Brought to you by National Heritage Week Delve into our city’s heritage and culture without spending a cent this August. Our lovely capital is bursting at the seams with culture, folklore and history, and this August is the perfect time to explore it. National Heritage Week 2024 runs from 17th to 25th of August, and […]

1 year ago

As anyone living here will attest, Dublin isn’t exactly a cheap city. Whether Dublin is your home or your holiday destination for the weekend, it’s always handy to have the insider scoop on the city’s best free activities. Pint prices are touching €10, coffees are venturing dangerously near the €5 mark and it sometimes feels […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by Hennessy. 18+ only. Please drink responsibly. Pop by La Maison Hennessy and taste the Cognac directly from the source. Richard Hennessy, the founder of La Maison Hennessy, was born in Cork 300 years ago, so to celebrate his legacy, we took a trip to Cognac, the town in south west France […]

2 years ago

Begorrah catering for the tourist market has some uncomfortable kickbacks We’ve all seen them, some of us have even been inside them, and others have gone so far as to hand over a week’s worth of wages to have a pint in some of these faux Irish bars. For most of the city’s inhabitants, these […]

2 years ago

Looking for a weekend activity? Well, look no further than the fantastic markets that are dotted in and around the city. In Dublin, we really are spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing weekend markets, no matter what side of the Liffey you’re based on, or your means of transportation. Whether you’re looking for […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Blanchardstown Centre You truly are spoiled for choice at Blanchardstown. With Christmas approaching at an alarmingly fast pace, now is the time to get ticking off those names the growing Christmas list. It goes without saying that getting your presents sorted earlier makes for a stress-free lead-up to the big day. […]

2 years ago

If there was ever a time to try something like this out, it would be now. November is here, also known commonly as Movember, a month that focuses on men’s health, both physical and mental. While many will be out there growing their moustaches and raising awareness for the second last month of the year, […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Iarnród Eireann Irish Rail Whatever the weather, there’s plenty to eat, drink and do in this seaside town. With a dazzling marina, beautiful coastal walks and a 2km long beach, Malahide has established itself as a popular spot for city centre day-trippers during the Summer months. However, as Irish people, we know […]

2 years ago

Aladdin is one show you need to see. Aladdin is officially coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year, and we have a feeling it will sell out quickly. The hit West End show will run at the Grand Canal Dock theatre for three weeks in 2024, from March 20th to April 14th. This […]

2 years ago

Twister daiquiris anyone? Great news for Glasnevin locals, as The Botanic gastro pub has officially reopened for the first time in almost two years. They initially closed down in December 2021, during a time when hospitality locations had to close no later than 8pm in keeping with covid restrictions. While this law was lifted in […]

2 years ago

The opportunist has been handing out €20 fines in Tymon Park. Dog walkers in South Dublin have been warned of a man claiming to be a dog warden, and handing out fines to people walking their dogs off lead. There have been a number of incidents in Tallaght’s Tymon Park of people being approached by […]

2 years ago

PSA for a budding entrepreneur. Earlier in the week, we reported on the sad news that Portmarnock coffee spot Beach Brew would unfortunately be closing its doors after this weekend. The food trailer launched at its beach-side location in May 2021, run by the same people who own Town Yard Bistro in Malahide, and Kealy’s […]

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