After a Christmas season of indulgence, Dry January is already underway for those who are taking the pledge. If you’ve ever gone through it, you’ll know it can be a bit of a slog, particularly if there are any social events you simply can’t get out of. However, one Dublin spot has come to the […]
6 years ago
This slick new restaurant has just opened in Grand Canal Dock and we got a first look. Unlike our regular Early Doors segment, this was a sponsored first glimpse at the hottest new spot in Grand Canal Dock. Say hello to Mackenzie’s: As you can see, Mackenzie’s is pretty slick. Their interior is decked out with studded […]
6 years ago
Here in Dublin we’re lucky enough to have one of the biggest and best parks of them all. The vast acres of the Phoenix Park are just the ticket for a nice stroll as we wave goodbye to summer for another year and welcome the season of pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves. No walk […]
6 years ago
After a week spent working hard (or hardly working, amirite?) there’s nothing better than letting your hair down over a couple of tipples with mates at the weekend. You don’t need to wait until the sun goes down though as some of the best craic in a pub can be had during the day. Whether […]
6 years ago
The 2019 Love Italian Life awards took place last night and I Monelli in Portobello came out on top in the category of Dublin’s Most Authentic Italian Restaurant. The glittering ceremony took place in Vision Creative Studios in Ballymount and saw restaurants from all over Europe take home prizes. Here in Dublin though it was […]
6 years ago
Seeing as Grafton Street is now part of the Grafton Quarter (oh, you didn’t know? Educate yourself here), it got us thinking about other quarters around Dublin that we may not know about. Anyone who has any knowledge of the city at all will know that different areas carry different vibes. The Cultural Quarter around […]
6 years ago
If you’re looking to buy your first property, we have a proposition for you: a gorgeous university town in North County Kildare that goes by the name of Maynooth. Between restaurants, bars, cafés, transport links and all kinds of amenities, Maynooth is the place to be as of late. Being just a 30-minute drive to […]
6 years ago
Here in Dublin, we’re very fortunate to be surrounded by so many gorgeous locations to go for a walk. From the mountains in the south of the county to the hills of Howth, there’s no shortage of places to give your legs a workout while getting some fresh air. At this time of year though, […]
6 years ago
I’m a sucker for a good view point, all the better when I can see one with a pint on hand. There’s some really cool places in the city to grab a pint, traditional Irish pubs with live music, gravity bars with a 360 degree view of the Dublin skyline and even by the canal. […]
6 years ago
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks. But sometimes, you’re just not in the mood. Halloween may be one of those times of the year when you think heading out for drinks is unavoidable, but there are loads of unreal Halloween events happening that don’t involve pints. Retro-drive in movies There is a jam-packed […]
6 years ago
Chicken wings aren’t subjective. Unlike pizzas, burgers and toasties, it’s not a matter of opinion – if they’re the best, everyone knows they’re the best and there’s rarely an argument. At Lovin, we’re always wary of using the word “best”. The “best” burger, the “best” place for a coffee etc etc etc. With so […]
6 years ago
Lansdowne Road DART station will remain closed for a number of hours on Monday, November 18 as a trial exercise ahead of Euro 2020. Fans taking the DART service to the Aviva Stadium for the crunch Euro 2020 qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Denmark will have to disembark at either Grand Canal Dock […]
6 years ago