Going back to work after a long weekend is hard, so take your mind off it by planning your next trip away. With these options, you could be away again next Friday. But with weekends as short as they are, you don’t want to roam too far. I mean, a trip to Cork, Kerry or even Lahinch […]

10 years ago

Cartographers call it Carrickgollogan; its friends call it Kathy Gallagher. Whatever it’s called, the Lead Mines Way is a few minutes off the M50 and a whole lot of fun. Situated just off the Wicklow Mountains, it has tremendous views from its super-accessible summit. It’s short, it’s surprisingly rewarding, and it’s well marked with information […]

10 years ago

The Dublin rental market is pretty much taking the piss at this point. But it’s listings like this that really make us wonder if 2016 is actually the year of the incoming apocalypse… Yesterday, a mobile home, located in Egansfield, Donabate, Co. Dublin was put up on Daft.ie to rent. Donning the title ‘studio apartment’, this one-bedroom ‘flat’ is going […]

10 years ago

While we’re not saying you have to buff yourselves up like Sly Stallone in his Rambo days, it’s pretty much guaranteed that if you look after yourselves – both mind and body – in the lead-up to your wedding, you’ll enjoy the experience a hell of a lot more. And jaysus, if there was ever a time […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you can forget just how gorgeous Dublin can be, but then along comes something (like this brilliant video by Slava Zhukoff) and you fall in love with the city all over again. Shot around Dublin, Howth and Wicklow, this timelapse will send shivers down your spine. READ NEXT: 5 Dublin Walks That Are Absolutely Perfect On A Sunday

10 years ago

I’m pretty lucky that part of my job is to review brunches around the city, but I was starting to get a little fatigued by it all recently.  As big a First World problem as you’re ever going to hear, but my issue was that the menus were all starting to look the same. Eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, steak & eggs, […]

10 years ago

When you leave Ireland there are plenty of things you miss, but when you move back to the country, there’s lots you only notice for the first time. Growing up in Ireland you simply accept the country the way it is, but live outside the country for awhile and you’ll notice that we do some things a little differently. Here […]

10 years ago

It’s always great to get out in the fresh air at the weekend, especially if you had a few drinks last night. Exercise is good, but quality Instagram shots and boasting on social is even better.  So, why not give one of these walks a lash today? Then you’ll more than deserve a rake of pints […]

10 years ago

It wasn’t until last summer that I really got into podcasts. I nabbed a lift from Berkeley down to Los Angeles and my chauffeur and friend put on Serial for the journey. And, naturally, my life changed forever.  If you haven’t already heard of Serial you have my sincerest condolences. It’s only the most addictive podcast of our […]

10 years ago

Looking for somewhere where you can escape reality this weekend? How about you explore Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford. With its rich culture, admirable amenities and jaw-dropping scenic routes; County Waterford has got a lot going on. It’s so much more than blaas and Mario Rosenstock. And we’re here to tell you why… 1. The views  Let’s just get the obvious […]

10 years ago

Once summer comes around on our humble little island, nothing can keep us away from the magical metropolis that is Killarney, situated right in the heart of County Kerry.  The Kingdom lives up to its name in every respect, and we are just thrilled to be even considered its loyal subjects. The perfect spot for a weekend away or even […]

10 years ago

Like any city, Dublin has got its quirks. If you’re making the move to Dublin sometime soon, or you’ve just arrived, you might find yourself a bit discombobulated by it all. Feel free to take a moment to Google the word ‘discombobulated’.  Now, here are a few important tidbits you should know if you’re going to live […]

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