If you’re looking for a novel night out in Dublin, ‘For Your Eyes Only‘ at the Science Gallery is just the ticket. Taking place next Friday, the free party will feature live music, sing-alongs, exclusive experiments, and after hours access to the gallery’s current ‘Seeing: What Are You Looking At?’ exhibition. The night, which is a collaboration between the Science Gallery and The Festival […]

10 years ago

The worldwide phenomenon that is Pokémon Go has well and truly taken hold in Dublin, and local businesses should really try and get in on that action – just like the White Moose Café has. The Phibsborough brunch spot (which is known for pancakes and courting controversy) is a Pokéstop in the world of Pokémon Go, meaning a location where players can […]

10 years ago

People of Ireland, we’ve got some good news and bad news ahead of the weekend  – Skinny Prosecco is here at last! The bad news is ain’t cheap. We told you three month ago that this low cal beverage had come into existence, but it has finally been made available on the Emerald Isle.  Prosecco lovers went mad for the news […]

10 years ago

We’re all in the mood for a little summer lovin’, so why not get in the spirit by rewatching the classic that is Grease?  The 1978 musical tells the story of greaser Danny (John Travolta) and good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton John), whose summer romance becomes complicated when the pair discover they’re now in the same high school…  The film is the second instalment in the […]

10 years ago

Peep Show may be gone from the airwaves but it’s not forgotten – Dublin fans will have a chance to celebrate its legacy at a pub quiz at MVP on Tuesday, August 2. Organised by Let’s Get Quizical, this one has been designed for the hardcore Peepers out there who know every tiny detail of the cult show. Teams for the event will be made up […]

10 years ago

If you love a good mystery and free stuff (which we know you do), then you might be into the gig taking place at Sin É this Thursday, July 14. The Ormond Quay pub is kicking off its ‘Secret Sessions’ season, the first of four such evenings sponsored by Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, where up-and-coming Irish artists will treat audiences to a […]

10 years ago

Great news if you’re planning a big family outing sometime soon: kids will soon be getting free public transport in Dublin and beyond. Transport Minister Shane Ross and the CEO of the National Transport Authority Anne Graham made the announcement this morning, stating that children will be able to travel for free with Child Leap Cards at the end […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever taken a stroll down Grafton Street, you’ll be familiar with ‘human directionals’: the people who hold signs pointing down the quieter lanes just off the main thoroughfare. Sign Of The Times is a documentary that gives an insight in the lives of these signs holders. Filmmaker Stephen Rogers told TheJournal.ie: “Our goal with this particular […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it takes a wake up call from someone you love to know when you should retire a certain pair of underwear. This was one of those times. Lee Coffey’s mother is a bit of a gas ticket, he’s even set up a whole Facebook page dedicated to her called Dublin Mammy, and yesterday she made the horrifying discovery […]

10 years ago

Street artist Maser created a piece of art for the Repeal the 8th campaign on the Project Arts Centre yesterday. The artist painted the mural in a collaboration with the Project Arts Centre and The Hunreal Issues. The purpose of the artwork is to raise awareness and start discussion about the Repeal the 8th campaign, the effort to […]

10 years ago

If you’re using the roads today, beware of crawling traffic on the Naas Road inbound this afternoon.  According to AA Roadwatch, you can expect delays of up to 30 minutes on N7 Naas Road inbound from before the Red Cow junction up to the Long Mile Road junction.  @aaroadwatch what lovely delays for a Saturday #naasroad #madcow pic.twitter.com/9YjYMs3cXm — Tara Hammond (@SlatedIreland) July […]

10 years ago

From the look of Met Eireann’s forecast for the weekend, summer has been cancelled until further notice. It’s going to be warm and humid today, with heavy showers in places with a chance of thunder. Temperatures will range from 17 to 22 degrees and you can expect it to be gusty in coastal areas. Tonight will be mild […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you come across a parking job so bad you just stop and think, “why would you do that?!” This is one such occasion. Posted by our friends at Broadsheet.ie, this Jag was spotted on Baggot Street earlier parked at an angle which can only be described as obnoxious. Check it out below.  Still not the worst parking job we’ve […]

10 years ago

The best of the folk horror genre will be explored by the Irish Film Institute (IFI) during their Haunted Landscapes season, set to take place from Saturday July 16 until Saturday July 30. The subgenre in question is marked by the following characteristics: an interest in paganism, rural communities with a connection to the land and its regenerative cycles, and the importance […]

10 years ago

How does this sound for a match made in Heaven: Micky Finns and creamy milkshake goodness, together at last. Oh yes my friends, the good folks at The Paddocks in Clonee have whipped up this extra sweet treat for everyone who ever had a love affair with the fruity liquor.  Check it out below. View this […]

10 years ago

Tarantino fans rejoice – you can catch Pulp Fiction on the big screen at The Sugar Club this September. The iconic flick from ’94 tells the nonlinear tales of conversationalist hitmen Vincent (John Travolta) and Jules (Samuel L Jackson), boxer Butch (Bruce Willis), kingpin’s wife Mia (Uma Thurman), as well as how their lives intersect. It’s smart, it’s funny, and above all, it’s cool, so if you’ve haven’t […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever spent some perusing DAFT, you’ll know it can be home to some spectacularly odd advertisements on occasion – this is one such ad. A redbrick cottage on Reginald Street in Dublin 8 is currently available for let, with two bedrooms (a single and a double) for €1,500. So far, so standard. Until, of course, you take […]

10 years ago

Humans Of Dublin has tugged on our heartstrings time and again, and its latest post is the most heartbreakingly sweet we’ve come across in a long time. The photo blog, run by Peter Varga, posted this entry yesterday (taken with a Vodafone Smart Platinum 7) of an elderly woman speaking fondly about her glory days of dancing when she met the […]

10 years ago

Many were shocked at Nigel Farage’s announcement to step down as leader of UKIP this morning. Having championed the campaign for Britain’s exit from the EU and actually achieving what he set out to do, the politician resigned today saying: “I want my life back, and it begins right now”. Some have claimed it’s all […]

10 years ago

If you won the Euromillions, but you still wanted to live in Dublin instead of moving to some idyllic Mediterranean island, then you might buy someplace like 64 Palmerston Road. On sale for a staggering €2.95 million, this redbrick house in Rathmines dates from the late-Victorian era but as you’ll see below, its recent renovations have made it ultramodern on the […]

10 years ago

If you’re a movie lover who’s still a child at heart, you’re gonna love the Light House cinema’s programme of ‘Films You’d Love Your Kids To See’. The movie season is exactly what it says on the tin, a collection of the best movies from our childhood that we’d like the younger generation to enjoy as […]

10 years ago

We all woke up to sunny skies in Dublin this morning, but don’t let lull you into a false sense of security – according to Met Éireann, there may be a change later in the day. In this week’s forecast, the meteorologists have stated that it may turn showery this afternoon, heavy at times, but broken up with sunny spells. Tomorrow […]

10 years ago

Rats have taken over the Grange View Place area of Clondalkin in the past few months, and it looks like the neighbourhood has finally had enough. The residents told The Echo they’ve found rats in the building that houses the estate’s bins, running around their back gardens, and even sleeping inside the engines of their cars.  Yeah, we shuddered too.  See the neighbourhood take action against the vermin […]

10 years ago

The latest DAFT Report has just been released and it contains some important statistics for would-be buyers. The findings show there was a national rise in prices of 6.3% in the last year, yet the speed of house sales continue to improve, with 63% selling within four months of being on the market. As you’ll see below, the most expensive areas […]

10 years ago

A lot pubs and cafés see the signs in front of their shop are their chance to be gas craic altogether. One establishment who grabbed this opportunity with both hands is Galway Bay Brewery-owned The Beer Market in Christchurch. Writing on the board outside their pub, they’ve released this rather piss take-y list of upcoming events… But maybe the joke’s on […]

10 years ago

What was this guy thinking? Being a Saturday afternoon, Liffey Valley shopping centre’s carpark was pretty jam-packed today, leaving very few easy spaces for the taking.  It was so busy in fact, that this white van had to make this desperate parking job, making a massive dent in the side of a 152 Opel Insignia. One Thomas Keegan […]

10 years ago

Lovin Dublin has come together with The 42 for the most highly anticipated collaboration since McBusted. LovinThe42 is a place where football and culture meet, and it’s come into existence to celebrate the launch of Jameson Caskmates: a whiskey that’s been finished in stout-seasoned casks.  A match made in heaven? We think so.

10 years ago

Did someone say free movies? Yes we certainly did. The Irish Film Institute (IFI) is holding its annual Open Day today, meaning that for the whole day, the public can wander in and enjoy the cinema for precisely zero monies. Here are the screenings you can catch today. 1pm WHITE HEAT 1.30pm AMATEUR 2pm PLAY ON! SHAKESPEARE IN SILENT FILM 3.30pm SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS 3.45pm DISCO […]

10 years ago

The weather seems to have taken a turn for the worse so you might be tempted to remain indoors this afternoon (especially with that protest in town), but you can still enjoy the wonder of nature through the magic of the internet. In the latest upload from Skycam Ireland, we’re given a glorious bird’s eye view of the […]

10 years ago

A protest is taking place in Dublin today against soaring insurance prices, and thousands are expected to turn up for it. Organised by a group called Ireland Underground, up to 6,000 cars are ­expected for the rally at Merrion Square this afternoon. The massive protest was prompted by an upsurge in insurance premiums of 67% in the last three years; protesters are demanding changes […]

10 years ago

In dire need of a sun holiday but strapped for cash? Then this may interest you: Dublin Airport has just announced a new service of low-cost direct flights to Larnaca in Cyprus. Operated by Cyprus-based airline Cobalt, the new service will fly to the stunning Mediterranean island on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 9 to […]

10 years ago

It’s just been reported that a man has been shot in the head on Bridgefoot Street in Dublin this afternoon. According to the TheJournal.ie, emergency services are currently at the scene of the crime. The victim was shot in the head and chest. A car was also found on fire close to the violence. There is no […]

10 years ago

This new pizzeria on Camden Street wants to be your new haunt of the dining variety – and they do a good job in convincing you. At the location that formerly housed Frite Haus, the chefs at Palett Pizza have been developing the menu for this since last September, sampling food all over the Amalfi Coast, Naples and Italy’s islands ‘researching’ for their […]

10 years ago

We told you earlier this week that the Irish Film Institute was having a day of free movies screenings as part of their annual Open Day, before the film titles were announced – now we know what’s in store. Simply line up an hour below each of these screenings at the right desk and grab your two free […]

10 years ago

Finding Dory isn’t going to be on general release in Ireland until July 29, but there will be an early screening at the Light House Cinema on July 13. The sequel to 2003’s Finding Nemo, the movie follows clownfish Marlin and Nemo as they help their forgetful friend find her family, but first they have to break her out of a […]

10 years ago

Meteorologically speaking, it looks like the rest of the day will be sunny with a high chance of tinnies… Thanks to Cían Butler for sending this our way and Rob Gale for creating it. If you’ve something you’d like to share with us, send it to news@lovindublin.com or message us on Facebook or Twitter.

10 years ago

For those of you who aren’t bothered to hit the town tonight, you may be in the mood for a Netflix binge. If so, this list was made for you. 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, even […]

10 years ago

Irish people have a bit of an obsession with incredibly mucky obstacle courses right now, but how do you feel about bouncy ones? The Wild Air Run is a 5k inflatable obstacle course that’s visiting Dublin and Cork over the summer (with events in Galway and Kilkenny yet to be confirmed), and it’s set to do that rare thing of satisfying your […]

10 years ago

When you leave Ireland there are plenty of things you miss, but when you move back to the country, there’s lots you only notice for the first time. Growing up in Ireland you simply accept the country the way it is, but live outside the country for awhile and you’ll notice that we do some things a little differently. Here […]

10 years ago

So you’re contemplating going for brunch, but you don’t wanna make the tough call on where to go. Your friends are counting on you to pick someplace good, can’t let the team down by picking an underwhelming spot. But don’t worry, we’ve got this: you’re going to Herbstreet today. Now enjoy! Oh, you want us […]

10 years ago

If you’ve clicked on this, you’re seriously considering sneaking out of work a little bit early so you can enjoy the hottest day of the year. And we don’t blame you. We’ve put together a list of potential excuses you could use to leave early, but of course we don’t expect any of you would actually […]

10 years ago

We can be sarcastic, blunt, occasionally boorish – a nation of messers in other words – and that’s exactly how we like it. However, our cutely hoorish ways aren’t always entirely transferable to foreign markets. So here, as it’s the 4th of July, are just 17 things things you’d get away with in Ireland that you […]

10 years ago

Iarnród Éireann has warned their customers to expect delays of up to 30 minutes on northside DART and commuter services today. The disruption was caused by a mechanical fault on a maintenance train, which caused it to be stranded at Kilbarrack.  While the train has since been removed from the line, the knock-on effect will disrupt schedules for the rest of the day. READ NEXT: Tell Us About Your […]

10 years ago

After a sensational win against Nate Diaz at UFC 202, Conor McGregor is once again back on top. Having worked hard to reach 170lb to take on Diaz as a welterweight, it now seems the Dub is setting his sights even higher… That could be interesting. READ NEXT: 6 Imaginative Ways To Brighten Up Your Boring Old Toast Each Morning

10 years ago

A man in his 30s was shot multiple times in south Dublin in the early hours of this morning.  The shooting took place at a house on Stannaway Road in Crumlin between 2am-3am. The man was rushed to St James’s Hospital in a serious condition, according to Independent.ie. Gardaí are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area […]

10 years ago

So Khal Drogo himself (aka Jason Momoa) was out having pints in Dublin last night – no big deal. Known for playing one of the most memorable characters from Game Of Thrones, Momoa seemed to be out on the lash with the showrunners of the HBO hit, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The Hawaiian is the latest celeb, along with the likes of Morrisey and […]

10 years ago

You missed a hell of a fight if you slept through UFC 202 last night, and our man McGregor is once again back on top. The pair lasted five rounds together this time around at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Notorious just about came out on top in the first two rounds, but the third saw […]

10 years ago

A Dublin woman dared to wear a t-shirt in support of the Repeal the 8th campaign and found herself publicly confronted by someone who found her clothing offensive.  But the woman, named Vanessa O’Sullivan, quickly put the man in his place… Ever since Maser’s Repeal the 8th mural was removed from the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar there has […]

10 years ago

We love a bit of comedy and we also love a bargain, so Neil Delamere’s €10 gigs at the International Comedy Club tonight and tomorrow are right up our alley. Delamere won’t even be the only act to perform at the intimate venue, which is upstairs at The International Bar, as he’ll be performing alongside Eve Darcy (who recently performed at the Vodafone Comedy […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that finding somewhere to live in Dublin at the moment is extremely difficult, with much of the accommodation that is available often being poor quality – and this lad has had enough of it. A farmer named Damien has posted this ad on Gumtree asking for some help. Fed up with the arduous task of trying to find a decent home in […]

10 years ago