Croke Park might just be where the streets have no name but a LOT of cash. With a jam packed summer 2017 schedule, the outdoor arena venue made an absolute mint from the variety of gigs that were held.  U2’s gig grossed €8.4million according to Dublin Live while Coldplay raked in a huge €7.8million just […]

9 years ago

The famous Howth trams were decommissioned and replaced by buses in 1959 – but they could soon be set to return.   A new study has been carried out into the viability of bringing back the trams and suggests several possible routes.  Local people are in favour of trams running between Howth Dart Station and the Summit pub, […]

9 years ago

Fingal County Council has confirmed that a large portion of Howth will be without water for the first half of the day. Water maintenance will take place between 8am and 4pm and will leave most places in the coastal village without water.  On their website, they said: “Planned water outage in Howth, Wednesday 10th January 2018 […]

9 years ago

It’s bleedin’ baltic out there at the moment, so we’re in the mood for a hot whiskey or seven in a nice cosy pub. We’re channeling the wooly jumper cosy vibe right now, so here’s our pick of the ten loveliest spots for catchup drinks this evening… The Bloody Stream, Howth If you happen to […]

9 years ago

Thinking of popping the question this Christmas? There are countless romantic settings around Dublin which won’t involve splashing out on a fancy hotel room or a slap-up meal. Let’s face it, the wedding itself is going to cost you an arm and a leg. Make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever accompanied your mum in Dublin, you’ve quickly realised that there are endless places to take her for incredible food and drink – and yet, you reeeeeeally don’t want to screw up. So whether she’s a hipster mom, regular mom or old-timey mom, there are surely sound spots and activities – not JUST […]

9 years ago

We wouldn’t wish driving in holiday traffic upon our worst enemies, so public transport is the way to go this December. The holiday timetables for Dublin Bus, the Luas and Irish Rail are all here at last, so take a look at ’em before you start planning this year’s Christmas shopping. If you are looking to […]

9 years ago

If you’re looking to go that extra mile and get something truly unique for that special someone in your life, Kilkenny Shop on Nassau Street is where you need to be tomorrow. The store is offering a one-day-only service where customers that buy a snow globe from their store can get it engraved free of […]

9 years ago

Irish Hollywood star Saoirse Ronan has put her home in the heart of Howth on the market. The modern home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac right at Howth village and is just a stone’s throw from the sea.  The two-time Oscar nominee bought the three-bedroom terrace house at the start of 2013 with a price tag […]

9 years ago

After all, it is the season to be jolly. A Christmas bar is coming to Dublin for the month of December. The Christmas Cocktail Club opens Friday 1st December in the basement of Berlin Cafe & Bar D2.  What a very elite club to be apart of too. Wandering the cold streets of Dublin looking […]

9 years ago

If the thought of rats gives you the creeps you’re not going to like to hear this news. According to Rentokil, Dublin is the most rat-infested county in Ireland.  Ireland’s leading pest control provider reported this morning that our capital has the most rat infestations across the country. Dublin is the home to almost a […]

9 years ago

Looks like we’ll have to be taking a little trip to the seaside, because a pub in Howth village has just won the “Pub of the Year Excellence Award” at this years Fingal Dublin Chamber Excellence & Corporate Responsibility Awards. Wrights Findlater Howth is a beautiful three storey building with a variety of areas to eat, drink, […]

9 years ago