The latest DAFT Report has just been released and it contains some unwelcome statistics for renters. The accommodation site found that, after the fifteenth quarter in a row of increases, the average monthly rent is now more than €1,000 a month, and the stock of properties on the market is at an all time low. As you’ll see […]

10 years ago

Ireland is proving a hit with tourists of the world as we’re ranked number six in summer holiday destinations. In a study conducted by Virtuoso, the international luxury travel network analysed $35 billion of transactions to determine to most popular summer destinations at present. Ireland managed to make number six on the list, with Dublin and Galway appearing to be travellers’ preferred […]

10 years ago

The new Taoiseach is set to be elected today and Enda Kenny has been nominated. If Kenny proves successful, he’ll be the first Fine Gael leader to be re-elected to the position. Kenny will need at least six votes from Independents in order to succeed. The video above is a live stream of the vote taking […]

10 years ago

First Dates Ireland is improved immeasurably by watching Twitter’s reaction at the same time. Last night was the third instalment of the RTÉ 2 programme and it saw a whole lotta friend zoning going on, and the stand out date of the evening had to be between Kirk and Carolyn.  It was magical encounter from start to finish, what with the […]

10 years ago

Robbie Keane has offered further proof of his all-round soundness by appearing on Ellen yesterday to make one young fan’s day. Tiny viral sensation Kai Langer, famed for mad dancing skills, was visiting the chat show when the hostess asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He explained that he loved soccer and that LA Galaxy is his favourite team, which is when the team walked […]

10 years ago

As you may have noticed from the last few weeks of First Dates Ireland, awkward moments are inevitable. Tonight’s instalment is no exception.  In this clip from the show, dater Sean is in the process of telling a story to his prospective ladyfriend about his twin brother Barry when said prospective ladyfriend gets his name wrong, before quickly trying to pass […]

10 years ago

At this point Danny Healy-Rae is probably regretting the comments he made yesterday. If you haven’t heard yet, the Kerry TD offered his two cents during a Dáil debate on climate change, his argument being that humanity has no affect on the weather, only God.  The internet is still churning out some quality memes because of it, and Ryanair […]

10 years ago

Twitter is really outdoing itself at the moment with #DannyHealyRae. In case you missed it, Kerry Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae addressed the Dáil yesterday on climate change where he voiced the unpopular opinion that “God above is in charge of the weather and we here can’t do anything about it”. Yeah. See for yourself below in this video from […]

10 years ago

It’s been a turbulent week for the UK since Brexit officially became a reality. A lot’s happened in the wake of that historic referendum, so much in fact that some of it might have gone way over some of our heads. Thankfully, Foil Arms and Hog have broken it down in their typical brilliant fashion. […]

10 years ago

Nobody loves you quite like your mammy, so who better to pick your significant other? In the latest video from Dublin-based YouTube channel Facts., these mothers took control of their kids’ Tinder profiles in order to find them the perfect partner.  It’s as cringe as you might expect. READ NEXT: Watch As These Irish Girls Admit To […]

10 years ago

This has been a year of great highs and staggering lows, and it’s hard to believe that it’s nowhere near over yet. After so many major events happened in 2016, we can be sure that its Reeling In The Years episode will make for memorable, and emotional, viewing – and we’re pretty sure it’ll look a little something like the video […]

10 years ago

Let us give you some ideas for that Euro Millions fantasy of yours. Battleford in Killiney is currently on sale for €1,345,000 and it’s looks pretty damn good. Situated on a private laneway, accessed through wooden gates, the home was clearly built with entertaining in mind. Some of its feature includes: Floor area of 473sq.m Double glazed Rational windows throughout […]

10 years ago

It’s fair to say it hasn’t been a great week for Britain. First there was that whole Brexit business, and now they’ve been eliminated from the Euros after being beaten by Iceland. Limerick comedy duo Rubber Bandits summed up the UK’s last week with this absolutely perfect tweet. This is the shittiest week for the poor […]

10 years ago

Well this is just too sweet. During this weekend’s Dublin Pride, couple Kirsty and Alex were enjoying the festivities in Merrion Square, with Kirsty’s mother and 5 year old niece in tow, when Kirsty gave Alex the surprise of her life by dropping down on one knee. Having been together for five months, Kirsty decided that, for a same-sex […]

10 years ago

Confirming what we already knew (see the name of our website), Dublin has been named one of the best coastal cities in the world. In a study recently carried out by Chicago Line Cruises, Dublin was given 11th place in the top 25 of the greatest coastal cities on the globe – just one place behind New York […]

10 years ago

Did someone say free movies? Yes we certainly did. The Irish Film Institute (IFI) is holding its annual Open Day this Saturday, July 2, meaning that for the whole day, the public can wander in and enjoy the cinema for precisely zero monies. The movies that will be shown have not yet been announced (surprise is all part of the fun), but […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for Dublin-based Game Of Thrones fans: the last episode of the series will be screened live on the big screen in Foleys. The Merrion Row pub will be holding a fancy dress party and a screening of the show’s season six final next Monday – and juding by the previous season finales, you’re gonna need that emotional support. You’re encouraged to dress […]

10 years ago

Irish fans’ shenanigans continue as Dublin legend Brian Kerr was spotted on the streets of Lille singing a classic tune from other Dublin legends, U2. The former Republic of Ireland manager was in top form alongside Ronnie Whelan when the pair joined a rowdy bunch of fans for a 5am singsong.  Busker Rich Sheehy lead proceedings with a rendition with ‘With or Without You’ and Michael […]

10 years ago

In a truly historic move, the second half of Sunday’s match between the Republic of Ireland and France will be shown on giant screens in Croke Park before Leinster’s SFC double-header. In a move designed to accommodate fans of soccer and GAA, soccer will be shown on the big screens in the stadium for the first time ever. So it’s […]

10 years ago

If you’re still scratching your head over where to watch this Sunday’s big match, we have the answer: on the big screen in Smithfield.  Dublin City Council announced today that the area will once again be transformed into a fanzone for the historic sporting event, with giants screens erected to make sure you won’t miss a second of the […]

10 years ago

It’s an unwritten rule that when Ireland wins a big match, our fans need to overrun Camden Street.  Last night stayed true to this tradition. Take a look at the crowds assembled above and tell us you don’t wish you’d been there too. Thanks for David Woolfson for sending this in. If you’ve something you’d like to share with us, […]

10 years ago

If you’re one of those healthy types, you’ll love this: a massive box of sweet ‘n’ juicy fruit. The good folks at The Fruit People have given us a deluxe box of fruit to be delivered to one lucky office out there. The box will be brimming with mouth-watering seasonal fruit such as apples, bananas, clementines, plums, […]

10 years ago

With the weekend (and payday) nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll be eating out over the next few days, so here’s little something for consideration: Da Mimmo’s new premises. You may be unfamiliar with the pizzeria on North Strand Road, but it was voted one of the best pizza spots in Dublin at […]

10 years ago

It seems that someone wasted a wee bit of emergency services time with a joke last night but given the circumstances, they definitely seemed the see the lighter side of things. The Dublin Fire Brigade was contacted last night to say that one particular member of the Ireland squad could potentially be in danger…  We’ve just had a 999 call […]

10 years ago

We absolutely ate up First Dates Ireland and it sadly ended too soon, but it seems its makers are already seeking applicants for season two. Production company Coco TV are looking for the love-hungry of all ages to participate in their new season, but while they’ve had a huge response from female daters, they sorely lacking in guys. […]

10 years ago

It’s been a long work day but it’s nearly over, so we won’t judge you if take a sneaky break to have a gawk at this drone footage. Shot by Paul Sheridan, this footage was taken above Malahide Castle & Gardens and the place looks positively gorgeous; it’s easy to see why it’s one the most picturesque villages in Dublin. […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder what Friends would’ve been like if it was set in Dublin? No? Wow, awkward. You’re about to find out anyway. Created by Dave Thorpe, this video takes the opening credits of the classic TV show and reimagines it in our fair city, making ever-so-subtle changes, like exchanging Central Park for Phoenix Park and Central Perk for Accents. […]

10 years ago

The Garda Síochána Twitter account is well worth following because it often gives us stories like this. Last night the Gardaí came across a motorist on the M50 with an unsecure load on their car, that of a mattress and headboard tied with a length of garden hose. Seriously. Needless to say, the Garda were not […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for fans of Gogglebox, the Irish version of the show has just started the casting process proper. According to The Herald, casting for the show is now underway as its producers search for “genuine characters who don’t even realise they’re characters”. There was massive interest from the Irish public in appearing on the show, […]

10 years ago

Here’s another cocktail to stick on your bucket list: the Lucozade Daiquiri. The folks are The Paddocks in Little Pace, Clonee have gone the viral yet again with their latest oh-so-Irish concoction, having already got the whole island’s attention recently with their Twister and Brunch cocktails. Have a gawk at the Lucozade Daiquiri below. They’re claiming it’s the “ultimate […]

10 years ago

Taco Taco – the Mexican place so good they named it twice – has decided to be sound and give us a little pressie to pass onto you. The Dame Court joint has given us a voucher worth €150 for you to blow on the anything you desire in their place – and there’s a lot to desire. Take their brunch […]

10 years ago

In a move seemingly designed to make the Lovin Dublin staff lose our collective shit, Aungier Danger are teaming up with Platform 61 and Davey Davey for a durty doughnut brunch this weekend. Here’s what you can expect from the ‘Danger Brunch’: a mimosa on arrival, a Platform 61 brunch, a decadent Aungier Danger doughnut, and you can even get your hair done by the […]

10 years ago

It’s good to see that losing 3 nil to Belgium hasn’t dampened the spirits of our fans, as these troopers just illustrated on Grafton Street. These lads headed to the bustling thoroughfare right after the game with a determination in their hearts to still have the craic, so of course they got into a singsong with buskers, right before […]

10 years ago

Businesses the country over have come to a standstill to go watch today’s Ireland match against Belgium, and this particular shop has put the perfect (and kinda rhyme-y) sign in their window. A Right Price Tiles & Wood Flooring store posted this notice on their front door, explaining when the staff would return to work but also celebrating their fellow Ireland supporters. Check it out below. H/T […]

10 years ago

As kick off for Ireland V Belgium fast approaches, the excitement levels of our fans everywhere are reaching critical mass. The latest illustration from Aoife Dooley (AKA Your One Nikita) manages to sum up how every Irish fan is feeling today – and where they got their jersey. Check it out below. READ NEXT: 13 Things You Start Thinking About When You Hit Your Mid 20s

10 years ago

The mixologists of the world are clearly feeling inspired at the moment, because the latest weird cocktail to come into existence is a mojito featuring Buckfast. There’s been a trend of late to turn childhood ice creams into intriguing new alcoholic concoctions, and now it seems the infamous tonic wine is getting similar treatment. According to the good folks at […]

10 years ago

On Tuesday the ghost bike at Harold’s Cross Bridge was removed by the council, but it has now been restored. After pictures of the bikes removal were posted on Broadsheet.ie, there was a public outcry against the move by the council, who’d taken the bicycle away as part of a scheme to clean up abandoned bikes. […]

10 years ago

The extended edition of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy will be shown at The Light House Cinema on August 27, and you can get your hands on tickets right now. The first instalment in the trilogy was released 15 years ago this year, so the Smithfield picture house is inviting Tolkien fans to revisit Middle Earth, with all it’s stoned hobbits, […]

10 years ago

The Brunch, the beloved ice cream from our childhood (well not everybody’s childhood), has been transformed by a Stoneybatter café into a decadent doughnut  – and we must say it looks deadly. Enabling our already worrying habit, SLICE has just unveiled their latest doughy wonder as part of their weekly Durty Doughnut Thursday. Every week they surprise their customers with a novel new creation and this […]

10 years ago

As it’s summer, let us arouse your wanderlust with the latest post from the ever-brilliant ‘Humans Of Dublin‘. Peter Varga’s photo blog featured this post about a young man from Croatia yesterday, who revealed a little about his early life and travels since then. Prepare to be inspired. I spent my summers helping my grandmother out with our B&B back […]

10 years ago

Seemingly out of nowhere, flash floods hit Dublin around lunchtime yesterday. You probably saw a few instances of the flooding, but you may have missed this video uploaded by city councillor Ciarán Cuffe, showing the Luas struggling to make its way up a waterlogged Parkgate Street.  Yikes, a bit damp in these parts! pic.twitter.com/D534UySiiV — Ciarán Cuffe (@CiaranCuffe) […]

10 years ago

The Irish love affair with ‘Maniac 2000’ will never die, as this clip proves. Uploaded by Dublin’s SIN Nightclub, the video shows thousands of assembled Irish fans singing along to the Mark McCabe classic, which was being pumped out via two amps on a Paris street. As great as this is, we still prefer the Bear In The […]

10 years ago

The well-known bicycle at Harold’s Cross Bridge was removed by council workers today. Many will be familiar with the ghost bike, having been installed in 2009 to mark the spot where cyclist Zu Zhang Wong was tragically killed by a lorry turning onto the bridge. Since the accident the bicycle had acted as a memorial to the fallen Chinese man and […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you just need a good cuddling to reassure you that everything will be A-okay – and this Sunday there will be an event where you can get that sweet, sweet snuggling fix. It may or may not look exactly like this A group known as the Irish Cuddle Salon are throwing a party this weekend in Bray where attendees can embrace people they’ve never met before in […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing we love at Lovin Dublin Towers, it’s free food. Particularly free food of the mouthwatering variety, so naturally we’re extremely jealous of the lucky readers who get to bag these three free meals from Gourmet Food Parlour. To celebrate the unveiling of their brand new menus and recently launched website, the restaurant has given us the following prizes to give away to you beautiful people: […]

10 years ago

A Dublin cyclist confronted a driver recently after she ran a red light right in front of him. Uploaded by CycleDub, the same cycling enthusiast who came under fire recently for confronting a woman who’d parked in a bike lane due to a flat tyre, this video sees him trying to alert a motorist to the fact that […]

10 years ago

Euros mania is reaching fever pitch as Ireland goes up against Sweden today, and this sign is just one more example of that. Posted at College Green, in a collaboration between FA Ireland and Bank Of Ireland, this subtle sign is a nod of acknowledge for Ireland’s role in the Euros. Great work by @bankofireland and @FAIreland on College Green […]

10 years ago

Well this is awkward. Hiphop legend Nelly performed in Vicar Street last night, much to the delight of his Irish fans. The singer himself was not delighted, however, when crowds were unable to sing along to one of his most famous songs. During a rendition of ‘Hot In Herre’ (probably the only song on the setlist most of these people actually […]

10 years ago

With Ireland taking on Sweden today in a match which will get the whole nation talking, you may find yourself having to feign an interest in the beautiful game – that’s where this video comes in. In the latest offering from Emma Doran, the Dublin-based comedian offers some sagely advice on how to convince those around you that […]

10 years ago

We’ve some great news for lovers of whirling cailíní and men with heaving chests, because there will be a free performance by Riverdance in front of the Gaiety Theatre tomorrow. The dance troupe, which has been a global phenomenon for two decades now, will perform at 12 noon tomorrow and grace fans with three numbers from their tour. Here’s a taste of what to expect. The […]

10 years ago