In a world where poorly paid or unpaid internships are the only way to get a foothold in many industries, they’re a rite of passage many of us have had to suffer. Yet no matter what kind of office you interned in, there are certain universal experiences we all faced.  Things like… 1. You bring a lunchbox […]

10 years ago

It was announced today that the Budweiser ‘Dream Big’ advertisement featuring Conor McGregor has been banned by RTÉ. This is the ad in question. The national broadcaster has stated that the spot is in breach of advertising standards, specifically the prohibition of marketing alcohol towards children through the use of ‘heroes of the young’. Budweiser has countered that campaign featuring […]

10 years ago

If Fifty Shades Of Grey had been set in Ireland, it might have looked something like this… A reimagining of erotic tale made by Roscommon couple Michael Hourigan and Martina Larkin, it asks answers a simple question: what if Christian Grey was really into tea, instead of S&M? Hilarity ensues.  The short film was entered into the annual Done In […]

10 years ago

Fans of the comically small guitar-ish instrument will enjoy this. Appearing on The Ray D’Arcy Show last night, the Dublin Ukulele Collective put on a brilliant performance, doing their own version of the classic ‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure. You can see on the faces of the ukulele enthusiasts just how much they’re enjoying being up on stage, and it’s […]

10 years ago

Further cementing his image as a lover of Irish history, Liam Neeson recently recited ‘Easter 1916’ by WB Yeats for an RTÉ programme, and it makes for stirring viewing. The star of Michael Collins and recent narrator of the series 1916 read the poem for A Fanatic Heart, a documentary presented by Bob Geldof on the iconic Irish […]

10 years ago

After their spine-tingling rendition of ‘Mo Ghile Mear’ went viral last month, the UCD Choral Scholars were invited to perform on last night’s The Late Late Show, and they were phenomenal. Check them out in the video above. READ NEXT: Watch Keith Duffy Provide Commentary On Boyzone’s ‘The Late Late Show’ Debut 23 Years Ago

10 years ago

Former Boyzone member Keith Duffy appeared on The Late Late Show last night and Ryan Tubridy took the opportunity to bring out that infamous clip of the Irish boyband’s first TV appearance. You know the one, where the whole crew were just dancing around half naked on Gay Byrne’s Late Late and everyone was just embarrassed by the whole thing. Having […]

10 years ago

Turns out hide-and-seek is a lot more fun when you’re a full grown adult. And a celebrity. For an episode of James Corden’s The Late Late Show, the English host invited celebrity guests Colin Farrell, Wanda Sykes and Demi Lovato over for a little house party. To liven things up he suggested a little game of hide-and-seek. It’s gotta […]

10 years ago

We love when delicious foodstuffs come together to make something so decadent, so wrong, so bold, that they just can’t be resisted.  We’ve seen it before with the likes of chocolate chip cookie ice cream cones, Guinness floats, and doughnut-topped milkshakes, but the latest beautiful monstrosity to grab our attention is the Creme Egg ‘crodough’. What is the Creme […]

10 years ago

After Paddy’s Day, a gentle weekend may be in order. If that’s your plan, we recommend you head to the cinema to see a little movie called Sing Street. Set in Dublin during the economically miserable 1980s, ‘Cosmo’ is forced to leave his fancy school to attend the Christian Brothers on Synge Street due to his parents’ money woes. […]

10 years ago

If you weren’t in Dublin yesterday, you missed that annual citywide party/war zone that is Paddy’s Day. Don’t worry though, this short video will allow you to experience it for yourself right now. Created by California-born filmmaker Christopher Brooks, this video was recorded around the city yesterday, in places like College Green and by the quays, inside pubs and outside busy spots […]

10 years ago

The last few weeks have been a bit of a rollercoaster for Ronan Scolard and Glenn Murphy. Having made a viral sensation with their medley of Adele songs, they found themselves called to the stage by the pop star during her concert at Dublin’s 3Arena, before the proverbial cherry on top with an invite to LA to appear on Ellen.  […]

10 years ago

Bed bugs have long been the bane of an international traveller’s existence, but apparently there’s been a huge explosion of infestations in Ireland in the last year. According to pest control company Rentakil Ireland, there’s been a whopping increase of 80% in the amount of call outs by them in the last year to deal with the nighttime nuisance. While this is […]

10 years ago

A new study has revealed that Dublin has the happiest workers in Europe, while Irish people are the fourth happiest in the world. The Indeed Job Happiness Index 2016 looked at 35 countries for the following factors when ranking workplace happiness: work-life balance, quality of management, office culture, job security and advancement, and compensation, and benefits or pay. The research also revealed what […]

10 years ago

The owner of The White Moose Café is up to his old tricks again, this time issuing a horrible message to the parent’s of crying children. Read it below. Dear parents, If you cannot control your crying (screaming) babies, I will crush up some valium and put it in their… Posted by The White Moose […]

10 years ago

Gone are the days when you’d have to physically show off a Tinder match to your friends; now you can just ‘share’ it with them.  That’s right, the world’s most popular dating app has just announced that it’ll be making a few changes soon, changes that’ll allow you to share your matches with friends. When you hit the ‘share’ button […]

10 years ago

The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) has just released figures revealing that the price of rent in Dublin is now 0.4% higher than it was at the height of Ireland’s economic boom in 2007.  Taking information from 27,000 new tenancies from the end of last year, the stats say that rents in Dublin have increased by €105 per month or €1,260 […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor is currently involved in Budweiser’s Dream Big ad campaign, and here’s a look behind the scenes when the fighter returned to his childhood home of Crumlin. The 27-year-old speaks about what it feels like to return to the place after achieving such heights of success. He also talks about being able to with the director […]

10 years ago

It was just announced today that Facebook is creating 200 new jobs at its Dublin headquarters, and you can apply for them right now. Gareth Lambe, Head of Facebook Ireland, made the announcement this morning alongside Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton. The positions that need to be filled include sales, engineering, online operations, and many more. The 200 jobs […]

10 years ago

An ‘unexploded missile’ is on display on King’s Street until 1pm today to mark five years of struggle in Syria.  The street artwork was created by activist and artist Will St Ledger for GOAL Global, it’s a fake missile (made from salvaged materials) planted in cracked pavement. Beside the device, a child’s bloody shoe rests on the ground. The piece is a stark […]

10 years ago

If you’re looking for a satisfying meal in a thoroughly unique setting, La Peniche is well worth the visit and here’s your chance to try it out. The barge restaurant has given us a lunch for two to give away, where you’ll be able to enjoy a delectable three course meal as you drift down the […]

10 years ago

For so many Irish students, the J1 is a rite of passage. It leaves them wiser, more independent, and guarantees they’ll start an annoying amount of stories with “when I was on my J1”. Uploaded by Conal Ó H-Iarnáin, this video features four Limerick students who came together to celebrate that fondly remembered summer they spent in San Francisco. Bless […]

10 years ago

Irish people have a tendency to cringe when we hear our cousins across the Atlantic refer to Paddy’s Day as Patty’s Day, so Twisted Doodles made this illustration to help educate the masses.   Check it out below. Pic: Twisteddoodles A true public service. To see more Twisted Doodles, click here. READ NEXT: Here’s The Ultimate Guide To Bullshitting About Wine

10 years ago

Some distressing news has just been announced for loyal customers of BT2 on Grafton Street: the store is to set to close next January. The sister shop to Brown Thomas is closing down to make way for lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret, confirming the recent rumours. Fortunately, the closure will not result in job losses and the company itself remains […]

10 years ago

Last week two Irish lads made a medley of Adele songs and it’s fair to say that’s done far better than either of them could’ve expected. The mash up from Ronan Scolard and Glenn Murphy was instant sensation, and to date it has racked up over 10 million views online. If you missed it, check it out below. After going […]

10 years ago

‘Humans Of Dublin‘ is a remarkable photo blog, and every once in a while it gifts us with an absolute gem of a story. This is one such story. If you live in Dublin you’ll probably recognise the latest individual to be interviewed for the blog: he’s the doorman for Brown Thomas on Grafton Street.  The gent spoke to […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday, so why not spend the last day of your weekend decompressing in the great outdoors before heading back to work tomorrow? And it looks like Wicklow could be the perfect place to escape the rat race for a day. Uploaded by Timelapse Ireland, the above video gives us a glimpse of the county’s lush green […]

10 years ago

With a huge influx of tourists expected to hit Dublin this Easter weekend, the average price of hotel rooms have gone up by 60%. Hotel website Trivago has revealed that it will cost an average of €199 to stay in a double room during the weekend, while in February the average was €124. According to TheJournal.ie, the Friday night’s average cost is €203 for a […]

10 years ago

The pronunciation of Irish names isn’t exactly a cakewalk for our anglophone friends around the world, as you can see in the above video. Uploaded by the St. Patrick’s Parade Society Of Toronto, a camera crew hit the streets of the Canadian city to ask locals how to pronounce a list of Irish names.  And they […]

10 years ago

Last night’s Late Late was definitely one to watch, what with a “flattering” question levelled at Hozier and a cheeky audience member spotting his time to shine. But comedian Reginald D. Hunter also had his moment. The Georgia-born funny man appeared on the show last night to promote his new show The Aluminum Negro. Over the course of […]

10 years ago

Possessors of facial hair will know all too well that the consumption of stout can be a bit tricky, as this ad from grooming brand Harry’s demonstrates. Moustachioed men have developed a series of techniques in order to deal with the inevitable froth tache that goes with every creamy pint. None of which could be deemed in any […]

10 years ago

If you’re planning to head out tonight but are bored with your usual haunts, we’ve got just the thing. We’ve done a round up of some of Dublin’s most recently opened bars, and they look pretty damn good. If you’re heading out anyway tonight, you may as well have a nose around one of these joints.  […]

10 years ago

There are many moments of random hilarity when it comes to live Irish television; here’s another one for the list. While Hozier was having the chats with Tubs on The Late Late last night, the camera turned on the audience to see how they were liking it. One man saw a brief window of opportunity. He took […]

10 years ago

Last night’s The Late Late Show boasted one of those Irish celebrities that the nation only appreciates because they like him in the States too: good ol’ Hozier.  Having signed an autograph on the arm of one die hard fan Lianne Dolan outside the Manchester O2 Apollo after a gig, she sent a video message The Late Late hoping it would find its […]

10 years ago

Looking for non-alcoholic social activities this month? If so, this short list might be of interest to you. Dublin’s cinemas screen some excellent older movies on occasion, so we’ve had a look around to see the best ones that are coming up in the next few weeks. Here are our cinematic offerings offer… 1. Michael Collins Where: The IFI When: 1.30pm, Saturday, March 19 Plot: The […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor, recurring guest on Conan, appeared on last night’s show yet again in the popular Clueless Gamer segment. This time around the Irish fighter got a chance to whoop the Irish-American host’s ass in a virtual Octagon with the newly released UFC 2 video game. O’Brien even got his own life-like avatar for the showdown… See who came out on top in […]

10 years ago

With Easter just around the corner, Sweet Republic have added six new Creme Egg-based desserts to their menu and man, do they look good. Feast your eyes on the latest offers from the purveyors of decadent sweeties below. Creme Egg stuffed cup with Irish dairy ice cream, Creme Egg goo, chocolate sauce and loads of toppings Creme Egg stuffed Easter egg, […]

10 years ago

The latest edition of Michelin’s Main Cities Of Europe guide has just been released and nine Dublin restaurants were suggested by it. The prestigious publication informs foodies where the continent’s best restaurants are located and what they’ve got to offer. Here at the Dublin spots to make the list. 1. The Greenhouse Full info here. 2. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud Full info here. […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are raiding 10 homes in South Dublin this morning in relation to organised crime. Beginning at 7am this morning, 80 Gardaí have been conducting searches on the residences of suspected members of the Kinahan cartel on Kevin Street and Pearse Street. David Byrne, the man who was killed at the Regency Hotel shooting, was a member of the criminal organisation. According to […]

10 years ago

A homeless ‘shelter pod’ on Molesworth Street was demolished and removed by the council in the early hours of this morning. It had been home to Columb Fogarty, a homeless writer who just last night detailed his experience living on the streets in an article he wrote for Lovin Dublin. Columb was given just five minutes to clear out […]

10 years ago

Last week, we met a homeless man occupying the ‘shelter pod‘ outside the Lovin Dublin offices – mere metres away from Leinster House. The 43-year-old, named Columb Fogarty, took shelter in this particular box in front of Leinster House, upon which he has written a series of heartfelt messages to the public, so that he might raise awareness for his plight and that of more than […]

10 years ago

Pretty sure this isn’t the kinda craic you want on your wedding day.  Just as happy couple Mark and Tanya were just about to tie the knot, a dapper young wedding guest decided this was the perfect moment to steal some thunder… Turns out the aisle’s a bad place to attempt a long jump. READ NEXT: This Mural Inspired By The Women Of 1916 Is Now […]

10 years ago

Talks to settle disputes between the Luas’ operating company Transdev and its drivers broke down last night, and it now appears an all out strike is now likely. It appeared in recent days that the disagreement over pay increases was nearing a conclusion, but yesterday evening both sides left the Workplace Relations Commission with no deal having been made. […]

10 years ago

George’s Street has just gotten a wonderful new piece of artwork this morning to mark International Women’s Day and usher in the Easter Rising celebrations. Created by Irish artist Gearoid O’Dea, the artwork is inspired by the women of 1916 and is located where Joe Caslin’s marriage equality piece was installed last year.  Entitled ‘Le Che?ile I Ngruaig’, meaning ‘Together In The Hair’, […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably already seen the incredible Guinness ad that tells the story of John Hammond (if not, check it out here), the talent scout who stood almost alone in championing the potential of black and white musicians working together in 1930s New York. Hopefully you’ve also seen Rudimental, Lady Leshurr and Lianne La Havas talk about how Hammond’s legacy has impacted their own creative paths in Guinness’ series […]

10 years ago

Now here’s a thing of genius. Cabra man Lewis Kenny posted a job application inspired by Eminem’s classic tune ‘Stan’ on his Facebook page and it’s probably the best thing you’ll read today. Check it out below. For all those still trying to find a job. Inspired by Stan by Eminem.Still Trying And NothingDear Employers, […]

10 years ago

Many were crushed by McGregor’s defeat at the hands of Nate Diaz on Saturday while many were simply overjoyed – this video captured the best reactions to that deciding moment. Uploaded by The Best Snapchats, the compilation used snaps from around the world taken just as the Irish MMA star submitted to Diaz.    Watch the video above. READ NEXT: Read Conor McGregor’s First Social Media […]

10 years ago

The latest from Foil, Arms and Hog perfectly lampoons internet scams. The comedic trio have already given us their honest version of a toothpaste ad, this time they’re presenting us with a typical get rich quick scheme complete with testimonials… so it must be real!  Check it out above. READ NEXT: Read Conor McGregor’s First Social Media Post After His Loss

10 years ago

Conor McGregor is known for being extremely active on social media, and fans were waiting with bated breath for an update from the fighter after Saturday night’s defeat – last night, he had his say. McGregor talked about how he took a chance by going for this fight, and he called out Aldo and Dos Anjos for comments […]

10 years ago

Adele has continued her campaign to prove she’s sound out by inviting two Irish viral stars on stage with her last night. In case you missed it, Ronan Scolard and Glenn Murphy recorded themselves performing an impressive medley of four songs by Adele and it’s been all over the place the past few days. Obviously it didn’t go unnoticed by the Tottenham […]

10 years ago