The creation of Secret Santa led to the beginning of weird and wonderful presents being sold throughout the city. The whole idea of Secret Santa is that it’s meant to be quick, easy and if at all possible, a slight bit thoughtful.  However, we started taking the piss out of it and instead of going […]

9 years ago

A teenager has died after collapsing during a football game in North Dublin last night.  The boy, who is thought to be 16 years old, was playing an U-16 match at the Athletic Union League (AUL) complex on Clonshaugh Road when he suddenly fell to the ground.  The game was abandoned as emergency services were called […]

9 years ago

I have to admit: I’m the laziest person in the world when it comes to my hair. I blast dry it with a hairdryer, use no styling product, and if – and I mean if – I’m feeling fancy, I’ll plait it before going to sleep so that it’s curly. Basically, I’m a hairdresser’s worst nightmare. […]

9 years ago

It’s hard to believe that the original Trainspotting movie is now 21 years old. The adaptation of the Irvine Welsh novel is one of those films that has transcended the industry and become part of pop culture for generations to come. Following the release of the sequel earlier this year, there’s still a thirst for […]

9 years ago

Have a friend who’s such a Dubliner their blood is practically the Liffey? Or maybe you’ve got a mate who moved away from the city and could do with a reminder of all things Dub…  Whatever it is, there’s some seriously slick gifts you can get online that any Dubliner will adore. Here’s our pick […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever accompanied your mum in Dublin, you’ve quickly realised that there are endless places to take her for incredible food and drink – and yet, you reeeeeeally don’t want to screw up. So whether she’s a hipster mom, regular mom or old-timey mom, there are surely sound spots and activities – not JUST […]

9 years ago

The Irish Times is reporting that a 20-year-old woman in Australia has been charged in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy originally from Dublin. She was allegedly driving a car which hit and killed Jacob Cummins in Perth last Thursday afternoon (7 December). Four of Jacob’s friends were also injured in the incident and […]

9 years ago

Cuffing season is already in full swing, and if you’ve managed to bag yourself someone to cosy up to over the Christmas holidays, now all you have to do is decide where the two of you will spend a day soaking up the Christmas atmosphere in the city. And although some of us may prefer […]

9 years ago

If you’re a theatre fan, or if you’ve been meaning to get into the arts a little more, then you’ll want to know what the Abbey Theatre has got in store for its upcoming season. Their impressive 2018 line-up is an eclectic mix of performances in which you’re sure to find something that will suit your tastes. […]

9 years ago

The time of frantically trying to see all the friends you haven’t bothered your hole with for the last 11 months of the year is finally upon us. You’ve got work nights out, old school friends, family friends, college friends, friends of friends of friends. UGH. Where to go for all these dinners that won’t […]

9 years ago

We’ve decided to get the ball rolling on the Christmas season by giving away yet another whopper prize to our lovely audience. This time around we’ve got a gift voucher for an overnight stay at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge including breakfast for one lucky winner and a guest, as well as a family pass to Dublinia in Christ Church. […]

9 years ago

The holiday season is well and truly upon us, and the lights, trees, and pints are all we’ve been thinking about.  What a time to be alive!  Whether you’re King of the Scrooges, or could potentially be mistaken for one of Santa’s elves, you will certainly understand and appreciate (even if you don’t want to) the wondrous joy that Silly Season bestows upon us. Read […]

9 years ago