“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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Expect 50+ of the best Brazilian businesses based in the country. Looking for some fun Sunday plans to replace the scaries on the couch while you rewatch your favourite sitcom for the seventh time? Smock Alley will play host to Ireland’s first Brazil showcase this weekend, featuring Brazilian food and drink vendors, beauty and fashion […]

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Sommeliers and splash seekers, your time has come. It’s the time of year every wine enthusiast and everyone who pretends to be a wine enthusiast in their Hinge interests section looks forward to. Beaujolais Nouveau will soon be upon us, a celebration of the popular red wine made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region […]

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The Palestinian-owned family business has been fundraising and spreading awareness in the wake of the conflict in Gaza. Rathmines restaurant Shaku Maku have alleged an “orchestrated attack” on their business after a series of negative one-star reviews were lodged on Google. This alleged online attack came just a couple of hours after the company unveiled […]

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For all your flattie-with-a-view needs. Life in the post-pandemic age has largely returned to normal, but one very welcome overhang besides increased hand-washing remains – the Irish affection for the coffee-and-a-walk combo. Many of us have favourite trails to tread, brew in hand but if you’re looking for a new starting point for your weekend […]

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The Long Hall better watch its back. It’s official. After a triumphant three-show run at the RDS in May 2023, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return to Ireland next year with four dates scheduled across the country. Bruce will return to the capital for a Croke Park show on Sunday, May 19th […]

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An intimate new haunt for catch-ups amongst friends. If you’ve been looking for a new cocktail bar to check out in the Dublin landscape, look no further, as new spot to Harcourt Street Pen & Player is just the place. This new space is the exact kind of spot you’d hope to find for a […]

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Last night’s poor weather didn’t stop a series of fires around the county. Halloween night was a wet one, with an onslaught of showers which kept many trick or treating kids indoors, but that’s not to say there wasn’t plenty of activity going on. The Dublin Fire Brigade (or should I say Dublin Fire Boogade, […]

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No more fear of Ireland’s changeable weather raining on your par-ade. If you’re a golf enthusiast who’s had to cancel many a day on the course due to a sudden downpour or a vengeful storm named after your granny’s mate, you’re in luck. Dublin’s first indoor golf centre has officially opened in Sandyford, complete with […]

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If it’s good enough for Harry Styles. SOLE Seafood & Grill on South William Street has won a prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year. The Dublin 2 restaurant took home the Best Luxury Seafood in Europe award for 2023 at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards on October 28th, with Culinary Director Richie Wilson and […]

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Get the angel wings ready, this is going to be absolutely cracker. Huge news, for fans of Derry Girls, and of Fatboy Slim of course, as the legendary DJ is returning to Ireland to kick off his 8-show tour in Dublin next summer. Fatboy Slim will be taking over Fairview Park on June 14th, beginning […]

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