Galway is small but extraordinary. And the only way to explore it is on foot.  It’s so easy to access from anywhere else in the country, with the train dropping you off literally in the heart of the city.  Rain, hail or shine – the place is bloody gorgeous, and here’s why… 1. Eyre Square The minute you leave the […]

10 years ago

We all know how carried away Cork people get with their own greatness, but to be fair to them they have a point.  Cork city is an absolute gem; a picturesque hub on The River Lee that proudly boasts its very own way of doing things. Sorry Dublin, but we’ve got 15 unreal reasons why Cork should […]

10 years ago

Oh, 2006. When men were men and scooby doos were currency.  Better times, easier times. We wanted to honour that great year with a flashback more flamboyant than the Saint Patrick Day’s parade. Enjoy, and don’t forget to wb xoxo 1. Tying your hair in a scrunchy to before running some important errands You know shit’s going down […]

10 years ago

There’s an unspoken stigma surrounding Irish holidays – making them out as boring, playing it safe, average, unexciting and basic.  Perhaps it’s all those family staycations we took as children. With the stale-smelling caravan, itchy wetsuits and hours of self-amusement.  Is this what inspires people to choose a holiday in Marbella over one in Ireland? Maybe, but I’m telling you to ditch Spain, ditch […]

10 years ago

We’ve all done it. We’ve all regretted it. But deep down, we’ve all loved it. There really is nowhere quite like Coppers – and part of the Harcourt Street charm boils down to the sheer predictability of the playlist, particularly as the end of the night grows near. Whenever the hell that may be. Here […]

10 years ago

Every year, around the end of August, fans, families and hopeful flora flock in their thousands to the county town of Kerry and head to the infamous tented Dome, home to the Rose of Tralee. In the belly of the beast, we spot people from all over the globe, cheering on their respective personified wildlife, thorns and all. The first […]

10 years ago

Craving some chips? Well, maybe you weren’t originally, but you definitely are now! *evil laugh* The topic of chippers, and chipper chips, is one that often comes up on the streets of Dublin – and in the Lovin Dublin offices – and it’s time to put the debate to rest. Below are what we reckon are some […]

10 years ago

Comic-lovers, rejoice! Today marks the release of a brand new series from DC Comics, All Star Batman, illustrated by Irish artist Declan Shalvey, along with his super talented American missus, Jordie Bellaire. But how exactly did an Ennis lad end up illustrating comics for DC – and not only comics, in general, but All Star Batman, set to be one […]

10 years ago

Once summer comes around on our humble little island, nothing can keep us away from the magical metropolis that is Killarney, situated right in the heart of County Kerry.  The Kingdom lives up to its name in every respect, and we are just thrilled to be even considered its loyal subjects. The perfect spot for a weekend away or even […]

10 years ago

As a vegetarian (or ‘pescatarian’, if you want to get technical) going on four years, I’m always on the search for nice spots in cities with delish meat-free options. I hate anything bland, though, so it takes an especially tasty dish to satisfy my tastebuds.  I want loads of flavour, texture, and a bit of spice.  You too? Well, add these […]

10 years ago

It’s another miserable day out there, yet there is one benefit to all those cold faces and wet feet – you’ve the perfect excuse for a tall cup of delicious hot chocolate. When it comes to warm chocolatey goodness, we don’t mess around – much like the rest of the population. So here are 11 of the very […]

10 years ago

It’s Sunday and you deserve a treat, and what better treat is there than a durty doughnut? It is our humble opinion that one of these greasy feckers will immeasurably improve your day and help you better cope with the week ahead. To prove our point, we thought we’d show you some of the most tempting […]

10 years ago