Have you ever been called a ‘Jackeen’?  To some peeps it simply means you’re a real Dub, a true-blue through and through, but to others it can be the one insulting word that causes them to go absolutely mental. There’s a few different meanings behind this typically Irish name; the Oxford English Dictionary defines it […]

9 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade are busy bees, keeping the city under control 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They respond to thousands of calls a week- a huge 139,000 call outs last year alone – and these peeps are experts in what they do. Prime example: They released this mental video of drone footage of […]

9 years ago

Plumes of smoke surrounded Dublin’s coastline yesterday evening as a gorse fire engulfed Howth Head.  Four units, including one high-volume pump, from Kilbarrack, North Strand, Phibsborough and Tara Street HQ rushed to the scene after 5.30pm and began to tackle the fire. We have four units fighting a well established gorse #fire in #Howth. Fire […]

9 years ago

Haven’t got any plans for the day? Feeling restless? Then you need to take a walk, my friend.  After a weekend of chocolate and booze, you need to leave the couch and venture out around our beautiful county. We’ve assembled a few of the very best below for your delectation and delight, including seaside walks, […]

9 years ago

So you’ve eaten your weight in chocolate and now you’re craving a pint… Great minds think alike — we’re in the very same boat.  Where’s open tonight, you ask?  Well, we’re about to tell ya. Simmer down.  1. Grand Social  New Secret Weapon and Friends will take to the stage of The Loft this evening […]

9 years ago

Heads up Luas users, there are delays to trams on the Green Line right now following a medical emergency at Milltown.  The incident has now been cleared and trams are moving both ways but delays remain.  Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.  Delays on Green Line due to a medical emergency at milltown . sorry for […]

9 years ago

As if you needed an excuse to visit Howth, and then along comes some beautiful drone footage of the seaside town… The video was shot in 4K on a DJI Mavic Pro and showcases the Howth stunning seascape, cliffs and lighthouse.  BEAUT! Credit: Jonny Bell and Louis Bell  READ NEXT: 3,500 New Homes Planned For This Dublin Area

9 years ago

The mystery of Ireland’s favourite puppets’ gender has been deemed in Ireland as the eighth wonder of the world.  With androgynous looks, unisex outfits and high-pitched voices – we never knew what to make of the TV star.  However, while it thankfully never mattered too much to most, we were all still a little bit […]

9 years ago

Our childhood dreams came true this morning when Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to confirm something that’s been on our minds since we were like, six basically: Yep – firemen DO use fire poles. They posted this gas video of a member swooshing down a pole and we can only imagine how much fun […]

9 years ago

This is completely mesmerising.  Regardless of whether you’re a Skerries local or you’ve never even taken a trip out there, I think we can all agree this video proves it is a stunning part of the country.  From the famous Skerries Mill to the beautiful coastline — this drone video makes the town look like […]

9 years ago

You may have noticed (and how could you not?) that there’s a huge march happening in Dublin today in support of repealing the Eighth Amendment. Organised by activists Strike 4 Repeal, women and men are striking from work and marching from noon today in solidarity with the 11 the Irish women a day who have to take […]

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