Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning. Stephen’s Day can take you on either one of two journeys. You can curl up in front of whatever RTÉ’s showing with a leftover turkey sambo and what remains of the selection boxes (a perfect way to spend the day, to be quite honest), or you can lash on […]

3 years ago

The only positive to these darker evenings. There was some panic that with the current energy crisis there’d be no Christmas lights in Dublin this year. Thankfully there are still lots of lights to enjoy, in the city centre and further out, from light installations, to the classic glittering Christmas trees. If somehow post […]

3 years ago

Christmas is coming and the Lovin Dublin team are a-drafting their Christmas lists If you are in need of some Christmas present inspiration, look no further than the Lovin team’s carefully crafted list of items they dearly want. With a focus on class Irish companies, there should be something for everyone on this list, from […]

3 years ago

Gotta love a sustainable Christmas. This year, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has taken it upon itself to tackle this issue, ensuring that as little harm is done to the planet as possible. With 3D light installations, forest walks and buildings shining bright, there are dozens of activities taking place in the area this Christmas to […]

3 years ago

Quite the honour. Dún Laoghaire has been named Europe’s “Great Town” of 2022 at the Urbanism Awards. Run by the non-profit organisation the Academy of Urbanism, the awards are designed to recognise the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments across the UK, Ireland and Europe. In a statement, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said […]

3 years ago

There’s a nip in the air and the leaves are turning crunchy, prime for becoming the background for an insta hun sipping a pumpkin spice latte. As we pack away the togs and have a rummage for our wooly jumpers and scarves, you might be on the lookout for some wholesome autumn strolls to embark […]

3 years ago

The university will also assist students struggling to pay for their cap and gown. This week, Trinity College made a “monumental change” to its graduation ceremonies. For the first time, graduating students will now be called in alphabetical order, rather than from the highest grades to the lowest within each degree classification. In a series […]

3 years ago

A match made in heaven! The collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Pasta Pronto, which does exactly what its name would suggest, is opening a second location with Pearse Street bar Moss Lane. Pasta Pronto is a food truck that first launched at Brook Pub by Portrane beach alongside Doughbox in June 2021. Its […]

3 years ago

Sometimes you’ve just got to be the main character of your own life and take yourself on a date. If you’re as obsessed with TikTok as the whole world seems to be, you may be familiar with the trend of “main character energy.” Essentially this means treating yourself like you are the main character […]

4 years ago

Handy info as the heatwave prevails. Summer 2022 has had a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to weather. We’ve seen a bit of everything; rain, shine, even the odd bit of hail. But things have well and truly heated up and if you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to spend a […]

4 years ago

Visiting one of Dublin’s most important historical sites can work up quite the appetite. Kilmainham Jail has to be one of the few spots in Dublin that is capable of moving locals and visitors alike. Locals definitely get a lot from a tour around the former prison, that houses some of the most painful moments […]

4 years ago

In-person walks are back for Darkness Into Light 2022. Darkness into Light is upon us once more. On the 7th May, thousands of people around the country will wake at the crack of dawn to walk at their chosen location in aid of Pieta House. If you’re in need of some caffeine after your […]

4 years ago