Update 14.45: Connolly station is reopening and the security alert is lifted. Security alert lifted, Connolly Station reopening after Army attended to suspect item, historic in nature. Full services resuming, delays remaining but will ease pic.twitter.com/Ht8dzVagpM — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) April 30, 2018 Connolly Station is closed due to a security alert after a “suspicious item” […]

8 years ago

It may not seem like it sometimes but Dublin does get some decent weather around spring time.  Whenever the sun decides to show its face, there’s no better time to be in the capital. It hasn’t quite hit the sweaty weather stage but it’s still warm enough to carry your jumper around under your arm […]

8 years ago

We could give you some big long spiel about the struggle of renting in Dublin but it would be nothing that you haven’t heard before. It’s a disaster. Find your ideal room – it’ll cost you 3/4 of your wage. Find something more in your budget, you’ll be sharing it with about 76 other people […]

8 years ago

Are you currently in the mood for delicious, cold, creamy, and all round satisfying pints in an outdoor environment? Thought so. We suggest you choose a spot from the 11 listed below and treat yo’ self to some well deserved liquid treats this fine Saturday. We’re only looking out for what’s best for you… 1. Toner’s The original […]

8 years ago

There’s something hugely intriguing, and hilarious, about stumbling upon a snippet of a passing conversation. Luckily the likes of the ever-brilliant Twitter account ‘Overheard In Dublin‘ has been diligently recording the very best of these snatches of convos for ages now and we’ve had a snoop to find some of very best tweets on the […]

8 years ago

Belly already rumbling after lunch? Sure look, that’s what happens when you spend all of Tuesday morning desperately trying not to eat the last bit of the Easter Egg sitting temptingly on your desk.  Salads for lunch are grand and all, but are they delish Thai food?  If you’re lucky enough to be travelling along the […]

8 years ago

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Dublin today to address the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.  Crowds gathered at the Garden Of Remembrance earlier this afternoon and marched down O’Connell Street towards the Department Of Housing at the Custom House. A number of charities and activist groups took part and […]

8 years ago

If you’re planning on pottering about the city this long weekend, take note that there will be some minor adjustments to Luas services.  The main points you need to know are: Good Friday  There will be a normal Saturday service on both the green line and the red line. Saturday Normal Saturday service on both […]

8 years ago

The new Luas line opened up in December and as an avid user I have to admit, I did get weirdly excited about it. I could finally hop on a tram and be brought straight over to the Northside without switching from bus to bus, stress free. As someone who lives Southside however, it came to […]

8 years ago

We’ve all been there; you wake up absolutely marrrrrrvin after a heavy night on the pints, in dire need of a good feed.  But sometimes, a slice of toast and a cuppa just doesn’t make the cut. That’s why time after time Deliveroo comes to the rescue, giving us plenty of tasty options to meet […]

8 years ago

Today saw the unveiling of the preferred Metrolink route which will make traveling from the city centre to the airport a lot easier for Dubliners and tourists alike in the future.  Unfortunately, people will have to wait the best part of a decade before they can use it as the proposed date for the opening of […]

8 years ago

While many Dubliners were pleased to hear that the county would be getting a new Metrolink, Dublin GAA star Johnny Cooper was not content with the new devised route. The plans – which were unveiled on Thursday – show 15 brand new stations and is expected to open in 2027.  We thought that it would be […]

8 years ago