There’s no shortage of ways to thank the main lady herself for nabbing us the extra day off. This year, the January blues have decreased significantly and that can be attested to one simple factor – the knowledge of a brand new bank holiday waiting for us once January hits. We owe all that to […]

3 years ago

An incredible resource for the community of Fairview and beyond. Dublin woman Sarah Darby has recently opened the Northside’s first autism friendly barbershop, catering to neurodivergent clients of all ages. After 15 years in the business, Sarah found many parents were struggling to find a barbershop that catered to their children’s specific needs and was […]

3 years ago

While many of us are still struggling to come to terms with the fact that it’s not 2022 anymore, the Valentines bookings at restaurants all over Dublin are filling up fast. And if you don’t want a disgruntled partner cutting daggers through you as you tuck into your 3-in-1s on Valentines night after leaving it […]

3 years ago

“Running a restaurant of this calibre isn’t easy or cheap.” Swords locals will be shocked to hear that Shaker & Vine restaurant has announced their “closure with immediate effect“. Based on the Main Street in Swords, the bar and restaurant has been a popular spot for the last four and a half years; they’ve […]

3 years ago

Sure what else would you be doing of a Wednesday? Anyone who’s a fan of the poetry of Robert Burns will be well aware of Burns Night, which takes place on his birthday, the 25th January, every year. To celebrate, Drumcondra pub The Cat & Cage are hosting a supper club for Burns Night 2023, […]

3 years ago

Make a proper day out of your visit to the National Gallery. I’ve loved going to the National Gallery of Ireland for years, ever since I was quite little. It’s free entry, and you could spend hours wandering in and out of the different rooms. Some of the exhibitions aren’t free, but they’re well […]

3 years ago

There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Dublin. We’re just over halfway through January, and hopefully you’ve found ways to perk yourself up (even if temporarily) during an otherwise bleak and dreary month. If not, don’t worry – Dublin’s lineup of Lunar New Year celebrations should sort you right […]

3 years ago

“Being cared for lovingly by family” Aslan’s Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care, his family has announced. Christy has been suffering from the rare disease amyloidosis since March 2013. The Dubliner continued touring and recording music following his diagnosis. He also underwent chemotherapy for the condition but is now receiving palliative care. In a statement, […]

3 years ago

Two Kinda Folks has got a bit of a ring to it honestly. It’s official. One becomes two as One Kinda Folk nears the launch date of their second café. There’s no doubt that One Kinda Folk is one of Dublin’s most adorable cafés. It easily made it onto our top coffee spots in […]

3 years ago

Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas is an age old Irish tradition, and there are a number of events happening in Dublin to mark the occasion. Women’s Christmas in Ireland is observed every year on 6th January, and is traditionally a day where women rest after catering to and looking after everybody over the festive […]

3 years ago

If you’re already looking ahead to the next celebratory date in the calendar, listen up. Now that Christmas has been and gone, and resolutions have been made and most likely broken already, it’s time to start thinking about St Patrick’s Day. Paddy’s Day always attracts a number of different crowds into the city centre for […]

3 years ago

Ring in 2023 with delicious food, live entertainment and some complimentary bubbles. What more could you want!? Still don’t have a plan for new year’s eve? There’s no need to panic, as Mackenzie’s Restaurant on Grand Canal are hosting the ultimate glam night out to see in the new year, and there are still some […]

3 years ago