According to figures obtained by The Irish Times, more than 56,000 vehicles were clamped in the Dublin City Council area last year.  That’s a startling average of 153 cars per day in 2016.  And not only that – but the council managed to rake in a whopping €4.2 million in clamping fees last year.  Jaysis.  Naturally, some areas of […]

10 years ago

The stroll to work this morning in Dublin was utterly enjoyable.  Blue skies, sun in the sky, birds chirping – it seemed as though all was right again in the world, after the scorcher yesterday evening in particular.  But no.  According to Met Éireann, heavy showers are en route.  *cries* While it was nice and […]

10 years ago

Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating a stabbing that reportedly took place in a North Dublin pizzeria on Monday night. The incident occurred at approximately 8pm at Dominos Pizza in Ongar Village, reports Dublin Live. A teenager was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown after suffering stab wounds. His injuries are described as being non-life-threatening. A Garda spokesperson told Dublin […]

10 years ago

Ready for your daily property porn? Yesterday we showed you this Iconic And Intriguing Embassy House In Dublin…  And tbh, we’re still obsessing over it.  However, today’s trawl of real estate websites has brought up something entirely new to obsess over.  Single-story Demarco is an architectural dream – but from the outside looking in you can’t […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for information relating to the whereabouts of a woman missing from Dublin since last week. Pamela Reddin (36), of Clondalkin, was last seen on Sunday May 7, on James Street in Dublin 8. She is described as being 5’5” with dark brown hair, brown eyes and a sallow complexion. She was last seen […]

10 years ago

If there’s one food we lean on in times of need – it’s dumplings.  Or, parcels of heaven, as we call them.  Warm, juicy and bursting with flavour – they’ve gotten us through some tougher times.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cormac (@bluecorpse1) on Apr 17, 2017 at 11:49am PDT The […]

10 years ago

Lunch time – the time of day where we can celebrate that we’ve made it halfway through the day.  Rejoice! So, to celebrate, we’re off in search of a tasty lunch – hopefully, one of the below will satisfy your hunger.  1. Sambo – Juniors, Bath Avenue The best sambos in Dublin? We often think […]

10 years ago

Beach season is almost upon us.  Whether you’re poppin’ Marbella with the gals or leggin’ it to your nearest beach at the first sight of sunshine – you’re gonna need something deadly to wear while dipping your toes in the water.  Think of the Instagram opportunities.  This summer, however, we’re all about the one piece… […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen many an odd thing on the streets of Dublin.  But this has got to be one of the funniest we’ve ever seen.  If you’ve never had a go on Dublin Pedal Tours then you absolutely must.  It’s so much craic and a very gas way to see the city.  You’ll see them bopping […]

10 years ago

A flight from Tampa, Florida to Gatwick Airport, London made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport this morning.  British Airway flight BA2166 departed Tampa at 6.21pm yesterday evening and was scheduled to land in Gatwick at 7.55am this morning.  The flight was safely diverted to Dublin Airport following a medical emergency onboard.  READ NEXT: Netflix Could Be […]

10 years ago

Wedding on a budget? Fear not, one of our favourite online stores, Missguided, recently launched its range of bridalwear – Missbrided.  Aside from the gas name, their stuff is actually pretty gorge! And super reasonable price-wise.   We trawled through what they’ve on offer and have gathered together our top seven faves for you to […]

10 years ago

We show you guys a rake load of Dublin properties every week.  Partly because we love doing the research and writing about ’em, and partly because we have a slight obsession with trawling the interweb for unusual gaffs.  Today we stumbled upon this absolute beaut.  And not only are we super intrigued, but we’ve fallen […]

10 years ago

After forecasted weekend of shite weather, we were deliriously happy to have gotten a bitta sunshine over the weekend.  But this morning was nothing short of miserable – wet and humid yet still cold at the same time? Only in Ireland.  It will continue to be overcast for the rest of today will heavy outbreaks […]

10 years ago

We’re divils when it comes to anything sugar-filled.  You name it – we’ve probably devoured it at one stage or another.  We frequent the likes of Aungier Danger, The Fat Fox, Ginos and Revolutionary Bakery far too often.  But sometimes we like to leave the city to get out sugar fix – and when we […]

10 years ago

Every week, you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep […]

10 years ago

We’ve truly seen it all now…  A three bedroom, two bathroom house in Dalkey is up for rent on Daft.ie at the moment.  For a tear-jerking €2,400 per week.  Deep breaths.  And, yes, it does look like a super cute and cosy house, but HOW on earth could you justify paying this?! Christ alive.  The […]

10 years ago

What happens when you bring Ireland’s two fighting legends together? They get on like a house on fire, that’s what.  It could’ve gone either way – but I think we all knew that Katie Taylor and Conor McGregor would become instant bezzies after waiting so long to meet each other.  Both shared the encounter on […]

10 years ago

Dublin has boasted some incredible and colourful skies recently.  And one photographer has documented just how unreal they’ve been, by taking a photo of the exact same view, in the exact same position over and over and over again.  24 times over four months to be precise. And the results were phenomenal. Take a look:  1. […]

10 years ago

If you woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and are in a bad mood (although I don’t know how you possibly could be when you’re not the one working today) then you might need some cheering up.  And how better to cheer yourself up than with B R U N C H ?! Here are seven delish options for you […]

10 years ago

This takes the stress out of getting your pre- and post-workout in, for sure.  Kill it in the gym and reward yourself by letting the guys at Your Fitness Gym in Harold’s Cross do the prep work after.  Whether it’s a protein coffee, smoothies or a yummy amino slushee you’re after – they can whip […]

10 years ago

Season six of Arrow has been giving us life these past few weeks.  So when we heard a certain superhero was wandering around Dublin, we kinda lost our shit.  Stephen Amell, AKA The Green Arrow, also known for appearances in the likes of New Girl, 90210, Private Practice and more, attended the Bohemian V Rovers game […]

10 years ago

Sunglasses are great for a number of reasons… Cataract protection Skin cancer prevention Wrinkle prevention UV protection Macular degeneration protection Therefore, you should really be wearing them every day – regardless of whether the sun is shining or not.  If it’s bright out – pop ’em on.  Here are some groovy pairs for under €15.  1. […]

10 years ago

Our friends in the US are celebrating ‘Eat What You Want Day’ today, and we’ve decided to take it upon ourselves to introduce this wonderful day in Ireland.  That salad you packed for lunch? No, that just won’t do, bud.  Today is a write-off.  Here’s some inspo of what to gorge on for the rest […]

10 years ago

A man suffered serious defence wounds during an aggravated burglary in Dublin last night.  The man was stabbed in the hand after three men armed with knives entered a home in Alderwood Green, Dublin at around midnight.  The men fled the scene with a number of mobile phones, reports Independent.ie .  Emergency services brought the […]

10 years ago

Drinking a hot drink on a warm day in Dublin is our idea of a nightmare.  You’ll be absolutely shweating.  Ain’t nobody got the body temp for that.  And as much as love a good flat white, we’d rather drink anything but on a hot day.  The clever peeps at Cocu have got our backs […]

10 years ago

This may not seem like a huge deal to some, but if you commute to work via Dawson Street in Dublin you’ll know that the struggle has been real for a very long time now. We remember battling the forever-moving metal fencing on Dawson Street on a daily basis while making our way to our […]

10 years ago

Have you ever seen the likes? The majority of us can only dream of ever going on a cruise, seeing as they cost a literal arm and leg.  But we can look but not touch, right? Mega-luxury liner, the Celebrity Eclipse, will be cruising into Dublin Port at 12.30pm today – so keep your eyes […]

10 years ago

We’ve been absolutely #blessed for the last week with some fantastic days of sunshine in Dublin.  Cans by the Barge, strolls along Howth Head, talking the dog for a run along Sandymount Strand, 99s all over the gaff and jumps off the Forty Foot.  Summer was well and truly alive and the vibes were great […]

10 years ago

That lobster-red burn on your shoulders and chest confirms that summer has well and truly arrived.  And you deserve the wardrobe to go with it.  Folkster has upped its game this season with some great staple summer pieces.  You’ll be wearing them for years to come – here are our top 10.  1. Patchwork denim […]

10 years ago

Yesterday in Dublin was an absolute whopper weather wise.  If you weren’t drinking a can along the Barge yesterday evening where even were you?! And today is only gonna be better, with temperatures of up to 20 degrees again!  Hurrah!  It’s gonna be dry and sunny all day but tonight will get bitterly cold – […]

10 years ago

I used to pass YUMO on Aungier Street every day on my way home from work.  And not to sound like a right b*tch, but it just never appealed to me.  I judged a book by its cover and just assumed it would be a total dive based on its exterior – lesson learned, ‘cos it’s […]

10 years ago

We all know someone with a serious sweet tooth.  Breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner – all they want is an enormous mound of suga, suga.  Devilicious Desserts is a company based in Stillorgan supplying the masses with endless sweet treats.  But not just any sweet treats – we’re talking every sweet treat.  Ever.  View this […]

10 years ago

An average day in the life of anyone working for Lovin Media Group involves at least 8 hours on a laptop.  And we’re not the only ones. In this day and age, the majority of people have grown completely dependent on digital screens – whether for that 9-5 work day or for sa bhaile on Netflix.  […]

10 years ago

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s Coeliac Awareness Week.  In honour of the week that’s in it, a great pop-up has opened its doors on South William Street today.  Gluten-free vibes only, please.  Unglu-d will be open until Sunday, May 14 and you should definitely pay them a visit.  Check out some of the brands on […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are seeking help from the public in locating a student missing since last year. 19-year-old Thi Hong Nguyen was last seen in the area of Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines on July 18, 2016 at 4.30pm. Thi Hong arrived in Dublin from Vietnam in early July 2016 to study English. She is described as being of […]

10 years ago

If this doesn’t prove the boom is back, then we don’t know what does.  And we know all the #haterz will put us on blast for featuring yet another atrociously-priced Dublin gaff.  Go on, arrest us.  Or alternatively you could just take a chill pill, and take a look at these pics because at the […]

10 years ago

Is there anything funnier than animals acting as humans? Nope, we don’t think so. And thanks to this hilarious Twitter account we can enjoy it every single day.  Check it out: Norman hadn’t had this many chips in front of him since that time he rooted through the bins at Burger King. pic.twitter.com/qaEq5q5ttc — Pets Being […]

10 years ago

Ok, we are officially super f*cking excited for Longitude.  Already announced for this year’s festival are headliners The Weeknd, Mumford & Sons, and Stormzy alongside the likes of Glass Animals, Skepta, Picture This, Milky Chance and Dua Lipa.  But the latest announcements? Yeah they have us pretty fucking excited.  New acts announced include:  Young Thug  […]

10 years ago

Dreamy, dreamy, dreamy. Whoever came up with this deserves a medal.  Genuinely.  Because it is perfection.  Feast your eyes on Popaball’s Rose Gold Shimmer For Prosecco.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Popaball (@popaball) on Apr 8, 2017 at 7:37am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Popaball (@popaball) […]

10 years ago

Some great news for penguin-lovers this morning.  After a brief holiday out of sight, the penguins are back on show in Dublin Zoo from today! Rejoice! The birds were removed from public view back in December after an outbreak of the avian flu was announced across Europe.  “As a precautionary measure in response to the outbreak […]

10 years ago

Today, we bring you this modest Ranelagh cottage for a mere €220k. Ranelagh’s a great little spot to live – plenty of places to eat, drink and be merry.  But it’s not always very affordable. In fact, rent in the area can often lead to a life of severe broke-ness. However, this mini-cottage could be […]

10 years ago

€300,000 in cash was seized in Sandyfor yesterday as part of an ongoing operation by Gardaí targeting criminal activity in Dublin.  Two men have been arrested in relation with the seizure which is linked to the Kinahan crime cartel, according to RTÉ.  Cash seized by Gardaí yesterday as part of an angoing operation pic.twitter.com/y4NeXHesVb — Garda […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of the year again! Yep – gather your blankies and snacks because the Happenings outdoor cinema will very soon return to Merrion Square.  We’ve had some of our best summer nights at the cinema, and it holds a very special spot in our heart <3  They’re kicking things off with one of [&hellip;]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing Dublin is great for – it’s events. And we like to think that we keep pretty on top of things in letting you guys all know about the cool happenings in and around the city.  The latest?  START Bold END Bold.  Orchard Thieves carried out some research into Irish people and how long [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Gardaí in Donnybrook are investigating an armed robbery that took place in Ballsbridge at approximately 1am on Wednesday.  According to Independent.ie, two robbers, armed with what looked like a knife and a gun, managed to gain entry by hopping over a 7 foot-high security screen at Bar 51 on Haddington Road.  It is understood that [&hellip;]

10 years ago

The majority of WhatsApp users thought that the world was coming to an end last night when they couldn’t gossip in their group chats.  A whole two hours without sending a scandalous screenshot, how ever did we survive?! ”Earlier today, WhatsApp users in all parts of the world were unable to access WhatsApp for a [&hellip;]

10 years ago

We’ve told you guys about Brioche in Ranelagh before…  READ: You’ll Forever Remember This Unique And Dreamy Brunch Experience It’s one of our favourite places to visit when we’re craving something a little bit different.  Their latest venture has caught our eye. And for all of the right reasons.  View this post on Instagram A post [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Our old offices used to be a comfortable stone’s throw away from Hatch & Sons on Stephen’s Green.  We’d go up there when we were hankering for a cheeky mid-week fry up and always left satisfied.  So when we heard Hatch & Sons was spreading its wings and expanding to the Northside we were only [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Plumes of smoke surrounded Dublin’s coastline yesterday evening as a gorse fire engulfed Howth Head.  Four units, including one high-volume pump, from Kilbarrack, North Strand, Phibsborough and Tara Street HQ rushed to the scene after 5.30pm and began to tackle the fire. We have four units fighting a well established gorse #fire in #Howth. Fire [&hellip;]

10 years ago

Free-flowing prosecco… Just has such a beautiful ring to it. The concept of ‘bottomless’ prosecco has revolutionised how we drink and dine in Dublin.  And has really benefitted our bank accounts, and bubble addictions.  One of Dublin’s most reliable establishments has gotten behind this glorious idea recently, and we’re only delighted.  Behold, Cinnamon, Ranelagh’s ‘Top [&hellip;]

10 years ago