Teenagers of the ’80s, rejoice! Boy George and the Culture Club are coming to the 3Arena this November.  Most famous for their pop hits including Karma Chameleon, Do You Want To Hurt Me and Time (Clock Of The Heart), the band are considered one of the most well-known and influential bands from the ’80s. This is […]

8 years ago

The weather may be meh, but it’s nearly Friday and that’s always worth celebrating.  If you’re up for trying something a little bit different tonight, may we recommend a deadly little pop up in Temple Bar in the space where Charlie’s was (RIP).  There’s been a host of creative events happening in the Essex St shop (day […]

8 years ago

Looking for something to do this (supposedly) sunny Sunday? Look no further than the Africa Day celebrations at Farmleigh.  Africa Day falls on May 25 every year and, as you may have guessed, is a celebration of the continent’s rich culture and unity. Marked around the world, festivities for the event first began in Ireland […]

8 years ago

27 is no age to pass away but sadly a number of the world’s most celebrated musicians never made past the all-too-young milestone.  The likes of Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix all died in various different circumstances at the same age and alongside a whole host of others will forever be known […]

8 years ago

Are you ever baffled by how aesthetically stunning some peoples’ Instagram accounts are?   You can spend 20 minutes obsessing over the right filter on your gram, and still it will never come close to the artsy gorgeous feeds of the pros.  But why? Well, even though you went to all that effort on your phone, you’re competing […]

8 years ago

This looks class. Tasty Threads vintage store and Neighbourhood (NBHD) coffee are throwing a party to christen their new home in Middle Abbey Street and they want you to join them. The BBQ starts at 5pm and music starts at 6pm with tasty tunes from Sally Alana Foran a.k.a. Sally Cinnamon as well as drinks provided by Jameson. This […]

8 years ago

Rugby, music and food… all of our favourite things.  Festival season is kicking off in earnest this weekend as Guinness PRO14 Dublin 7s takes over Old Belvedere RFC for a jam-packed weekend of sport and music.  Dublin 7s is like no other sporting event on the calendar, with music from DJ Mark McCabe and The […]

8 years ago

The Cat Lounge in Smithfield has done it again.  As if playing with the kittens wasn’t enough, they are now offering two hours of cat meditation.  Yes, two hours of meditation where you can de-stress while the fur babies play around you.  It’s described as the “ultimate de-stressing session” with soft music and dim lighting.  And […]

8 years ago

Plans to turn a former church into a food court and cultural space have been deemed too vague by Dublin City Council.  Businessman Michael Wright, owner of the Wright Venue in Swords, is hoping to gain planning permission to redevelop St. Andrew’s church on Suffolk St. Y’know, the one with Molly Malone outside. The market […]

8 years ago

The humble spice bag rose to prominence at Croke Park last night as Mick Jagger announced that himself and his bandmates enjoyed the Irish delicacy in Temple Bar in the build-up to the gig.  The Rolling Stones played a well-received show to an adoring crowd at GAA HQ and yours truly was in attendance. The quiet […]

8 years ago

Google has bought the entire Bolands Quay development in the city centre, RTÉ reports.  The Grand Canal site received planning permission in 2015 and since then NAMA has provided funding for demolition and enabling works. The development comprises 28,000 sq metres of office space, 46 apartments, cafes and cultural space and will soon be home to three […]

8 years ago

All eyes will be on Britain’s favourite redhead this weekend as he prepares to put on a show for thousands of adoring fans. But enough about Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran continues his run at the Phoenix Park on Friday and Saturday evening.  Fans will no doubt want to wet their whistle and fill their bellies […]

8 years ago