Bum sniffing, but artful. If your furry friend is always looking to expand their cultural horizons, you’re in luck. There’s an art exhibition especially for dogs taking place at Hen’s Teeth next month. The show by artist and illustrator Ruan Van Vliet takes the form of a doggie paradise with giant bums for sniffing, bandaged […]

3 years ago

Some especially welcome news on Meatless Monday. As a Dundrum local, I find this news particularly exciting. For the next four months, Thanks Plants have taken up residence in Dundrum Town Centre’s Pembroke Square, where many amazing food trucks have come and gone before them. Thanks Plants launched in Dundrum on World Vegetarian Day […]

3 years ago

The best fuel after a day of retail therapy. Just one more sleep. Smash burger connoisseurs Burger Boy announced that they were launching in Blanchardstown last month, and the day is nearly here. From Tuesday 27th September, you’ll be able to find Burger Boy at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, from 11:30am. If you’re lucky enough […]

3 years ago

It’s been 8 years (in Old Rose’s voice from Titanic). It’s been eight long years since five Garth Brooks concerts were supposed to occur, and none did. Who can forget the saga back in 2014, when two concerts became three, three became five, five became three again, only for there to be no gigs […]

3 years ago

“We have to keep going.” Dogs Angels Ireland is a South Dublin based and non-profit dog charity. It was set up by fellow dog owners who were appalled at the mistreatment of domesticated animals in Ireland. Their aim is to rescue and protect dogs from abusive situations, as well as find shelter and new […]

3 years ago

Couch Potato Adoption Day is underway. As many people may know, there are a huge amount of lurchers, greyhounds and other sighthounds available for adoption in Ireland. These leggy pups are commonly used for hunting, poaching and racing and are among the most frequently abandoned dogs in the country. If you follow any Irish dog […]

3 years ago

The Big Grill Fest makes a welcome return to our summer calendars this year, after a two-year hiatus Join fellow meat-lovers and do some dribbling over fire, smokers or BBQs. With over 50 + chefs, 20 + restaurants serving up grub, long table feasts, demos, talks, tastings, music and entertainment, there’s something for all meat-eaters […]

3 years ago

With a full menu for your furry friends. Ruff Café opens a new apt location on the 24th June up by the DSPCA grounds. The café took to Instagram to announce this good news, saying that they had been working with the DSPCA to bring this project together. Ruff Café have another adorable café […]

4 years ago

The Cheeky Piglet treats the cheeky pups of Dublin instead. For those with pups, it’s hard to find events that are dog friendly in Dublin. And with the warmer weather and longer days, leaving them at home can be less than ideal. Well this Friday you don’t have to, as Dublin 8 café and […]

4 years ago

Aka, 10 cafes where your doggo will be the guest of honour, showered with rubs and under-the-chin scratches while you enjoy your flat white. Dog friendly bars and cafes are on the rise in Dublin, and we’re all happy about it. Even if you’re not a dog owner, it’s nice to head along anyway for […]

4 years ago

A very arty month, all in all. I know I say this every month, but May might’ve been the best one for food, drink, and culture in Dublin so far. Not only did I have the pleasure of trying a few Dublin faves for the first time (Two Pups, you were everything I dreamed of […]

4 years ago

Including cheesecake on a stick. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you’re going to want to check out these new foodie spots in Pembroke Square at Dundrum. The shopping centre welcomes two new spots to their outdoor location, Pop’s Cheesecake and ProBox. Pop’s Cheesecake does cheesecake on a stick… yes, you read that […]

4 years ago