The National Library of Ireland has a wealth of incredible photos that have been remastered which are now available on Flickr. There are thousands available under the creative commons license and in a bid to get you looking through this wonderful and free resource, we thought we’d pick 23 of the best that showcase […]
7 years ago
Dublin’s O’Connell Street and Moore Street are getting a huge revamp under new redevelopment plans that have just been revealed. The overhaul includes a new pedestrian street between the two areas, a hotel, a metro station, civic squares, shops, restaurants and offices. The new plans were announced by Hammerson, the UK developer that owns Dundrum […]
7 years ago
There’s more to dating than the same old bars, restaurants, and the cinema, you know. This city has a plethora of weird and wonderful dating options to choose from. Embrace the unusual ones, they’re always the best craic. We’ve rounded up a few that just might tickle your fancy… 1. Paintball Harbouring pent up […]
7 years ago
When it comes to a luxurious city-break in Dublin, there are a few key notes to hit. It should feel like an escape from reality, but still have a sense of place. There’s something very special about stepping off a buzzy, thronging street into the warmth and opulence of a luxury hotel. There needs […]
7 years ago
The lads know what I’m talking about. You’ve had a few scoops, you’re a bit swervy. You look at yourself in the mirror and you can tell by your eyes that you’re a little tipsy. You go for a slash and as you look down you see the yellow thing in the urinal and ask […]
7 years ago
We all love a good brunch but finding somewhere new – and tasty – can be difficult these days. There are actually SO many options out there, it can be a little overwhelming. Tucked up in a historic Georgian building just off Parnell Square, on North Frederick Street, The Old Music Shop is a […]
7 years ago
It’s safe to say that we’ve all been happily reliving our youths since the Dublin date for the Spice Girls tour was added. If you’ve been replaying and belting out all their songs ad nauseam, (to the utter dismay of all the people around you), then this event has your name written all over it. […]
7 years ago
Nowadays, I wouldn’t necessarily label my parents as hippies. But as a child they were undoubtedly alternative, and filled with what I now recognise as notions. In my teens I began to realise that a smell I had associated with our summer holidays was in fact marijuana. And that my parents were absolute legends. They […]
7 years ago
Finding your perfect first home is exciting… but also daunting. There’s so much to take into consideration, but settling on an area is half the battle. We have partnered with AIB to bring you the ‘Livin’ Dublin’ series because we back your belief to find a home in Dublin. Kilmainham in Dublin 8 provides […]
7 years ago
Modern life and its conveniences. It’s now easier than ever to get increasingly higher-standard food delivered to your door and there’s arguably never been as many quality, affordable restaurants to choose from in Dublin. From reliable classics to some more adventurous and exotic options, these dishes represent some of the best of what the […]
8 years ago
Dublin to Cork. One of the most travelled routes in the country and one I have undertaken on a few occasions in the past. At approximately 266 kilometres, regulars on the M8 will know that driving between Ireland’s two largest cities can often burn quite a hole in the pocket when it comes to […]
8 years ago
We were very surprised too to see that there was actually a house for less than €200K in Dublin that look quite homely and wouldn’t take 203 years to pay a mortgage back on. This place – which features on Perfect Property – has a back garden and an ensuite in its bathroom which is […]
8 years ago