We’ve all been pretending to be grown-ups for a few years now with sophisticated dinners and boozy brunches, despite still having no clue what a tracker mortgage is… But, if you had to host a dinner party at the drop of a hat would you actually be able?  Furthermore, can you actually feed yourself after […]

8 years ago

The only downside to our love of whiskey is the fear that we’ll never get to experience the vast array of Irish brands available.  Well, the Irish Whiskey Museum aims to help us get that bit closer by celebrating distilleries from all over the country in a series of whiskey pop ups starting next week.  […]

8 years ago

Ed Sheeran mania has well and truly gripped the land.  The singer is slap in the middle of his nine-day jaunt around the country, after three whopper sold out nights in Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  (Have a look at pics from the gigs here.) This weekend sees the red-head taking on Pearse Stadium in Galway, and […]

8 years ago

If you’ve walked down Phibsboro Road any time over the past 100 years or so you’re sure to have come across Doyles Corner along your way.  The pub has been mainstay in Dublin 7 for generations and has long been a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Located a stones throw from Dalymount Park, home […]

8 years ago

I know what you’re thinking. You’re looking at me and you’re saying, ‘the boom is back’ and I’m looking square back at you, saying, ‘sure it never left.’ There’s cranes everywhere, people have started going for their mid-week pints again and we’re finally confident in our bank accounts to send a ‘brunch?’ into the group […]

8 years ago

It’s probably not news to you at this stage (and if it is, then welcome to the best surprise ever) but this Bank Holiday weekend is gonna be an absolute SCORCHER. Like, 20 degrees actual summer-style hot. So to celebrate all that sunny goodness, RIBA in Stillorgan are having a v special Lobster and Bubbles […]

8 years ago

Any true coffee lover will know that it’s the tiny touches that make all the difference. At The Art of Coffee, you are served your daily cup of happiness not just by expert baristas, but by “true coffee artists” – in other words, baristas who care about your cup of coffee even more than you […]

8 years ago

Just in case you were unaware, yet another Bank Holiday is slowly creeping up upon us (and it feels like it’s heading our way extremely slow tbh).  We’re sure you’re looking forward to the long weekend and are already planning your Friday-Monday activities for the first weekend in May. But be prepared for your Saturday session to […]

8 years ago

You can’t paint over the issue. This week, Maser’s iconic Repeal mural on the wall of the Project Arts Centre was painted over after it was deemed “political activity” by authorities – meaning the theatre could lose its charity status unless it was removed. But with just five weeks until the referendum to repeal the […]

8 years ago

Bored of your local? Swing by Aungier Street this weekend then to Dublin’s newest (and dare we say, easily one of the most stylish) bars as The Lucky Duck opens its doors. Located on 43 Aungier St, The Lucky Duck is a protected structure of architectural, historical and archaeological significance.  The building has been vacant […]

8 years ago

Not sure if you’re aware of this, but here at LD we kinda like brunch. And we’ve got a suspicion, the sneaking kind no less, that you’re right there with us — so here’s an event with your name all over it. Roberta’s is marking its very first birthday with an entire month of boozy brunches for the […]

8 years ago

It may be Tuesday, and the weather miiiiight be fairly grim, but feck it. Treat. Yo. Self. If you’re lucky enough to work anywhere near the grand canal area then you may already be familiar with the beaut spot that is Annies. A neighbourhood coffee shop that serves up brekkie, lunch and crema-liscious coffees, Annies […]

8 years ago