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  • Gardaí Appeal For Information On Woman Last Seen On O’Connell Street

    Gardaí Appeal For Information On Woman Last Seen On O’Connell Street

    Gardaí are appealing for information in a bid to locate missing 34-year-old Aisling Donnelly who was last seen on Thursday at 3.30pm on O’Connell Street. Aisling is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and having brown shoulder length hair. When she was last seen she was wearing a blue jacket, silver jumper and jeans. Anyone […]

    9 years ago

  • PIC: Dublin Comedian Seeks “Piece Of Dog Shit” Who Stole His Motorbike

    PIC: Dublin Comedian Seeks “Piece Of Dog Shit” Who Stole His Motorbike

    Comedian PJ Gallagher has appealed for help on Twitter after his motorbike was stolen.  The Naked Camera star’s post has already gained has already gained over 500 retweets since it went online at 11.39am today. Some piece of dog shit just stole my motorbike. Black Triumph 800 11D25441. Please keep an eye out and RT. […]

    9 years ago

  • Three Men Rushed To Hospital After Single-Vehicle Collision This Morning

    Three Men Rushed To Hospital After Single-Vehicle Collision This Morning

    Three men were rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle collision in Swords this morning.  The incident occurred at 2am on the Drynam Road. The front seat passenger (24) was seriously injured and is being treated at Beaumont Hospital.   The two other occupants of the vehicle (20 and 21) received minor injuries. Anyone with information is […]

    9 years ago

  • A Car Was Set Alight After The Driver Destroyed This Dublin Football Pitch

    A Car Was Set Alight After The Driver Destroyed This Dublin Football Pitch

    Dublin Fire Brigade is appealing for information after a football pitch in Tallaght was destroyed on Thursday night. A vehicle crashed into the goalposts before being set alight.  Car fire in Tallaght on Thursday night. Set alight after destroying a pitch and crashed in to goal posts. Any info? Contact local Gardai. pic.twitter.com/hNyZUinBAn — Dublin […]

    9 years ago

  • Potential Extremists May Be Working In Dublin Offices According To MI6

    Potential Extremists May Be Working In Dublin Offices According To MI6

    British spies are keeping tabs on a number of persons of interest in Ireland, according to TheJournal.ie.  M16 agents have been operating around the country since the London Bridge attack in June.  It’s thought that potential extremists are operating in at least two cities and may be working in a number of offices in Dublin […]

    9 years ago

  • PIC: Is This The Most Heartless Dublin Clamping Job You’ve Ever Seen?

    PIC: Is This The Most Heartless Dublin Clamping Job You’ve Ever Seen?

    Parking rules are there for a reason but a clamping incident in Dublin last night has left people a little bit annoyed.  Economics lecturer Dr. Tom O’Connor posted a photo to Twitter at 11pm last night which depicts a van used by homeless charity Inner City Helping Homeless with a clamp on its front wheel. […]

    9 years ago

  • Multi-Vehicle Collision Causing Traffic Chaos On The Northside

    Multi-Vehicle Collision Causing Traffic Chaos On The Northside

    A multi-vehicle collision on the Swords Road is leading to traffic delays this morning.  Emergency services have cleared the incident which occurred at Collins Avenue and the Whitehall Flyover but delays remain both ways; inbound from the Port Tunnel an outbound from Griffith Avenue to Collins Avenue. DUBLIN: Collision cleared on the Swords Rd between Collins Ave […]

    9 years ago

  • Hurricane Gert Set To Batter Ireland This Weekend

    Hurricane Gert Set To Batter Ireland This Weekend

    Hurricane Gert is set to visit Ireland once it’s finished causing chaos in the United States, according to the Irish Mirror.  Wet and windy conditions are set to take hold, particularly in the west of Ireland, as Gert makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean. Well that’s turned the weekend plans to shite. How about […]

    9 years ago

  • A Child Was Seriously Injured In Yesterday’s Fatal Gangland Shooting

    A Child Was Seriously Injured In Yesterday’s Fatal Gangland Shooting

    Mother-of-six Antoinette Corbally has been named as one of two people killed in yesterday’s double murder in Ballymun.  A man in his 30s was also killed while another man,a woman and a child were taken to hospital with serious injuries. According to Dublin Live, the child was a niece of one of the victims and […]

    9 years ago

  • The National Wax Museum Has Officially Unveiled Its Conor McGregor Waxwork

    The National Wax Museum Has Officially Unveiled Its Conor McGregor Waxwork

    With Conor McGregor’s jetsetting lifestyle often keeping him away from Dublin, we now have a permanent tribute of The Notorious in his home city. Conor has often mentioned how he wants a statue of him to be erected one day and we suppose this is the next best thing. The National Wax museum has unveiled […]

    9 years ago

  • Gardaí Have Found A Gun During Search Linked To Missing Trevor Deely

    Gardaí Have Found A Gun During Search Linked To Missing Trevor Deely

    Gardaí have found a gun at the Chapelizod site being searched for missing Trevor Deely, the Irish Independent is reporting. According to the publication, the firearm was found yesterday. Gardaí have been searching the site for the past number of days after receiving fresh information on the disappearance of the 22-year-old bank worker. Trevor was […]

    9 years ago

  • Season’s Greetings! This Christmas Shop Has Just Opened In Dublin

    Season’s Greetings! This Christmas Shop Has Just Opened In Dublin

    It might still be the middle of August and the sun is shining in the window but Brown Thomas have just opened their Christmas Shop for 2017. The Odeon Bar in Dublin posted a picture to their Facebook page of the new store and it seems like yep, it’s really happening.  It was also spotted […]

    9 years ago

  • Two People Hospitalised After City Centre Collision This Afternoon

    Two People Hospitalised After City Centre Collision This Afternoon

    A motorist and a motorcyclist were taken to hospital this afternoon after a collision on North Wall Quay.  Gardaí told the Irish Independent that neither person was seriously injured. North Wall Quay was blocked after the incident but has since reopened.  Gardaí are directing traffic in the area. Delays should be expected as far back […]

    9 years ago

  • July Was Officially Dublin Airport’s Busiest Ever Month

    July Was Officially Dublin Airport’s Busiest Ever Month

    July 2017 was officially the busiest month in the history of Dublin Airport, Newstalk is reporting. More than 3.1 passengers passed through its doors which is a record monthly high in the airport’s 77 year history.  Throughout the month, Dublin Airport saw more traffic than the WHOLE of 1985. More than 16.9 million passengers have travelled […]

    9 years ago

  • This Luxurious Chocolate Shop Is Opening A Dublin Branch

    This Luxurious Chocolate Shop Is Opening A Dublin Branch

    Great news for the chocolate lovers of Dublin. Hotel Chocolat, a British chocolatier is set to open its first Irish branch. According to Newstalk, the store will open in Dundrum Town Centre in October of this year. Co-founder Peter Harris said: “We are hugely excited to be expanding into Ireland. “It took us a while […]

    9 years ago

  • New Information On Missing Trevor Deely Leads To Extensive Garda Search

    New Information On Missing Trevor Deely Leads To Extensive Garda Search

    Gardaí are currently searching an area of woodland in Chapelizod in attempt to solve the case of Trevor Deely, who went missing in Dublin 17 years ago.  According to RTÉ, new information suggests that Trevor was killed by a known criminal who he may have met in the Baggot Street area on December 8 2000, […]

    9 years ago

  • This New Underground Bar On Dame Street Has Amazing Selection Of Beers

    This New Underground Bar On Dame Street Has Amazing Selection Of Beers

    Dublin’s newest and slickest establishment, Underdog is now open on Dame Street.  We went down to have a look.  Winding your way through the omnipresent hustle and bustle on Dame Street, it’s hard to find a speakeasy in which to escape the crowds and enjoy a selection of fine beers, wines and spirits.  Underdog looks […]

    9 years ago

  • Dublin Set For A Miserable Monday With Heavy Showers On The Way

    Dublin Set For A Miserable Monday With Heavy Showers On The Way

    If you’re not out of bed yet you could do worse than stay where you are. Dublin is set to be quite the washout this Monday with damp conditions and heavy showers being the order of the day.  According to Met Éireann: “Cloudy, misty and damp to begin today, with outbreaks of, sometimes heavy, rain. […]

    9 years ago

  • BREAKING: Southside Shopping Centre Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out On Roof

    BREAKING: Southside Shopping Centre Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out On Roof

    Dublin Fire Brigade have attended to a fire on the roof of Blackrock Shopping Centre this afternoon.  The incident is believed to have involved a gas cylinder. The building was evacuated as a precaution as three units of Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with blaze.  3 units are dealing with an incident involving a gas cylinder […]

    9 years ago

  • Drumcondra’s New Weekly Food Market Launches This Weekend

    Drumcondra’s New Weekly Food Market Launches This Weekend

    A couple of months back, we told you about the new Art, Bites, Crafts‘ (ABC) market which will take place in Drumcondra every Saturday and Sunday. We can now inform you Green Shoes Events will officially launch the market this Saturday and there are loads of things happening which should make for a great day […]

    9 years ago

  • Boojum Is Officially Opening A New Northside Branch

    Boojum Is Officially Opening A New Northside Branch

    Burrito lovers of the northside rejoice.  It’s been revealed that Boojum will be opening their fifth Dublin branch in the Smithfield area. Grublin.ie revealed the highly welcome news on Facebook this morning with the following post: The new Smithfield location joins branches on Kevin Street, Abbey Street, Mespil Road and Millennium Walkway as members of […]

    9 years ago

  • WATCH: This Irish Lad’s Ridiculously Catchy Conor McGregor Song Is Going Viral

    WATCH: This Irish Lad’s Ridiculously Catchy Conor McGregor Song Is Going Viral

    It’s not often you read the words ‘Conor McGregor’ and ‘ukelele’ in the same sentence but sure look, it’s Thursday.  The UFC star has been honoured in a new song by Kildare singer-songwriter Mick Konstantin.  After throwing it up on Facebook last night, Mick’s video has been shared nearly 20,000 times and accumulated over 1,200,000 […]

    9 years ago

  • Six Dublin Fire Engines Fought A Huge Northside Blaze Overnight

    Six Dublin Fire Engines Fought A Huge Northside Blaze Overnight

    While you were tucked up in bed, our heroes at Dublin Fire Brigade were at in again.  As many as six fire engines attended a blaze at a vacant building on St. Mobhi Road in Glasnevin.  The St Mobhi Rd #fire is under control, 3 fire engines remain at the scene. The fire was in […]

    9 years ago

  • Traffic In Dublin Is A Feckin’ Nightmare This Evening

    Traffic In Dublin Is A Feckin’ Nightmare This Evening

    Multiple crashes around Dublin this evening means that getting home is going to be a nightmare for a lot of people. There have been collisions on the M50, M7 and N7 Naas Road and M8 and AA Roadwatch are doing their best to keep us up to date.  They posted on their website: “On the M50, traffic […]

    9 years ago

  • Jaysus — Coppers Are Putting On An Amazing Beer And Burger Deal This Friday

    Jaysus — Coppers Are Putting On An Amazing Beer And Burger Deal This Friday

    While the vast majority of Dublin are sitting at desks absolutely knackered after the Bank Holiday, it’s time to perk up and start planning next weekend. After all, it is only three days away. What better way to kick it off than watching some football on the big screen at Copper Face Jacks?  Not into […]

    9 years ago

  • Girl Punched In Face During Brawl Between Rival GAA Fans On Train

    Girl Punched In Face During Brawl Between Rival GAA Fans On Train

    There were chaotic scenes on the Dublin to Belfast train on Saturday even as Tyrone and Armagh GAA fans clashed on the way back from their match at Croke Park. A father has told the Irish Post how he saw a female Armagh supporter get punched in the face amid the chaos.  The witness said: “As […]

    9 years ago

  • People Are Taking The Piss Out Of This Article On McGregor’s Dublin Upbringing

    People Are Taking The Piss Out Of This Article On McGregor’s Dublin Upbringing

    You know Crumlin has made it on to the world stage when it’s featured the headline of an ESPN article.  The summer of 2017 has been dominated by talk of Conor McGregor’s August 26 boxing match against Floyd Mayweather and given that ESPN is one of the world’s leading sports publications it’s natural that they’ll […]

    9 years ago

  • Two Injured In Moped Accident On O’Connell Street This Afternoon

    Two Injured In Moped Accident On O’Connell Street This Afternoon

    Two people have reportedly been injured after an incident involving a moped on O’Connell Street.  Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene. The incident occurred just after 3.30pm. Photographer Paul Reynolds took this picture of the scene which was retweeted by Dublin Fire Brigade.  What looks like two people came off a moped at the luas […]

    9 years ago

  • This Story About A Pickpocket On The Luas Is The Funniest Thing You’ll Read Today

    This Story About A Pickpocket On The Luas Is The Funniest Thing You’ll Read Today

    For all its benefits, traveling on public transport has its downsides, one of them being opportunistic pickpockets using their nimble fingers to steal from the general public. While this culture is not as prominent in Dublin as in other cities around the world, it does happen and it’s best to have your wits about you. […]

    9 years ago

  • 14 Reasons Why Castleknock Is Dublin’s Greatest Place To Live

    14 Reasons Why Castleknock Is Dublin’s Greatest Place To Live

    Whether you grew up in Castleknock or are a complete blow-in, you’ll know that it’s the greatest place to live in Dublin. Don’t agree? Come at me, bro.  From the nature-filled surroundings to the proximity to some of Dublin’s greatest landmarks, the charm of Castleknock knows no boundaries. Here are 14 reasons why we love […]

    9 years ago

  • PIC: A ‘Repeal’ Jumper Was Placed On The Altar Of This Dublin Church

    PIC: A ‘Repeal’ Jumper Was Placed On The Altar Of This Dublin Church

    David Quinn, the director and founder of the Iona Institute, has caused quite a stir online today by posting a picture of what appears to be a Repeal The 8th jumper on a Dublin church altar. So, so wrong. (The church is in Inchicore). pic.twitter.com/fgRfOwirOb — David Quinn (@DavQuinn) August 7, 2017 Quinn claims the […]

    9 years ago

  • WATCH: Korean Guy Absolutely Nails Dublin Slang In This New Video

    WATCH: Korean Guy Absolutely Nails Dublin Slang In This New Video

    Some of you may have seen YouTuber Korean Billy trying his hand at British dialects from cities like Glasgow and Manchester and now it’s the turn of Dublin. The South Korean has released a new video where he explains famous terms from the capital like ‘deadly’, ‘what’s the craic’, and ‘banjoed’.  How do you think […]

    9 years ago

  • Dublin Is Set To Get A Brand New Four-Storey U2 Museum

    Dublin Is Set To Get A Brand New Four-Storey U2 Museum

    Dublin could be getting a brand new four-storey high U2 museum, according to theIrish Times.  Plans to honour the famous foursome are already at an advanced stage with a planning application set to be lodged in the coming days.  The new attraction will be based on the site of the band’s recording studio on Hanover […]

    9 years ago

  • BREAKING: Body Of Missing Ballsbridge Woman Found

    BREAKING: Body Of Missing Ballsbridge Woman Found

    Gardaí have confirmed that the body of a woman missing from Ballsbridge has been found.  41-year-old Jennifer Deysel Crosbie had been missing since Thursday August 3. In a statement, Gardaí said: “The body of Jennifer Deysel Crosbie has been located deceased, no further action required. Thank you for your assistance.”

    9 years ago

  • Traffic Chaos Expected Ahead Of Huge Day Of Sport In The Capital

    Traffic Chaos Expected Ahead Of Huge Day Of Sport In The Capital

    Gardaí and AA Roadwatch have issued warnings ahead of the huge football double header at Croke Park today.  Tyrone face Armagh at GAA HQ at 4pm followed by Dublin against Monaghan at 6pm and AA Roadwatch have said to expect delays on the M1, Swords Road and in Drumcondra this afternoon.  CROKE PARK: There’s a […]

    9 years ago

  • These 5 Pubs Will Be Absolutely Hopping After The Dublin Match Today

    These 5 Pubs Will Be Absolutely Hopping After The Dublin Match Today

    Dublin and Monaghan face off in the All-Ireland football quarter-final at Croke Park today and the city is on tenterhooks.  If The Dubs maintain any of the kind of form they’ve shown in recent years they should have enough to beat The Oriel County and that’s when the real party can get started. There’s no […]

    9 years ago

  • Staggering New Dublin Homeless Figures Have Been Released

    Staggering New Dublin Homeless Figures Have Been Released

    A total of 1,115 families used emergency accommodation in Dublin during the week of June 19 – 25 2017.  That’s according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing last night.  1,492 adults were homeless during this time in the capital. Around the country, there were 2,895 children classed as homeless in June, […]

    9 years ago

  • Dublin Fire Brigade Responded To A Single Car Collision On The M50 Late Last Night

    Dublin Fire Brigade Responded To A Single Car Collision On The M50 Late Last Night

    A single car collision led to the closure of a lane on the M50 late last night.  Dublin Fire Brigade posted an image of the shocking damage on Twitter at 10.33pm. The crash happened northbound at Junction 11 Tallaght.  #M50 lane closure Northbound J11 Tallaght reopened after single car RTC. Tallaght stn attended along with […]

    9 years ago

  • PIC: These Special Visitors Got A Garda Escort From Dublin Airport Yesterday

    PIC: These Special Visitors Got A Garda Escort From Dublin Airport Yesterday

    Now this is how you welcome international sports stars to Dublin.  Final preparations are being put in place for the Women’s Rugby World Cup which begins next Wednesday August 9.  Teams from 11 nations have landed or will land in Ireland in the coming days and will join our own Girls In Green in putting […]

    9 years ago

  • It Turns Out The Manchester United Clamping Incident Was Just A Prank

    It Turns Out The Manchester United Clamping Incident Was Just A Prank

    Yesterday, we reported that the Manchester United team bus was clamped outside the Marker Hotel in Dublin. The Red Devils were in the capital to for their pre-season friendly with Italian side Sampdoria, which they won 2-1, and seemed to get into a bit of bother in the lead-up to the game.  However, according to […]

    9 years ago

  • PICS: The Manchester United Team Bus Has Just Been Clamped In Dublin

    PICS: The Manchester United Team Bus Has Just Been Clamped In Dublin

    We’ve heard about José Mourinho’s famous ‘park the bus’ tactics but this is ridiculous.  They may be one of the most famous and powerful soccer clubs in the world but it seems even Manchester United can’t escape the Dublin clampers. The Red Devils are in town to take on Italian side Sampdoria at the Aviva […]

    9 years ago

  • WATCH: The Moment A Dublin Café Owner Surprised His Entire Staff With A Trip To Disneyland

    WATCH: The Moment A Dublin Café Owner Surprised His Entire Staff With A Trip To Disneyland

    The White Moose Café in Phibsboro is nothing if not social media savvy. They’ve courted controversy before with their elaborate pranks and habit of getting involved in online spats with the public. Their latest stunt, however, should gain a somewhat more positive reaction. Owner Paul Stenson gathered his staff to make an announcement that the […]

    9 years ago

  • PIC: This Dublin Parking Attempt Is Guaranteed To Make Your Blood Boil

    PIC: This Dublin Parking Attempt Is Guaranteed To Make Your Blood Boil

    While walking around Dublin recently, you may have noticed billboards and advertisements promoting ‘Operation Enable,’ an initiative set up to remind motorists of the need to respect the disabled parking bays in the city centre.  While this should be common knowledge, one motorist has gone above and beyond in their levels of being inconsiderate to others. […]

    9 years ago

  • City Centre Traffic Is A Mess This Morning After Two Separate Collisions

    City Centre Traffic Is A Mess This Morning After Two Separate Collisions

    Traffic is slow in the capital after two separate incidents this morning.  The first incident occurred inbound at the junction of Leeson Street and Appian Way. Emergency services are dealing with the collision in the left lane and traffic is slow on approach.  DUBLIN: Collision inbound at jct of Leeson St and Appian Way. Traffic […]

    9 years ago

  • An Actual ‘Dublin Tipi’ Is Available To Rent On AirBnB

    An Actual ‘Dublin Tipi’ Is Available To Rent On AirBnB

    If you haven’t heard about increasing rent prices for houses and apartments in Dublin of late then you’ve probably been living under a rock (for about 500 quid a week). Thankfully, there are alternatives like this one we’ve stumbled across on AirBnB. It came to our attention after the Rubberbandits shared it along with the […]

    9 years ago

  • UPDATE: Travel Chaos As Luas Services Not Expected To Return To Normal Until Tomorrow

    UPDATE: Travel Chaos As Luas Services Not Expected To Return To Normal Until Tomorrow

    LUAS has released a statement to update commuters after a truck crashed into overhead cables earlier today.  Services on the red line between Red Cow, Tallaght and Saggart are now not expected to be back to normal until tomorrow.  The update reads:  “NB: Services between Red Cow and Saggart/Tallaght are not expected to return before end […]

    9 years ago