There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Dublin. Whether you’re born, bred and buttered here, or have just arrived for a change of scene – the mixture of cold nights, hot toddys and stellar craic will only ever leave you wanting more. We’re spoiled rotten in Dublin when it comes to Christmas treats and incredible traditions. […]

9 years ago

The horror of arriving for your hair appointment and realising that you forgot to grab a snack beforehand and are now doomed to sit through three hours with only sugar biscuits and tea to sustain you is real.  And while we love a good G&T as much as the next guy ‘n’ gal, wouldn’t it […]

9 years ago

Dubliners have started an online petition to save Portobello Plaza from being replaced with a 178 bedroom hotel.  Planning Permission for development of a new hotel has been applied for by the developers, and it would see the current building and public plaza area become a six-storey hotel. The ‘Save Portobello Harbour’ petition has almost 3,600 […]

9 years ago

The new Luas Cross City line is finally launching this Saturday at 2pm, and The Back Page bar is going all out to mark the occasion.  They’ll be giving a free pint or cocktail to anyone who hands over their Luas ticket – because the new Phibsborough stop is just down the road from them, doncha know.  […]

9 years ago

Thoughtfulness, consideration, appreciation — these are all things we’re pretty sure you don’t show your friends enough of. But that can all change! With a little help from us, of course. We’ve teamed up with the folks at Cadbury Milk Tray to help you show your mates that you really do appreciate ’em. Here are […]

9 years ago

If you’re struggling to find some inspiration (or just plain lazy) for all those Christmas gifts you still need to get this year, then The Dublin Christmas Flea Market on this weekend at Point Square will be your BFF. After a hugely successful market last year, with almost 30,000 shoppers getting all their Christmas shopping […]

9 years ago

A vegan food festival is on its way to Dublin, and loads of our favourite restaurants are taking part! Sova Vegan Butcher, Brother Hubbard, Aperitivo, Shouk, Moreish Superfoods and On The Pig’s Back Eatery will be creating brand new vegan menus with special discounts of up to 15%.  Bombay Pantry and McGuinness Traditional Take Away will also […]

9 years ago

Coffee lovers of Dublin rejoice: you’ll be able to get your caffeine fix for a mere euro tomorrow in Temple Bar. The ultra lovely Cocobrew is turning one year old tomorrow (don’t they grow up fast, eh?), and to celebrate their birthday bonanza all coffees will be just €1 from 8am-12pm. The coffees at Cocobrew […]

9 years ago

Motorists who block the Luas Cross City line could face automatic fines and penalty points as the new automated ‘red light’ and yellow box junction cameras come into play in the capital.  According to The Irish Times, National Transport Authority (NTA) chief executive Anne Graham is hopeful that the cameras will come into affect and has said […]

9 years ago

Speculation has been rife over the exact opening date of Grafton St’s Victoria’s Secret Store, and now the day has come. The Irish flagship store is set to open its doors to the public tomorrow morning, Tuesday December 5, according to The Irish Times. The US brand landed in Dublin Airport Terminal 2 back in […]

9 years ago

Nothing lets your friends know you care quite like giving them a delicious meal to devour. And if you don’t have to cook or pay for that meal yourself, all the better. We’d like to facilitate a get together for you and some friends over the festive season with a €100 voucher for Token in […]

9 years ago

It’s finally December, and you know what that means – Christmas is just around the corner! We’re in full-on festive mode here and counting down the days until our favourite holiday of the year.  Here are seven signs it’s almost Xmas in Dublin! 1. The light are up  Grafton Street is magical, the Christmas trees […]

9 years ago