This has to be the most Irish bribery in the history of the state.. A 50-year-old man has claimed in court that he was “bribed” with bacon and cabbage to cut the back lawn of his mother’s house. Donal Cosgrave of Rathmore was defending himself in court because his presence on the property went against […]

10 years ago

Bono gets a lot of flack for trying to be that little bit too sound, but no one can fault him over his latest good deed.. During a show at Toronto on Monday night, the Dublin band invited a local U2 tribute act to step up on stage with them to perform alongside them. Lead […]

10 years ago

Bigging up Dublin’s fair city is kind of our bag, but we have to admit that beyond the city the county has plenty more to offer in sheer natural beauty. Plenty of folks leave the city these days to visit the West with its mythic charm, but you don’t need to go that far to […]

10 years ago

Housing activists have reclaimed a closed down hostel in order to provide shelter for Dublin’s homeless community, according to The Irish Times. Closed in 2011, the hostel which was formerly known as Bolton House and now renamed the Bolt Hostel, already had a history of housing the homeless prior to its closure. The building at […]

10 years ago

Remember this? Well, it turns out it came from this wonderfully gifted Waterford man – Sir Michael. And he’s recently posted a notice in Waterford in search of a like-minded individual who will help him bust a friend out of prison. Important notice I stuck on a bench in the park today. pic.twitter.com/kilCzRcKpU — Sir […]

10 years ago

Some of you may be in for some bad news, with the announcement that two Dublin food businesses were closed down by the Food Safety Authority in June due to unacceptable breaches of health and safety. The two Dublin-based offenders that were closed were D Limit African & European Restaurant on Ballybough Road and Pearl […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that burgers are a serious business here at Lovin Dublin and there’s a new place in town that is currently piquing our interest. With the intriguingly named Wowburger now open at Wellington Quay, we’ve had to investigate to see exactly they have to offer. Here are six things we know about Wowburger […]

10 years ago

Emma Murphy, health blogger and mother of two, posted an important video to her healthy mum’s blog. The awesome (and incredibly brave) 26-year old recorded the message in her home yesterday, telling her story of domestic abuse to raise awareness about a subject many fear to address. “I thought long and hard before posting this […]

10 years ago

A social media campaign has taken off to find an injured rescue dog who went missing from her foster family last week. The young whippet cross, named Gracie, disappeared from the family’s home in Knocklyon last Wednesday morning. Still no sign of little Gracie so please keep an eye out folks. She’s a rescue and […]

10 years ago

A man who travelled the M50 more than a thousand times last year, never once paid the toll and that it’s added up to quite a pretty penny – he now owes a whopping €155,000. He’s not alone either, with hundreds of people who drove through the barrier-free collection point in 2014 also dodging the […]

10 years ago

After getting royally screwed over with two fake tickets for the AC/DC concert on Wednesday night, Emma Carr and Aoife Gilmartin were up a certain creek without a paddle. Luckily for them, a couple of class acts overheard their plight and decided to gift the ladies their tickets free of charge. The girls want to […]

10 years ago

Good news for anyone on the jobhunt in Dublin as Irish company, Blue Insurance, intends to create between 45 and 145 jobs over the next two years. According to the Irish Independent, the company, which was formed in 2003, will expand across various departments including IT, call-centre customer services, management and administration in its Dublin […]

10 years ago

In a heartwarming move, friends of Clodagh Cogley, one of the victims of the Berkeley balcony collapse survivors, are organising a fundraiser to help those affected by the tragedy. The concert will take place later this month on Thursday, July 23 in the Academy in Dublin. Many acts have been confirmed for the event with […]

10 years ago

Here’s one for all you design enthusiasts: Fresh Talent is kicking off this weekend at ID2015 Design Hub in Dublin Castle. The exhibition aims to give the spotlight to emerging Irish designers who have graduated in the past three years. Curator Angela o’Kelly said of the event: “It is so important that young emerging designers […]

10 years ago

The Department of Transport is clamping down on road traffic offences from today with a fixed fine of €40. With May to September statistically being the most dangerous months for Irish cyclists, it’s Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe’s hope that the new fines will improve road safety across the board. “As a committed cyclist myself, I […]

10 years ago

As the Kids Go Free scheme kicks off for its second year, children from the age of four to 18 can avail of two whole weeks of free public transport services starting this Monday, July 6. According to The Herald, holders of child Leap cards will be able to travel for free on Dublin Bus, […]

10 years ago

You may be of the poor misguided persuasion that milkshakes and malts are bit, well, samey. My friend, I’m going to stop you right there: you couldn’t be more wrong. Let us educate you in the difference between the milkshake and the malt. What even IS a malt? The origins of the malt lie back […]

10 years ago

Later this week sees the return of The Laya Healthcare City Spectacular, Ireland’s biggest free summer festival. It’s running from July 10-12 in Dublin’s Merrion Square. After having a gander at what’s in store, we reckon this should be one to chalk down in your calendar. Here are our top 6 highlights of the Laya […]

10 years ago

It’s hot as hell at the moment but that hasn’t stopped M&S trying to get us into the festive spirit. Unveiling a line of goodies that will be in shops this Christmas season, the store made a few eyebrows positively arch with its proposed Prosecco-flavoured crisps. Made with a kind of pink glitter, the crisps […]

10 years ago

In this heat, we’re all prone to act a little crazy, which is exactly what these Dublin denizens are currently doing, taking to social media to alert the world of impending cloud-based doom. Our theory is that in the run up to Independence Day folks can’t help but think extraterrestrial invaders. @DermotTodayFM @todayfmofficial @metoffice #UFO […]

10 years ago

Following the success of the marriage equality referendum, Ireland has now got a well-deserved international rep as being loving and accepting towards the LGBT community. Now, according to Travel Weekly, it seems the tourism industry has picked up on this newfound image. Brendan Vacations, a company with offices in Dublin and California, has created a […]

10 years ago

The wonderfully bizarre Donnie Darko will be shown on the big screen at The Sugar Club this August 22. The cult classic follows Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal), a troubled teenager living in Virginia during the 1980s who’s saved from a falling jet engine by a giant rabbit named Frank, who also tells Donnie when the world will end. And that’s just the start of […]

10 years ago

The Artane Band will celebrate its 129 year association with the GAA with a special ‘Drum Off’ during halftime of today’s match. Today is ‘Artane Band Day,’ marking the long history of the group. To celebrate, there will be extra performances and recitals in Croke Park by the band. The highlight of the day will […]

10 years ago

We know that life in Dublin can be overwhelming at times, so we’re helping you keep your stress in check. This week we’re looking at group events organised by the website Meet-Up, specifically ones designed to help you relax, so you can avoid the high blood pressure, weight gain and sleep difficulties that can arise […]

10 years ago

4-year-old Cian McDonnell Lynch suffers from an extremely rare condition and has been given just months to live, unless funds can be raised to pay for his treatment. Cian suffers from a condition called Dyskeratosis Congenita. It caused the boy from Meath to go completely blind aged one, it was shortly afterwards that doctors noticed […]

10 years ago

President Michael D. Higgins signed the same-sex marriage into the Constitution just yesterday. The Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 was passed by the Irish people in last May’s referendum, but only formally became part of the Constitution yesterday. The #MarriageEquality Bill has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins […]

10 years ago

Tens of thousands stormed O’Connell Street today to say no to Irish water. While some might have thought the water protests were dying down, it now appears quite the opposite. The protest, which caused major traffic obstructions in Dublin’s city centre this afternoon, is the fifth major protest organised by the Right2Water group and their […]

10 years ago

Dublin2020 has teamed up with Rothar Cycles to create the Dublin2020 bike which is available for anyone in the city to borrow. The collaboration took place to create a special bicycle in order to generate awareness about Dublin’s campaign for European Capital of Culture, which this month enters its final stage. To promote the project, […]

10 years ago

Well, summer seemed to just fly by and now it’s officially the sunny season’s last weekend. But before it goes, we may as well celebrate it. Here we have assembled a selection of tracks to get you in the mood for heading out tonight, so you can bid the summer a fond farewell. Check out […]

10 years ago

This is the third award Dublin has received in recent weeks confirming what we already knew: we’re just a great bunch of lads. Having just received accolades from the Condé Nast Traveler and the Trazee Awards, Dublin shines yet again as it joins Galway and Cork in the top four friendliest cities in the world. […]

10 years ago

Have you ever just had one of those days where everything goes wrong and you just reach a point where you can take no more? Well, this guy certainly has. The video shows one man’s epic struggle against the vice-like grip of a tow truck. Watch the video to see what happened…

10 years ago

The weekend is here again and you intend to brave it without alcohol. A ballsy move. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back as usual. Check out the six wholesome activities we’ve hand picked for you to try out this weekend… 1. Waiting For Godot Here’s one for all you culture vultures, check out Waiting […]

10 years ago

Dublin Zoo is all about celebrating its youngest animals at the moment, what with their elephants’ first birthday party last week, and the zookeepers are now holding a competition to name their youngest Asian lion. The female lion cub was born to parents Sita and dad Kumar on June 25, but has since remained unnamed. […]

10 years ago

Celebrating 1,000 days in business, the ever amazing The Cupcake Bloke is offering a very special menu this weekend and we strongly recommend you try it for yourself. The Coppinger Row bakery asked their fans to vote on the selection they wanted for this coming weekend and the results were predictably delicious. The 1,000 Day […]

10 years ago

Vinyl & Wine returns with a special playing of ‘Back to Black’ on high quality vinyl with a special sound system at The Liquor Rooms this August 30. Following the release of the critically acclaimed Amy documentary, the organisers of Vinyl & Wine are gathering Amy Winehouse’s Irish fanbase for an intimate listen to her […]

10 years ago

Look, we’re not condoning weeing in public. It makes places stink, it’s a bit crappy for people who live and work nearby, and it quite literally constitutes pissing upon the city we all love. But it happens. And you could probably do with knowing where it happens, whether you’re pro- or anti-pee. So here are […]

10 years ago

Bill Hader of Saturday Night Live and Superbad fame recently appeared on the chat show Conan and demonstrated one of the worst Irish accents we’ve ever heard. Speaking to the Irish-American host Conan O’Brien, Hader said that after his recent promotional tour of Ireland for the movie Trainwreck, he found himself slipping into an Irish […]

10 years ago

The Lighthouse Cinema have just announced that tickets are now available for their screening of the Arcade Fire documentary The Reflektor Tapes on Thursday, September 24. The documentary offers a fascinating insight into the making of Arcade Fire’s critically acclaimed album ‘Reflektor.’ It charts the band’s creative journey as they lay foundations for the album […]

10 years ago

A Japanese restaurant has started serving curry that tastes like poo and we’re finding it all very upsetting. Created by the chef Ken Shimizu for Curry Shop Shimizu, the owner of the Tokyo restaurant wanted to create a dish that would remind him of the – oh dear God – flavours he experienced during his […]

10 years ago

It has just been confirmed that Ian Dempsey will be returning to our screens tonight to co-host The Seven O’Clock Show on TV3. Appearing alongside his TodayFM colleague Louise Duffy, the pair will be filling in for regular hosts of the show Lucy Kennedy and Martin King while they’re on holiday. Despite presenting a live […]

10 years ago

This video condenses last Saturday in Dublin into just one minute and lets you relive it. Posted by YOU4REEL.com on Vimeo, the video takes you from the LUAS around St Stephen’s Green and on a tour of the city centre, allowing you to forget for 60 seconds that it is in fact Monday again.

10 years ago

These guys took to the streets of Dublin to introduce visiting Americans to the great Irish pastime of hurling. Uploaded by the folks over at Facts., some of our neighbours from across the Atlantic prove to be surprisingly good at the world’s fastest field sport, but the others, not so much.

10 years ago

This young Irish singer has been compared to artists like Adele and we have no trouble seeing why. Áine Cahill, from Corratubber in Cavan, grew up with aspirations of being an actress and even playing Gaelic football for Cavan before falling into music. I don’t know if there was an exact moment when I said, […]

10 years ago

The stresses of city life can become too much for anyone, but there are lots of ways to deal with it. It’s all about mindfulness, being in the present, so we’ve had a look around to see what the capital has to offer in that department. Here are six great ways to de-stress in Dublin. 1. Exercise […]

10 years ago

It has been claimed by pest experts that spiders “as big as mice” may be trying to invade Irish homes. Speaking to the Star, Trevor Hayden of Complete Pest Control said that spiders up to 12cm long can now be found in our country, with similarly sized arachnids also being reported in the UK. Due […]

10 years ago

This new Lucky Charms milkshake infused with vodka is making the internet lose its mind. Posted on the food blog How Sweet It Is, the alcoholic dessert is created by adding the marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal to a food processor and blending it until powdery, while letting a few larger pieces remain. You then […]

10 years ago

Comedian, “gender discombobulist” and gay rights activist Panti Bliss received this message yesterday from someone (who can only be described as an ignorant dick) and she posted it straight onto her Facebook page. You can see the picture below. Pic: Panti Bliss / Pantibar Panti commented on the message: As always with these things, the […]

10 years ago

If you’re on the fence about whether or not to go out, we’re about to push you right off. And just to be clear, you’re gonna fall on the side of the fence that’s gonna party tonight (Ed’s note: it was clear). So to psych you up for a night of revelry, we’ve created a […]

10 years ago

Grafton Street saw queues of footwear-obsessed people huddled outside BT2 last night to get their hands on a coveted pair of ‘Yeezeboost‘ shoes. Designed by the self-proclaimed lyrical genius Kanye West, we also saw scenes like this a few months ago in Dublin, with some queuers being so anxious to have these shoes (that cost […]

10 years ago

Immerse yourself in a fantastical dual art exhibition called Cauda Pavonis and Bestia Fera Spiritus at GalleryX on Herbert Street, which opens at 6pm this evening. This will be the first Irish appearance of the Australian artist and performer Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule, who will team up with local talent Dolorosa De La Cruz for an alchemical […]

10 years ago