If the idea of a stranger hugging you is your worst nightmare, I’d suggest that you stop reading right about now… Yesterday, we received an email from Hugs for Health & Happiness saying that we had missed out on a key Valentine’s weekend event for singles – the cuddle party. “What’s a cuddle party?!”, you ask. Well… […]

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Did somebody say CHOCOLATE?! Don’t worry about Lent – it’s Valley’s Day weekend so you get a free pass! Bean and Goose Chocolate will be selling a range of limited edition products in the beautiful Garden Flower Shop, Cows Lane, Dublin 8 all day today. The special Valentine’s menu will include dreamy truffle combinations like white chocolate and cardamom, apricot and rosemary, almond and hazelnut […]

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It’s Valentine’s Day on Sunday and it’s got everybody in the mood for popping the question (although most people seem to think that’s a cringeworthy cliché). One such person caught up in that spirit is a woman named Lucy, who proposed to her beau Alex via this banner in front of Des Kelly Interiors. A proposal […]

10 years ago

To whom this may concern, I am writing this open letter to everyone who has ever heard the following question: ”But you’re so great, how on earth are you single?” This question is both arbitrary and superfluous and makes neither party feel pleasant, happy or simply like they’re doing anything right. In the olden days, finding […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever ridden in a Dublin taxi, you’ll know that our chatty drivers are rich founts of wisdom. Sometimes. In this series of videos produced by Rothco called Taxi Driver Report, topical issues are explored by posing questions to cabbies who, because of their constant interactions with passengers, supposedly make the perfect mouthpieces for public opinion. In […]

10 years ago

We get sent in a fair few infographics here, some interesting and some so utterly awful that they get written about in a different way altogether – thankfully, this one definitely falls into the former category. Compiled by Barry at Loyes Diamonds, who explains that this Sunday is not only Valentine’s Day but also ‘World Marriage Day’ […]

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This infographic reveals the top Valentine’s date nightmares that drive Irish people crazy. Conducted by Just-Eat.ie, the survey found the top three worst things about going out for a date on Valentine’s Day, which are: getting stuck beside couples who indulge in excessive public displays of affection (30%), being within earshot of a couple having a cringe-worthy conversation (28%), and having to sit beside couples that […]

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Don’t think that mammy doesn’t know what you get up while you’re in Dublin. Here are 7 places you can go to get your ash on today. The Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street It’s not for amateurs. The Carmelite Church, Whitefriar Street It’s rare enough that Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s week – so now is your chance […]

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If you’re a Father Ted lover (and I’m betting you are cos you clicked on that headline) you’ll surely be familiar with Father Todd Unctious. Played by Gerard McSorley, the touchy-feely priest appeared in the classic Christmas episode of the Channel 4 series, impersonating a college mate of Ted’s in order to get his hands […]

10 years ago

A new survey has just revealed what guys and gals don’t want for Valentine’s Day, and we’ve a feeling many of you may want to reconsider your plans. Carried out by Durex Ireland as part of their Cut The Clichés campaign, the condom company surveyed 1,000 Irish adults to find out what were the worst, most clichéd presents they could […]

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Want to profess your love for each other without being able to hear every word the couple beside you are saying? Forget the crowded wining and dining of Valentine’s Day this year, and do something a little bit different. Here are five inventive things you can do together over the coming days, without following the crowd… Moga Yoga Monday 15 February, €10/€5 […]

10 years ago

It’s the question that PLAGUES single people at this time of year. Well, no it doesn’t really. And most single people we’ve heard from don’t seem to care much for Valentine’s Day one way or another. But still, it’s an interesting question: is it ever a good idea to go on a first date during Valentine’s weekend? On […]

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