Irish Water has been providing updates on a number of issues which has seen supply cut off to thousands of customers around Dublin.  Firstly, hydrant works has seen large parts of Castleknock cut off… #IWDublin: Essential hydrant works may affect supply to Deerpark Rd, Deerpark Close, Deerpark Ave, Deerpark Lawn, Deerpark Drive, Castleknock and surrounds […]

8 years ago

That fecking snow is turning the city on its head once again.  Dublin Bus have announced that a number of their bus routes have been disrupted thanks to the Son of the Beast from the East. In a statement on their website, the company said that:  “Dublin Bus wishes to advise customers that due to […]

8 years ago

I have to admit, being greeted by a two-tiered oyster tank as soon as you walk into a restaurant is impressive. Being greeted by a glass counter of the freshest fish you can imagine at the same time is even more so.  SOLE has both, and impressive is exactly what the shiny (so beautifully shiny) SOLE seafood […]

8 years ago

Whether you’ve moved to the big s(h)moke or have been born and bred in the capital, there’s always something special about taking your mother out for a nice lunch in the city. But you probably don’t want to be taking her somewhere where she “can’t hear herself think!”, doesn’t like the cut of that shifty-lookin’ […]

8 years ago

The food scene in Dublin has been exploding in diversity and quality in the last few years – to the point, in fact, where it can be hard to choose from all the wonderful options.  With that in mind, we assembled this ultimate foodie list for you to work your way through. You’ll struggle to do them […]

8 years ago

Mother’s Day is almost here and it’s about that time when we start panicking about not having made any plans.  Brunch is always a solid bet as it’s a lovely treat but often less expensive than dinner. Here are some ideas for where to bring the woman who gave you life… 1. Herbstreet Herbstreet on […]

8 years ago

You’d be SHOCKED at how few cafés in Dublin have comfy, cosy seating. Think about it… Most places have a stools at the window, perhaps a few metal or thin wooden chairs scattered around the place but there’s rarely couches or booths. This is bizarre to me. Whenever I think of having a coffee […]

8 years ago

If you wondered why there was a red alert in place for Dublin, now you know why.  This incredible video was taken by Walking Tours Howth and shows a high tide bursting onto the street, powerfully hopping over the walls with ease. Absolute pandemonium ensues and a person walking their dog is the first to get […]

8 years ago

Timing is key and you couldn’t have asked for better timing than when this video was taken.  Niall Morris, a singer producer writer and actor living in Dublin city was filming some of the scenes that Storm Emma brought with her in the early hours of Friday morning.   Firstly, he took a wonderful snap from his apartment […]

8 years ago

The Irish Independent is reporting that one person was hospitalised following a car crash in the snow in Howth on Thursday night.  The single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 8:30pm on Thursday night and Emergency services attended the scene.  Dublin Fire Brigade were assisted by the local Coast Guard as the car was stuck in a ditch […]

8 years ago

Mother’s Day is quickly creeping up on us, and it’s nearly time to start planning ways to show our love to the woman who gave us life.  Here are some handy ideas to save you getting the wooden spoon on March 11.  1. The Restaurant at Brown Thomas  Browse expensive handbags and make-up before wandering […]

8 years ago

Gardai were called to Shankhill rail station earlier after a fight broke out on board a DART.  The fight was related to a scam in which packets of tissues are placed on seats in an attempt to get passengers to buy them at inflated prices, 98fm reports.  Typically people involved in the scam will harass anyone who […]

8 years ago