The streets are twinkling in the evenings and the wonderful sound of Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole can be heard in every shop – Christmas is well and truly here. All that’s missing now is a little trip to a Christmas market… It’s strange – I hear time and time again that “there’s no […]

7 years ago

We all love a good brunch but finding somewhere new – and tasty – can be difficult these days. There are actually SO many options out there, it can be a little overwhelming. Tucked up in a historic Georgian building just off Parnell Square, on North Frederick Street, The Old Music Shop is a […]

7 years ago

Gather your pals and get ready to dance ’20s style because a Peaky Blinders Ball is coming to Dublin. Taking place in Sams Bar on January 25, revellers will party the night away to memorable music from DJ Guv. All proceeds from this unforgettable tonight will be going to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. The event […]

7 years ago

Sure look, everybody loves Dublin so much that they want to name their pubs after it. Even when it’s not anywhere near Ireland. An article in this local Swedish publication has said that a pub once known as ‘The Kings Arm’ is changing its name to just ‘Dublin Bar’ Owner, Jack Hedo decided that The […]

7 years ago

The biggest day of the Irish television calendar year is slowing coming upon us and no matter what age you are, you’ll be watching it. But if you fancy watching it while doing some good for charity, then this is the pub to go to. The Back Page in Phibsboro are hosting a ‘Bring The […]

7 years ago

If your still playing the The Greatest Showman soundtrack on repeat a year after the movie’s release, then this is definitely the gig for you. The film’s leading actor Hugh Jackman has just announced that he will performing all of your favourite tracks from the musical at the 3 Arena on May 30 of next […]

7 years ago

The Haunting Soldier, a World War One sculpture on display in St. Stephen’s Green, has been vandalised with red paint this morning. The six-foot statue represents a soldier returning from war and was put in place to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. The temporary installation is scheduled to be removed on November 26. […]

7 years ago

Every month has something – December is Christmas, January is Dry January and November is Movember. Ahhhh, yes! That wonderful time of the year when almost every man that passes you on the street has very questionable facial hair. From the quirky to the downright daft, it’s a great awl time of year because it’s […]

7 years ago

Amazing news from the Rotunda Hospital as it marked World Prematurity Day on Saturday. One hundred per cent of premature babies born at 28 weeks at the hospital survived in 2017, a historical moment for the Maternity Hospital. Two hundred babies were born at 28 weeks last year at the hospital, and every baby survived […]

7 years ago

Walking down Grafton Street in Dublin, how many times have you heard a Glen Hansard or The Frames song. If we had a euro for everytime we heard ‘Falling Slowly’ or ‘Revelate’ or ‘Fake’, we’d probably pass it on to whoever was playing. This Dublin busker, Singer Paddy Finnegan, was playing the iconic tune from […]

7 years ago

It shocked people in Dublin when it closed suddenly in the summertime but this famous Dublin pub is reopening after three month. The Empire Bar in Swords is opening the doors of both its bar and restaurant but it will be under a new name. The pub has gone under serious refurbishment and will be […]

7 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you’ll have spent the last few days – or weeks – planning what you and the fam will do this Christmas. This time of year is jam-packed with LOADS to do, and thanks to SuperValu’s online shopping, you’ll have even more time for moments that matter this festive season. […]

7 years ago