Katie Sanderson has long been one of my favourite chefs in Dublin. She doesn’t have her own full time restaurant, but be it in her pop up Hare, cooking in the early days of the Fumbally or down in Dillisk, she is inventive in a way few other Irish chefs are. So when Katie cooks you need […]

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Next Wednesday, July 20, we’re teaming up with cinema app, usheru, to host a movie night at The Light House Cinema. Earlier this week we asked you all to help us pick what 80s movie to screen, and with hundreds of votes cast, Beetlejuice was the clear winner. Want to win tickets for yourself and a mate to see this on the big screen? […]

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There’s something undeniably amazing about the thought of living in a large apartment with several rooms on the top floor of a building looking out over a city.  And there’s obviously a reason why penthouses appear in TV shows, movies and music videos all over the world – probably because they represent the high life in every sense of the word. To give […]

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You simply can’t beat a good blow dry. For the price of a nice dinner you get shiny hair for days with a serious pep in your step, as well as compliments left, right and centre Most people already have their go-to spot, but we thought we’d draw up a nifty little list of some of the best salons across the city in case […]

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One of Dublin’s busiest routes for commuter cyclists has been turned into a bus lane. Dublin City Council decided to widen the bicycle lane to accommodate buses on Portbello’s South Richmond Street in an effort to speed up buses. Bike users who travelled on the route were disappointed with the move, with Rathmines having the highest modal share of cycling commuters […]

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There’s nothing worse than heading out for a few drinks and waking up to a bunch of card receipts that make you weep for your lost fortune. The Camden Mile – aka the stretch of bars running from the canal all the way to Dame Street – is always one of the busiest spots in town so we’ve compiled the ultimate list […]

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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 […]

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Rathmines boasts the perfect balance of proximity to town, while also being far enough away from town to escape the madness on weekends.  There are always, always deadly houses going up for rent, sale and shared rooms too – and we’ve picked out the best rooms that you can get your hands on right now. Get […]

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Think you have serious notions? Think again. Because a gin hotel is actually opening in London.  *squeals with glee* The Distillery Hotel will open on December 16 on Portobello Road in West London, with four entire floors dedicated to worshipping gin.  With a 400-litre gin still in the basement, you’ll never be without a deoch.  There’ll also be a ‘Ginstitute‘ (eh, the […]

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If you’re struggling to think of original presents for everyone on your ‘nice’ list this christmas, look no further. Not only are these shops independent, they all offer gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.  So, when you drop cash you know you’re buying something that’ll be remembered. No more pairs of socks or aftershave – give […]

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Ingredients 400g of beef fillet 400g of portobello mushrooms 4 slices of smoked bacon English mustard for brushing the meat 200g of puff pastry 2 cloves of garlic 3 sprigs of thyme 2 eggs yolks Sea salt and cracked black pepper Making a good Beef Wellington can be difficult. You can find yourself facing a […]

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Ah, tis the season for a festive pop-up shop, and this little gem has sprung up in Portobello just in time for all of your gifting needs. It’s by the brilliant brains at April & The Bear, and it’s in situ at the Thirty Four Café, Lennox Street, Portobello. We popped in for a sneak preview last […]

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