Choosing where to get married can be a toughie – and in this case we don’t even mean the venue. After all, there are feckloads of things to consider. Where are the bride and groom from? Where’s easiest for family and friends to get to? (Don’t forget your nanny has bad knees.) Where has the best […]

10 years ago

Anyone who says that easter eggs are only for children can jog the fuck on. They’re eggs made of chocolate, like, what kind of weirdo could say no to that? Instead of going for the standard 3 eggs for a tenner in your local supermarket, get a bit more inventive with some of these cool […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to forget that Dublin is a treasure trove of trivia, hidden gems and long-lost stories – particularly as we get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of city life. But a new book, which hits the shelves today, should help us rediscover the low-key beauty all over again. Dublin Strolls is written […]

10 years ago

Morrissey was in Dublin last night and it seems he tried his hand at pulling a pint. The frontman of The Smiths popped into Thomas House yesterday evening, because of course he frequents alt music bars and drinks craft beer. Check him out below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Griffin (@agriffinphoto) on Mar 3, […]

10 years ago

Thinking about getting to the cinema more? If so, this short list might be of interest to you. We’ve had a bit of a nose around local cinema listings for the next few weeks and found a few vintage offerings that are really worth seeing on the big screen, especially if you’ve never seen them before. Here are our cinematic offerings… 1. Billy Elliot Where: Happenings, […]

10 years ago

Limerick – you’re a gem. But jam-packed with shams, greasy chips, giant grannies and Top Pizza, there’s so much to this city that the capital couldn’t possibly hold a candle to. Sorry Dubs, but there’s no arguing with a list like this… 1. Tommy Mac the accordion player There isn’t a person in Limerick who hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

Fancy an after-work pint today, but tired of the same ol’ black shtuff? We’ve got you covered. We’ve assembled a list of spots to enjoy these sunny afternoons with the tastiest brews in hand. 1. Brooklyn Lager – Against the Grain This was the first ever pub opened by The Cottage Group (Galway Bay Brewery) in Dublin […]

10 years ago

You may have noticed that Dublin has recently been sporting some new looks as of late. And that’s because, well, it has. Trendy and beautiful new restaurants seem to be popping up each week, leaving us even more spoilt for choice than we were before. We decided to list them out, to show you […]

10 years ago

As anybody trying to get on the property ladder knows, Dublin is a bit of a nightmare at the moment with a serious shortage of supply when it comes to new houses.  One area that is exploding in popularity is Dublin 8 as it welcomes young professionals, families and new arrivals to the city.  Only […]

10 years ago

Sod the detractors that say it’s a lot to spend on a dress you’re only going to wear once – we’re talking quality over quantity here, people. Be that as it may, you don’t have to go too crazy when it comes to your outfit for the big day. And these suggestions might just help […]

10 years ago

There’s something ritual-like about taking a poo. It’s nice to entertain yourself for the process, perhaps read a good book or send a few Snapchat selfies to your pals whilst the business is ongoing. The most important thing has to be the atmosphere though. There’s nothing quite like your own home but when you just can’t make it home – here […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s finest and most fascinating buildings have been unlocked for the annual Open House Festival this weekend.  There are walking tours, screenings and more than 100 locations to explore today and tomorrow.  We’ve picked out some of the festival highlights for your touring pleasure.  1. Have a snoop around Facebook’s European HQ  This is definitely top of our list. The […]

10 years ago