Ok so we know that Hollywood have been struggling with Irish names of late… But you’d think after filming a gruelling film like The Revenant, and spending hundreds of hours in close proximity with a director that they might have mastered your name by the end of it…  To be fair to Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, who won Best Director […]

10 years ago

While there seems to be a grand stretch in the evenings, and the mornings are certainly getting brighter, the weather doesn’t seem to be getting any warmer just yet. According to Met Éireann the highest temperatures we can expect today are between 3 to 6 degrees Celsius… Very cold this morning with severe frost and icy […]

10 years ago

Whether you’re all loved up today, or celebrating your singledom it’s a day to treat yo’self and others around you. So make some microwave popcorn and throw on whichever of the following films are best suited to your love life at the moment…  1. Knocked Up If you or your loved one have got a bun in the oven. 2. My Best […]

10 years ago

Fucked up and forgot to get pressies for that special someone? You’re a terrible person. However, we’re here to help with some thrifty, thoughtful and kinda ridiculous suggestions on how to rectify the situation… Handmade coupons Go for popular PG options like ‘1 Hug Voucher’ or ‘Get Outta The Dishes Free Card’, or be a little bit naughtier… […]

10 years ago

Two of our greatest talents have teamed up this Valentine’s weekend for a very good cause… Hozier has gotten Oscar-nominated Saoirse Ronan to act in his music video for ‘Cherry Wine’, in which she depicts a woman dealing with domestic violence. The song, taken from Hozier’s 2014 LP, is written from the perspective of a male abuse suffer. All proceeds from […]

10 years ago

Most people will say they love Chinese food, but then find that they can probably only name a handful of dishes – all of which are Irish spins on Asian cuisine. Last Thursday I was lucky enough to celebrate Chinese New Year at Victoria Chinese restaurant in Monkstown, which was my first time there. As […]

10 years ago

There’s been a lot of excitement surrounding the opening of the new Bunsen at 3 South Anne Street. Today they’ll be serving free burgers from 5pm until they run out.  And don’t you worry – they have about a hundred kilos of beef so there’ll be plenty of food to go around! The new restaurant has […]

10 years ago

DID SOMEBODY SAY FREE FOOD? Bunsen‘s new outlet at 3 South Anne Street will be giving away free burgers once the rugby finished up later this afternoon. And the beauty is there’s absolutely no catch – just free burgers until they run out. Now, how’s that for a super Saturday? Race ya! READ NEXT: So ‘Cuddle Parties’ Are Now A […]

10 years ago

First Dates Ireland seems to be taking an age to arrive on our screens, as fans across the country wait impatiently… However we’ve just discovered another tidbit of info on the show, which is set to air later this spring. Earlier today, RTÉ2 announced the identity of the maitre d’ who will host the show and the […]

10 years ago

If the idea of a stranger hugging you is your worst nightmare, I’d suggest that you stop reading right about now… Yesterday, we received an email from Hugs for Health & Happiness saying that we had missed out on a key Valentine’s weekend event for singles – the cuddle party. “What’s a cuddle party?!”, you ask. Well… […]

10 years ago

As if you needed an excuse to visit Howth, and then along comes some beautiful drone footage of the seaside town… The video, Howth From Above, by ProDrone.ie showcases the stunning seascape and cliffs around the Baily Lighthouse. Watch it in HD for the full effect.  READ NEXT: 7 Gorgeous Walks On Dublin’s Northside

10 years ago

There’s a lot of choice when it comes to brunch in Dublin, and all those options can be overwhelming. So I’ve decided to make it a little easier for you by making an executive decision: you’re going to Brother Hubbard or Sister Sadie today, depending on what side of the Liffey you’re on. Now let me tell […]

10 years ago

Did somebody say CHOCOLATE?! Don’t worry about Lent – it’s Valley’s Day weekend so you get a free pass! Bean and Goose Chocolate will be selling a range of limited edition products in the beautiful Garden Flower Shop, Cows Lane, Dublin 8 all day today. The special Valentine’s menu will include dreamy truffle combinations like white chocolate and cardamom, apricot and rosemary, almond and hazelnut […]

10 years ago

Have you ever found yourself craving a Bunsen whilst walking along Grafton Street, equidistant from their Camden Street and Temple Bar outlets? Torn between the two locations? Well now you won’t ever have to make that tough decision, because Bunsen are opening their third and most central location this weekend. The exact time and day hasn’t been fully […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t already been to Proper Order Coffee Co., you might want to pay them a visit soon, and here’s why… They opened in Smithfield a few weeks ago, with the main aim of showcasing some of the worlds best coffee roasters, as well as supplying all the coffee brewing equipment any speciality coffee fan could ever need. View this post on Instagram A post […]

10 years ago

Want to profess your love for each other without being able to hear every word the couple beside you are saying? Forget the crowded wining and dining of Valentine’s Day this year, and do something a little bit different. Here are five inventive things you can do together over the coming days, without following the crowd… Moga Yoga Monday 15 February, €10/€5 […]

10 years ago

DAFT.ie have just released their Q4 report for 2015, and the results confirm what any tenant renting in Ireland already knows to be true… There’s less properties available than ever before, and prices just keep on rising. Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin & author of The DAFT.ie Report, said that housing and rent has to come a top priority for […]

10 years ago

Looking to charm the pants off someone this Valley’s Day? You’re gonna need flowers, chocolate and a great sense of humour. Enter Wordbird who have started doing a particularly brilliant range of very Irish Valentine’s Day cards to help you with the humour side of things.  No matter where in Ireland the love of your life […]

10 years ago

To celebrate the launch of her book, Natural Born Feeder, Roz Purcell will be opening a pop-up shop for three days this week at 140 Baggot Street Lower. Roz will be serving up plenty of goodies from her new book, from 8am to 3pm daily on Wednesday 11 February to Friday 13 February. You can expect smoothies and juices for breakfast, soups and wholesome breads for lunch, as […]

10 years ago

Not only did Storm Imogen ruin our weekend with mouldy weather, but it’s set to continue into today as well… Cold today with passing heavy showers of rain and hail and some thunderstorm activity also and temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Generally very windy with strong to gale force southwesterly winds veering westerly but in the southwest […]

10 years ago

So she released a new single two days ago with a free download for her fans, then she kicked ass at the Super Bowl last night and now she has announced a Dublin concert date… Beyoncé will play Croke Park on July 9, as part of her Formation World Tour which  kicks off in the States on April 27, […]

10 years ago

So it turns out Liam Neeson wasn’t always a boss man running around Europe kicking ass…  No no, in fact before his heroic days began he was kind of a big deal on the St. Patrick’s College hurling scene. His alma mater shared the picture below yesterday as a #TBT. What a little cutie! G’wan […]

10 years ago

Looking for some wedding reception inspo? Mr. Tayto’s got you covered… Today I learned that they do weddings at Tayto Park. What the… pic.twitter.com/zhdJqzWEPh — Suzanne Sheridan (@SuzieSheridan) January 31, 2016 Just think of all the photo ops – the rollercoaster, the animals in the zoo, the cute little train, the dino statues – the possibilities […]

10 years ago

Last week The Guardian’s travel section described our beloved Stoneybatter as “something of a little Williamsburg by the Liffey”, much to the disgust of anyone who actually lives in the area. Then yesterday, The Irish Times reported that the Northern Irish twins behind the Cereal Killer cafés in London have their sights set on Dublin as […]

10 years ago

Panicking about the imminent day of romance? Snap out of it!  Get out next weekend to some of these cool events instead… Smithfield Valentine’s Market Fair Nab yourself some cool new threads and grab some delicious grub at Generator Hostel’s Valley’s Day extravaganza.  There’ll be plenty of gifts and goods galore for sale from over forty traders, live music […]

10 years ago

The best things in life are cheese, and that’s a fact. Anyone who says otherwise needs their head examined.  So, If you’re scratching your head about what to get that lovely person in your life for Valentine’s Day, here is a brilliant solution… Heart-shaped cheese.  Ok so it’s probably a bit cheesy (sorry!) but like, it’s on brand for […]

10 years ago

The Bagel Store in Brooklyn have been making these colourful bagels for over 20 years. Yet, we have never seen anything like them in Ireland. Any volunteers out there to make some in time for Pride 2016? Ahh, g’wan… READ NEXT: EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Aungier Danger’s New Pop-Up At Arnotts

10 years ago

Earlier this morning we informed all you lovely humans that Aungier Danger has opened a pop-up in Arnotts for the month of February. Located inside a window on the Henry Street side of the store, it’s already kicked off with massive crowds – so naturally, we decided to go one step further by checking out the new spot ourselves. All in the name […]

10 years ago

When the rest of the country shuts down on Good Friday next month, thousands will flock to Glendalough for BD Festival for a bit of a shindig. We’re eagerly awaiting the full announcement of acts, but in the meantime the promoters have given us a tiny teaser of what’s to come… Dimitri From Paris, arguably the […]

10 years ago

With the announcement of the general election later today, we’re just going to leave these here… READ NEXT: This Moving Video Explores The Beauty Of Abandoned Buildings In Ireland

10 years ago

If you have 6 minutes to spare on your commute this morning, take a look at this beautiful video.  A pairing of two people’s talents, writer Patricia Murphy reads some short stories with Donal Moloneys shots and photos as a backdrop.  Just haunting. READ NEXT: This Video Perfectly Sums Up Irish Funerals

10 years ago

In need of a dirty doughnut fix but based on the Northside of the city centre? Fret not, as Aungier Danger have just announced a brand new pop-up store for the month of February… The truth is in the poster! ????????#AungierDanger opens in @ArnottsDublin at 930am tomorrow!! ???? pic.twitter.com/iZ6UVGMmFx — Aungier Danger (@AungierDanger) February 2, […]

10 years ago

Coeliacs have a bit of a raw deal – they can’t eat the majority of delicious beige foods out there.  So, if you happen to have a gluten free human in your life, treat them this Valley’s Day by bringing them to somewhere where they can have practically everything on the menu. Need some inspo […]

10 years ago

Last Friday, it seems like half of Dublin flocked to the first Hennessy Lost Friday in the RHA. Produced by independent, alternative-space loving promoters, Homebeat, Hennessy Lost Friday showcased some of the most innovative creative talent from Ireland’s diverse arts scene. There was plenty of Hennessy cocktails, colour and creativity with live music from Anna Mieke Bishop, Talos, Forrests and Toby Kaar.  There was also DJ […]

10 years ago

No such thing as a free lunch? We beg to differ… Following on from the success of their Baggot Street outlet, Chopped’s first franchise will open at 109 Grafton Street today, at the very bottom where Molly Malone used to reside. The new store is the first of six new Chopped outlets planned for the first […]

10 years ago

Last week a gang of Irish bartenders travelled to Germany to learn all about Jägermeister after designing their very own Jäger cocktails, and we were lucky enough to join them. In between some bar crawls, Trabi Safaris and brilliant food, here’s what we learned about the elusive liquid… Jäger is not just a shot Forget your Jägerbombs, and start […]

10 years ago

Over the next five days, UCD Students’ Union will be hosting over 30 events in the hopes of raising over €20,000 for four Irish charities. All funds raised will go to Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, the Peter McVerry Trust and a fund for survivors of the Berkeley tragedy last summer. UCD […]

10 years ago

Don’t be alarmed if you spotted some strange looking clouds this morning… Aliens ain’t invading, they’re just some beautiful nacreous clouds, which are usually found above high altitudes in polar regions. They form very high in the atmosphere, reflecting beautiful colours.  @angie_weather @WeatherCee @barrabest What makes this #rainbow in the sky? pic.twitter.com/tRV5jRd2P2 — Matt (@BangorCycle) February 1, […]

10 years ago

Mondays are tough, and rainy Mondays with gale-force winds are even tougher… So, here’s an idea: Call in sick and spend the day watching Netflix while eating these Mocha Baileys Cupcakes. Doesn’t that sound like a way better plan than a three hour strategy meeting in the boardroom? You can get the full recipe here, and don’t worry […]

10 years ago

If you haven’t left the comfort of your bed just yet, you can probably hear the wind blowing a gale outside… Storm Henry gave us a bit of a battering throughout the night, and those strong winds are to continue throughout the day. Met Éireann have issued a yellow warning across Leinster, Waterford, Monaghan Roscommon, Tipperary […]

10 years ago

After weeks of jealousy that London was getting a Cadbury’s Creme Egg cafe, we have some very good news… Cadbury Ireland have announced that a special Crème de le Creme Egg Café is coming to Dublin. Opening on Tuesday 16 February, the Café will be situated at Lock 6 on Canal Road, between Rathmines and Ranelagh. Plus, everything […]

10 years ago

Great news for any big music fans – Icelandic legends Sigur Ros have been annouced for an outdoor gig at the Royal Hospital Kilmainhan on Sunday June 26th.  They will also be joined by some brilliant homegrown talent in the form of James Vincent McMorrow. Tickets will go on sale next Friday, 5 February from Ticketmaster. Hunreal! (H/T Nialler9) READ NEXT: 21 Tweets That […]

10 years ago

The upcoming 1916 centenary is just about everywhere at the moment, and it was high time that the younger generation weighed in on the whole thing. This hilarious video from Youth Tuber shows some children trying to explain what went on in 1916, and how they think we should celebrate the centenary (hint: Easter eggs and cake feature heavily).  Keep […]

10 years ago

There is no purer form of love, than that of the Corrs fandom for those talented four siblings. So far, all we know about last night is that The Corrs are ethereal beings and Andrea Corr performs with a bucket of tin whistles by her mike.  If you didn’t make it to the 3Arena last night, […]

10 years ago

This takes our food porn obsession to a whole other level… A cinnamon roll within a donut with a cream cheese glaze. Sweet. Baby. Jesus.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thiago Silva (@chef_thiago) on Sep 13, 2015 at 3:15pm PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thiago Silva […]

10 years ago

Brian and Dave, from The Dublin Meat Company, are less than impressed when forced to eat vegan food for the first time.  Even though we know the grub from Happy Food at Yoga Hub is pretty delish, these devout carnivores are of a different opinion… READ NEXT: We’ve Reached Peak Ireland – This Potato Picture Sold For Over […]

10 years ago

In need of a break? Well we’ve got just the thing for you Yesterday TripAdvisor announced the 25 best hotels in Ireland, so we’ve rounded up some gorgeous images of the top ten hotels across the country.  Brb, booking a break… 10. Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa, Kerry Click here for their website 9. The Brehon and Angsana Spa, Kerry […]

10 years ago

Sometimes organising your lunch in the morning can be a bit of a struggle. And more often than not, you end up with a slightly brown banana and a tin of beans. This lunch, posted to Reddit by the dreamiest of mammies, is a lunchbox we can all aspire to.  Dried apricots, carrots, sandwich of […]

10 years ago

Earlier today Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald announced that she will not be permitting licensed premises to serve alcohol on Good Friday.  So Good Friday is to continue as normal this year, despite a solid campaign from the Licensed Vintners Association & Vintners Federation to change the current legislation. However, the geniuses at The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge […]

10 years ago

While the temperature will rise over the next few days, the bad news is that we’re to expect a fair bit of rain in Dublin between now and Sunday. Met Éireann‘s forecast for the coming days consists of quite a lot of scattered showers. There will be some light rain and drizzle at times today, with […]

10 years ago