You may have spotted children on their way to school on scooters. Maybe you even owned one when you were younger. But would you actually get on one, as an adult? Here at Lovin Dublin we believe that scooters need to become an accepted mode of transport to get around our glorious capital. The stigma […]

10 years ago

Home to some cracking nosh, that ice rink that time, and the Luas Red Line, Smithfield is a neighbourhood with a lot going for it.  And we’ve picked out a few of the best places for you to try the next time you’re knocking around the area, for whatever you’re in the mood to eat or drink. Get […]

10 years ago

The property market is a little all over the place at the minute. Let’s call a spade a spade. BUT, hidden gems do exist, when you look hard enough. We’ve done a little digging and have found a few spots on the market that hopefully won’t entirely break the bank.  1. Maxwell Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 The […]

10 years ago

Every week you’ll find different lunchtime markets popping up under the eaves of buildings, slotted into industrial spaces or along Dublin’s waterways…  The line-up can vary day-to-day, but there are some trusty favourites that pitch their stand week in, week out.  So here’s our pick of five of the best – perfect for any hungry office workers! Ali’s Falafels For […]

10 years ago

Seemingly out of nowhere, flash floods hit Dublin around lunchtime yesterday. You probably saw a few instances of the flooding, but you may have missed this video uploaded by city councillor Ciarán Cuffe, showing the Luas struggling to make its way up a waterlogged Parkgate Street.  Yikes, a bit damp in these parts! pic.twitter.com/D534UySiiV — Ciarán Cuffe (@CiaranCuffe) […]

10 years ago

We do a round up each week of some of the best rental opportunities we can find in the greater Dublin area – and give them the platform they need to find them a loving home. Cause gaffs need lovin’ too.  Who knows, maybe you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in this week’s edition… 1. Bridge […]

10 years ago

Well this is absolutely gas… It seems yesterday’s sunshine really had a great effect on Dublin’s mood. This short video was taken on the Luas Red Line around 10pm last night. Sometimes people blaring tunes on public transport can drive people up the wall, but this time it did quite the opposite! View this post […]

10 years ago

Since its official release in Ireland earlier on today, Pokémon Go has stormed the app market like never seen before. Dublin City Centre has become the hot spot for all of its Irish players, as it’s teeming with rare Pokémon and abundant with Pokéstops – including a few rather odd ones. So whether you’re just starting […]

10 years ago

Making our job easy, once again, the population of Twitter-land are continuing to nail it. We’ve decided to catapult you from our social platform in the hopes that you’ll gain loads of likes, faves and general good tidings. Live long and be gas, friends.  1. Physics with @amyohconnor Hello from Beyoncé where, no lie, a teen gal just vomited so […]

10 years ago

Great news if you’re planning a big family outing sometime soon: kids will soon be getting free public transport in Dublin and beyond. Transport Minister Shane Ross and the CEO of the National Transport Authority Anne Graham made the announcement this morning, stating that children will be able to travel for free with Child Leap Cards at the end […]

10 years ago

If you’re lucky enough to have gotten your hands on some tickets for Longitude Festival this weekend, you’re probably pretty excited… Whether you’re heading along for a day or if you’re going the whole hog, here’s a handy list of all the info you’ll need for the next few days. Opening times Arena Gate Opening Times:Friday – […]

10 years ago

Earlier this morning no Red Line Luas services were operating between Abbey St and The Point, due to a broken down bus on tracks. LUAS: No Red Line Luas services operating between Abbey St & Connolly/The Point – broken down bus on tracks. https://t.co/xIOpAblVS1 — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) July 8, 2016 However, AA Roadwatch have since announced that services […]

10 years ago