So, Dublin Fire Brigade had an eventful night. While we were all out enjoying a few frosty ones in the sunshine, crews from Kilbarrack and North Strand were battling a gorse fire on Carrickbrack Road. It took over two hours to get the fire under control.  Yep, it’s that time of the year again… We have fire engines […]

10 years ago

The only thing we love more than a good bargain is giving back.  So when we heard that the two would be combined this weekend in Dundrum we were truly delirious.  Dundrum Town Centre is doing one hell of a good deed this weekend – by hosting a discount shopping weekend in aid of Pieta House.  […]

10 years ago

We told you a few days ago that a beautiful new restaurant had opened its doors in Dún Laoghaire. And the great news is that they’re open today (Saturday), tomorrow (Sunday) and on Bank Holiday Monday! There’s plenty of time to sink your teeth into something tasty at Feast this weekend.  Located on the corner […]

10 years ago

The lovely people at Bang Bang in Phibsborough are appealing for the public’s help in locating the owners of this lovely lab.  He’s collarless and is currently chillin’ outside their shop so if you recognise him get in touch with Bang Bang.  Can you help this lil fella out? Does anyone know this dog? He […]

10 years ago

This news weighs heavy on our hearts: Avenue by Nick Munier’s shut its doors for good last Saturday, April 22.  They posted the following to their Facebook page the day before: “Looking forward to our last hurrah for a busy service in Crow Street — overwhelmed with the outpouring of love & support! It’s been fun […]

10 years ago

Intrigued? You should be.  It’s not every day you see an enormous mirrored box sitting in Grand Canal Dock.  Unless you’ve strolled through the area in the last few days, that is… This is a public service announcement that today is your last chance to satisfy your nosiness and take a peek inside Samsung’s Infinity […]

10 years ago

A man is facing trial over the alleged theft of a box Cadbury Creme Eggs worth €3. The Dublin man (41) has pleaded not guilty to stealing the box of eggs from Lidl on Moore Street on March 9.  The presiding adjourned the case for trial July before the non-jury court and the defendant was remanded […]

10 years ago

There are few things in life more exciting than meeting someone with a similar passion.  And I got that exact feeling when I visited 57 The Headline for the first time.  The passion in question? GIN.  A wise man once brought me here so I must now pay it forward and share it with you […]

10 years ago

Anyone else think that packing for a trip is the most stressful thing ever? You manage to zip up the suitcase at long last, set the alarm and lock up the house only to discover you’ve forgotten your passport half way to the airport.  Nightmare.  A good oul’ list can be helpful when packing – […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing worse than being absolutely starving while at the hairdressers.  A full head of highlights can take a minimum of three hours at times.  So naturally you’re gonna get feckin’ hungry’ during that time. It’s tough work, yano?  Thankfully the great people at Callan & Co in Ballsbridge have heard our tummy rumblings and decided […]

10 years ago

Pay day, can you do us all a favour and hurry the F up, please? Lunch today is either going to be cornflakes or a seriously cheap dish somewhere in the city.  Here’s some of our fave Dublin lunches when you’re broke af – all under €7.50. Enjoy.  1. Pasta – Carluccio’s We always rave […]

10 years ago

If there’s one Facebook page we check every single day – it’s Penneys Hun. Ireland’s Penneys expert dishes out all the latest as it hits the shelves.  Where would we be without her? Penneys have seriously upped their game in recent years, and their summer collections have been super impressive so far so we’d highly […]

10 years ago

Instagram experienced a one-hour outage yesterday evening.  And up until that point we hadn’t realised just how dependent we are on the app for our daily procrastination.  An hour without floods of food porn, selfies and #wanderlusters – it just doesn’t bear thinking about, does it? Could it be that Snapchat had something to do […]

10 years ago

We told you guys last week that Dublin was getting its very own gin festival.  And it was originally set to kick off this Friday, April 28 and was to run until Monday, May 1 in The Hill Pub in Ranelagh. However, tables flew out the door and the festival was almost immediately full booked […]

10 years ago

Consider yourself a cool, up-and-coming artist?  Well, The Black Door on Harcourt Street is looking for you.  Yes, you! This is the opportunity of a lifetime, so if you think you’ve got what it takes – listen up. Showcase is a new, one-of-kind event event giving up-and-coming artists the opportunity to perform in front of peers, […]

10 years ago

Dublin is saturated with beautiful gaffs.  From the shores of Howth and Clontarf to suburbs of Drumcondra and Rathmines – we’re pretty fortunate with the property porns we get to see on a daily basis.  Many people give out shite to us when we post these overly-extravagant, extortionately-priced homes, but you’re only lying to yourself […]

10 years ago

We told you guys last week about this deadly pop-up in Dublin.  And this morning it officially opened its doors! Heinz Meanz Beanz can be found at 33 Wicklow Street from today until April 30 – and the offerings look tasty af.  The pop-up has been launched in celebration of the famous Beanz Meanz Heinz […]

10 years ago

Spinning, TRX, pilates, kettlebells…  Yes, they’re all effective.  But are they FUN?  To some, maybe, but for those with more of an affinity for craic? They just don’t measure up.  We’re always on the look out for alternative ways to workout, while having a good time too.  And this is the latest one that we’re […]

10 years ago

There has been chaos on Dublin roads since early this morning.  A truck on fire on the N7 was causing serious delays outbound at Citywest – the vehicle has now been cleared but the road at junction 3 southbound is closed due to a spillage from the truck.  Expect significant delays.  We have fire engines […]

10 years ago

I was leggin’ it through Temple Bar to Aston Quay to catch a bus on Friday evening, and while I probably passed about five Starbucks’ between the office and the quays, it was Cocobrew that caught my eye.  It looked warm, inviting and coffee-filled – basically, my idea of heaven.  So I popped in thinking I’d grab an Americano […]

10 years ago

We’re huge fans of pampering ourselves. Manis, pedis, facials, massages — you name it, we’ve tried it.  But when we spotted this on Instagram we were a bit taken aback.  I mean, what in the name of… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Genevieve Beauty, Lashes&Nails (@genevieve_beauty) on Apr 23, 2017 at […]

10 years ago

Vogue Magazine has finally weighed its two cents on our wonderful city.  The Vogue Guide To Dublin recommends ten things “not to miss in the fair city”… but we’re not sure if we agree with all of them.  Take a look for yourself and let us know what you think about their choices in the comments… 1. […]

10 years ago

The Virgin Media Night Run kicks off from 9pm in Dublin tonight.  And some of the city will be on shutdown to facilitate the race.  Here’s all you need to know:  North Wall Quay (from Samuel Beckett Bridge to Castleforbes St) will be closed between 6:30pm and 9:30pm.  North Wall Quay (between Commons St and […]

10 years ago

Over 1,500 Dublin homes are experiencing a loss of power this morning.  The outage was reported shortly after 9am this morning in the area of Lucan East.  It is not expected to be resolved until at least 2.30pm today.  Power outage in parts of Lucan this morning. Nearly 1,600 homes affected… ESB Networks working on […]

10 years ago

We love nothing more than discovering a new restaurant/bar/cafe has opened in Dublin. The excitement. So when we laid our eye on Feast in Dún Laoghaire, well, we just about drooled on our computer keyboards. The modern bistro opened its doors last week, and we can’t wait to get in and try the food […]

10 years ago

Hunting for an internship? Got mad graphic design and photography skills? Love fashion? Well, then this internship with Cari’s Closet is made for you.  The good news? It’s paid! (unlike some internships these days…) And their Malahide store are also hiring right now! #JobFairy  READ NEXT: 5 Sunday Roast Dinners In Dublin That Will Change Your […]

10 years ago

Armed Gardaí were seen evacuating Easons on O’Connell Street yesterday evening following a reported bomb scare.  According to Independent.ie, customers and staff were made evacuate the building just before 5pm after Gardaí received a bomb threat.  Gardaí believe the call was a hoax however they carried out a security sweep as a precautionary measure.  Staff […]

10 years ago

We’ve all seen it. We’ve all been reduced to tears by it.  Yep — the ‘Meanwhile at Clongowes’ video that went viral due to its absolute hilarity and accuracy.  If you haven’t seen it, and haven’t a clue what I’m on about, then take a look for yourself:  Ah yes.  The LADS.  Well if you […]

10 years ago

Iarnród Éireann is warning customers that Grand Canal Dock station will be closed for 4.40pm today until 6.06pm this evening.  This is due to “crowd control purposes” following Munster v Saracens.  Here’s all you need to know:  Customers are advised that Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed today from 16:40 to 18:06 for crowd […]

10 years ago

If you live a simple life, with very few material possessions, then this could be the perfect gaff for you.  Located just between Rathmines and Ranelagh on Belgrave Terrace, this studio apartment looks absolutely tiny.  But what is small to some, is enormous to others.  And for 700 quid a month, this little studio can […]

10 years ago

The Experience Japan Hanami Festival takes place tomorrow out in Farmleigh, Castleknock, Dublin 15.  Join members of Dublin’s Japanese community and Dublin based groups interested in Japanese culture to celebrate a Hanami (cherry blossom) Festival. Hanami is an annual event in Japan where friends and family come together for outdoor parties to welcome spring and […]

10 years ago

It’s not news that we’re big Sprout & Co fans here at Lovin Media Group.  Our new offices are only a stone’s throw from Sprout’s Mount Street location, and we frequent it on the daily.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sprout & Co (@sproutfoodco) on Apr 2, 2017 at 11:16am PDT […]

10 years ago

If you’re intrigued by all things Japanese culture and really love cherry blossoms, then this is the event for you.  The Experience Japan Hanami Festival takes place this Sunday, April 23 from 12pm until 4pm out in Farmleigh, Castleknock, Dublin 15.  Join members of Dublin’s Japanese community and Dublin based groups interested in Japanese culture to […]

10 years ago

Yes.  You heard us.  FREE BRUNCH.  Quite possibly our two favourite words ever.  We told you guys a few days ago that One Of Our Fave Thai Restaurants Is Now Doing Brunch… And It Sounds Divine.  Well the generous folks at Camile Thai are offering free brunch from 2pm today to celebrate this new brunch venture. Hurrah! […]

10 years ago

Brown Thomas has this month unveiled their latest venture in their Grafton Street store.  Green & Bean Cafe and Bar If you’re into artisan coffee, fresh cold-pressed juices, healthy shakes and power salads then you’ll love this new addition to BT.  Take a lil look at Dublin’s new healthy hot spot… View this post on Instagram […]

10 years ago

No unnecessary journeys taken here, folks.  Just Teresa Mannion absolutely slaying the red carpet at last night’s VIP Style Awards in The Marker Hotel.  Take a look… Teresa Mannion took a very necessary journey to the #PMVIPStyleAwards @TeresaMannion pic.twitter.com/RN213rGj3i — VIP Magazine (@VIPmagaz) April 21, 2017 Queen.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

10 years ago

There’s been bedlam on Dublin roads this morning — and we haven’t even had our cuppa tea yet.  Emergency services are currently dealing with an overturned truck at the on ramp from N7 Nass Road inbound to the M50 southbound.  The ramp remains closed, however, the M50 is moving well both ways.  DUBLIN: On ramp […]

10 years ago

Some absolutely wonderful news today – a gin festival is coming to Ranelagh next week! Hurrah! See, this is why The Hill Pub is one of our all-time favourites in Dublin – they just get us. Their creative and refreshing G&Ts have never failed us up until now. So we’re over the moon that they’ll be […]

10 years ago

Holy Mary mother of God.  Blogger, YouTuber and author Fleur De Force is launching a lipstick with MAC cosmetics in May.  And as part of the launch she will be visiting Brown Thomas on Grafton Street.  The nude shade is beyond dreamy.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fleur De Force (@fleurdeforce) on […]

10 years ago

This is epic.  Every week Granthams (Aungier Street and Grantham Street) serve a different specialty ‘epic latte’.  Last week they were serving up a chocolate malt epic latte… View this post on Instagram A post shared by GRANTHAMS (@granthamscafe) on Apr 10, 2017 at 12:48am PDT And this week? They’re serving a Strawberry Malt Epic […]

10 years ago

There has been a multi-vehicle collision inbound on the Stillorgan Road this morning.  The incident occurred just before the Newtownpark Avenue junction. DUBLIN Collision inbound on Stillorgan Rd before the Newtownpark Avenue jct. Traffic down to one lane https://t.co/r19oH1u8F2 — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) April 21, 2017 Traffic is down to one lane and emergency services […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday. We’re already on coffee number four, can barely keep our eyes open and are dreaming about bed.  Today is gonna be rough af.  So here are some hacks to get you through today… 1. Perform easier tasks earlier in the day Get that brain warmed up, girl.  Try getting the smaller things out […]

10 years ago

The glammest and most important event of the year will take place in Dublin next week.  And here’s why it’s beyond important that you go and support…. Most of you are probably aware of the recent horrifying violations of the human rights of gay men being kidnapped and tortured in anti-gay camps in Chechnya, Russia.  […]

10 years ago

There’s no denying that Phibsborough is one of the coolest spots in Dublin right now.  And this video by Orla Mc Nelis highlights just how deadly it really is — especially when the sun shines.  Featuring a few of our favourites, such as Two Boys Brew, Bang Bang and The Back Page… we know where […]

10 years ago

Attention travelbugs — the route of your dreams will soon be added to Dublin airport.  Flights from Dublin Airport to Morocco will launch in October. Hell yeah! There will be two flights per week with low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc from Dublin to coastal city Agadir (as seen below).  .@AirArabia_Maroc to operate twice weekly scheduled […]

10 years ago

We showed you This Cute Little Studio Apartment Is Available To Rent In Drumcondra For €650 over the weekend.  And a lot of you seemed to enjoy the idea of getting to live alone.  The dream really, isn’t it? Well, we’ve found another studio for rent in Dublin — this time on the entirely opposite side of […]

10 years ago

The best of the best were crowned at the annual National Hospitality Conference and Awards. And one Dublin pub in particular walked away with the top accolade.  The Stag’s Head won the overall prize for Best Pub in Ireland. Toner’s won the award for Best Traditional Pub and The Back Page took the prize for Best […]

10 years ago

If living alone is your idea of heaven, then you’re in luck.  Studio apartments in Dublin can set you back anything from €800 up to well over €1,000 these days.  So when we spotted this ‘lil one in Drumcondra we were pleasantly surprised.  It’s €650 per month, is completely self-contained and is located on St. […]

10 years ago

So you’ve eaten your weight in chocolate and now you’re craving a pint… Great minds think alike — we’re in the very same boat.  Where’s open tonight, you ask?  Well, we’re about to tell ya. Simmer down.  1. Grand Social  New Secret Weapon and Friends will take to the stage of The Loft this evening […]

10 years ago

Heads up Luas users, there are delays to trams on the Green Line right now following a medical emergency at Milltown.  The incident has now been cleared and trams are moving both ways but delays remain.  Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.  Delays on Green Line due to a medical emergency at milltown . sorry for […]

10 years ago