The Dublin housing market has lost the run of itself a little bit. So, we’ve been trying our best to try help out the people of the world by finding out some hidden gems on the market. It’s not easy, but someone has to do it.  We hope we’ve made life a little easier for […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably walked past houses that look like 34 Merton Drive hundreds of times in Dublin without thinking they’re anything special.  Htowever, his house has undergone a loving makeover, making the most of the space to open up the property and turn it into a house worth over €1 million. Having said that, the price probably tells you more about the horrendous lack […]

10 years ago

There is no end in sight for the Luas driver strikes, as it has just been announced there will be six days of industrial action this June. Siptu confirmed today that the strikes will take place on June 2 (3pm), 3 (9am), 7 (9am), 8 (9am), 9 (3pm) and 10 (3pm).  However, they will not stop for entire days, but rather 4-hour […]

10 years ago

As anybody trying to get on the property ladder knows, Dublin is a bit of a nightmare at the moment with a serious shortage of supply when it comes to new houses.  One area that is exploding in popularity is Dublin 8 as it welcomes young professionals, families and new arrivals to the city.  Only […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably seen tram cafes in other cities around the world, and now we can add Dublin to the list. In Brussels, Melbourne and Berlin they’re mobile restaurants where you dine while travelling along the tracks – however our very own Tram Cafe has a permanent home in Wolfe Tone Square. Given the trouble the Luas has had  linking up the two lines, it’s […]

10 years ago

Hundreds of thousands of people are running the Red Bull Wings for Life World Run today, in 32 locations across the globe. Both professional and amateur runners run alongside each other in a bid to outpace the moving finishing line in the shape of the Catcher Car. International sports personalities and celebrities worldwide have rallied to sign up […]

10 years ago

Luas works are well underway across the city, as they link up the Green and Red line. And with roadworks taking up most of the city centre, it’s hard to miss them as you go about your day.  However on Twitter yesterday, Shawna from Sex Siopa shared a first glimpse of the new cross city Luas… The […]

10 years ago

Major construction to the Luas Red Line kicked off on May 21 – and it, in turn, is going to cause some changes for the following weeks. So if you’re a regular on that line, you may want to take note of a few things… All stops from Abbey Street to The Point are closed These stops include Abbey Street, Busáras, Connolly, George’s […]

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

While many might percolate their own in the morning and thermos it, sometimes nothing beats a nice, friendly place to sit down and enjoy a hot drink, especially if you’ve to be active in the city before 8am. Not all great coffee houses open before 8am however and going on a hunt in the early […]

10 years ago

Dublin Bus employees are requesting a pay increase of up to 30% over a number of years, to bring their wages in line Luas staff. The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) are bringing the pay claim to the Labour Court today. According to The Journal, the general secretary of the NBRU Dermot O’Leary said that the recent dispute between Luas […]

10 years ago

In the market for a new gaff? “Always!” we hear you cry. Despite the Dublin housing crisis being the way it is, we believe that there are some great spots waiting for you if you look hard enough, and we’ve done the hard part by finding you a few. Hopefully one of the spots below are just […]

10 years ago