Today is the second day teachers around Ireland are striking for equal pay and treatment – which the majority of us folk wholeheartedly agree they deserve.   And secondary school teacher Donna Marie Leacy took to Facebook to clear the air posting what could be the most clarifying statement we’ve seen during this storm of dispute.  She posted […]

10 years ago

David O’Caoimh is a professional wakeboarder and UCD alum.  Upon his return to UCD he decided to do something he’d always wanted to do – wakeboard on the UCD lake.  And he certainly terrified some ducks in the process. Watch and learn: Just your average Monday… Video credit: David O’Caoimh READ NEXT: This Dublin Pub Has Been Crowned […]

10 years ago

A man in his 20s was arrested yesterday evening after his car was stopped and searched by Gardaí on the Finglas Road. According to TheJournal.ie, Gardaí seized a quantity of ammunition after searching the man’s car as part of an ongoing investigation targeting serious criminal activity in Dublin.  The man is currently being held at Finglas Garda Station and investigations are ongoing.  READ […]

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Just over 400 secondary schools closed yesterday as the dispute over newly-qualified teachers’ pay continued.  And a further 100 schools are set to close today as members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland strike.  Over 250,000 students across Ireland will be affected by closures.  However, schools where the majority of teachers are members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland will […]

10 years ago

BlockBurger is the definition of burger porn.  Haven’t heard of them?  The pop-up “burger lab” is based in Clontarf and was born out of the unbearable frustration of not being able to get a great burger delivered to your door. But now you can.  Their mantra is “Proper Burgers Delivered”.  Check out this video: Their menu is short […]

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Three upcoming Garda strikes have today been deferred.  The Garda Representative Association’s Central Executive Committee have suspended the work stoppages, according to the Independent.ie.  Gardaí were to strike on every Friday of this month, and last week’s strike, was called off just hours before it was set to begin.  The GRA will ballot its 10,500 members on a […]

10 years ago

Tickets for Robbie’s gig in the Aviva next summer will go on sale this Friday! The singer announced last week that he’d be playing in Dublin on June 17, 2017. And we now know that tickets will go on sale for €67.50 from his website this Friday, November 11.  There will apparently be 48 hour pre-sale tickets available for […]

10 years ago

We love a nice interior job as much as the next fella. However, we can’t always afford to kit out our gaffs to our heart desires. Instead we pour over gorge interiors on Instagram and on real estate sites. So naturally we came across this stunner. The new Suesey Place development just off Leeson Street in Dublin 2 is a […]

10 years ago

Nine Irish food businesses were served with closure orders during the month of October for breaches of food safety legislation, according to The Food Safety Authority.  Among the nine were three Dublin establishments.  Shan restaurant on Crow Street in Temple Bar was served with a closure order on October 10 which was then lifted nine days later.  Dynasty Chinese […]

10 years ago

Luas have teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless to launch a Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Last year they collected, and distributed, a total of 3,000 shoe boxes and this year they’re hoping for 5,000.  Thinking of ways you can help the less-fortunate this Christmas? This is it.  Christmas is a time where a lot of us indulge and […]

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A room in an apartment in Clongriffin, Dublin was completely ablaze this evening. Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade were called to the scene to tackle the fire which is said to have spread across three floors.  Clongriffin apt fire @rtenews pic.twitter.com/wz1Vv8t1Zu — Paddy Ryan (@paddyphilipryan) November 1, 2016 Apt fire in Clongriffin @rtenews pic.twitter.com/iyC6QBWOKg — Paddy Ryan […]

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Justin Bieber hit up our favourite Mexican taverna and nightclub, Xico, last night.  And OF COURSE people lost their shit. Can you blame them? Xico posted this teaser on their Facebook, and I’m sure every fan and their mother descended upon the Baggot Street hot spot.  And then this video of a mysterious hooded lad dancing […]

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The rose gold/copper/bronze trend has blown up this past year. There’s something about these shades that are just SO aesthetically pleasing.  Aldi are coming out with these gorge kitchen utensils and accessories for crimbo. And we want ’em all please.  They’ll be on sale in Aldi stores nationwide on Thursday, November 10 and prices range from […]

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If you’ve read her book, then you’ll already have this marked down in the calendar, but if not then listen up. Tonight Louise O’Neill presents Asking For It, a documentary based on, and highlighting, the issue of consent in Ireland today. It centres around young people, and how they view and perceive consent and their attitudes towards […]

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The Dublin City Marathon is still going, but it’s already been won by two absolute champs.  And all the other participants are still flying over the finish line.  Dereje Debele Tulu is the overall winner of the Dublin City Marathon 2016. His time was two hours, twelve minutes and 17 seconds. Congrats! Massive congrats to Dereje Debele […]

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The weirder, the better, we say.  And this certainly is weird.  Some lad is currently running the Dublin City Marathon dressed as the Eiffel Tower. As in, he is literally wearing a 3D Eiffel Tower. While running.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pierre-e Buss (@pebuss) on Oct 30, 2016 at 2:09am […]

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Dublin Fire Brigade have been very vocal in their admirable support of Rory Gallagher, a four-year-old boy Sligo with one wish: getting to walk.  Rory was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at eight months old and his family were told he’d never walk or talk. Dublin Fire Brigade have been raising funds through street collections to try and help […]

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The Dublin Marathon has just kicked off, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on it all day.  Check out these incredible scenes from the starting line as they head off. #DublinMarathon is off & running pls follow advice of Gardaí & Stewards for traffic info https://t.co/6vJ9H4xiyy RT pic.twitter.com/cmEBxTK0Zd — Garda Info (@gardainfo) October 30, […]

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So, there’s a BBC show called Saturday Kitchen, that changes presenters on the reg.  Yesterday Donal Skehan just happened to be presenting said show. And people in the UK have fallen head over heels in LOVE with our beautiful Irish lad.  Drool. Dreamy  Oh what a lovely Saturday! Who is this on @SaturdayKitchen ?! ???? pic.twitter.com/sne87wgoSa — […]

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There is always an ongoing debate about which side of our fair city is better-looking… For us, we love both. But this video certainly highlights how unreal the Southside is. Stunning.  Thank you to Lovin Dublin reader Georgio Amanakis for sending this video by eazyshotdesign.com our way!  READ NEXT: These 8 Places On The Northside Are True Hidden […]

10 years ago

Our lads were back at it yet again last night battling a blaze on the south side of the city. Three units and a turntable were called to the scene in Dolphins Barn where a derelict building was on fire at around 10PM.  Both South Circular Rd and Cork St closed, both ways, as Dublin Fire […]

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A man escaped an attempt on his life yesterday evening as several shots were fired at him while he sat in a car within a housing estate in Dublin.  The incident occurred shortly after 7PM at Rathbeale Crescent in Swords.  According to Independent.ie, it is currently believed the man in question is 66-year-old former-INLA gangster and criminal, Tommy ‘The Zombie’ Savage. […]

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Elle Macpherson has been visiting Dublin to attend the launch of her new lingerie collection, Elle Macpherson Body, in Brown Thomas. And we’ve been dying to catch a glimpse of her during her stay.  She’s been enjoying staying in The Westbury, saying: “Dublin you’ve been so kind!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

10 years ago

Struggling to come up with a clever Halloween costume this year? Take this quiz to find out what you’re destined to dress up as! Happy Halloween! READ NEXT: This Is Unquestionably The Most Charming Pub On The Northside

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For some people, Halloween is the best time of the year. And they go ALL out.  We scoured Instagram for some of the best dressed houses in Dublin.  Muahahaha. Like this house in Ranelagh And this lovely wreath – simple but stunning View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellen Lunney (@slicesofdublin) on Oct […]

10 years ago

Last week we told you about ‘This Brand New Food Market Will Completely Change The Game For Dublin’s Foodie Scene‘… and we are beyond excited about the vendors they’ve just announced will be trading at Eatyard.  Eatyard is expected to launch on November 24 and will consist of multiple foodie stalls that’ll be switched up on a regular […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing that reminds me of my time at DCU, it’s spice bags.  With some of the best on offer in the area, from Lin Kee to The Mekong – there’s always one within easy reach.  And to celebrate this, DCU’s Science and Health Soc are hosting Spice Bag Speed Dating in the beloved Slipper […]

10 years ago

Robbie Williams is in Dublin today and has just announced a massive gig for summer of 2017.  He held a press conference at this afternoon, and details were being kept very much under wraps but it has been confirmed that he will play The Aviva on June 17, 2017.  We know we’re excited either way. Imagine this chaos with 80,000 […]

10 years ago

Sam McAllister is a 20-year-old Trinity student who has launched something pretty feckin’ slick.  A unisex watch company that plant a tree for every watch sold! StemWatches is a concept we can definitely get behind.  Through their partners WeForest a tree is panted for every single watch purchased. These trees benefit local communities by creating bio-diverse, indigenous forests.  […]

10 years ago

Flu season is a terrifying time. Everywhere you go people are riddled with germs, impossible to avoid.  But up the ante, protect yourselves and power through this difficult season with these tips.  Harder, better, faster, stronger.  1. Dose up Effervescent vitamin C and echinacea can help to reduce your cold and flu symptoms. And if you want […]

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Before now, we’ve brought you Netflix documentaries, new releases and pick-me-ups. But now it’s time for some bring-me-downs. Yes – sad movies. They may be oldies but they’re also absolute goldies.  1. The Best Of Me If you’ve ever experienced a “one that got away” heartbreak then prepare to fucking bawl.  The story revolves around two childhood sweethearts who are reunited 20 years later […]

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Today we bring you Bang Bang – yet another seriously cool Phibsborough spot. It’s a trendy, rustic deli and shop on Leinster Street North that serves unreal food and sells cool, artisan products.  Our favourite.  Coffee? They serve Silverskin coffee, one of my personal favourites. A rich and full roast – just what the doctor ordered.  Prefer your […]

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*Warning: this ad is not for the claustrophobes amongst us.* We have seen a lot of bizarre, weird and borderline illegal living arrangements advertised online throughout the years.  But this? This tops them ALL.  Step right up, step right up. These ‘sleeping pods’ are available to rent for €190 per week, per person in Clarinda Park […]

10 years ago

While most of us can look forward to a serious feed on Christmas day, not everyone is so fortunate as to be ensured a turkey and ham on the table.  However, Nando’s on Mary Street is teaming up with the Dublin Simon Community to give back this festive season by offering hot dinners to Dublin’s homeless this Christmas […]

10 years ago

A large canvas print of a painting of Conor McGregor was stolen in Dublin yesterday. The print, by well-known artist Niall O’Loughlin, was stolen from Balla Bán Art Gallery in the Westbury Mall.  The artist voiced his anger and frustration on Twitter:  Would love to catch the f**k@r who stole my Conor McGregor from the @BallaBanArt gallery in […]

10 years ago

Haven’t decided what you want for Christmas yet?  Well look no further because we just discovered the most amazing notion-filled bargain on offer in Dublin right now. A helicopter ride over Dublin city with a flute of prosecco in hand. For €99 you can enjoy incredible views of O’Connell Street, Croke Park and the Aviva stadium while […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever tried a big, juicy WOW Burger in Workman’s then you’ll know that they are good as gold.  From their toppings to the addictive WOW Burger sauce – it’s all out of this world.  And don’t even get us STARTED on those garlic butter fries <3 drool.  Well WOW Burger fans will be thrilled to hear [&hellip;]

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The last weekend before Christmas is always a busy one.  Particularly at night when everyone is out drinking and being merry with their mates.  And for Dublin Fire Brigade it was one of the busiest nights of the year as they processed 311 calls between 6PM yesterday evening and 6AM this morning.  The #ChristmasParty season is [&hellip;]

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“The outpouring of support is overwhelming.” After a successful night sheltering rough sleepers who would’ve otherwise slept on the streets last night Home Sweet Home are now appealing for medical supplies and equipment and also help with laundry in Apollo House.   They posted the following to their Facebook page:  Contact them in the comments or via Facebook message [&hellip;]

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With Christmas only one week away, we have finally settled on what we’re asking Santa for this year.  We would like 3A South Park, Foxrock, Dublin 18, please and thank you Mr Claus.  This five bedroom, six bathroom detached house has been designed to perfection.  But at €1,295,000 it’s ever so slightly out of our reach.  Do you [&hellip;]

10 years ago

German supermarket giant Lidl is recalling two batches of Kania Gravy Granules (for both chicken and meat) in the UK after it was discovered that the product contains dangerous levels of a paint thinner chemical known as xylene.  Xylene occurs naturally in petroleum and crude oil but exposure to this chemical is extremely harmful and can lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea [&hellip;]

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What a sight.  People working together, carrying beds into Apollo House for Dublin’s homeless to sleep on in the very early hours of yesterday morning. The Home Sweet Home group took over the empty office building on Thursday evening and have since gotten the electricity and water turned on, gotten rooms set up, they’ve had Dublin Fire [&hellip;]

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Home Sweet Home took over Apollo House, Tara Street on Thursday night with the aim of sheltering Dublin’s homeless for Christmas.  But according to The Irish Times lawyers for the empty office building have served legal notice against the activist group, which includes well-known figures Glen Hansard, Saoirse Ronan, Hozier, Christy Moore, Damien Dempsey, director Jim Sheridan and Mattress Mick. Electricity and water was connected, beds were [&hellip;]

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It’s no secret that we have the BIGGEST crush on Dublin city. Visually, physically, emotionally. Any city steeped in history is aesthetically pleasing but Dublin really does go that one step further with its iconic red brick buildings, stunning architecture, gorge canals, famous statues, enormous river and general ride-ness. Wrap it in Christmas lights and [&hellip;]

10 years ago

SRT divers rescued a man from the decorative inlets of water near the IFSC last night at roughly 3:30AM, according to Dublin Fire Brigade.  The man went underwater just as crews from the Dublin Fire Brigade Townsend Street headquarters and from North Strand arrived on the scene.  SRTs from HQ and NStrand rescued a male from the water in the [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Support continues for the Home Sweet Home group as Glen Hansard appeared on The Late Late Show last night to confirm that they have taken over NAMA-owned Apollo House on Tara Street to shelter the homeless this Christmas.  Hansard, along with other well-known Irish figures Saoirse Ronan, Hozier, Christy Moore, Damien Dempsey, director Jim Sheridan and Mattress Mick, have all been involved in [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Homeless man James tells his heartbreaking story of living and sleeping rough for the past seven years in this video by Fionn Kane who describes it as a “story that needs to be told”.  A story that includes being urinated upon, physically assaulted, laughed at, disrespected and kicked in the head while sleeping on the streets of Dublin.  You may remember James [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Do you ever get so sick of styling your own hair that you just want to pull it out of your head in fistfuls?  No? Just us? Ok, wellllll in case you wanna switch it up this Christmas for a special occasion or party we’ve gathered together some spots in Dublin that master the upstyle.  From intricate [&hellip;]

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There have been a fair few shop window unveilings in the lead-up to Christmas. Each one as stunning and magical as the last.  From Arnotts to Brown Thomas to O’Donoghue’s pub – we’ve been seriously impressed by them all.  But there is something really majestic, unique and intriguing about the window of Dublin’s most historical coffee shop, Bewley’s on [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Do you love makeup and a good bargain? Then this is the pop-up for you. Until December 18th you can find this makeup pop-up shop in the Swan Shopping Centre in Rathmines.  And all stock is discounted by up to 75%! The dream.  You can buy all kinds of skincare, bodycare, nail polishes, eyeshadow palettes, [&hellip;]

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