Dublin’s top 10 restaurant openings of 2019 has been revealed and we think you will be surprised at who is in the number one spot It’s been a big year for new openings and some would even say the boom is back. At Lovin, I’m lucky enough to go out and try a lot of […]

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This new opening on Capel St has to be first on your foodie bucket list for the New Year. There seems to be a lot opening up on Capel St but this is one that you don’t want to miss out on. Say hello to Krewe: The interiors are slick and the food was stunning. […]

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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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We’ve all done the secondary school thing, and somehow lived to tell the tale… Spending our formative years amongst 100+ of our peers and rivals is hard enough, without worrying about what sort of vibe you’re giving off. But, while people often nay-say cliques, we embrace them. It either makes you all gel as a group, or provides […]

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It’s a miserable Wednesday out there but at least some people can look forward to having their funny bones tickled by Jack Whitehall later tonight. The UK funnyman will play the second of two 3 Arena shows this evening and he’s certainly been making the most of his downtime in Dublin, despite the rainy weather. […]

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Snow Patrol were unable to reschedule last month’s Dublin gig but have instead put together a special acoustic show at the Olympia Theatre. Due to illness, Snow Patrol were forced to cancel a number of shows in late November. The group was able to reschedule the majority of the shows that had to be cancelled […]

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Happy almost Christmas! Can you believe it’s already December 16th? Because I can’t. The run-up to Christmas can often be chaotic, with everyone running in different directions trying to pick up some last-minute groceries and gifts. But it’s important to remember that Christmas comes but once a year, which is why it’s nice to take […]

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Paddy’s Day, the day that people all over the world don their greenery and shamrocks and milk their Irish heritage for all it’s worth. Celebrated all over the world, rivers are dyed, iconic landmarks are lit up and streets are closed off for parades of proud patriots to march through. Though the parties abroad are […]

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DCC released a statement on the matter earlier today. Dublin City Council staff have been facing public backlash following the removal of coats from the Ha’penny Bridge earlier this week. Organised by Paddy Fryers of Co Monaghan, the ‘warm for winter’ initiative saw people donate coats to be given to the homeless. A video circulated […]

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It’s hard to believe that The Frames have been making music for three decades. To mark the 30th year of working together, the legendary Irish group has announced a one-off show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on 20 June, 2020. Glen Hansard and Co. are responsible for some of this country’s greatest ever songs; including […]

6 years ago

You had me at Halloumi Spice Bag. Ramen, to me, is life. I love everything about it; the savoury soup, the noodle slurping, the spicy ones, the salty ones, the endless possibilities of dish variations, and even the mess. It’s a warming bowl of pure joy and, much like pizza, when it’s bad it’s still […]

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The 2020 Dublin gig announcements keep on coming and 1980s icons Duran Duran have just thrown their hat into the ring with a St. Anne’s Park show in June. The group, led by Simon Le Bon, formed in Birmingham in 1978 and went on to achieve huge international success with a string of classics like […]

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