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 […]

10 years ago

Enough with those beaten up brown yokes you’ve been stuck in since September ’15 – it’s time to invest in a brand spanking new pair of boots. Why? Because you deserve it, obvs, but also because our Irish climate prohibits the wearing of anything open-toed 99% of the time, making boots our go-to shoe. We’ve done the hard work, you […]

10 years ago

You know your mum is cooler than all the other mums.  She knows songs the other mams don’t know, she drinks in craft beer pubs, she wears things that strike the right balance between cutting-edge and not embarrassing the bejaysus out of you. So surely she deserves something better than a scented candle, right? Have […]

10 years ago

They said it was going to LASH yesterday – and instead we got sunshine in abundance, until the night fell. Sure, there was snow in other parts of the country, but here in the capital we couldn’t have wished for a finer spring day. So will the dismal weekend forecast hold true for Sunday? Good news: apparently not! […]

10 years ago

If I only had a few hours to show somebody about Dublin I’d choose a weekend (naturally) and bring them for brunch and a walk by the sea. Two things we do particularly well, and two of the many things that make the city so special.  And though there are plenty of ways to tackle this combo, you’d […]

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

Oh, hey sailor.  If you’ve been down around the quays over the past few days, you’ve probably noticed the massive tall ship that’s been dwarfing everything around it. It’s called The Eagle, and its crew has been sailing for 20 days from the Coastguard Academy over in Connecticut – taking in high drama on the high seas, on a craft […]

10 years ago

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that dogs are potentially our favourite beings, and maybe the best things to exist. Ever. And what’s deadly for those of us who dwell in the capital is that you’re never more than 30 minutes away from a spot where you can let your best pal roam free, safely, off the lead. […]

10 years ago

Life in the Big Shmoke can be overwhelming at times, so we’re helping you keep your stress in check. This week we’re looking at group events organised by the website Meet-Up, specifically ones designed to help you relax, so you can avoid the high blood pressure, weight gain and sleep difficulties that can arise from stress. Here […]

10 years ago

This was a particularly exciting Father’s Day for me. My partner, Amy, is 22 weeks pregnant – and as a devoted member of the dads-to-be club, I’m an excited WRECK of a person. Today was a chance to reflect not only on what’s ahead, but also the things I’ve copped on to since we first found […]

10 years ago

There are two kinds of burrito eaters in this world. Those who turn up the spice, and those who don’t. Ask yourself: who do you want to be? Dublin’s romance with burritos began not too long ago, but already there are hundreds of combinations for every mood, every craving, every notion. Here is our Ultimate Burrito Scale.  0 – 20: Weak What’s […]

10 years ago

When we’re planning getaway weekends, we rarely think about all the great places right here on our little island worth visiting; places like the gorgeous Belfast. With so much to do and see up yonder, there’s really no reason not to go. Plus, with it being so close, you’re there in a jiffy and you won’t have spend a fortune.   So […]

10 years ago