It’s good to have a hobby. It’s healthy. With that in mind, a few like-minded lads from work and myself decided to put a little group together, something designed to stimulate the intellect and provide an outlet for good wholesome fun. I’d initially toyed with the idea of a book club… before utterly dismissing it […]

8 years ago

Tibradden Mountain Trail is that nice mix of being doable when slightly hungover, having planned nothing AND rewarding with a sense of having actually done something with your weekend. Win. Shoes? I wouldn’t wear Converse but you’ll get away without boots. Map? It’s well marked so you’re probably okay, but Sheet 50 OSI if you […]

8 years ago

Sometimes you just want to while away a few hours in the refuge of a good pub — and they don’t come much more inviting than The Hole In The Wall. Located at the edge of Phoenix Park, this spot dates all the way back to 1651, when it was first known as ‘Ye Signe […]

8 years ago

Chicken is a reliable favourite, a safe option for when you’re not in the mood to pick something you might not like. It never fails, it’s always delish! Plus it’s usually a shared favourite. My roommates are very picky eaters but I know if I bring them somewhere with chicken, they’ll be happy. Thing is, […]

8 years ago

If you follow Lovin Dublin I’m pretty sure you know that working as a journalist here is a well fed gig. I’ve eaten in a lot of places in Dublin and I can’t go a day without someone writing to me asking for recommendations. I decided to compile the ultimate foodie bucket list, full of […]

8 years ago

Can’t decide where to go for dinner tonight? We’ve been there more times than we can count, which is why we’ve put together a go-to list of reliable spots where we’ve never had a bad meal that we keep going back to again and again. Read on and be inspired… 1. The Pigeon House, Clontarf […]

8 years ago

Modern life and its conveniences. It’s now easier than ever to get increasingly higher-standard food delivered to your door and there’s arguably never been as many quality, affordable restaurants to choose from in Dublin. From reliable classics to some more adventurous and exotic options, these dishes represent some of the best of what the […]

8 years ago

Ah, the humble sandwich. Regardless of how many notions we get about our coffee, our afternoon tea or our takeaways, the sandwich will always remain a staple of lunchtime even if we do decide to go for a fancy one now and again. With that in mind, here’s a list of the most epic sambos […]

8 years ago

An old building on Crow Street has been torn asunder. The original windows have been brought to light and red brick walls unearthed. “This is it” Annelie McCaffrey remembers thinking while standing in the rubble beside her husband David Coffey staring at exposed red brick wall that was the first glimpse of Crow Street the […]

8 years ago

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to create a brand new foodie bucket list for the week ahead. I’ve decided to compile list of dishes for every day of the week that I’ll share every Monday. Hey, you don’t have to try them all but if you’re really in the mood for treating yourself, time […]

8 years ago

What’s that? You want us to dish out some free food at one of Dublin’s finest establishments again? Alright, go on then. Here at Lovin, we enjoy nothing more than treating our readers to a decent spread and today we’ve got the ultimate prize for all the BBQ lovers out there. The heartburn and indigestion […]

8 years ago

This weekend Bray is set to be overrun by the chicken wing fanatics in our audience — and they are indeed numerous — so we thought we’d give you a preview of what’s in store. Yesterday Wings Food Fest released a map with a full line-up of all the vendors who’ll be present this weekend […]

8 years ago