Paddy’s Day is always chaos. Crowds, spilt drinks and screamin’ young ones is the forecast for the day, and we’re not even counting the parade!  However, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Here are some events on where you can hide out in while the tsunami of tourists take over the streets.  1. Paddy’s […]

9 years ago

You’ll have seen the videos, the tweets and reports on yesterday’s Strike 4 Choice and March 4 Choice in Dublin and now, the final tallies are in. It’s estimated that approximately 15,000 people took to the streets of the city yesterday to urge on the Government to call a referendum on the 8th Amendment. According […]

9 years ago

The Dublin restaurant scene has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Gone are the starched linens, inflated prices and snooty waiters, they’ve been replaced with a new wave of New York-style hipster joints with casual menus, staff dressed like scruffs and no ability to book tables. Crackbird is the big daddy of the […]

9 years ago

Every so often we find a new little food haunt that we get quite excited about. Today’s edition of that is the Grind Coffee House in Howth. Self-proclaimed as having the best coffee in Howth, these guys mean business when it comes to good food, healthy treats and really, really decadent pancakes. The café […]

9 years ago

I’ve spent much of the last 10 years travelling. I’ve been to 120 cities in over 50 countries – so a lot of airplanes were used.  I think we can all agree that travel, no matter how much pleasure it brings or how essential it might be, is one of the most painful experiences in life. Granted there are some who enjoy kicking back on the plane […]

10 years ago

We pen dozens of articles each week, with everything from news to new openings to Irish humour being covered. However, sometimes some of our best pieces slip through the cracks.  So we’re going to do a round-up of the biggest performers of the week – just to make things easier.  1. 28/02/17 PIC: This Famous […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

There is currently a car on fire on the M50 Southbound at Junction 15. Dublin Fire Brigade are on the scene, attempting to tackle the blaze. They have two pumps on site.  M50 Southbound all lanes closed at J15 as @DubFireBrigade tackle car fire pic.twitter.com/wpsCqZdv6f — Dundrum.info (@Dundrum_info) February 21, 2017 DUBLIn: M50 southbound now […]

10 years ago

Eight fire engines are currently attending a fire at the top floor of a building at Mountjoy Square.  Dublin Fire Brigade took to social media to post this tweet to their Twitter. 8 fire engines are attending a top floor #fire on Mountjoy Square. 8 people rescued, 5 by turntable ladder. Search operations cont #Dublin […]

10 years ago

Drake brought the house down at his concert in the 3Arena last night.  As did his fans whom he crowned the “craziest group of people” he’s ever had at a concert.  Now that’s something to be proud of.  “I had a great time tonight. I don’t know if there’ll be another show that tops this…” […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

What better time to talk about what really makes couples tick than on the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day. Jury’s Inn has only gone and compiled some pretty interesting statistics that shows singletons around the country just what you’re avoiding if you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone this year.  According to Breaking News, 61% […]

10 years ago