BBQ season has us absolutely drooling. Summer is arguably the most delicious time of year and with the sun shining and the vibes on point, our tummies just will not stop rumbling. So, we need something delicious, satisfying and gorgeous-looking to sink our teeth into. With that in mind, we have made a Bacon and […]
4 years ago
Hobbies… what do other people do for fun these days? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in wondering that. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick to the teeth of looking at a screen. Working a 9-5 job at home, completely virtually, means that screens are part and parcel of everyday life but I’ve found […]
5 years ago
We’re just over halfway through the Fantasy Premier League season and those near the top of the table have their sights fixed on glory come the middle of May. Every year, the global phenomenon keeps football fans’ thumbs tapping as they fiddle with their tactics in the hope of getting one over on their mates. […]
6 years ago
Nothing beats curling up with a good book. The darker evenings and colder weather are reason enough to forgo the gym and head straight for the fireside, book and cuppa in hand. And following on from that train of thought, I think we can all agree that Halfway Up The Stairs, has arrived not a […]
6 years ago
“And the Auld Triangle, Went jingle jangle, All along the banks of The Royal Canal” Such is the significance of the Royal Canal to Dublin’s Northside it was immortalised in song by playwright Brendan Behan in 1954. While the ‘jingle jangle’ of the triangle mentioned in the iconic tune refers to a metal one which […]
6 years ago
Demanding booking systems are the biggest thing in Dublin restaurants these days as far as I can see. I’ve been waging war with several online ones of late which I have to admit has seen me get very cranky along with my usual hangry. Admittedly most of the systems are in place for quite sensible […]
7 years ago
Dublin is small – fact. The lovely thing about that is you know when something new pops up, sticking out like a freshly manicured thumb, but on the other hand it’s rare that you “discover” a new place in the city – somewhere you feel almost sure only you know about. Tucked away at the back of Dublin […]
7 years ago
As part of our new series, Livin Dublin, we’ve teamed up with AIB to bring you some of the most up-and-coming areas of Dublin to buy a first home. Raheny is halfway between Dublin city centre and harbourside village of Howth. The neighbourhood definitely has the best of both worlds by being so close to […]
7 years ago
It’s good to have a hobby. With that in mind, a few like-minded Lovin team members decided to put a little group together, something designed to stimulate the intellect and provide an outlet for good wholesome fun. We initially toyed with the idea of a book club… before utterly dismissing it in favour of just […]
7 years ago
If there’s one thing that brings everyone together in a social situation, it’s tea. Whether you enter a home, office or even hairdressers these days you are invariably met with the question ‘would you like a cup of tea?’ Even if your answer is always no, it’s one of those delightful little ice-breakers that can […]
8 years ago
The red carpet is being rolled out, the good china is on the table and preparations are almost done for the visit of Pope Francis to Dublin next weekend. The thing is, if you’re not that interested in catching a glimpse of the Holy Father (and as Dougal McGuire says “they always repeat these things”) […]
8 years ago
All eyes will be on Britain’s favourite redhead this weekend as he prepares to put on a show for thousands of adoring fans. But enough about Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran continues his run at the Phoenix Park on Friday and Saturday evening. Fans will no doubt want to wet their whistle and fill their bellies […]
8 years ago