Looks like Ireland has more ties to GOT than just the Dark Hedges. I was recently invited to review The Maple Tree Bar and Bistro in Saggart, and obviously I agreed. Who am I to refuse food? https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LOgd9H5KP/ Located between the N7, Rathcoole and Tallaght, it’s easily accessible by car. My sense of direction is […]

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With the big day on the horizon, hopefully you’ll have everything wrapped up at this stage. Literally and figuratively of course. If you are running into town on Christmas Eve to pick up your last few bits, it would be fairly rude not to wet your whistle before heading back home. As always on the […]

6 years ago

The annual winter solstice takes place this week meaning you’ll soon notice the days getting a bit longer again. To mark the occasion, Dubliners will once again get a chance to celebrate at the annual Winter Solstice Celebration at the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus. This year is the 10th edition of the annual event and […]

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When it comes to socialising in town, it sometimes feels that the south side of the Liffey gets all the love. If all of your drinking is done around Baggot Street or Temple Bar though, then you’re really missing out on some of Dublin’s finest pubs, all of which can be found north of the […]

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The first part of the National Transport Authority’s revised fare restructure comes into effect today, with increases to some Luas and Dublin bus services. The NTA published their planned changes to travel prices last month and they will be rolled out today, December 1, with additional rises for cash and Leap fares potentially arriving in […]

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As far as staycations go, this one would be pretty FAB. Since it’s their first birthday, The Devlin Hotel in Ranelagh has launched their Christmas Wrapped Up package. And we just so happen to have one to give away. With its eye-popping art, delicious food and inventive drinks, a staycation at The Devlin really is […]

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The Brown Thomas Christmas display is lit up. The ‘Grafton Quarter’ is illuminated. Now all that’s left is to light the Christmas trees around Dublin. Dublin City Council has provided 30 Christmas trees to local communities and there are designated lighting ceremonies for each. The lights of the 30 trees will be switched on around […]

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Several youths were removed from a Luas on the red line on Thursday evening following reports of a gun on board the tram. Armed Gardai responded to a call from a concerned passenger, who had reported that a young person travelling on the red line was in possession of a firearm. When the Armed Response […]

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Over the years, the 3 Arena has played host to some of the biggest stars in music and entertainment. On an almost nightly basis, crowds flock to Dublin’s Docklands to watch their idols in action and the venue is a fine example of how modern arenas should be laid out. However, with the venue a […]

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If you spot an abundance of parka jackets and bucket hats around in the coming days, it can only mean that Liam Gallagher is in town. The former Oasis frontman takes his hugely successful tour to Dublin this weekend and while here he has asked fans to do their bit to help homeless in the […]

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There will be a temporary partial closure of Luas green line services today as essential engineering works take place. Throughout Sunday, there will be no Luas services between Broombridge and Dominick, with trams from Brides Glen and Sandyford only travelling as far as Parnell. This means that the Broombridge, Cabra, Phibsborough, Grangegorman, Broadstone – DIT […]

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Inner City Helping Homeless has announced that it has partnered with Liam Gallagher ahead of the singer’s Dublin shows later this month. In keeping with the former Oasis man’s signature fashion sense, the homeless charity is calling on people to donate their parkas, jackets or coats before he takes to the 3 Arena stage on […]

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