Shit happens. And sometimes we screw up in a big way. It may seem like they’ll never speak to you, ever again.  But I would strongly advise you to try the following – as someone that can hold a good grudge, I can guarantee you that these would melt my cold heart. 1. Send them a Hippenings balloon  […]

10 years ago

Were you one of the many who struggled in school? Do you love hearing stories about underdogs? And do you think mams are the best? If so, we’ve just the story for you. ‘Humans of Dublin‘ has done it again, bringing us the story of comedian Al Foran, whose struggle through school was eased by a fierce mother. Check […]

10 years ago

Several Gardaí conducting searches at Dublin Port just yesterday, came across a car in which 14 puppies, of various breeds, were contained in two small metal boxes in the boot. The seizure happened on Promenade Road just after noon. The driver was a man in his early 20s. The dogs had access to neither water nor fresh air and were being […]

10 years ago

Looking for things to fill your evenings that don’t involve pints?  Save your wallet and head some turmoil by opting for something slightly less boozy and slightly more wholesome.  Here’s our pick of the best of the month.  1. Go see ‘Eamonn (from Menswear)’  Directed by RTE’s Claire O’ Reilly, who recently won the Spirit […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen incredible shots of Ireland in the past. But none of them – absolutely none – stack up to this set. Taken over the course of six weeks, over a gruelling six-week solo journey that clocked up some 2,500km, Raymond Fogarty used drones to capture the western seaboard more comprehensively, more thoroughly and more […]

10 years ago

Thousands of people are taking to the streets again this afternoon to call for an immediate referendum on the 8th Amendment, with protests taking place in Dublin, London, Brussells, Warsaw and Berlin. The ‘Rise and Repeal’ demonstration kicked off in Dublin City Centre this afternoon, with a massive crowd expected to travel from all over the […]

10 years ago

We love going on holiday, but we hate having to leave our four-legged friends behind when we do. Next time, why not consider a staycation with your canine companion in tow? Luckily, there’s loads of pet-friendly options when it comes to accommodation, and we’ve rounded up the best ones to check out. 1. The Dylan […]

10 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you have been glued to Gogglebox since it arrived on our screens back in 2013. We’ve been counting down the days to the Irish version and TV3 have now given us a sneak preview of some of the families that will be featured in the show. First up, we’ve got the Gruffertys […]

10 years ago

Yesterday, we brought you the news of the 59 outrageously cute puppies that were seized at Dublin Port. The dogs wore expressions of confusion and sadness and even the coldest hearts melted. The Dublin Society of Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals appealed to the public in a bid to find new homes for the animals. People […]

10 years ago

Gardaí have seized 59 so-called ‘designer’ puppies at Dublin Port. Part of a series of operations involving Customs and the Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, the majority of the dogs were found in a van while a number of others were concealed in horse box on its way to the UK.  According to RTE, The puppies didn’t […]

10 years ago

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that finding a place to live in Dublin right now is about as hard as bringing the one true ring into the fires of Mordor, but this really takes the cake.  One Lovin Dublin reader – whose name we’ll omit because we really hope she finds a nice house some day […]

10 years ago

Battle stations, everyone – National Burger Day is upon us, and we’ve come up all of a flutter.  But, not to worry, we’ve done all the hard work for you and chosen the 12 best burgers you can get your mitts on today for lunch.  Now all you have to do is choose.. 1. Bunsen Okay, […]

10 years ago