Summer concert season is in full swing in Dublin and with two major events tonight, it might take a while for some people to get home. AA Roadwatch is advising that traffic is heavy in areas such as Rathgar, Terenure, Rathfarnham and Dundrum as people head to the first day of Longitude in Marlay Park. […]
8 years ago
If you’ve taken public transport over the past couple of days you’ll know that our buses and trains turn into absolute sweatboxes when the sun comes out. With that in mind, Irish Rail have started to hand out free bottles of water to commuters as the temperatures soar. According to 98FM, 50,000 bottles will be […]
8 years ago
Thank God for people who speak too loudly in public, for they are a source of endless joy. And a great place to find these folk is on the Luas. Oh yes, my friends, as you glide across the city on our beloved tram system, you’re ideally positioned to eavesdrop on conversations from your fellow […]
8 years ago
Dublin Pride is back once again and what a week it promises to be. Running from June 21-30, the city’s biggest festival is simply bursting with activities, from film screenings and photography exhibitions to live drawing and brunches, so there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Because, at its heart, Pride is all about […]
8 years ago
The Daniel and Andrew salon in Rathmines is widely known as a unisex hairdressers where you will usually manage to get a last-minute appointment. But not many people are aware that upstairs is a small beauty salon that offers the whole shebang – manicures, pedicures, lash extensions, massages et al. Look, it is small – […]
8 years ago
No more leaving glasses on your bedroom window after a night out. Dublin Fire Brigade has warned people that household items like glasses, mirrors and crystal vases can cause a fire on sunny days if the light is reflected on a flammable surface. In a video posted to Twitter, they warned people to “make sure yours are […]
8 years ago
Looking for something out of the ordinary to get you through the winter months? Look no further than the impressive array of food markets Dublin has to offer… Here are some of the best and tastiest markets we’ve found of late. Enjoy! 1. Temple Bar Food Market Open every Saturday 10am – 4:30pm in Meeting House Square, the Temple Bar Market is […]
8 years ago
A teenage stowaway has been discovered at Croke Park hiding in a truck being used for the upcoming Rolling Stones concert at the stadium, the Irish Independent reports. Gardaí are investigating after the 16-year-old was found in the trailer of the truck which was carrying equipment for the show on May 17. The truck had […]
8 years ago
Update from Garda statement 12.30pm: Gardaí in Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses following a traffic collision in Coolmine, west Dublin. At approximately 9.30am Gardaí were called to a scene at the incident at Coolmine road at near the train station. Two male pedestrians aged 54 and 19 were seriously injured when the struck by a car. A […]
8 years ago
The one club where we never plan to visit but always end up in, Copper Face Jacks is a weekend ritual for all of Dublin every now and again. Or, y’know, every weekend. Don’t judge. We just love singing along to Mr.Brightside. But anyone who’s been on a night out in the gloriously sticky club […]
8 years ago
The Irish Independent is reporting that seven people have been hospitalised following a two collisions involving four buses on Thursday morning. Dublin Bus confirmed to the publication that shortly after 9am a Route 39 and a Route 70 bus were involved in an incident on Ormond Quay. Six people were brought to hospital where their injuries have […]
8 years ago
With Paddy’s weekend nearing, we wanted to delve into some deadly Irish music and culture. One of the best possible ways to do this is to sit in a pub with a pint of Guinness and to be serenaded by an Irish trad group. Irish traditional music is most definitely underrated and we guarantee you […]
8 years ago