Today, Ireland take on Wales, and the whole nation holds their breath to see if we can stay on track for the Grand Slam. With a ton of our supporters over in Cardiff for the match, we’ve put together a handy vocabulary guide of Welsh slang for anyone looking to blend in with the locals. […]

10 years ago

It doesn’t take a lot to make us happy – whether it’s waking up to no alarm on a Saturday morning, or chilling in Stephen’s Green on a sunny day. With World Happiness Day next Friday, this lovely video asks Dubliners of all ages and from all walks of life, what happiness means to them. […]

10 years ago

Oh hey there, Friday – the sun is shining and we are absolutely buzzing for the weekend. Here’s our pick of the best specials happening in cafés and restaurants across the city today. Go on, treat yourself! Pick Of The Day The Old Spot’s 1/2 Dozen Carlingford Oysters and a Pint of Guinness – €12.50 […]

10 years ago

The weekend before Paddy’s Day means that there’s so much on – everything from club nights and live music to international DJ sets. If you’re on the fence, take a read of the following recommendations and see if any of them tickle your fancy! Friday The Pig’s Ear Launch Party They started off as a […]

10 years ago

We all know just how skillful GAA can be, but for anyone seeing the Gaelic games being played for the first time they tend to look at them with a mixture of confusion and mild fear.. The Toughest Trade on TV3 tonight will show two GAA players swapping places with professionals in the sporting world. […]

10 years ago

Thursday, you little beaut – over the hump of the week and so close we can almost taste the weekend! If you’re in the mood for a spot of lunch, look not further than our selection of the best of the daily lunch specials and rotating menus on offer from around the city. All you […]

10 years ago

When you arrive in a new place for the first time, it’s nice to be able to go off the beaten track instead of getting swallowed up by tourist traps. You’ll get a real feel of the city if you live like a local, venturing off the beaten trails and the tourist routes. We’ve drawn […]

10 years ago

Ever feel ripped off by your phone company? Turns out you’re not the only one.. Tonight The Consumer Show on RTÉ One will be investigating if punters are paying for premium rate services on their mobile phones without realising. Each year thousands of complaints are lodged about premium rate texts sent by a variety of […]

10 years ago

Fancy yourself as the next James Bond in Casino Royale? Well then, this is the competition for you… The Fitzwilliam Card Club are running a Poker Academy, which will be an introductory course to live Texas Hold’em tournament play. The course will consist of 4 classes over a month, and following each class, participants will […]

10 years ago

Every day, we post the best of the daily lunch specials and rotating menus on offer from around the city. All you have to do is check in every day at noon, and decide what delicious dish you’re going to tuck into. The weather’s absolutely miserable so we’ve picked some of the best comfort food […]

10 years ago

Tonight on BBC Spotlight, there’ll be an exclusive interview with a man who says he was sexually abused as a teenager by an IRA member, before being subjected to a kangaroo court and cover-up by Republicans. Following the massive controversy over the Mairia Cahill case over the last few months, this is sure to put […]

10 years ago

So, it’s March and well, you still haven’t started your ‘New Year’ diet. With a few weeks to summer time, it’s probably time to whip your diet into order – and what easier way to start with adding extra protein. Protein helps you burn up fat quicker, speed up muscle growth, while also helping your […]

10 years ago

It’s a lovely sunny Spring day in Dublin town today, so why not take a stroll this lunchtime to try out some of these delicious specials? We know that it’s hard to decide where to go for lunch sometimes so we’ve done the hard work for you – every day, we’re going to post […]

10 years ago

Tonight is the season finale of Notorious on RTÉ Two at 10pm, and this episode is a must for an self-respecting UFC fan, as you’ll get to see all the ‘behind the scenes’ footage from Conor’s fight back in January. We’ll see Conor McGregor arrive in Boston, ahead of his fight with Dennis Siver, fully […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it’s hard to decide where you want to go for lunch. So hard, in fact, that the indecision becomes so overwhelming that you end up just opting for a quick deli sambo – only to get seriously envious when your co-workers return from their lunchtime expeditions with all sorts of delicious hotpots or salads. […]

10 years ago

According to the research by GLEN (The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network), the student age demographic is the most likely to vote yes in the upcoming Marriage Referendum – but they are also the least likely to vote generally. That’s where DIT societies come in, they’ve organised an amazing Marriage Equality fundraiser called StandUp4Love which […]

10 years ago

One of the amazing things about The Lovin Dublin community is how good they are at getting amazing pictures of our city, and sharing it with us on Instagram through our #lovindublin hashtag. We had yet another glorious day in Dublin, and it would seem that Spring has well and truly arrived! Here are some […]

10 years ago

Now we’re not expecting this to be as controversial as the Stephen Fry interview but it’s certainly going to be interesting… Tonight at 10.30pm on RTÉ One, Gay Byrne interviews Majella O’Donnell, the wife of singer Daniel O’Donnell. She details her battle with cancer which has been easier than her previous struggle with depression, and […]

10 years ago

If you’re familiar with the name of this website, then you’re probably aware that we kinda have a thing for Dublin. So we’d like to take a moment and consider just what makes this city so damn great. Here are 49 things about this city that make us go YES! 1. When the weather is […]

10 years ago

Every week our community sends us their food porn snaps on Instagram through our #lovindublin hashtag, and every week we spend a significant amount of time drooling over these pictures. Here are 15 amazing pictures we spotted on #lovindublin this week. Bon appetit! Foie Gras and Steak = Ultimate Glam Dins. View this post on […]

10 years ago

Thursday has finally arrived, the sun is shining and the weekend is right around the corner.. If you’re feeling like heading out for a bite to eat this lunchtime here are some of the best of the daily lunch specials and rotating menus on offer from around the city. Enjoy! Today’s Pick Doughboys’ NotoriousSAM: 100% […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably heard poutine being mentioned quite a lot recently; it seems everyone has gone a bit mental for what could be a very Irish dish, if the Canadians hadn’t come up with it first…. What is it? Poutine: basically a fancy plate of chips, with cheese curds and a light gravy. In some places […]

10 years ago

Your average muffin is something that masquerades as a quick and easy option for breakfast or as a snack with a coffee but one that will inevitably give you two parting gifts: instant regret and the worst sugar crash of your life. However, muffins are now creeping back as something a lot healthier if you’re […]

10 years ago

America descended on Donnybrook this weekend when 3,000 members of our community joined us to celebrate American Independence in Donnybrook Stadium at our 4th of July Festival. We took over the rugby pitch for a whole different ball game where the might of the South Dublin Panthers took on the Dublin Rebels in the final […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s new Lord Mayor, Críona Ní Dhálaigh, invited the LD crew into her gorgeous gaff earlier. Having gotten video messages from “Dublin Dave” the Mayor of Dublin, California and from Dublin, Ohio she thought it was high time that our very own Lord Mayor got a word in edgeways. Take a gander at the video […]

10 years ago

Cinemas don’t have to be about overpriced snacks, and stained seats. A few lovely cinemas are after cropping up in Dublin over the past decade, and the Lighthouse happens to have a very nice café as part of the package… What am I drinking? A chai latte Where am I drinking it? The Lighthouse Cinema, […]

10 years ago

A while ago we received a message from “Dublin Dave”, the Mayor of Dublin, California ahead of their 4th of July celebrations. And now Dublin, Ohio have gotten in touch with us… While we’ll all be partying at tomorrow’s 4th of July Festival here in Dublin, this is what our namesake city in Ohio will […]

10 years ago

1. Paired with a full-sized rijst tafel, it’s the perfect meal for two. As I mentioned in the first half of this Chameleon review, one full-sized rijst tafel is definitely designed for one person. However, if you want a slightly less decadent meal for your party of two, one early bird and one standard rijst […]

10 years ago

The very thought of Just Wing It‘s ‘666 Challenge’ has us shaking in our boots…. The wings are marinated in a sauce made of four different chillies – California reaper, Naga, Ghosts and pure Capsaicin that reaches 9 million on the Scoville scale. Just to put in context, that’s twice as hot as U.S. Grade […]

10 years ago

We are super excited for this Saturday! The weather’s set to be glorious, so here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big day. #LovinUSA

10 years ago

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Oliver Dunne and Cleaver East, located in Temple Bar, on his #Pornburger Project. Oliver started this project with Head Chef David Crawley Fay after the renovation of Bon Appetit in Malahide when he moved away from the world of fine dining and with that the […]

10 years ago

What is it? Not exactly new, the kolach is one of those recipes that has been around for a few hundred years but is seeing a rebirth and revitalisation. A little like a danish, but far, far, better, it features fruit embedded in super-soft dough. It can also have alternative fillings, like cheese or meats […]

10 years ago

The mid-summer heatwave is in full swing but office workers across the country are staring glumly out the window dreaming of the weekend.. Not to worry though, because we’re gearing up for a whopper day out tomorrow. And the good news is, there are still a few tickets left! To celebrate the 4th of July […]

10 years ago

Our Brunch Club returned to House yesterday with delicious food, our resident DJ playing some awesome tunes and a buzzing atmosphere. No-one went hungry with a buffet of never-ending food from the Gourmet Food Parlour, including Rudd’s Sausages, Everest Granola and more. We also had a delicious selection of cocktails created by House, and those […]

10 years ago

Diets can be tough, particularly when you hit the afternoon slump and start dreaming of treats.. Everyone knows that preparation is key, so if you’re heading to do your weekly shop this evening go ahead and pick up some ingredients for these tasty snacks. They are super handy to make so give one of them […]

10 years ago

Festival season is in full swing, and most of us are now looking at the calendar wondering when our next one will be.. The good news that y’all won’t have far to travel as Longitude Festival takes place in Marlay Park in a few weeks. This brand new promo video has us craving a bop, […]

10 years ago

The Grand Canal connects Dublin to the Shannon and dates back as far as the 18th Century. It’s a fantastic feat of engineering when you think about it but my favourite thing about it was probably the easiest part of it to make, the towpath. Before barges could power themselves they had to be pulled […]

10 years ago

The area around our very own Silicon Docks seems to be eternally expanding and developing.. We have loads of international corporations with EMEA headquarters there so new offices and apartment blocks are constantly cropping up, and there are plenty of old buildings undergoing renovations too. There always seems to be a great buzz around the […]

10 years ago

It has been an amazing year so far for gay rights and equality in Ireland, so we’ve got plenty to celebrate this weekend at Pride! We’ve drawn up an itinerary for Saturday, so you can have the perfect day filled with food, festivities, and fun! Y’all better get a good night’s sleep on Friday night, […]

10 years ago

What is it? The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, a Tom Wolfe-inspired cocktail mixing malt, campari, vermouth, sparkling wine, citric acid and a 9-volt battery. It’s just one of the new wave of alternative and original cocktail ideas, a kind of foray into alcoholic equivalent of molecular gastronomy, taking inspiration from chemistry and art in equal […]

10 years ago

While we were saddened to discover that The Pint at 28 Eden Quay had to close its doors, we were intrigued when we heard about the pub which would be popping up in its place.. All we know about The Wiley Fox, so far, is that we should “Expect great tunes, pies, pizzas, cocktails, craft […]

10 years ago

Body and Soul, you absolute babe! Three days of the most fun imaginable are just around the corner, so we’ve drawn up a nifty little list of all the info you’re likely to need for the weekend ahead.. 1. Important Times The festival officially opens at 3pm on Friday June 19. You can enter between […]

10 years ago

King Crisps are going to be bringing fun and revelry to festivals and events this summer.. “The Kings Inn” will be a designated area where the King will hold court whilst entertaining his people, and serving revellers his finest King Crisps sandwiches. The first King Inn will be taking place at Body and Soul Arts […]

10 years ago

Brownies are the kind of food that are both decadent and delicious, but rarely aesthetically pleasing in their lumpy brown state. They usually have to be doused in icing sugar, caramel sauce or berries to make them look pretty on a plate. This little food hack, however, will change the way you see brownies forever. […]

10 years ago

In theory, Ikea is absolutely great as you wander around the showrooms surrounded by beautiful furnishings dreaming of the gorgeous home you could create with just a few items of Scandinavian furniture. But sadyly once you get your flatpack home and begin to fumble with nuts and bolts, whilst attempting to read instructions that seem […]

10 years ago

You’ve probably already heard that the hipster is dead, and that the ‘yuccies’ have taken over. If you haven’t, well, you’re probably a little bit unsure of how to feel right now. This new breed is defined as “the cultural offspring of yuppies and hipsters”; Young Urban Creatives who are “infected by the conviction that […]

10 years ago

Mondays can be a bit glum, so why not brighten up your day with lunch out for a change? Here are some of the best daily lunch specials from around Dublin today. Enjoy! Today’s Pick The Lo-Cal Kitchen‘s Fiery Salmon Noodle Salad: With fresh fillet of salmon, spicy Asian Rice noodles, carrots, peppers – €12.95 […]

10 years ago

Oh hey there weekend, thanks for stopping by! Forget those grim bowls of muesli you eat every week morning, and start thinking about all the delicious things you can whip up in your kitchen on a lazy Saturday morning. Sweet or savoury, we’ve got you covered with some seriously enticing recipes… Hash Brown Egg Nests […]

10 years ago

As a nation we love our grub, and the ever-growing Irish food industry certainly shows that… Yesterday, at Taste of Dublin ten food start-ups were given the opportunity to pitch their product to to a panel of experts including Ross Lewis, Proprietor of Chapter One Restaurant, and Una Fitzgibbon, Marketing Director of Bord Bia. Two […]

10 years ago

We’ve gotten our first real taste of summer sunshine this week, and with it comes a rake of daytime parties. If you’re on the fence about heading out this weekend, take a read of the following recommendations and see if any of them tickle your fancy! Friday Friday (Ice Cube & Chris Tucker) + The […]

10 years ago