Looking for a new bucket list activity? Sure why don’t you try a new cocktail every weekend for the next six months? We got you. Dublin has some pretty insane bars right now and with a deadly venue often comes an interesting menu. Sometimes I find myself looking at a cocktail menu and freaking […]

7 years ago

Shawn Mendes was spotted getting refused from a popular city centre pub while he was in Dublin for a run of shows at the 3Arena during the week. The 20-year-old singer hasn’t shied away from his hordes of young fans this week – he was seen strolling around Grafton Street and happily posed for plenty […]

7 years ago

The chill in the air means only one thing… it’s time to get your spicy food fix. Here at Lovin, we’re all about the spice lately. We recently brought you the Top 10 Indians in Dublin and now it’s time to move on to the wonderful land of Mexico. Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and tostadas. Feeling […]

7 years ago

Shelbourne Social: A slick, moneyed operation so eminently hateable and unfashionable in these post-Tiger times. This behemoth of an eatery in Dublin 4 has been mainly referred to as the new ‘Dylan McGrath place’ since opening its doors a couple of months ago. That is the position McGrath has graduated to in his decades-spanning career […]

7 years ago

In light of Leo Varadkar’s fan letter to Kylie Minogue, we should probably hold off on inviting famous people to Dublin for a while. However, with our gushing Taoiseach at a safe distance in Paris meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has landed in Dublin without fear of Leo penning an invitation for […]

7 years ago

The early bird no longer catches just the worm, oh no. The early bird gets the tastiest meals at a fantastic price also. Who doesn’t love eating out but tackling into a full 3-course a couple of nights a week can be expensive. There is a solution to this which means you can still […]

7 years ago

It can take a while to get here, but when the time comes to start viewing properties it’s good to know what to expect. To help you on your way, we’ve joined forces with AIB and pulled together some expert advice on everything you need to know, from viewing properties to bidding on your first […]

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

You’ve decided to buy your first home – so what next? From mortgages ‘Approved in Principle’ to the correct paperwork, it can feel like a never ending to-do list – not anymore! We’ve teamed up with AIB to bring you a series of simple guides on securing your new home. Think of it as a […]

7 years ago

You’ve been saving each month, been through all the official steps and now you’re finally starting to look for your first home. Buying your first home is a big step and to help make the process less daunting and more understandable, we’ve teamed up with AIB to advice you on how and where to buy. […]

7 years ago

Trinity College just announced that it’s now a tobacco free campus as of today. The university confirmed the news earlier today, which also happens to be National No Smoking Day. Trinity previously took steps towards banning smoking three years ago by creating a number of tobacco-free zones around the campus. After today’s announcement, there’s now […]

7 years ago

So, you’ve ripped off that plaster and decided it’s time: you’re just gonna go for it, all guns blazing, no regrets – it’s official, you’re buying your first home. As much as it’s a big decision, it’s amazing and not something you need to fear. That’s why we’ve teamed up with AIB to make it […]

7 years ago