No matter how many times we see it, this never gets old. Every year on St Patrick’s Day, buildings and monuments around the world are lit up in green, as all eyes around the world are cast upon our little island. The Tourism Ireland Global Greening initiative was a roaring success once again this year, and […]
9 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 […]
9 years ago
This year’s St Patrick’s Festival is genuinely bigger than ever, covering all bases from theatre to music to food to sport. There is quite literally something for everyone, no mean feat. We had a look at the impressive list of events, and scoped out some of the coolest and best things for you to check out […]
9 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 […]
9 years ago
Conor McGregor is currently involved in Budweiser’s Dream Big ad campaign, and here’s a look behind the scenes when the fighter returned to his childhood home of Crumlin. The 27-year-old speaks about what it feels like to return to the place after achieving such heights of success. He also talks about being able to with the director […]
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Not long now ’til the whole country checks out mentally for a few days, to celebrate some shnakes being banned from our little island… It can be tricky deciding where to go, particularly when town can be so packed and you’ve got a crew on the hustle. So here are a few suggestions, just make sure you […]
9 years ago
You’re engaged – ARGH! And while planning your wedding is going to be more fun than stressful, we promise (well, we hope), by the end of it you WILL have an honorary qualification in event management. Now, you know the way when you’re trying to cook a Sunday roast and it’s not the individual parts that […]
9 years ago
Did you know that when Hozier wrote Take Me To Church, he wasn’t actually making any deep and meaningful statements about our theological and sociological backgrounds? He was, in fact, just asking for someone to bring him to The Church on Mary Street for a pint and a bite to eat. True story. Well, not […]
9 years ago
If you’re after a shit cool, alternative and ridiculously Instagrammable wedding venue, prepare to fall madly in love with Co. Westmeath’s Mount Druid. Christ this place – if you were to imagine the best location to throw the biggest, most important party of your life, we have a feeling it wouldn’t be too far off […]
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This is Torben Sondergaard, a baker from Denmark. He’s also the leader of the Last Reformation – a church that claims certain diseases and disorders are caused by ‘demons’ in the body. He’s also amassed a fairly significant following by convincing people he can expel these demons from people by praying for them. And he’s hosting a three-day workshop in a secret […]
9 years ago
Looks like Hozier’s in town at the moment, at least he was last night when he got up on stage at The Sugar Club. The star from Greystones went in front of the club’s audience as the soul-funk-rap band that he used to work with, ZASKA, were performing for the launch of their single ‘Got To Go’. The legend that he is, he […]
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Bray Jazz Festival returns from 29 April to 1 May for its 17th year, with another packed programme. You can expect plenty of jazz from leading international players as well as some of Ireland’s top improvisers. Bray Jazz has previously been described as “one of the very best small jazz festivals in Europe”, and that’s no lie. Here […]
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