We’ve got a pretty special city right here, y’know. From the people to the places, from the food to the drinks, and from the cafés to the parks, we’re bursting with uniqueness and hope and promise that needs to be shared with the world. Here’s why. 1. The vernacular We have a peculiar way of […]

10 years ago

Lent is hard. Going cold turkey is harder. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Ireland is only after coming around to the idea that health food doesn’t have to be limp and tasteless to be good for you. The nutritional revolution is in full swing, with help from the several wholesome restaurants and cafés dotted […]

10 years ago

Dublin 8 is one of the trendiest areas of Dublin and it also happens to offer some of the more affordable family homes. We love this house on the South Circular Road because, although it looks a bit vanilla from the outside, when you peek inside you can’t miss the love and care that’s been put into every corner of it.  […]

10 years ago

Sick of the same old pasta dishes every time you cook? Keen to try something a bit different? Say no more. These recipes are simple, won’t break the bank, and you can bring the leftovers (if there is any) in for work the next day. Winning. Buon appetito! 1. Pulled pork spaghetti with barbecue sauce Carbs, pulled pork […]

10 years ago

Dublin is the best place on earth when the sun shines -so it’s always nice to celebrate by knocking back a few cold ones. But, where to? Everyone has their own favourite spot for a few bevvies in the sunshine, so we’ve rounded up a selection of the best across the city just in time for the Bank Holiday […]

10 years ago

Poitín – Ireland’s moonshine – is not for the faint of heart, as you can see in this video. In the latest upload from Dublin-based YouTube channel Facts., the taste testers try the infamously powerful alcoholic beverage and offer their thoughts on how it tastes. Needless to say, opinions vary quite drastically. Check it out above. READ NEXT: 4 Reasons Why Portobello Has A Lot […]

10 years ago

A lot has been written about Portobello on LD before.  Especially on the food and drink front, where countless cool new spots have recently opened up. But there’s a whole lot more going on, and it’s taken me a while as a resident to discover these fun little quirks. Here are just a few I’ve noticed […]

10 years ago

We’re very fond of Featherblade here at LD HQ. Not only did they win Best Newcomer at our awards in 2015 AND Best Restaurant at our Restaurant Awards this year but their steaks are pretty damn delicious too. So naturally, when we heard that they have just added a burger to their menu we were over-the-frickin’-moon. READ: This Brand […]

10 years ago

Looking for something to do in Dublin on a Thursday night? This is just the ticket. The Canal Bank Night Market will be kicking off in Portobello Square from 4pm to 9pm tomorrow evening, June 30. The market is run by Urban Markets in association with Dublin City Council & Canalaphonic Festival. There’ll be plenty of bits […]

10 years ago

The man died when he got into the water by Portobello in Dublin 8 around 4.25am on Saturday June 18. Gardai released a statement saying that the man was about 5’8″ tall, with black hair and was wearing a black and blue shirt. While the death is not being treated as suspicious, Gardai are asking anyone who was in the area […]

10 years ago

I Monelli are offering one lucky winner a €200 voucher to their fab new restaurant on Portobello Road.  That’s a lottttttt of pasta.  If you wanna be a bit more adventurous they have some amazing seafood prepared in traditional Italian methods.  Imonelli is an Italian Restaurant that everyone keeps talking about, after two very successful years of business in […]

10 years ago

We all know by now that that the last thing Dublin is lacking is trendy spots to eat and drink. Regardless, cool new spots and areas to grub seem to keep popping up around the city, as if we NEED more options. But sure look – bring ’em on.  Aungier Street has recently creeped up on us in being […]

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