The Bernard Shaw Is Hosting A Black Books-Themed Night
One of our favourite pubs, The Bernard Shaw, will be hosting a Black Books night in August. While the show itself hasn’t been on our screens for over 12 years, it seems people are still pretty obsessed with it – with over 2,800 people having already clicked attending on the Facebook event page. So far the details about the evening […]
10 years ago
The Luas Red Line Has Re-Opened Four Weeks Ahead Of Schedule
We’re getting that little bit closer to the completion of the Luas Cross City Works, with the new connecting line scheduled to open at the end of 2017. While there have been a fair few disruptions across the city, good news emerged over the weekend that the Red Line has now resumed a full service. The line has […]
10 years ago
13 Tweets That Are Far Too Real If You’re Just Not A Morning Person
Mornings can be grim. I mean, we all aspire to be those bright, sparkly humans who leap out of bed at 6am and do a workout before going to work or college. But, let’s be real: sometimes the slug life chooses you. Here are 13 tweets that will be painfully accurate for anyone in a hate/hate […]
10 years ago
This Dublin Neighbourhood Is Overrun With Rats Right Now
Following Dublin City Council’s news of increasing rat infestations in the city and the surrounding areas, this story shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. But unfortunately, it’s still pretty shocking. Marion Kelly (58), who lives with her daughter and two-year-old grandson in Phibsborough, is spotting the rodents scurrying around her house each and every day, with […]
10 years ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Oh, And The Chapelizod Bypass Is Utterly Fecked As Well
LADS. This is not the time for this kind of bullshit. It’s lashing rain, it’s Wednesday AND we had to look at Pat Hickey in the nip today. Surely we deserve some sort of reprieve. But alas, traffic and transport are cruel forces of nature – and as if the chaos on the M50 and the […]
10 years ago
TRAFFIC: There Are Hour-Long 17km Tailbacks On The M50 – And Disruptions To The Luas Red Line
There’s very little to be happy about as a Dublin commuter this evening. Not only is it lashing rain and muggy and miserable – but the city’s transport systems seem to have been hit with a perfect storm of delays and disruptions. The M50 has been hit with poor visibility and surface water, leading to […]
10 years ago
Free Coffee And Breakfast For One Morning Only – Yes, Really
When does coffee taste its very best? When it’s 100% free, of course. To celebrate the launch of food delivery giant Deliveroo‘s business accounts, the company has decided to give something back and show that they really appreciate your loyal service. How sound. Deliveroo is currently expanding its super successful breakfast service (which operates every Thursday – Sunday) so it’s giving away loads of tasty goodness! Between 7am and […]
10 years ago
PICS: These Luas Hoardings In Cabra Were Given A Lovely Lick Of Paint By Local Students
The Luas Cross City works might be essential – but that doesn’t mean they’re not a bit of an annoyance and an eyesore from time to time. Thankfully, a Youth Project in Cabra made the most of the hoardings that have been placed up around the construction area – and gave them a delightful little […]
10 years ago
You Know You’re In Dublin When… You Hear One Of These 7 Sounds
Ah, Dublin – where the sounds of the city mingle with the roar of the traffic and the endless yammer of construction (when will those Luas works ever be over?!). There are certain sounds you’ll hear in Dublin city that you just won’t hear anywhere else, and we’re not being nostalgic. Love them or loathe them – […]
10 years ago
Dublin’s Pedestrian Plaza Is Being Opposed By A Lobby Group Made Up Of Retailers… Who All Own Car Parks
Plans for Dublin’s beautiful new pedestrian plaza on College Green may face some steely opposition – from car park owners. The Dublin City Traders’ Alliance (DCTA) has been formed as a ‘single-issue’ lobby group, according to the Sunday Times, with a view to opposing traffic changes arising from the Luas Cross City Project and the […]
10 years ago
19 Things That Would Happen If The Olympics Were Held In Dublin
This year’s Olympics in Rio has gotten everything all aflutter, with Irish athletes doing tremendously, and Irish pride at an all-time high. But, this has gotten us thinking – what if the Games were held in Dublin? It’d be quite different altogether. That’s for sure. 1. Dustin would perform the opening ceremony And Irlande Douze […]
10 years ago
Reminder – O’Connell Bridge Is Closed For The Bank Holiday Weekend
O’Connell Bridge will be closed to both eastbound and southbound traffic until Tuesday morning. And traffic in the area is bound to be a nightmare. So, if you’re travelling through the city this Bank Holiday weekend, using public transport is advised. The bridge is closed to facilitate Luas Cross City works. For more information, click here. READ NEXT: PIC: This […]
10 years ago