You may be struggling to get through Dry January at the moment, but spare a moment to think of all those Irish people who never drink. It’s a rare breed of Irish person who doesn’t touch the sauce, and so they tend to get treated a little differently. The folks at Facts. assembled a few non-drinkers and asked them […]

9 years ago

So you’re off the booze for the month, either on a health buzz or as punishment for your Christmas socialising. You’ve been keeping it steady in the wake of the festive season.  The clean buzz isn’t the worst – you’re in the smug league of people carrying yoga mats and jogging on the spot by traffic lights. […]

9 years ago

Looking for some ways to kill time this weekend that don’t involve being cold? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few of our suggestions. 1. Go for an absolutely savage brunch Look, this wouldn’t be Lovin feckin’ Dublin if we didn’t tell you to go for brunch every two seconds, […]

9 years ago

Oh yay, more cold weather, our favourite… It looks like we may all need to make a hibernation plan, as Met Éireann are forecasting wintry showers, snow fall and sub zero temperatures over the coming days.  Cold.Some icy roads this morning.Mostly dry to start but heavy wintry showers will develop with some snow falls later […]

9 years ago

If you’ve a dry January of any description on the go, it can be hard to find alternatives to the pub.  However, we understand your plight, so we have found five interesting activities you can do in Dublin this weekend that don’t require having a pint in your hand… Upcycling and Basic Sewing Afternoon Tea The Design […]

9 years ago

Mother’s Day seems to have crept up on all of us again…  The realisation that you’ve got two days to get your shit together has just sunk in and you’re probably panicking right about now. Don’t worry though, because we’ve got your back There’s a lot of brilliant mammies across the country, so make sure you let […]

9 years ago

With the General Election fast approaching, we feel that there are still some issues of national importance that need to be addressed. We have taken it upon ourselves to give the following 12 election issues a platform on which to stand.  1. The Intoxicating Hollandaise Act 2017 The fundamental law stating that brunch, and consequently brunch menus, […]

9 years ago

If you’ve spent any time at all meandering around the city centre recently, you’ll have noticed something: Dublin now belongs to our feathery overlords, the seagulls. They do what they like, when they like, and we are mere inconveniences standing in their way. They’re losing the run of themselves entirely.  Don’t believe us? See how you feel […]

9 years ago

It might seem like July out there at the moment but as we know all too well, the winter chill is never too far away. To be honest though, we don’t really mind as it opens up a whole host of fashion options. The single most important purchase you’ll make this season is a decent […]

9 years ago

Google has revealed the inner wants and musings of a nation after releasing a list of the top searched for items of the year in Ireland. To be expected, Dublin persons, events and news stories featured heavily in the top search terms. Conor McGregor, Bruce Springsteen, Pat Hickey and Dublin Bus all rate highly, but the top spot goes to Euro 2016, confirming that […]

9 years ago

One of the most intriguing bars we’ve seen in awhile has just opened in Stoneybatter – say hello to The Barbers. The lifelong dream of owner Chris Darby, this old-fashioned spot is half pub, half barbers, with a hair dressing chair in a small room just off the bar where you can have a shave and a hair cut while […]

9 years ago