The Grand Canal connects Dublin to the Shannon and dates back as far as the 18th Century. It’s a fantastic feat of engineering when you think about it but my favourite thing about it was probably the easiest part of it to make, the towpath. Before barges could power themselves they had to be pulled […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably already heard that the hipster is dead, and that the ‘yuccies’ have taken over. If you haven’t, well, you’re probably a little bit unsure of how to feel right now. This new breed is defined as “the cultural offspring of yuppies and hipsters”; Young Urban Creatives who are “infected by the conviction that […]

10 years ago

You know, summer may actually be coming after all. Maybe. We think. A bit. And with the onset of decent temperatures, dry evenings and sunlight until 10pm, people who favour training methods such as HIIT (high-intensity interval training) or circuits will be looking beyond the sweaty, muggy confines of the gym floor to find a […]

10 years ago

Mid morning snack: check. In the right mood to sit down somewhere nice and ponder: check. But where to go? If you’re looking for a quaint place to eat on your own, somewhere you can nip out for a quick break while you guzzle down your morning juice or coffee, or searching for the ideal […]

10 years ago

Bray – the little coastal town that literally props up Dublin. That’s right: literally. Experts* agree that if Bray didn’t exist, Dublin would quite simply fall into the ocean – and then everyone would get soaked, and probably quite annoyed, and basically the whole weekend would be ruined. So in honour of the town that […]

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. This week, we’re at The Science Gallery on Pearse Street. The gallery’s new exhibition, HOME\SICK: POST-DOMESTIC […]

10 years ago

Food, glorious food! There’s always top nosh available in this fine city – however glorious weather is something we can only boast about during a very select time of the year. So what better way to combine those two wonderful things than to head to an outdoor market? Outdoor markets are admired by food lovers […]

10 years ago

Dublin is a fast-moving mecca on the edges of tomorrow, full of start ups, up-starts and everything in between – and while we love that, it’s great to know that there are some things that will never change. Here’s a list of things which have stayed strong through the ups, the downs and the doldrums. […]

10 years ago

There are so many cool things that happen under the cover of darkness that we are not aware of… Creative types emerge and the city becomes their playground as they challenge the night. Most people would probably say they haven’t touched rollerblades or skates since their teenage years, but it is very much an underground […]

10 years ago

Dublin does pubs better than any other city: they’re cosy, warm (in temperature and character) and serve various world-renowned local drinks. Basically, they’re the kind of places anyone in their right mind would enjoy passing an evening tucked away inside. But when better weather arrives and this ecosystem is disturbed, suddenly, sitting outside with your […]

10 years ago

It’s a well known rule in the game of love: the location you choose for the first date will make or break you. After all, it’s the first in a string of crappy decisions that your date will use to judge your potential – and one wrong move and you’re done for. So to prepare […]

10 years ago

A recently published book has listed a walking trail that runs through the Dublin Mountains as one of the world’s most scenic walking routes. Stretching from Shankill to Sean Walsh Memorial Park in Tallaght, the “strenuous” 43km Dublin Mountains Way is featured in the illustrated 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die which has […]

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