Further proof that the economy appears to be improving, as a massive new development planned for Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 will be launched later on today. One Ballsbridge, which will inhabit the two acres where the Veterinary College used to stand, will consist of 568 apartments, a 152-bedroom hotel as well as retail and commercial spaces. […]

10 years ago

Got someone in your life that’s tricky to buy gifts for? Of course you do. Forget the socks or expensive hand cream you were going to get them, and get them a cool piece of Irish pop culture art instead. Whether you’ve got a massive sports fan on your hands, or someone who enjoys a […]

10 years ago

Great news this morning – Baz Ashmawy and his mammy, Nancy, won the International Emmy for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment last night at the awards. The International Emmy Awards recognise excellence in television programming produced and initially aired outside of the United States. 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy, which originally aired on Sky 1, follows […]

10 years ago

With more cranes in the sky than we’ve seen in a while, there are murmurings everywhere that the boom is back… New restaurants and bars are cropping up on every street corner – with most establishments across the city absolutely jammers all week long – so, one could be forgiven for thinking that the economy […]

10 years ago

The boys are back in town for a four night run at the 3Arena and it seems like they celebrated their return to Ireland like true Dubs… Sure where else would you go, but to Peter’s Pub for some pints of Guinness, like? Super fans even did some serious detective work to determine the identity […]

10 years ago

According to The Irish Times, the Road Safety Authority has had to contact 1,216 people that took their test since June this year… Due to a technical glitch in the test correction system, a correct answer was marked incorrect. This unfortunately meant that 1,216 failed their theory tests with one wrong answer. The Road Safety […]

10 years ago

As anyone who has already been outside this morning can confirm, it’s a wee bit nippy out there… AA Roadwatch have released a warning for motorists nationwide with frosty weather conditions set to worsen today. The combination of fog and freezing temperatures means that road conditions are very dangerous this morning, but from the looks […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever walked by the disused John Player factory on the South Circular Road, you’ve probably wondered what it actually looks like on the inside… Built in 1935, the factory has lain vacant since production of John Player cigarettes stopped there in 2005 except for the filming of TV3’s series, Red Rock. The Dublin […]

10 years ago

The Dublin’s Finest Awards will be taking place in The Morrison on November 30, where we’ll be celebrating the best of what the city has to offer – and awarding prizes in 11 hotly-contested categories. It’s time to vote for Dublin’s Finest Pizza… and the nominees are: Base Paulies Skinflint Manifesto Osteria Lucio Vote here! […]

10 years ago

The nominations for the Dublin’s Finest Awards have now closed – and now, it’s time to get voting! We have 11 hotly-contested categories in which you can vote – just click each one to see the nominees Dublin’s Finest Restaurant sponsored by TheDiningRoom.ie Dublin’s Finest Brunch Dublin’s Finest Newcomer proudly sponsored by Linked Finance Dublin’s […]

10 years ago

The Irish Navy have taken some time out from their stellar rescue work in the Mediterranean to bring us this phenomenal video… From one mission to another, the gang on the L.É. Samuel Beckett are encouraging everyone to get involved in their Movember campaign. Sure there they are working away, scrubbing toilets and making dinner […]

10 years ago

A new report conducted by the European housing organisation, Feantsa, has some pretty grim results for Irish renters and prospective buyers… Not only do we have the second highest rate of mortgage arrears in Europe, but we also have the highest rate of rent. Anyone currently house-hunting, or looking to make a move knows will […]

10 years ago

You know what’s fun? Discovering cool new restaurants and bars before the rest of your friends, and then being the one to tip them off. Dublin has seen its fair share of amazing new establishments opening their doors of late, so we thought we’d round up a few for you to check out tonight and […]

10 years ago

Good news for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas, bad news for people that need to get somewhere this weekend… According to Met Éireann we should expect extremely cold conditions over the coming days, with significant frost. Saturday will be a cold and breezy day, with some wintry showers in the north. Cloud will thicken […]

10 years ago

If ever there was a reason to celebrate, it was our win over Bosnia on Monday night which secured us a spot in the Euros next year. Everyone was in high spirits after the match, including the players, who descended upon Temple Bar for a bit of craic. Prepare to spot a few familiar faces, […]

10 years ago

It was a busy evening for fire brigades across the country last night as they reacted to call outs for Storm Barney. A quick glance at the Dublin Fire Brigade‘s tweets over the past 12 hours will give you an indication of the hard work they endured… With over 128 trees down, 13 electricity cables […]

10 years ago

Every now and then a recipe comes along that is totally worth pausing your diet for… And this G&T cupcake recipe from Bake It Instinct is one such occasion. Gone are the days of the humble fairy cake, we’ve moved on to bigger, better (read: alcohol infused) things. With gin in both the cake mix […]

10 years ago

While we’re currently suffering at the hands of Storm Barney, once the storm passes we can expect a beautiful display in Irish skies. According to Astronomy Ireland, the The Leonid meteor showers are the result of Earth passing through a cloud of dust left behind Comet Tempel-Tuttle, and they happen every year around this time. […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there – five drinks in, your mate heads off to the bathroom for two seconds and to pass the time you start spilling your guts out to everyone in your phonebook. While technology has made many advancements over the past few years, it has, in fact, really only provided you with more […]

10 years ago

If you’ve never eaten gluten free or dairy free, it probably seems like a pretty alien concept… Most people don’t realise that a lot of food can be naturally gluten and dairy free. Even as a coeliac, I find that people are always surprised to discover that the likes of potatoes or rice are gluten […]

10 years ago

Later this month, we’ll be presenting some very special food awards to the best in the Dublin food scene. Everyone has their own opinion, so that’s why we’re opening it up to the floor! We’re talking restaurants, brunches, lunches, cups of coffee, pizzas, chefs and the like… The voting process will begin with nominations from […]

10 years ago

Just when we’d seen the last of Storm Abigail, along comes another named storm from Met Éireann. This time round it’s Barney that we’ll be dealing with… And no, he won’t be a big friendly dinosaur. We’re to expect gale force winds in Dublin, Wicklow and across western parts of the country as well. A […]

10 years ago

An analysis of recent trends in the Irish rental market for the third quarter of 2015 has had some unsurprising, yet unpleasant findings… According to the Daft.ie Q3 report, the national average rent between July and September was €964, compared to €882 at the same time last year. While Dublin has remained somewhat steady, cities […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there… You wake up stinking of Jägerbombs, your head won’t stop throbbing and it’s a struggle to even keep your eyes open. You look frantically around your room (thank God you woke up in your own bed!) for your phone, ID and other belongings – one of them is generally missing. You […]

10 years ago

Apologies in advance if you had a delish Indian takeaway over the weekend… A new report conducted by Ulster University and SafeFood has revealed just how many calories are in one Indian takeaway meal, and the results ain’t pretty! A typical Indian takeaway meal consisting of a starter, main course and pilau rice can contain […]

10 years ago

We’ve all got that one person in our lives who is absolutely impossible to buy for, and if you’re unlucky you probably have a few people like that… Either they’re super picky or they already have everything they’ve ever wanted, but one thing is for sure: buying presents for them is pretty fucking tricky. So […]

10 years ago

Every week we hear about a new restaurant or bar opening across the city… Last week’s excitement was about Wigwam, Bodytonic’s new venture, and this week the latest is about a bar called The Jar opening on Camden Street. Starting to take shape, opening next week! #TheJar Posted by The Jar on Sunday, 15 November 2015 […]

10 years ago

If you consider yourself a foodie, or a food lover for that matter there’s only one place to be next week… Bite Food Festival is taking over the RDS from 19 to 22 November. Organised by the people behind the hugely-successful National Crafts and Design Fair, they saw a need for such a festival based […]

10 years ago

It’d be a bit of an understatement to say that the weather’s been a bit all over the place for the past few days… However, us Dubliners have actually been the luckiest in terms of the storm with the rest the country taking quite a beating. This impressive footage sent in by Iain Miller shows […]

10 years ago

This one goes our to all the people who always said they were shit at art in school… Bread & Bones, one of our fave spots for a mighty feed, are teaming up with Dublin artist Will St Leger, who orchestrated the Walls of Equality campaign earlier this year, to help you bring out your […]

10 years ago

Yes, we’re aware that is it only the 13th of November so we’re a bit ahead of ourselves yet, but we just had to share this video by Anthony Downes & Escapism Films. Any grinches out there look away now because this video is only for those already beginning to feel the magic of Christmas […]

10 years ago

So we’ve been experiencing pretty shitty weather over the past few days as Storm Abigail blows her way across our little island and the UK… Naturally, we’ve all taken to Twitter to vent about our first officially named storm. Because y’know, when you’re getting blown across the Ha’penny Bridge it’s the perfect time to whip […]

10 years ago

If you’re as big a fan of burritos as we are, you’ll be delighted to hear that the Mexican gastronomic and cultural festival, Taste of Mexico, will be returning for its fifth year from November 17 to 22… This year Mexican restaurants across the city will have special sample menus including distinctive drinks and dishes […]

10 years ago

Catherine Noone, a Dublin Senator and Fine Gael candidate for Dublin West, called on the four Dublin Councils yesterday to adopt a ‘no fry zone’ of 500m around schools and playgrounds. While it is understood that current takeaways would not be affected, the move would prohibit any new fast food outlets from opening beside any […]

10 years ago

While it might seem relatively calm out there right now, the weather is set to worsen as the day progresses due to the high winds and rain brought by Storm Abigail. Met Éireann have issued an orange weather warning meaning the weather has the capacity to impact significantly on people in the affected areas, with […]

10 years ago

Avoca, the independent Irish retailer is to be sold to an American multinational company by the name of Aramark. While the exact figure is unknown, the price is thought to be upwards of €60 million. According to the Irish Independent, the deal is with a view to securing both the future of the 300 year […]

10 years ago

While we love heading out for drinks as much as the next person, sometimes our bank balance isn’t willing to oblige… However, bars in Dublin have started tapping into off-peak times by offering some amazing deals. Here’s a selection of great deals happening in Dublin bars at the moment. Just promise you won’t blame us […]

10 years ago

Know someone living abroad who’s in need of some Lyons teabags, or are you always sending care packages to pals on the other side of the world? Well now you don’t have to… A Slice Of Home is a new service which promises to bring Irish comforts to people living overseas. Whether you want to […]

10 years ago

A new survey has just been released with some surprising figures on drug use amongst college students… This new survey found that 82% of Irish students have tried illegal drugs, 98% have consumed alcohol, with 82% having tried cigarettes or tobacco products. According to The Irish Independent, its findings were released as Junior Justice Minister […]

10 years ago

A section of the M50 motorway has been closed due to a serious crash this morning. According to AA Roadwatch, a woman is in critical condition following the collision which involved one car and two trucks. Diversions have been put in place at Lucan as the closed section of the motorway is expected to be […]

10 years ago

Even though we passed the marriage equality referendum way back in May, there’s been a whole lot of paperwork to complete before the Marriage Act 2015 could be brought into legislation. According to The Irish Times, The Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald signed the commencement order for the Marriage Act 2015 at Dublin […]

10 years ago

Our first ever named storm, Abigail, will be bringing her A-game to our shores for the next three days. According to Accuweather we’ll be kicking off with some ‘gusty showers’ today before the storm develops into ‘soaking rain and howling winds’ on Thursday and Friday. Oh the joy… Photo credit: Accuweather The worst of the […]

10 years ago

Not too long ago, The Twisted Pepper announced it was closing its doors. Since then there has been plenty of speculation… Would it still be a club? Would Bodytonic sell the premises? Would anyone ever dance in there again? So it transpires that a new bar called Wigwam will be taking its place at 54 […]

10 years ago

In the market for some new specs? Well we’ve got some splendid news for you… The Opticians, formerly known as Molly & Dowling have just opened a brand new shop in Temple Bar at Crow Street. Completely Irish owned, The Opticians’ first shop, which is nestled in a basement on Kildare Street, opened in March […]

10 years ago

Man buns have divided families, friend groups and even caused relationships to break up since they appeared on the scene a year or two ago. But love them or hate them, they seem to be increasing in popularity with every second guy on Camden Street sporting a man bun or a ‘mun’, if you will, […]

10 years ago

Now that we’ve all gotten reaquainted with everyone’s favourite super spy for the last(?) time, there’s a decidedly varied selection descending upon multiplexes, all vying for your attention. From our own Saoirse Ronan cutting the ribbon to officially open Oscar season to Nicholas Hoult as a murderous music-biz exec, there’s truly something for everyone this […]

10 years ago

Ah, the age old issue – wanting to see the world but your bank account restricting you. So if you want to travel but have limited funds, boy have we got good news for you… WOW air, the ultra-low-cost transatlantic airline from Iceland, is to begin flying to the US West Coast in summer 2016 […]

10 years ago

Missed out on tickets to Metropolis and now crippled by FOMO? Fret not because we have gotten our hands on two pairs of tickets to give away. To be in with the chance to win two tickets for yourself and a mate to Ireland’s first winter festival, follow the steps below. Metropolis Festival Weekend Tickets […]

10 years ago

Getting sick of pre-packed sambos for lunch? We’ve got some great news for you… Cocu on Baggot Street are opening a brand new outlet tomorrow on Harcourt Street. Since Cocu appeared on the scene seven months ago, they have rapidly established themselves as the go-to spot for nutritious lunches, treats and a brilliant weekend brunch […]

10 years ago

This is not a drill. The cutest, most sassy little giraffe was born over the October Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin Zoo. The male Rothschild giraffe was born on Sunday 25th October at 10.30pm. The calf stands tall at 1.5 meters and weighs an estimated 45kg. The Rothschild giraffe is one of the most threatened […]

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