The weekend always manages to slip by way too quickly. Sunday evening comes around and you’re left staring at a wall, thinking about the meaning of life. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyways, if you want to make your weekend last and feel longer take note of these simple, simple steps. 1. Make a plan Whether […]
9 years ago
If you’ve taken the short stroll down Fade Street in recent months then you’ve surely walked right past Idlewild – whether you actually noticed it, however, is a different story. The little cocktail joint may have been open since May 27 but it hasn’t been shouting for your attention, its name isn’t even written above the door, having only a […]
9 years ago
As we were scoping out Umi’s new location on Rathmines Road Lower, just minutes before it opened its doors for the very first time, a small crowd was already gathering outside. Having been in business for the last three years on Dame Street, the falafel makers have opened this new location to meet the growing demand for their fresh Middle Eastern cuisine. Just like in the original Umi, here […]
9 years ago
Looking for things to fill your evenings that don’t involve pints? Save your wallet and head some turmoil by opting for something slightly less boozy and slightly more wholesome. Here’s our pick of the best of the month. 1. Go see ‘Eamonn (from Menswear)’ Directed by RTE’s Claire O’ Reilly, who recently won the Spirit […]
9 years ago
Nothing bores me to death quite like sports, and with the most of the nation glued to The Olympics right now, it’s a stressful time for folks like me. But I know I can’t possibly be the only one feeling this. Right? Right?! If you’re anything like me, you should be familiar with the following things… 1. Making the mistake of […]
9 years ago
We all know that Galway is a serious force when it comes to food – rivalling San Sebastian for most Michelin stars per capita, and generally serving up culinary excellence and innovation on every corner. So it’s no surprise that just outside the city centre, in the perfect surrounds of Salthill, you’ll find perhaps […]
9 years ago
So you’ve left the shticks behind, only to brave the Big Shmoke, the glorious capital of the island of Ireland. Mammy’s a wee bit sad to see you go but she’s afraid for you more than anything. Sure what could you be getting up to up there? How will you get home in the dark? Where will you shop for […]
9 years ago
One of our favourite things about Dublin is that is is constantly supplying us with brand new cafés, restaurants and bars to check out. From fine dining to a cosy new local, it’s hard to keep up with all the new openings around this fair city of our. Well, worry not! Because we are happy to do […]
9 years ago
Ever sit back, look around your lacklustre office and wonder how much greater we had it back in primary school? You are not alone my friend. We had it pretty good back then – and here are 17 ways life could be so much easier if we learned from our glorious pasts. 1. You’d have […]
9 years ago
Everybody knows that feeling. You probably started getting it back in your school days, that sense of impending doom that you get when you know your weekend ends tonight. It’s even worse when you’re coming back from holidays. But you don’t have to be a helpless victim to that sinking feeling in your stomach. Using […]
9 years ago
This debate has been going on for YEARS. Will it ever be settled? Who knows. But, personally, it’s Southside or no side at all. 1. Our canal is a whole lot grander than its “royal” Northside cousin View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristin (@cristinlarkin) on Apr 5, 2015 at 1:29pm PDT […]
9 years ago
You only have to look around you at the moment to see just how stunning Dublin is looking as we move fully into Autumn. The weather might be getting colder but the scenery more than makes up for it. We are absolutely blessed that we have the seaside, numerous parks and mountains on our doorstep so […]
9 years ago