We’re calling it — this Airbnb has the best view in all of Dublin.  Located along Charlotte Quay Dock, smack-bang in the middle of the The Docklands — perfect for the visiting Googler or tourist.  At €69 per night (subject to change) for three guests it’s miles cheaper than any hotel you’ll find in the […]

9 years ago

Maybe it’s the competition from places like Ranelagh and Rathmines, or maybe it’s the slightly older demographic – but for some reason, Sandymount has always somewhat underdelivered when it came to brunch. Of course, there are exceptions – Pete’s, in particular, is a diamond in the rough, and has always been well worth a journey […]

9 years ago

The Hellfire Club is a well known location in the Dublin Mountains that is said to be haunted, a popular spot for joggers and cyclists coming from Dublin, and a top place to view the city. It is many things to many people but that is all about to change after plans were submitted to […]

9 years ago

Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Indian, Turkish, Vietnamese… You name the cuisine — we probably love it.  But for the week that’s in it, we’re going back to our roots and feasting on massive Irish feeds only.  Here’s where to get ’em: 1. O’Neills Pub — Suffolk Street, Dublin 2  O’Neills offer one of the most […]

9 years ago

Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for: the final Six Nations game of 2017.  We’re all ready for a serious showdown between the Irish and English teams today.  It’s all kicking off from 5pm so whether it’s a roast, fish or wings you’re after – here’s where to get your grub on before the clash. 1. […]

9 years ago

Anyone who was big into the ‘Madchester’ scene of the early 90s are gonna love this. Pioneers of indy/dance genre The Happy Mondays have announced a new tour and it includes a stop at Dublin’s Vicar Street on December 15. #HAPPYMONDAYS announce UK tour in November and December 2017!! Tickets onsale Friday 17th March from10am […]

9 years ago

Four days into the working week and you’re starting to feel the strain? Don’t fret – you are most certainly not alone. Thursdays can be tough, with the weekend so close you can almost taste it. You need to blow off some steam – and here’s where to do it. 13. Whelan’s Whelan’s is a unique Dublin hotspot known […]

9 years ago

Wheatus, the creators of the greatest song of your childhood, are coming to Whelan’s this summer. If the name of the band isn’t ringing any bells than the perhaps you’ll be more familiar with the banger that they released: ‘Teenage Dirtbag’. Sure they’re a one-hit wonder, but in fairness it’s worth seeing them for that […]

9 years ago

We all like travel, both we LOVE cheap travel. There’s something incredibly satisfying about booking your dream holiday without breaking the bank – and it gives you extra money to spend on beach beers and tasty dinners. So, is it down to good luck? Well, not according to the folks at Kayak.ie, who have revealed […]

10 years ago

Every week, we’ll look at a village along the Dart line and see what there is to do there for the day. Dalkey is where the other half lives. The place of €10m mansions, the area has a vibrant food scene so it’s definitely worth checking out. The village is also very picturesque. Start the day off in […]

10 years ago

We have been waiting eagerly all week for today when Ireland and France will come face-to-face and scrum-to-scrum in the Aviva. But we’re gonna need some serious sustenance beforehand.  Whether it’s a roast, fish or wings – here’s where to get your grub on before the clash. 1. Fowl Play @ The Square Ball This gorge little bar on […]

10 years ago

City life isn’t for everyone. It’s tough, stressful and filled with traffic.  Seriously, the traffic never stops. Ever. But anyway, as the saying goes ‘fortune favours the person-who-has-moved-to-Dublin-from somewhere else’, so you’re in luck. Get stuck into the tips below to really feel like you’ve conquered the big city. Because you have, ya big ride.  1. […]

10 years ago