We all know someone who’s dealt with the sinking feeling of returning to the trusty spot they parked their bike, only to see it’s been lifted. If you’re lucky, a wheel might be left behind, or the remnants of your lock. It’s an issue Dubliners are well familiar with – you’re encouraged to buy two […]

3 years ago

It’s going to be a cold one. Met Éireann has issued a fresh Status Yellow weather warning for all of Ireland as temperatures are set to plummet this week. Issued on Monday morning (16 January), the alert is for low temperatures and ice and will take effect from 4pm on Monday until midday on Tuesday. […]

3 years ago

The ramps have been criticised by a disability activist group and local wheelchair users. Activist group Access For All Ireland say they have been “inundated” with messages about the “mountainous” ramps at the newly opened Dún Laoghaire Baths. The Baths, which opened before Christmas after an €18m refurbishment were launched with an emphasis on accessibility […]

3 years ago

2022 has been an exceptionally challenging year for hospitality to say the very least. Rising energy bills and the bite of the cost of living crisis has unfortunately meant that many incredible businesses have had to close their doors this year. As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken some time to highlight some […]

3 years ago

Perfect for when you’re ready to emerge from your Christmas hole. Those days between Christmas and New Years tend to all blend into one. It’s easy to let yourself fall into a pattern of movie, turkey sandwich, new movie, Celebrations box, another movie, and suddenly it’s 11pm and you haven’t left the sofa. And hey, […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Lidl Let the wine steal the show this Christmas with these festive-worthy French reds from Lidl. With all the work that has to be done at this time of year – present buying, organising the turkey, making sure you haven’t left anyone off your Christmas card list – selecting the wine […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. ‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, gravy burgers and scarves had the proverbial crown. As the 25th draws ever closer, this week’s L List is appropriately stacked with festive snacks, the […]

3 years ago

12 years of work, 17 years of campaigning and €18m later, the new and improved Dún Laoghaire Baths opened officially yesterday. There’s been great excitement around the expansive studio space for artists and the new 35 metre long jetty, but it’s hard to ignore the glaringly obvious. The new Dún Laoghaire Baths… don’t have a […]

3 years ago

Find something for everyone on your list this Christmas, all under one roof. With Christmas just a few short weeks away, there really isn’t much time left to pick up gifts for everyone on your list this year. And as the big day draws closer, we’re all less inclined to risk ordering any essentials online, […]

3 years ago

Scorpio season was a great month for eating out. November is always a good food month for me, mostly because I’m a Scorpio and my birthday falls on the 14th. There tends to be a lot of birthday dinners, lunches, and nights away, and I was thoroughly spoiled this year as I made the […]

3 years ago

A tale as old as time, but one that never gets old… I cannot tell you how excited I was to get to go to this show. As an avid fan of Beauty and the Beast I was intrigued to see how it would translate to a live stage, particularly the magical elements. Beauty and […]

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