Fans of Will Ferrell’s classic festive film, here’s some wonderful news for you: there will be an Elf-themed Christmas party in the Light House this December 4. The party will include a screening of the movie and cocktails will be served. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite character from the 2003 classic […]

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At this point, you’ve probably seen the posters for the Bram Stoker Festival all over. But what’s it all about? Well my friends, I’m glad you asked. We assembled everything that you need to know about what’s happening in this year’s festival. Check it out below. 1. Maser We spoke about this mysterious structure which […]

10 years ago

Getting the perfect shot depends upon the photographer, the arrival of the right moment and, of course, the camera. We’re in the age of the camera phone, Instagram is full of class photos that’ve been captured in an instant. The #LovinDublin audience has produced over 50,000 high quality images. In a few years, will the […]

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When the sun shines in this city and you’re beside the water, there’s no better place in the world. Today we bring you the most amazing house from which to enjoy a view of the city.  ‘Windgate‘ enjoys commanding views of the Irish Sea in a 180º vista stretching from the Baily Lighthouse to Dún Laoghaire and […]

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What a year it has been – and how kind all of you guys have been to share your moments with us through our #lovindublin hashtag on Instagram and Twitter. With nearly 70,000 photos you guys have been our eyes on the ground, snapping thousands of brilliant shots of Dublin and sharing them with us. […]

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As Star Wars fever sets in across the world, Dublin’s Spire has just gotten in on the act. With the highly anticipated The Force Awakens (it’s a safe bet it’ll be the highest grossing movie ever) getting released in Ireland tomorrow, Dublin’s massive (and kinda ridiculous) monument has been transformed into a giant fuck-off lightsaber and it’s BRILLIANT. Take a […]

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It’s that time of year where festive feelings start to rise around the capital.  The lights are on, the trees are all decorated and people are crowding the shops and supping a few extra pints.  With so much on, we thought we’d share a bumper list of places to go and things to do.  We know […]

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Tomorrow is the last day of 2018 – how are you going to spend it? Here’s an extensive list of 50 things to do in and around the city. Some are good deeds, others are fun activities, while a lot of them involve having food or drink at some of our favourite spots. With 50 […]

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As if you needed an excuse to visit Howth, and then along comes some beautiful drone footage of the seaside town… The video, Howth From Above, by ProDrone.ie showcases the stunning seascape and cliffs around the Baily Lighthouse. Watch it in HD for the full effect.  READ NEXT: 7 Gorgeous Walks On Dublin’s Northside

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With the world still trying the process the loss of David Bowie, the Light House Cinema are honouring his memory by screening the classic Labyrinth this weekend, with the proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. The story follows a teenager named Sarah (a young Jennifer Connolly), who’s been left to babysit her baby brother Toby. When reading him a bedtime story, Sarah accidentally summons the Goblin […]

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Looking for non-alcoholic social activities this month? If so, this short list might be of interest to you. Dublin’s cinemas screen some excellent older movies on occasion, so we’ve had a look around to see the best ones that are coming up in the next few weeks. Here are our cinematic offerings offer… 1. Michael Collins Where: The IFI When: 1.30pm, Saturday, March 19 Plot: The […]

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What feels like the longest week ever is drawing to a close, and now it’s time to kick back. There’s a heap of different things happening across this city this weekend, so we’ve picked out some of the best bits and bobs to check out… Friday Hail, Caesar! + Hollywood Golden Era Fancy Dress Party […]

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