The population of this tiny island might be pretty small, but out of that few, the majority seem to have absolutely lost it.  It appears the media, news and music people of the country need to let the madness loose from their heads on occasion. Here’s a selection of some of the best (or worst) examples, depending on how you’re looking at it.  […]

9 years ago

Music lovers are in for a real treat if they swing by The Workman’s Club tomorrow night at 7pm, as the deadly podcast No Encore is doing a live recording for its 50th episode anniversary. If you haven’t already listened to the podcast, in which critic Dave Hanratty attempts to make sense of the music that […]

9 years ago

Mumford & Sons, Glass Animals and Jack Garrett are among the acts that have been confirmed for this year’s Longitude Festival. The three-day event takes place in Marlay Park from 14 to 16 July and will also feature Sons and Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Lucy Rose. The acts announced so far will all play on the Sunday […]

9 years ago

I guess it’s looking like a beautiful day for band members of Elbow, as they receive medals of honorary patronage at Trinity College today, following a talk with one of the university’s oldest societies, The Phil.  The musicians also posed with members of the society, including one where everyone held their elbow. Gas.  Great to […]

9 years ago

Ticket touting is one of the most frustrating things ever for music or sports fans, with events regularly selling out in minutes only for tickets to appear on secondary sites at hugely inflated prices. There have been continued calls for action to be taken against touting but at the moment, the practice is still legal […]

9 years ago

It’s no secret that brunch is one of our favourite things to do, ever. The only catch is that it’s always such a struggle to decide on what to order. Savoury or sweet? Healthy or comfort food? Enter, the Sunday Disco Buffet Brunch at Medley. The Fleet Street restaurant has just launched this new weekly promotion, […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been feeling a little frazzled (and sure who isn’t 80% of the time?), then there’s honestly nothing better than putting some time aside for yourself, clearing the mind and stocking up on some positivity. So when we saw that there’s an entire ‘Mind Body Spirit’ festival dedicated entirely to our wellbeing in the RDS from […]

9 years ago

No plans tonight? Well, now you do. As you can find out how to bag yourself the perfect bod with thanks to this week’s Late Late.  Philip Boucher-Hayes will joining Ryan on the show, talking all things his new series, ‘What Are You Eating?’. This chat will also involve a conversation about what exactly it […]

9 years ago

The weekend is finally in sight but if you don’t think you can wait until Friday for a few bevvies, we have just the plan for you. The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Festival kicks off in The Convention Centre tomorrow night, with a pretty impressive line-up of over 60 local and international craft brews, live music and […]

9 years ago

With pay day just a while away yet, it’s time to treat yourself to a little indulgence to tie you over.  And if you love to bank, and you love to drink – then this boozy baking class is for you.  Think music, prosecco and the cake of our dreams – red velvet with cream cheese frosting […]

9 years ago

Brunch is getting better by the week in Dublin and if there’s one day where it’s a little extra special, it has to be Sunday. Skip breakfast so you are on the edge maximum hunger, grab the Sunday papers and go grab one of these 12 gorgeous Sunday brunch dishes… 1. Homemade Beans, Sourdough And Poached Eggs […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us, the words ‘lunch’ and ‘work’ usually mean a quickly eaten sambo at your desk, with a trip to the outside world for a coffee if you’re lucky. In actuality, this is a pretty unnecessary form of self-punishment.  Think about it: You’re entitled to a whole hour of freedom from your desk shackles. So […]

9 years ago