Brunch is getting better by the week in Dublin and if there’s one day where it’s a little extra special, it has to be Sunday. Skip breakfast so you are on the edge maximum hunger, grab the Sunday papers and go grab one of these 12 gorgeous Sunday brunch dishes… 1. Homemade Beans, Sourdough And Poached Eggs […]

10 years ago

Dublin is full-on flooded with chippers and MSG-filled Chinese takeaways.  And that’s okay, every now and then that’s exactly what you want. But for the most part our bodies need and crave healthy, fresh food. So that’s where Piply.ie, a relatively new spot to pick up healthy guilt-free takeaways in Dublin, comes in.  The team behind Piply were fed […]

10 years ago

The majority of Dublin Fire Brigade members have voted in favour of strike action following a dispute with Dublin City Council senior management.  Dublin City Council want to outsource Dublin Fire Brigade Emergency Medical Service’s ambulance call and dispatch function which has resulted in these disputes.  93% of SIPTU firefighters voted in favour of strike in a […]

10 years ago

We are as obsessed with gin now as we ever have been.  It is the nectar of life and we need it on a drip in our arms.  So naturally when we spotted this pouch of liquid heaven in SuperValu – we lost our shit.  Heavennnnn.  All you gotta do is pop it into the freezer to transform liquid […]

10 years ago

Do you ever think about all the eating you’re going to do at the weekend and feel… slightly underwhelmed? We can only eat so many chicken wings and burgers.  So this weekend we’re switching it up and going… healthy?! CoCu on Chatham Street just off Grafton Street have rolled out a new dish on their […]

10 years ago

There’s nothing more ‘treat yo’self’ than going to the salon for a fresh cut or a few highlights.  So glam. So fab.  But this Dublin salon are really offering their customers the royal treatment – with FREE G&Ts.  via GIPHY Christmas has come 10 months early for customers of Brown Sugar in Ranelagh, Blackrock and […]

10 years ago

A woman (30s) was held hostage by a man (40s) in a house in Ballyogan Green, Dublin 18 today.  A number of Gardaí, negotiators and members of the Defence Forces bomb squad were called to the house from approximately 11.20am.  The woman was released unharmed from the house after a short period of time.  A statement from An Garda Síochána […]

10 years ago

A man in his 70s has died following a collision in Walkinstown at approximately 1.10pm this afternoon.  He was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Tallaght Hospital.  The four car collision happened on St Peters Road in Walkinstown and the road remains closed until further notice.  DUBLIN: St Peter’s Rd, Walkinstown remains […]

10 years ago

Fitness fans the island over, REJOICE – as your queen hit Irish shores yesterday and is gracing one Dublin FLYEfit to teach the ultimate bum-enhancing, -shaping and -lifting class. That’s right, Miss Jen Selter could be guiding you on THE most bootylicious journey of your life in FLYEfit on George’s Street from 1pm until 2pm tomorrow, […]

10 years ago

We were sent a plethora of stunning photos of this morning’s skies over Dublin by our readers today.  And what a morning it was! 50 shades of red, yellow, pink, orange and purple could be seen throughout the city and county – true, natural, untouched eye candy.  Take a look: The skies over Bray by […]

10 years ago

Three units of Dublin Fire Brigade from Dolphin’s Barn and Tallaght battled this terrifying blaze involving cars and sheds in Walkinstown last night.  Flames extended up into the sky and could be seen for miles in the area last night.  A concrete saw was used to gain entry to the one of the sheds in order […]

10 years ago

We love a good pop-up as much as the next fella.  The excitement, the passion for food, the limited edition-ness and mystique of it all – they really are one of our favourite foodie concepts and we welcome each new one in Dublin with open arms.  The latest one launches next week in Dublin and we are so […]

10 years ago

Lookin’ for a laugh? Look no further.  Comedy + brunch = match made in heaven.  And it’s all going down this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 of February in the banquet hall of the Smock Alley Theatre as part of Dublin’s Scene + Heard Festival. Comedian Hannah Mamalis will be headlining and presenting the brunch, and she’ll […]

10 years ago

You might wanna sit down for this one. Described as “bingo mixed with rave rounds, conga lines and a foul mouthed MC”, this is one not to be missed.  This is the first and largest bingo rave to take place in Ireland. It kicks off at 8pm on Thursday down in Number 22 on South Anne Street, doors […]

10 years ago

Valentine’s Day is mere hours away.  And if you’re feeling a little lonely, with no romantic plans in the diary for tomorrow then look no further.  Macari’s on St Pappin Road in Glasnevin are here to save the day, and play cupid.  Their ‘date while you wait’ initiative aims to help you find love as you wait for […]

10 years ago

Mondays are miserable enough on average.  But throw a depressing homemade and half-arsed lunch into the mix and you’re in for one of the worst days of your life.  Ah no, bit dramatic. But you deserve something niiiiiice, something cheap and something tashty af.  Here are 7 lunches for under a tenner that will brighten […]

10 years ago

If you’re feeling as broke as we are right now then you could probably do with some kind of pick-me-up this week. A freebie perhaps?  McDonald’s are giving away free sausage or egg McMuffins this coming Friday, February 17 from 7am until 10am.  The reason?! God only knows. But we ain’t complaining. Free food is free food.  […]

10 years ago

It was wet, wild ‘n’ windy out there over the weekend.  Particularly out in Howth, judging by these insane photos shared by Howth Coast Guard of the pier yesterday afternoon.  You wouldn’t wanna get caught out there in those conditions.  The Irish Coast Guard in Dublin received calls reporting that people were in danger of getting […]

10 years ago

Sunday is drawing to a close, we admit with tears in our eyes.  So if you wanna spend the rest of the evening in bed on Netflix we will happily allow it.  No judgement here, as we will most likely be doing the exact same.  1. Wild Starring the talented Reese Witherspoon as a young […]

10 years ago

We showed you an apartment in IFSC that was going for €1,325 earlier today, and although this place is a whole lot nicer and more aesthetically pleasing.  It’s extortionately priced.  We’re talking €1,675 for a one bed, one bath apartment on Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1.  It really is sad to see just how expensive apartments […]

10 years ago

Pizza is one of life’s greatest offerings. Dough, tomatoes, mozzarella and any topping you could ever want. It’s just fucking incredible when you think about it. Note my passion – it’s true love.  And no, there is nothing wrong with eating pizza in bed, you champ.  Here’s five unreal places to grab a beyond decent […]

10 years ago

Two Irish nightclubs are going head-to-head this Valentine’s eve in an attempt to secure the record for most shifts in one place at, one time.  Giggidy, giggidy.  Dtwo on Harcourt Street in Dublin and 44 nightclub on Abbey Street in Galway are competing for this prestigious record title tomorrow, February 13 at midnight.  What better excuse to […]

10 years ago

One thousand, three hundred and twenty five euros.  For some that is more than what they earn in an entire month.  So to spend that much on one month’s rent seems absolutely absurd. Especially for this kind of apartment.  This one bed, one bath apartment in Dargle House, IFSC, Dublin 1 is available to rent for €1,325 per […]

10 years ago

Well, this is more than a little terrifying. This exchange between air traffic controllers at Dublin Airport and two pilots was uploaded by Dublin Aviation to YouTube. The two planes, one Aer Lingus coming from Milan and the other Ryanair coming from Venice, had an extremely close call while navigating over Dublin on Monday.   There […]

10 years ago

We’re big fan of the crazy, inventive and innovative chefs and mixologists in The Paddocks in Clonee.  Every week they come out with some new over-the-top, crazy creation – each one outdoing the last.  Yesterday we told you about their unicorn hot chocolate which looks a little something like this: And today we bring you […]

10 years ago

The big day is almost here.  V-day for some, D-day for others.  But Dublin Fire Brigade have some very special advice for anyone getting romantic this Valentine’s Day – Fifty Shades of Grey style.  Here it is:  It’s #Valentine‘s and #FiftyShades is in the cinema. Have a romantic, fun & safe weekend, you don’t want us calling […]

10 years ago

It’s mid-February now and we’ve really lost our #Fitspo.  But we’re not ready to give up entirely just yet.  So why not buy a new pair of runners to inject some motivation back into your workout? Here’s some you might like:  1. Adidas – €100  Enhanced cushioning for comfort and stability. Get them here.  2. Reebok […]

10 years ago

The Paddocks have really gone above and beyond this time.  The pub in Clonee is well known for its crazy concoctions and creations.  But RAINBOW HOT CHOCOLATE?! Life = complete.  They are unbelievable. And this looks like their sweetest, most majestic and beautiful invention yet.  Brb, heading to Clonee for a sugar coma.  READ NEXT: PICS: There’s A Lot More […]

10 years ago

Director, videographer and editor Nathan Ivor Scott Barlow of Gorilla productions sent us a few of his latest creations today. And one that really stood out to us was Nothing’s Wrong With Loving You by dreamy singer-songwriter Sion Hill.  The video was shot in Dublin over about 10 days in a very run and gun style, but we think it came out […]

10 years ago

The Craft Brews and Food Fair will take place in the Convention Centre over the weekend of February 23.  And anything food and beer related is obviously going to excite us.  But when we heard that one of our favourite cocktails would be making an appearance at the fair, we nearly went into cardiac arrest.  You may […]

10 years ago

We like to think that we’ve tried the majority of Dublin brunch spots.  But not this one.  Feast your eyes on The 105 Cafe at 105 Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14 – exactly where we are headed on our next brunch date.  It’s been on my to-do list for a while now, but when I saw […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade had yet another busy day yesterday.  They battled this fire near the M50 during the day and then went on to attend this car fire on the R114 Bohernabreena Road.  How terrifying does this look?! We’ve finished dealing with a car fire on R114 Bohernabreena Rd near the reservoir. Road reopened, traffic delays cleared […]

10 years ago

In case you hadn’t noticed, we think Dublin’s pretty great. This city has everything, and it’s only getting better.  So at the end of each work week, we are giving our lovely readers a run-down of what the Lovin Dubliners are lovin’ in Dublin this week by showing some well-deserved love for our personal faves.  Today’s list range spans from […]

10 years ago

Better safe than sorry, eh? Especially when it comes to an expensive vino.  That’s where wine condoms come into play.  Looks like a condom but actually preserves your wonderful wine.  The website description reads: “WINE CONDOM(s) sit flush with the rim of the bottle. Most wine stoppers on the market sit 1/2- 2 inches (or more) […]

10 years ago

Two engines from Dublin Fire Brigade attended to a fire near Leopardstown in the last hour.  The gorse fire is believed to have been located just off the M50 at the J15 Carrickmines.  Visibility in the area may be reduced so be extra cautious on the roads now y’hear? 2 fire engines from Dun Laoghaire station are dealing […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday, at long last, so you really do deserve a lil somethin’, somethin’.  Go on, treat yo’self (as the kids say these days) to some naughty and tasty.  1. Burger – Bunsen Yes. Yes. Yes. Is there anything better than a massive, juicy Bunsen burger cooked to perfection? I’m drooling at the thought.  And washed down with […]

10 years ago

Keen to help save the world?  Well it just got that bit easier, with thanks to One Million Trees in One Day. Tomorrow, February 11 will see volunteers around Ireland planting trees in their community as part of a campaign to plant one million trees in one day.  But, how? The campaign in question allows volunteers and community […]

10 years ago

Homelessness is as present in Dublin today as ever.  So Coppers are teaming up with the wonderful Simon Community to try and raise awareness and much-needed funds to help end homelessness in Ireland.  The #CoppersForCoppers initiative wanna help you get rid of your spare change in the club so you can get your bit while doing your bit!  […]

10 years ago

It is no secret that we are huge fans of Dublin Fire Brigade here at Lovin Dublin.  They keep our city safe, provide critical services every single day and are always looking out for us. And for that we are eternally grateful.  But one Dublin Fire Brigade member has spoken out to inform us of some major […]

10 years ago

It was announced last week that Kings of Leon will play the 3Arena this summer. Tickets for their July 1st concert sold out so feckin quickly and we were beyond devo we didn’t get our hands on any.  But they’ve just gone and announced another date! Hurrahhhhhh.  Kings of Leon will grace the stage of 3Arena again […]

10 years ago

“Feeling fishy?!” That’s what you’ll hear as you stroll into the tiny seafood mecca that is Klaw in Temple Bar.  They’ll be celebrating their second birthday this coming July and if you haven’t called in to try it yet, then wtf are you at like?  I have been waiting with bated breath to try their […]

10 years ago

Gardaí in Balbriggan have issued a warning to local parents after two abduction attempts occurred in the Dublin town in the last two weeks. Parents are warned to be extra vigilant and cautious after a boy (13) was approached by a man on the morning of January 30 on the Castleland Park link road. A second incident was reported in […]

10 years ago

Snow has apparently been spotted falling in Dublin.  We told you yesterday that Snow Could Be On The Way To The Capital Sooner Than You Think… and here it is:  *runs out of the office* Snowing in Fairview. ?? — Seán Cannon-Earley (@seanearley) February 10, 2017 Time for a snow day? Yes, please.  READ NEXT: Great News […]

10 years ago

Accenture is to create 300 new jobs in Dublin this year.  The majority of the roles will be across technology and design with 100 of them focusing on advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and ‘the Internet of Things’. Very exciting altogether. The new employees will be based at Accenture’s new innovation-focused hub, The Dock down in Grand Canal Dock.  […]

10 years ago

Sure, the January blues are bad, but they are nothing compared to the February blues.  All we wanna do is get away from this miserable weather, escape somewhere and experience some vibrant culture for a change. #wanderlust Well, thanks to the lovely people at Pacinos Italian Restaurant on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, that dream soon be […]

10 years ago

Avoca is recalling a single batch each of its Avoca Hummus and Avoca Colcannon because of the presence of a serious bacteria.  According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Listeria monocytogenes present in the two products is a species of pathogenic bacteria that causes a serious disease known as listeriosis. Listeriosis which “can be life threatening, particularly for […]

10 years ago

I would consider myself a reasonably fit person.  But nothing could’ve prepared me for what I ensued when I signed up for a Pound Fit class out in Dundrum.  I could barely walk downstairs let alone climb upstairs the following day.  Pound Fit works nearly every muscle in your body. But does it feel like […]

10 years ago

If a traditional wedding ring doesn’t float your boat and you’re a massive Harry Potter fan then you’ve probably already seen this.  But we’ve only just discovered it and are losing our lives.  Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to wear a golden snitch on their finger?! This particular ring will set you back a […]

10 years ago

Jason Momoa cannot get enough of Dublin.  The Game of Thrones star was spotted skulling pints in Mulligans, Poolbeg Street a few nights ago and then apparently show up in Whelan’s for a few.  And now? He has been busy drinking the Open Gate Brewery dry of Guinness.  He could quite possibly be the biggest Guinness fan […]

10 years ago

I’m sure Dublin Fire Brigade see some strange things on a daily basis.  This is not only strange, but it’s pretty feckin’ scary.  Crews from Blanchardstown attended the scene of an overturned car in Clonsilla last night but when they arrived the occupants were already gone…  We can’t imagine it would be very easy to […]

10 years ago