As I stared at a large metal pod standing atop hydraulic stilts being badly shaken, I began to question the wisdom of agreeing to this. I was at the Simtech Aviation at Dublin Airport Logistics Park and I wanted to try their flight simulator, but I really didn’t fancy getting thrown around like a rag doll on my first go.  Thankfully, the machine which I’d been […]

10 years ago

Commuting to and from work in Dublin can be a long and tedious process. In the morning you sit there half asleep and after work your brain is so overloaded you just don’t want to think. It’s time wasted where you just don’t want to do anything. So don’t waste it! Learn something new, hear […]

10 years ago

Payday isn’t too far away at this point — thank the babby Jaysus — and that means eating out will soon be a possibility once again! But where oh where to try next? Well, we’ve just spotted a new joint that you may want to pay a visit to: Morelands Grill. This spot has just […]

10 years ago

This new Dublin apartment building was designed to suit the needs of a wide range of people — whatever their situation. Neptune Apartments, the latest property from VERT, is located in the award-winning Honeypark Estate, Dun Laoghaire. Designed solely for the rental market, and loaded with amenities, they aim to make their occupants lives a lot […]

10 years ago

We’re looking for the biggest GAA fan in Dublin so we can give them the experience of a lifetime. We’re just sound like that. The prize is the ultimate Dublin GAA fan day out, which includes four tickets to the Leinster Final on 16th July. The winner and their friends will be picked up in a […]

10 years ago

We got the opportunity to see the best young artists in Ireland last Wednesday night from the comfort of our own office — and we were seriously impressed by what we saw.   The Lovin team recently moved into The Brickhouse at Clanwilliam Court, the newest development from Iconic Offices, a collection of vibrant and flexible […]

10 years ago

Each week, we focus on some of the best offices in Dublin and this time around we’re looking at Dropbox EMEA HQ on Hatch Street Upper. When it comes to being happy in your job, a comfortable work environment can make the world of difference — and we should know. If you’re starting in a new position, you want […]

10 years ago

By clicking on this article, we’ve just established that we have something in common — we both like free money. Lovin Dublin has partnered up with the good folks at Plynk for ‘The 10K Giveaway’. The first one thousand people to download the Plynk app will bag themselves €10 from the overall sum. Easy peasy, […]

10 years ago

If you’re undecided on where to go on holidays this year, let us make the case for Canada.  The second largest nation in the world is turning 150 this year and there’s plenty of reasons why you should pay it a visit: it’s got one of the world’s widest selections of doughnut shops, 2.4 million […]

10 years ago

Ah, chicken — was there ever a more reliable foodstuff? Ever versatile, the culinary possibilities that come with poultry are endless! And each more more delicious than the last. Why, you only need to take a look around Dublin to see what wonders can be achieved by the humble chicken… 1. Rotisserie chicken — Camden Rotisserie […]

10 years ago

Dubliners are a sensitive bunch. Lovin.ie recently looked at how to piss off every county in Ireland and that got us thinking about the good people of Dublin — and how we could really wind ’em up. All in the name of good fun, of course.  Now we’re not saying you should go around pissing […]

10 years ago

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest cities, but it gets even better once you’ve unearthed a few of its precious secrets. Sandwiched between green mountains and sandy coast lies a wondrous labyrinth of a city. Exquisite food and drink, world-renowned architecture, and rich history are just waiting to be discovered in every picturesque alley. […]

10 years ago

This poor lad was spotted ironing his shirt on Grafton Street this morning while topless, and we feel feckin’ freezing just looking at him. He was out promoting AppliancesDelivered.ie, but the real story here is that this guy, who name is Darren John King AKA Mr Ireland 2016, is at serious risk of getting a chesty cough.  I’ve had worse Mondays #IronMan #AllInADayswork #AppliancesDelivered […]

10 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 chocolate and booze, 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, […]

10 years ago

Well-known Dublin pub Ned’s Of Townshend Street might be demolished to make way for a new development. Irish investment group Tetrarch has lodged a planning application with Dublin City Council for a €65 million project that would involve the construction of a eight-storey budget hotel, an aparthotel, 21 apartments and a restaurant. According to Irishtimes.com, the major […]

10 years ago

We all know that stag parties can be obnoxious in public — a quick trip to Temple Bar can confirm that for you — but sometimes they’re just good craic. Take these lads in Dublin Airport, for example. Neil McIlfatrick recorded a video of a stag party from Antrim who’d entertained passengers awaiting their flights […]

10 years ago

You read that correctly: there’s going to be a day of free movies at a Dublin cinema today. The Light House in Smithfield is taking part in Cruinniú na Cásca, a series of free public events taking place in towns and cities across Ireland to mark Easter Monday, so they’re showing a bunch of Irish movies […]

10 years ago

A man was stabbed on Sackville Place near O’Connell Street last night. The victim, who was in his 50s, was rushed to the Mater Hospital after being stabbed in the stomach around 9.45pm. According to TheJournal.ie, no arrests have yet been made.

10 years ago

A scientific study has revealed what the only guaranteed way to avoid a hangover is and we bet it hasn’t occurred to a lot of you. It turns out the answer is not drinking a pint of water, or making sure you get a bit of heavy soakage into you before bedtime: it’s drinking less. […]

10 years ago

Our fascination with houses often leads us to look at enormous mansions and secluded getaways, but sometimes you just want to look at something that’s actually attainable. A beautiful home that you could genuinely see yourself living in one day.  That’s why this house on Kilmacud Road in Stillorgan caught our eye. It’s not a […]

10 years ago

We’re sorry to inform any tourists who may be reading this, but you’ve arrived on what is probably the worst day of the year for a trip to Dublin — thanks to Good Friday. You may want nothing more than to sit in a traditional Irish pub and have a pint of Guinness with the locals, […]

10 years ago

You can’t have an Ed Sheeran concert without a good proposal, and his gig at the 3Arena last night was no different.  While performing ‘Perfect’, one man in the crowd got down on one knee and popped to the question to his girlfriend, right where Sheeran could see him. The pop star gave his blessing […]

10 years ago

When you think of beer production, this is probably what goes through your head: long conveyor belts, robots squirting liquid into glass bottles and huge batches being thrown into trucks. It’s not a particularly romantic idea — but how does the little guy do it? We’re talking about the independent beer brewers here, those who do […]

10 years ago

Do you deserve a big, mouthwatering dinner with no nasty bill at the end? We certainly think so — and the good folks at Rennie do too. The heartburn and indigestion relief experts have given us a €100 voucher for Featherblade on Dawson Street to give away to one lucky winner, where they’ll be able […]

10 years ago

Kathryn Thomas and Kevin Kilbane attempted to traverse the streets of Dublin in wheelchairs recently in order to raise awareness for a very important issue.   The TV presenter and the former national football player were taking part in One Simple Change: The Challenge Access Campaign, which is hoping to make Ireland a more inclusive […]

10 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you’re feeling a wee bit unwell after pints all day yesterday So with that in mind we put together this list of the great Dublin walks, to get you off the couch and out into the fresh air. Wrap up warm, throw on the sunnies, and get your ass in gear. 1. […]

10 years ago

Ever wondered how long it takes for the passion to start dying down in a relationship? Well, according to science, it actually happens pretty quickly. Published in the journal Archives Of Sexual Behaviour, a study looked at approximately 3,000 couples aged 25-41 over a three-year period to monitor the peaks and troughs of their sex lives. […]

10 years ago

This week feels like it’s never gonna feckin’ end, but we’ve just been made aware of something that has improved our outlook immensely — a Ferrero Rocher cocktail is being served in Dublin right now. Urchin, the newly opened tapas and cocktails spot in the basement of Cliff Townhouse on Stephen’s Green, is offering this […]

10 years ago

Considering you clicked on an article about pugs, you’re probably something of a dog lover. If so, then we have just the club for you. The Dublin Pug Club has existed for years now and its purpose is simple: owners and lovers of pugs meet once a month for “walks and talks and photo ops […]

10 years ago

Getting the upper hand over your mates as an adult usually means being the last one standing after a lethal night out. But now there’s an easier way to prove you’re the champ of your group — with actual sports. Walking into Skill Zone is a bit like all of your Christmases come at once, for a […]

10 years ago

Long has San Lorenzo’s been a giant of Dublin’s weekend dining scene, but recently they’ve started serving weekday brunch too! How would you fancy trying it for free? Thought you might like that. The George’s Street restaurant has given us a brunch voucher to the value of €60 for one lucky winner, plus a friend, to use […]

10 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued enforcement notices to seven Irish food businesses in March and three of those were in Dublin. The first establishment in the list below was issued with a closure order under FSAI Act, 1998, where it’s deemed that there is or there’s likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health from the premises, or where […]

10 years ago

The internet has fallen in love with renowned pintman Paddy Losty.  Losty became an internet sensation following Publin.ie’s unearthing of a brilliantly captioned picture in a book called Dublin Pub Life and Lore by Kevin Kearns. The black-and-white picture of a middle-aged Dubliner had this caption: “Pintman Paddy Losty. Some of Dublin’s great pintmen have been known to put […]

10 years ago

If you grew up in ’90s Ireland, you almost certainly were a fan of The Den. The Network 2 children’s show was home to a variety of brilliant homemade and imported programmes that’ve been indelibly imprinted on our minds, leaving us forever grumbling about the state of modern kid’s TV. But how well do you really remember them? Enough to recognise […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen plenty of homes around Dublin that seem preeetty overpriced — but Mayflower House in Dalkey is not one of them. While it might seem from its understated exterior that the bungalow doesn’t deserve a price tag of €998,000, once you see its interior everything becomes clear. Bathed in natural light, which is assisted by the […]

10 years ago

A street artist referring to himself as ‘Tarbuck‘ has been incredibly active in Dublin in recent weeks — and we’re not really sure what to make of his work. The walls of Dublin are home to some much-loved, weird and wonderful art, but those who’ve stumbled upon Tarbuck’s graffiti seem to be left scratching their heads. […]

10 years ago

Storm troopers. Rebels. Darth Vader. The most memorable heroes and villains from the Star Wars movie franchise will be seen wandering Grafton Street today for a wonderful cause. The Disney characters are out in force because today is the fifth annual Wish Day, where money is raised by Make-A-Wish Ireland to grant the wishes of […]

10 years ago

Molloy’s is a bit of a Talbot Street institution and it’s about to get a whole new look — or rather, an old one. The pub is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Connolly Station, popular with tourists and locals alike. It’s currently closed as the final touches are being made to […]

10 years ago

There’s a pop-up about to open in Dublin and we’re thinking local foodies might just want to check it out. The House Of Peroni Presents: La Primavera marks the start of spring the Italian way, bringing the seasonal flavours of Italy to Meeting House Square in Temple Bar on Thursday March 30 and Friday March […]

10 years ago

There are certain Dublin-specific experiences that can momentarily make your heart stop beating. The reasons for this peculiar and worrying effect are varied: shock, awkwardness, or straight up horror. Have you had the misfortune of experiencing any of these moments? 1. When there are no Dublin Bikes left at the station Which comes with the sudden […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen a pricy pad or two around Dublin and sometimes we can’t help but be flabbergasted at those prices. For example, we’ve just stumbled upon a house in Dalkey that’s going for staggering €2,250,000 and from the outside it really doesn’t look like it deserves that sum. But then you take a look inside […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you just look at someone’s house and think to yourself, “you lucky fecker“. That exact envious thought is what’s going through our head as we look at St Ann’s in Malahide. Just look at all the fancy-sounding stuff it comes with: a Scavolini kitchen, French oak wide plank flooring and Italian porcelain tiling, Italian Crema Marfil marble […]

10 years ago

Chocolate is happiness — this much we know. I’m a fan of chocolate, as I’m a normal human being, and I find myself often going out of my way to seek out our city’s most indulgent treats. My research has been long and arduous, but I’ve always been a dedicated person. If you, like me, enjoy […]

10 years ago

Well folks, it’s seems pretty conclusive. According to a survey by the University of Leipzig in Germany, first born children tend to be more intelligent than their siblings due to the higher level of attention they receive in the first years of their lives. The research indicated that there’s an average of 1.5 IQ points […]

10 years ago

Every week we take a sneaky look inside some of Dublin’s best offices and this time around we visited Core Media in the SOBO District of Dublin 2. When you’re on the job hunt you should be looking at all the perks a new role has to offer and Core Media’s workplace has got perks a-plenty. […]

10 years ago

Aramark’s European Chef’s Cup 2017 was held in Croke Park park last Thursday, bringing together some of the best culinary talent on the continent to whip up the finest dishes possible. The event kicked off at 7.30am in the iconic Hogan Suite where six European Chef of the Year winners were pitted against each other […]

10 years ago

St Patrick’s Day, the day we celebrate all things Irish, is fast approaching and what better place to mark the occasion than the home of our most iconic beer: the Guinness Storehouse. We’ve teamed up with the good folks at Guinness Storehouse to kickstart Paddy’s Day festivities this year with a series of exclusive events […]

10 years ago

It’s hard to live abroad as an Irish person on St Patrick’s Day – you just can’t help but think of being back home. Luckily, worldBOX is helping you send a little bit of Ireland to your loved ones in distant lands. We’ve been given a bunch of worldBOXes to give away to three lucky winners, […]

10 years ago

There’s something about a beautiful home that’s just comforting, you know? You have all these shows like Room To Improve and Grand Designs that viewers obsess over because they give us a glimpse of what we could have if we could only get our act together. It’s the same reason we love gaffs like this place […]

10 years ago

Wheatus, the creators of the greatest song of your childhood, are coming to Whelan’s this summer. If the name of the band isn’t ringing any bells than the perhaps you’ll be more familiar with the banger that they released: ‘Teenage Dirtbag’. Sure they’re a one-hit wonder, but in fairness it’s worth seeing them for that […]

10 years ago