Speaking outside government buildings An Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the news that almost all covid restrictions will be eased from tomorrow.  On January 21, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the news that almost all covid restrictions would be removed from 6am on Saturday, January 22nd. Announcing the news from government buildings the Taoiseach described today […]

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With indoor events reduced to 50% capacity, venues and artists alike are faced with a difficult decision. While we all hoped that our days of restrictions were over, the rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations has meant more guidelines for the Christmas period. While indoor dining was hit significantly, with rules capping the number of people […]

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A whole new set of restrictions are now in place, with an emphasis on those looking to dine out. As the hospitality landscape eerily begins to look a lot like it did this time last year, Dublin diners may be feeling a little flat. Christmas parties, either with work, or friends, are limited to a […]

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The beloved Capel Street LGBTQ+ bar is facing challenges from local residents with regards to their licence. Members of a group called Jervis Place Residents lodged an objection to the pub’s licence in September of this year. The case was adjourned until yesterday afternoon (18th), for mention to start case management and have a hearing […]

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Serious disco vibes off this new addition to the Dublin brunch scene. House of Bubbles opens this weekend on Crow Street, and claims to be the Glammest Brunch You Will Ever Have. Dinner reservations are said to already be filling up for the new central spot, and they’ve now opened their books for brunch too. […]

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No, say it ain’t so! Owners of Coppinger Row, Marc and Conor Bereen, have confirmed the news that their beloved restaurant will close on the 31st December 2021. After 13 years in business, the iconic spot will close for good, making way for a long-planned redevelopment site. The owners shared their fondness of the restaurant […]

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And you’d better believe Coppers is on the list. As of midnight tonight, an earlier closing time of 12am will come into place officially for Irish pubs, nightclubs and restaurants as part of the Government’s latest set of Covid restrictions. The curfew has been met with mixed reviews and criticism, but nightclubs across Dublin are […]

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If you’ve been gearing yourself up to bust out the moves to When You’re Looking Like That on the Coppers dance floor, you’ve got one night left. From tomorrow night, nightclubs, pubs and restaurants across the country will be forced to implement a new closing time of 12am under new Government guidelines. Maybe you thought […]

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To add to the safety of their events, Pygmalion thinks antigen testing is the way forward. Antigen testing ahead of big events has proved to work wonders in countries such as Sweden and Germany.  Dublin’s first nightclub event at the end of September also incorporated antigen testing as part of their safety measures. Currently you […]

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The moment we’ve all been waiting for! There hasn’t been sight nor sound from Xico since November 2020. We have missed those long nights, with the bopping tunes, and frozen margaritas, and lethal tequila shots. We had all but given up hope that we would ever party in Xico again… until last night. Christmas has […]

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After 19 long months without a sniff of the shift, it’s not surprising Coppers was the first place many people headed straight for on Friday. You probably saw the videos of Friday night’s queue, and the subsequent announcement that Coppers would be strictly over 23’s for the rest of the weekend. https://twitter.com/endajodowd/status/1451638898552197120?s=20 The online response […]

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There’s never been a better time to be a foodie in Dublin. Every week there’s somewhere new to head for your morning coffee, to swoon over the treats section and to slowly slice into your perfectly poached egg for the gram. Not only is it a great time to grab a bite. Today marks the […]

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