A(n extremely cute) baby eastern bongo calf has been born at Dublin Zoo. The new member of the family weighs in at just 15kg, and is the newest baby of mother Nanyuki and father Hodari. The eastern bongo species is classified as criitcally endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The latest addition brings the number of the herd up […]

10 years ago

Sometimes we dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of the big city and move to the countryside where we can be one with nature. But not too far, so fun stuff is never out of reach. That’s why this cosy little cottage in Strawberry Beds is the perfect place to live a quiet life. Built […]

10 years ago

An infamous speed-trap, located on the N4, is set to be removed in a bid to save drivers from constant consistent fines and penalty points. The tricky spot is situated near Liffey Valley, between the Deadmans Inn and the M50, and will be gone by February as a result of ongoing discussions between Lucan village councillors and South Dublin County Council engineers. Speaking […]

10 years ago

Here we have it – the best time of the year is back with us again! And oh, are we glad.  Everything is sparkly, shiny and the people are happy inside and out.  Oh, and there are festive drinks aplenty. Which definitely help.  Try tick all of these dreamy activities off by the big day – they’ll […]

10 years ago

With only two more sleeps until Christmas, it is now or never to buy those last-minute presents. Not sure when you’ll have the time? Check out these shops late-night opening times for tonight. But beware – pretty much everywhere will be closed by 6pm on Christmas Eve. Arnotts Friday 23: 8am – 9pm  Saturday 24: […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent giveaway. Christmas can be an expensive time. So we squeal with glee upon receival of any vouchers throughout the festive period. So obvo this would be our dream prize! COSMO offers a dining experience that brings together […]

10 years ago

There’s some great news for both bargain lovers and anyone on the job hunt, Liffey Valley shopping centre is getting a huge new Penneys store. The expansion of the shopping centre is set to cost €26 million, and will generate 450 permanent new jobs, as well as around 200 building jobs during the contruction process. […]

10 years ago

We understand that as Christmas Day edges ever closer, that present panic sets in across the city. With this in mind, we’ve put together the opening hours of Dublin’s shopping establishments to make your lives a little bit easier this year. You can thank us later… Dundrum Town Centre Friday 19th: 9am-11pm Saturday 20th: 8am-10pm […]

10 years ago

HMV and Xtra-Vision started their Summer Salute Tour 2015 yesterday in HMV Dundrum and it will continue until September 3. Yesterday’s event was a signing by X-Factor finalists Only The Young, while the tour continues today with a performance and a signing from Irish singer Mary Coughlan at HMV Dundrum. Pic: Only The Young Later […]

10 years ago

So much for tap water being the free option. One Lovin Dublin reader was eating in Liffey Valley’s Rapid River Spur Steak & Grill yesterday and asked for three tap waters to accompany their meal, he sent us a picture of his receipt.  €3 for tap water. Absolute disgrace. This isn’t the first example of restaurant rip […]

10 years ago

We shall never tire of seeing old Irish foods blitzed, beaten and pulped into modern creations. And this new creation from Gourmet Burger Kitchen really takes the… um… biscuit. So what is it then? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds – all the flavours of a Jacob’s Mikado, turned into a swirly, creamy concoction: coconut, strawberry, […]

10 years ago

The removal of Maser’s Repeal mural on the Project Arts Centre was, unsurprisingly, greeted with disgust both online and off. You can see the reaction here. And some went so far as to suggest that this would prompt a rise in ‘unofficial’ street art – and called upon supporters of the movement to use the […]

10 years ago