Bad news for any Southside commuters depending on the Luas this morning… Trams on the Green Line have been unable to leave their depot in Sandyford since 5am this morning due to a technical fault. It is understood that Luas are working on a solution at the moment, but the service cannot operate until the issue is resolved. […]

10 years ago

Today’s the day that One For Ireland are calling on people across the country, and even further afield, to help their fundraising campaign for youth homelessness… Donating is super simple – all you have to do is text ONE to 50300 to donate €2, or else you can donate online here. A brilliant cause, and such a […]

10 years ago

The issue of homeless in Ireland has never been more pressing, and One For Ireland want to do something about it.  In a bid to challenge youth homelessness in Ireland by raising €1 million in one day, people will be able to add €1 to their bill in retailers nationwide or else they can give by text or […]

10 years ago

Another day, another Luas strike. Except today is cold, wet and some kind of weird snowy sleety mess is falling from the sky and Luas commuters across Dublin are not happy campers… #Luas #Gridlock #Rain pic.twitter.com/5ETYeUNLWb — Jack Quann (@jqbilbao) April 28, 2016 If Luas drivers are on strike should they not be protesting? I’ve arrived […]

10 years ago

Well isn’t this just lovely? The Back Page, one of our favourite pubs in Dublin, is hosting their annual Italia ’90 Day this Sunday. As part of all the festivities, the lads have decided to honour the late great Bill O’Herlihy with a giant mural on the gable end of the pub. The artwork is a […]

10 years ago

Do you ever find yourself yearning for better emojis? Ones that truly represent the things that are most important in your life? Well, Tayto know this, and they’ve come up with the perfect solution…  Mr. Tayto. EMOJIS. So whether you want a shocked Mr. Tayto or a crisp sandwich emoji, they now exist.  Dreams do come true! Wanna get […]

10 years ago

Census night appears to have sent people into a bit of a frenzy!  Confusion was rife as people realised that they had misplaced forms or input the incorrect information. So here’s a selection of some of the best tweets that sum up the struggle of Census Night 2k16…  #neverforget Not really happy about the written section […]

10 years ago

Almost a week after McGregor shocked fans with his retirement announcement, it now appears that he’s back in the game… Happy to announce that I am BACK on UFC 200! Shout out to @danawhite and @lorenzofertitta on getting this one done for the fans. #Respect — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 25, 2016 UFC 200 will take […]

10 years ago

Now here’s a brunch club with a difference… We’ve teamed up with The House of Peroni to bring a unique Italian brunch club to Dublin for one day only on 21 May, and here’s hoping the sun will join us too. Perched on a deadly Mediterranean rooftop terrace in Dublin city centre, we’ll be kicking things […]

10 years ago

And now for something completely different… Model, DJ and presenter Vogue Williams will take LSD or a similar legal substance during filming for her new RTÉ show, Vogue Williams On The Edge. In conversation with the Sunday World, Vogue revealed that the four-part series will follow open her up to a range of different new experiences, with the first episode focusing on recreational […]

10 years ago

Whether you’re currently in the throes of Leaving Cert revision, or if you finished the ol’ LC fifteen years ago, this song will be certain to give you The Fear. Composed by Jamie Stapleton, to the tune of Winter Song by Sara Bareilles – the lyrics will bring you right back. READ NEXT: Fantastic News – There’s Sunny And Warm […]

10 years ago

While last week’s weather was rainy, haily and downright confusing, things are looking up weather-wise this week. According to Met Éireann, today will start of a bit chilly but will give way to sunshine and temperatures of between 9 and 16 degrees. Lovely, sunny spells are expected for the whole week, so yes – spring may finally have […]

10 years ago

A few months ago we wrote about a deadly new Mexican food truck that would be popping up in Dublin very soon.  And the good news is that Cantina is now open for business at the new Topaz City Avenue service station in City West… The launch menu consists of some of Mexico’s favourites, like the taco: […]

10 years ago

It’s ever so lovely when members of our community get in touch with cute stories from across the city… Today’s dose of kindness comes from Sarah Pram who messaged us on Facebook with this heart-warming tale: Hi my name is Sarah and I wanted to send this into you in order to show the world […]

10 years ago

There’s something so great about a pub that also happens to have a bangin’ brunch menu… You needn’t ever be too far from the bar, yet there’s endless food options for all your hungover needs. The Back Page in Phisborough is part of the Bodytonic fam, and a firm favourite of mine. It’s got games rooms, couches, […]

10 years ago

They say you can’t truly know a city, until you know the people. And this is something that photographer Paul Kelly has dedicated two years to, in his community of North Wall taking pictures of people working, playing and living in the area.  With photos of everything from bonfire collections to favourite shopkeepers, fancy dress competitions to 80th birthday parties – Paul Kelly has managed […]

10 years ago

Well now for ya! Public voting forTIME’s 100 most influential people poll closed on Thursday night with the Queen of Ireland, Panti coming in at 29th place, just ahead of tech mogul, Elon Musk.  .@PantiBliss comes an amazing 29th inTIME 100 reader’s poll! https://t.co/PT7jqAh1Jr — Frances Mulraney (@FrancesMulraney) April 14, 2016 Comprised of “world leaders, great minds in science and technology, […]

10 years ago

Coppers is turning 20 this weekend, so naturally they kicked off their celebrations last night with balloons, cake and a Damien Dempsey gig…  Only a couple of hours to go till we kick off our birthday celebrations ???????????? ???? #Coppers doors from 10pm tonight! pic.twitter.com/VJklgeV4ap — Copper Face Jacks (@CopperFaceJacks) April 14, 2016 And what a glorious […]

10 years ago

We’ve all been there, in the middle of your Irish Leaving Cert oral and the only word you can remember is fucking ‘cáca milis’. This video by Rory’s Stories is quite the throwback for anyone who’s already been through the ordeal, but hopefully it’s not too jarring for anyone with their oral exam this week… READ NEXT: This Video Explains […]

10 years ago

Bray Jazz Festival returns from 29 April to 1 May for its 17th year, with another packed programme.  You can expect plenty of jazz from leading international players as well as some of Ireland’s top improvisers. Bray Jazz has previously been described as “one of the very best small jazz festivals in Europe”, and that’s no lie. Here […]

10 years ago

You’re probably familiar with Cut & Sew, voted no. 1 in our list of the best barbers in Dublin city. Originally opening in the basement of All City Records, Sean Bryan then set up a second location on Wellington Quay before setting his sights on his third shop in the George’s Street Arcade.  Specialising in both lads […]

10 years ago

Do you ever wish you could have a bird’s-eye of our stunning country? It seems like that is one of the perks of working with the Irish Air Corps… These photos shared on Twitter show the Skellig Islands looking absolutely incredible in the April sunshine. #105Sqn captured #stunning photos of #Skelligs during a recent #maritimepatrol #EyesOverTheSea […]

10 years ago

Further proof of the housing crisis comes in the form of Daft.ie‘s latest House Price Report released today… Prices have remained stable enough in Dublin, with prices rising just 0.9% in the last year – compared to a rise of 9.7% on average outside Dublin.  The total number of properties for sale at any one time continues […]

10 years ago

A few months ago, we revealed that Dublin is getting a second 3fe café this year… Since then we’ve been eagerly awaiting further info, and today we got that in the form of a tip off from Eilis Noonan, a member of the Lovin Dublin community. From the looks of it, there’s some construction taking place […]

10 years ago

There’s a weekend of mixed weather ahead, unfortuantely… According to Met Éireann, rain is expected throughout today, with few heavy showers and hail in some places. Lowest temperatures will be in the range zero to -2 C., with some frost and icy patches also. Saturday will be cold, with bright or sunny spells and occasional showers, most of […]

10 years ago

You know what Dublin needs? More burritos, that’s what! Boojum’s third outlet in Dublin (and sixth outlet in Ireland) will open on 14 April at the city centre location of 3 Lower Abbey Street. The new store will create up to 30 new jobs, with 80 seats for customers over two storeys. We’re making our mark on Abbey St! How […]

10 years ago

We wrote about DeSelby’s a few months ago when it first opened its doors… Their menu is completely seasonal and their specials change up every day based on the ingredients they get from their local suppliers. The food is inventive, super fresh and incredibly delish. So, if you haven’t yet had the chance to try it out […]

10 years ago

Anyone based in and around Dublin 6 will probably already know about 250 Square Coffee in Rathmines.  And while it’s best known as a coffee roasters and a weekend brunch spot, they’ve recently branched out with a delicious new Supper Club every Thursday and Friday evening… Adam, Louis and Brendan, the crew behind 250 Square have created a completely deadly dining experience in […]

10 years ago

Summer is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a fabulous meal with your besties! The kind folk at East Restaurant have given us an unreal prize to give away… How would you like to invite 5 lucky friends for a great night in East Restaurant? Located on the banks of the Liffey, right in the heart […]

10 years ago

Now here’s some lovely news to brighten up your Tuesday… Our very own James Vincent McMorrow will be performing a free gig in Doyle’s tonight with all proceeds going to Dublin Simon. It’ll cost €6 on the door. Tonight he will return to the scene where it all began, having played there in December 2009 as James McMorrow, in February 2010 as […]

10 years ago

Six different swimming spots across Ireland have failed water testing conducted by inspectors from The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Minimum clean water tests at the six beaches found that the water quality meant that swimmers had a one in 10 risk of picking up a bug. The Dublin beaches were Rush South beach, Loughshinny and Merrion Strand. Other beaches across the country that […]

10 years ago

Not long now ’til the European Championships kick off this Summer, and from the looks of it excitement is building…  This absolutely gas song supporting the Irish team was written by Johnpaul Wright in Murphy’s Law Irish Pub in Salzburg. What a great bunch of lads! READ NEXT: Well This Is A Relief – UEFA Is To Release Another […]

10 years ago

Hubspot, an American company based in Massachusetts has just announced plans for 320 new positions in Dublin over the next three years. The marketing software manufacturer already has a staff of 150 people at its EMEA HQ in Dublin. Hubspot, which was founded in 2006, produces software to help companies conduct so-called inbound marketing. The […]

10 years ago

There you are, going through all your recorded TV shows and you come across a whole load of The Angelus saved for your viewing pleasure. Is it some kind of divine intervention? Does God have a plan for you? No, it’s the actions of your four year old son when left alone with the remote… Just […]

10 years ago

It’s rank out there. And sometimes you just need a warm, filling lunch that won’t break the bank so close to pay day, nor clog your arteries. And thankfully, just about everything on the menu at Cornucopia, Wicklow Street, fits that brief… Whether you’re looking for chickpea casseroles, delicious salads or a big bowl of piping hot soup […]

10 years ago

As you’ve probably heard over the past few weeks,the KnowNow campaign is a new programme that plans to provide HIV testing outside of traditional medical venues. Here’s what we know about this brilliant new service so far… KnowNow is specifically directed at gay and bisexual men As research has found that they are the most likely to acquire HIV. The […]

10 years ago

Love red red wine? Love UB40? Well then, this one’s for you.  We’ve got an absolutely unbelievable prize to give away from the generous folks at The Church.  One lucky winner will win VIP tickets to see UB40 Tribute Band Live as well as The Church Gold Package for them and 9 friends… Yep, that means you will get a reserved area for up […]

10 years ago

This May, we will be presenting some very special awards to the best in the Dublin food scene – and we need your help! The Lovin Dublin Restaurant Awards, In Association With Estrella Damm, take place on 3 May in the Morrison Hotel. And so, we’ll be asking for your vote on Dublin’s best  restaurants, brunches, lunches, cups of coffee, gastropubs, tapas, chefs, […]

10 years ago

There’s something very social about going for tapas and shooting the breeze for a few hours with a cold beer.  Plus, the beauty of tapas is you don’t have to decide on any one dish when the waiter asks you for your order. If you’re eating with a gang, you’re well within your rights to order […]

10 years ago

Nothing like going for a pint, knowing that when hunger takes over you’ll have a brilliant menu to choose from. That is the beauty of a gastropub – a great range of craft beers and other drinks to choose from, accompanied by top notch food that’s a cut above your standard pub grub. Here is […]

10 years ago

By Thursday you generally feel like you deserve a bit of a treat for making it this far. And what better way to treat yo’self that with some durty doughnuts? Slice Café in Stoneybatter have decided to step up to the plate with Doughnut Thursdays. Here is just a selection of the hunbelievable doughnut combinations they have […]

10 years ago

Dublin is the best place on earth when the sun shines -so it’s always nice to celebrate by knocking back a few cold ones. But, where to? Everyone has their own favourite spot for a few bevvies in the sunshine, so we’ve rounded up a selection of the best across the city just in time for the Bank Holiday […]

10 years ago

We’re big fans of sweet potatoes, and even moreso when they’re stuffed with two different types of cheese AND bacon. These are incredibly easy to whip up, and look very impressive if you’re having guests round. Give them a whirl tonight…

10 years ago

Forbidden Fruit, ya little ride. All the fun of a festival without having to trek too far or sleep in a sweaty tent. Taking place over the next three days in Kilmainham, we’ve drawn up a delish list of all the info you’re likely to need for the weekend ahead. 1. Opening times Friday: 4pm Saturday: 2pm Sunday: 2pm […]

10 years ago

Exactly what the doctor ordered on a Thursday morning… Sweet Republic have teamed up with their new neighbours on Bachelor’s Walk, The Rolling Donut for their new shake of the month. And the results are pretty frickin’ spectacular. Introducing The Rosy Lee… A fresh sourdough pink velvet donut covered in chocolate ganache and Oreo crumble served with a luxurious chocolate fudge Oreo […]

10 years ago

Got any plans for June 12?  Well now you do… Happenings are hosting a Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch and Street Party, as a celebration of all the weird and wacky parts of Joyce with food, performances, games and music from the pages of Ulysses! Taking place on North Great George’s Street, there will be three sittings of Bloomsday Brunch […]

10 years ago

Sun’s out, mums out – that’s how the phrase goes, isn’t it?! The weather has been playing an absolute blinder of late, and you know what that means? There’s great drying out there. Pamela Joyce hits the nail on the hid with her Irish mammy impression in this heat… READ NEXT: Suffer From Hay Fever? This […]

10 years ago

Love honeycomb? These homemade chocolate-covered honeycomb bars are so much better than the real deal.  Try them out this evening for a Hump Day treat! Absolutely delish…

10 years ago

A while ago we wrote about Cracked, an egg-based pop up that was in Bread and Bones on Millenium Walkway. And now they have taken up residence  in The Tramyard, Dalkey for the summer months. Cracked has its own area on the decking at the back of the Tramyard with seating for about 50 people, to chill out and soak up […]

10 years ago

The CSO recently released a list of the most popular baby names in 2015, and while there are some obvious ones –  sorry Jack, James, Emily and Emma! – there are a few surprises… The way it breaks down is that the name Jack has retained the top position it every year since 2007, and Emily has retained the […]

10 years ago