It’s January 2nd and, chances are, you have high hopes to become healthier over the coming twelve months. Also, your bank balance has probably taken a battering over the festive season so the life-transforming gym membership might have to wait for a few more weeks. Worry not, as one simple step could solve both of these worries…. […]
9 years ago
Perched on the sixth and seventh floors of a building on Hanover Quay – this two bedroom penthouse is a dream come true. Complete with a rooftop terrace right in the heart of Grand Canal Dock and some of the best views around, this gaff couldn’t be any more perfect. Priced at €650,000, 21 Hanover Riverside […]
9 years ago
Christmas is a time for being manicured within an inch of your life – it’s crucial. With so many parties, nights out and people to see, your nails gotta be lookin’ their absolute best. It’s a busy time, so book ahead to avoid disappointment – here are five reliable Dublin salons to get your nails done […]
9 years ago
People are incredibly angry and frustrated by the government’s reaction to the current situation at Apollo House. Having been occupied by activist group Home Sweet Home to house Dublin’s at risk homeless, especially during the winter months, the city council has granted permission to demolish the building. The receivers of the building are at the High Court this […]
9 years ago
Ingredients 4 Sweet Potatoes 2 Onions 2 Normal Potatoes 2 Cloves Garlic Chicken Stock (Or Veg If You Are A Veggie) Coriander Creme Fraiche As much as we would like to believe that there is a small bit of summer coming back the sad reality is that it is probably all gone and we need […]
9 years ago
This week we decided to cast our city spotlight on O’Connell Street, one of the most historically important streets in the capital. O’Connell Street served as a prominent backdrop to monumental events including the Dublin Lockout gatherings, the 1916 Rising and the Irish Civil War to name a few. It boasts some of Dublin’s most […]
9 years ago
Casual dining has become so huge in Dublin that I haven’t eaten in a proper fancy restaurant in ages that actually serves you wine in a nice wine glass and gives you proper napkins rather than kitchen paper. My sister was up visiting me recently and we decided to go somewhere nice before heading to […]
9 years ago
Not sure what to do for the weekend? Check out our top picks from a dose of Irish history to a disco fabulous brunch…. Pigment This photography exhibition profiling tattoo art and artists is running all week and finishing up on Sunday. Check it out on their Facebook page, the exhibition takes place in The Library Project […]
9 years ago
Ingredients Fresh Crab Meat Avocado Sourdough Bread Eggs Chili Coriander Creme Fraiche The way we eat in summer always changes. I don’t know about you but I’m always over the heavy shit that we pile into our bodies in winter and light to change up my diet. I can’t say there is any big scientific […]
9 years ago
The docks are fast becoming the most desirable places for people to work in the capital. Google, Facebook and many start ups have their offices down there which has helped coin the groan inducing term of “The Silicon Docks”. With 10,000s of people working in the area you’d wonder where they could fit more people […]
9 years ago
Last week I talked about how to celebrate 1916. This will be both facetious and serious and limited due to space. There’s what I’d like to happen and there’s what would be acceptable to the rest of the country. Then again, I think the country needs a 10-year time out, from Europe, from deals, from […]
9 years ago
When I was growing up in Dublin I never realised we’d be living through the ‘decade of commemorations’. The first one I remember was the Millennium in 1988, notable for the ‘Hoor in the Sewer’, a sculpture of Anna Livia that sadly became a depository for burger-joint detritus, thanks to it’s accessibility and convenience to […]
9 years ago