The Arnotts warehouse sale is returning this week. Arnotts revealed that they will be hosting a four-day warehouse sale in Swords starting Thursday; with significant discounts to furniture, kitchenware and other home items. The sale starts on Thursday, when the warehouse will be open until 9pm. The opening hours for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are 9am-6pm. […]

7 years ago

Met Eireann has warned of a risk of snow showers in Dublin tonight. Temperatures are expected to drop this evening around the country and with several counties already experiencing wintry showers this afternoon, Dublin may also see some snowfall. At the time of writing, there are no weather warnings in place for Ireland but that […]

7 years ago

Dublin Michelin-starred restaurant, L’Ecrivain, is set to close its doors after more than 30 years in business. The owners of L’Ecrivain, Derry and Sallyanne Clarke, announced the decision to close the popular Baggot Street restaurant in a statement on Thursday. L’Ecrivain will close in July, which will give the establishment the opportunity to honour current […]

7 years ago

Dublin is one of 13 European cities that Alanis Morissette will visit as part of her Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour later this year. To celebrate 25 years since the release of the iconic album, Alanis Morissette is setting off on a world tour this year which will see her perform some of her greatest […]

7 years ago

The only things better than pancakes on Pancake Tuesday are free pancakes on Pancake Tuesday. And thanks to the generous folks at The Stella Diner, you can do just that. Following on from the popularity of last year’s pancake giveaway, The Stella Diner in Rathmines is giving away free pancakes next Tuesday. With no purchase […]

7 years ago

An adorable baby rhino has been born at Dublin Zoo. Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a southern white rhinoceros calf, who was born to mother, Ashanti, last week after a 16-month gestation period. The new calf, Ashanti’s seventh, is estimated to weigh approximately 50kg. Visitors to the zoo may be lucky enough to […]

7 years ago

Dublin is in for a bit of everything when it comes to Tuesday’s weather. Met Eireann’s forecast for Tuesday states that there is a risk of thunder in the capital, while there will be a variety of showers. A combination of rain and hail is set to fall in the morning while certain areas of […]

7 years ago

It must be immensely frustrating to experience so many last minute cancellations on a day which is supposed to be one of the busiest of the year for restaurants. The owner of Dublin restaurant Michael’s in Mount Merrion has vowed to never take bookings on Valentine’s Day again without taking payment in full. Gaz Smith […]

7 years ago

Laura Whitmore’s opening link on her BBC 5 Live show was incredibly powerful. Whitmore said she showed up for her radio show on Sunday morning because it’s what Caroline Flack would have told her to do. Whitmore, who succeeded Flack as Love Island host, opened her show with a number of messages to the media […]

7 years ago

On the list of high-profile names that ought to be on the tip of Conor McGregor’s tongue, nobody expected Diego Sanchez to feature. Since his victorious comeback over Donald Cerrone last month, Conor McGregor has revealed the fights with which he hopes to see out his career. McGregor has made no secret of his desire […]

7 years ago

You still have time to get a late Valentine’s Day present for the Bruce Springsteen fan in your life. A Bruce Springsteen-dedicated club night is coming to Dublin tonight and it sounds like a must for all fans of The Boss in the capital. Hungry Heart Dublin takes place this evening in the Button Factory, […]

7 years ago

A number of flights to and from Dublin Airport have been cancelled on Saturday due to the effects of Storm Dennis. Storm Dennis brought heavy rain and strong winds to Ireland and Dublin Airport has encouraged all passengers to check with their airlines before showing up to the airport because further delays may take place […]

7 years ago

The Dublin derby is going ahead but Storm Dennis means that there will be no live TV coverage of Bohs vs. Shamrock Rovers. The decision was made to cancel RTE Sport’s live TV coverage of the match due to the extreme conditions brought to the capital by Storm Dennis. The strong winds and heavy rain […]

7 years ago

Love was in the air in Harry Byrne’s pub on Valentine’s Day. Staff at the famous Clontarf pub kept their social media followers on the edge of their seats after deciding to provide Facebook updates on a first date they had spotted taking place. A first date on Valentine’s Day is always a bold move, […]

7 years ago

The UFC will host a show in Dublin, Ireland for the first time in almost five years. The UFC confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the Octagon would once again be setting up shop on the banks of the Liffey, with a fight card scheduled for August 15 in the 3Arena. There hasn’t been a UFC […]

7 years ago

A mainstay of Dun Laoghaire dining is closing after more than 32 years of business. It wasn’t that many years ago that Bits and Pizzas was the only place to get a pizza in Dun Laoghaire but, unfortunately, the beloved pizzeria has announced its sudden closure. Bits and Pizzas, which first opened its doors in […]

7 years ago

A popular Malahide restaurant has announced that it is closing its doors after almost 30 years of service. Giovanni’s Restaurant was established in 1991 and has been serving the people of Malahide ever since but in a shock announcement, the owners of the family-run Italian eatery have announced that this weekend will be their last. With […]

7 years ago

Dublin is one of 11 counties to be hit with a new snow/ice warning by Met Eireann. A countrywide Status Yellow snow/ice warning expired at 10am on Wednesday morning but it didn’t take long for Met Eireann to issue a fresh one for 11 counties. Dublin, Donegal, Monaghan, Louth, Wicklow, Cavan and all of Connacht […]

7 years ago

You’ll be able to close out your shopping trip with a workout at Jervis Shopping Centre when FLYEfit opens there this weekend. FLYEfit has announced that the newest gym in its 16-strong chain will open at Jervis Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 15. The gym will occupy two floors inside the shopping centre with entrances […]

7 years ago

The Game was in generous form during his Dublin show last weekend. The Compton hip-hop star took his Born 2 Rap show to Dublin’s Helix on Sunday night and he didn’t disappoint as he performed a mixture of new songs and classics from his early-2000s rise to stardom. The Game also made one fan’s night […]

7 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has published the reasons for last October’s closure order that was issued to Camden Rotisserie. The reasons for the FSAI’s various closure orders around Ireland are typically released in the first week of the next month but it has taken four months for the report on Camden Rotisserie to […]

7 years ago

When Met Eireann revealed the forecast for Monday, some in Dublin felt that the national forecaster was off the mark with its snow prediction. Before lunchtime on Monday, Dublin was bathed in sun and while it was very cold in the capital, few believed that snow would be arriving at any point. That all changed […]

7 years ago

Dublin is expected to experience some snow and sleet over the next couple of days. A Status Yellow snow/ice warning is in place for the whole country until midnight on Tuesday night and while most of the wintry showers will fall in the west and north of Ireland, Dublin is also set to get some […]

7 years ago

According to reports, every member of the Friends cast is nearing an agreement to reunite for a one-off unscripted special. Vulture has reported that the six actors who made Friends such an iconic sitcom are close to agreeing on a deal to reunite for the launch of HBO Max. Each member of the original cast […]

7 years ago

Friday night’s Late Late Show line-up has a bit of everything to it. We may have to wait a week for the most anticipated show of the year in the Valentine’s Day special but this week’s Late Late Show line-up is not bad by any means. Joining Ryan Tubridy for a chat on RTE One […]

7 years ago

Several exciting new dining options are coming to Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport has announced a new 10-year contract with international food operator SSP to bring passengers a new range of food options. SSP is set to operate 24 food and beverage outlets at the airport and will work with brands like Bretzel Bakery, Camile Thai, Cloud Picker […]

7 years ago

It sounds like parts of Ireland are in for a bit of everything over the next seven days as Met Eireann has confirmed that it is keeping tabs on Storm Ciara. The Met Office in the United Kingdom officially named the approaching Storm Ciara on Wednesday morning and Ireland’s national forecaster is also monitoring the […]

7 years ago

Prepare for a blast from the past because 3OH!3 are coming to Dublin. The pair have announced a headline show at The Academy on May 16, with tickets for 3OH!3 in Dublin going on sale this Friday at 10am via Ticketmaster.ie. Late last year, the American electronic music duo announced a number of shows in […]

7 years ago

Have you ever been refused entry at a venue because you’ve been at the wrong gate and wondered ‘what if I was famous?’ Well, it turns out the rules at the Aviva Stadium are pretty strict because one of the most recognisable people to frequent the home of Irish football and rugby was told to […]

7 years ago

It was a nervy and hard-fought affair but Ireland ultimately got their Six Nations campaign off to a victorious start with a 19 to 12 victory over Scotland in Dublin. Scotland battled tooth and nail, forcing new Irish boss Andy Farrell into a number of unwanted substitutions with their aggression, but Ireland gritted their way […]

7 years ago

PF Chang’s is set to open in Dundrum this year after a slight delay to the original plans. It was announced in 2018 that Ireland’s first PF Chang’s would open in Dublin’s Pembroke District in 2019 but the year came and went with no sign of the restaurant’s opening. That prompted us to reach out […]

7 years ago

Commuters are being advised to allow additional travel time due to the fact that fewer Luas trams will be in operation on Thursday and Friday. Knock-on delays are expected as Luas services on the Red and Green Lines will run on average every six minutes rather than the regular average of every three to four […]

7 years ago

The Penneys store in Rathfarnham will close its doors for good next week. It was announced in October that the decision had been made to close Rathfarnham’s Penneys in the new year and we have now discovered the exact date. A spokesperson for Penneys confirmed to Lovin Dublin that Thursday, February 6 is the date […]

7 years ago

Sure what else would you be doing of a Wednesday night other than seeing Danny O’Brien? Danny O’Brien is bringing his brand new hour of hilarious stand-up comedy to Whelan’s on Wednesday evening and it’s almost sold out. There are only a handful of tickets left to see one of Ireland’s hardest working comedians live […]

7 years ago

When we ask ‘who will get your vote?’, we are referring to the upcoming taco battle in Dublin and not the General Election. Because, you know… Priorities! Eatyard is bringing Dublin’s biggest taco battle to Jam Park on Saturday, February 22 and it sounds like a must-visit. The battle will see six of the capital’s […]

7 years ago

Laura Whitmore has hit back at claims that she is not conscious of her carbon footprint. In response to an online article headlined “Love Island fans call for Laura Whitmore to be sacked after ‘excessive’ travelling”, the Bray woman has insisted that she is an advocate for offsetting her carbon footprint. The article, published in […]

7 years ago

My Chemical Romance have announced their first Irish show since 2011. Prepare for an emo nostalgia overload because My Chemical Romance will play an open-air show at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on June 23 of this year. Fans have been crying out for an Irish MCR show ever since the band started announcing gigs in the […]

7 years ago

As it turns out, Conor McGregor didn’t need the advice that was generously offered by one mixed martial arts fan who was convinced that the outcome of the UFC 246 main event would not be a favourable one for ‘The Notorious’. McGregor finished opponent Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds on Saturday night, earning the […]

7 years ago

Kids can eat for free in Eddie Rockets on Friday. The deal was announced in conjunction with the launch of Eddie Rockets’ new kids menu and between 12pm and 6pm on Friday, children can eat free of charge. The offer applies to every Eddie Rockets in the country and will prove particularly popular in Dublin, […]

7 years ago

The rumours of a Dubliner entering the Love Island villa have now intensified thanks to the curious zooming of a few Instagram detectives. It was reported last weekend that Dublin influencer Saffron Thompson was due to take Love Island by storm but when the time came to introduce a new girl to the villa, it […]

7 years ago

Fresh from last month’s epic PDC World Championship, the fixtures have been confirmed for the Premier League of darts in Dublin. The PDC revealed the line-ups for each city on Monday morning and there are some doozies on the bill for the 3Arena on February 27. Limerick man Willie O’Connor has been selected as the […]

7 years ago

One would imagine that there aren’t too many Fabrizios or Fallyns bopping around Dublin but if there are, they can avail of a free lunch all week in The Back Page. Every week, The Back Page picks two names that start with the same letter and offers a free lunch to any customers with those […]

7 years ago

The massive UFC 246 viewing party scheduled for Saturday night in Dublin 12 has been called off. Bluebell United were due to host the UFC 246 viewing party but those who planned to attend will have to find somewhere else to watch Conor McGregor’s comeback fight. With a number of ticket options varying in price […]

7 years ago

Dublin is one of 17 counties hit with a Status Yellow ice/low temperature warning going into the weekend. All of Leinster and Connacht falls under the weather warning, which becomes valid at 6pm tonight and lasts until 11am Saturday morning. The ice/low temperature warning from Met Eireann reads: “Temperatures are expected to fall as low […]

7 years ago

There’s a distinct lack of Irish accents in the Love Island villa this series. Despite the fact that some of the most memorable moments from last summer’s series of Love Island featured Irish islanders – Maura Higgins, Greg O’Shea and Yewande Biala – there’s no Irish representation on the winter version of the reality dating […]

7 years ago

It’s been a chaotic 24 hours for commuters around Dublin. A number of commuters heading to work in the capital on Friday morning suffered considerable delays due to an issue near Sutton railway station. A truck smashed through a level crossing which resulted in major delays between Howth and Howth Junction, with Irish Rail sharing […]

7 years ago

According to reports, two new boys will enter the Love Island villa tonight. The news comes fresh from Ollie Williams’ decision to leave the Love Island villa after just three days on the show. While we don’t know how much Ollie’s decision impacted the reality TV show bosses’ immediate plans, we do know that the […]

7 years ago

A viewing party has been organised for Conor McGregor’s comeback fight at UFC 246 this weekend. McGregor makes his return to the Octagon on Saturday night, when he will fight for the third time at welterweight. The Irishman’s opponent, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, is one of the most experienced fighters on the UFC roster and holds […]

7 years ago

We hope you remembered to bring your umbrella to work this morning because Dublin is in for quite a bit of rain following Storm Brendan yesterday. While Storm Brendan has now departed, Met Eireann have predicted heavy, persistent rain at stages in Dublin, while thunder is also possible on Monday afternoon. Some sleet and even […]

7 years ago

Whoever said that there’s no such thing as a free lunch clearly hasn’t been to Dublin pub, The Back Page. Every week, the popular Dublin pub offers free lunch to people with a certain name and this week, it’s the turn of Erics and Evas. As a Darragh, I am filled with regret at failing […]

7 years ago