A flurry of snow has just fallen outside the GPO this afternoon. Well, fake snow, but snow nonetheless! The precipitation was all part of #DublinAtChristmas, the launch event for the city’s festive season by Dublin Town, featuring Christmas trees, carol singers, Santa Claus, and even a reindeer. Take a look at the scene below.  It’s snowing on O’Connell […]

10 years ago

Lovers of our native tongue, unite! There’s now a social event that caters just for you: the Pop Up Gaeltacht. Taking place on November 24 at Bar Rua, the occasion is set to take place monthly at a different venue every time. Here you’ll meet like-minded Irish speakers who you can have the chats as Gaeilge with, and a few cheeky pintíns […]

10 years ago

Our love of The Simpsons and trivia have come together at last with this brilliant-sounding quiz. The Woolshed is hosting a quiz night next month themed around our favourite animated family, all in the hopes of raising money for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland. You can expect 10 rounds of nostalgic questions plus three challenge rounds with their own prizes (which […]

10 years ago

Low-cost airline WOW Air has just announced that it’s now offering flights from Dublin and Cork to Pittsburgh in the US from as low as €129.99. The flights will operate four days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and are set to begin on June 16 next year. And sure once you’re over there it’s only a hop, […]

10 years ago