Variety Jones becomes Mongoose, Mongoose becomes Variety Jones, it’s the circle of life. For the past few months there’s been even more hype than usual around Dublin’s Michelin-starred darling Variety Jones, as owners Keelan and Aaron Higgs prepared to take over a neighbouring building on Thomas Street and reopen it as a larger restaurant. Anyone […]

3 years ago

Every applicant received an email to say they were receiving the award when only 20 were available. In an email malfunction, over one hundred artists in Ireland received word that they had been chosen for a Next Generation Award via the Arts Council, only for that award to be rescinded moments later. Only 20 people […]

3 years ago

The pool has been closed since 2019. A sorely missed amenity for inner city Dublin, Sean McDermott Street swimming pool is almost ready to reopen to the public after closing four years ago for refurbishment. Located between the Five Lamps and the Rotunda hospital, the swimming pool originally closed in 2019 because of roof leaks […]

3 years ago

28% of Dublin Iceland stores have closed. Two Dublin Iceland stores have closed in the wake of a giant recall of frozen food of animal origin. Iceland Talbot Street and Iceland Coolock both suddenly shut down last week, much the shock of their workers. Since then, employees of both stores have staged sit-ins to protest […]

3 years ago

Due to circumstances beyond their control. Several Irish shopping centres have confirmed that they are no longer accepting or selling own-branded gift cards. According to RTÉ News: “Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and The Square Tallaght in Dublin and Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork have all confirmed they are currently not accepting their own-branded gift […]

3 years ago

Anyone for a caw-fee? For those working near Erne Street, there’s a new spot to get your first coffee of the day. New café Mr French has a Ken Fulk kind of vibe, which derived from the initial inspiration that was New York City hangout spots circa 1980. While we mistakenly initially thought the café […]

3 years ago

So all the bike bells and baskets can go jingle jangle. Dublin City Council (DCC) have entered phase 3 of the The Royal Canal Greenway project, which will see segregated cycling facilities installed along a 2.1km route extending from North Strand Road (Newcomen Bridge) along the banks of the Royal Canal to Phibsborough Road (Cross […]

3 years ago

Fancy a skinny-dip? Corballis Nudist Beach Donabate, not far from Malahide, is just the place for a spot of skinny-dipping or naked bathing in Dublin, if that’s what you’re into. It may be an unofficial nudist beach, but still, it’s somewhere that people can congregate and enjoy the sun, or any kind of weather, in […]

3 years ago

Say yes to heaven. Lana Del Rey fans, your prayers have been answered as the singer has just announced a Dublin gig for July 7th, and it’s not for 2024. After performing at Glastonbury, Lana Del Rey is heading to the 3Arena on Friday July 7th, 2023, just 10 days from now. View this […]

3 years ago

The actor had just finished a performance in the iconic Dublin venue. The Abbey Theatre has released a statement condemning an unprovoked attack on a Ukrainian actor who was hospitalised on Saturday night. Oleksandr Grekov (23) was in Ireland with the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre to perform a version of Brian Friel’s play […]

3 years ago

He got dressed in his best for the visits. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has revealed that two families have stood-up one of their dogs seeking a forever home. Arriving as a stray more than 500 days ago, Jordan the border collie was left waiting after dressing up to […]

3 years ago

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure and all that. After two hugely successful events in 2021 and 2022, the Dublin 8 Mega Yard Sale is back. The Players Please D8 Residents Association Mega Yard Sale is a clutter-clearing community extravaganza taking place on Sunday July 2nd from 11am to 3pm, a great opportunity to […]

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