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

The city is crawling with traffic of a different kind this weather – namely the flock of 1916 tour buses.  They’re cheap (mostly), informative, and an unbelievably cool way to see the city. And before you think otherwise, they’re definitely not just for tourists.  Treat yo’self and learn something new about our city’s history – but be […]

10 years ago

If you’re planning to head out tonight but are bored with your usual haunts, we’ve got just the thing. We’ve done a round up of some of Dublin’s most recently opened bars, and they look pretty damn good. If you’re heading out anyway tonight, you may as well have a nose around one of these joints.  […]

10 years ago

This place is unreal. We’re not going to go into too much detail, because it only opened tonight and it’s still finding its feet – but we headed down to check it out, and here’s what we do know: It’s called Zozimus (see, we don’t miss a trick); It’s named after a blind Dublin-born ballad-singer, from the early […]

10 years ago

Let’s face it: you deserve a break. And not just that, but you deserve some pretty amazing food, a couple of top-notch drinks and some gorgeous surroundings to boot. Well you’re in luck – because over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the Galway Food Festival is setting up shop in the Capital of the Wesht. […]

10 years ago

With the McGregor Vs Diaz fight taking place late this Saturday night/early Sunday morning, most of your regular spots to watch a fight won’t be showing it.  However, you might be able to watch the big showdown in one of the following spots… 1. The Living Room One of the city’s best sports bars and the self-proclaimed ‘home of UFC in Dublin’, The […]

10 years ago

Ever see a film on a cinema listing and wish you had time to read the book beforehand? Well, now you can.  2016 is promising a whole load of cracking films, to suit everyone from old to ancient – and if you start now, you can make a dent in some of these books before the […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city and be a tourist for the day, and where better to start than the town of kings; Nás na Ríogh. Listed below is just a selection of all of the deadly things Naas has to offer for a quick trip, and why it will make you […]

10 years ago

Irish summers are just the best. Ludicrously long days, dreamy lazy evenings and some of the best music festivals in the world. And no, we’re not just saying that. Ireland’s festivals are some of the most spectacular and easy-going – and they cater to absolutely everyone’s needs. Buying your ticket now (and peer pressuring your mates […]

10 years ago

Want to go for brunch but not sure if you should? If you want a mouthwatering meal that still manages to be healthy, you should head to The Lo-cal Kitchen today. Here’s why. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lo-cal Kitchen™ (@thelo_calkitchen) on Dec 19, 2015 at 6:41am PST As the name […]

10 years ago

Panti Bliss is a legend through and through, and the wider world has taken notice. With her movie Queen of Ireland coming out last year, it seemed that we’d definitely found ourselves a new Irish icon for the ages. But, sure who could blame us? She’s the glammest activist in pink sequins. So here are 13 times over the course of last year […]

10 years ago

We’ve all heard the story of how the owners of Aldi and Lidl are brothers who turned their back on one another to divulge in their individual business ventures – and boy, have we reaped the benefits of that sibling rivalry! Combined, they are the Ikea of the everyday; both daunting and fucking brilliant. Same […]

10 years ago