The glammest and most important event of the year will take place in Dublin next week.  And here’s why it’s beyond important that you go and support…. Most of you are probably aware of the recent horrifying violations of the human rights of gay men being kidnapped and tortured in anti-gay camps in Chechnya, Russia.  […]

9 years ago

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest cities, but it gets even better once you’ve unearthed a few of its precious secrets. Sandwiched between green mountains and sandy coast lies a wondrous labyrinth of a city. Exquisite food and drink, world-renowned architecture, and rich history are just waiting to be discovered in every picturesque alley. […]

9 years ago

How was your Bank Holiday weekend hmm? Pretty chill, few chocolate binges, nothing too out there we’d imagine. Unless you’re TCD student Jack Doyle, who threw some absolutely mad shapes on Saturday night on the dancefloor of heroes: the upstairs of Dublin Bus. Those metal poles, the whacky pattern of the seats – those flashing! florescent lights – […]

9 years ago

It’s your birthday, and you can cry if you want to. But, please don’t – go out and celebrate instead. Quick, start reading, before you make an excuse or fall asleep Quick! 1. Rooftop Bar @ The Marker Hotel Arguably known as the glammest place in the whole of Dublin, the rooftop of The Marker in Grand Canal […]

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Brunch has officially taken over our weekends, and pretty much our lives, but sometimes it all feels a little bit… Same-y y’know? If you’re looking for a real treat yo’self way to spend a lazy Sunday in a way you wouldn’t usually, then you’ll be absolutely smitten with the The Shelbourne’s legendary Sunday Jazz Brunch. Almost as much […]

9 years ago

Deciding where to go for brunch of a Saturday is one of the most difficult decisions we face all week. But luckily for you, my dear friend, we have done all of the deciding for you! And today? You’re headed to The Hungry Duck in Kimmage, Dublin 12.  Positively dreamy.  You’ll find this lovely neighbourhood […]

9 years ago

A very touching, and very important ‘coffee party’ is taking place this Saturday in legendary coffee shop First Draft Coffee. You may remember that the Dublin barista community held fundraising events last year to raise much needed money for the medical treatments for their fellow barista, Rashel Winn, who was battling cancer. Sadly, Rashel passed […]

9 years ago

Jaysis Ed Sheeran has been having a great time since he came over to Ireland – he recorded his ‘Galway Girl’ music video in O’Connors pub (and even chilled out in the pub owners house the entire day of the shoot), he did a few meet and greets yesterday and he went out on stage […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have voted to make high-visibility clothing mandatory for all cyclists, a move that could potentially dramatically cut road deaths. Sergeant Gerry Moylan spoke at the annual AGSI delegate conference in Killarney, Co Kerry today and according to the Irish Independent, mentioned the high death rate for cyclists on rural roads: “In 2016, 35 pedestrians were […]

9 years ago

New acts have just been added to the Monday line-up of Forbidden Fruit. Reports have announced that Bon Iver frontman, Justin Vernon, has handpicked a mix of his favourite artists to appear on the Kilmainham main stage. Danny Brown, William Tyler and Velvet Negroni are all set to take to the stage on the Monday […]

9 years ago

Stop the lights.  This easter egg dessert is out of this world and we just cannot contain ourselves.  Lent ain’t over just yet — but let’s be real, we’ve all already broken it multiple times.  So go the full hog and sink your teeth into this bad boy.  Brownies.  Marshmallows.  Cream.  Chocolate. Strawberries. Buttons.  Chocolate […]

9 years ago

Good news for Irish Roald Dahl fans, as one of his most famous children’s books, Matilda, will be showcased in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, as part of the UK and Ireland tour. Matilda The Musical by the Royal Shakespeare Company will be treating fans to the literary classic in April 2018. Following a month-long […]

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