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 […]
9 years ago
Last week we announced an amazing prize in conjunction with The Meeting House, offering one lucky couple a prize that is worth thousands of euros. The prize consists of catering for a wedding party, served by a dedicated team of staff, complimentary bottles of prosecco for the top table, as well as a DJ and […]
9 years ago
If you claim to never have been hangry, you’re a liar. Hanger is a dangerous thing. It is a perilious state of existence that appears out of nowhere and causes you set the house on fire just because someone looked at you, or at least you think they did? Wait, did they? Oh damn, the […]
9 years ago
Babies. Aren’t they great? Everything about them is so tiny and squishy – like a rounder, wrigglier, Macbook Air, they should be the perfect take-anywhere accessory for your modern urban lifestyle. But for first time parents they’re usually not. When the euphoria of birth has passed, you’ve been kicked out of the hospital and your […]
9 years ago
The big day has finally arrived! We still look forward to Christmas with the excitement of a 5-year-old waiting to catch Santa in the act of laying out the gifts, despite the fact that the big day follows a pretty consistent pattern. Here’s how it’ll probably pan out… 7am: Woken up by younger humans in the house excited […]
9 years ago
These days we are absolutely spoiled for choice in the variety and quality of food that you can have delivered to your front door. So why would you even dreeeam of leaving the house when you can experience the convenience of a takeaway on your doorstep delivery? If that’s not reason enough to convince you, we […]
9 years ago
You know what Dublin needs? A poultry-dedicated kitchen complete with a Portugese rotisserie over a fire pit and huge Texas smoker, that’s what. Ok, well, maybe you didn’t know we needed it, but now that it’s here, GET EXCITED… Fowl Play is the brainchild of Trev and Andy who own The Big Grill. They joined forces to set it up after the […]
9 years ago
This month, we’re giving away an amazing night for two in the Merrion Hotel, along with dinner and a specially chosen bottle of wine in The Cellar Bar. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Jaki’s story I was looking for my first job in Melbourne and was delighted that […]
9 years ago
Famous for the Eminem’s ludicrous behaviour and their hit single ‘My Band’… Oh, wait. Wrong D12. But, Dublin 12 is still just as deadly. And these spots prove it. 1. Matt The Rashers, Crumlin Known locally as the best breakfast you’ll ever have, Matt The Rashers serves up the best fry in The Pale, and […]
9 years ago
This month we’re giving away a two night stay at the four-star Limerick Strand Hotel for two people, with executive upgrade, a signature cocktail on arrival and a four-course dinner on one evening. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Caitlin’s story So, myself and my ex (Matt*) ended quite badly. About a year […]
9 years ago
When it comes to our daily routine, we tend to take things for granted. We may bitch when our morning bus is a no-show or give a death stare to that person who refuses to observe basic rules of personal space on the LUAS but by and large, those little irritants don’t make a lasting impression on our day. […]
9 years ago