Drivers intending to use the M50 northbound have been advised to avoid if at all possible due to disruptions caused by a major road accident.  The seriousness of the incident has resulted in the J4 Ballymun being closed for the last few hours resulting in queues of traffic stretching beyond J5 near Finglas. The accident took place around 5.30pm today and one person has been […]

10 years ago

Have you got an idea that’s so shit hot that you’re confident enough to pitch it on television in front of the country’s most successful business people? If so, step right into the Dragons’ Den. The eight season of the RTÉ show is set to kick off sometime in spring and applications are now being accepted […]

10 years ago

If anyone ever doubted that Conor McGregor would make the transition to acting at some point, this ad surely settles it. The Crumlin native demonstrates decent comedic acting chops in this ad for the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, where the cocksure martial artist decides to try his hand at horse racing with the help of a bumbling trainer (Jon Lovitz). It’s a bit weird to see […]

10 years ago

Lovers of fine dining, we’ve a bit of bad news for you – Heron & Grey is all booked out until August of this year. If you’re unfamiliar with the Blackrock restaurant, it attracted a lot of attention back in October for bagging its first Michelin star, the only new star that Ireland picked up at The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland […]

10 years ago

Ever since Michael D Higgins first appeared in tea cosy form on Gogglebox Ireland, the entire nation has wanted their own one – and now it seems our collective prayers have been answered. One Reddit user posted a picture yesterday showing off their aunt’s “army” of Michael Tea Higgins and they’re just glorious. No exaggeration. You’ll find these adorable little creations in Dublin craft shop […]

10 years ago

It’s times like this, when you’re completely broke after Christmas, that you truly envy the filthy rich. Not only can they still afford to eat lunch out in January, the lucky feckers also get to live in gaffs like this. Located at 49 North Great Georges Street, this four-storey townhouse is currently going for a whopping €2,250,000. A prime […]

10 years ago

Independent TD Shane Ross caught a Dublin bus this morning and let his Twitter followers know all about it with this selfie. Travelling to work today on a wonderful 44bus! pic.twitter.com/4M2prQzkW6 — Shane Ross (@Shane_RossTD) January 3, 2017 Bus is warm . Leap card great .Flew thro Stepaside , Sandyford ,Dundrum and Milltown. One less car on […]

10 years ago

The cleanest and most littered places in Ireland have just been revealed by a new survey. Conducted by Irish Business Against Litter (Ibal), the research found that two of the most littered spots in Ireland are in Dublin: Ballymun and the north inner city. Galvone in Limerick has been found to have the biggest rubbish problem. Of the urban areas surveyed […]

10 years ago

A man is in a critical condition after a serious collision this morning. This incident took place around 7.30am on the Forest Road between Boroimhe and Rivervalley in Swords.  According to Independent.ie, the car crashed into an earth bank on a bad bend and overturned, causing head injuries to the driver. He was rushed to Beaumont Hospital shortly afterwards. Traffic diversions […]

10 years ago

Who knew the men of Dublin were so sartorially elegant? Style authority GQ, apparently. Every year the men’s magazine ranks the 50 best dressed men in the world and this time around a few true-blues managed to make the cut. Grabbing the top three spots on the list were Luke Evans (three), Eddie Redmayne (two), and […]

10 years ago

This is pretty damn cool. Designer and photographer Philip Joyce took two photographs in the exact same spot in the Phoenix Park but six months apart, and this stunning picture is the result… 6 months apart – Winter and Summer in the Phoenix Park. @LovinDublin #PhoenixPark #lovindublin pic.twitter.com/uR53233Y0k — Philip Joyce (@iamphilipjoyce) May 29, 2016 READ NEXT: This Phibsboro Bar Will […]

10 years ago

If you grew up in ’90s Ireland, chances are you were a fan of The Morbegs. Two fuzzy monsters with goggly eyes and spotted socks for ears, when you think about it, Molly and Rossa would be pretty damn freaky in real life. This fan-made trailer is the gritty re-imagining that was always bound to happen… The petition […]

10 years ago

A man in his twenties was rushed to hospital after being violently assaulted by a weapon-wielding attacker in West Dublin yesterday afternoon. The victim’s hands were badly injured by an attacker’s weapon, possibly a hatchet, in what’s thought was an effort to protect his face. His head also sustained wounds during this attack.  According to Independent.ie, the incident took place […]

10 years ago

I don’t know about you, but I genuinely find it difficult to watch live Irish television. It’s my overactive cringe reflex. Any given episode of an Irish show is likely to contain at least one shudder-inducing moment.  Want a few examples of how bad it can get? Take a peek below, my friends… 1. When Pat Kenny tore […]

10 years ago

Homelessness activists have taken over an unoccupied building containing 60 apartments on the Finglas Road this week. The group known as Premier Love Project entered the NAMA-owned property on Wednesday night. It’s located at the site of the old Premier Dairies on Finglas Road. According to The Irish Times, the group is not part of Apollo House’s Home Sweet Home activists, but […]

10 years ago

A new survey from Dublin Chamber of Commerce has revealed the top six concerns of employees in the capital. During the first 10 days of December 298 local companies were surveyed to determine what problems affect staff the most. Unsurprisingly, housing proved the major source of concern, with the cost of housing being named our biggest problem.  Take a […]

10 years ago

Let us introduce you to your new favourite app: Instabridge. It’s going to make connecting to new wi-fi sources a whole lot easier, my friends. It’s a brilliantly simple idea, Instabridge is a wi-fi sharing network that’s growing all the time, currently boasting over three million wi-fi locations and their passwords.  With the app on your phone, you […]

10 years ago

Des Bishop fans, you’ll be delighted to know that your favourite Irish-American comedian will be performing for just €10 tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday night at the International Comedy Club. Bishop will be at the Wicklow Street venue to test out material for his upcoming tour One Day You’ll Understand, so that’s why you’re getting those sweet, sweet bargain […]

10 years ago

I attended a house viewing in Ranelagh with my partner recently. We’d gotten there right on time and we were initially heartened by the fact that we were the only people there. For once, we fancied our chances. Until another couple showed up one minute later. Quickly followed by another. And another. Before we knew it, within a […]

10 years ago

Dublin-based comedy act Foil Arms and Hog go political with this rib-tickling take on what the UN’s New Year’s resolutions would sound like… READ NEXT: The Weather Forecast For NYE Is Here… And It’s Not Looking Good

10 years ago

Maybe it’s a combination of the flouting of mealtimes and the absence of work responsibilities, but the Christmas holidays have a peculiar effect on your perception of time. Dublin-based illustrator Twisted Doodles sums up the phenomenon with this wonderful A Christmas Carol-inspired drawing… Same. READ NEXT: WATCH: Glen Hansard’s Christmas Day Performance At Apollo House

10 years ago

A man was knocked down in a possible hit-and-run in North County Dublin last night. The victim was found about two kilometres from Loughshinny near Skerries at about 1am or 2am last night. Broken glass and plastic were found at the scene, leading gardai to suspect that a hit-and-run may have occurred. According to Independent.ie, the man sustained serious […]

10 years ago

There’s no place quite like Ireland. It’s a combination of so many unique traits that make the Emerald Isle the jewel of a country that it is, that make it an extra special place to return to for Christmas. These are the signs you’re back in Ireland. 1. Once again you’re on the hunt for ‘the shift’ […]

10 years ago

With so many people heading back to their hometowns for Christmas, we thought we’d take a look at some of the things we all experience when we head home after a long absence… 1. That sweet feeling of homecoming You’re relating to Chris Rea so hard right now. 2. You get nostalgic about all the things you […]

10 years ago

Christmas is a time for being with family… except when you can’t. When you think of Christmas, it’s generally the thought of being surrounded by family, fairy lights, a mountain of presents and a massive dinner. But when you’re abroad for the festive season, things tend to be a lot different. This is what you […]

10 years ago

At Christmas, we can’t help but think back to those magical childhood memories we had in the ’90s, but kids these days have things a little different. Uploaded by Youth Tuber, this video shows kids explaining what an ‘Irish Christmas’ means to them…  Spoiler alert: apparently pogs are no longer a thing. READ NEXT: 13 Things You’ll Remember If You Experienced Christmas In […]

10 years ago

There’s been a phenomenal outpouring of support for the activists currently occupying Apollo House – and here’s one more way you can help. The doughnut purveyors at Aungier Danger have decided to help out Home Sweet Home Ireland by giving them all the profits made from the sale of their ‘Crime Scene’ doughnut today. If you’ve never had one of these beauts before, […]

10 years ago

The Dublin institution that is Leo Burdock’s has made a brave new move by transforming one of their locations. The chipper chain has redesigned their Tallaght spot to look more ‘trendy’, according to a spokesperson. The move comes after the recent closure of Burdock’s Phibsborough branch, due to declining interest from locals. There are six remaining Burdock’s […]

10 years ago

Eat like a king while giving to charity by going to Pitt Bros’ Christmas Eve event. The BBQ joint is offering a €10 deal for all-you-can-eat grub (within reason, this is for charity and they’re hoping to serve as many people as possible). The whole menu will be included in the deal, so you can enjoy barbecued delights […]

10 years ago

Why send a Christmas card when you can send a frickin’ music video? That’s what this local company thinks, at least. Private investment company Broadlake sent out an email recently to spread some festive cheer through the medium of lip syncing. Specifically to East 17’s Christmassy-but-not-really ‘Stay Another Day’. As you do. READ NEXT: This Blanchardstown Shop Posted Its […]

10 years ago

People are incredibly angry and frustrated by the government’s reaction to the current situation at Apollo House. Having been occupied by activist group Home Sweet Home to house Dublin’s at risk homeless, especially during the winter months, the city council has granted permission to demolish the building. The receivers of the building are at the High Court this […]

10 years ago

A breakdown on the M50 has caused big delays this morning. According to AA Roadwatch, the incident took place on the motorway’s southbound right lane just before J9 Red Cow, resulting in delays all the way back to J7 Lucan. The car has since been moved to the hard shoulder but traffic remains moving slow. READ NEXT: 7 Fantastic Xmas Presents You Can […]

10 years ago

Working during the festive season can be a pain because you’re usually hungover to some degree. Yesterday, Zippys Alterations in Blanchardstown wanted to let its customers its opening hours over the next week – including a handy little note for each day. Have to applaud that honesty. READ NEXT: Every Single Rose, Celebration, Quality Street And Miniature Hero – Ranked From […]

10 years ago

Hozier made a surprise appearance at Apollo House this afternoon. The closing act at a ‘singalong’ featuring giants of the Irish music scene, like Glen Hansard, Kodaline and Liam Ó Maonlaí, the artists had assembled to help raise awareness of the occupation of the NAMA-owned property Apollo House by activist group Home Sweet Home, who have been using it […]

10 years ago

Some DARTusers  can expect delays of up to 25 minutes today. Services were temporarily suspended this morning as paramedics were on the scene tending to a passenger who required medical attention at Tara Street station. While services resumed relatively quickly, southbound DART and commuter services will feel a knock-on effect of 25-minute delays for the rest of the day. READ NEXT: Dublin City […]

10 years ago

If you’re a Bank of Ireland customer, be wary of this scam currently doing the rounds. An email is being sent out claiming that the recipient has been locked out of their online banking and that they need to enter their details in order to correct this error. If you’re Bank of Ireland customer and you’re fearful […]

10 years ago

If you were dreaming of a white Christmas, dream on – looks like we’re in for a tempestuous one. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for the whole country this festive season, with a stormy spell looking “likely” later this week. While they have few details on the situation just yet, the meteorologists have said that the stormy […]

10 years ago

If you love Glen Hansard as much as you love freebies, you really need to head to Poolbeg Street this lunchtime. The Frames’ frontman will be doing a bit of a singsong outside Apollo House today and you’re all invited. We’ll sing a few songs at lunchtime tomorrow our side the Apollo mission! Poolbeg st, 1-2pm […]

10 years ago

Great news just in for Mean Girls fans with the announcement that the film will be screened at The Sugar Club, followed by a Mean Girls-themed prom this July 24. Attendees to the screening of the 2004 classic are invited to come in pink, costumed as a plastic, or even dressed as a Mathlete for […]

10 years ago

Your prayers have been answered. There’s a Coppers Gold Card up for sale online – and it comes in at just €250. Posted by Hurley21 from Blackrock on Adverts.ie, this “rare piece of card” will allow you and one friend to skip the Copper’s queue all year round. We defy you to read below and […]

10 years ago

The Restaurant is coming back for a new season on TV3 and it’s looking for diners to fill up their tables. The imaginatively named show with a loyal following has just announced it is looking for people to participate in the new season. “We are looking for passionate foodies and budding critics to dine with […]

10 years ago

Several Eason stores have had to be instructed not to place the new ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ novel and Paul Williams’ book on Graham Dwyer beside one another. A social media storm ensued after a number of pictures revealed that copies of ‘Grey’ and ‘Almost A Perfect Murder’ were being placed next to each other […]

10 years ago

An Irish woman’s complaint on Marks and Spencer Facebook page has gained a lot of support over the weekend. After bringing her parents to the M&S branch in Blanchardstown, the family of Marie Byrne were shocked and horrified to discover their tea was extremely weak. With more than 9,000 people having liked Ms Byrne’s comment, […]

10 years ago

Good news for Parisian cyclists – it’s just been announced they will be allowed to ride straight through red lights. The decision was made after tests proved the move would not lead to accidents, but in fact would allow cyclists greater freedom in movement and reduce the chances of collisions with cars. Signs will indicate […]

10 years ago

MART – the visual arts organisation based in the old fire station in Rathmines – has learned that it may soon be kicked out of its current location due to plans to redevelop the site. Curators Ciara Scanlan and Matthew Nevin have heard from sources at Dublin City Council that there is a development plan […]

10 years ago

Anybody who has looked for a place recently in Dublin – or is looking right now – will definitely be able to relate to this post. Spotted on Reddit, this is an ad for a room in a caravan where you’ll be living with four Brazilian guys, two Italian women and a mysterious dude named […]

10 years ago

Bono’s daughter may have done some serious emotional damage to her dad by making him sit through her nude scenes in her latest acting role.. The 24-year-old is currently starring in Steven Soderbergh’s medical drama, The Knick. alongside Clive Owen and according to the Independent, she had to force her parents to watch it, including […]

10 years ago

In case you missed it, Fox news anchor Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery caused quite a stir by calling Rory McIlroy a leprechaun live on air earlier this week. The reporter probably felt the need to explain her actions after getting lots of flack online. Don’t expect any remorse from the anchor though, as you’ll see in […]

10 years ago

With the McGregor Vs Mendes fight taking place this Sunday morning at 5.30am, most of your regular spots to watch a fight won’t be showing it. However, you might be able to watch the big showdown in one of these places… Ireland’s biggest screens at the Pavilion at Red Cow Complex will be showing the […]

10 years ago

Irish Defence Forces are practicing with cannons today in the Phoenix Park. The noisy rehearsal comes ahead of a German state delegation, including German President Joachim Gauck, that will visit Ireland next week. Apparently a 21-gun salute is customary for such an occasion – who knew?! If you’re questioning the wisdom of firing cannons in […]

10 years ago