Looking for something different to do this Valentine’s Day? Trying to avoid people and do something that’s actually… y’know… fun? Well it turns out Dublin has our back once more, and actually has quite a lot of alternative things to do on the weekend that shall not be named. Here’s our pick of the best nine. 1. […]

10 years ago

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

Located just to the south of our wonderful capital, Wicklow is absolutely bustling with amazing sights, sounds, tastes, smells and people. Some of them you’ll never have heard of – and some of them you’ll know, but have never fully appreciated. Either way, here are 11 reasons to hit up the Garden of Ireland right […]

10 years ago

I’ve stumbled across many review sites or forums where people have argued about the best kebab in Dublin.  The usual names that pop up are Zaytoon or Iskanders and while both are excellent, there’s one little known spot that trumps them both.  Passion4Food is on Clanbrassil Street and despite having a pretty horrendous name, no website and almost no social media presence, they’re geniuses when it comes to […]

10 years ago

Wikipedia is 15 years old today, so let’s take a moment to celebrate it. The world’s largest online encyclopaedia has always been there for us, whether it was giving us a copy ‘n’ paste answer to a college assignment or settling a pub argument over the name of the dog in The Snapper.  But sometimes you won’t find the […]

10 years ago

It’s nearly two years since he played in an Irish jersey, but the name ‘Brian O’Driscoll’ still commands a special level of respect from Irish people – one that’s usually reserved for the likes of Marty Morrissey, Mr Tayto and the rebels of 1916. And in his latest blog post, he shows just how much of an inspirational battler he was […]

10 years ago

Bosco is truly a legacy that will live with us forever.  The tiny, genderless puppet was the first best friend of most young children in Ireland during the late ’80s and early ’90s, and with 386 shows made in total during that time on a continuous loop – Bosco almost seemed like one of the family. We will never […]

10 years ago

They say the best way to a someone’s heart is through their stomach, and let’s face it – it’s the truth… However, preparing a Valentine’s Day meal is both as daunting as the Leaving Cert and as foreboding as the Titanic. But with these simple steps, anyone can act the chef and all is not […]

10 years ago

Even though most of the city seems to be obsessed with coffee these days, it’s tea that most of us grew up with. While coffee will wake you up and energise you, sometimes you just wanna chill out with mates with your hands wrapped around a cuppa. If you’re looking for some the best surroundings […]

10 years ago

This is brilliant. If you cast your mind back to secondary school Irish aural exams, you may have a vague memory of Bart Simpson making an appearance in one section. A band that named An Criú Craiceáilte decided to use that piece of audio in a tune called ‘Is Maith Liom Techno’ and the result was pure genius. And here we thought […]

10 years ago

People around the Cineworld area of Parnell Street have been tweeting and sharing dramatic footage of a car seeming to explode and going on fire in the last hour. Dublin Fire Brigade is on the scene and have it under control, explaining that it was magnesium mixing with water that caused what sounded like small explosions while a blaze and […]

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