The June banker is a busy one. Dublin is absolutely packed with events this June bank holiday weekend, from Forbidden Fruit, to Bord Bia Bloom Fest, to the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. Naturally that means there are going to be some traffic diversions and road closures, and if you don’t want to get caught out, […]

3 years ago

We’re reluctant to admit it, but AI could be onto something with this one. Dubliners are all-too familiar with the plight of trying to find a toilet on the fly in the city – we’ve all been stung by the cursed bathroom on the top floor of Stephen’s Green shopping centre with its newly-installed tap […]

3 years ago

The fire spread through floors seven to twelve. Seven units of Dublin Fire Brigade were called to extinguish the fire after it broke out at the Falcon’s View complex beside the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on Sunday. There have been no injuries reported despite the extensive damage and locals have said that it is […]

3 years ago

As part of the “transformative” College Green Pathfinder Project. As of today, May 29th, College Green will not be accessible for private car usage. According to Dublin City Council (DCC), “Local Access to the Dame Street/College Green area and to locations such as the Bank of Ireland and Fosters place will be maintained for general […]

3 years ago

The dream bar for all the Disco Stus and Barbies out there. After weeks of anticipation, Doll Society Bar is finally soft launching in Dublin 8 this weekend. Based where Anti Social used to reside on Francis Street (RIP, gone but not forgotten) this disco-inspired bar is bound to pull in party people from all […]

3 years ago

A class new lunch option for those working in the city centre. Dublin has few and far between poké spots, so the addition of more is always welcome. Shake Poké was my first introduction to the Hawaiian dish, and having tried a fair few bowls since then I can honestly say it is the best […]

3 years ago

Specialising in the art of mocktail-making. Aungier Street once again proves itself to be the culinary epicentre of Dublin with the arrival of this new cyber punk-inspired restaurant. Astopia is based where Bao House used to be before they shut down in February. Their grand opening is on Saturday 27th May as 27 is a […]

3 years ago

Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines including openers, closures and everything in between. This week there are three exciting openers to welcome into the Dublin fold, as well as the lineup announcement for one of the country’s biggest food festivals and the sale of a popular Dublin […]

3 years ago

Our top picks in this Dublin 6 village. Ranelagh, one point in the D6 holy trinity, is a small but mighty village with tons of food and drink options. It can be overwhelming to choose exactly where to eat, but luckily we have some strong opinions on the matter, and believe we can set you […]

3 years ago

It’s been rocking about for over 150 years. Between the coffee container, the occasional food truck, and the iconic sail-less old brick windmill, there’s a lot going on in the Digital Hub. So much, in fact, you’d walk past this historic tree without even realising that it was Ireland’s oldest fruit-bearing tree. View this […]

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Repairs are ongoing, and expected to be completed by 10am tomorrow. Irish Water is currently working with Dublin City Council to restore water supply in large parts of the city centre and surrounding areas, following a burst to a high-pressure water main. According to Irish Water, crews are onsite working on repairs “and every effort […]

3 years ago

PSA if you have a date with Marlay Park this summer. Summer is finally here, and that means outdoor gigs. Marlay Park will be kicking off the festival season with a series of concerts and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the attendees, the organisers have released important info ahead of their busy summer […]

3 years ago