Christmas can’t be easy for the vegans amongst us. And I don’t mean by the temptation of eating all that turkey and bacon.  I mean the effort of preparing a nut roast or a huge selection of veggie alternatives. If only there was something easier, simpler, tastier.  Well now there is! Meet the 100% plant-based, […]

10 years ago

*If you firmly believe in Santa then we would strongly suggest you don’t read any further…* Santa can be a touchy subject in some households as kids get that lil bit older. It just never seems like the right time to break the news. But this Mom has come up with an ingenious way of […]

10 years ago

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the historical Clerys building on O’Connell Street.  The planned rejuvenation will include high-end retail units, a boutique hotel, modern office spaces, entertainment and leisure facilities, including dining and lively social venues, in the hopes of transforming the entire building into an internationally recognised destination in […]

10 years ago

Well this is utterly terrifying. Picture this: you arrive home after a long day out in the freezing cold only to find the house is equally as cold, so you light a nice warm fire, curl up in front of it and live happily ever after.  We all do it. Especially during this time of […]

10 years ago

The Biebs has announced that he will return to Dublin in 2017.  *screams* That’s right –the Canadian singer will be playing the RDS on June 21, 2017 as part of his Purpose World Tour.  American singer-songwriter Halsey will be supporting Bieber on the Dublin leg of his tour.  Tickets go on-sale for the general public […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for any information concerning the whereabouts of 14-year-old Mary Adebisi from Clondalkin in West Dublin. Mary was last seen in Clondalkin last Friday, December 9, according to Independent.ie. She was last seen wearing a khaki bomber-style jacket, black leggings with SDNY written in white down the sides of the lower leg and a maroon polo […]

10 years ago

Never a dull moment for the Dublin Fire Brigade crew… Earlier today four units of DFB and one ambulance attended a house fire in Phibsborough just after midday.  There were no reported injuries and those living in the house had already vacated upon DFB’s arrival.  Phibsborough fire is now out, 4 units & 1 ambulance attended. […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade warned us all about a certain brand of Christmas lights during the week, like the sound people that they are.  They posted the following to their Twitter:  A safety warning has been issued by @EU_Consumer over these unbranded Christmas lights. They have over-heated and caught fire. pic.twitter.com/neB54P7GJi — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) […]

10 years ago

Daft.ie have released these infographic maps outlining average property prices along both Luas and DART lines, and even shows prices along the future Luas lines once the Cross City is complete.  Those lucky enough to live along the Dublin coastline pay on average the most for a property with homes close to the Sandymount DART averaging €788,000. […]

10 years ago

Katie Taylor secured her second professional victory in Manchester last night with class and confidence. The former Olympic champ defeated Viviane Obenaufm but not before the Brazilian-born, Swiss-based boxer snuck a cheeky kiss.  As the pair were throwing punches in the final round Obenauf moved in to embrace Taylor and kissed her on the neck. Nobody saw that coming! […]

10 years ago

A man in his 20s has been killed after his motorcycle crashed into a roundabout in the early hours of this morning. According to Independent.ie, the incident occurred at around 2:15AM on the N81 road which leads onto the M50.  Emergency services attended the scene but sadly the young man was pronounced dead at the scene.  Gardaí are appealing for witnesses […]

10 years ago

You’ll remember Australian musician, Sam Brittain, from a piece we shared with you all a few weeks ago about a love letter he wrote to Dublin.  If you didn’t catch it, watch now:  Sam first came to Dublin two years ago, and fell in love with our fair city. (Can you blame him?!) But now, […]

10 years ago

‘Tis the season to be jolly. And all over our glorious city restaurants, pubs and hotels are decking themselves out in fairy lights, tinsel and baubles. But this famous Baggot Street/Merrion Row pub has gone one step further with a bespoke Guinness Christmas window display – and it’s stunning.  What’s Christmas without Guinness after all?  O’Donoghues dates back […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s favourite gelato shop have just opened yet another location.  Thank heavenssssss, you cry! Yes, we too cannot get enough of Gino’s Gelato – morning, noon and night, we want it. All.  And their latest store is a sight to behold.  Their latest ice-cream shop opened on Thursday in The Square, Tallaght and serves all our […]

10 years ago

Bob Dylan is set to perform in the 3 Arena next summer on May 11, 2017.  The Nobel Prize winner will be honoured at a ceremony in Stockholm today but won’t actually be in attendance due to prior commitments. Imagine that. Being so busy that you can’t accept your Nobel Prize in Literature in person. Instead […]

10 years ago

Next Thursday, December 15, a super cool gig is happening in The Bowery in Rathmines.  And alllllll for a good cause.  Le Galaxie, Bitch Falcon and other special guests will be teaming up to raise money for St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas appeal at this intimate party. Tickets are €12, with all proceeds going to SVP, and we’re […]

10 years ago

A heartless thief made off with €1,500 after destroying a St Vincent de Paul shop in Cabra, North Dublin on Wednesday night.  The break-in occurred at roughly 10.15PM on Wednesday and lasted around three minutes, according to Herald.ie.  Along with stripping the shop of cash, the thief also stole the shop’s safe and caused €3,000 worth of […]

10 years ago

Traffic is very heavy around the Lower Baggot Street/Stephen’s Green area due to an incident on Baggot Street.  Gardaí have closed off the area as emergency services attend the scene.  Drivers are being diverted up Pembroke Street off Baggot.  Dublin Traffic – Delays on Baggot Street due to a collision — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) December […]

10 years ago

Ahhhh Penneys – our national treasure. It gets better by the month, from gorge clothes and accessories to their deadly homeware – we love it all and we don’t know where we’d be without it.  And the first new Penneys store in ten years is opening tomorrow.  It is MASSIVE and it’s in Liffey Valley.  Not […]

10 years ago

Do you find yourself wishing you had four spare arms every time you attempt to blow-dry your own hair? You’re not alone.  But fear not, your blow-dry fiascos can now be avoided. Because a new blow-dry bar has just opened in Dublin! Hot Air can be found at 67 Mespil Road right along the canal… and it […]

10 years ago

Are you ready to rock? Because it has been officially confirmed that Guns N’ Roses will grace our shores next summer. The rock ‘n’ roll legends are set to play Slane Castle on May 27, 2017 as part of their ‘Not In This Lifetime’ tour.  Hell yeeeeah.  The Machine Is Back At It! @gunsnroses announce […]

10 years ago

It is no secret that mental health is a major issue in Ireland.  One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year and last year a startling 451 people died by suicide in Ireland.  In a huge collective effort to raise awareness of the problem and let people know that there is help in the […]

10 years ago

No winner has yet come forward to claim last night’s Irish Lotto jackpot of €11.5 million.  But we know now where it was sold.  According to the National Lottery, the winning Quick Pik ticket was sold in Spar at the Top Service Station in Amiens Street. Could it be you? Last night’s winning numbers are 2, 6, 21, 23, […]

10 years ago

We know it’s already December 4, but advent calendars make really decent Christmas presents regardless of what date one receives them upon.  And these are the cream of the crop:  1. Charlotte Tilbury – Brown Thomas  The dream advent calendar. But a little out of our price range.  If you can afford this one – […]

10 years ago

Six people were hospitalised last night after a serious two-car collision in North Dublin.  One person was “trapped” in a car and had to be cut out by firefighters at the scene, according to Independent.ie.  The incident occurred on the Finglas Road and four ambulances and two Dublin Fire Brigade crews attended the scene.  Dublin […]

10 years ago

Yes, the winning ticket from last night’s Irish Lotto was purchase right here in the capital! So one lucky fecker has gone and won a staggering, life-changing, tear-jerking €11.5 million! The winning numbers on Saturday, December 3 were 2, 6, 21, 23, 29, 44 and the bonus number was 41. So pull out those tickets […]

10 years ago

We love Amy Huberman.  She’s gas, she’s intelligent and she’s a damn good actor.  Striking Out airs in the new year and we simply cannot wait.  While Amy usually shines in comedies, it’ll be interesting to see her in a more serious and conservative role.  Amy plays Tara Rafferty, a solicitor in Dublin who finds out her […]

10 years ago

We’ve all always secretly wanted Coppers gold cards – and don’t you even try to deny it. Whether you wanted to use it to pick up gals/guys, use it for status or just to save a tenner every Saturday night – ya wouldn’t say no to one like. But we would toss it over our […]

10 years ago

Have you SEEN Grafton Street lately?! It’s mental. All day, everyday. Dublin can be a nightmare to get around during December with every out spending their hard earned dolla, shopping, eating and drinking. But this new data-driven site will help you massively when it comes making the important decisions you need this Christmas. Christmas shoppers […]

10 years ago

A man in his 40s who was shot dead in Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan last night is believed to have been identified by Gardaí as a well-known criminal.  The man is understood to be criminal Mark ‘The Guinea Pig’ Desmond who was previously charged with the ‘canal murders’ of two young men in 2000, according to Independent.ie. Desmond was shot up […]

10 years ago

If Will Ferrell can do it, so can you.  Ice-skating is a serious buzz.  From the adrenaline rush of surviving to the great pics you’ll get for your Instagram – it’s a Christmas staple.  And here’s five places you can give it a go in Dublin this Christmas! 1. iSkate @ The RDS From Thursday, December […]

10 years ago

Commuter may face “severe” delays this morning due a fault at Howth Junction, according to Irish Rail.  Services through Howth Junction station were halted about an hour ago due to a “points problem”, began operating again, but are now suspended.  Dublin Bus will be accepting rail tickets for the morning. Update: Howth Howth Jct services now suspended. Malahide […]

10 years ago

The geniuses over at Giz a laugh have really outdone themselves this time.  In the past they’ve shown us what Mean Girls and The Titanic would be like if they were set in Dublin.  And now they’ve brought us Home Alone.  Just brilliant.  Ditch Home Alone this Crimbo and pop this up on the telly for your ‘rents – […]

10 years ago

Another Christmas miracle today as a baby boy was born outside of Kevin Street Garda station earlier on.  The “impatient” baby couldn’t even hold on until they got to the hospital and popped right out in his mother’s car.  Fair play.  We were a bit late to this morning’s impatient baby born in mum’s car on […]

10 years ago

Christmas is for spending time with loved ones, enjoying ourselves and, most importantly, it’s a time for giving back.  Whether it be in our communities, in our families or to help those less fortunate and those in need – the majority of us want to give back in some way, shape or form at Christmas, but aren’t always […]

10 years ago

Your wildest dreams are about to come true.  A drone that will take your selfies for you is now a thing! AirSelfie comes with a special phone cover (available for iPhone 6/6S, iPhone 7/7 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Huawei P9, Google Pixel), designed to hold and charge your flying camera (phone).  Your selfie […]

10 years ago

Donuts, glorious donuts.  Where’d we be without them? Somewhere healthier, and skinnier no doubt. But we all have our vices.  Offbeat Donuts just opened a new sugar-filled store on George’s Quay this morning.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Offbeat Donuts (@offbeatdonuts) on Nov 29, 2016 at 12:56am PST And are selling these beautiful, droolworthy Christmas […]

10 years ago

We love a good bizarre celeb story.  And after Ed Sheeran and Princess Beatrice’s sword antics last week we didn’t think there’d be a better story.  But this tops it.  We’ve all been there – you go out to buy some lush and realise you’ve forgotten your ID.  Social life = over.  But when Keisha Buchanan of […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent giveaway. And what better way to celebrate Christmas than with cocktails?! *dancing lady emoji* Sam’s Bar is offering one lucky person and their nearest and dearest a night to remember this Christmas.  The classy establishment is located on Dawson Street and is […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent giveaway. And I think we can all agree that no Christmas should be without chocolate.  That should be illegal.  So to enable your inner chocaholic, Lily O’Brien’s is offering a delightful Christmas Chocolate Hamper Box to one lucky winner… Just THINK […]

10 years ago

Throughout the festive season, we’re giving away fantastic prizes every single day as part of our Lovin Advent giveaway. Christmas can be such a busy, busy time, and Ballymaloe Foods want to help out and make it a bit easier on us all.  Their elves are working harder than ever to ensure we all have enough Ballymaloe to last […]

10 years ago

In dire need of a pick-me-up? Well, thanks to Rennie you can win just that.  Here’s your chance to win a gorgeous dinner for four people at Whitefriar Grill. The dream.  Forget how broke you are for one night, and one night only. Treat yourself and three mates to an evening on the town filled with deliciousness, good vibes […]

10 years ago