Today’s Mother’s Day, so treat the lady who gave you life with a slap up meal this morning. We’ve assembled a few easy recipes to surprise the máthair with, be it brunch, dinner, or dessert. Because food truly is the greatest gift of all. 1. Savage Sausage Frittata Full recipe here. 2. Simple Roast Lamb with Savage Stuffed Baked Potatoes Full […]

10 years ago

While McGregor fans were still reeling from his defeat by Nate Diaz, the Dubliner gave a surprisingly humble post-fight interview. After taking a chance by attempting to go from 145 pounds to 170 pounds in order to fight Diaz, McGregor ultimately couldn’t overcome his opponent, being forced to submit in the second round. Watch his post-fight interview […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor fans who stayed up for UPC 196 were stunned last night, as the Irish MMA star lost to Nate Diaz. After weeks of taunting and posturing by Mystic Mac, who predicted in detail how he would take down Diaz, in the end he lost by submission to the American fighter in the second round. Take a look below to […]

10 years ago

Gotta love Irish mammies, and there’s no better time to stop and appreciate ’em than on Mother’s Day (which is tomorrow for those of you who forgot). In an exclusive video for Lovin Dublin, the good folks at Together Video set up cameras on George’s St. Arcade and GPO Arcade to do a little mammy-centric vox pop on the […]

10 years ago

The oh-so-relatable relationship woes of Adele is enough to make even the manliest of men shed a tear, it seems. Having attended Adele’s show last night at the 3Arena last night, Amy Huberman posted this pic of husband Brian O’Driscoll leaking liquid sadness for the Tottenham songstress along with the caption, “Uh oh. Someone got […]

10 years ago

Well this is impressive. Ronan Scolard and Glenn Murphy have caused a stir online with this medley of four Adele tracks to mark her performances in Ireland this weekend, with their incredible mash-up being noticed by TIME, Mashable and USA Today after being uploaded by Her.ie. Check it out above. READ NEXT: Conor McGregor Looked Massive At The Weigh […]

10 years ago

Many will remember how Conor McGregor looked at previous weigh ins, almost worryingly thin, but a higher weight class means the fighter can ditch that diet.  When he appeared for his weigh in prior to his fight against Nate Diaz, the Irish champ looked like a beast. Check out the weigh in below. From that little […]

10 years ago

A camera was left on Grafton Street on a night Saturday night with a sign that said, “Sing a song in Irish”, and that’s actually what the drunken folks in our city centre did. The video was created ahead of Ravelóid, an Irish language festival taking place at Ardgillan Castle this summer, offering a mixture of contemporary and traditional music, comedy, […]

10 years ago

Donegal entertainer Alice Diver‘s latest video illustrates the stark contrast between how you think you sound when you get home after a night out and how you actually sound. Seems about right. READ NEXT: We’re Hiring! Fancy Joining The Lovin Group As A Digital Content Creator?

10 years ago

Morrissey was in Dublin last night and it seems he tried his hand at pulling a pint. The frontman of The Smiths popped into Thomas House yesterday evening, because of course he frequents alt music bars and drinks craft beer. Check him out below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Griffin (@agriffinphoto) on Mar 3, […]

10 years ago

With the McGregor Vs Diaz fight taking place late this Saturday night/early Sunday morning, most of your regular spots to watch a fight won’t be showing it.  However, you might be able to watch the big showdown in one of the following spots… 1. The Living Room One of the city’s best sports bars and the self-proclaimed ‘home of UFC in Dublin’, The […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news for lovers of Bell X1 as they’ve just announced they’ll play in the Iveagh Gardens this July 8. Having already sold out shows at Vicar Street this April 22 and 23, the band (which originally included Damien Rice) have added another Dublin date at the Clonmel Street venue. The Kildare pop rockers are soon set to […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor turned up on Conan O’Brien’s talk show again last night and did a little demonstration for the host. O’Brien questioned the charismatic UFC champ about his fight with Nate Diaz this weekend and asked for prediction on how he’ll fare. Mystic Mac foresaw his newfound proficiency in the Meia Lua kick will help bring down Nate Diaz, planning to “ping it […]

10 years ago

It may sound like some kind of wonderful dream (if you dream about things that are so wrong they’re right), but it’s true: Buckfast Easter eggs have finally become a reality. Lovers of chocolate and tonic wine the world over are surely rejoicing as it has just been revealed that the two addictive substances have come together in the most unholy of […]

10 years ago

There’s been some controversy in the last few days as an Irish priest was caught on video snorting cocaine and talk show host Conan O’Brien had his say on it last night. During the opening monologue of last night’s episode of Conan, the former The Simpsons writer told a ream of Oscars jokes before turning to the story of the […]

10 years ago

Here’s one for the lovers of those hot caffeinated beverages that just make life better: we’re giving away a coffee tasting session for six lucky individuals out there. Courtesy of the Dublin Barista School, the fortunate half-dozen will be treated to a number of specialty grade coffees made by expert baristas and brewed within one month of roast date. […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor has given his fans a peak into his mindset and process in this 12-minute documentary.  Released by Sports Illustrated ahead of McGregor’s clash with Nate Diaz this weekend, Conor McGregor Unfiltered takes a look at the fighter’s career, from his discovery by Dana White to the present day.  Watch the short documentary above. READ NEXT: Watch Conor McGregor Perform The Training […]

10 years ago

A casual assembly of rock legends took place last night as Bono, The Edge, and REM’s Michael Stipe hung out together right here in Dublin. Appearing alongside David Howell Evans AKA The Edge, Stipe captioned the pic saying that he was learning about The Angiogenesis Foundation with the Irish rockers, an organisation dedicated to conquering a myriad of diseases; […]

10 years ago

Last night saw Irish filmmaker Benjamin Cleary win Best Short Film at the Oscars with his debut, Stutterer. Starring Matthew Needham, a man’s severe stutter prevents him from expressing his inner thoughts, which proves a bit of obstacle as he tries to pursue a love life… Click here to watch Stutterer in it’s entirety. READ NEXT: Watch This Dublin-Born Director Win An […]

10 years ago

Love was on the air this morning, as one 98FM listener popped the question to her boyfriend on Big Breakfast. Having won a €2,500 diamond ring from The Dublin Diamond Factory on the show, Sínead Delaney nervously proposed to her boo Darren on air. The proposal coincided with Leap Day, traditionally the day when women could ask men for their hand in […]

10 years ago

The nation received sad news yesterday as it was announced that Father Ted star Frank Kelly had passed away. The poignancy of the news was amplified by the fact that it took place on the 18th anniversary of Father Ted himself’s death, Dermot Morgan. Artist Emma Kenny drew this heartwarming picture of Father Ted and Father Jack reunited in […]

10 years ago

This year’s Oscars couldn’t have gone smoother for Leonardo DiCaprio as he coolly picked up the Best Actor award last night, but it could have went down so differently. Created by The Flippist, this illustrated vision of the Leo’s Academy Award win sees The Revenant star’s moment of glory interrupted by the appearance of an unwanted co-star of his… For more […]

10 years ago

Leonardo DiCaprio has been much abused on the internet in recent years having been nominated five times for an Oscar, but as of last night he’s finally a winner.  The actor received a standing ovation from his Hollywood compatriots as he ascended the stage, but he managed to keep his cool as he delivered his thank […]

10 years ago

Chris Rock hosted the Oscars last night and during his opening monologue he addressed the diversity issue that rocked Hollywood this year. While the comedian had fun in his speech, like when he fired shots at the Kevin Hart for taking his roles, he did make serious comments on how it is only on the 88th Oscars […]

10 years ago

It was a good night for the Irish at this year’s 88th Oscars, with a nomination for Saoirse Ronan’s performance in Brooklyn, a win for Brie Larson in Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, and Best Short Film going to Dublin-born Benjamin Cleary.   Cleary’s film Stutterer (about a lonely typographer suffering from the speech impediment) managed to come out on top in a strong […]

10 years ago

Hosted by Chris Rock, the 88th Academy awards took place in Los Angeles last night. The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road had been expected to clean up at the ceremony with 12 and 10 nominations respectively. But did they come out on top? More importantly, did Leo? Take a look below to see last night’s big winners. […]

10 years ago

Sad news today as Frank Kelly, veteran of classic TV show Father Ted, has just passed away at the age of 77. The man who played Father Jack had a number of health problems in recent years, having suffered from bowel cancer, skin cancer, and heart problems before ultimately being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Kelly revealed […]

10 years ago

UPDATE: We published this piece moments before the sad news about Frank Kelly broke. We’ll follow up later with an appropriate tribute to the late, great actor. Having left behind a legacy of one the most beloved and iconic Irish TV shows ever, we decided we’d celebrate the great comedian and actor with a quiz to […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s first dedicated cookie café is set to open in the Liberties this March. You may have encountered The Dublin Cookie Co. before, having set up their stall offering American-style cookies in tiny community markets and huge festivals since March 2014, partners Jenny and Elaine have finally set up shop on Thomas Street. View this post on […]

10 years ago

One very plausible theory explaining the slowness of the General Election count has been put forward by Twisted Doodles. Known for her illuminating illustrations, Twisted Doodles has a knack for creating guides in drawing form, having taught us about Pancake Tuesday and bullshitting about wine in the past.  Check it out below. Pic: Twisteddoodles It all […]

10 years ago

Looks like someone took no heed of our essential voting tips. In a photograph taken by RTÉ and TG4 presenter Sorcha Ní Mhonacháin, one voter spoiled their vote yesterday by adding another name and box to their paper. Check it out below. Conor McGregor a scríobh vótóir amháin ar a pháipéar i mBÁCThiar #Vóta2016 #Togh16 #GE16 #VótaíScriosta […]

10 years ago

Weekend mornings should be a time for indulgent breakfasts or brunches, which is exactly what you’ll find in this bacon-centric list.  We thought we’d gather up some of the very best recipes that utilise the versatile foodstuff, from our own recipe section and from bloggers around the world, and share them with you for some inspiration.  Enjoy! 1. The Ultimate […]

10 years ago

Richard Gere appeared on The Late Late Show last night and the audience really wanted to thank him for stopping by. Even before the Pretty Woman star emerged on the stage, Tubridy commented on the giddiness of the crowd awaiting his arrival. When he finally walked on set, ladies in the crowd literally queued to shake […]

10 years ago

This video will make you appreciate modern underwear. The latest offering from Facts. takes a look at notable innovations in female underwear in the last few centuries, moving from constrictive to loose, and then back to constrictive again. Personal favourite? It’s gotta be the Ass Enhancer. READ NEXT: This Is What An Irish Version Of ‘Gogglebox’ Would Be Like

10 years ago

Just as Channel 4 hits Come Dine With Me and First Dates, Gogglebox has found its Irish incarnation. Well, in parody-form at least. Created by Nikita AKA Dublin Hun (but really known as Aoife Dooley) and Chanto (Enya Martin), Gogglepox follows the familiar format of friends sitting on the couch watching TV and providing commentary – with a Dublin twist. As […]

10 years ago

Foils, Arms and Hog are back at it again with a new video on what life is like on the dole. Dole Moments sums up the tedium of life between jobs, as you lounge around in a bathrobe, contemplate future careers aloud, and indulge in some vintage re-runs.  We can confirm this is accurate. READ NEXT: This Hilarious […]

10 years ago

Ah, the cinema. There’s nothing better than leaning back in one of those big comfy chairs with an oversized fizzy drink and salty popcorn (mixed in chocolatey treats optional) to enjoy some movie magic for a few sweet hours. If you’re looking to make a jaunt to the pictures this week, we’ve rounded up a few good flicks that […]

10 years ago

With the Academy Awards taking place on February 28, film buffs’ excitement levels are steadily rising. If you’re jonsing for an Oscars fix ahead of the big night (where we hope to see Leo DiCaprio delivering an acceptance speech calling out the internet trolls that really fecked him over), Facts. has got just the thing for you. Watch the video […]

10 years ago

Fox has just released footage of Conor McGregor‘s training routine prior to his victory over José Aldo last December. The video sees McGregor carry out balance exercises as directed by his ‘movement coach’ Ido Portal in order to achieve mastery of his body. While some of this footage will be familiar to the fans of the mouthy MMA […]

10 years ago

Des Bishop’s Election special aired last night, and The Rubberbandits appeared to provide a guide to mental health in Ireland. In typical fashion for the gas cuntists, the guide took place inside one of Blindboy’s dreams where he found himself approached by several leaders of political parties. All having taken on the form of various animals, of course. The video starts out in a hilariously absurd […]

10 years ago

The highly anticipated Friends reunion finally took place last night, minus Matthew Perry. Fans had hoped initially that the reunion would be an episode or a skit, but it quickly became clear that the reunion would only be an interview, in order to celebrate the impressive career of director James Burrows. Watch the clip above as the cast fondly […]

10 years ago

Mother’s Day is taking place this Sunday, and that’s left many of us scrambling to find a decent treat for the mammy. Well, we’ve got just the thing: this bang up meal at the charming La Peniche.  We’ve offering a lucky winner and a guest the chance to visit Dublin’s finest floating restaurant, where they’ll treated to […]

10 years ago

Yesterday, The Sunday Independent released their yearly Rich List, revealing Ireland’s wealthiest people. While plenty of our country’s biggest business people were topping the list, such as Sean O’Brien and recent addition to the Billionaire’s Club Michael O’Leahy, we thought we’d look at the top Irish celebrities who made the list. You might be surprised at […]

10 years ago

The run up to this year’s General Election has given us plenty of classic moments, moments such as this. An Election Special took place on RTÉ2 last night, allowing candidates to discuss issues in a more civilised environment than previous debates. In fact, it was too civilised, so somebody must’ve thought it needed a bit of drama. […]

10 years ago

It’s a rainy, miserable day out there, but every cloud has a silver lining: it’s the perfect excuse to stay in an binge on Netflix. Now we know you love documentaries, so after some extensive trailer research we put together a list of the most intriguing docs out there at the moment. There’s something for foodies, vegans, redheads, […]

10 years ago

Irish featherweight champ Conor McGregor is set to go up against Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight title next month, and this exciting promo has just been dropped to get excitement levels even higher. The video charts the course of both champions’ careers as they prepare for what promises to be an epic showdown. UFC 197 will take place in […]

10 years ago

Want to go for brunch but not sure if you should? If you want a mouthwatering meal that still manages to be healthy, you should head to The Lo-cal Kitchen today. Here’s why. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lo-cal Kitchen™ (@thelo_calkitchen) on Dec 19, 2015 at 6:41am PST As the name […]

10 years ago

Being between jobs is strange place for be. Sure, everyone complains about their job, but as soon as they’re without it they’re cast adrift. It can be an emotionally turbulent time when you’re trying to get your foot in the door with a new workplace – anybody who’s been job hunting in recent times can testify to that. […]

10 years ago

You’ve got a long weekend on your hands and you want to make the most of it. And by make the most of it, I mean eat embarrassing amounts of chocolate and be as lazy as physically possible. But hey, we ain’t judgin’. Now we can’t bring you food (although we can suggest some great takeaways and give […]

10 years ago

Let’s be honest, you’re planning to drink tonight. But you’re not a barbarian, you wanna do it in style, because let’s face it… Check out our easy recipes below for some really simple cocktails that taste absolutely delicious. Give ’em a shot this evening. 1. Blue Margaritas Full recipe here. 2. Pink Passion Full recipe […]

10 years ago