There’s nothing we love more than a good pop-up and you definitely need to check out the latest opening on South William Street. Fulfil Vitamin and Protein Bars have become hugely popular since being launched by entrepreneurs Niall McGrath and Tom Gannon, with Olympian David Gillick giving his nutritional seal of approval to the […]

10 years ago

We Irish have a bit of a soft spot for Club Orange (it has bits in it so it’s practically OJ) and Cidona (aka non-alcoholic Bulmers), and now we can enjoy them in cocktail form.  Well, for the next two nights at least. The Club & Cidona Irish Cocktail Pop-Up kicked off at The Jar on Wexford Street last night, […]

10 years ago

There was bad news for anyone travelling to Maynooth by train this morning as a vehicle damaged the Barberstown level crossing, causing 30-minute delays. The driver was caught on camera damaging the barrier with a digger, which was being hauled behind the car, and driving away from the scene.  Iarnród Éireann later released the footage. Pls contact Gardai with any info on […]

10 years ago

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll understand that today is Budget Day – where the whole country is awaiting the announcement of where our country’s money is going… …and how much cigarettes, alcohol and petrol are going up.  Irish Times political correspondent Fiach Kelly was one of the first on the scene, […]

10 years ago

Us Irish sure do know what makes a good pub. The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog on Water Street, in Manhattan, has just been named the world’s best bar 2016. It came top of the list of ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’, which is produced by Drinks International. Drinks International are seriously gushing about this bar, claiming […]

10 years ago

The Conrad Hotel, Dublin, yesterday unveiled their brand new transformation, which cost over €13 million.  The refurb was heavily inspired and influenced by Dublin’s rich literary culture and local heritage.  And it is truly stunning.   They’ve also unveiled their new restaurant, The Coburg. The Coburg, formerly known as Alex Restaurant, is a relaxed, brasserie featuring an all-day […]

10 years ago

There’s not a whole lot that makes us as happy as a having a pile of steaming chicken wings in front of us, so we’re constantly on a search to find the best spot in Dublin for a feed. It seems we’re not the only ones on that particular mission, as RTÉ have teamed up […]

10 years ago

Dublin City has plenty of well-known haunts, but it can still surprise you now and again. How many of us wander the city with our heads to our toes, moving through crowds and places without stopping to take it all in? There has to be a reason Dublin is one of the most popular tourist […]

10 years ago

We all know someone who is obsessed with craft beers.  Craft beers are starting to take over and the humble drafts of days gone past have been replaced by wankily-named IPAs, brown ales, cream ales, and every other type of ale. Following hot on the heels of the craft beer awakening have been hipster bars with way too […]

10 years ago

As Dubliners, we’re no strangers to extortionate rents – and if not extortionate, then it’s a veritable bargain basement hell hole where you’re expected to share a bedroom with seven different people and a large rate named Hank. Well, this apartment has just gone up for rent on Fade Street, above Hogan’s pub, for the princely […]

10 years ago

Brunch has really come into its own in the last few years.  No longer is it something that’s not quite breakfast and or not quite lunch – it stands alone, and we never turn down an excuse to eat, so we’re not going to get in its way.  Brunch is a delicate affair – eat too much, you won’t be hungry […]

10 years ago

Lovers of tapas will be saddened to learn that Boqueria in Stoneybatter has just closed its doors for the last time. Inspired by the municipal market of the same name on Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Boqueria wonderfully captured the vibe and energy of an authentic Spanish tapas joint, as well as its flavours. The eatery’s team bid a fond farewell to their loyal […]

10 years ago