It’s Dublin humour at it’s finest! Dublin Port Company gathered a few old colleagues together and asked them to share the nicknames they used to call each other. They explain that it was a unique tradition among dockland workers. Once you got a nickname, it stuck with you for life and as they say themselves, “the […]

9 years ago

The very words ‘food festival’, combining quite possibly two of our absolute favourite things, is enough to make our mouths water. And a Slow Food festival sounds even better. Oh boy. We’re ready for it. Slow in the City is the first annual festival of Slow Food Dublin in association with Bodytonic and with lots of participants […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking to try out a new place for brunch this award winning Dublin restaurant you might want to add to your list. Conrad Dublin’s The Coburg have announced an exciting new Brunch Menu that we really need to try. Right now. Why? Because not only does it sound delicious but it looks out of […]

9 years ago

Thinking of making a move to a different Dublin neighbourhood? If so, D8 might be just the place for you. Not only is it geographically central, being within short walking distance of both Grafton Street and Smithfield, but also spiritually — it’s the very heart of old Dublin, with a real sense of community still preserved […]

9 years ago

We all know how difficult it can be to find a good night out without spending an arm and a leg. If you’re stuck for a bit of cash and fancy doing something this evening after work, then we have the perfect thing for you. The popular Dublin arcade Token in Smithfield announced the amazing news […]

9 years ago

It’s fair to say that the majority of the Irish are fond of the odd drink.  We spend many of our weekends in bars and restaurants across Dublin socialising, and we’re always looking for new places to try out. So you’ll defo want to check out what has been called ‘The Best Bar In The World’, The […]

9 years ago

Stuck for what to do this weekend? We have your plans sorted, no need to look up anything else lads, it’s decided: You should hop down to Smithfield Square this Saturday for the annual Bluefire Street Fest. The square will be transformed into a deadly mix of live street art, street performers, music from around […]

9 years ago

Dublin is set to receive a serious splash of colour this Friday, when parking spaces all over the city will be turned into mini public parks.  The pop-up parks will be arriving as part of the Park(ing) Day event, a global initiative that has visited cities all over the world.  Artists, designers and activists will […]

9 years ago

It can be easy to be a creature of habit.  Frequenting the same coffee shops, restaurants, bars and pubs can be easy and risk-free.  But when you step out of your comfort zone to try something new, unusual and off-the-beaten track, you can often be well-rewarded.  After walking past the Canal Boat Restaurant on Mespil Road […]

9 years ago

One of the best things about this city is its proximity to the sea and the mountains.  We previously written about some great walks in the city, but with most focused on the Southside of the river, so we wanted to create another list for the Northside.  All you have to do now is drag your ass out of bed or off the […]

9 years ago

It’s fair to say we’ve all built up a bit of a thirst during this heatwave, so what better way to quench it than spend some time in your local beer garden? We’ve covered all corners of the city by going through each Dublin postcode to pick out the best suntrap.  Unfortunately, the rules state […]

9 years ago

Many of us did ballet as children and dreamed of becoming a world famous ballerinas. It was elegant, you got to wear tutus and the whole experience of dancing was just magical. Well, now for any budding ballet dancers out there, Royal Ballet trained ballerina, Karis Scarlette, is bringing her unique adult ballet classes to […]

9 years ago