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 […]

10 years ago

Some of the best collaborations in life are unexpected – sure look at Packie Bonner and Daniel Timofte. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our pals in The42.ie to bring you a selection of unmissable content ahead of the Euros. The last big town before hitting the bright lights of Belgium, Lille is a bustling […]

10 years ago

Bento is a Japanese-style packed lunch, consisting of such items as rice, vegetables and sashimi. Or, as most of us call them, they’re sushi boxes. They’re delicious, healthy and the perfect portion size for busy folks on the run. Like yourselves.  They usually come with a portion of miso soup (heaven) and loads of tasty, sticky rice – which keeps […]

10 years ago

The holy grounds of Phibsborough have been blessed with many a watering hole and feeding place, and we thought this should finally be highlighted.  For the weekend that’s in it, you may be at a loose end as to what to do with yourself, but if you’re not in the mood for making a day trip beyond the […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

We Irish like to think we’re cool as cucumbers when it comes to spotting celebrities. We have this whole defiant, “Yes that was Nicolas Cage, so feckin’ what? Who’s he when he’s on the toilet?” thing going on. But I reckon we’re not at all as nonchalant as we make out. Deep down we’re only […]

10 years ago

Now this gaff is a serious find, if you’ve got the right funds… It looks kinda like it came straight out of an IKEA catalogue, with bright, airy spaces, white bedspreads and lots of wooden furniture. Located at 22 Crane Yard, Crane Lane, Temple Bar it’s right off Dame Street and at most a 5-10 minute walk from just about […]

10 years ago

Summer is here (whether the weather is co-operating or not) and we’ve been revelling as much as revellers can revel. Which, as you’d imagine, is quite a bit… AND, we want you to do the same. So go on, dive headfirst into the magical metropolis that is Dublin in the summer, and tick off absolutely everything on this […]

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Food is always fabulous, but good food on the cheap is even better. So if you love food as much as we do, Groupons will always come in handy because you get the opportunity to eat at some deadly restaurants for a fraction for of the normal cost. So go on, and take your pick from any of […]

10 years ago

Umi is one of Dublin’s freshest, most authentic falafel joints and next week they’re setting up an all-you-can-eat pop-up for your dining pleasure.  Taking place on Thursday July 21, those in attendance will get as much falafel as they can handle, a drink, and a food demo on how to make your own falafel and hummus, all for just €15. There will also be live music throughout the evening, […]

10 years ago

All about them treats? Searching for sugar? Craving dat caramel? Us too. Always.  So, we’ve put together a list of some of the tastiest and most delicious treats our glorious city has to offer.  Read ’em, drool, then go out and tick them all off the list… 1. Baked Nutella cheesecake, San Lorenzo’s Award winning, decadent… and did […]

10 years ago

On these long summery (and not so summery) days in Dublin, we’ve been asking ourselves what activities can we get up to in the evening that won’t have us in bits for work tomorrow.  So, we’ve compiled a list of fun things to do in the evening this month that won’t eat away at your […]

10 years ago