If you live anywhere within the vicinity of DL, you’ll have hit up Dun Leary’s Last Corner Shop at some stage. Whether it’s for the local newspaper from your home county, sausages and rashers that are cheaper than Tesco’s or a last minute bottle of wine, this place had it all and served the people […]

5 years ago

We’re so glad to see it returning! We’ve missed a lot over the last year or so, but one thing in particular has been the lad in the corner of a bar belting out trad songs while we all sing along. Glasses are clinked, toes are tapped and if you’re lucky, someone will whip out […]

5 years ago

We’re pleased to confirm, crunchy leaf season is upon us. We’re slowly but surely seeing pumpkin spice and other seasonal ingredients of that irk popping up in cakes and pastries across the country, and it’d bring a tear to your eye. Extended summer was great but I think we’re all ready to dust off the […]

5 years ago

Pizza or pasta? Why don’t you put those hands together, my friend. Not to state the obvious or anything, but we’ve had a hard year. The last thing we need right now is to have to choose between two of our favourite carby dishes. We’ve been through enough. Pretty sure this is what Phil Mitchell […]

5 years ago

Priority booking is available now for this magical night time experience. If you’re looking to plan a special night out in the lead up to Christmas, I’ll give you the bad news first: You do unfortunately have to start organising in September. It’s just the way it is these days, people. The good news is […]

5 years ago

Did you have a meticulously decorated locker door interior during secondary school? Or lovingly cut out bits from magazines to create the perfect birthday cards for your pals? Then you’ll know there’s nothing more therapeutic than putting a collage together. If you’ve never given it a try before, that’s okay too. There’s a workshop happening […]

5 years ago

Comedy stans, it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief. Stand-up is officially returning, and there’s a seriously impressive array of gigs scheduled for the next few months to get us back into it. Have you been missing frantically eyeing the quickest route to the bathroom when the laughter becomes too much to hold in? […]

5 years ago

2021 was a year for focusing on homegrown talent and familiarising ourselves with the incredible artists making music in Ireland. It honestly couldn’t be easier to immerse yourself in Irish music at the moment – there are bangers everywhere you turn. The prospect of finally hearing some of our most beloved lockdown anthems live has […]

5 years ago

Sure, prosecco and paint is fun. But there’s not enough being said about prosecco and belting out 80s bangers to beat the band. It’s the combination we never knew we needed, but we’re here for it. Thursday has officially been christened Prosecco and Power Ballads night at Riot on Aston Quay, and they’re going to […]

5 years ago

Have you spent the past few months binging Love Island, MAFs and First Dates and thinking… I wouldn’t mind giving that a go? Well now’s your chance, love birds. RTÉ are working on a new dating show called ‘The Love Experiment’, and are looking for singletons over the age of 18 to participate. The idea […]

5 years ago

Sure don’t we all love a freebie? I’m having vivid flashbacks of reeling off any password I could think of in an attempt to be allowed into my cousins ‘fort’ (a duvet thrown over the back of two chairs). 2019 was a hard year. In fairness, there’s nothing like knowing a secret password to make […]

5 years ago

While most of us are still attempting to process March 2020, Tesco have officially begun decking the halls. It’s just like everyone’s favourite Christmas story – ‘Twas a night in September, and all through the aisles, selection boxes were stocked up in piles.  Over the weekend, a significant stack of Christmas chocolate was spotted in […]

5 years ago

Whenever we’re blessed with an unexpected day of sun in the city, there are two things we crave: an iced coffee and a 99. But you know yourself, we’re all so busy these days. Who has time for both? Why not combine your two favourite treats and make life easy for yourself with a cheeky […]

5 years ago

Leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter and we’re slowly but surely making our way into the season of cancelling plans. Some might say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time to stay indoors and get hooked on a new tv show – and by new, we mean old. There’s nothing […]

5 years ago

Wrap up some gabagool and dust off your leather jacket, because The Many Saints of Newark is officially hitting Irish cinemas next week. True Sopranos stans will have been gearing up and rewatching old episodes for months in preparation for the prequel, but just incase you’ve been distracted by your day job in waste management, […]

5 years ago

It’s always a good day when we see Irish businesses flourishing. It’s also a good day when we can buy cute stationary and completely reorganise our lives, hence why we’re so delighted to see Howrad Studios popping up in Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar. Howrad is a Dublin based design and print studio run by twin […]

5 years ago

Anyone on the gluten free hustle in Ireland will know it’s a struggle sometimes to come across genuinely delicious desserts with no chance of cross contamination. But fear not friends, your prayers have been answered in the form of this bright blue food truck in D24. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTrcI8ZsPt6/ The Devil’s Bakery is an 100% gluten free […]

5 years ago

Over the past couple of years, disposable cameras have been having a bit of a renaissance. We’ve all been leaning intensely into nostalgia since about 2016, and the grainy quality of a snap from a disposable camera has become the aesthetic of choice. It’s fuzzy, it’s familiar, and let’s be honest with ourselves – it […]

5 years ago

Kelly Harrington is officially Irish sporting royalty, so I suppose it was only a matter of time before people started naming their pets after her. But this tiny rescue kitten truly deserves the name after surviving some tough times and coming out the other side. If you’re a cat lover, I’m just going to put […]

5 years ago

Calling all MUAs, Insta Huns and mams who borrowed the facial tanning mist from their daughters once and now swear by it, Marian. Suzanne Jackson is opening a SOSU pop up shop in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on Friday the 24th of September, with an official ribbon cutting at 10am. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxXWQmoBZt/ If you’ve been looking to […]

5 years ago

Are you looking to release your inner Demi Moore à la Ghost? Who isn’t, let’s be honest with ourselves. If you’d like to delve into the world of pottery and learn how to make your own clay piece, have a gander at these workshops being held at Arran Street East every Sunday between now and […]

5 years ago

You know you’ve made it as a national treasure when there’s an Emmalene Blake mural of you. It’s the ultimate milestone. Iconic muralist Emmalene Blake has skilfully commemorated so many key cultural moments  over the last few years, from Bernie in his mittens at the US presidential inauguration to Cardi B explaining how social distancing […]

5 years ago

Just when we were ready to stock up on winter tights, Mother Nature decided to hit us with one more sunny day. Honestly, you wouldn’t know what to be putting on. If you’re currently stationed at your WFH spot gazing out the window and wondering will the sun still be around when you finish up, […]

5 years ago

It’s been the subject of discussion for Whatsapp groups across the country, and is quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated day of 2021. But if you’re wondering how you could possibly choose what to do on such a momentous day after eighteen months of only having to decide between pizza or Chinese, don’t worry. The […]

5 years ago

Is there a person among us who can say they didn’t belt out the lyrics to Without You while pretending they were in an angsty teenage music video at some point over the last year? If you didn’t, you’re missing out. It’s a great way to get out any inner rage you might be experiencing. […]

5 years ago

The Dublin burger scene is continuing to grow and thrive, don’t you just love to see it? The newest kid on the block is Bolt Burger, a tasty new pop-up at The Fourth Corner in Dublin 8. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkRI6jjGs0/ Located on the corner of Kevin Street and Patrick Street (I know describing the location that way […]

5 years ago

Truly a sign that all is well in the world. If you’ve been missing the tunes, the glamour and the pain in your cheeks from laughing that comes along with a drag show, your life is about to change for the better. Drag Brunch is back at Bow Lane this weekend, hosted by the hilarious […]

5 years ago

It’s always a good day when a new coffee spot arrives into the world safe and sound, with ten little stirrers and ten little lids. So you can imagine how delighted we are to welcome Central Brew Coffee, a cute new Talbot Street cafe for all your caffeine needs. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTo4p8DNBFC/ Pouring delish speciality coffee from […]

5 years ago

Always good to hear if you’re planning a weekend dip. Killiney, Whiterock, the Forty Foot, Sandycove and Seapoint bathing areas all have excellent water quality, according to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The water results come from samples taken on the 6th of September. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTotnBCMXzD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Weather wise it’s shaping up to be a great weekend […]

5 years ago

I know what you’re here for. You saw the title – you know we have the goods. You know we’ve spent all week dutifully scrolling and taste testing in the name of finding you the perfect baked delights for your weekend whether you’re planning on enjoying them in bed with a coffee and the paper, […]

5 years ago

Bag of cans summer is over, it’s time for wine and cheese autumn. And if you’re looking for the perfect location to ease yourself into the new season, Fallon and Byrne have just opened their new wine cellar which, obviously, has a Fallon and Byrne level wine selection as well as delish cheese boards, small […]

5 years ago

Do you have a little animal lover at home that wants to pet and cuddle every creature they come across? There’s a Caring For Animals workshop happening at St. Annes City Farm in Raheny this weekend for kids aged 7-12 who have a love of or interest in animals. Those taking part in the workshop […]

5 years ago

Dare we say… just in time for Christmas shopping? If you’re a crazily organised person who likes to get your C-word shopping boxed off well before December or if you’re just in the market for some stunning new clothing from an Irish designer, you’re in luck. Irish, female-owned clothing brand Seeking Judy has just opened […]

5 years ago

Who doesn’t love a browse through the cheesy aisles of Sheridans? Their shop on Anne Street is the first place we hit up if we want to assemble a dreamy cheeseboard or, let’s be honest, to pick up the perfect block to gradually slice into in front of the tv with a trusty pack of […]

5 years ago

At the moment the weather is changing like… well, the weather. One minute you’re hurling yourself off the 40 foot to cool down, the next you’re rummaging through drawers for your hat and scarf and as for beginning the official changeover from iced to hot coffees? We’re simply not ready. An iced chai latte is […]

5 years ago

And coming from a non-vegan, it absolutely hits the spot. Allow me to paint you a picture. You’re hungover on a Sunday and inept of making a decision. You’re not in the mood for any of your usual takeaway spots, so you bravely set out to browse the internet in search of something new. You […]

5 years ago

Despite the mini heatwave we’re experiencing, summer is well and truly over and we’re ready for the crunchy leaves and pumpkin spice of Autumn. The autumnal aesthetic is everywhere you turn – the official style trend for the season is “dark academia”, there’s a new Sally Rooney novel out for us to read broodily in […]

5 years ago

Have you ever had a browse around an art gallery and thought, “I deffo could have done this myself”? Well, now’s your chance to. Lucky’s on Meath Street are hosting a B.Y.O.A.A.S this Friday (that’s a Bring Your Own Art Art Show for those not in the know), and are currently looking for submissions. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQWm5hMDm0/ […]

5 years ago

Good news for anyone who loves an aul smash burger. Dash Burger popped up on Kevin Street last August and since then has been delighting the people of Dublin 8 and beyond with its juicy, cheese drenched patties. Seriously, just look at these babies. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4G9srMm5A/ So you can imagine how excira and delira we were […]

5 years ago

Coffee and a good book, it’s truly the combo of dreams. If you’ve been looking for a bit of September reading inspo, Home Ground have a book swap happening at their coffee van in Dalkey at the moment. Their Take a Book, Leave a Book Library is stocked up with fab reads from every genre, […]

5 years ago

We couldn’t get near the place for a pint and a bop, but at least we could admire their comic genius from afar. Even if you don’t follow the Academy on Insta or Twitter, you’ve most likely seen some of their hilarious and timely signs being shared over the past few months. Looking back through […]

5 years ago

If you’re in need of a lol this Friday, we’ve got you covered. Feast your eyes on the trailer for Deadly Cuts, a new Irish film by Irish writer and director Rachel Carey that hilariously captures a uniquely Dublin-esque workplace dynamic. This dark comedy is set in a working-class Dublin hair salon “where the stylists […]

5 years ago

I know this might seem hard to believe, but you won’t need a zoom password for this gig. Thankfully, it seems our nights of socialising in front of our laptops might be behind us for good with restrictions on live entertainment slowly but surely being lifted across the country. And what better way to celebrate […]

5 years ago

Hang Tough Contemporary have a new permanent home and gallery space on Exchequer Street. The fine art and framing specialists have been championing upcoming artists and working to make art readily available for all for the past few years, and this central spot is the perfect place for them to continue that journey. In their […]

5 years ago

Good news for all namaste-ers. From next week, Breathing Space will be running dedicated plus-size yoga, pilates and mindfulness classes at their Cork Street studios. In a post on insta, the Dublin 8 studio explained the reasoning behind the dedicated classes: We know that even though a lot of wellness spaces say they welcome diverse […]

5 years ago

A niche enough call out but if that got your attention, read on. To celebrate the return to real life, actual in person college, Brewbaker cafe and Scone Murray are teaming up to give a lucky Trinity student the chance of winning free coffee and one of their famous scones every Friday for the entire […]

5 years ago

There wasn’t an insta feed in Dublin without a snap of that blue cheese mafaldine this summer. And rightly so – as we all know by now, Sprezzatura is a truly elite spot for a feed of pasta. Not only is it delicious, it’s super affordable with its most expensive dish coming in at just […]

5 years ago

Once September hits, the formal ritual of transforming the basis of our personalities from iced latte to pumpkin spiced begins. So naturally, during the transitional period, anything pumpkin related catches our eye. It all contributes to our carefully curated Autumn aesthetic. Take this soft serve ice cream from new food truck on the block Los […]

5 years ago

There was a lot of excitement last week when we found out It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia would be filming an episode right here in Dublin’s fair city. So much excitement, some of us may have felt inspired to have the moment captured forever on our bodies in ink. If you’d like to mark this […]

5 years ago

It’s no secret at this stage. We adore an unexpected food combo. We also offer out bonus points for any combo that incorporates cheese, so these jalapeno popper croissant rolls from the Arty Baker are winning on every level. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTJ7PgYAZbi/ Everything about this is perfection, from the Emmental garnish to the crispy melty bit of […]

5 years ago