Dawson Street becomes Dublin’s most bee-friendly street with new pollinator corridor
The new initiative aims to make Dawson Street the ‘buzziest’ street in the city. Dublin City Council have recently begun the ‘greening’ of Dawson Street, with trees, shrubs and other plants placed outside Mansion House and surrounding buildings. The idea, according to DCC, is to provide a corridor from St Stephens Green to Trinity College […]
3 years ago
4 Dublin pubs to hit up at lunchtime this summer
Brought to you by Heineken® 0.0% Whether you plan on kicking back with colleagues or catching up with friends, we’ve got your pub lunch sorted. Our city is home to so many buzzy pubs, and when the sun’s out, nothing beats a good old-fashioned pub lunch. Indeed, the summer is a fantastic time to explore […]
3 years ago
4 openers and 2 closures to be aware of in Dublin this week
New places for pancakes, pastries and prawn popcorn. Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including openers, closures and everything in between. This week has brought with it a selection of new brunch spots and high quality fish-and-chip carts, and we’ve sadly said goodbye to a […]
3 years ago
HMV open new store in Dublin after near decade-long absence
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
Much loved Goatstown café has quietly closed its doors
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
There’s a new gourmet fish and chip spot to check out in Monkstown post-swim
From the people behind fine dining restaurant Bresson. There are few pleasures more exquisite in life than having a fish and chips on a sunny day while out walking along coastline or having just gone for a sea swim (as we know you haven’t actually been for a sea swim unless you tell people and […]
3 years ago
The Boar’s Head announce sudden passing of ‘beloved’ barman
“Capel Street and the wider community are at a huge loss”. The team at the Boar’s Head on Capel Street have taken to social media to announce the passing of their devoted barman David Clarke. In a statement, the team confirmed that David had passed away suddenly following a “fatal accident”. The statement reads: “It […]
3 years ago
Dalkey locals oppose planning for guesthouse extension of well-known pub
The proposed extension would see a 30-bed guesthouse added to the Queens Pub in Dalkey. The plans have now been put on hold following opposition from local residents, the Irish Times has reported. A number of appeals including one by the Dalkey Community Council were lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the planning permission for […]
3 years ago
Hozier announces Dublin gig at 3Arena as part of ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour
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
Irish motorway tolls to increase nationwide over the weekend
The increase was originally meant to come in on 1st January of this year. Toll charges on the M50 and eight other Irish motorways will be raised on Saturday July 1st, the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have confirmed. The increase will mark the end of the Government’s six-month delay of the […]
3 years ago
5 ways to ring in the 4th July in Dublin
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
11 events to check out in Dublin this weekend, from festivals to rooftop parties
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