Ingredients 2 shallots 1 clove garlic 200ml white wine 300g Arborio rice 1.5 litre chicken stock 50g mascarpone 25g butter 30g parmesan 1 bunch spring onion 1 bunch parsley 1 pack Rustic Rotisserie Chicken Salt and pepper Vegetable oil (small amount) Do you love meat? How about learning new things? If you answered in the […]

9 years ago

Here at Lovin Dublin, we’re all about the pursuit of pleasure.  Be it rich coffee, Michelin-star meals or days spent in utter relaxation, we’ve never met a form of luxury we didn’t like. And we’re pretty sure that you’re in agreement.  With all the stress that we deal with everyday, it’s about time that we all […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you love a big ol’ juicy burger  on occasion — but you may be ordering it wrong.  According to safefood, the all-island health body for food safety, there are serious risks of food poisoning associated with burgers cooked medium or medium rare. This is because food poisoning bacteria E.coli may be present […]

9 years ago

Everybody loves a good surprise. One of life’s greatest thrills is to open up a box and discover a mysterious present within. This bungalow on Portobello Road is not unlike a gift just waiting to be unwrapped. Once you step through those doors you’ll discover a gorgeously decorated little space, complete with a restored antique carrara […]

9 years ago

Coldplay’s gig at Croke Park last night was one that Dublin won’t be forgetting for a long, long time. The glimpses we’ve gotten from inside the concert were spectacular to behold, but the view from above the proceedings might have been even more impressive. The Garda Air Support Unit passed over the concert last night […]

9 years ago

On a lovely day in Dublin, there’s nothing better than making your way to your nearest park and lounging around on the grass.  Actually, there’s one thing better — having a big ol’ picnic at the same time. But then, picnics can be a lot of effort. I mean, who even owns a wicker basket? […]

9 years ago

They say that hunger is the best sauce, but we would argue that freeness is vastly superior. If you, like us, like your food to the price of zero euros, then you’ll want to take a little trip to Dun Laoghaire this afternoon to get your hands on chicken wings, burgers and chips gratis. The […]

9 years ago

As legions of adoring fans descended upon Croke Park last night for quite possibly the best Dublin concert of 2017, havoc was wreaked on public transport in and around Drumcondra. So some wise guy (or wise gal) updating the Dublin Bus mobile app thought they’d slip in some Coldplay wordplay to put a smile upon […]

9 years ago

Seems like you can’t even go out for a carton of milk without bumping into a celebrity these days. You might be having a pint in Hacienda, jogging in Bushy Park or even just strolling down O’Connell Street and you’ll probably meet an incredibly famous person just going about their business. For example, if you […]

9 years ago

Sadly, many of us were unable to pick up tickets for Coldplay’s hotly-anticipated Croke Park performance, with tickets selling out in less than one hour last October. However, there is another way to get up close and personal with a member of the soft rock quartet: literally just wait on O’Connell Street. It’s cheaper too! That’s where […]

9 years ago

Everyone’s favourite male model/dimwit Derek Zoolander is coming back to the big screen at Fitzwilliam Square this very evening! If you’ve never seen the 2001 comedy, Zoolander tells the tale of its eponymous hero, a three-time male model of the year who loses his crown to his most bitter rival, Hansel. This sets the ridiculously good-looking celebrity […]

9 years ago

Thrill seekers of Dublin, you’re gonna love Tayto Park’s newest high-octane water ride: Viking Voyage at the Park. Having only opened to the public on June 16, the attraction is the latest offering from the ever-expanding Tayto Park. The Viking Voyage Water Ride takes visitors on a journey through an authentic-looking Viking village and an epic […]

9 years ago

It appears celebs just can’t get enough of little old Hacienda.   Located on Little Mary Street, the under-the-radar pub requires you to ring a bell and answer a few questions before you can enter — which is a feature that the beautiful and the famous absolutely adore about the place. The likes of Ed Sheeran, […]

9 years ago

Ingredients 1 pack Henry Denny Meat Masters Rustic Rotisserie Chicken 75g finely shredded cabbage 30g finely shredded carrot 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons grated ginger root 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed chillies 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon […]

9 years ago

When it rolls around, Dublin Pride is always a celebration of equality, diversity and colour. You get the chance to see wondrous, heartwarming scenes all over the city that you won’t catch at any other time of year, but only blink and you could miss them. We want to find those special moments from Dublin […]

9 years ago

There’s a rare breed of fan that always goes the extra mile for their club, whose loyalty and passion to their sport goes above and beyond the call of duty. People who feel like they simply belong in this community. We went looking for Dublin’s biggest fans to see what makes them tick. These are the […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Fillet steak New potatoes Parsley Thyme Butter Asparagus Ballymaloe Steak Sauce If there’s one dish that should be in the repertoire of all home cooks – it should be the perfect steak. Such a treat to eat when out in restaurants, but given the cost, that isn’t something you can do every night of the week. […]

9 years ago

Every week, we focus on some of Dublin’s top offices and this time around we’re looking at Slack on Hatch Street, Dublin 2. Offices around the country may be familiar with Slack, since so many of us use the platform at work every day, but not many of you will know what Slack’s offices look like. Spoiler […]

9 years ago

Cat lovers, we’ve just learned of a cinematic event that’s got your name written all over it. Kicking off this Friday, Light House Cinema will be screening Kedi, a Turkish documentary that looks at the cat-filled streets of Istanbul, where thousands of the critters roam freely, and examines the various personalities that exist among them. Spoiler […]

9 years ago

One local man has decided to get himself a brand new tattoo — but he’s letting you pick it. That’s right, Steen Thomson has agreed to let our audience decide what illustration is going to be permanently grafted onto his skin. That’s a whole lot of trust. Don’t worry though, he’ll be in safe hands […]

9 years ago

For all his bravado, Conor McGregor is actually a pretty sound guy. He has no problem telling the world that he’s the hardest man alive but, in his softer moments, he doesn’t go shouting from the rooftops.  Like when he paid a surprise visit to Crumlin Children’s Hospital yesterday to say hello to all the little […]

10 years ago

Father Ted fanatics, your fantasy has just become reality: you can now attend a tea-based event featuring the Mrs Doyle. ‘Mrs Doyle’s Tea Party — The Batter Bake Off’ is taking place for the Stoneybatter Festival today, where Father Ted alumna Pauline McLynn will be hosting alongside Great Irish Bake Off presenter Anna Nolan to determine who’s […]

10 years ago

Going shopping seems great on paper, but often it can be a stressful experience — so we’ve decided to make it a little bit easier for you.  We’ve teamed up with Luas to help you get some much needed retail therapy in the most convenient way possible, by giving one lucky winner a €50 shopping […]

10 years ago

Comedian Ricky Gervais brought his new tour Humanity to the 3Arena last night —which was apparently a stormer — but many of his Irish fans were troubled by a tweet of his that went out before the show. Not that the tweet was offensive or anything, which you’d probably expect from the controversial jokester, but rather it was just wrong. […]

10 years ago

Summer holidays are fantastic, don’t get us wrong, but they can be fraught with embarrassment. Be it from childhood days or recent memory, we all experienced awkward moments when we ventured outside our cultural comfort zones — and still shudder at the thought. Let’s take a look at some of the most cringy experiences all us […]

10 years ago

There’s now an app out there that all you romantic types need to be aware of: Bloomtown. This is Dublin’s first flower-sending app and mobile site and it offers a unique twist on the old tradition, in that it lets you personalise your bouquet and send it with a selfie. So whether you want to surprise a family member, be […]

10 years ago

Are you stuck in a drink rut? Have you got a hankering to try something new? Tequila might be what you’re looking for. That might sound a bit hardcore to you, but hear us out! Forget any preconceptions you have of this particular drink, right now we’re talking about top quality tequila casually enjoyed either […]

10 years ago

One of Dublin’s most joyful, colourful and exciting annual celebrations is upon us once again: Dublin Pride. As per usual, there’s plenty of great stuff in store for the celebration — like the Queer History Walking Tour, Pride Day Brunch with Viva and Pantibar Pride Block Party — but the main event is surely the […]

10 years ago

Ever wander through your favourite neighbourhood in Dublin and think to yourself: “how much would one of these gaffs actually cost?” One such house on Cowper Road in Rathmines caught our eye recently, so we went and checked its asking price, out of a sense of sheer masochism. Sure enough, it comes with the eye-watering price […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Turkey mince Avocado Ballymaloe Jalapeno Pepper Relish Cheddar cheese Spinach Red onion Red chili Crusty bread roll We wanted to create a burger that was healthier than a regular beef burger but with all that delicious taste you’d expect. This gorgeous recipe only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish and with the […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of the year again where we come together for a week of festivities to celebrate the rich diversity of our fair city with Dublin Pride 2017. Pride festivals originated in the 1960s America as a show of, well, pride in the face of violence and oppression towards the gay community. Since then […]

10 years ago

A major event is taking place around the world this month, including Dublin, and we want to help you take part.  This June 17 is Moët Party Day, an annual celebration of the champagne of Moët & Chandon, which is now in its 274th year of existence.  And considering its a fixture at Hollywood’s Golden Globes, they must […]

10 years ago

People of Dublin, we want to give you a whopper voucher for a Dublin eatery — all you have to do for your chance is tell us a memorable story from a holiday you’ve been on. To celebrate the start of summer, we’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Orangina, who recently launched new limited […]

10 years ago

If you’re a meat lover, prepare to get excited about today’s big competition. We’ve teamed up with Big Al’s, the purveyors of Irish beef, to give one lucky reader a catered BBQ in their own backyard, complete with DJ and the Big Al’s burger truck, for a group of 20 people. Entering our competition is […]

10 years ago

A ‘suspicious device’ was discovered under a car in Dublin this afternoon. Gardai and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit quickly arrived on the scene at St Aidan’s Park in Marino to investigate, according to DublinLive.ie. A spokesperson for the Gardai said: “Gardai were alerted to an incident in St Aidans Park, Marino, Co Dublin this afternoon […]

10 years ago

If you’re a movie fan who’s still a child at heart, you’re gonna love the Light House Cinema’s programme of Films You’d Love Your Kids To See. This is the third year running of the popular movie season, which features a collection of the best films from our childhood that we’d like the younger generation to […]

10 years ago

Liam Gallagher dedicated one of his songs to the victims of the Manchester attack during his show at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin last night. Before launching into ‘Live Forever’, the former frontman of Oasis spoke to the crowd, saying: “I want to dedicate this to the people who died in Manchester. This is for them”. […]

10 years ago

Two Dublin beaches are closed to the swimmers and bathers due to high levels of sewage in the water caused by heavy rainfall in the last week. Dublin City Council issued a temporary prohibition order for Dollymount Strand and Sandymount Strand after testing samples of the beaches’ water.  It is not yet clear when the ban […]

10 years ago

There’s been a lot of talk of Conor McGregor making a leap into the acting world and there’s one larger than life role in particular that he’d be absolutely perfect for: James feckin’ Bond. The Buzz With Jamie Jay Car took to the streets of Dublin to try to convince people that The Notorious had […]

10 years ago

How does one improve on the classic Irish tune that is ‘The Auld Triangle’?  Easy really, simply take Pearl Jam’s frontman Eddie Vedder, add local legend Glen Hansard and get ’em to do their own rendition of the song on stage at the 3rena. Check out the video above to see how much the crowd […]

10 years ago

The weekend — and payday— is nearly upon us! So what better way to celebrate it than by trying something new? We’ve teamed up with Heineken, who invite you to discover their recently launched Wild Lager called H41, to help you discover some new things that have sprung up around Dublin. Be they new dishes, […]

10 years ago

This week, Andy Ferreira from Cask in Cork was named as the World Class Bartender of the Year at the Irish final in Zozimus, with a little help from John Torode, co-host of Masterchef UK who joined the judging panel for the second time. World Class is a programme dedicated to nurturing the very best bartending talent both nationally […]

10 years ago

There’s a special place in our heart reserved for gorgeous homes and we’re pretty sure you do too, since you clicked on this article. If you, like us, value cosiness over size when it comes to houses, then you must love a good cottage, like this beaut located in Glasthule Village. Built way back in the 1840s, […]

10 years ago

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but we kinda like food here at Lovin Dublin — which is precisely why Taste of Dublin is something we can get behind.  Returning to the Iveagh Gardens from June 15-18, this Dublin food festival has tonnes in store for lovers of all things delish.  Every year there’s a different theme and […]

10 years ago

Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is finally over: the best bartender in Ireland has just been named. Andy Ferreira from Cask in Cork was crowned World Class Irish Bartender of the Year 2017 at the prestigious competition in Zozimus on Tuesday, May 30. Ferreira competed against top bartenders from across the nation, including Aidan Mulvaney from An […]

10 years ago

The House of Peroni is now open and here’s everything that you can you look forward to, whether you’re in the mood for after work drinks, a brunch to remember, or a masterclass in the culinary arts. You’ll find the residency on the rooftop at 1 Dame Lane where you can enjoy some of the […]

10 years ago

Taste of Dublin is the biggest event on every foodie’s calendar and rolls into the Iveagh Gardens this month. There’s nothing better for getting rid of stress than spending some quality time with your mates so we want to help you to gather a crew, head down and enjoy the day – without breaking the […]

10 years ago

Cider lovers, your attention please! There’s a new beverage on the block that you need to be aware of: Outcider. If you’re tired of the same old thing, if you’re looking for something a little different, something new, you needn’t look any further. You can also taste something different while doing something different, by attending the […]

10 years ago

Keep your eyes peeled for these canvas bags that’ll be popping up around Dublin over the next five days — we promise it’ll be worth your while. This is not the work on mischevious divils, oh no, these are actually presents meant for the curious people of the city: inside each bag is a chance […]

10 years ago

You’re feeling shook right now, aren’t you? I know this not because I’m psychic, but because you clicked on an article with ‘hangover’ in the title. But we can help. You might be one to suffer hangovers in solitude and silence, but we suggest you invite some fellow suffers around to endure this day together […]

10 years ago