Brides and grooms-to be, could there possibly be a city more perfect, more glorious than Dublin for a Christmas wedding? Yep, we’re coming over all soppy, but how can we help it? It’s pure Christmassy magic. The feel in the air, the lights on streets Grafton, Henry, South William and George – it just can’t […]

10 years ago

Directed by Ben O’Connor and written by Aoife Noonan, A Terrible Hullabaloo tells the true story of Vinny Byrne. A 14-year-old member of Michael Collins’ assassination unit, Byrne was one of the youngest fighters to take part in the Easter Rising of 1916, where he fought alongside rebel leader Thomas MacDonagh at the Jacob’s biscuit factory. The film was made using actual recordings […]

10 years ago

Choosing where to get married can be a toughie – and in this case we don’t even mean the venue. After all, there are feckloads of things to consider. Where are the bride and groom from? Where’s easiest for family and friends to get to? (Don’t forget your nanny has bad knees.) Where has the best […]

10 years ago

Anyone who says that easter eggs are only for children can jog the fuck on. They’re eggs made of chocolate, like, what kind of weirdo could say no to that? Instead of going for the standard 3 eggs for a tenner in your local supermarket, get a bit more inventive with some of these cool […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to forget that Dublin is a treasure trove of trivia, hidden gems and long-lost stories – particularly as we get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of city life. But a new book, which hits the shelves today, should help us rediscover the low-key beauty all over again. Dublin Strolls is written […]

10 years ago

Morrissey was in Dublin last night and it seems he tried his hand at pulling a pint. The frontman of The Smiths popped into Thomas House yesterday evening, because of course he frequents alt music bars and drinks craft beer. Check him out below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Griffin (@agriffinphoto) on Mar 3, […]

10 years ago

Thinking about getting to the cinema more? If so, this short list might be of interest to you. We’ve had a bit of a nose around local cinema listings for the next few weeks and found a few vintage offerings that are really worth seeing on the big screen, especially if you’ve never seen them before. Here are our cinematic offerings… 1. Billy Elliot Where: Happenings, […]

10 years ago

Limerick – you’re a gem. But jam-packed with shams, greasy chips, giant grannies and Top Pizza, there’s so much to this city that the capital couldn’t possibly hold a candle to. Sorry Dubs, but there’s no arguing with a list like this… 1. Tommy Mac the accordion player There isn’t a person in Limerick who hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

Fancy an after-work pint today, but tired of the same ol’ black shtuff? We’ve got you covered. We’ve assembled a list of spots to enjoy these sunny afternoons with the tastiest brews in hand. 1. Brooklyn Lager – Against the Grain This was the first ever pub opened by The Cottage Group (Galway Bay Brewery) in Dublin […]

10 years ago

You may have noticed that Dublin has recently been sporting some new looks as of late. And that’s because, well, it has. Trendy and beautiful new restaurants seem to be popping up each week, leaving us even more spoilt for choice than we were before. We decided to list them out, to show you […]

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As anybody trying to get on the property ladder knows, Dublin is a bit of a nightmare at the moment with a serious shortage of supply when it comes to new houses.  One area that is exploding in popularity is Dublin 8 as it welcomes young professionals, families and new arrivals to the city.  Only […]

10 years ago

Sod the detractors that say it’s a lot to spend on a dress you’re only going to wear once – we’re talking quality over quantity here, people. Be that as it may, you don’t have to go too crazy when it comes to your outfit for the big day. And these suggestions might just help […]

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