The property market in Dublin might be a little wild at the moment as we have highlighted in the last couple of weeks with some of the grimier places to rent costing an arm and a leg. To balance things out though we thought we’d share some of the best places to live in Dublin and get […]
9 years ago
Ingredients Sausages (get really good quality ones with a high pork content) Eggs Cream Butter Bread Salt & Pepper If you’re getting sick of the usual brunch options and want something absolutely delicious for your weekend brunch, that you don’t need to be a professional chef to whip up, then these sausage baked eggs are […]
9 years ago
Ingredients Veal Escalope (ask the butcher to cut it nice and thin) 1 Lemon Flour Breadcrumbs 2 Eggs Potatoes Chili flakes Purple sprouting broccoli (or regular if they don’t have it) You don’t see many people cooking veal in Ireland, mostly due to the fact that there isn’t much of it on sale here as […]
9 years ago
The Super Bowl has a niche but seriously devout following in Ireland! Even from a by-standers point-of-view like mine, it can’t be denied that the Super Bowl creates sensational ads, some cracking half time shows (U2 & Bruce Spingsteen), some that are a little ‘interesting’ (thanks Janet!); but most importantly, the Super Bowl gives […]
9 years ago
Chinese food was the only Asian food that many of us were familiar with growing up in Ireland, however there aren’t as many well known Chinese restaurants in the city these days when you compare them to the huge amount of top class Thai and Vietnamese restaurants and takeaways around Dublin. I’ve used to love […]
9 years ago
Ireland, it seems, is constantly upping its game as far as successful sports stars are concerned. Dublin has produced a lot of greats, and we decided to put together a list of 10 of the most iconic Dublin sport stars that are making waves in their respective fields right now. 10. Rachel Ruddy Ruddy is […]
9 years ago
Kilmainham is a part of Dublin best known for its tourist attractions, especially The Kilmainham Gaol and the IMMA. The Irish Museum of Modern Art hosts many incredible exhibitions throughout the year as well as events on their grounds, such as the incredible ‘Summer Rising’ last summer, and music festivals like Forbidden Fruit. A trip […]
9 years ago
Sometimes it’s hard to find a location for a dignified drink in the city, a place where you can have a few casual cocktails and a chat with the option of a boogie later in the night if you’re so inclined. House on Leeson Street is just that. It’s a swanky little spot for drinks, […]
9 years ago
So despite your protestations, your friends somehow succeeded in dragging you out on a 12 Pubs of Christmas pub crawl last night and now your life is in absolute tatters. We know, we know, you thought they were tacky, and had sworn off them since the 12 Pubs massacre of 2013. However, you inevitably gave […]
9 years ago
I must preface this rant by confessing that I commend the companies I am giving out about that they are able to create such a strong brand and in turn positive notions associated with their brand that people will pay a fiver for a coffee, the price of a mortgage repayment for a hotel room […]
9 years ago
Commuters on O’Connell Street got a bit of a surprise this morning when walking by the GPO. This billboard attached to a lorry was parked right outside the General Post Office, where 99 years ago historic incidents occurred during the 1916 Rising. Using a phrase recognised as a slogan of the irish Republican movement which […]
9 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 every week, and […]
9 years ago