The pilot music event that was due to be held at the Phoenix Park is set for a change of venue due to policing issues. The Times reports that the concert, scheduled to take place on June 26, will be moved to Royal Hospital Kilmainham “over concerns that the original venue would be unpolicable.” The […]

5 years ago

Since it’s going to be a summer of outdoor activities, we thought we would highlight some Dublin hidden gems that you may have never been to, but should absolutely check out. You’ll be surprised how many underrated beaches, parks, walks and other hidden gems there are in and around Dublin. So, we have teamed up […]

5 years ago

Do you ever finish a day of exploration and just think, “That was magic”? That might sound dramatic, but my point stands. I think you guys absolutely need to head out to Howth to do the whole cliff walk. If you time it just right, you’ll have an absolutely glorious sunset swim at Red Rock […]

5 years ago

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced plans to carry out essential repair works to the North Road inside the Phoenix Park. The road runs parallel to Blackhorse Avenue and works will take place between Monday, April 12 and Friday, June 18. During this period, there will be no access for pedestrians, cyclists or […]

5 years ago

SO MUCH great music came out over the past year. Every bop brought the same thought: “Damn, I would love to go out and dance to this”. Once it’s safe for the bars and clubs to open again, we will have a serious backlog of dancefloor fillers to squeeze into our nights out. Lads, I’m […]

5 years ago

It’s not just humans who are missing the pub, our furry friends are too.  It’s been close on one whole year since many of our favourite pubs were last open to the public. A very difficult few months for the industry, their absence has been greatly felt in the local community… by patrons of all […]

5 years ago

Perfect for anyone making cocktails at home this February. Still shining their Christmas decorations brightly (and they will be for some time yet), I dropped into the Hole in the Wall for a coffee over the weekend, and got chatting to the staff and managers there how things are going for the famous pub during […]

5 years ago

“We’ve had so many people thank us for leaving them up.” If you’ve been going for your 5km walks through the Phoenix Park lately, then chances are you’ve noticed a bit of a blinding light on the horizon, and as you make your way towards it, you’ll see it is a huge Christmas tree, still […]

5 years ago

Anyone else looking for the good news articles these days? Same. Well, this one should end 2020 on a good note! Over the last few months we’ve all seen that Cadbury ‘neighbour’ ad on TV. No? Okay, here is a quick run down – set in the garden of a slightly grumpy neighbour who always returns […]

5 years ago

Amongst all the chaos of 2020 (we don’t need to go into too much detail), there were some nice new openings in Dublin that gave us something to be buzzed about. Here at Lovin Dublin HQ, nothing gets us going like a brand new foodie spot. With that in mind, it’s time to look ahead […]

5 years ago

We chatted with Cork-based influencer Shauna Doyle about online dating during Covid. Because it’s the one thing we haven’t spoken about enough!  If there was ever a time for online dating to become the norm, it’s in 2020. Because for a long stretch, we literally couldn’t meet new people in person. The opportunity for chance […]

5 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Spiked hot drinks in Dublin – what to get, where to find ’em. We’ve done the ground work and rounded up some of the best winter warmers to try in Dublin this festive season. The weather outside is frightful, […]

5 years ago