Storm Brendan is due to hit Dublin this afternoon. Storm Brendan has already started to batter the west coast of Ireland, with the whole country under a Status Orange wind warning since this morning. Met Eireann have predicted heavy rain and strong winds throughout the country and the latest update from the national forecaster suggests […]

7 years ago

One of Dublin’s oldest butcher shops has closed amid increasing competition from supermarkets. Hogan’s Butchers on Wexford Street has closed its shutters and switched off its iconic neon sign for the final time after more than 80 years of serving the capital. Christopher Hogan, a third-generation butcher, has decided to retire at the age of […]

7 years ago

Storm Brendan is approaching Ireland and most of the country will be affected in one way or another. The Status Orange wind warning that was initially only in place for 11 counties has now been extended to include the entire country, meaning that the weather on the east coast may be worse than first expected […]

7 years ago

Iskander’s, as we know and love it, will soon be no more. It’s been announced that Iskander’s, Dublin’s original kebab shop, will close its doors next week after almost 30 years of serving the capital. Open since 1992, Iskander’s is set to close ahead of a major refurbishment and relaunch under a different name. Ali […]

7 years ago

Dublin is one of 15 counties that have received a Status Yellow warning ahead of Storm Brendan. Most of Ireland will be affected by a spell of unsettled weather as Storm Brendan tracks to the northwest of the country and Dublin, as well as 14 other counties, have escaped with a Status Yellow wind warning […]

7 years ago

Brass Onion Bistro is set to open in the premises previously occupied by the hugely popular Twenty2 restaurant in Drumcondra. It was hoped that Brass Onion Bistro would open this weekend but an issue with the gas connection has meant that the grand opening had to be delayed to January 18. The newest addition to Dublin […]

7 years ago

It’s certainly the right time of year to put on a pint and stew offer. With temperatures continuing to fluctuate and plenty of rain and wind expected in Dublin over the coming week, why not escape the conditions and warm yourself up with the delicious combination of a pint and bowl of stew? O’Shea’s of […]

7 years ago

Tried Tinder? Bungled with Bumble? Well why not try your hand at finding love on the Late Late Show Valentine’s Day special. RTE are on the lookout for more than 200 singletons to take part in The Late Late Show Valentine’s Day extravaganza. Host Ryan Tubridy put the call out for “eligible lads and ladies who […]

7 years ago

Two Dublin restaurants and one Dublin service station were issued food closure orders in December. Dublin accounted for half of the six total closure orders issued to Irish food businesses by the Health Service Executive last month. And evidence of rodent activity was the primary reason for the three closure orders served to food businesses […]

7 years ago

Two men have been arrested following an incident that began at Dublin Airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It is understood that a mini bus was stolen at the airport and set off for the border with three passengers falsely imprisoned on board. Gardai gave chase to the mini bus, which crossed the […]

7 years ago

We know him simply as ‘the guy who slipped on the ice’ and there are not many individuals as iconic as him in Irish television history. The true identity of ‘the guy who slipped on the ice’ ten years ago today remains a mystery but that doesn’t mean that his cultural impact cannot be honoured. […]

7 years ago

Conor McGregor is set to make his comeback in just 11 days and the UFC’s official apparel company, Reebok, have designed a special t-shirt for the occasion. Despite his 15 month absence from the UFC, Conor McGregor remains one of the biggest stars in the company which makes it all the more surprising to see […]

7 years ago

Legendary broadcaster Larry Gogan has died, aged 81. RTE announced the tragic news early on Tuesday morning. Born in 1938, Gogan was one of the most beloved figures on Irish radio during a career that spanned almost six decades. The Dubliner is perhaps best known for his work on RTE’s 2FM, where his Just a Minute […]

7 years ago

A popular Dublin pub is offering free lunch to all Darraghs and Denises this week. As a Darragh myself, Dublin pub The Back Page has provided the good news that was needed for the first full week back at work. The Phibsborough pub will give all Darraghs and Denises a complimentary lunch between now and […]

7 years ago

Burger King’s recently released Rebel Whopper is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The plant-based Rebel Whopper was released by Burger King in Ireland in November and ahead of its United Kingdom release, customers have been advised that the product is not actually suitable for vegans or vegetarians due to the way that it is […]

7 years ago

The Coachella line-up for 2020 has been announced. The headliners for Coachella 2020 will be Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean. The full line-up of performers was revealed on Friday morning and among the most anticipated acts for the April festival are Dublin groups, Fontaines D.C. and The Murder Capital. Both Dublin […]

7 years ago

Boojum have announced a new meal option to cater for vegan customers. January is the time of year when many go vegan for the month in a modern trend commonly known as Veganuary. Many food establishments around Ireland have responded to the demand for vegan options by unveiling new vegan dishes at the turn of […]

7 years ago

Following the record number of food closure orders issued to Irish food businesses in November, December saw comparatively few establishments served with such orders. In total, six Irish food businesses were served with closure orders last month, with three of those orders being issued to outlets in Dublin. The Circle K Service Station on the […]

7 years ago

The Leopardstown Races are a post-Christmas tradition for many. They’re a great way to gather the troops for St. Stephen’s Day, they get you up and out of bed from your Christmas slumber and they give you the chance to win back some of that money you spent shopping throughout December. They also have the […]

7 years ago

Someone in Dublin is at risk of missing out on their €500,000 EuroMillions prize. In October, the National Lottery revealed that a winning EuroMillions ticket worth €500,000 was sold at the Mace store in Kilbarrack shopping centre, Dublin 5. Almost three months have passed and the prize remains unclaimed, however. The deadline to claim the reward is […]

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It was like a 2019 episode of Father Ted. One Dublin priest treated his congregation to a rather memorable mass on Christmas Eve this year. Closing out the Christmas Eve mass on Tuesday evening, Father Peter O’Connor gave the packed out church a ceremony to remember by leaving via the unusual method of electric scooter. […]

7 years ago

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin have donated €25,000 worth of toy vouchers to less fortunate children. In a wonderful Christmas gesture, Conor McGregor and his long-time partner kindly donated €25,000 worth of Smyth’s Toys vouchers to Inner City Helping Homeless. The charity, which helps Dublin’s homeless communities, thanked the UFC superstar for his and Devlin’s generosity […]

7 years ago

It was a December to remember for the Strawberry Hall Santa. Last week, the Strawberry Hall pub took to social media to reveal that their beloved Santa Claus had gone missing. The story took twists and turns as the Dublin pub cried out for Santa’s safe return and the Father Christmas figure even had its […]

7 years ago

2019 sounds like it was an interesting one for the taxi drivers in Dublin. Lynk, Dublin’s taxi-booking app, has revealed the weirdest trends, stats and driver experiences of the past year and it makes for fascinating reading. If you’ve ever felt guilty about getting a taxi to a destination that’s borderline walking distance then feel […]

7 years ago

Snow Patrol were unable to reschedule last month’s Dublin gig but have instead put together a special acoustic show at the Olympia Theatre. Due to illness, Snow Patrol were forced to cancel a number of shows in late November. The group was able to reschedule the majority of the shows that had to be cancelled […]

7 years ago

Perhaps you’ll see Colm Meaney or Catriona Power claiming their free lunch at The Back Page this week. In the latest edition of a regular offer that The Back Page pub puts on for certain names, all Colms and Catrionas will be given a free lunch for the rest of the work week. The popular […]

7 years ago

There was only ever going to be one outcome when Dermot Kennedy joined Ellie Goulding for a cover of a Christmas classic. Dermot Kennedy and Ellie Goulding joined forces in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge this week to cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and it’s safe to say that […]

7 years ago

Santa Claus will have to be quick next week if he is to avoid being detected by the Santa Traps that have been launched by IKEA. Ahead of the most exciting morning of the year for Irish children, IKEA has rebranded its motion light sensors to incorporate the possibility of catching a glimpse of Father […]

7 years ago

Passengers flying through Dublin Airport over the festive period have been asked to avoid packing wrapped presents in their hand luggage. A statement has been issued by Dublin Airport which reminds passengers that they may be asked to unwrap any wrapped gifts at the security screening area. The reminder comes ahead of what will be […]

7 years ago

What better way to spend your Monday night than at Cherry Comedy, where you can laugh and raise money for a fantastic cause all at the same time? The Cherry Comedy Christmas show will be part party and part fundraiser as the organisers of the popular Dublin comedy show have announced plans to donate all […]

7 years ago

Dublin Zoo have asked for help in naming their new baby gorilla. In October, an adorable baby western lowland gorilla was born to mother Vana and father Bangui but he has yet to be named. That’s where you come in. Dublin Zoo have launched a competition to name the new arrival and you can submit […]

7 years ago

Be careful when saying “C’mere till I tell ya” in this new pub just off Camden Street. That’s because the popular Dublin saying doubles as a cocktail order in The Crafty Fox, the latest addition to Camden Street nightlife. The Crafty Fox opened earlier this week on Camden Row and it’s sure to be popular […]

7 years ago

Dublin Airport has launched its first digital shopping wall. The digital shopping wall will offer passengers the opportunity to purchase items while at their boarding gate. Dublin Airport’s digital shopping wall is located in the 100 gates boarding area and includes a range of products from The Loop. Passengers can use their smartphones to scan […]

7 years ago

A petition has been launched in a bid to keep the Penneys store in Rathfarnham Shopping Centre open. It’s been just under two months since Penneys announced that they would be closing their store in Rathfarnham Shopping Centre early next year. But a petition was launched three days ago in one final attempt to save […]

7 years ago

Dubliners have been asked to make every effort possible to conserve water over the Christmas period in order to avoid a potential shortage. Irish Water have appealed to Dublin residents to conserve water over the coming weeks as demand reaches record levels. Following a steady increase in the use of drinking water in recent weeks, […]

7 years ago

41 per cent of Irish people would prefer to depart from the traditional turkey Christmas dinner. New research conducted by Watermelon Research and Subway has found that 31 per cent of the people they surveyed regularly complain about turkey being dry. In fact, 36 per cent would prefer their Christmas dinner served with roast chicken or […]

7 years ago

It’s hard to believe that The Frames have been making music for three decades. To mark the 30th year of working together, the legendary Irish group has announced a one-off show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on 20 June, 2020. Glen Hansard and Co. are responsible for some of this country’s greatest ever songs; including […]

7 years ago

Coolio is coming back to Dublin next year. Fresh from his unexpected cameo in the most recent music video from Dublin rap duo Versatile, Coolio has announced a return to Dublin. The Gangsta’s Paradise rapper will headline The Academy on April 23, 2020 and tickets are set to go on sale at 10am on Friday […]

7 years ago

The discovery of cockroaches in the kitchen of a Dublin restaurant was the primary reason for the closure order issued last month. Hilan Chinese and Korean BBQ Restaurant on Capel Street was served with a closure order on 8 November under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. The reasons for the various closure […]

7 years ago

The founder of Body & Soul has confirmed that the partnership with Electric Picnic has come to an end. Avril Stanley revealed in a statement on Monday morning that the decision was made so that Body & Soul could recapture the essential philosophy of the festival. Having held a popular hub at Electric Picnic for […]

7 years ago

Shane MacGowan will perform a live version of Fairytale of New York on next week’s Late Late Show. In case you were still struggling to feel the Christmas spirit, MacGowan is sure to serenade you into the festive mood with a live rendition of his biggest song, Fairytale of New York. Following Friday’s episode of […]

7 years ago

Irish Rail have launched their Christmas schedule, with extra late-night services being added on weekends. Throughout the festive period, late-night services will serve all stations on DART, Dundalk, Maynooth and Kildare Commuter lines, including Pearse to Kildare via Phoenix Park Tunnel, on selected nights. In the run-up to Christmas, Irish Rail will provide additional services to […]

7 years ago

Stormzy has announced a second Dublin date due to phenomenal demand. Stormzy had already confirmed that he would be taking his Heavy Is The Head Tour to Ireland’s capital next September but the demand for tickets was such that the British rapper has had to add another show at the 3Arena. The Grime star will […]

7 years ago

Cillian Murphy was the special guest who launched the Simon House of Light Show on Thursday evening. Murphy joined Dublin Simon Community CEO Sam McGuinness to switch on the lights to mark the beginning of the eighth annual light show at the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre on South William Street. Thursday’s commencement ceremony also marked the […]

7 years ago

A brand new night of comedy is coming to Dublin. You may or may not have heard of Richy Sheehy but you’ve almost certainly seen him. He’s the man behind Kevin Murphy, Cork’s biggest Liverpool fan. Channeling Kevin, Richy went viral a couple of years ago with his take on The Archies’ Sugar, Sugar that paid […]

7 years ago

A Dublin shop is giving away free sandwiches to the city’s homeless on Christmas Eve. The generous initiative will take place at the Quik Pick store on Ryder’s Row off Parnell Street and the shop’s owners want to get the message out so that those less fortunate are aware that they can get a free lunch […]

7 years ago

Seven Dublin businesses were served with food closure orders by the Health Service Executive last month. That’s more than twice the number of food businesses in the capital that were forced to close the previous month. At the time of writing, four of the Dublin businesses have been allowed to reopen. The Food Safety Authority […]

7 years ago

The good news for Snow Patrol fans is that the band has returned to full health after last week’s illness. But there is bad news for fans in Dublin who were hoping that the cancelled show in the Irish capital would be rescheduled. While the Reworked tour will resume in Manchester tonight and shows that […]

7 years ago

The first celebrity confirmed for Dancing with the Stars is Glenda Gilson. Gilson announced that she is looking forward to taking part in the RTÉ show, which will return to our screens next month. The next season of Dancing with the Stars gets underway on RTÉ One on Sunday, January 5 at 6:30pm. More of […]

7 years ago

The first part of the National Transport Authority’s revised fare restructure comes into effect today, with increases to some Luas and Dublin bus services. The NTA published their planned changes to travel prices last month and they will be rolled out today, December 1, with additional rises for cash and Leap fares potentially arriving in […]

7 years ago