I guess my standards for markets are pretty high. Every Saturday for years, my mother and I would wake at 6am and drive to Cumberland Street for their early morning market, where we’d rummage through trenches of clothes and shoes and stacked boxes of fabric detergent which apparently had fallen off a truck. Broken electricals […]

10 years ago

Well hello there. You’re either here because you caved, and are now begging for our help – or because you confidently breezed your way through our quiz, and now you want to prove how bloody fantastic you are. Either way, welcome. Here are the answers you so desperately crave. 1.  Not that you needed any […]

10 years ago

In 10 words Tasty, no-nonsense Mexican from a truck in a graffitied garage. Where? Though it’s not in the most heavily trafficked of neighbourhoods, K Chido is easy enough to find. It’s on Chancery Street in Dublin 7, right on the Luas Red Line and just behind the Four Courts. Who? When I’m there on […]

10 years ago

In 10 Words Cracking traditional grub, perfect for when Ranelagh’s all booked up. Where? Peperina Garden Bistro. Beside Morton’s supermarket, just a stone’s throw from Beechwood Luas stop. Not that anybody does be throwing stones in this part of town, mind. Its proximity to Ranelagh village, which offers an embarrassment of riches when it comes […]

10 years ago

We don’t expect everybody to agree with this list of the best coffees in Dublin, because just like a pint of Guinness or the a burger everyone has their own personal favourite. The list is totally subjective and based on nothing but my own personal opinion. What I will say though is that if I’ve […]

10 years ago

Who would have thought that the leafiest suburb in Dublin is actually north of the Liffey? The Phoenix Park has got some serious leaves and some even more serious gaffs. It was once a Royal Deer Park (because everyone knows royal deer can’t just live anywhere), but it’s been open to the public since 1745 […]

10 years ago

With the Dublin Bus strike scheduled for tomorrow, anyone dependent on public transport is probably wondering how they’re going to go about their daily business. If you have a car at home and usually take the bus, chances are you’ll drive to work, fully aware that there will be more congestion on the roads leaving […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence, however, is the ultimate quandary. That’s why we’ll be bringing you the best alternative first dates in Dublin, and this week […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence however is the ultimate quandary – so every week, we come up with some suggestions for you. This week: The Adventure […]

10 years ago

A Luas line that travels under Glasnevin Cemetery – yes, under – on its way out to the airport? That’s what seems to be on the cards, according to a report in today’s Irish Times, as Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has initiated a review of transport options across the Northside and towards the airport. The […]

10 years ago

Weeping willows, weirs and wildlife, the Dodder has it all. Southsiders won’t even have to leave their alleged socio-economic bubble. You may even catch a sighting of the Luas! Here’s everything you need to know… Shoes? Whatever you want. It’s paved the entire way. Map? Ehh..no. Waterproofs? You’re grand. Distance? The route I am showing […]

10 years ago

Here at Lovin Dublin we’re all about great food, and sharing the best spots around the city to get it and we know there is nothing more culinarily enticing than a fucking chicken fillet roll. One thing’s for sure, chicken fillet rolls are going to be MASSIVE in 2015 so we’ve taken it upon ourselves […]

10 years ago