Dublin is home to some of the best, brightest and most eccentric people, places and things the world has ever known.  And in a city of wonder such as this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that there are secret landmarks around every corner, just waiting to be discovered.  For, even though we may seem small, […]

9 years ago

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the following counties: Louth Dublin Wicklow Wexford Sligo  and Donegal The warning comes as a direct result of the current storm happening in Ireland, Storm Doris. The warning is valid until 7pm this evening.  AA Roadwatch are asking motorists to remember both that high-sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable on […]

9 years ago

Ah, First Dates Ireland. You bring us more hope that you’ll ever know.  This week’s set of hopefuls are as fresh faced and keen for love as ever. But that only makes it all the more devastating when they manage to say something they really, really shouldn’t have. Enter, George. Poor poor George. Take a look […]

9 years ago

Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued for Irish waters over the next couple of days. According to Met Éireann, the two warnings include a Gale Warning and a Small Craft Warning. Both have been issued today and both concern coastal regions.  STATUS YELLOW Gale Warning South to southeast winds will occasionally reach gale force […]

9 years ago

First Dates Ireland has been an absolute rollercoaster from the beginning.  Love and heart break, jokes and awkward silences, mysterious oncoming Luas scenes – the whole shebang. We’re in bits after every episode.  But be prepared to fall absolutely head over heels this week, for the absolutely gorgeous Paddy.  You may recognise Paddy from his gas blog My […]

9 years ago

This is the news Sheeran-loving Dubliners have been waiting for for months.  The redheaded crooner will be serenading us all once more on April 13, 2017.  Sheeran took a hiatus back in 2016, to rest his head of showbiz and all of its wicked ways. However, he spent that time making sweet music, and is ready […]

9 years ago

First Dates Ireland makes for some quality telly.  We’re all rubbish at dating, have wild accents and often don’t panic when being recorded. A match made in telly heaven.  However, this week’s show provides a masterclass in how NOT to date. Check out this week’s teaser video – featuring a lad who knows exactly what […]

9 years ago

If you grew up in Dublin or even the Greater Dublin Area, you’ll remember back fondly of the times you gazed gladly upon classics such as Black Beauty, The Lion King, 101 Dalmations and Hook in Screen One, Savoy Cinema, O’Connell Street. However, rumours that Screen One may be no more are sending the rumour mill […]

9 years ago

If you’ve been a longtime reader of Lovin Dublin (and who isn’t, right?!), you’ll remember an article from way back when where we featured Irish illustrator extraordinaire, Edwina McNamee, and her deadly sweary colouring books.  And now – she’s BACK and better than ever.  For this time, she’s only gone and made a break-up colouring book, […]

9 years ago

First dates Ireland was a nationwide phenomenon when it first came out, last year.  Mostly because everyone in Ireland distantly knew someone on it, but also because everyone loves earwigging on private conversations.  And we are proud to say that this year, it’s coming back and seems better than ever. James Patrice shows you the […]

9 years ago

It’s easy to get boozy on dates. But we want to help you guys try something different. We’ve decided to pick up where the Rising fell – Kilmainham Gaol. A revered site known most prominently for its role in 1916 – where many of Ireland’s political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed – and less prominently for its […]

9 years ago

Series two of First Dates Ireland has been highly anticipated.  It’s due to return to our screens on January 19, and up until now we’ve been pretty excited ourselves.   But after the release of this new promo yesterday? Not so much.  Where’s the excitement? The drama? The scandal? Only time will tell whether season two […]

9 years ago