Lounging on a white sandy beach drinking Mai Tais and eating fresh coconuts sounds very far away from the cold commute everyone in Ireland faced this morning.  Organising your summer hols at the start of the year means you’ve got something to look forward to and with Qatar Airways announcing their new sale it’s the perfect excuse […]

9 years ago

After tripping over happy couples everywhere you turn for Valentine’s, this is often a time where people decide that they’ve had enough of the single life and are ready to take themselves off the market. Well, for a week or two at least. It’s a jungle out there when it comes to dating in Dublin but while it’s easy to […]

9 years ago

January is that special time of year where we really wish we were loaded. After the expensive Christmas period, most of us are now keeping a careful eye on our bank account to make sure we still have enough money to, you know, live. But if we were millionaires, if we had silly amounts […]

9 years ago

Tributes have been pouring in for Dublin actress Doreen Keogh who has passed away aged 91.  She had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and died peacefully at St Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, her family confirmed.  She made her name as Concepta Riley, the first ever barmaid to pull a pint in the Rover’s Return […]

9 years ago

“The sun machine is coming down/and we’re gonna have a party” If the very mention of David Bowie sends you into a sequinned alter-ego tizzy, then chances are you’re already buzzing for this month’s Dublin Bowie Festival.  Taking place in various cultural venues across the city from the 4-10 January, the DBF is a whirlwind […]

9 years ago

Getting some exercise is a difficult thing to do, and if you do it on the regular, then I applaud you. From my bed. But there’s another major factor that you have to take into consideration: what you eat. No one feels like going for a jog after a heavy meal.  If you’re heading to […]

9 years ago

Looking to try something different, but not sure where to start? Look no further than super glam and lightweight lash extensions – perfect to make you feel a little fluttery, even first thing in the morning.  The tricky part is finding out where to get them done. But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work […]

9 years ago

It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas in Xico. Lower Baggot Street’s underground bar, which has been modelled on the edgy Mexican joints of New York and London, is saying a big old “¡Feliz Navidad, mis amigos!” to the good people of Dublin this December. They’re celebrating the festive season like they would back in Mexico […]

9 years ago

In recent years, Dublin has become known as a great city for gin. From Coppinger Row to Gin Palace, lovers of the spirit can find something they’ll love on every corner.  Our city’s gin prowess has now been acknowledged by travel company Flash Pack which has included us in its Gin Capitals Of The World study. […]

9 years ago

Maybe it’s the mulled wine talkin’, but we reckon this is the most wonderful time of year in our fair city. Dubliners are in high spirits, the streets are gorgeously decked out and we can eat excessively safe in the knowledge that we can hide our bodies under thick layers of clothing. Ain’t it grand? Since Christmas comes […]

9 years ago

We know that it’s a must-see city but still, it’s nice to hear someone else say it as well.  The National Geographic Traveler have revealed their list of the top destinations for a trip in the next 12 months and lo and behold, Dublin is one of the firm favourites on the list.  Underneath a picture of […]

9 years ago

A protest against homelessness is being held outside Leinster House today. The event was organised by Inner City Helping Homeless, an organisation that aims to combat Dublin’s homeless problems, in conjunction with the #mynameis campaign.  Protest by #MyNameIs and @ICHHDUBLIN taking place outside the Dáil tomorrow. Organisers not satisfied with provision of winter beds for […]

9 years ago