Normalise eating a full plate of arancini as a complete meal. Whether it’s financial constraints, or just a lack of Annual Leave, flying off to Sicily every month (or every year even) is likely not on your typical agenda. Luckily we have an authentic Sicilian restaurant right in Dublin city centre for when you’re craving […]

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The scramble for tickets from years gone by won’t be an issue this festive season. As details of Christmas markets across the country have been gradually released over the last few weeks, we’ve all been waiting patiently for news of the elusive alpine market at Dublin Castle – the crème de la crème of festive […]

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“We have made the very tough decision to close.” Michelin Guide restaurant Clanbrassil House, which opened on Clanbrassil Street in 2017, has taken to social media to announce they will be closing at the end of the year. Run by the same people as Bastible, Clanbrassil House has been described as the younger sister to […]

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Huge news for fans of their spicy margs and patatas bravas. Dublin is blessed with lots of amazing Mexican restaurants – El Grito, 777, The Hungry Mexican, to name but a few. However one that constantly gets a shout-out is none other than MASA on Drury Street, best known for their wide range of tacos […]

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“We will not be opening for the foreseeable future.” The Bus Bar and Little Richards Woodfired Pizza in Skerries have been forced to close following a recent fire that broke out. Roads in the vicinity of Main Street Skerries remain closed as we deal with a building fire. ⚠️ Avoid if possible@DCCTraffic #Fingal pic.twitter.com/C3ZgZZZstu — […]

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McGregor’s Crumlin pub accumulated a €432,000 loss last year, The Independent has reported. New figures for the business indicate that McGregor’s Black Forge Inn has continued to rack up losses. According to newly-filed accounts for Jemi Ventures, the company that operates the pub, last year’s losses amounted to €432,000. However, RTÉ News has reported a […]

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All the hospitality news you might have missed this week. As Dublin gears up for the festive season, with the Christmas lights officially being switched on this week, hospitality is getting ready for the busiest time of the year. As a result, there aren’t too many openers happening right now, but we’ve still got to […]

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Truly slim pickings for housing these days Ironically located on Long Lane, off Camden Street, this little house is actually a complete accident. Reflected in its number, the little house sits beside 19 and 20, 19A is the only house in the row of redbrick terraces with a letter attached to it. Built in the […]

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Dachsund through the snow, as (German) shepherds watch their flock by night, etc. As the formal switch-on of Dublin’s Christmas lights last night confirmed, the festive season is fast approaching and everyone’s looking to book in their visit with Santa. Wish lists need to be dissected, the assurance that you really have been THAT good […]

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Name a more wholesome Saturday activity. If you’ve had a broken clock on your wall that you’re sick of only being right twice a day, this Coffee & Repair morning taking place at Network café is where you need to head this Saturday. New York-based industrial designer Laurence, originally from Dublin, is returning to our […]

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“Stay tuned.” We love a trendy night-time space in a trendy location, and Glovebox, the bar / art gallery based on Level 5 of the Trinity Street carpark fit that bill exceptionally. While it was a bit on the notionsy side, it made for a class destination for drinks, snacks, and catch-ups with pals, and […]

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“There is nowhere quite like Dublin City centre at Christmas.” It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas following the big switch-on of the stunning Grafton Street Christmas lights yesterday evening, Thursday, November 16th. Erected by city centre business group Dublin Town, they were turned on by Little Blue Heroes Foundation representatives Willow Mae Carroll, […]

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