They are making their grand return to Dublin city centre. Acai bowl food truck Roots are settling down more permanently with their first brick and mortar shop on Drury Street. Anyone who has ever ventured out to Monkstown for one of their sweet bowls, knows that the acai is fresh and loaded with toppings, and […]

2 years ago

“Onto the next adventure.” Italian restaurant Manifesto in Rathmines have made the sad announcement that they are closing. The news will come as a shock to pizza and pasta lovers in the city; Dublin closures are never easy to stomach, and unfortunately we’ve had to experience a fair few as of late. This one cuts […]

2 years ago

Some Dublin streets are simply more blessed than others. Here at Lovin Dublin, we obviously adore every corner and cul-de-sac of this city equally, as if they were our own children. However, if you’re recommending a restaurant to visiting pals or trying to plan a lunch befitting of the foodies we all are, then some […]

2 years ago

Up to 76 staff have reportedly been laid off as a result of the closures. British retailer M&S have announced the shock closure of two Irish stores this week, within days of each other. The first Marks & Spencer announcing its closure was a food and clothes store in Drogheda, Co Louth, which will be […]

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“Is DCC going to protect or close down another Arts and Community Space?” D-Light Studio, based in Ballybough, have taken to socials to appeal for help as they are at “huge risk of closure”. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3IrSAasxf8/?img_index=1 The studio is a social enterprise, where profits go directly towards developing and curating not-for-profit initiatives such as: Artists’ residencies […]

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Brought to you by the Book of Kells Experience In this purpose-built, brand-new experience, you’ll get the chance to step inside the pages of the Book of Kells. With beautifully preserved buildings, cobble-stoned paths and the hustle and bustle of daily student life, Trinity College in the heart of Dublin City is always a pleasure […]

2 years ago

Being vegan has never been more popular, so why are we seeing so many plant-based restaurants in Dublin shutting down? Veganism is on the rise in Ireland, with the number of vegans quadrupling in the last decade, according to a 2023 report from the Vegan Society of Ireland. The signs are there, with the Vegetarian […]

2 years ago

Another month, another mid-term for the wee cherubs of Ireland. It can be a struggle keeping little ones occupied for a whole week – especially after they’ve eaten their weight in Nutella-laden pancake stacks. Luckily there are no shortage of great activities for families across Dublin, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up […]

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Your existence is resistance and also because it’s time to finally put yourself at the centre. Growing up, many of us (especially if we come from family backgrounds or cultural communities that emphasise sacrifice and collective well-being) were taught to put ourselves last. We learned that love meant readiness to serve. Self-reliance meant never asking […]

2 years ago

Never have we looked so forward to a new month before. At long last, the 1736 days of January are over, and with it comes your monthly salary which you have been counting down to since approximately January 3rd. For the majority of us, January has been the long and dull month it always is, […]

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Motorists have been advised to take alternative routes. People have been urged to avoid Rathgar due to a fire at a workshop earlier today. Posting to Twitter on around 11am this morning (16 January), Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were at the scene of the blaze on Orwell Road in Rathgar. “Avoid the area […]

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It’s an exciting day for the plane watchers. History will be made at Dublin Airport on Tuesday evening (January 16), as the largest ever commercial plane is set to arrive on the runway. The 747-8 aircraft from Air China is scheduled to arrive at the airport shortly after 7pm and is carrying Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who will […]

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