Still trying to decide what to get up to this weekend? Well, there will be outdoor screenings of two unreal movies tomorrow. Plus, it’ll be free. Wolfe Tone Square will be transformed into a fabulous outdoor cinema tomorrow, Saturday, August 10. And the movies that will be shown, as voted for by the public, will […]

7 years ago

You’ll soon be seeing a lot less pun-filled sandwich boards on the streets of Dublin with new rules coming into effect this September. Small businesses are likely to be hardest hit by the news that Dublin City Council is introducing a new licencing system to regulate advertising on the city’s footpaths. Coming into effect on […]

7 years ago

Dublin turns into a really special place over the summer. Us Dubs are great for going out and soaking up all the Vitamin D we can while we can. Sure look, the weather ain’t always great, but when it is, we make the jaysus most of it. There are so many special things about the […]

7 years ago

Liam Gallagher has announced a second Dublin date for later this year due to huge demand. An extra 3Arena show has just been confirmed for Saturday, November 23, with UK rapper Slowthai as the support act, following the news that the first date had completely sold out. The former Oasis frontman announced last month that […]

7 years ago

This looks like the perfect spot for dinner and drinks this weekend. A popular South Dublin restaurant is launching a brand new tapas menu and outdoor terrace that’s ideal for dining al fresco with a glass of sangria this summer. The Wine & Tapas Bar at The Old Orchard in Rathfarnham opened its doors as […]

7 years ago

Dublin 8 is such a spot. This historic area in Dublin has a special place in my heart for its old Dublin charm, the sound of horses clip-clopping down cobblestone streets and the incredible culture surrounding it. Made up of Dolphin’s Barn, Inchicore, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Merchants Quay, Portobello, South Circular Road, the Phoenix Park (bet you […]

7 years ago

As much as we love Dublin, we have to admit that the countryside trumps it many departments. While the capital has more restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, music, comedy, movies, activities, public transport, job opportunities and nice things in general than any other urban centre in Ireland, it doesn’t quite have everything you could want. While […]

7 years ago

For the past couple of months, I have been trying to do more fun things that don’t involve alcohol in Dublin. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a drink, but in order to broaden my horizons,  I’ve been having a lot more sober nights out, and also suggesting alternatives to my mates. While I still love […]

7 years ago

Paris is always referred to as the ‘city of love’, but we think Dublin is being seriously overlooked here. If you’re thinking about popping the question or hinting at your other half to get down on one knee, then you should keep reading… We have our fair share of stunning spots in this city that […]

7 years ago

There are a number of movie releases to look forward to in the coming months but one of the most-anticipated is Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.  The film features an all-star cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie and is set in the late 1960s around the time of […]

7 years ago

Great news for anyone who just cannot wait another six months for Christmas to roll around. A ‘Christmas in June’ celebration is coming to Leopardstown racecourse this weekend so it’s time to dig out the Christmas jumpers. Taking place this Sunday, June 30, you can expect a festive film screening and even a mini Christmas […]

7 years ago

Ah, Stoneybatter. The people are friendly, the place is full of quirky characters and it brings together all of the best bits of Dublin in one small, terraced package. It’s getting more difficult to rent or buy in Stoneybatter as prices rise (and this rave review from The Guardian won’t help!) but it’s well […]

7 years ago