It’s no secret that Dublin is full of hidden gems, secret spots and finely detailed folklore. But who knew that there were so, so many curious places that even us Dubliners were only acutely aware of. These nine spots cover all the best Dublin has to offer, from knowledge and literature to love and drinks. […]

8 years ago

If your plan this weekend is to stay in your jammies for an entire 48 hours – only moving to answer the door to the pizza delivery driver – then you do you, boo.  But maybe, just maybe, our list of six fun things to do in town this weekend will tempt you outside.  We’re looking forward […]

8 years ago

Paddy’s Day in Dublin usually means two things – The parade and drinking.  While these two activities are always great craic on March 17, there are plenty other great ways to spend your time in the capital.  Now, we’re aware that there’s kind of a big rugby match kicking off at 2.45pm but here a few ideas […]

8 years ago

We’re laughing already! Paddy’s Night in Support of Comic Relief at the 3 Arena is getting ever closer and the line-up pretty much a who’s who of who’s tickled the nation’s funny bones over the past couple of decades or so.  March 17 is often one of those days that can be a bit of a damp […]

8 years ago

Some people think that the Irish freak out WAY too much over a few centimetres of snow. A mere dusting of the white stuff compared to what other countries get, sure, but please… Let us enjoy this.  We’re a folk of simple pleasures and good craic. Case in point? People in Dublin have been spotted […]

8 years ago

With so many people off work and school due to the snow today, it was only a matter time before everyone got their gear on and headed out for some wintry craic. And where better for Dubliners to gather than the Phoenix Park which the setting for some great scenes earlier today as people posted […]

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

The world’s biggest mobile LED movie screen is returning to Dublin this spring, and every movie lover’s dream has just come true. Yep, Retro Drive-in Movies is returning to the city, and they are set to show some absolute movie classics.  Located in Leopardstown Racecourse, the movie screen is going to be showing Stand By Me […]

8 years ago

RTE has produced plenty of animated TV shows for kids over the years, but none for adults – until now.  Ends Meet, which premieres tonight, follows three generations of men living under one roof in a small North Dublin suburb.  There’s the unemployed da Beezer, his excitable son Sean Óg and Beezer’s long-suffering grandda, Tony.  The hilariously […]

8 years ago

Know anyone who will be feeling left out this Valentine’s Day? While everyone else is off doing couple things, will this friend of yours be at home washing down a full tube of Pringles with a bottle of wine and watching a Netflix series about serial killers? Ah, the joys of single life. As great as that […]

8 years ago

The Dublin Racing Festival takes place this weekend (Feb 3 and 4) and combines the best of what the city has to offer over one weekend. You don’t have to be a horse racing fan to enjoy the weekend as there will be the best of Dublin culture, music, fashion and food on offer.  But, if […]

8 years ago

So after hours of trawling through Tinder and finally finding the perfect match, you finally have a date.  But the problem in Ireland is that most people automatically pick the pub as the first date venue, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give you a few choice alternatives.  1. Dublin Zoo With so many habitats and […]

8 years ago