Fans of The Coronas should get excited, because the much loved Irish band have announced two Christmas dates in Dublin. We have long awaited the announcement of a new gig, and now that it’s finally here we know exactly what we want for Christmas. The Coronas will play two dates at The Olympia Theatre on […]

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

The way the current rental market is going is absolutely insane, and while we love lusting over fabulous property porns and dream apartments as much as the next person, the sad truth is that it’s seriously hard to find a place to live. Last month, 99 families became homeless in Dublin. And one quick look […]

9 years ago

Once you’ve gone through all the effort of buying your first house there’s still the tiny problem of filling the place with stuff — unless you buy someplace that’s already fully furnished, like Maydenhayes. Located in Mornington, Co Meath, Maydenhayes is billed as a luxury housing development comprising of semi-detached three-, four- and five-bedroom family homes. These show […]

9 years ago

Going into business with someone is a huge decision.  Will you agree? Disagree? Butt heads? Fight? Take flight?  Finding the perfect business partner is super rare – but when you find The One, you’re golden.  And after backpacking together across Central America for over a year, Rebecca and Jen knew it was meant to be.  […]

9 years ago

When we plan to meet up with friends, sometimes it can seem that you only real options for things to do when you see them is to eat or go for a drink. But there are a lot more things to do in Dublin. Stay away from the bars and restaurants and check out some […]

9 years ago

The crown of World Class Irish Bartender of the Year 2017 will be bestowed in Zozimus on May 30, when six finalists from around the country will go head to head. It’s taken a year of challenges and mystery bar visits, but the final round of the prestigious bartending competition will see our last remaining competitors endure […]

9 years ago

We all know sunshine in Ireland is rare af.  But when it eventually does start splitting the rocks every crayture on the island comes out of hibernation to catch a few rays.  Here are the 33 things you see around our fair city on a sunny day. Unfortunately there are some things you can’t un see… 1. 99s […]

9 years ago

It’s just been announced that The House of Peroni is making a triumphant return to 1 Dame Lane this month and we can’t help but feel excited at the prospect of all that Italian food. The residency will run from Thursday, May 25 until Sunday, June 4, and it’s returning to its rooftop spot at 1 Dame […]

9 years ago

Think you’re going to die alone? Think again! TV3 Blind Date is coming to Ireland this autumn.  And we cannot freakin’ wait.  We’ve been thoroughly enjoying First Dates Ireland these past few years and are extremely excited to see how Blind Date measures up.  The wonderful Al Porter will play the role of mischievous matchmaker […]

9 years ago

Long weekends are a beautiful thing.  Sleeping in, drinking pints and generally having an extra 24 hours to spend pretending like we have no responsibilities nor worries.  Bliss.  But, not everyone is spending this glorious long weekend chilling on the couch watching First Dates and eating cereal from the box.  There are people out there […]

9 years ago

Dublin City is a city steeped in culture and history, with a plethora of things to see and do.  However, some of us may be guilty of rushing around this great city and not truly appreciating the beauty around us. So what would you find if you slowed down and looked around this weekend? It […]

9 years ago