A bus driver has been arrested after testing positive for alcohol at a Garda checkpoint. The checkpoint took place on Saturday morning on the M1 motorway between Swords and Balbriggan. The Irish Independent reported that there were up to 17 passengers aboard the bus, who were delayed approximately two hours as they waited for a […]

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A male dog has been found near the Red Cow Luas depot in Dublin today. Luas staff tweeted photographs of the adorable pooch earlier today in the hopes that someone would recognise him and come forward to help reunite him with his owner. Do you recognise this face? Male dog found near Red Cow Luas […]

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Fancy a cheeky getaway? Aer Lingus are giving people the chance to win exactly that. Aer Lingus will be setting up a special ‘Sun Dial’ in three different locations around the city today – O’Connell Street, South King Street and Grand Canal Dock.  The aim of the game? To be the first person to answer […]

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Whether you’ve just moved up to the big shmoke or you’re travelling around the country and end up in Dublin for New Years Eve this year, it can be a little bit daunting to make plans when the only person you’ve spoken to is the lad who made you an eggnog latte in Starbucks the […]

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It’s not called the most wonderful time of the year for nothing. The festive season really is a great couple of weeks, especially in the city. From pints in the local on Christmas Eve, to an annual appearance in Mass and heading to some of the best Christmas markets around, Dublin has a lot to […]

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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is encouraging the public to download a new app that will prevent them being scammed by illegitimate taxi drivers. The Driver User App applies to licensed taxis, hackneys and limousines. It allows passengers to make sure the vehicle they’re going to travel in has been registered and that the driver […]

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Gardaí carried out raids on a number of stalls in Dublin’s Liberties this morning, in a bid to curb the sale of counterfeit goods. The raids were carried out in the Meath Street area, according to TheJournal.ie, and a number of items were removed on suspicion that they are counterfeit goods. Locals reportedly saw a […]

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The first few acts for one of Ireland’s most popular festivals of the year were announced a couple of weeks back. And just when we thought the line up couldn’t get any better, it feckin’ did. Just this morning, the festival surprised us with eight more acts that will be playing in Dublin next June. […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade have issued a warning to anyone who owns an Elf On The Shelf, after one family’s elf nearly caused a house fire. Elf On The Shelf is a popular Christmas toy, owned by families all over the country. The idea behind it is that one of Santa’s elves has been sent to […]

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Ryanair’s Dublin pilots, who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association, are to strike just five days before Christmas. Impact trade union has just confirmed today that the planned industrial action will go ahead on Wednesday, December 20th for 24 hours. According to The Irish Independent, the union said that Ireland-based, directly employed pilots […]

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A protest against homelessness is being held outside Leinster House today. The event was organised by Inner City Helping Homeless, an organisation that aims to combat Dublin’s homeless problems, in conjunction with the #mynameis campaign.  Protest by #MyNameIs and @ICHHDUBLIN taking place outside the Dáil tomorrow. Organisers not satisfied with provision of winter beds for […]

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Residents of one of Dublin’s biggest hotspots, Temple Bar, are taking a stance to try and prevent one of the area’s oldest shops being replaced with a massive restaurant. Temple Bar Residents (TBR) represents the 2,300 people living in the area. And according to The Times, they are opposed to plans by the owners of […]

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Just when we were wondering if Christmas in Dublin could get any better, a carol service especially for dogs is being held in the city today. Yes, that’s right. A carol service for dogs. Pups of all sizes will be getting into the festive spirit this afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral where the annual Peata […]

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Christmas dinner isn’t like any regular mid-week dinner. It requires days of preparation. From picking out the perfect turkey for the centre of the table, to making sure your Christmas cake is just right, the stress of making the meal can actually take away the fun of the day if you’re the one lamped with […]

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Cuffing season is already in full swing, and if you’ve managed to bag yourself someone to cosy up to over the Christmas holidays, now all you have to do is decide where the two of you will spend a day soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in the city. And although some of us may prefer […]

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Fancy a new piano for Christmas? You could get your hands on this iconic one that is going to being auctioned off. The Grafton Street busk is an annual festive event that draws performers together to hold a busking session on one of Dublin’s most famous streets. And the piano that is set to be […]

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With Christmas only three weeks away, Dublin’s festivities are officially in full swing, and it’s time to start soaking up the festive spirit that has been taking over the city. Powerscourt Centre on South William Street are holding a ‘Christmas evening’ tonight, and everyone is welcome. The event will showcase the Simon House of Lights […]

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Cyclists are being asked to hop off their bikes rather than try to divert their way through traffic across the tracks, and signs will be placed around College Green this week asking them to do so.  The Luas Cross City line is set to open for its first journey across Dublin city this Saturday, with […]

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Speculation has been rife over the exact opening date of Grafton St’s Victoria’s Secret Store, and now the day has come. The Irish flagship store is set to open its doors to the public tomorrow morning, Tuesday December 5, according to The Irish Times. The US brand landed in Dublin Airport Terminal 2 back in […]

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