You’d be forgiven for looking at 107 Church Road down in the East Wall and thinking there wasn’t much too the house. Blink and you’d miss it. The price probably gives something away because at €525,000 it tells you that there is something more behind that red door. Remarkably and telling you all you need […]
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The most expensive school in Ireland is St Columba’s in Whitechurch, new figures have shown. The Dublin institution charges €8,000 a year for day pupils and up to €22,800 for boarders. The school’s principal, Mark Boobbyer, told The Irish Times that there has been much more interest in the school in recent times. “In 2008, […]
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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 […]
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Pope Francis’ trip to Dublin next summer is going to cost around €20m according to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin who was speaking on The Sean O’Rourke Show. Pope Francis will be in Ireland between August 21 and 26 where he is expected to attend the World Meeting Of Families in the capital. Archbishop Martin (72) told the […]
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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 […]
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Between buying presents, party outfits, drink, decorations and more, Christmas can be hella expensive. If you’re looking to save your pennies but still get in the festive spirit, here are 7 Christmassy things you can do for free in Dublin this year. 1. The Snowman Head to St Patrick’s Cathedral on December 23 to hear the timeless […]
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Just when we were wondering if Christmas in Dublin could get any better, a carol service especially for dogs is being held in the city today. Yes, that’s right. A carol service for dogs. Pups of all sizes will be getting into the festive spirit this afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral where the annual Peata […]
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Residents and politicians of Firhouse have expressed concern that Scientologists are recruiting families by offering free Christmas-themed events, the Irish Times is reporting. The controversial Church of Scientology set up camp in the south Dublin suburb earlier this year and are holding a ‘Winter Wonderland’ event at its Firhouse Road base in the run-up to […]
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We’ve decided to get the ball rolling on the Christmas season by giving away yet another whopper prize to our lovely audience. This time around we’ve got a gift voucher for an overnight stay at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge including breakfast for one lucky winner and a guest, as well as a family pass to Dublinia in Christ Church. […]
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There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Dublin. Whether you’re born, bred and buttered here, or have just arrived for a change of scene – the mixture of cold nights, hot toddys and stellar craic will only ever leave you wanting more. We’re spoiled rotten in Dublin when it comes to Christmas treats and incredible traditions. […]
8 years ago
It’s finally December, and you know what that means – Christmas is just around the corner! We’re in full-on festive mode here and counting down the days until our favourite holiday of the year. Here are seven signs it’s almost Xmas in Dublin! 1. The light are up Grafton Street is magical, the Christmas trees […]
8 years ago
I know the struggle, you know the struggle, we all know the struggle when it comes to booking a table at your favourite restaurant bar. Well, the days of waiting around are over. There is a new app on the scene called Zazu that launches today and it is available for both iOS and Android. Their aim […]
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