Get ready to boogie ogre-style. Dublin has a well documented love of all things Shrek, proven from the green-themed events this year alone. Back in May, fans of the many-layered green ogre were able to party it up at a Shrek Rave, which took place at Opium, and just this week the Bord Gáis Energy […]

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After years of being rubbed up by many a visitor, Molly Malone’s front has been painted black. If you frequent the Suffolk Street area of town at all, you’ll be well accustomed to the sight. Beaming tourists bundled up with fanny packs and Guinness jumpers, eagerly waiting to lay their mitts on poor Molly’s worn […]

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I was all geared up to fall accidentally in love all over again. I can remember watching Shrek for the first time when I was five, and even in my childlike state, I seemed to understand that this was a movie that would stand the test of time. How do I know this? I probably […]

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Europe’s biggest BBQ & Food Festival is back with a bang for four days of fun, smoke and grease Fanning the flames in the leafy environs of Herbert Park this week will be a festival dedicated to the ancient art of cooking over the fire. This year the organisers (the people that brought you Me […]

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The shop has been frequented and loved by north Dubliners for generations. Described as a hub for the local community and a well-known meeting place, K&A Stores on Seville Place in the north inner city closed its doors for the final time this Bank Holiday Monday (7th). The old school corner shop stocked groceries and […]

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Just needs an accompanying salt canister church to go with it now. Iconically located on Mount Street Upper, St Stephen’s Church, fondly known as the Pepper Canister church due to its shape, was the last of a series of Georgian churches built in the 1800s by the Church of Ireland. As the city suburbs expanded, […]

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Brought to you by RDS Dublin Horse Show We’ve got an incredible prize up for grabs. This week sees the return of one of our city’s major highlights of the social calendar – the RDS Dublin Horse Show. Kicking off on August 9th and running until August 13th, the RDS Horse Show is back for […]

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Rain or shine, we gotta make the most of it. Tempting as it might be to snuggle under your duvet for the long weekend, especially with the onslaught of recent rainfall, that’s no way to spend those precious extra days. If you’re not heading to All Together Now, you may find yourself stuck for ideas […]

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Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it? This summer in Ireland has largely consisted of us layered up in jumpers and raincoats, watching on as mainland Europe experiences an ongoing record-breaking heatwave. And while we wouldn’t wish that upon ourselves, it’d certainly be nice to enjoy at least *one* day where the heavens didn’t open up. […]

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Over €3million has been invested in the new venue. If you’re the type of person who always goes to the bathroom with a buddy on nights out, you’ll want to get yourself out on the next bus to Swords to newly opened K Sixty Seven Bar and Grill. K Sixty Seven’s vibe is being described […]

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“Peace be with your courageous heart Sinéad.” As news of the untimely death of Irish singer-songwriter and activist Sinéad O’Connor broke yesterday, tributes flooded in from every corner of the world as it became clear just how many hearts the Dubliner touched throughout her lifetime. Many recalled encounters with the ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer or simply […]

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The New York City bar is making a trip to Dublin. The Dead Rabbit, based in New York City, has long been considered the World’s Best Bar. It was co-founded a decade ago by Belfast native Jack McGarry, and is naturally an Irish pub, complete with a Director of Irish Whiskey and a Music Director, […]

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