Right now we’re experiencing Dublin’s hottest April in 15 years and this unexpected taste of summer has got the entire city breaking out the sunnies, working on their farmer’s tan and filling up their bag of cans. Predictably enough, the has led to massive crowds forming along the Grand Canal, with social media blowing up with pics and […]

8 years ago

The Irish Times is reporting that plans to cut speed limits down to 30km/h in 31 Dublin suburbs has been approved.  According to the publication, 12 more southside suburbs and 19 northside ones will have their speed limits cut. The last change of this kind happened in 2011.  They are being introduced on a phases […]

8 years ago

It’s nearly dinner time on a bank holiday weekend and the kids have been eating chocolate all day.  They’re hyper, you’re wrecked. The last thing you need is to bat them away from the cooker while you try to prepare something for dinner.  If the cabin fever has set in there’s only one thing for […]

8 years ago

The food scene in Dublin has been exploding in diversity and quality in the last few years – to the point, in fact, where it can be hard to choose from all the wonderful options.  With that in mind, we assembled this ultimate foodie list for you to work your way through. You’ll struggle to do them […]

8 years ago

Ok ok, we know what you’re thinking… The concept of a vegan pop-up food truck may belong in Bushwick moreso than Dublin, but bear with us for a second. 1. Vegan food is highly nutritious, tasty and good for you (whether you’re a vegan or not).  2. The vegans of the city definitely need more spots where they can […]

8 years ago

It’s been a tough few days for Dublin’s small businesses, with endless cancelled bookings, wasted ingredients and forced closures.  Now the worst of the weather is behind us, a lot of them are starting to open up again.  They might have shorter opening times, less staff or a few items missing off the menu – but […]

8 years ago

There’s now so much choice in Dublin when it comes to dining that some restaurants can come and go before you’ve even had a chance to try them. We’ve all passed an eatery and made a mental note to get around to it when we had the chance, only for the establishment to close its […]

8 years ago

In the past few years, change has come to the Liberties. In the beating heart of old Dublin, you’ll still find a strong sense of community and plenty of lively characters – but the oft-dreaded hipsters have started to creep into the area.  Following in the footsteps of the nearby Two Pups and Legit Coffee Company, Lucky’s bar came […]

8 years ago

The Irish Independent is reporting that a man who handed himself in to be questioned over a serious hit-and-run incident has been let go without charge.  A Romanian national handed himself into offices and made “full admissions” regarding his involvement in the collision.  The man was said to be extremely remorseful over what happened and […]

8 years ago

Gardai are interviewing a man who presented himself at Sundrive Road Garda Station following a suspected hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday night/early Sunday morning.  The Irish Independent reports that Dylon Fitzgibbon (24) sustained serious head and leg injuries when he was on way his way home from a night out Dublin with friends on Saturday.  […]

8 years ago

A 24-year-old man was left with serious head wounds following suspected hit and run accident.  The man was discovered on the side of the road at Parnell Rd/Clogher Rd Dublin 12 at around 5.55am and was rushed to St. James’ hospital.  Gardaí believe the man may have been struck by a vehicle which failed to stop […]

8 years ago

“Maybe if you’re truly cool you don’t need to be told you’re cool…” – Homer J. Simpson, 1996. While the patriarch of Springfield’s finest may have had a point, it’s always nice when someone sees you as a bit… what is that the kids say these days? ‘Hip.’ Which is why the residents of South Dublin suburbs […]

8 years ago