The Dublin 18 home was given the DB treatment back in 2009. A home that featured in an episode of Dermot Bannon’s Room To Improve has hit the market for €495,000. Obviously, for half a million quid they’re not exactly giving it away, but still – that’s usually around the cost of his refurbishments alone, […]

3 years ago

FreeNow has announced a €1.5 million bonus fund to incentivise taxi drivers to work across the St. Patrick’s weekend. With this weekend set to be the “busiest weekend of the year to date,” the taxi booking app has announced a bonus fund which it hopes will encourage drivers to pick up their car keys and hit […]

3 years ago

Much as we love them, not every spot in Dublin is parent friendly Much like goldie locks a location that you bring your parents has to be not too cold not too warm but just right (although they will probably accept food that is too salty). Not everywhere in Dublin fits this bill, and plenty […]

3 years ago

Something a bit different if you’re looking to avoid the parade this year. After a long winter, which it low-key feels like we’re still in, Casino Marino is re-opening to visitors on none other than Paddy’s Day, Friday 17th March. Casino Marino is based at Cherrymount Crescent, just off the Malahide Road, and according to […]

3 years ago

More public transport woes for the capital. A Luas tram derailed in Dublin city centre on Thursday morning, causing major travel disruptions for the city’s public transport users. The incident occurred on the Luas Red Line, on the stretch of track outside of Dublin’s Heuston Station in the midst of morning rush hour. No injuries have currently been reported […]

3 years ago

Locals will be buzzing to have their go-to spot back again. As a Dundrum local, I am very happy about this news. Brickyard, a cult favourite gastropub for South Dublin locals, has reopened after two months of major renovations. The current owners have pumped €300k into a full structural and interior transformation, somehow making […]

3 years ago

Do have the craic tho While pieces on what to do in Dublin, may be ten a penny. Advice on what not to do in Dublin as a tourist is less so. Addressing some irritating stereotypes and tapping into some interesting Dublin lore, here’s what not to do in Dublin as a tourist: 18. Don’t […]

3 years ago

Something to make the new banker even sweeter. Good news for Leap Card users, especially if they’ve got lots of Bank Holiday plans. The new banker in honour of St. Brigid is just around the corner, and to celebrate Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has just announced something special for the occasion. From Saturday […]

3 years ago

The Denny’s ad, sure. But there’s so much more. Yesterday was a day for the Irish cinema history books as a record-breaking five actors and two Irish films found themselves on this years Oscar nominee list. Tipperary-born Kerry Condon was nominated in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role in Banshees of Inisherin, […]

3 years ago

Dublin’s public transport system is getting a makeover. On Tuesday 24th January, the National Transport Authority (NTA) revealed their plans for new Luas lines and the Metrolink. The proposed works would take 20 years to complete and cost approximately €25 billion. According to the published proposal, there will be a further eight Luas […]

3 years ago

And bookings are filling up fast. If you’re a fan of one-off, unique dining and or drinking experiences, this is one to add to the diary. Renowned NYC watering hole The Dead Rabbit is making its way to Dublin for one night only, and is set to take up temporary residence at Bar 1661 of […]

3 years ago

A third of the injured cyclists sustained head injuries. According to a new medical study, the Luas tracks are posing a serious health issue for Dublin cyclists. The Independent reports that, “A review of cyclists attending the emergency department in St James’s Hospital in Dublin over a two-year period found 48 patients had suffered […]

3 years ago