Sure you couldn’t write it. Fondly regarded as the people’s favourite former 1D member, Niall Horan has further solidified his status as a perpetual sounder by playing a secret gig at Dublin venue Fuel and naming a song after nearby toastie spot, Meltdown. Admittedly, the meaning behind the name has a different reason according to […]
3 years ago
At long last, ice ice coffee season has returned to Dublin. The days of coats and scarves are over (at least we hope they are because we’ve already vacuum packed ours away, Vogue Williams style) and the only beverage suitable for this recent bout of sunshine is an iced coffee. While some cafés are yet […]
3 years ago
She is gas.. As we know, Ryan Tubridy will hang up his Late Late Show mic soon with his last show on Friday May 26th. We still don’t know who will replace him as host but there have been plenty of rumours circulating. Many believe that a female presenter will take on the role after Tubs retires and there […]
3 years ago
We’ll have our deposits saved in no time. If you’re a coffee lover in Dublin you’ll know what an expensive habit it can be – there’s only so far the keep cup discounts can go when your morning brew can cost close to €5, depending on what extras you get. Which is why we’re buzzed […]
3 years ago
“It appears substantial but is innately hollow within. It represents nothing and commemorates nothing but itself.” Of all the monuments dotted around Dublin, The Spire elicits the most divisive of reactions, attitudes and nicknames. Over on our social channels, we posted a fantastic aerial video of the tip of the spire as dusk approaches, […]
3 years ago
Everyone loves karaoke. The “ah no, don’t make me sing, I haven’t a note in my head” people secretly crave a good karaoke sesh. The people who grew up forcing their entire families to sit and watch them perform intricate Spice Girls routines? They obviously love it. Your auntie Nora? Listen, get a few proseccos […]
3 years ago
The quest to get him to try a chicken fillet roll commences. International Literature Festival Dublin have announced the lineup of events for this years festival, which will run from 19th -28th May. Now in its 26th year, ILFD returns to its Literary Village home in Merrion Square Park with its biggest ever programme of […]
3 years ago
Did we miss any? For one piece of art, the spire sure does elicit a wide range of emotions. Dubliner’s attitudes towards the piece which dominates O’Connell Street and the wider Dublin skyline, are as varied as you might imagine them to be. What is the spire Simply put it’s a massive sculpture set in […]
3 years ago
We are entering into a new phase of weekend dining, that no longer centres around the twilight zone between breakfast and lunch Ecohing the cultural barometer beloved of weekend magazines, Dublin-based food and drink influencer Sarah Hanrahan posted a video recently sharing an “unpopular opinion” that brunch was out and that Sunday Meals were in. […]
3 years ago
And they have even have an oyster happy hour every week day. Earlier this month, Eleven, a new cocktail bar, opened in Loughlinstown, just off the N11 (hence where it got its name). Opening up on the first floor of Whelehans Wines, Eleven is set to be your new go-to spot for a few casual […]
3 years ago
The incident is the latest controversy surrounding the lifting of the eviction ban. Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has faced widespread backlash over comments he made in the Dáil chamber on Wednesday regarding the government’s contentious lifting of the eviction ban. The comments were made in an exchange during the coalition government’s overcoming of a Sinn […]
3 years ago
Planning has been lodged for a long awaited redevelopment of Crumlin Shopping Centre, which has been falling into a state of derelict since the 2010s. Dunnes Stores-owned company Better Value Limited has submitted planning which would see the site transformed with a new Dunnes anchor unit, a food market, cafe, four independent units, a gym […]
3 years ago