Dublin is full of interesting place names, from Beggar’s Bush to Misery Hill.  Recently an old list of riddles has been doing the rounds, and people are really struggling to answer them all.  Can you figure them out?  1. Very dark boulder 2. Church reptile 3. Sea creatures’ outhouse 4. A breed of sheep 5. A gravel paste 6. Move out […]

8 years ago

The first weekend after Dry January is upon us, so it kinda means you can’t go just anywhere to wet those lips after a long month of being a perfect pioneer.  Your local haunt is all well and good but if you’re up for trying somewhere new this evening then Sandyford House is the ideal spot. It’s just […]

9 years ago

Calling all Robot Rockers of Dublin. You better get yourself to the The Bowery in Rathmines on Saturday February 10.  Before you get too excited, Daft Punk will not be appearing but they have got the next best thing. Irish tribute act, aptly called Daft Punk Tribute, will be taking to the stage at the […]

9 years ago

A range of new homes are opening to the public this month which may be of interest to first time home buyers. Camden, the latest phase of Royal Canal Park, is a collection of ultra-modern, A-rated homes designed with exceptional levels of insulation and an air to water heat pump system which provides domestic hot […]

9 years ago

There are so many ways for a restaurant to promote themselves these days but we’ve longed argued that one of the best is Instagram. It is by far the most visual of all the social networks and with most chefs and waiting staff owning a smart phone you’d be a bit of a gobshite for […]

9 years ago

Located just 30 minutes from Belfast, Galgorm Resort & Spa is designed to be a peaceful retreat from your everyday life. Set within 163 acres of lush parkland with the River Maine flowing through the estate, the surroundings are idyllic. Galgorm Resort & Spa has 122 bedrooms including suites, deluxe, superior and standard rooms. More accommodation is […]

9 years ago

The promotion for the announcement of UFC 223’s headliner makes the whole Conor McGregor title stripping saga all the more confusing.  Although UFC president Dana White confirmed that actions are being put in place to strip McGregor of his lightweight belt, the information regarding UFC 223 could state otherwise.  Tony Ferguson will fight Khabib Nurmagomedov […]

9 years ago

The Charleville Lodge Hotel and The White Moose Café’s owner, Paul Stenson, is no stranger to a small bit of controversy but the story about a ‘social media influencer’ asking to stay for free in his hotel in exchange for ‘exposure’ is surely one of his most noteworthy.  The emailer says they “work as a social […]

9 years ago

One of travel’s greatest perks is the long city layovers in cities that you weren’t even planning to visit. Although some people might see having a 5-10 hour layover at an airport as a chore, we couldn’t think of any better way to get in a shneaky look at your layover airport’s city without even […]

9 years ago

Call us crazy, but usually the very thoughts of spending St. Patrick’s Day in the city centre surrounded by dazed tourists wearing sweaty Leprechaun hats and green face paint smeared with tears sends shivers down our spine.  Give us the local pub any year.  2018 though, will see the St. Patrick’s Festival bring something a bit different – […]

9 years ago

Stoneybatter is so packed with great pubs and restaurants that the locals are spoilt for choice, and another major contender has just entered the ring.  The Belfry bar reopened in the heart of the suburb last month after lying empty for seven-and-a-half years.  It underwent a complete make-over over the space of just a few weeks, going […]

9 years ago

I’m a man of many simple pleasures. I don’t ask for much. A nice pint of Guinness, some peace while the football is on and a barber that I trust.  You can change many things in this life: your religion, your car, your house, your partner but one thing that you should never consider changing is […]

9 years ago