There’s always a great atmosphere around town on Christmas Eve but it’s worth remembering that most public transport services shut down early. If you’re doing some last-minute shopping or swinging into any of this pubs to raise one last drink before the big day, you might want to make note of when Dublin Bus, Luas, […]
6 years ago
There was only ever going to be one outcome when Dermot Kennedy joined Ellie Goulding for a cover of a Christmas classic. Dermot Kennedy and Ellie Goulding joined forces in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge this week to cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and it’s safe to say that […]
6 years ago
Gift-giving can be tricky work. Will they like what you’ve bought them? Are they going to sneakily bring it back? Well, if you’re looking to beat the January blues and take your other half so some of the most stunning hotels in Northern Ireland, then listen up. Because you can now purchase gift cards for […]
6 years ago
One of Dublin’s own has nabbed the top prize. Bar 1661 has been named as ‘Best Cocktail Bar’ of the year. Scooping a total of five awards, the bar which opened on Good Friday this year has taken the Irish Craft Cocktail Awards by storm. Held last night in Dublin, the awards aim to celebrate […]
6 years ago
The good news for Snow Patrol fans is that the band has returned to full health after last week’s illness. But there is bad news for fans in Dublin who were hoping that the cancelled show in the Irish capital would be rescheduled. While the Reworked tour will resume in Manchester tonight and shows that […]
6 years ago
The gig was announced this morning. Popular Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer, often shortened to 5SOS, will be coming to Dublin in 2020. Announcing their highly anticipated return to the UK and Ireland, they’ll be hitting the 3Arena with their No Shame 2020 headline tour. https://www.facebook.com/TicketmasterIE/posts/10156305595937271 Set to take the stage in Dublin […]
6 years ago
Three Dublin restaurants have been included on the new 50 Discovery list by the team behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars The database highlights all of the best places to eat in the world and has recognised three eateries here in the capital as well as five others across […]
6 years ago
At a loss for where to watch the ruby? Don’t worry, there are plenty of places across the city showing the match this morning. Amongst them bar 1661, a poitín bar on Green Street in Dublin 7. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wwPVrnxne/ Described as “a place dedicated to unique statements of Irish origin”, it’s the spot to be to […]
6 years ago
Got to love the name. Vanessa Power, aka Signs Of Power, has just announced that a brand new exhibition is on the way. ‘Threesome’ is the name of the exhibition and will take place in Hang Tough from October 3 – 17. https://vimeo.com/360765048 Power’s bold typography and lettering, that conveys a contemporary and timeless urban […]
6 years ago
The excitement is building ahead of the Foo Fighters gig at the RDS tonight with thousands of fans set to descend on Ballsbridge for the much-anticipated show. Fresh from playing in Belfast the other night, Dave Grohl et al will be performing their string of headbanging tunes tonight in Dublin and there’s plenty to look […]
6 years ago
Espresso Martinis are super trendy right now but before the Instagram days the go-to coffee/spirit drink was the classic Irish Coffee. I recently visited Dingle for a long drinking weekend. I won’t lie to you, I’m not the best at day-long sessions, my eyes start to get heavy around 10pm. The only thing that’ll keep […]
6 years ago
Sometimes all you want is to go for a few relaxing pints. While it may be a bank holiday weekend, you don’t have to go on a mad one. In fact, sometimes the quiet nights turn out to be the best. Here are five places that are lovely for a few quiet ones. Disclaimer; […]
7 years ago