Ah Kilkenny CITY – for yes, it is indeed a city – has quite a lot to offer. So much, in fact, that some would say that the nation’s former capital is on a par with its current one. That’s why, today, we’ve handed the keys of the site over to a native – local lady […]

10 years ago

Owning a nightclub is seriously good business, it would appear – provided that nightclub happens to be one of the biggest and most successful in the country. The company behind Copper Face Jacks posted profits of €4.84m, which is equivalent to… Close to €100,000 per week Close to €14,000 every single day  Just over €500 per hour […]

10 years ago

The cool dudes at Cheap Trick are in the process of making their second issue, and they need your help… They’re putting together a crowdsourced piece literally mapping out people’s personal experiences of Dublin. Inspired by the Mapping Manhattan project, they want to create a collection of individuals stories, thus creating a collaborative portrait of the city, pieced together […]

10 years ago

We’ve got a pretty special city right here, y’know. From the people to the places, from the food to the drinks, and from the cafés to the parks, we’re bursting with uniqueness and hope and promise that needs to be shared with the world. Here’s why. 1. The vernacular We have a peculiar way of […]

10 years ago

It’s sunny. It’s Thursday. It’s time. Sure, it could be a little bit warmer out there – but who knows when we’re going to see a cloudless sky again? Get in. 10. Blackbird Beautiful décor, a fantastic selection of drinks and a top location make Blackbird a great meeting spot – and topping it all off is […]

10 years ago

With the McGregor Vs Diaz fight taking place late this Saturday night/early Sunday morning, most of your regular spots to watch a fight won’t be showing it.  However, you might be able to watch the big showdown in one of the following spots… 1. The Living Room One of the city’s best sports bars and the self-proclaimed ‘home of UFC in Dublin’, The […]

10 years ago

Irish summers are just the best. Ludicrously long days, dreamy lazy evenings and some of the best music festivals in the world. And no, we’re not just saying that. Ireland’s festivals are some of the most spectacular and easy-going – and they cater to absolutely everyone’s needs. Buying your ticket now (and peer pressuring your mates […]

10 years ago

Considering that Ireland originated as a fine, Catholic country, it’s a given that the number of cousins an Irish person may have could be well in their hundreds, if not thousands. And due to this vast, vast number of kids running around the house, it was often the case that their respective parents loaded them off […]

10 years ago

The Dublin institution that is Copper Face Jacks celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday and there was an outpouring of love for shifting hotspot online. Fans of the capital’s most popular nightclub took to the internet to explain why it continues to endure and express their love for the joint with all its quirks. See what they they had […]

10 years ago

Coppers is turning 20 this weekend, so naturally they kicked off their celebrations last night with balloons, cake and a Damien Dempsey gig…  Only a couple of hours to go till we kick off our birthday celebrations ???????????? ???? #Coppers doors from 10pm tonight! pic.twitter.com/VJklgeV4ap — Copper Face Jacks (@CopperFaceJacks) April 14, 2016 And what a glorious […]

10 years ago

As if giving out free drinks to their loyal fans wasn’t enough… Coppers are having one hell of a birthday bash tonight to celebrate turning 20. Joining them will be Damien Dempsey, and the Newstalk Off The Ball team – who in turn will be bringing along football legends Brian Kerr and Ian Harte, rugby star Gordon D’Arcy, […]

10 years ago

Well this is going to be bloody chaotic. Coppers is turning 20 this weekend, and they’re marking the occasion in a way that’s a bit like unleashing Harry Styles on to the floor of a One Direction convention: by serving free booze. Its birthday celebrations will be kicking off this evening, with a Newstalk Off […]

10 years ago