One of Brendan O’Carroll’s busiest times of the year is Christmas. There’ll be a big portion of the country staring patiently at their screens over Christmas waiting for Mrs Brown and her family to make us laugh. At Christmas time, O’Carroll gives many of us laughter and joy but he also provides something else for […]

8 years ago

After a couple of months which have seen Conor McGregor get up to all sorts of bizarre behaviour, it’s somewhat refreshing to see a lot of talk return to his actual profession in the last week or two. The UFC lightweight champion told TMZ recently that he’s ready for a return to the octagon and […]

8 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade has revealed that it has been called to five fires in five consecutive days but the strange thing about the calls is that they have all been for the same location.  They have had to send units to fires off the R107 road close to Darndale and Coolock to deal with the same […]

8 years ago

Are you waiting till Christmas arrives before you allow yourself to start celebrating? If so, well, don’t! You don’t need a big event to warrant a celebration, simply deciding to throw an impromptu get together in your home is all the excuse you could possibly need.  I mean, who really needs a reason to party? […]

8 years ago

It’s not even Christmas yet and we’re already overdoing it, so let’s step on the brakes here. It may sound crazy but maybe, just maaaybe, we should try to make a conscious effort to go a little easier on the booze this year. By being just a smidge more sensible, both your body and your wallet […]

8 years ago

“Ground Control to Major Tom… Take your protein pills and put your helmet on” You heard the man: get ready for the best brunch you’ll have all January. As part of the Dublin Bowie Festival (during which a heap of venues in Dublin will host David Bowie music tributes, exhibitions, live Q&As and more), a special […]

8 years ago

A few weeks back we announced that a New Year’s Eve festival would be taking place on Achill Island this December — and the response we got was huge. Due to phenomenal demand, the first round of tickets to Smithwick’s 10° West was completely snapped up in days and then when another round was released, those tickets were […]

8 years ago

For many people in Dublin, this is the very last week of work for the year. And thank God for that. It’s time to be happy, but also a time when the workplace goes a little crazy with all sorts of weird things happening.  Here are 10 things you’ll be seeing this week… 1. Online shopping The second tab […]

8 years ago

“‘Tis the season for diamond rings hiding under Christmas trees, roping Santa in to help with the proposal and a LOT of happy tears as couples all over the world get engaged.  While we like to think of ourselves as stone cold hearted cynics, the truth is that just one glance at a proposal video […]

8 years ago

The first few acts for one of Ireland’s most popular festivals of the year were announced a couple of weeks back. And just when we thought the line up couldn’t get any better, it feckin’ did. Just this morning, the festival surprised us with eight more acts that will be playing in Dublin next June. […]

8 years ago

Depending on who you ask, the 12 Pubs of Christmas is the best craic ever or a scourge on society.  Thankfully if wearing tacky Christmas jumpers and drinking until you vomit isn’t your thing, there are some safe havens out there.  Here are 7 bars that are discouraging or turning away 12 Pubs groups this year. […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t finished (or even started) your Christmas shopping yet, you won’t want to miss this.  There’s a festive market coming to Stonebatter on Saturday and Sunday, with loads of lovely goods made by local vendors.  Expect independently crafted artisan food, hampers, art and design – perfect if you’re looking for a unique Christmas […]

8 years ago