For all its benefits, traveling on public transport has its downsides, one of them being opportunistic pickpockets using their nimble fingers to steal from the general public. While this culture is not as prominent in Dublin as in other cities around the world, it does happen and it’s best to have your wits about you. […]
9 years ago
David Quinn, the director and founder of the Iona Institute, has caused quite a stir online today by posting a picture of what appears to be a Repeal The 8th jumper on a Dublin church altar. So, so wrong. (The church is in Inchicore). pic.twitter.com/fgRfOwirOb — David Quinn (@DavQuinn) August 7, 2017 Quinn claims the […]
9 years ago
We’ve got the best news ever. No, really. Ever. A retro style table quiz is kicking off next week in Dublin City Centre featuring specialist rounds such as Pictionary with Don Conroy, recorded brain teasers from puppet legend Bosco, The Lyrics Board with Niamh Farrell (ham sandwich) and a Leaving Cert round featuring the Tape Test. […]
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A man in his 50s threatened to set himself on fire at Crumlin Church last night during a stand-off with armed gardaí. According to Dublin Live, the unidentified man doused himself in petrol and stood on the altar of St Agnes’ Church with a lighter in his hand. The incident took place shortly after 6pm […]
9 years ago
Traffic in the city centre was brought to a standstill earlier this evening following a freak Viking Splash accident which involved the vehicle losing its front wheel in the middle of Aungier Street. The incident happened at around 5pm, when the ship/bus hybrid lost its wheel at the junction of Longford Street little beside Whitefriar […]
9 years ago
No ticket for U2? No problemo, (Achtung) baby… The Church bar in the city centre is having a very special pop-up U2 night for all those poor unfortunate souls who missed out on seeing the lads play in Croker this coming weekend. So eh, half of Dublin then. With tribute band U2 BABY performing all the […]
9 years ago
Gardaí are dealing with two stabbing incidents in the city centre, it’s being reported this evening. One of the incidents occurred in Temple Bar while the other happened on Werburgh Street near Christchurch. Gardai dealing with at least two stabbing incidents in Dublin. First happened in temple bar. The other on Werburgh Street near Christchurch — […]
9 years ago
Residents of Firhouse could be noticing a large swathe of Scientologists hanging around the area. The Church is looking to set up its European Base at the NAMA-owned Victory Centre on the Firhouse Road, according to The Journal. The publication came across documents which listed an address for ‘Church of Scientology International’ in Firhouse Dublin 24. Currently, […]
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After the recent attacks in Manchester and London, the Irish people have been questioning whether Ireland’s preventative and security measures are enough to handle such an incident. Even though there is no threat of an imminent attack, the authorities are making sure that we are prepared. There is a simulated terrorist attack taking place on […]
9 years ago
The soon to be very trendy Liberties area in Dublin is getting a brand new boutique whiskey distillery in the former St James’s Church on James’s Street. The Journal reports that the distillery has been granted permission for a full drinks license (hurrah!), and will be open to the public at the end of the summer. […]
9 years ago
We’ve always dreamed of having our very own stylish retreat that’s right in the heart of Dublin city, with a little garden, lots of bright light and maybe the odd red brick thrown in for good measure. An impossible dream, some may say. But we’ve found it. The holy grail of gaffs for socialising in the city […]
9 years ago
As if Dundrum Garden of Pure Imagination by Diarmuid Gavin wasn’t fab enough. It now hosts a beautiful cider bar within the Kopparberg Fruit Market. Positively dreamy. That’s right – for the month of July the famous Fruit Market will be located at Pembroke Square, Dundrum serving up refreshing Elderflower & Lime and Raspberry Kobbarberg ciders […]
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