For the folks with alarming screentime figures Those of us of a certain vintage will remember the pre-smartphone world when dial-up internet was the only way we could play The Sims, when phones had aerials and you had to look people’s numbers up in the Golden Pages. Back in those days, you could genuinely be […]

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Taylor Swift made an incredible donation before leaving Dublin Taylor Swift’s Dublin gigs may have helped boost the economy with thousands flocking to the city for her sold-out Aviva shows. Experts claim the shows helped bolster €300m for the local economy. However, before leaving the Emerald Isle, the singer made sure to donate a huge […]

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There’s never a dull moment in hospitality-land Taylor Swift, Pride, and Longitude to name but a few events that took place last week, had the knock-on effect of making us feel a little flat, poor and exhausted this week. The Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse has articulated just how much spending happened last week, in […]

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The Fête Nationale is upon us, and here’s how to celebrate in Dublin Bastille Day, or le quatorze juillet commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14th 1789, an event which came to be seen as the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution. And if you find yourself on the streets […]

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The perfect new spot to head to if you’re looking to flex your creative muscles ⁠ As anyone who has tried to pursue pottery as a hobby will tell you, there are ample courses for beginners but virtually none for advanced or experienced potters in this city. Those with a bit of experience on the […]

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As anyone living here will attest, Dublin isn’t exactly a cheap city. Whether Dublin is your home or your holiday destination for the weekend, it’s always handy to have the insider scoop on the city’s best free activities. Pint prices are touching €10, coffees are venturing dangerously near the €5 mark and it sometimes feels […]

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It’s all go here in hospitality-land Most inhabitants of the city are a-quiver at the prospect of spending this particular weekend in Dublin. Few can remember a time when so many events were taking place at the same time, a smorgasbord of Pride, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Longitude and the GAA quarter-finals. In the lead […]

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This list is nothing to sniff (swirl or swallow) at Temple Bar’s Rosa Madre has been included in the Wine Spectator’s 2024 outstanding wine program list. The award which has been operating for over forty years aims to celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. With a global lineup of more than 3,700 restaurants across […]

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Hangar’s notoriously cheap (and feral) club nights have been reborn at last. The new club ‘SoHo’ that replaced the beloved Tramline on D’Olier Street took to their socials on Thursday to make a much-welcomed announcement. Perhaps it was the big boots they had to fill replacing Tramline and continuing it’s legacy (whether it’s a good […]

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Why move on somewhere new when you can get both in the one spot? I don’t know about you, but when I go out for a bop, I’m going to need some sustenance. You wouldn’t expect wedding guests to perform their best “Step Up” routine without their meat or fish first would you? Frankly, the […]

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The openers are coming in hawt Summer is most definitely in full swing this week, with the sun shining, the flowers blooming and the seagulls ripping rubbish bags apart with reckless abandon. There’s never a dull moment for hospitality in this city, and this week is no exception. This week is practically brimming with hospitality […]

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(Support them now and always) Eid-ul-Adha commenced this weekend on Sunday 16th June. It is the second biggest festival for Muslims, and celebrations involve seeing family and friends, praying and eating great food together. Eid-ul-Adha translates to Festival of Sacrifice and encourages Muslims to reflect on the importance of sacrifice and service to others. During […]

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