We might sometimes think of Dublin as being grey and gloomy but in fact, it’s home to some of the most beautiful public spaces in the country for us to stroll through at our leisure. It’s so easy to nip off a main street and find yourself surrounded by green in one of the city’s […]
7 years ago
It’s a bit of a kick in the teeth when you wake up and you can hear how shite the weather is before even opening your blinds. Brrrrrrrr. I have to say I’m totally fine with layering up in winter but it’s April and my skin is only screaming for a bit of Vitamin D. […]
7 years ago
One of Dublin’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Portobello has the incredible quality of feeling like a cosy little village while still being a ten minute stroll from the city centre. You’ll find independent coffee shops, a Michelin guide recommended restaurant, chilled yogis and the older generation all mixing together in what has to be one of […]
7 years ago
Turning rubbish into beer seems like a feat only Jesus himself would be capable of, but fear not. When the sun shines in Dublin, everyone and their mam heads to the canal to sit in the sun and sip on a can but unfortunately, alarming amounts of rubbish are often left behind. As the canal […]
7 years ago
There’s more to dating than the same old bars, restaurants, and the cinema, you know. This city has a plethora of weird and wonderful dating options to choose from. Embrace the unusual ones, they’re always the best craic. We’ve rounded up a few that just might tickle your fancy… 1. Paintball Harbouring pent up […]
7 years ago
If you’ve been looking for somewhere different to try out for dinner with the gang in the city, then look no further. A brand new bar and restaurant has opened up in a gorgeous location along the banks of the Grand Canal and to celebrate, they’ve got two fab special offers on at the moment. […]
7 years ago
Brunch in Dublin has been needing a firm kick up the arse for a long time now. The offering in recent years has veered between overwrought or underwhelming with little in between. With the introduction of the bottomless Prosecco offers, brunch in the capital has steadily devolved into an up-market dystopian nightmare with shakey drunks […]
7 years ago
There’s loads of Insta-worthy places in Dublin and The Alex Hotel have compiled together a list of the top 30 around the capital. This is the ultimate list of the Most Instagrammed Places in Dublin and some of these places would definitely be in the top percentage of the most hashtagged places in the world. […]
7 years ago
Are you sick of having to walk across Dublin’s pesky bridges to meet your mates on the other side of the Liffey? Don’t fancy swimming over from north to south? If so, then the new Liffey Ferry is the thing for you. We say new, but the service was actually in operation up until 1984 […]
7 years ago
Take THAT Blue Monday. It’s officially the gloomiest day of the year. The third Monday in January has been declared the ‘most depressing day of the year’ due to a variety of grim factors including money woes, grey weather and a lack of motivation. To beat the blues, property advisor Savills Ireland aims to turn […]
7 years ago
The Poké craze is showing no signs of slowing down and we’re pretty delighted about it. Fresh sliced marinated seafood tossed over rice with fresh veggies and tropical fruits smothered in sauce – we can see why the city has rowed in behind the poké revolution. Klaw poké in Temple Bar was among the first […]
7 years ago
There are big positives to saving money. Self-righteousness is one of them. Knowing that you’re putting your money away for something big like a first home is a pretty satisfying thought. But your big plans shouldn’t mean that you have to miss out on the now. Thankfully, there are tonnes of free things to do […]
7 years ago