Phoenix Park could be getting a serious overhaul including a new train station to the east of the zoo entrance, a funicular, skateboard lanes, barbecue area and even a driverless shuttle. The proposed plans from the Office of Public Works (OPW) would see Dublin’s largest park transformed into a ‘visitor experience’ that would also include […]

7 years ago

At the moment it’s pretty unthinkable that you could zoom through the city before jumping on a flight at Dublin Airport. When (or perhaps more appropriately, if) the proposed Metrolink goes ahead, that thought will become a reality and Dubliners and visitors alike will be able to avail of an underground rail service that will […]

7 years ago

It’s Good Friday, the sun is out and many of you will have a day off. The perfect excuse to get out and explore this beautiful city of ours. If you’re planning on leaving the house, take note that there are some alterations to transport services today. First of all, Luas has confirmed that both […]

7 years ago

Dublin is overflowing with foodie-ness but sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect fit. Yesterday my friend and I arranged to meet for a drink and nibble.  Of course, like every other friend of mine, she left it to me to choose the venue – working in Lovin Dublin it’s a pretty fair deal, […]

7 years ago

We use them every day, and they’re the sole reason that we don’t have to wade through the depths of the Liffey (like so many did at one stage) to reach our preferred side. The bridges of Dublin are dripping in history and come with some of the best stories in Dublin. So treat yourself […]

7 years ago

The proposed route for the Dublin Metro has been significantly cut short following concerns that part of the Luas Green Line would have to shut for two to four years during construction. The original route would have seen the line running all the way from Swords to Sandyford. Explaining the decision on the MetroLink website, […]

7 years ago

Us Dubliners are a fine breed. Acutely aware of our soundness, craic and ability to command a room – we’re also cripplingly shy and hesitant to dance ’cause we’ve two left feet and are awkward as f*ck. However, there are a few things we know to be true above others. And they are… 1. […]

7 years ago

A Daft.ie report has indicated rents for properties close to DART stations and Luas stops rose by 3% to an average of €1,770 per month in the first three months of last year. This means that renters living close to Dublin’s light rail network are now paying a premium of €3,360 per year (17%) […]

7 years ago

People who walk at an appropriate speed, this one’s for you. Do you live in a world that goes too slow? Are you constantly elbowing people to get out of the way? And do you only venture onto Grafton Street when it’s entirely unavoidable? Us too. It’s a war zone out there, and there is […]

7 years ago

Emergency services tended to a crash between a luas and a Dublin Bus at Queen street this morning. Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that nine people were hospitalised following the collision, however there are “no life-threatening injuries”. Firefighters/Paramedics from Phibsborough and HQ responded to collision between a LUAS tram and a bus this morning on Queen Street. […]

7 years ago

Life can be hard, and living in a hectic, busy city like Dublin can make it even harder. Some days don’t go your way and make you want to hide away from the world – and that is always the day that you’ll get stuck behind the slowest tourist in the history of the universe […]

7 years ago

We all know that Dublin is a very scenic place, chock full of lots of lovely tourists sites to look at and bask in their glory. But it’s also home to some sights that aren’t there every day, and if you so happen to witness one, you count your lucky stars that you were present […]

7 years ago