We shall never tire of seeing old Irish foods blitzed, beaten and pulped into modern creations. And this new creation from Gourmet Burger Kitchen really takes the… um… biscuit. So what is it then? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds – all the flavours of a Jacob’s Mikado, turned into a swirly, creamy concoction: coconut, strawberry, […]

10 years ago

It’s a sad day for all of those who enjoy a trip out to Capel Street’s most famous haunt. Dublin’s answer to the Star of Bethlehem – the glowing Pantibar sign – is in fear of extinction, after the council decided that it detracted from the aesthetics of the area. And so Panti Bliss – owner of […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing we really and truly love talking about, it’s chicken wings. One of the most tasty, flavour-diverse and satisfying foods you can order in this city, it’s also one of the most divisive topics – our list last year saw some serious barneys kicking off in the comments. But nonetheless, it’s time to […]

10 years ago

When we arrived at St. James’s Gate, our names were taken by a security guard who drily informed us we were the first to arrive at the hidden away bar that evening – it turned out that he was just an incredibly sarcastic guy. We entered The Open Gate Brewery at 6pm on a sunny Thursday to find it buzzing with folks enjoying after-work drinks […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday, you’ve got the thirst, and nowt but a cold cocktail will quench it. Check out our selection of nine of Dublin’s nicest cocktails from across the city. Methinks a cocktail crawl may be necessary this weekend… 1. Mexican Bulldog – Xico The Mexican bulldog is somewhat of a trademark for Xico. Not only do you get a frozen margarita but you […]

10 years ago

As soon as all the major wedding stuff is sorted you can finally get going on the fun bit: getting creative with a bit of savvy DIY! Now there’s no need to be scared of the thought of DIY. We’re not suggesting you go out and buy a Black and Decker workbench and matching power […]

10 years ago

You’ve heard about the Titanic Museum, and the Black Cab Tours, and the Odyssey Arena. And so on and so forth. So let’s leave the obvious candidates to one side and – from the more off-the-beaten track suggestions, to the best places to eat and drink – check out this selection of 17 damn good reasons to head North. 1. Five […]

10 years ago

Belfast has always been a city that has attracted our interest.  Historical, cultural and jam packed full of hundreds of things to do – it’s screaming out for a day trip. Whether you’re a foodie, a creative or a lover of all things scenic, Belfast has just the thing for you. And, to make life easier for yourself, we’ve only gone […]

10 years ago

As you may have noticed from the last few weeks of First Dates Ireland, awkward moments are inevitable. Tonight’s instalment is no exception.  In this clip from the show, dater Sean is in the process of telling a story to his prospective ladyfriend about his twin brother Barry when said prospective ladyfriend gets his name wrong, before quickly trying to pass […]

10 years ago

It wouldn’t really be Ireland if we didn’t all rush towards the nearest barbecue at the first hint of sunshine, and tell all our friends to come over RIGHT THIS INSTANT before it starts to rain. What many of us don’t know, however, is that there’s much more of an art to the humble garden grill than merely […]

10 years ago

Dublin. It just can’t be bate. And never is that more apparent than on a day like today. So here, to make you all misty-eyed and full of LOVE, is a small selection of the many, many reasons why this city is just the best. 1. The buskers on Grafton Street Amplified or unamplified, love […]

10 years ago

Confirming what we already knew (see the name of our website), Dublin has been named one of the best coastal cities in the world. In a study recently carried out by Chicago Line Cruises, Dublin was given 11th place in the top 25 of the greatest coastal cities on the globe – just one place behind New York […]

10 years ago