A return to youth for those who spent many a Saturday flicking through vinyls and the giant poster racks. Prolific music retailer HMV (His Master’s Voice) has officially reopened in Dublin after a seven year-long absence, under new ownership. The new Henry Street location was originally scheduled to open mid-July, but lifted its shutters today […]

3 years ago

This closure hits particularly close to home. One of my top covid finds, (meaning a find over the 2ish years of lockdowns and meeting for coffee or food outdoors) Sam’s café, has sadly quietly shut up shop in Goatstown. The café sat alongside Lynam’s, which is somewhat of a newsagent institution for locals. It was […]

3 years ago

The announcement comes on the day of the Irish musician’s Malahide Castle show. Hozier has today announced a date in Dublin’s 3Arena on December 19, 2023 as part of his Unreal Unearth Tour, as well as a night in Belfast’s The SSE Arena, on December 17.  Special guests on the tour will be Brixton 5 piece band […]

3 years ago

There may be no firework displays, but there’s lots of nice food to having. Let’s be real for a moment. Tuesdays are the worst day of the week. That Monday motivation has all but completely disappeared, yet you haven’t made it to the sweet hill of hump day before the quick descent into weekend plans. […]

3 years ago

Get ready to fill your diary for this weekend. If you didn’t manage to secure a ticket for Longitude this year, not to worry. There are plenty of events to get involved with in Dublin this weekend, including a performance from Jazzy, a drag brunch, a sober rave, and tons more. In need of some […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Heineken® 0.0%. Please drink responsibly. We’re on a mission to make your next lunchtime catchup even better With those longer evenings in full swing, there’s never been a better time to catch up with friends over a long, relaxing lunch.  Whether you have an overdue get-together with a childhood friend, a […]

3 years ago

“Dublin is becoming very noisy. Visually”. Living in Dublin at the moment is a multifaceted experience. When the sun glistens off the sea at the Forty Foot and the canal is lined with groups of pals enjoying cans and catch ups it’s easy to romanticise, but alongside the housing crisis and cost of living crisis, […]

3 years ago

If you’ve had your fill of breakie rolls and Weetabix, fear not – there’s a new breakfast option on the horizon. Beloved purveyors of comforting Sunday night takeaways, Camile Thai are expanding their canon with a new line of breakfast dishes including a ‘Thai fry up’. Launched today at the takeaway chain’s Dublin Airport location, […]

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

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 […]

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