Add these spots to the list ahead of payday. While the past few months have brought their fair share of closures and negative hospitality news, luckily there are also plenty of new bars and restaurants to be excited about. From dog friendly boozers opened by top Dublin brewers to burger joints with a Brazilian influence […]

3 years ago

Leaving the dog at home? In this economy? Following a string of lockdowns and more time spent at home with our pups, many of us are reluctant to leave them behind when we head out for brunch, pints or whatever you’re having yourself. Luckily, Dublin is beginning to catch up to our European capital cousins […]

3 years ago

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do”. After years of publicly campaigning for animal welfare and adopting 13 rescue dogs of her own, Former Eurovision winner and forever national treasure Linda Martin will be opening a dog sanctuary in Dublin this month. Speaking to The Independent, Ms Martin said she has been left “penniless” after […]

3 years ago

“How anyone could do that is beyond belief.” The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has rescued two puppies who were found among rubbish. In a post on Instagram, the animal welfare organisation said that the two puppies, who they have named Pan and Crumb, are being cared for by the veterinary team […]

3 years ago

Dogs and cake? Say no more. Excitement doesn’t begin to cover what we feel about the arrival of this new cake café in Dublin. Not only is it all about the sweeter things in life, they’re also completely dog-friendly, something that is difficult enough to come by in our fair city. Be Sweet started […]

3 years ago

Walkers frequently get into difficulty at this spot as the tides change. The volunteer crew at Dun Laoghaire RNLI have received two separate callouts in the last two weeks from people who’ve been cut off by the tide at Sandymount while walking their dogs. At around 12.30pm on Saturday afternoon, the crew received a call […]

3 years ago

It’s wall to wall hot dog spots out there. 4F Pizzeria told us to expect something new following the news of their closure, but we didn’t think it would be announced so soon (and on National Pizza Day no less). They’re officially leaving pizza behind and embracing Dublin’s trendiest food dish, the hot dog. […]

3 years ago

As if we needed an excuse in the first place. If you’re looking for a reason to bring your canine companion to work, then you’re in luck, as the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has outlined the many positives of having a dog in the workplace. During RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, the charity’s Corporate […]

3 years ago

People in the area are “heartbroken” the attack occurred, said one protester. Around 150 people gathered in Ashtown yesterday for an anti-racism and anti-violence protest after a migrant camp in the area was attacked by a number of men over the weekend. The attackers were armed with sticks and a baseball bat, and some had […]

3 years ago

“This is a post that needs to be shared”. Animal welfare charity the DSPCA have issued a warning about the importance of microchipping pets, as they have said they believe as many of ten cats and dogs in their care at the moment belong to loving families. The charity, which is the largest of its […]

3 years ago

We don’t see “excited” and “January” in the same sentence too often – but surely there are some things to look forward to this month? There’s no denying it. January is a bleak and dreary month. Everyone has the head down to recover emotionally, physically and financially from the festive season, and there doesn’t tend […]

3 years ago

Some spots to add to your to-try list in 2023. While 2022 unfortunately saw more hospitality closures than we would like, there was also an abundance of openings to be excited about. It’s been an undeniably difficult year for the restaurant industry, and we’re buzzing that these spots have taken the leap regardless. From […]

3 years ago