Anybody who has ever worked in a shop will be able to relate to this video. Posted by Dave Sullivan on Facebook, the vid shows a retail worker’s honest reactions to the most common (and most annoying) problems they have to deal with from customers. Have a gawk. If we could be honest in Retail […]

10 years ago

HMV and Xtra-Vision started their Summer Salute Tour 2015 yesterday in HMV Dundrum and it will continue until September 3. Yesterday’s event was a signing by X-Factor finalists Only The Young, while the tour continues today with a performance and a signing from Irish singer Mary Coughlan at HMV Dundrum. Pic: Only The Young Later […]

10 years ago

You won’t need to worry about parking spaces or bike chains anymore: this new transportation device is small and light enough to fit in your backpack. Created by Japanese engineer Kuniako Saito, the ‘WalkCar’ is battery-powered, the size of a laptop and can hold weight of up to 265 pounds. The mini transportation device requires […]

10 years ago

The Harbour Hopster Fest is taking place this weekend at the Harbour Bar in Bray and it looks set to be an all-around good time for foodies and craft beer heads alike. This Saturday and Sunday will see a veritable smorgasbord of fine fare and cold ales down at the Harbour Bar to celebrate the […]

10 years ago

According to a recently released report, cases of chlamydia in Dublin increased by nearly a third last year. The report released by Well Women’s Centre revealed that the numbers of cases of chlamydia in 2014 were the highest in five years. The highest rate of positive tests occurred in the under 20 age group. The […]

10 years ago

A restaurant called Porndog is soon to open its doors in Dublin and we are decidedly intrigued by it. While details about Porndog remain vague, we do know they’ll have a selection of spicy dogs and growlers. At the moment, however, Porndog is still in the process of setting up shop. Here’s one of their […]

10 years ago

The weekend is upon us again and you’re looking for something to do. Small hitch though: you don’t want to drink. Pssh, ain’t no thang. We’ve got you covered yet again with these six wholesome activities for this weekend: Smithfield Market Fair Have a day at the fair with this monthly event in Smithfield. It […]

10 years ago

The folks at The Lighthouse Cinema have just announced that they will be screening a brand new sing-along version of Monty Python & The Holy Grail on Wednesday, October 14. The screening is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult classic, which follows the adventures on King Arthur and his knights on their quest […]

10 years ago

A few heads were turned on Dublin’s streets as this three-year-old boy was spotted cruising around driving a taxi. To celebrate their third birthday and to have a bit of fun with their customers, the folks at the taxi app Hailo put this three-year-old kid in the driver’s seat. Cue perplexed bystanders galore.

10 years ago

A recently published book has listed a walking trail that runs through the Dublin Mountains as one of the world’s most scenic walking routes. Stretching from Shankill to Sean Walsh Memorial Park in Tallaght, the “strenuous” 43km Dublin Mountains Way is featured in the illustrated 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die which has […]

10 years ago

These two Irish guys recorded themselves performing a bunch of ads on their phone and the results were hilarious. Posted by Podge Gill on Facebook and made with the help of his mate Emmet Collum, the Longford lads were on the way home from Cavan when they decided to write a few jingles for businesses […]

10 years ago

The recently opened La Creperie Pierre Grise is now offering an “enjoyable, rewarding French experience” at The Harbour in Greystones. Run by couple Alison Reilly and Julien Lefebvre, the new restaurant is a traditional French Crêperie, where families can have a meal out comprised of galettes, crepes for dessert and Normandy cidre. I’m a […]

10 years ago

Consider your Thursday night viewing sorted with this screening of The Big Lebowski taking place at Happenings Open Air Cinema in Merrion Square. If you’re unfamiliar with this hilarious classic from The Coen Brothers, The Big Lebowski sees The Dude (Jeff Bridges), and his friends Donny (Steve Buscemi) and Walter (John Goodman), get dragged into […]

10 years ago

JUST EAT have just released figures for their Irish users habits and it’s safe to say that we’ve really taken to the app. Having originally launched in 2000 in Denmark and here in 2008, JUST EAT operates the world’s leading digital marketplace for takeaway food as a simple and secure way to order from local […]

10 years ago

These Irish kids discuss what they would do if they could change the world and we must say they’ve got some brilliant ideas. Uploaded by Youth Tuber, a channel where Irish kids share their opinions in weekly posts, the video includes some interesting suggestions, such as a ‘technology moon,’ the abolition of schools, and slides […]

10 years ago

Construction of a new LUAS track line has begun on O’Connell Street this morning. The roadworks will mean the extension of the ban on cars travelling through College Green from 7am to 7pm on weekdays during the construction’s initial stage, allowing for the movement of buses and taxis only. Due for completion in 2017, the […]

10 years ago

McDonald’s is now running a trial on this new gourmet breakfast. The fancy new breakfast will include a brioche bacon and egg roll, Belgian waffles, corn fritters, and a Café Breakfast Platter comprised of sourdough toast, two pork sausages, scrambled eggs, wilted spinach, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, and tomato relish. According to Burger Business, the […]

10 years ago

Fáilte Ireland will work with Google over the next three months to capture many of our country’s remotest and most beautiful spots which have not yet been photographed. The Irish tourism organisation will borrow the Google Trekker as part of the search engine behemoth’s ‘Trekker Loan Programme’ to capture Street View imagery in remote places […]

10 years ago

A new plan to construct bikes lanes and restrict traffic on Amiens Street has been described as “anti-motorist madness” by a local councillor. The proposed plan is intended to allow the creation of a new cycle path between Clontarf and Connolly station. The proposal would see the cycle path on both sides of the road […]

10 years ago

Team Ireland will return to Dublin Airport tomorrow morning where a hero’s welcome is expected to take place. Having just spent two weeks at this year’s Special Olympics World Games in LA, the 88 Irish athletes did phenomenally well, having won an incredible 86 medals across sports like soccer, basketball, gymnastics, badminton, bocce, athletics, table […]

10 years ago

The very first Fiestaval – Temple Bar Food Festival is happening right now and it’s well worth checking out. Showcasing the very best of Temple Bar’s culinary delights, the festival will feature dishes from restaurants like The Chameleon, Klaw, Bar Pinxto, and The Boxty House. There is also face painting and a play area for […]

10 years ago

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning today and it looks like the rain will be torrential in many places in Ireland with winds up to 110 km/h, but this video is a reminder not to let the pesky weather stop our fun. Posted on Reddit, this guy in Leitrim wasn’t gonna let the weather […]

10 years ago

The Dublin Castle Sand Sculpture exhibition is once again taking place and there are some amazing pieces on display. In its fifteenth year, the annual display’s theme this time around is emotional states. The unique works of art are made using sand from river beds in Castecomer in Kilkenny, which the sand sculptors find works […]

10 years ago

If you fancy trying your hand at some baking during your day off tomorrow, this video for strawberry and cream cupcakes might be just what you need. Posted by chef Donal Skehan on his YouTube channel, the short video will tell you how to make these luscious treats with a simple recipe. All you’ll need […]

10 years ago

A Dublin man who has faced High Court proceedings to remove him from an allegedly unsafe former minesweeper vessel has appealed the court’s decision. Shane Kennedy has been living on the ‘Portisham’ boat since 2007 and it has been in Balbriggan harbour since 2010. Fingal County Council informed the electrical engineer that his vessel would […]

10 years ago

Hollywood actor John C. Reilly was recorded leading a sing-song in an Irish pub last night and he was actually fantastic. The star of Step Brothers and Guardians Of The Galaxy was spotted in a Clare pub leading a lively rendition of ‘The Wild Rover’ that managed to get the whole pub going. Having appeared […]

10 years ago

In this fascinating video from the RTÉ Archives, Dubliners on the streets were asked about their holiday plans. Filmed in 1973, the interviews reveal how much has changed in this country in the last 40 years. The commotion caused by the presence of cameras and the awkwardness of some of the interviewees just goes to […]

10 years ago

You can now play golf with a hurley and sliotar at the world’s first Poc Fada course at Howth Castle’s Deer Park Golf Club. The game closely follows the rules of a regular game of golf, only the choice of stick and ball have been altered. The use of various hurling skills have also been […]

10 years ago

This video pretty much sums up the experience of growing up in Ireland. Posted by Clisare and filmed with help from Charlotte Ryan, the video is based around #GrowingUpIrish tweets. Tayto sandwiches, Viennetta and immersion problems are just a few of the Irish experiences captured. Our only problem with the video is that it isn’t […]

10 years ago

A new website is trying to map vacant spaces around Dublin in order to put them to some use. Reusing Dublin asks its users to share information about the location of the capital’s unused spaces in order to identify opportunities for using the city more efficiently for the benefit of the entire community. How it […]

10 years ago

Many remember the Mosney Holiday Centre from their childhood days with fondness, but it’s pretty sad to look at now. Posted by Little Big Flix, the video was taken by a drone which flew over what remains of the Mosney Holiday Centre. Opening in 1982 in County Meath, Mosney was popular with holiday makers from […]

10 years ago

A website called Human is now allowing you to track the physical activity of people in Dublin using maps which are updated in real-time. Human has created an app that tracks all-day activity and calorie intake to inspires users to move 30 minutes or more, every day. By gathering data from their app users, Human […]

10 years ago

Dublin band Juhn Echo have just released a new single called ‘If I Go’ and it’s simply gorgeous. The folk/trad band whose name defies pronunciation is comprised of vocalist, lyricist and guitarist Niamh Regan, Hajime Takahashi on banjo, guitar, and mandolin, and Ultan O’Brien on fiddle, sansula, and vocals. The release of the single precedes […]

10 years ago

This Irish jokester strikes again with another Twitter gag, this time aimed at Lance Armstrong. He probably didn’t expect the fallen idol to actually respond though. You may remember Sir Michael of Waterford, we wrote about his habit of posting ridiculous notices not so long ago. This time the Waterford man has set his sights […]

10 years ago

A video has just been posted online that will remind you just how unbelievably beautiful our small country really is. Ireland South West was posted by Dublin-based Brazilian filmmaker Junior Braun on Vimeo, the video takes you on a tour across Ireland, visiting Dublin, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Clare. For all you people […]

10 years ago

Dublin City Councillor Deirdre Heney has confirmed that plans to introduce ‘play orders’ in the city are underway, which would see residential roads closed off to traffic for short periods to allow children to play on the streets. Now in the pilot stage, the initiative proposed by Cllr Heney in 2013 will first be tested […]

10 years ago

Watch as painter James Earley transforms the streets of Dublin with his art in this video from Visit Dublin. Coming from a family that had a stained-glass business called Earley Studios, James retains a sense of stained-glass in his style. The great thing about the artwork done in the street art realm is that it’s […]

10 years ago

A man has been awarded €4,250 after he fractured a tooth on a rasher in a Swords restaurant that he claimed was “hard like a brick.” 32-year-old Shane McQuillan was originally awarded €6,500 in general damages and €2,500 in special damages by the court, but this was reduced by Judge Patricia McNamara as she found […]

10 years ago

If you’re still searching for that perfect way to spend your Bank Holiday, the Beatyard Festival may be just what you need. The Bodytonic event boasts an array of awesome acts, with the likes of Four Tet, Neneh Cherry and Lindstrøm leading the line. The full line-up can be seen below. If the music isn’t […]

10 years ago

Check out this video where Irish people provide commentary as they watch some truly terrible American commercials. Made by the good folks at Facts., these intrepid reviewers sit through a bevy of American ads, including ones for an electronic store, Shake Weights, and a stick that’s supposed to replace toilet paper.

10 years ago

It’s one of the hottest issues of the day in Dublin: how do we get people to share the rooms without descending into this sort of bullshit? After this driver recklessly endangered a cyclist and tried to attack him, justice was served via a smack on the pavement – but not before much needless bitching […]

10 years ago

Trying to dodge the sauce this weekend? We know it can seem tough in this city, but we’ve got you covered as per usual with this selection of alcohol-free alternatives. Here are six wholesome activities you can do this weekend… The Importance Of Being Earnest Since we’re heading into a bank holiday, we can still […]

10 years ago

Humans of Dublin is teaming up with the Dublin2020 campaign to showcase 50 individual human stories, accompanied by portraits, around the streets of the city. The portraits were posted yesterday, under direction of Humans of Dublin’s Peter Varga, the personal stories are now in cafés, on walls, in windows and at different sites around the […]

10 years ago

So Team Southside had their say with this article. Now, however, it’s our turn. And hey. If you’re a southsider, fair play for reading this far, and welcome to the northside – where nobody gives a shit what school you went to, and the answer to that question will likely be “Who’s askin’?” So here goes… […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man with Down syndrome. David Dempsey (34) went missing in the Dublin 8 area yesterday around 2pm. David is described as being 5ft tall and 15 stone in weight. The missing man may be wearing a Manchester United soccer jersey and a baseball […]

10 years ago

Tesco stores across Ireland and the UK are planning to pull full sugar kid’s drinks of Ribena and Capri-Suns from their shelves in a bid to reduce childhood obesity. The chain has just announced that it will be removing a variety of sugary drinks aimed at children at the end of summer. The children’s category […]

10 years ago

“Good hard game of football.” Well, that’s an understatement, if this recently unearthed ref’s report is to be believed. Spotted on Reddit, the ref reported that he was called a series of unpleasant names – “blind bollox” being a particular standout – in what he said was the worst display of behaviour he’d seen in […]

10 years ago

A healthy eating charity is calling for €1 million from the government to combat food poverty. The call was made by Health Food For All (HFfA) after research revealed that food poverty is on the rise in Ireland with 600,000 people being affected by it in 2013 alone. The findings released by the Department of […]

10 years ago

Dublin City Council has proposed lowering the minimum standards on apartments in an effort to combat the city’s housing crisis. The new development plan would see the classification of studio apartments applied to private rental schemes that are 20% smaller than they are currently required to be. The ‘dual aspect’ requirement will be dropped, which […]

10 years ago

The news that it may not be possible to exhume William Butler Yeats from a grave in Drumcliffe has inspired a fantastic response from this gentleman. It’s been recently reported that Yeats, who was buried in France in 1939 and disinterred in 1946, had had his remains accidentally scattered among those of many other deceased […]

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