Just down the road from its sister establishment, Dice Bar, the incredible WUFF and a hop across the river from the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Ellis Street has just welcomed a mysterious new watering hole. “Mysterious?”, you ask. Yes, mysterious. It hasn’t even been named yet… Kieran Finnerty, Dice Bar owner, previous owner of The Voodoo Lounge, Sin É and one of the original founders of […]
9 years ago
One of the trickiest things about choosing a civil ceremony is the fact that you pretty much have to design the whole thing yourselves. The only parts you really have to do are the vows and the signing of the register – the legal bits basically – so if you don’t create a longer ceremony it’ll […]
9 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 […]
9 years ago
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that dogs are potentially our favourite beings, and maybe the best things to exist. Ever. And what’s deadly for those of us who dwell in the capital is that you’re never more than 30 minutes away from a spot where you can let your best pal roam free, safely, off the lead. […]
9 years ago
This month, we’re giving away an amazing night for two in the Merrion Hotel, along with dinner and a specially chosen bottle of wine in The Cellar Bar. To find out more, and to vote for this story to win, see below! Jaki’s story I was looking for my first job in Melbourne and was delighted that […]
9 years ago
Collaborations work – just ask Darren Randolph and Shane Long. That’s why we’ve teamed up with The42.ie to create a handy go-to guide for the Euros – helping you make the most of this month’s footballing feast. Bordeaux has it all. History, culture, local cuisine and – crucially – the Matmut Atlantique stadium, which will host our crucial match against […]
9 years ago
While 99% of us can never hope to afford a house like this one, today we’d like to dream a little and see how the other half live. Set on half an acre of land in Foxrock, this house comes with six bedrooms, manicured gardens and even its own granny flat. No expense has been spared on kitting this […]
9 years ago
Ah, the Gaeltacht. An alternate universe where the cool kids are the ones who went to an Irish speaking primary, and the losers are the ones who don’t put in any effort. A rite of passage for kids growing up in Ireland, Irish College is truly an experience like no other. Here are 18 little […]
9 years ago
Earlier on today, Maser’s Repeal mural on the Project Arts Centre was removed following a series of objections on planning grounds (ahem). You can see photos of the removal here. And the response, somewhat unsurprisingly, has been a mixture of digust, anger and defiance – and nowhere was this more apparent than on Twitter. ?Some focused on the […]
9 years ago
Ah, the Celtic Tiger. However much of a mess it caused, we will always look back fondly on those decadent days of yore. The days of Super Sweet 16s, three cars in the driveway, and €80 birthday cakes will forever remain in our hearts. If, like so many of us, you grew up in this unadulterated madness, you […]
9 years ago
We all have those days when we’re out and around with a grumbling stomach, but our wallet is feeling quiiiiiiiite thin. Fortunately, Dublin offers ample amount of spots to pop in for a quick snack (or full-on meal) on the cheap. So whether you fancy a coffee and warm scone, or a wholesome afternoon feed, you’ll find something deliciously affordable. […]
9 years ago
If there’s one thing that long Irish summer days mean, it’s that the dog days are far from over my friends. Whether it’s wet or dry outside, you’ll find pooches being carted around for their evening constitutional one way or another. If you can’t commit to a dog in the city, then there’s only one […]
9 years ago