In the past few years, change has come to the Liberties. In the beating heart of old Dublin, you’ll still find a strong sense of community and plenty of lively characters – but the oft-dreaded hipsters have started to creep into the area.  Following in the footsteps of the nearby Two Pups and Legit Coffee Company, Lucky’s bar came […]

8 years ago

Times are tough in Dublin, and a lot of apartments out there are damp, dingy and depressing.  If you’re looking for something to brighten up your home, you might want to have a browse of some of the stores below.  They’re not all super affordable, but there are some bargains to be found. And art […]

8 years ago

A Dublin woman who was caught handing over a loaded gun at Connolly Station in July 2017 has been handed a suspended sentence.  RTÉ is reporting that Nikita Murtagh, from Mariners Port, Sheriff Street in Dublin, pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. The mother was due to […]

8 years ago

It’s about time the fabulous mammies of the nation got in on the blogging action. The latest craze in the world of online blogging is ‘MammyBlogging’ and we are completely here for it. Leading the charge is none other than Suzanne Jackson’s mam Susan Jackson with her travel and fashion Instagram account eternalstyle_ie. A quick […]

8 years ago

I love an espresso martini as much as the next guy. But sometimes they can leave a lot to be desired. Depending on where you’re ordering from.  Here are five fool-proof espresso martinis you can get in Dublin tonight.  1. Fade Street Social  At €12.50 for an espresso martini it ain’t cheap but they are […]

8 years ago

Dublin’s a funny little place.  Enshrined in national pride and avocado toast – the city boasts a world unto its own, with an internal rivalry the Jets and the Sharks would be proud of.  We’ve taken it upon ourselves to rank them all in the order we see fit, combining natural beauty, amenities, housing prices […]

8 years ago

The weather is finally looking up… but you’ve got approximately five minutes to enjoy it before it’s miserable again. So why not make the most of it by heading into town with a mate for lunch?  Here’s where you’ll get some of the best lunches the city has to offer.  1. Steak @ Featherblade Great value […]

8 years ago

Never have we been more envious of the residents of Smithfield. Not only do they have amazing coffee (Proper Order is the biz), the secret gem that is Betty Bojangles vintage store and the Lighthouse Cinema, there’s now Oxmantown. An independent sandwich and coffee shop that opened its first location in Stoneybatter in 2013, Oxmantown serves up […]

8 years ago

The Times is reporting that a Dublin man was arrested quite easily by Gardaí after a very ‘unique’ description was given of him.  The man in question had robbed cigarettes and threatened to kill two delivery men at Old Bawn Shopping Centre in Tallaght in April 2017. However, the 24-year-old – who is from the […]

8 years ago

An Aer Lingus flight that was on its way to Chicago was forced to make a dramatic u-turn shortly after departure. Flight EI125 departed from Dublin Airport shortly after 2pm but at around 2:45pm, turned around and headed back to the capital.  It looks Aer Lingus #EI125 to Chicago is returning to Dublin shortly after […]

8 years ago

Valentine’s Day can be expensive, so it’s great to see some places in Dublin offering special deals and giving out freebies. The Fat Fox on Camden Street is handing out free coffees to customers with the cheesiest chat-up lines, so get practising… View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fat Fox (@thefatfoxcamden) on […]

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In a sad moment for the creativity of Dublin city, it’s been reported that the famous graffiti wall at the back of Bernard Shaw pub on Richmond Street is to be demolished.  The Journal reports that the wall, which was regularly used for popular graffiti jams by local and international artists, is to be knocked […]

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