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. […]

9 years ago

We’re very lucky in Dublin to have such a vibrant and diverse food scene in and the best of the bunch were celebrated at a special ceremony last night. The Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel, with Chapter One being named as the best restaurant in Ireland. Several other Dublin spots were also hailed […]

9 years ago

When it comes to iconic Irish pubs around the capital, there is no shortage of great places to sup on a pint.  Last night at the Licensed Vintners Association awards (the Oscars of the Irish pub trade) there was a very difficult decision to make in choosing the best pub in all of Dublin.  The votes […]

9 years ago

You might be shattered after the Paddy’s Day celebrations but trust us, those good intentions will have worn off before long. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great events that are taking place around the city this week and some of them are even free, so you don’t need to worry too much about that battered […]

9 years ago

Loved La La Land? Well, now you can see the award-winning musical in the role it was born to play – in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra. The La La Land Live tour is a coming to a theatre near you, to showcase a special screening of Damien Chazelle’s incredible musical […]

9 years ago

The locals of Dublin neighbourhood Phibsborough have made their voices heard with regards to the potential opening of an adult store in the area, named ‘Ride Me Sideways’. According to The Irish Sun, the store’s owners are reportedly checking out a building located on Berkeley Street, beside two crisis pregnancy clinics and a Catholic church. […]

9 years ago

All eyes in Ireland were on Ruth Negga last night as she took to the Oscars red carpet.  And we weren’t disappointed.  Nominated for Best Actress for her role as Mildred in Loving, Negga walked the carpet wearing a custom red Valentino lace gown, an intricate red jewelled crown and sparkling bag She looked glowingly beautiful.  View this post […]

9 years ago

The Dublin International Film Festival is back, showing brilliant films from around the world, homegrown Irish movies and documentaries. Films being shown over the course of the festival include ‘The Salesman‘, nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, 1960s throwback ‘The Love Witch‘, ‘Personal Shopper‘ starring Kristen Stewart, ‘Trespass Against Us‘ starring […]

9 years ago

I don’t think we have a world class hotel in Dublin. The Merrion is as close as it comes but I’ve always thought their stiff upper lip style is more suited to the IMF and Jean Claud Trichet then something that us Dubliners can relate to. The Four Seasons screams Celtic Tiger excess and is […]

10 years ago

It might not be a banner weekend for wide releases (Sorry, who ordered The Bad Education Movie?), but this weekend still holds a few late summer treats in store for those looking beyond their local multiplex. Happenings: The Grand Budapest Hotel Thursday, 20th August.Gates 7.30pm, Film starts 9pm approx.Merrion Square Few films released last year […]

10 years ago

I’ve never been massively fond of Belfast as a city. I think it stems back from going there shopping with family as a young teenager, seeing soldiers everywhere, walking around with a sense of unease, and on one occasion hearing bombs going off in the distance. More recently, though, I’ve made the annual pilgrimage to […]

10 years ago

I’ve never thought the fish restaurant scene in Dublin has been good enough for a small island. There’s been a few great additions of late, such as Fish Shop, Super Miss Sue and Klaw – but for the most part our fish offering on this side of the country is woeful. The good news, however, […]

10 years ago