Calling the young and the young-at-heart – a very magical screening of ‘The Snowman’ with a live orchestra is taking place at the National Concert Hall this December. This Way to Christmas will include a special performance produced and directed by Theatre Lovett as well as a screening of The Snowman in what is sure […]

8 years ago

Now I’m not proud of it, but I tend to eat takeaway food a good five nights a week… Previously the choice in Ireland had been pretty limited to Indian, Chinese or pizza. Then about 10 years ago some genius decided to introduce Thai takeaways to Ireland and it now seems there are now more […]

8 years ago

This video was doing the rounds on Facebook last night and it’s actually so disturbing. It shows a bunch of youths on Wednesday evening in Whitechurch, Rathfarnham setting off fireworks right beside where a woman is walking her two talks. The video was shared by Adrian Kennedy & Jeremy Dixon of 98FM’s Dublin talks and […]

8 years ago

Who says cats and dogs have to be enemies? For centuries, the furry friends have been known to fight like, well, cats and dogs but over the weekend in Dublin, one thoughtful pooch proved that that doesn’t always have to be the case. Little Mac was out for a walk with his owner Karen in […]

8 years ago

We’re huge fans of canine companions in these parts, which is why we positively adore what they’re doing over at The Doggie Lodge. Found in Rathnew Co. Wicklow, this is a daycare centre (that also provides grooming and training services) where dogs big and small can socialise with other dogs, with indoor and outdoor playing […]

8 years ago

Are you a dog owner who loves bringing your pooch out to meet like-minded canines? Perhaps you’re dogless but love nothing better that petting random people’s mutts? Either way, this 5km dog walk this weekend looks like the event for you. Dogs Unite will take place at the Phoenix Park this Sunday (September 23) and […]

8 years ago

Take Back The City, a group calling for an end to the homelessness crisis, has released a statement after a number of arrests were made last night. Occupants of an empty building on Frederick Street were removed from the property before marching to Store Street Garda station calling for the release of those arrested. This […]

8 years ago

You may remember us talking about this dog owner who was cruising down Rathmines with his pooch on his back. The dog is a superstar among the Dublin people and is renowned for just being the coolest doggo in the city. People have said about Mein Zai that the dog looks “as a cucumber and […]

8 years ago

Living in the leafy suburbs of Dublin, it can be frustrating when you have to leave the calm and go into the hustle and bustle of the city to get a nice meal. Times are changing however, and it seems that business owners are seeing the benefit of setting up shop in these quiter neighbourhood […]

8 years ago

I was in Malta last week and I’d been eating badly for a while, having been on the road and busy with work. One evening I had a huge steak with all the trimmings and headed home to put in a big evening of work. What happened next is what happens to us all so […]

8 years ago

Eating out with children can be a bit of a nightmare – it’s hard to find a spot that’s as inviting for the parent as it is for the child. However, I am happy to report that some restaurants have it nailed. The key principles to make me feel welcome – and, more importantly, return […]

8 years ago

Personally, I wouldn’t feel confident enough to cycle down Dublin with even a bag on my back. It’s just too busy for me and I’d much rather use my feet or hop in the car before I’d succumb to cycling. However, the more you ride, the more skilled on the bike you’d become so it’s […]

8 years ago