For the benefit of science, these brave men ventured where other Irish guys would dare: inside the pages of one of the world’s most popular glossy magazines. Uploaded by Facts., this video sees Irish lads read and provide an in-depth analysis of Cosmopolitan magazine. Check out the video above to see all the problems they […]

10 years ago

Vinyl & Wine returns today with a very special listening party featuring Michael Jackson’s classic album ‘Thriller’. If you’re unfamiliar with Vinyl & Wine, it’s an occasional event where listening parties for groundbreaking albums are held, and as the name suggests, they’re played on vinyl with an incredible sound system. In addition to hearing the […]

10 years ago

Well this happened last night. During last night’s forecast for TG4, weatherwoman Caitlín Nic Aoidh casually gave her weather predictions while levitating on a magic carpet. Check it out below. Spooky @Herdotie @JOEdotie #TG4 pic.twitter.com/FAghBI7Al3 — TG4 (@TG4TV) October 31, 2015 The TG4 weather has always been the cream of the crop. Aladdin hosting tonight. […]

10 years ago

Now this is kind of brilliant. Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor has legions of fans. Hit HBO show Game of Thrones also has legions of fans. Those who exist in the intersection between those two fan groups are about to have a nerdgasm, because Conor McGregor just released a video of him sparring with The Mountain […]

10 years ago

Well this is a worrying development. According to Snapchat’s new terms and conditions, they have the right to go through your private snaps and, if they so wish, share them with the public or with third parties. The photo app, which has 100 million daily users, included these terms and conditions when the app was […]

10 years ago

We didn’t think it could get much filthier than a munchy box: we were so wrong. We’ve had 3-in-1s (which some hated and others adored). Everybody liked a good spice bag. We all went crazy for the uber-decadent munchy boxes that emerged recently. But now, there’s a new kid on the block. The latest revolution […]

10 years ago

You gotta love when people put that little bit of extra thought into their Halloween costume, and this is one of those times. Feidhlim Mac Róibín from Blessington decided to combine two of his favourite TV shows for this year’s All Hallows’ Eve, Father Ted and The Walking Dead, and the result was predictably brilliant. […]

10 years ago

We heard a while back that this was gonna happen, but now it has finally come to fruition. Everyone’s favourite redhead is heading to Summer Bay for a very special episode of Home & Away this evening on RTÉ2. Sheeran will play Teddy (which as we all know is a funny way of saying […]

10 years ago

The Westboro Baptist Church are up to their old tricks again, and this time they’ve got Irish senator Katherine Zappone in their slights. If you’re unfamiliar with the church, the Westboro Baptists have made headlines several times over the years with their extreme homophobic views. They’re best known for holding protests where they brandish their […]

10 years ago

The National Transport Authority has just announced that changes to the prices of Irish public transport will come into effect as of December 1. While there will be increases in some areas of transport, the authority want to stress that these changes will be slight and will actually drop in some areas. Anne Graham, CEO […]

10 years ago

Written 100 years ago, this love letter was discovered in recent times in a Cork pharmacy. While performing renovations on Deasy’s Pharmacy in Macroom, Cormac and Irene Deasy uncovered this long lost note beneath the shop’s floorboards. The only name on the letter is John McCarthy, who was its writer. Pic: Irish Examiner The letter […]

10 years ago

It’s Halloween again, that special time of year when you try your absolute best to scare the shit out of people. Here we have an excellent effort in that department, with this video uploaded by Wolfgang Digital, where several people who attempt to use this particular lift find a terrifying lupine surprise waiting for them… […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor has sparked controversy with a recent Facebook post. The mixed martial artist made the inflammatory statement after pictures of him wearing a poppy at a UFC event in 2013 did the rounds on social media, ahead of the Poppy Day memorial celebration this November 11. See what McGregor had to say below. I […]

10 years ago

Here’s some fantastic news on a Friday: Ryanair are now having a massive sale on 500,000 seats from just €9.99. In an effort to give their customers a bit of a pick-me-up during the grim winter months, Ryanair announced this morning that they’ll be offering these extra cheap flights for November, December, January and February. […]

10 years ago

According to new research conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), herpes affects a staggering two thirds of the planet’s population under 50 years of age. The world’s leading health authority, who released other shocking research concerning the carcinogenic nature of processed meats earlier in the week, unveiled this new study on Wednesday. The research […]

10 years ago

Now this is cause for excitement. If you’re unfamiliar with poutine (we wrote a low-down about it a few months back), it’s a Canadian dish that’s essentially a fancy plate of chips, with cheese curds and a light gravy. It’s also sometimes known to be topped by meats or maple syrup. And it looks bloody […]

10 years ago

With the World Health Organisation announcing yesterday that the consumption of processed meats increases your chances of experiencing bowel cancer, yet another shocking revelation about sausages has arrived today: human DNA has been discovered in the foodstuff. The findings come were published by Clear Food Labs, who tasted 375 samples of sausages and hot dogs […]

10 years ago

Well this is certainly one way to deal with all the haters. The White Moose Café, which we talked about when it opened a few months back, has been courting controversy over the past few days with a series of alarmingly anti-vegan statuses. This isn’t the café’s first dalliance with controversy, having shamed a […]

10 years ago

A JobBridge position was advertised in Cork recently seeking a fully qualified vet, but only offered to pay them €50 a week. The internship was to take place in the Corrin Veterninary Hospital in Fermoy, Cork. The advertisement said that applicants must be willing to work for 40 hours a week for a payment of […]

10 years ago

This guy’s got mad Tinder game. If you’ve used the dating app, you’ll be familiar with the whole rigmarole of having to do a back-and-forth where you try to get to know the other person. A pain in the arse, basically. But this Irish genius, known only as Craig, has created a questionnaire that makes […]

10 years ago

The entire island of Ireland is about to experience a revelation of the spud variety. In a video uploaded by Foody Tube, we’re shown how to peel a potato with one knife moment before boiling it, then merely slipping the skins off. It’s so simple, yet so revolutionary. Your days of losing half a spud […]

10 years ago

Processed meats like bacon, burgers and hot dogs are have now been relegated to the same status as cigarettes, as new research indicates that they are causing cancer. The announcement was made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) today, whose studies show that red meat is also “probably carcinogenic to humans”. The IARC Working Group […]

10 years ago

Now for some brilliant news on a Bank Holiday Monday: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have announced this morning that they’ll be playing in the 3Arena next year. The duo behind ‘Thrift Shop’ will perform at the venue on Friday, April 15. Tickets will range from €46.14, and they go on sale this Friday, October 30. […]

10 years ago

What am I drinking? Blue Earl Grey, a blend of early grey (dark assam black tea), flavoured with bergamot oil, with the addition of a smattering of cornflowers. Where am I drinking it? Saltpeter at The Green Door Market, located in Newmarket just beside the new Teelings Distillery. Basically occupying the corner of a large […]

10 years ago

Just… just amazing. Check out the video above that was posted on the Facebook page of Francis ‘The Viper’ Higgins, where the Castletown hard man has to deal with nuisance phone calls from Adele. Hate when that happens. READ NEXT: Watch Ray D’Arcy’s Absolutely Cringe-Worthy Interview With ‘Jack Nicholson’ Last Night

10 years ago

So this happened last night. You may have heard reports of Jack Nicholson being spotted around Dublin this week, well the truth behind reports was revealed on The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ 1 last night. Cue an awkward-looking Ray D’Arcy, a cheated audience, and a thoroughly pointless interview… Check it out above. READ NEXT: […]

10 years ago

It’s the Sunday of a Bank Holiday Weekend, so the chances are you’re not feeling too well today. The best part of a hungover day is that it gives you a license to eat whatever you want, as it aids recovery (plus you deserve it for being such a trooper). While the temptation is to […]

10 years ago

There’s a lot of choice when it comes to brunch and lunch in Dublin (the difference between the two meals being a great topic of mealtime conversation), and all those options can make your head hurt. So today we’ve got you covered by making the decision for you: you’re going to The Old Spot. Here’s […]

10 years ago

Crowds gathered on O’Connell Street Bridge last night as the Dublin Fire Brigade rescued a man who was having difficulty in the River Liffey. The emergency services rescue boat was deployed to save the struggling man, with six fire engines arriving on the scene with crews from Dublin Fire Brigade headquarters and Donnybrook. #Liffey O’Connell […]

10 years ago

It’s always great to see a bit of good news, and this is positively great news. Four huskies had been stolen from their rightful Dublin owners recently, but thankfully Crumlin Gardaí managed to rescue them this morning. Check a look at the gorgeous newly recovered puppies below. Pic: Garda Síochána Pic: Garda Síochána […]

10 years ago

This is brilliant. You might have noticed that we’re partial to a good complaint, we loved when that girl wrote to IKEA about her dream bathrobe and when that guy had a terrible mix-up with a chocolate digestive biscuit. This latest complaint is right up there with the best of them. Dubliner Daniel Nugent contacted […]

10 years ago

Facts. are back again with a brilliant new video, this time Irish lads are trying to get their heads around female contraception. Watch as these guys take a journey through all the contraceptive options available to women and walk away with newfound knowledge and respect for the fairer sex, who clearly get much more of […]

10 years ago

Anyone who’s planning trips via the DART over the long weekend, take note. Due to engineering works, the rail service will not run between Pearse and Howth to Malahide station until Bank Holiday Monday. However, Dublin Bus will accept all valid rail tickets on buses between closed DART stations and the city centre. Bus transfers […]

10 years ago

Well this is breathtaking. At Lovin Dublin, we’re no strangers to the Irish Air Corps and their phenomenal aerial photographs, as we’ve assembled several collections with some of their finest pictures in the past. On another one of their flights over the capital last night, the Air Corps took this absolutely stunning picture of Dublin […]

10 years ago

At this point, you’ve probably seen the posters for the Bram Stoker Festival all over. But what’s it all about? Well my friends, I’m glad you asked. We assembled everything that you need to know about what’s happening in this year’s festival. Check it out below. 1. Maser We spoke about this mysterious structure which […]

10 years ago

Facebook has just confirmed that its app is responsible for draining your iPhone’s battery. While some users had suspicions this was the case for some time, the social media company has only confirmed the truth of it yesterday. However, the company have identified the source of the problem and are hoping to solve it. Ari […]

10 years ago

So here we are, at another bank holiday weekend: halle-feckin’-lujah. As brilliant as they are, every bank holiday comes the looming spectre of drinking far too much, followed by the inevitable hangover that turns this beautiful long weekend into a total misery. But there are alternatives! Check out our list of booze-free activities that you […]

10 years ago

There’s a lot of choice when it comes to brunch in Dublin, and all those options can be dizzying. But don’t fret, because we’re about to make it a whole lot easier for you by making an executive decision: you’re going to Elephant & Castle today. Why should you go there, we hear you ask. […]

10 years ago

Take a look at the video above, where a man calmly narrates the vandalisation of his car and home by his ex-girlfriend. After refusing to open the front door, this guy’s old flame decided to reveal her displeasure in a pretty violent way. While she’s destroying his things, he explains the history behind her behaviour… Watch as she keys […]

10 years ago

Today we all awoke to the news that one of the world’s greatest icons had passed away, leaving many of us in shock. The outpourings of love for the Thin White Duke have been seen around the globe, with our very own Roddy Doyle offering up a touching tribute. Fans made a pilgrimage to the […]

10 years ago

A newly released report has indicated that house prices in Ireland will increase by 5% this year. Conducted by MyHome.ie, the report states that the price inflation is due to the economic recovery and its attendant income growth. The price increase will be larger outside of Dublin, with Meath increasing by 16%, Galway by 12%, Kildare, Clare and Louth by 10%, and Cork and […]

10 years ago

Ricky Gervais feckin’ loves a bit of controversy, as he proved yet again on the Golden Globes last night. The English comedian does not hold back when he hosts the Golden Globes, having drawn criticism in the past for making insensitive remarks about the celebrities in attendance (like this intro for Robert Downey Jr). And this […]

10 years ago

Chances are you loved ‘Maniac 2000’ when you were a kid. Everybody did. So it was a masterstroke by young Pauric O’Meara of Tipperary (we like him already) when he decided to put his own acoustic spin on the Mark McCabe classic for a performance on last night’s The Voice Of Ireland. Watch the video above to see how he makes a […]

10 years ago

Has it been a busy first week back at work? If you haven’t had the time to browse through the site, fret not! Here’s a quick recap of the most read posts that popped up on Lovin Dublin this week. 1. This Is Hands Down The Best Foodie Shop In Dublin Read full article here. 2. 13 Places For An […]

10 years ago

We’re serious suckers for scenery porn and timelapse videos, put ’em together and you’ve got our attention. Mark Duffy uploaded this timelapse video yesterday highlighting the beauty of his Louth home, taking him over 6 months to complete and capturing over 37,000 photos in the process. In the video you’ll see stunning images of Cuchulainn’s Castle, the Cinema […]

10 years ago

Come Dine With Me is cringe comedy at its best. Everybody loved the show a few years back until we all kinda forgot about it (if you’re not familiar with the concept, it involves a group randomers competing to throw the best dinner party over the course of a week for a £1,000 prize), but we were abruptly reminded how gas it is […]

10 years ago

While we never got the white Christmas we were promised, snow has finally fallen this winter. But rather than being a source of childish glee, the heavy snowfall is proving itself a major hazard. According to AA Roadwatch, the Sally Gap has been closed due to the snowfall making roads treacherous. Similar conditions were flagged across Wicklow last night. […]

10 years ago

Ever find that when you sit down to watch some Netflix, you just can’t decide on anything? There’s just too much choice in any given category. If that bugs you, then this little discovery might be of interest: hidden codes have just been revealed which give users access to ‘micro-genres’. According to Gizmodo, an unofficial website has compiled lists of codes […]

10 years ago

Are you the type of person who scoffs at emojis? Then no wonder your sex life sucks. A recently revealed study by Match.com that surveyed 5,600 single online daters found that people who use emojis were more likely to have sex. In fact, 54% of emoji users said that they had sex in 2014, while only 31% of emoji-haters got their bit. match.com The researchers also […]

10 years ago

Ever wondered how a hit song is put together? Well these two Irish YouTubers have just demystified the whole process for you. Made by Cian Ducrot with assistance from Cian Twomey (the guy you recognised in the main picture), the pair break down the various stages song makers go through on their way to making a real earworm. By the end, they […]

10 years ago