The hotels have been booked, babysitters secured, but the Number One Party Anthem will no longer sound through the grounds of Marlay Park. Yesterday afternoon, the Arctic Monkeys took to social media to cancel their sold out Dublin show just one day before it was meant to take place. As fans speculate about the reasons […]
2 years ago
Bloomsday 2023 is just around the corner and Dublin is rising for the occasion. From the 12th to the 18th of July, Dublin celebrates the festival that is known as Bloomsday. Not to be confused with Bloom, which also took place earlier in the month, Bloomsday celebrates something else entirely. What is Bloomsday? According to […]
2 years ago
Anyone for an iced coffee and a market mosey? June is here, which means we have another round up of markets in Dublin. With it being Pride month, we have two Pride specific markets to attend, as well as a summer flea, a series of pop ups, and an old reliable based in Marlay Park. […]
2 years ago
Leaving the dog at home? In this economy? Following a string of lockdowns and more time spent at home with our pups, many of us are reluctant to leave them behind when we head out for brunch, pints or whatever you’re having yourself. Luckily, Dublin is beginning to catch up to our European capital cousins […]
3 years ago
Sister restaurants, cousin cafes, bar buddies, call it what you want but a surprising number of spots in Dublin are owned by the same people Knowledge is power when it comes to the hospitality scene in Dublin, clout can come in the form of knowing a variety of things. From what to order on a […]
3 years ago
We don’t see “excited” and “January” in the same sentence too often – but surely there are some things to look forward to this month? There’s no denying it. January is a bleak and dreary month. Everyone has the head down to recover emotionally, physically and financially from the festive season, and there doesn’t tend […]
3 years ago
Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, we turned out in our droves to welcome LA royalty Florence Pugh to the cobbled streets of Smithfield, and the decorations are up already in one of Dublin’s most Christmassy pubs. A rundown […]
3 years ago
Welcome to the 39th instalment of the L List, a round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week’s list is steeped in nostalgia with huge announcements regarding bands and TV shows of our youth and of course, dominated by the success of the Irish ladies on Tuesday night. […]
3 years ago
Celebrations kick off this week. Oktoberfest 2022 begins in Dublin as of this week, and there’s already several places taking part. If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate the Bavarian holiday, whether that’s with beers, schnitzels, bingo, or dress-up, we’ve got you covered. The Square Ball Location: Hogan Place Fowl Play Oktoberfest BBQ kicks […]
3 years ago
A great splash of colour, for the month that’s in it. To celebrate Dublin Pride, there’s a new mural down at Great South Wall this June. Dublin Port Company installed this mural, photographed by Conor McCabe, to show their solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. The ‘Pride at the Port’ mural is just one of […]
3 years ago
Haven’t got any plans for the day? Feeling restless? Then you need to take a walk, my friend. With the weekend coming to a close, you need to leave the couch and venture out around our beautiful county. We’ve assembled a few of the very best below for your delectation and delight, including seaside walks, […]
4 years ago
There is no shortage of spots to eat in Dún Laoghaire, rain, hail or shine. It’s easy to pigeonhole Dún Laoghaire, by simply describing it as a seaside suburb, but that kind of reduction does the place a serious disservice. While it can be the sleepy seaside town that many paint it as, with pier […]
4 years ago