Fancy getting a lift home in a bumper car today? Well, we’re here to tell you that that can actually happen.  The good people over at mytaxi will be doing just that, doling out lifts up and down the Grand Canal today in Dublin, in actual bumper cars.  Let’s just let that sink in, shall we… Fancy […]

9 years ago

Sundays are NOT meant for staying in bed, you lazy git.  Get up and get out.  Here’s five things to give you some inspo for the day.  1. Real Bodies @ The Ambassador This stunning new exhibition explores the human body through physiology, culture and emotion.  The extremely powerful exhibition explores life by displaying real, 14 […]

9 years ago

Brunch + sunshine = brunchshine.  What a whopper f*cking day it is out there.  According to Met Éireann it’s gonna be “dry today with long spells of bright sunshine”.  Heaven.  We’ve rounded up 10 tasty places you can enjoy brunch under the sun in the great outdoors today. Enjoy.  1. Brioche — Ranelagh Fight off […]

9 years ago

We prefer our canines to most humans, and we think it’s fair to say most of you lot are the same too. And what’s absolutely deadly for us Dubliners is that you’re never too far from a pub or eatery that feels the same way. Here’s our pick of some of the very best puppy loving places you […]

9 years ago

If you’re trying to travel across the city this morning, we hope you’ve got a lot of patience. There are delays on several routes today as the miserable rain, wind and ice wreaks havoc on the roads. Live Drive has been providing updates on the situation across the city, with a collision currently causing delays […]

9 years ago

Dublin traffic is never pleasant. But this morning, it’s even worse – and here’s why… First up, just moments ago, an incident was reported on Tyrconnell Road, which is blocking inbound traffic after the canal. Motorists are being warned to expect delays both ways. Delays inbound on Tyrconnell Rd as we deal with an RTC. […]

9 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep […]

9 years ago

If you’re a pint-lover and social media user, you’ll have spotted this abomination of a pint that made headlines the world over during the week.  The Canadian pub has since apologised for ruining a perfectly good tipple, and a Dublin bar’s response has been only fantastic.  Slattery’s Pub at 62 Grand Canal Street Upper, Beggar’s […]

9 years ago

Grab your sunglasses and start stocking up on yer cans of cider, because we’re officially calling it: The weather is nice enough to start drinking outside in town. The glorious tidings came v early this year (jaysus sure isn’t it only the middle of March?), and it looks like the busy bees of Dublin city […]

9 years ago

The weather we’re having at the moment is playing an absolutely blinder, and we want to celebrate.  While most people curse their luck for having to work during the heatwave, we thought we’d take a more positive slant – and put focus on what you can do during the week before or after work. So work as […]

9 years ago

Chaotic scenes ensued at the canal at Leeson Street lock last night as a man was rescued from the canal by Dublin Fire Brigade.  Units from Dolphin’s Barn, Pearse Street and Donnybrook responded to an emergency call at Tara Street station at 9.40pm last night. Firefighters from Dolphin’s Barn, HQ & Donnybrook stns have taken 1 […]

9 years ago

If there’s one thing I know, it’s my G&Ts.  From the ratio of gin to tonic, to the carefully chosen complimentary garnish, the sharp taste of quinine and just enough carbonation for an exciting fizz – nothing makes me happier than a perfectly constructed G&T.  Gin, glorious gin.  We’ve rounded up some of the best gin and tonics we’ve […]

9 years ago