Dublin band Keywest were performing in front of Stephen’s Green this afternoon to raise awareness for the plight of the city’s buskers. The band have been the driving force in the creation of the group Dublin City Buskers (DCB) and are attempting to gain support from the public to to prevent Dublin City Council from introducing […]

10 years ago

There’s no event more exciting for Irish rugby fans than a clash with the English – so here’s a chance for two lucky people to see the epic 6 Nations showdown between the bitter rivals at Twickenham Stadium this February 27. This exclusive prize comes courtesy of Glenisk, as part of their new #eatlikethem campaign, and the lucky winner of their VIP package will bag themselves 2 tickets to […]

10 years ago

If you’re a Father Ted lover (and I’m betting you are cos you clicked on that headline) you’ll surely be familiar with Father Todd Unctious. Played by Gerard McSorley, the touchy-feely priest appeared in the classic Christmas episode of the Channel 4 series, impersonating a college mate of Ted’s in order to get his hands […]

10 years ago

You may not know this but House Of Cards was originally an English TV series, that was itself based on a novel. Well if it could be remade for American viewers, why not for Irish viewers? This video gives you a glimpse of what that would be like. Think about it, there’s tonnes of political intrigue and dodgy characters in Irish […]

10 years ago

It’s been announced that workers in Ireland’s 999 call centre will go on strike sometime before the General Election. The staff of Conduit Global, who runs Ireland’s call centres for the emergency services, voted by 88% in favour of the 12-hour stoppage. Conduit Global claims that the strike action is uncalled for as they have made efforts […]

10 years ago

A new survey has just revealed what guys and gals don’t want for Valentine’s Day, and we’ve a feeling many of you may want to reconsider your plans. Carried out by Durex Ireland as part of their Cut The Clichés campaign, the condom company surveyed 1,000 Irish adults to find out what were the worst, most clichéd presents they could […]

10 years ago

Talks have failed with Luas staff and their planned two-day strike is set to go ahead this Thursday and Friday. Affecting 90,000 people per day, the industrial action is going forward because Transdev (the company that operates the Luas) has refused to meet the demands of its employees.  According to The Irish Times, Luas workers are reportedly seeking increases in pay between 8 and […]

10 years ago

An infographic has just been released that reveals the most important things to Irish people in 2016. Conducted by B&A on behalf of Ulster Bank, the survey was carried out using 1,000 Irish participants over the age of 16.  The research ranked the top five things that really mattered for the Irish, in first place was health (72%), […]

10 years ago

God bless photoshop. With Irish politicians posting boring pictures of their faces everywhere in the run up to February 26’s General Election, many have taken to improving their posters; which is exactly what Morgan.ie did for Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Posted on Morganart’s Instagram, the artist said, Fáildemort. All I see when I see this poster. Had to do it. View […]

10 years ago

Twisted Doodles is back with another one of her illustrated guides to a favourite feast day. Pancake Tuesday is just one of those days that your news feed fills up with pictures of the flat cakes in a variety of food porn poses. The illustrator posted this quick hand drawn picture this morning to let us know what […]

10 years ago

With the General Election fast approaching, there’s a lot being said about candidates’ policies, but not much about their physical attractiveness; that’s where Irish Election Rides comes in. The Tumblr account first appeared in 2014, but has been dusted off for this year’s election. Described as a blog for voters of both genders and all sexualities, the creators were […]

10 years ago

Warning: the following prank is barely a prank. It’s better classified as just a thing that happened. When LA Galaxy players were appearing at the THIS IS LA signing event, Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard decided they’d pull an hilarious prank on their entirely nonplussed teammate Giovani dos Santos. The result was the powerfully underwhelming video above. READ NEXT: This Super Healthy Pop-Up Will […]

10 years ago

In an emotional new advertisement, the Irish rugby team show their support for the fight against homelessness. Three Ireland recently announced that it was giving Focus Ireland a million Euro marketing campaign entitled Together ‘We Can Tackle Homelessness’, which included this video, with the aim being to raise funds and the awareness of homelessness in Ireland. The […]

10 years ago

Two men stole a bin lorry in Clondalkin this week and this newly released footage shows how the Gardaí apprehended them. The thieves flipped the lorry during a high speed chase and when one of the criminals started to run a Garda managed to tackle the man to the ground. Take a look at the footage uploaded by Dave O’Grady […]

10 years ago

This is both genuinely impressive and incredibly cute. Ahead of the 6 Nations clash between Ireland and Wales today, Joy Kennedy recorded her 2-year-old Lily giving it socks singing ‘Ireland’s Call’.  She’s gonna go far. H/T JOE.ie. READ NEXT: Watch These Two Tyrone Lads Struggle Massively With A Broken Couch

10 years ago

Sometimes you stumble across something that’s just too good not to record, and that’s exactly what happened to YouTuber Jason McCartan. When walking down a road in Drumquin in Tyrone, McCartan came across two men arguing while trying to roll a broken couch down the street. What followed was sweary and downright ridiculous.  H/T BesottedScot/Reddit. READ NEXT: Dublin Hun […]

10 years ago

With the general election taking place this February 26, the people of Ireland are racking their brains trying to decide who to vote for. Dublin Hun may be the answer you’re looking for. Last night Dublin Hun (AKA Nikita) posted a list of changes she would make, should she be successful in the upcoming elections. Vote No.1 Stun Hun, Nikita […]

10 years ago

With the 6 Nations returning this weekend, you can sense the excitement in the air. If you’re not already feeling it, this new ad from Aer Lingus will sure as shit make you. It’s pretty feckin’ good in fairness… for an ad. Check it out above.  READ NEXT: Watch One Audience Member Interrupt ‘The Late Late Show’ To Go To The […]

10 years ago

While we may give out about The Late Late Show at times, it has certainly given us some classic moments of late.  Right before the show was going to cut to ads last night, Tubridy paused mid-spiel to point out to the audience, and the viewers at home, that one lady was bursting for the loo. […]

10 years ago

After another incredible year for Conor McGregor, he was awarded ‘Fighter Of The Year’ at the the World MMA Awards in Las Vegas last night. Conor couldn’t make the ceremony in person, however, because he was far too busy training for his next fight with Rafael dos Anjos. He did take the time to make […]

10 years ago

A shocking report by the College Tribune this week revealed that a Facebook group, made up of 200 males UCD students, has been involved in revenge porn. One first year student told the publication that the group is operating “with around 200 Ag Science students involved, all from different years, where they shared stories about girls they had sex with, where […]

10 years ago

A trio of gunmen entered the Regency Hotel around 2.30pm this afternoon and fired a number of shots, reportedly resulting in one death. The attackers were dressed in police-like uniforms and holding AK47s, accordings to witnesses. Most present in the hotel fled when the men starting firing in the foyer of the building, but two were injured in the process, […]

10 years ago

It’s been reported that gunshots were fired at the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra this afternoon, resulting in one person sustaining serious injuries. The attack occurred during a boxing weigh-in that was taking place in the hotel, when three men dressed in police-style uniforms, armed with what witnesses described as AK47s, began firing, sending the building’s occupants fleeing. According […]

10 years ago

Luas passengers should expect disruptions this weekend, as work-to-rule will begin from midnight tonight for Luas workers. Work-to-rule means staff will not do any work outside their designated rosters, which may cause problems during peak times on Saturday. This is only the first phase of industrial action from the workers, who are also planning a 48-hour strike next Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February […]

10 years ago

It recently came out that one of Dublin’s most dog-friendly establishments was forced to ban dogs on their premises, causing outrage among caninophiles throughout the country. This decision came from the HSE, who are clamping down on dog-friendly premises across Dublin. This petition on change.org is seeking enough signatures to put a stop to this move and keep these public areas open […]

10 years ago

We all love a good riddle, but this one really had CIT student Connor Walsh scratching his head. The riddle is this: A mother and father have four daughters and they all have a brother, so how many people are in the family?  See how Connor fared above. H/T Aidan Brett. READ NEXT: Watch Saoirse Ronan Teach Americans How To Make […]

10 years ago

Funerals in Ireland are a strange thing. The latest collaboration between Facebook jokers Fupin Eejits and The Irish Take takes a look at how the Irish deal with this sombre event and sums it up perfectly. Well… to a point. Check it out above. If you’ve something you’d like to share with us, send it to news@lovindublin.com or message […]

10 years ago

Dublin legend Mattress Mick made an appearance on the photo blog Humans Of Dublin yesterday and his story was incredibly moving. The story has since gotten over 7,000 likes on Facebook, as well as hundreds of messages of support from those touched by his words. Read what he had to say below. “When I was […]

10 years ago

You may think that ads for TVs are boring, and you’d probably be right. But this one has Liam feckin’ Neeson in it!  The commercials that play during the Superbowl are known for being the best of the year with the biggest budgets, which you can definitely see in ad for LG’s new television that will run during next Sunday’s sporting event.  It’s […]

10 years ago

Straining your brain to come up with the perfect Valentine’s gift? Look no further, because here it is: the personalised potato. Yup. A website named Mystery Potato is now providing the service, putting your own personalised message on an uncooked spud for that special someone in your life. The service isn’t just for Valentine’s Day, of […]

10 years ago

After the huge public outcry following the discovery of anti-homeless spikes in front of the Department of Social Protection building, city councillors hope to ban their use. Councillor Michael O’Brien said of the spikes “confusing fighting homelessness with fighting the homeless” and has called for their removal in the future. The anti-homeless measure work by making surfaces painful to sleep […]

10 years ago

Groundhog Day takes place every February 2 and today Sky are celebrating it by playing the classic movie starring Bill Murray on a loop all day long. Take a look at the schedule. Most people are only aware of the Pennsylvania holiday because of Murray’s timewarp comedy, so it makes perfect sense to mark it by […]

10 years ago

Aungier Danger, one of our favourite doughnut shops in Dublin, has just dropped some exciting news: they’re setting up a new shop on the Northside. Here’s the tweet with the announcement. BIG NEWS DONUT LOVERS!!!!!!!!!!???? pic.twitter.com/8MuYWtwIVu — Aungier Danger (@AungierDanger) February 1, 2016 It doesn’t give much away, we know, but apparently we’ll be finding out […]

10 years ago

If we’ve learned anything in the past few months, it’s that people feckin’ love fast food served in pizza boxes (for some reason). The Breakfast Box is the latest product of this trend. Available at Ricardo’s in Kilcoole, the takeaway has just launched a weekend delivery service for the boxed meal. Ricardo’s latest addition contains all the elements of […]

10 years ago

I think we’ve all dreamt of consuming our meals exclusively in mug form at one point or another (go with me here) and now we can! Uploaded by Irish food blogger Gemma Stafford, this video tells you not only how to make pizza in a mug in less than 5 minutes, but also how to make granola in a […]

10 years ago

So Leonardo DiCaprio did a sound thing and gave Domhnall Gleeson a shout out at the SAG Awards on Saturday night when accepting an award – except he pronounced his name ‘Dumble’ (watch the cringeworthy moment here). After yet another crime against Irish names took place in Hollywood, Twitter was quick to react to the outrage. And react […]

10 years ago

Stop what you’re doing this morning and watch this video by DJxK33N0. Even at night, Dublin’s a ride and a half.  READ NEXT: Stunning Video Uses Drones And Time Lapse To Capture Trinity College Like Never Seen Before

10 years ago

Dubliners clearly love their dog-friendly establishments, but how do we feel about cat-friendly places? Because that’s exactly what Crazy Cat Café hopes to be. The cat café isn’t a new idea, with the first one opening in Taiwan back in 1998, before becoming incredibly popular in Japan (and we all know how much the Japanese love cats). In […]

10 years ago

When Waterford man Sir Michael isn’t seeking assistance in prison breaks, making motivational posters, or challenging Lance Armstrong to drug-free races, he’s also ranking the world’s most evil people. Here are his top three. History’s greatest monsters. In pictures. pic.twitter.com/6O6ItU5k1w — Sir Michael (@Michael1979) January 27, 2016 Seems about right. READ NEXT: This Hilarious Picture Perfectly Sums Up What […]

10 years ago

The Screen Actors Guild Awards took place last night and it had some memorable moments for Irish actors, the least cool of which was when Leonardo DiCaprio pronounced Domhnall Gleeson’s name ‘Dumble’. The latest indignity to Irish names came as The Revenant star was making his acceptance speech for winning Best Male Actor In A […]

10 years ago

We love these old fashioned Irish videos, and this is up there with that sex education clip from the ’80s. Posted on the Glasnevin Heritage Facebook page, here we have a road safety video that’s over 40 years old, that couldn’t be more Irish or more ’70s. Filmed on the north side and featuring a voiceover […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday, so you’re probably lazing around, scouring the internet for your daily dose of weirdness. Look no further. The Rubberbandits posted this video on their Facebook page this morning, dubbing it the “unintentional Gas Cuntist video of the year so far” (Gas Cuntism being the Limerick duo’s preferred brand of bizarre comedy). It’s easy to see why. Starring fitness […]

10 years ago

Saoirse Ronan appeared at the 22nd Annual SAG Awards last night in order to present an award, but made a slight balls of things. Crowds were left hanging for Ronan as they clapped at an empty stage, with Ronan being so wrapped up in watching a Straight Outta Compton clip that she missed her cue entirely. But when she […]

10 years ago

Another tragic announcement has been made this morning, as presenter Terry Wogan passed away last night from a brief battle with cancer at the age of 77. Born in 1938 in Limerick, Wogan appeared on TV and radio for the BBC. His family released a statement shortly after his death, Sir Terry Wogan died today after a […]

10 years ago

Just as Storm Gertrude is passing away from Ireland, we’ve can now expect Storm Henry to hit our shores tomorrow. Met Eireann has issued a yellow warning for the new storm from 9am till 9pm tomorrow. One forecaster said, It will generate very strong winds over Ireland, especially in coastal counties of Connacht and Ulster. The […]

10 years ago

Former employees of Xtra-vision-HMV are picketing outside the outlet on Henry Street. The chain entered liquidation just days ago on January 27, resulting in the loss of 580 jobs around the country. Former employees have rallied together in the wake of these closures, claiming that they received no prior notice or indication that this would take place […]

10 years ago

Everyone in Ireland has encountered a junction where the signposts are somewhat perplexing. When you’re in that situation, you’re not entirely sure if the signs are bad or if your interpretation of them is the problem. In the case of this entrance to Rosslare Port, we can be pretty much certain that the fault lies squarely on the shiteness […]

10 years ago

Traffic in Dublin’s city centre has been heightened by the appearance of two large protests today on O’Connell Street. Both demonstrations are taking place in order to prevent the demolition of 13 and 18 Moore Street, two buildings of historic significance dating back to the 1916 Rising. The first rally began at 1pm, with crowds […]

10 years ago

Dublin-based artist Barry Jazz Finnegan has just completed this absolutely incredible charcoal picture of Heath Ledger’s The Joker from The Dark Knight. Take a look at the awe-inspiring piece below. Pic: Barry Jazz Finnegan The 34-year-old artist is well known for his photorealistic portraits of iconic faces, such as Conor McGregor, Jack Nicholson in The […]

10 years ago

What started as a Republic of Telly skit has grown into a very different beast as Bridget & Eamon appeared in the audience of The Late Late Show last night. The married couple played by Bernard O’Shea and Jennifer Maguire, who are seemingly from a ’90s rural Ireland time warp, abused ‘Gay’ over last week’s pornographic Lover’s […]

10 years ago