It’s always good to see that the representation of Ireland and its people is becoming more and more accurate — even in futuristic sci-fi video games. Overwatch is a massively popular video around the world which is set 60 years into the future of a fictionalised Earth, where humans are at war with robots. There are 26 […]

9 years ago

Is it Sunday? Yes. Do you have the fear? Probably.  Well get that fixed ASAP with a few chilled out board games with the gang and a pint or two of some local craft beer as your vision gets slowly blurred by neon lights and candelabras. One of the best spots for day drinking in […]

9 years ago

We’ve all been there. It’s Halloween night, you cut eyeholes in your whitest bed sheet and are ready to go take on the town in search for sugar. Young, spritely and innocent, this night is yours. And then… then you experience the feeling of being ‘let down’ for the very first time, when your crap […]

9 years ago

Ever had one of those days when you’re just hanging around town with nothing to do? Well, this might be the solution. The Clockwork Door in Temple Bar is Ireland’s first time house and it sounds absolutely brilliant. Time house? Yes, time house. A pay-as-you-go gaff where you can enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, biscuits, wi-fi, you name it — and you only […]

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While perhaps best known for its iconic landmark the “Big Ball”, a sculpture whose real name is actually Perpetual Motion, there’s actually a lot more to the modest town of Naas. The original Irish name is Nás na Ríogh which means ‘Meeting Place of The Kings’, as pre-Norman kings of Leinster would assemble here. Throw in the […]

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Republic Of Ireland football fans have always had reputation for being a friendly bunch to say the least. We don’t qualify for major tournaments very often but when we do we travel with a spring in our step and a song in our hearts and this was never more evident than during Euro 2016 in […]

9 years ago

Behind every great movie is a great soundtrack. Truly memorable music is what makes a movie stick with you, with certain tunes guaranteed to always transport you back to the film where you first heard it. Seeing as BARQ is going to be performing their own unique reimagining of the iconic Pulp Fiction soundtrack as […]

9 years ago

Everyone on the planet is looking for an other half who challenges us, you know? Or to be more specific, someone who challenges us to a dance off on a EuroMix dance machine — which just so happens to be the latest addition to the Dublin’s “barcade” Token in Smithfield. We’re feelin’ footloose already. If […]

9 years ago

One of the most popular places to go for a night out, Opium closed down in May for a complete refurbishment, and is opening again tomorrow night for a welcome back partaay. We popped down to get a first look at the new spot, and it’s gotten a serious style upgrade. Playing on the Japanese […]

9 years ago

A homeless man was discovered dead by charity workers in Temple Bar at around 2am this morning. The Irish Independent reports that the man was found with no pulse in Adair Lane, a well known shortcut from the Quays to Temple Bar which features the ‘Icon Walk’ outdoor gallery. The man, who has not been named, […]

9 years ago

A good sign is like catnip to customers. If a sign can make you stop, think and maybe even laugh, then that business might just reel you in the front door.  We’ve seen it before with the likes of No Name Bar on Fade Street and Network on Aungier Street, but this time around it’s a […]

9 years ago

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of decriminalisation of Irish Poitín, Ireland’s first fully dedicated Poitín pop up is opening in Dublin with renowned brand ‘Bán Poitín’. The bar, ‘16-61‘, named after the year that Poitín began its illicit journey, will be hosting a six-week residency in a secret Dublin location (which will be revealed next Friday). […]

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