If Bushy Park in Terenure sounds familiar to you and you’re not quite sure why, you might remember that it’s the place where Justin Bieber went to hang out and shoot some hoops before his concerts in Dublin in the summer of 2017. Although, not being from the area, I can boast that I discovered […]

7 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade do a hell of a lot more than put out blazes around the city and county. On Wednesday evening, firefighters received an emergency call regarding a dog that had become trapped in a rabbit hole. The B Watch crew from Donnybrook rushed to the scene and managed to pull the adorable Coco […]

7 years ago

I’d walk them for free but if you’re willing to pay me for it, I won’t complain… HouseMyDog, what some would describe as being the equivalent of ‘Airbnb for dogs’, are looking for dog walkers to join the team. The brainchild of Dublin brothers James and Timothy McElroy, the website provides dog owners with an […]

7 years ago

First Jen joins Instagram, then this. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o8vWDhlOh/ It’s no secret that I’m a huge Friends fan. I’ve watched the series a million times over and can quote every single episode. It’s a skill I’m quite proud of actually. Picking a favourite episode is like picking a favourite chocolate bar, an impossible task. Though contenders for […]

7 years ago

Funerals are generally not a cause for laughter; there’s a reason why the lyric “I’m the giggle at a funeral” is contradictory. But it seems that Dubliner Shay Bradley was not in agreement, having planned his very own ‘funeral prank’. Wanting to make sure mourners were wiping away tears of laughter, rather than sadness, his […]

7 years ago

I walked into Sova Vegan Butcher for the first time in nearly three years. The last time I was here I had been booked to do a stand-up show for a hen party of about 30 women from mostly Limerick. In the private upstairs section of this compact vegan eating establishment, it was quite hectic […]

7 years ago

For some, the annual pumpkin carving is a highly competitive event. At least at my house anyways. Designs are found online well in advance, knives are sharpened, friends are lost. Slight exaggeration but you get the idea; the pumpkin unveiling is a big deal. If you count yourself in the same bloodthirsty group (Halloween humour […]

7 years ago

Ahhhh falafel, sure is there anything better? It works perfectly for both lunch and dinner, it’s super healthy and it’s divine. There are quite a few spots in Dublin that serve this whopper dish – here’s my top picks: 1. Shouk Shouk is one of the coolest veggie restaurants in Dublin right now. Inside you’ll […]

7 years ago

Brunch is somewhat exhausted in Dublin. Menus sample the same dishes, they taste virtually the same and few excite me. There are a few cafes however, that have put their own spin on things and made brunch sexy again – a meal worth coming back for, raving about on your insta stories and forcing your […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for some inner-city activities for an upcoming celebration then this sounds ideal. You’ll kayak down the Liffey and then some amazing musicians will play for you UNDER the most iconic bridges of Dublin. The acoustics are unbelievable and the atmosphere on the water is magic! You will get on board stable “sit […]

7 years ago

It’s the same old story: you want to explore the city and feel like you’re actually doing something with your day off, but you don’t want to spend a bomb. We getcha, it’s pretty tough. You’d be surprised though at just how many gorgeous places in Dublin are free in, with plenty of activities and […]

7 years ago

This is what we love to see. Two Dublin restaurants have just received the prestigious new Michelin award. The Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants that the guide finds to be ‘good value and good quality cooking’. The two new Dublin restaurants to receive the award are Circa in Terenure and Uno Mas on Aungier […]

7 years ago