This is our kind of throwback. 36 years ago today Phil Lynott released the video for his hit single, ‘Old Town’. The video shows Lynott walking through Dublin in the 1980s. The video is pure nostalgia featuring the Ha’penny Bridge, Grafton Street, the Great South and of course, Lynott having a pint in the Long […]

8 years ago

There are a lot of creatures out there that give people the heebie jeebies. Many don’t like spiders, some are terrified of mice while others aren’t fans of sharks (newsflash – sharks can’t get you if you don’t go into the sea.) One animal that is usually found at the top of the most hated […]

8 years ago

Fans of Westlife rejoiced recently when it was announced that the quartet will play a couple of shows at Croke Park next summer. Those who prefer their music a bit louder, however, might be disappointed by some news which is emerging this morning. In the past couple of weeks, it’s been strongly strongly rumoured that […]

8 years ago

Dubliners clearly have a bit of a thing for food porny BBQ restaurants, just look at the success of places like Pitt Bros, My Meat Wagon, Bison and Smokin’ Bones. Ireland’s capital is fast becoming a hotspot for meat lovers. But the real carnivore’s paradise, the place that inspired all of our local joints, is […]

8 years ago

There are big positives to saving money. Self-righteousness is one of them. Knowing that you’re putting your money away for something big like a first home is a pretty satisfying thought. But your big plans shouldn’t mean that you have to miss out on the now. Thankfully, there are tonnes of free things to do […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing worse than feeling like you can’t have fun in Dublin when you’re on a budget or trying to save for the ‘bigger picture’ things like a first home. Luckily, you never have to feel like that because there are plenty of things to do in Dublin that are completely free. We’ve teamed up […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re tied to the couch when you’re trying to save. But the good news is, there are plenty of things to see and do in Dublin that are completely free. We’ve teamed up with AIB to tell you about the best of Dublin this week for those on a […]

8 years ago

Find yourself with a bit of free time this week, but no money to spend on doing things or going places? One of the best things about living in the capital is that you don’t need money to have a good time – making it so much easier to save for the important things, […]

8 years ago

It’s come to our attention that many of our readers are First Time Buyers. With this in mind, we made it our business to help you find your first home. We’ve partnered with AIB to bring you the ‘Livin’ Dublin’ series because we back your belief to find a home in Dublin Ballybrack is […]

8 years ago

One of the biggest events on the Dublin Christmas calendar is happening next week, and savvy shoppers will not want to miss out. Not only will there be bargains galore at Dublin’s finest shopping destination, Dundrum Town Centre, but there’ll be live music and entertainment to make an unforgettable evening marking the official start […]

8 years ago

If you haven’t got your Halloween weekend plans sorted yet, then this disco of terror might just be the thing for you. This Saturday, Opium will be transformed into a 28 Days Later-inspired house of terror housing 2,000 people sheltering from the spread of the deadly V15 virus. While you hide from the apocalypse outside, […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing you want more than a peaceful transport journey no matter where you’re going. You just want to stick in your headphones, or hit play on YouTube or Netflix and occupy your journey with Social Media, TV or Music. But sometimes, a journey will be so disruptive that even those distractions won’t be enough […]

8 years ago