Did you have trouble getting onto Twitter, Netflix or using PayPal last night? Well, you’re not the only one.  I noticed Twitter was down at about 8.30PM, and according to Independent.ie, it was all due to a cyber attack on little-known internet company Dyn, which disrupted access to Twitter, Netflix, Visa and PayPal.  A hacker group spread […]

10 years ago

Celtic Tiger, dat you? Brown Thomas are really bringin’ it back this Christmas, with a plethora of pricey items in their “Marvel Room” on Grafton Street. If, like me, you are easily upset by pretty things you can’t afford then you should probably steer clear of the place.  It’s all about personalisation this Christmas, dahling. From scarves […]

10 years ago

Strolling through Marks and Sparks this morning this bag of potato-goodness caught my eye… That’s right, Bucks Fizz crisps! All my dreams came true at once. If there’s two things I love, it’s crisps and bucks fizz.  “Bucks Fizz Hand Cooked Potato Crisps with edible gold shimmer and a touch of orange and fizz. Made […]

10 years ago

There is currently a severe lack of available hotel rooms in Dublin, with occupancy rates at an all-time high. According to TheJournal.ie and hotel industry analysts STR, hotels in the capital were nearly 94% full on average last month and room rates have risen even further.  In the last five years tourists visiting Dublin have increased by one third, while available accommodation […]

10 years ago

Bottle-flipping is a skill that not everyone can master… but this Dublin granny certainly has – she can even flip TWO bottles at once. After her grandson Fionn Con posted this video to his Facebook it picked up major speed and went viral. Check her out:  It was featured on Mashable, Ellen Nation and even Good Morning America.  (Go to […]

10 years ago

Struggling to decide what to dress up as for Halloween? No doubt there’ll be an abundance of Donald Trumps, Stranger Things characters and a few Brexit-themed costumes knockin’ about this year – truly scary shit.  But if you’re in the mood to be a tad more original, then you should follow this absolutely hilarious guide by Your One Nikita.  Apparently this Halloween I […]

10 years ago

Gay Byrne’s anti-EU opinion is no secret. He’s been pretty vocal about it all in the last few years. But this latest revelation is on a whole other level.  Following the Brexit referendum he has voiced his opinion yet again that Ireland should follow suit and leave the EU.  He told the Irish Sun that an Ir-exit could be the […]

10 years ago

64 Fitzwilliam Square could be the most regal, fancy-ass house to ever exist in Dublin.  We’re talking naked marble statues, gold leaf wall detailing and ornate ceiling plasterwork throughout.  It even has a lift.  Imagine Christmas dinner at this table… A candid pic in this hallway would raaake in the likes Kick back and relax in these […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade worked their asses off yesterday to put out two separate blazes in Dublin.  They were called to a major fire at the abandoned Cuckoo’s Nest pub in Tallaght on Greenhills Road at about 10.15PM last night and a total of five fire brigades were involved in the battle which took over two hours to put out.  Luckily, no one was […]

10 years ago

We love The Harbour Bar in Bray just as much as the next fella, but they’ve really won our hearts over with this one.  If you loved Stranger Things, then you’ll love this gas video they’ve created in the lead up to Halloween.  They’ve even recreated that creepy wall… View this post on Instagram A […]

10 years ago

This is EXACTLY what Dublin is missing: a BYOC bar.  AKA, Bring Your Own Cocktail.  Drop Dead Twice is opening its doors tonight on 18-19 Francis Street, D8, over near Christ Church.  And it’s bound to be a huge success, but it is a pop-up, so get booking your slot now.  It’s just €20 for a two-hour slot, […]

10 years ago

Lately it feels like there is a new café, restaurant or bar opening every day in this city, and some weeks that’s literally the case.  We like to give places a few weeks or months to get into their stride before reviewing them, but we also want to make sure you know about all the […]

10 years ago

I’m calling it. This is THE most beautiful house in for sale Dublin right now.  68 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 is officially on the market, after an extensive refurbishment, redesign by Helen Turkington and a newly-built extension. Complete with five bedrooms, five bathrooms and five reception/entertaining rooms, the detached Victorian house is on sale for €2.2 million.  Every […]

10 years ago

To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Roald Dahl, Platform 61 on South William street are holding a Roald Dahl-inspired brunch on Saturday November 5.  Adorable.  The Welsh-born author sold over 250 million books worldwide, with favourites including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Twits and The BFG. All movies featured some interesting, and certainly quirky, food delights. Who could forget Snozzcumbers and Whizzpoppers? There will […]

10 years ago

After being closed for over a year for renovations, The Bottle Tower in Churchtown officially reopened under new management on September 28.  And it has an entirely new look.  The old interior was completely stripped down, and what they’ve created in its place is so cool and so full of character.  It’s trendy without being OTT – […]

10 years ago

Your hands are shaking. Your heart is beating a mile a minute. You hurriedly log into your Ticketmaster account. You patiently wait in a virtual queue for twenty minutes, with your wait time fluctuating from five minutes all the way to 74 minutes… only to find out that THEY’RE GONE. Condolences to all – Coldplay is officially […]

10 years ago

The Conrad Hotel, Dublin, yesterday unveiled their brand new transformation, which cost over €13 million.  The refurb was heavily inspired and influenced by Dublin’s rich literary culture and local heritage.  And it is truly stunning.   They’ve also unveiled their new restaurant, The Coburg. The Coburg, formerly known as Alex Restaurant, is a relaxed, brasserie featuring an all-day […]

10 years ago

Back in September we learned that Fingal County Council had served notice on Starbucks on Harbour Road, Howth, to shut its doors for good – giving the cafe four weeks to close. As it turned out, the owners hadn’t gotten planning permission to change the use of their property from a bike shop into a Starbucks.  The company that […]

10 years ago

Fantastic news – An Bord Pleanála have finally granted planning permission for the retention of the famous Pantibar sign on Capel Street. It’s going nowhere. *throws hands up in victory* Absolutely DELIGHTED that we won our appeal & An Bord Pleanála have granted permission for the Pantibar sign to stay! Thanks all for support pic.twitter.com/jm37FzBeO1 — Dr […]

10 years ago

Cycling in Dublin city has been very topical of late. With cyclists highlighting the dangers and stress of cycling in the city and being fed up with careless drivers, and vice versa with drivers voicing their anger with cyclists. It’s a bit of a mess.  Brian Mullarkey, of CycleSound, sent us this unsettling video which highlights “why you […]

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 […]

10 years ago

Stories like these eliminate any remaining faith we have in humanity… and unfortunately they’ve become quite regular of late. Two months ago, we heard of a rough sleeper who was urinated on by a man while his friends watched and laughed.  Then, a few weeks later, another group of people egged a homeless man while shouting “have […]

10 years ago

We appreciate a beautiful interior as much as the next guy.  But when a restaurant go above and beyond with intricate detail, excellent aesthetics and unique and beautiful colour choices – we are just in awe. That’s exactly what you’ll see in WILDE, the new 1930s style restaurant located in The Westbury, mere seconds from Grafton Street.  Soooo glam. It looks like something […]

10 years ago

Currently unemployed or looking to move jobs? Then you need to haul ass to this slick event tomorrow.  Sponsored by Accenture and powered by Jobbio, UpStarter provides job seekers a chance to meet some of Ireland’s most innovative companies – who are all currently hiring. It’s on in The Powerscourt Centre from 6 until 9 tomorrow and is expected to have […]

10 years ago

Happy 9th birthday Nick’s Coffee! To celebrate, Ranelagh’s favourite coffee stop are charging just €1 for all drinks all day! How sound is that? But that’s not all, Nick’s offer free coffee for over 65s! You guys are the best.  Love this initiative by @NicksCoffeeCo in Ranelagh. 9th birthday today. Coffee €1! @LovinDublin #dublin #ranelagh pic.twitter.com/JOZpU7LdZw […]

10 years ago

Every now and then you end up on the dark side of the internet. And that’s exactly where we stumbled across these videos, tagged with #LindtCrushing – we are horrified.  Apparently #LindtCrushing has been around for some time, with tweets dating back to 2014.  Twitter user @KaliSweep seems to be heading up the movement – try to watch […]

10 years ago

There are still 82 days left ’til Christmas, yet walk into any supermarket today and you’ll see entire shelves stocked to the brim with Christmas food, presents and decorations.  Is this total madness? Are we getting way too ahead of ourselves?  Evan O’Callaghan sent us this pic on Twitter of A Dublin Bus Tour wishing everyone a […]

10 years ago

If you don’t feel warm and fuzzy inside after watching that then there is something seriously wrong with you.  The smiles, the moves, the characters – it’s all absolutely endearing.  This rendition of the Macarena went down in Our Lady’s Hospice, and it ain’t half bad. This lot wouldn’t look amiss in Coppers with those […]

10 years ago

The homecoming event for the victorious Dublin team is just about to kick off, and Smithfield Plaza looks absolutely jammers. There’s no doubt that that’s where ALL the craic in Dublin will be for the next few hours, I’d say the atmosphere is BUZZING.  Hup the Dubs.  And they wait… Smithfield plaza filling up. @rtenews @RTEgaa […]

10 years ago

We had our suspicions during the week after the band tweeted this image featuring a tricolour within a promotional video about their 2017 tour:  pic.twitter.com/wHHCsqRORj — Coldplay (@coldplay) September 30, 2016 But it has been officially confirmed that Coldplay will play Croke Park on Saturday July 8, 2017 and tickets will go on sale this coming Friday….  YAAAASSSSSS.  We’ll see you […]

10 years ago

Cancel your plans for the evening –  here’s your chance to celebrate with the Dublin team after their legendary win yesterday.  Lord Mayor of Dublin, Brendan Carr, and Dublin City Council are hosting this public event in Smithfield Plaza from 4.30 today. And we can already feel the incredible atmosphere. It will be buzzing.  As a True Blue, I […]

10 years ago

Waking up to the sun peeking through my curtains was a lovely surprise this morning.  And it’s set to last for the day, according to Met Éireann. Wooohoooo.  While there was some mist and fog early this morning, that’s pretty much all cleared. Today will be a “bright, dry day with sunny spells”, – our […]

10 years ago

The site was glitchy for about 20 minutes before shutting down entirely for two and a half hours.  And it ruined my Saturday night. My housemates had just left to go out, so I was well and truly alone, with NOTHING to do.  Classic Netflix, ruining my social life.  Maybe the shut-down stemmed from all the […]

10 years ago

Everyone has those weeks from time to time. The ones where they just seem to drag on for aaaaaages and you lose your motivation to do pretty much everything. Well enough is enough. It’s time to get your life together and make shit happen. In case you’re lacking some inspiration we’ve compiled a list to help you start off […]

10 years ago

The rain is falling faster, the evenings are getting darker and the air is growing colder. That can only mean one thing – winter is around the corner. It’s inevitable that you’re going to be feckin’ freezing on more then one occasion in the coming months. So here are some tips for making your space […]

10 years ago

This could be the best, and most beautiful, social media stunt we’ve ever seen in Dublin. And it’s all by wonderful Ranelagh restaurant, Brioche.  I stumbled across the murals and was intrigued so I gave them a buzz and spoke Brioche’s manager, Patrick McArdle, who explained that the murals are all part of Brioche’s rebranding and relaunch.  […]

10 years ago

Everyone has friends. Most people have best friends. But only a select few can say they’ve truly found their soulmate best friend. If you’re lucky, you’ll have found yours in school or in college, but many people are still waiting to find theirs. These are the nine signs that you’ve struck gold and have found a friend for life and […]

10 years ago

Ah Penneys, the go-to shop for EVERYTHING. From homeware to menswear, ladieswear to accessories and even gadgets – they can do no wrong. We scoured the store from top to bottom to find the best and cutest stuff that they had to offer. G’wan, have a gawk at what we found. 1. Metallic Jeans One word, GORGE, €23. 2. […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos with #lovindublin over on Instagram. They help us see the city from a very different, and utterly beautiful, eye-gasmic perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  The beautiful Samuel Beckett Bridge  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faiz […]

10 years ago

This is seriously cool.  If you’ve any interest in music at all, you’ll be well familiar with Abbey Road Studios.  And the rich musical heritage that pulses throughout.  It’s where Amy Winehouse famously recorded her last ever song with her hero, Tony Bennett, and where Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon was born.  And Airbnb are giving […]

10 years ago

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And what better to serve with the nation’s favourite desert than some delicious cookies or a scrumptious donut? Hence the name of Dublin’s new ice-cream hot spot, Creamed Cookies, that opened recently on the Northside. Located at the Liffey Street entrance of Arnotts, this ice-cream café […]

10 years ago

This is EXACTLY what Dublin is missing: a BYOC bar.  AKA, Bring Your Own Cocktail.  Drop Dead Twice will open its doors on October 13 on Francis Street, D8, over near Christ Church.  And it’s bound to be a huge success, but it is a pop-up, so get booking your slot now.  It’s just €20 for a two […]

10 years ago

Over 20,000 people took part in Saturday’s March For Choice and I think we can all agree that it was one of the most amazing events to ever take place in Ireland.  Shit weather and bus strikes stopped no one as they marched in solidarity from the Garden of Remembrance to Merrion Square.  This video, […]

10 years ago

50 lucky guests have embarked on what could be the most luxurious 8-day train tour of Ireland, ever.  The Emerald Isle Express tour takes place for the third year on a beautiful, restored heritage train. Guests will see the beautiful green, sweeping landscapes of Ireland from a unique point of view. They’ll stay in some of Ireland’s […]

10 years ago

This video, by Giz a laugh and Windup Merchantz, depicting what The Titanic would be like if it was set in our fair city will brighten up your morning and give you a well-needed laugh.  There’s no arguing that the original movie is a classic, but I would happily sit through the entire movie with this parody voiceover.  […]

10 years ago

I’ll be the first to admit that my eating habits are faaar from consistent, or healthy in the slightest.  I’m terrible for doing grocery shopping or meal prepping, and I eat out way more than my wallet is comfortable with. If there was an Olympic gold medal for skipping meals, I would win it.  So when the […]

10 years ago

This might be the property porn to end all property porn.  I pass these cottages off Serpentine Avenue nearly every day and I’ve admired their traditional beauty more than once.  This particular one, number 4, is currently on the market for €650,000. It has three bedrooms, one large bathroom and various rooms for entertaining in one heck of […]

10 years ago

Fuck penthouses.  If it’s The Docklands you wanna live in, then look no further than this gorgeous little house boat.  And it can be all yours for a total of €73,000. A total bargain in this day and age.  Think of all the money you’d save on this 40ft beaut – electricity and fuel are minimal – and your friends will […]

10 years ago

For a small country, Ireland has experienced some great moments and produced/hosted some amazing people… So, we decided to take a lil’ look at some individuals who’ve created some truly iconic occasions in Irish political, sporting and cultural history. There’s so many people/moments we’d love to include but listicles are as cut-throat as the Hunger […]

10 years ago

We’re a small nation, admittedly.  But what we lack in square kilometres, we make up for in unashamed pride.  We have an awful lot to be proud too – so much so, in fact, that it’s important to remind ourselves of some oft-forgotten moments. Warning: this post may fill you with an extreme sense of patriotism […]

10 years ago