Mark O’Rowe’s version of Ghosts delivers metaphorical gut-punches to its audience. The Abbey Theatre is absolutely buzzing with people on the opening night of Ibsen’s Ghosts, rewritten and directed by playwright Mark O’Rowe, who helped co-write the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. The play stars well-versed actors such as Cathy Belton, who has […]

3 years ago

It’s giving serious Joey Tribbiani vibes. An airline passenger went to extremes to not have to pay an excess baggage charge by putting on kilos of clothing. Gel Rodriguez, from the Philippines, decided to wear 2.5 kg of clothing after her carry-on luggage exceeded the maximum weight of seven kilos. She had been informed by […]

3 years ago

The breastfeeding bench would have offered comfort to new mums. Plans to introduce a breastfeeding bench in a Dublin park have been scrapped. The bench would offer comfort and support for people who are breastfeeding, but the suggestion has been rejected. The bench would have a soft padding, as well as a raised back. Councillor […]

3 years ago

The play’s name will remain the same despite Vardy’s recent trademark of the phrase. Rebekah Vardy recently trademarked the iconic phrase, “Wagatha Christie” months after losing her high profile libel case against Coleen Rooney. Vardy brought the case to court suing Coleen Rooney after she accused Vardy of leaking private information about her to a British newspaper. The trial […]

3 years ago

Don’t put away those coats just yet. We all got a bit carried away with ourselves last week as we were blessed with some sunny spells and warm Irish weather throughout the week. However, Met Éireann are issuing us with a harsh reality check as a cold snap is on the way. The forecaster has released its national forecast for the […]

3 years ago

Promising some fiery feuds and a closer look at the ladies’ fleeting trip to Dublin, the Real Housewives of New Jersey are back for another drama-filled season of the hit show. Complete with PYGtails.  Looking for your next TV obsession? An easy-going comfort watch that’s sure to get you hooked? Reality TV royalty, The Real […]

3 years ago

This could just be your new obsession. While perusing through South King Street, as I often do on the way to some of my favourite spots, such as Bambino, PMACs, and MASA, I recently spotted the brand purple branding of a new café, All Rosey. This new café is based opposite the Luke Kelly statue, […]

3 years ago

Along with an “Iron Brew” sour. An Edinburgh brewer has produced a beer that tastes like iconic Scottish delicacy the deep-fried Mars bar – and at 15.5 per cent ABV it’s certainly one for FRY-HARD fans. Vault City Brewing has reimagined the double deep-fried Mars bar into an imperial stout, paying homage to the infamous […]

3 years ago

Header images via Instagram/spitalfields_dublin/bakeology.treats One of Dublin’s oldest neighbourhoods, with a never-ending list of reasons to visit. From Michelin-starred restaurants to warm and welcoming cafés that have served the community for decades, the Liberties is brimming with gems worth visiting. Usually high up on the lists of tourists and Dubliners alike, the Liberties is known […]

3 years ago

Swapping that something blue for somewhere green. Ahead of Earth Day on April 22nd, brides and grooms to be may want to look into sustainable wedding venue options for their big day. Wedding website SaveMyDay has found the eight most sustainable options in Ireland, two of which happen to be in Dublin for those who […]

3 years ago

“It was never the intention.” The Happy Pear have issued an apology after a guest on their podcast “irresponsibly” linked antibiotics to depression. Issuing a post to their Instagram page, the brothers shared a clip of a podcast interview with American physician Dr Zach Bush. Dr Bush stated during the episode: “One course of antibiotics, […]

3 years ago

It’s ice-cream season for everyone. Ice-cream szn is here (sort of) but it can be a tricky one to navigate for vegans, or people who can’t have dairy. As someone with many dairy-free or vegan pals, I know how hard it can be to find a spot that does vegan ice-cream in Dublin. As such […]

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