There was no shortage of special moments on Friday night’s Late Late Toy Show. We had Katie Taylor surprising young Ella, we had Alex coming back from Australia to surprise her brother Lee and we had the lovely Sophie talking about her sick brother Cian. The Toy Show was something of an emotional rollercoaster but […]

7 years ago

Jim Gavin is no longer the Dublin football manager. In what comes as shocking news, Gavin has decided to step down after seven successful years with the county’s senior footballers. It has been less than three months since Gavin led the Dubs to their historic five-in-a-row win over Kerry in the All-Ireland final. On Saturday morning, […]

7 years ago

Two Dublin bus routes will begin operating on a 24-hour basis starting this weekend. From Sunday, the Dublin Bus 41 and 15 routes will run through the night, operating on a 30-minute frequency from midnight to 5am every morning. The fare structure will remain unchanged, with no additional charge for passengers availing of the new […]

7 years ago

Dublin Zoo is offering a 50 per cent discount to adults for the whole of December. To celebrate the recent arrival of the one millionth visitor to Dublin Zoo, adults will be able to avail of a half-price offer for the remainder of the year. The offer is valid seven days a week starting this […]

7 years ago

Whelan’s is one of the best spots in Dublin City. It’s a fantastic venue for live music and stand-up comedy. It’s a great pub for a post-work pint. But it’s not somewhere you should go for dinner. That’s because they don’t serve food at the Wexford Street bar. One negative Google review of Whelan’s this […]

7 years ago

To mark 70 years since the birth of Phil Lynott, the Central Bank has issued a €15 silver commemorative coin in his honour. The coin was launched by President Michael D. Higgins on Tuesday at St. Kevin’s College, Crumlin, where Lynott used to go to school. The Thin Lizzy frontman remains one of the most beloved […]

7 years ago

Aer Lingus have launched their Black Friday sale and there are some incredible offers to be had. Aer Lingus have knocked €100 off a number of return flights to selected routes in North America and there is no shortage of potential destinations for those who wish to avail of the deal. Customers will have to act […]

7 years ago

The David Attenborough fan in your life needs to be made aware that a live concert of his incredible Our Planet series is coming to Dublin next year. Our Planet Live in Concert is coming to the 3Arena on 16 October 2020, with tickets for the show going on sale this Friday. The production will […]

7 years ago

The Brown Thomas Christmas display is lit up. The ‘Grafton Quarter’ is illuminated. Now all that’s left is to light the Christmas trees around Dublin. Dublin City Council has provided 30 Christmas trees to local communities and there are designated lighting ceremonies for each. The lights of the 30 trees will be switched on around […]

7 years ago

A sensory room has been opened up at Dublin Airport for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment or other special needs. The sensory room includes calming music, mood lighting, bean bags and other comfortable seating as well as digital display panels, tactile panels and textured flooring. There will also be games designed to improve memory […]

7 years ago

Dublin’s newest bus service, Route 197, commenced over the weekend. Route 197 was launched on Sunday, 24 November by Go-Ahead Ireland on behalf of Transport for Ireland. The route, which extends between Swords and Ashbourne, will operate 17 daily return services between Monday and Saturday, and 14 daily return services on Sunday inclusive of public holidays, with […]

7 years ago

The line-up for next year’s Trinity Summer Series is coming together very nicely. Two weeks ago, The Specials and Walking On Cars were announced for the 2020 Trinity Summer Series and another pair of incredible acts were confirmed today. Keane and HAIM will both be playing at the outdoor series next summer, with tickets for […]

7 years ago

Several youths were removed from a Luas on the red line on Thursday evening following reports of a gun on board the tram. Armed Gardai responded to a call from a concerned passenger, who had reported that a young person travelling on the red line was in possession of a firearm. When the Armed Response […]

7 years ago

The property investment firm that complained about the traders on Grafton Street has withdrawn its objections. Hines Ireland has also apologised to the flower sellers on Grafton Street for suggesting that they should move their stalls up to the Stephen’s Green area in order to reduce “street clutter” on one of the busiest shopping streets […]

7 years ago

Intimate gigs are few and far between for Dermot Kennedy nowadays but on Wednesday night, he treated his adoring fans to two of them in Dublin city. The Outnumbered singer arrived in Dublin on Wednesday afternoon ahead of two exclusive shows which were put together by Aloft Hotels. Kennedy’s first show began at 7.30pm and his […]

7 years ago

Dublin Airport is trialling a new initiative which will provide private pods and seating to passengers who are flying on their own. The initiative, called MySpot, will offer those travelling alone a private area with device-charging facilities and a compartment for hand luggage to be securely stored. Passengers who are travelling alone through the airport […]

7 years ago

Leap cards could be replaced with contactless payments in the coming years. The National Transport Authority has outlined the plans to introduce a new Next Generation Ticketing system which will see the Leap card replaced by Account Based Ticketing. In a detailed market consultation document, the NTA notes that “the second biggest source of bus […]

7 years ago

A Gavin & Stacey pub quiz is coming to a Dublin pub next month. Crackin’! Whelan’s on Wexford will host the Gavin & Stacey-themed quiz on December 3 and tickets are already flying for the event. Ahead of the much-anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, Yellow Elephant Promotions have put together the quiz, with a […]

7 years ago

The National Transport Authority has confirmed that two Dublin bus routes will begin operating on 24-hour basis starting next month. From December 1, routes 15 and 41 will operate throughout the night – running every 30 minutes between midnight and 5am. The two Dublin bus routes will also see increased frequency during the day although the […]

7 years ago

There will be a temporary partial closure of Luas green line services today as essential engineering works take place. Throughout Sunday, there will be no Luas services between Broombridge and Dominick, with trams from Brides Glen and Sandyford only travelling as far as Parnell. This means that the Broombridge, Cabra, Phibsborough, Grangegorman, Broadstone – DIT […]

7 years ago

The arrival of Santa Claus at Arnotts is a date that all Christmas-lovers in the capital keenly circle in their diaries every year. And there won’t be long to wait for Mr Claus’ arrival as Arnotts have announced the date and time of Santa’s annual residency at the city centre store. Santa Claus’ sleigh is […]

7 years ago

The Bernard Shaw received quite a bit of backlash from a social media post on Friday. Ahead of the opening night of the pub’s new premises in Glasnevin, a meme appeared on The Bernard Shaw’s Instagram which seemed to suggest that those from the Northside of Dublin were weapon-toting thugs before the pub relocated across […]

7 years ago

The Bernard Shaw pub has issued an apology after an Instagram post caused outrage among their followers. On Friday, as The Bernard Shaw prepared to re-open at its new Glasnevin premises, a social media post appeared on their account which seemed to mock those from the Northside of Dublin. The now-deleted meme showed a group […]

7 years ago

The man behind Fallon & Byrne’s pizza has been honoured at an internationally recognised awards ceremony. Fallon & Byrne’s head pizza chef Alessandro Capozzi has been crowned the best pizzaiolo in Ireland and placed second in the world at the Campionato Nazionale DOC in Italy. The prestigious competition, which is recognised by UNESCO in support of Neopolitan-style pizza, saw over 500 chefs from […]

7 years ago

A bar on Baggot Street has issued a no-nonsense response to a negative review which suggested that a bartender deceived a customer into ordering the “most expensive whiskey.” Searsons management has completely rejected some of the statements in the TripAdvisor review, which was posted last week. The one-star review was based on one customer’s complaint that […]

7 years ago

Harry Styles is coming to Dublin! Harry Styles has announced a massive arena tour on his various social media platforms, confirming suspicions that a Dublin date would be on the horizon for the former One Direction singer. Styles announced a 26-date European leg of his Love on Tour tour which begins in Birmingham on April […]

7 years ago

A flight from Barcelona to Dublin Airport was delayed on Monday afternoon due to some drama regarding a passenger with a fake passport. A man is believed to have made his way on board Vueling flight number VY8720 from Barcelona to Dublin Airport with a falsified passport and managed to lock himself in the plane’s […]

7 years ago

Fans of Thai food in Malahide will have to go elsewhere as popular takeaway restaurant The Bangkok Thai has closed its doors for good. The establishment, located on Townyard Lane in Malahide, announced that it was shutting down over the weekend although the reason for the closure has not been revealed. After two decades of […]

7 years ago

There will soon be three Wetherspoons pubs in Dublin city. JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the purchase of HQ Bar and Restaurant in Dublin and is currently deciding when to open the establishment. The property, located in the Hanover Quay area, was purchased from owner Fulminis Limited for an undisclosed sum. The new owner is now deciding […]

7 years ago

Copper Face Jacks is no longer up for sale. In a turnaround which will come as music to the ears of frequenters of the iconic Dublin nightclub, the owners of Copper Face Jacks have decided to pull the plug on the sale. The popular Harcourt Street venue, as well as the Jackson Court Hotel, was […]

7 years ago

Dublin is getting a very special version of Love Actually next month. It wouldn’t be Christmas without Richard Curtis’ iconic Love Actually and fans of the festive rom-com can avail of a cinematic experience with a twist. Love Actually in Concert is coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on December 4, with a live screening […]

7 years ago

Three Dublin businesses were served with closure orders by the Health Service Executive last month. All three of the restaurants have since reopened and one closure order remains under appeal, while the reasons for each closure order remains unknown. The closure order served to Camden Rotisserie on Camden Street under EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) […]

7 years ago

Gay Byrne’s funeral will be broadcast live on RTÉ this Friday. Byrne tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 85 following a long illness and tributes continue to pour in for the legendary broadcaster. A special live episode of The Late Late Show aired on Tuesday night to honour the legacy of Byrne, […]

7 years ago

Will you be heading along to see Christina Aguilera in Dublin? The Dirrty singer has been in the Irish capital for a couple of days now and even treated herself to a scoop or two in Cassidy’s on Camden Street on Sunday night. It’s all been leading up to the big gig at the 3Arena […]

7 years ago

RTÉ will broadcast a special live edition of The Late Late Show on Tuesday night in tribute to Gay Byrne. Byrne tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 85 after battling a long illness. In a statement, his family said: “It is with sadness that Kathleen, Crona and Suzy wish to announce that their […]

7 years ago

It’s ‘extra pair of socks in your bag’ kind of weather out there. Plenty of rain is expected in Leinster throughout Monday, with a Status Yellow rainfall warning issued for five counties. Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow and Meath have received the warning as Met Eireann predict spells of heavy rain and the risk of spot […]

7 years ago

Westlife have announced a huge stadium tour for next summer but Dublin does not feature on the list of planned destinations. On Friday morning, the popular Irish boyband released dates and venues for their 2020 summer tour but hopeful Dubliners were left disappointed. 14 new concerts were announced by Westlife, adding to the group’s previously […]

7 years ago

Not everyone got on board with the idea of deciding Dublin Marathon entries based on a lottery system. The ever-increasing demand for places in the Dublin Marathon saw organisers announce that the entry process would no longer be based on a first-come, first-served system. It was announced earlier this week that future applications for the […]

7 years ago

It seems that trick-or-treaters in Dublin will have to brave heavy rain this Halloween. It’s a wet and miserable morning in the capital and the weather doesn’t look like it will improve until very late tonight. The heaviest rain is expected to arrive in the evening, which is when a lot of kids are brought […]

7 years ago

Maybe now you’ll be able to get a seat for yourself on that morning commute. The addition of 41 new rail carriages to Dublin trains has been approved by the Government in a bid to combat capacity issues. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross T.D., announced on Wednesday the approval of the […]

7 years ago

The quick-thinking of a heroic Garda may well have saved a runner’s life during Sunday’s Dublin Marathon. Garda Niamh Connaughton was on duty for the 40th Dublin Marathon when she spotted one of the 20,000 runners displaying signs of difficulty during the 26-mile race. She rushed to assist the man, who we now know as […]

7 years ago

If only there was a similar outcome at the Tokyo Stadium 10 days ago… Ireland could not replicate their historic victory over the All Blacks in Chicago when they met New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final last week. But for rugby fans who are looking to relive the moment that Ireland beat the […]

7 years ago

This is bound to stir up some debate around the country. Dubliners have been voted the funniest people in Ireland, according to a new survey conducted by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels Ireland and UK. Among the 1,000 Irish people surveyed as part of the study, Dubliners were voted the funniest and greatest according to […]

7 years ago

Westlife currently only have plans to perform in Cork and London next year. Irish fans who missed out on tickets to see the boyband at Pairc Ui Chaoimh or Wembley next August will have to wait until 2021 to see them, according to long-time manager, Louis Walsh. Amid ongoing speculation that Westlife could well bring […]

7 years ago

Thankfully, no firefighters were injured by the projectiles. Dublin Fire Brigade has taken to social media to make the public aware of the kind of needless abuse that they are sometimes subjected to. On Saturday night, firefighters from Dublin Fire Brigade attended an incident in the south of the city when they were pelted with […]

7 years ago

Two flights were forced to make emergency landings at Dublin Airport in the space of 12 hours this weekend. Medical emergencies forced two separate flights to divert to Dublin over the Bank Holiday weekend, with one landing on Friday night and another Saturday morning. The first occurred at approximately 8.30pm on Friday evening, when Air […]

7 years ago

Dublin has been named on the list of the top 50 most beautiful cities in the world. The list was put together by FlightNetwork.com, who deemed Paris the most beautiful city while Dublin almost missed the cut of the top 50. Ireland’s capital came in at 45th on the list; ahead of Marrakesh, Bergen, Jaipur, […]

7 years ago

Whoever runs the Dublin Airport Twitter account clearly had enough of hearing accusations like this. In response to an article about airport charges, one disgruntled Twitter user claimed that Dublin Airport has been attempting to restrict Cork Airport’s development. “Dublin Airport you are deliberately restricting the ability of @CorkAirport to grow and provide a decent […]

7 years ago

We don’t know the name of the project or the fees involved but a casting call has been sent out for strong swimmers in Dublin. A shoot is scheduled for next week in Dublin and the only requirements are the ability to swim and being comfortable  jumping in and out of the sea for a […]

7 years ago

Conor McGregor took part in a press conference in Moscow, Russia on Thursday morning. McGregor travelled to the home country of his fierce rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, for a promotional event this week and answered questions in relation to his long-awaited UFC comeback. While ‘The Notorious’ spent large portions of his press conference discussing his brand […]

7 years ago