While people always give out about Mondays (we’re looking at you, Bob Geldof), we find the middle of the week to be much more of a struggle. The hopeless optimism of the beginning of the week is gone and exhaustion is starting to creep in, so there’s only one thing for it… an after-work pint. Of […]

10 years ago

Hatch Coffee is a beautiful speciality cafe at 4 Glasthule Road.  Not only is it blessed with a brilliant location (right beside the coast and mere minutes from Sandycove and Glasthule DART station) but it’s also an unreal place for good coffee and tasty treats. Mealla Tarrant, the gal behind the whole operation, was inspired by Melbourne’s alley way cafes so she spent […]

10 years ago

I think it’s safe to say that we all lost our shit a bit during the Celtic Tiger years. Due to the fact that hindsight is 20/20, we all know we lost our heads big time.  But, from the ashes, we have risen like a phoenix and gotten our shit together – slowly but surely. Nevertheless, it is […]

10 years ago

Love a good sausage? Then head along to Temple Bar Square today between 11 and 4 to get your hands on a delicious Mickey from Big Mickey’s Pop-Up! Currabinny, Coppinger Row and Ukiyo have all gotten in on the action and have created their own hot dogs. All proceeds from the pop-up will go to Movember […]

10 years ago

You only have to look around you at the moment to see just how stunning Dublin is looking as we move fully into Autumn.  The weather might be getting colder but the scenery more than makes up for it.   We are absolutely blessed that we have the seaside, numerous parks and mountains on our doorstep so […]

10 years ago

You guys have us spoiled every week with your perfect perfect updates on Dublin city and the world beyond. And this week is no different. Read ’em and weep, you guys. They’re all as gas as each other. 1. Some things take time Some ppl are pop bangers that u click with instantly, other ppl are […]

10 years ago

Dogs are being seized at least once per week at Dublin Port. According to Newstalk.com, 18 more dogs and puppies were seized by Gardaí in Dublin Port two days ago – the third seizure in just six days. The DSPCA are urging anyone with information or suspicions to report illegal dog smuggling. They are holding a conference to raise awareness and educate […]

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The wait for Dublin’s first Five Guys is finally over. The US burger chain, famed for its ridiculously decadent burgers, officially opened its doors to the public at 11am on October 3.  The early hour didn’t put off true burgers fans, however, as a crowd was impatiently waiting outside to get their hands on some greasy goodness.  […]

10 years ago

Fellow students, Autumn has begun, hopes for the year are high, and cash is running low. Here are some tips and tricks to help you out as you dive into the school year. Read on and calm those nerves. You got this! 1. How to milk student discounts for all they’re worth Flash your student ID, and you’ll save […]

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Ever see a puppy and feel so happy you could die? Yep, us too. That’s puppy love, man, and you can feel it too – the DSPCA are looking for homes for some truly beautiful pups, and you can help them out while also getting a new best friend.  And, they’re less high-maintenance than a […]

10 years ago

“THIS is not ok and THIS needs to stop. The levels that were taken to conceal these puppies are shocking with most of them squashed into small containers with little or no space, no food, no water and without the correct paper work.” Dublin SPCA Last week 96 puppies were seized at Holyhead as part of Operation […]

10 years ago

Bloody hell, we’ve outdone ourselves this time…  Thanks to Twitter user @G_R_A_I_N_N_E, this beauty was spotted online, and made us absolutely guffaw with laughter.  Spotted in Tallaght today #onlyindublin #chickenfilletroll ???????? pic.twitter.com/kcnFASRnEg — G R A I N N E (@_G_R_A_I_N_N_E_) November 15, 2016 Only in Ireland would there be a fully fledged ‘chicken fillet […]

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