A man from Arcane is being investigated by gardai for allegedly trying to groom an 11-year-old boy after he was caught in a sting operation by vigilante group, Justice Reborn.  The Irish Independent reports that the man (41) had seven social media profiles and was questioned for two hours at Blanchardstown garda station after the […]

9 years ago

Lounging on a white sandy beach drinking Mai Tais and eating fresh coconuts sounds very far away from the cold commute everyone in Ireland faced this morning.  Organising your summer hols at the start of the year means you’ve got something to look forward to and with Qatar Airways announcing their new sale it’s the perfect excuse […]

9 years ago

It’s sad news for slogan sweatshirt lovers as US store Forever 21 will be closing in the Jervis Centre on Henry Street, its only Irish outlet.  The Irish Times reports that accounts published by Forever 21 show that it had losses of up to €15 million in 2016 and overall losses of €40 million since […]

9 years ago

Lifestyles of the rich and famous eh? Having heaps of money means that more often than not, you can do literally whatever TF you feel like doing.  Tailored made suits that say ‘fuck you’? Italian racing cars that you barely drive? What about renting out an entire fun park just for your friends and family […]

9 years ago

Waking up after a night on the sauce and realising you’ve lost something in the club is a feeling like no other. The anger, the regret, and the embarrassment you feel at being so silly to have left your item behind never mixes well with a hangover. It’s even worse, too, if it’s something that […]

9 years ago

As if we weren’t already freezing, a Status Orange weather warning has been issued for parts of Leinster – including Dublin.  Met Eireann predict that temperatures will plummet to between -3 to -6 degrees tonight with “severe air and ground frost.” The warning is in effect from 9pm this evening until 10am tomorrow morning, so […]

9 years ago

The annual day of romance is almost upon us (okay okay, it’s like five weeks away but us Casanovas have to get organised) and if you want to pull out all the stops a cheeky getaway will always go down well.  Strolling around a new city hand in hand, getting tipsy on cheap wine at […]

9 years ago

It looks like Blake Lively is back behind the camera after taking a break from filming due to an injury. Production on The Rhythm Section, which has been set in Dublin and Wicklow, was temporarily halted after actress Blake Lively broke her finger on set in December. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, director Reed Morano confirmed that […]

9 years ago

It’s Sunday morning, which in our food focused brains can only mean one thing: Brunch.  The trend that will forever be associated with avocado toast and booze is a gorgeous weekend treat, but it does seem that it’s getting harder and harder to brunch in town on a budget. French toast for the guts of […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N4 inbound, Lucan this morning at 2.15am. A man in his late 40s was killed when his car left the road and struck a wall.The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Blanchardtown Hospital where a post mortem will […]

9 years ago

The amount of times we’ve turned down plans because we’re “too broke” already this month has gotten just a tad ridic. It’s still WAY too long to go until payday and we can’t keep living like hermits cooped up inside and swigging on Lidl wine alone on a Saturday night. We did NOT become real […]

9 years ago

It’s cold and wet outside and there’s no WAY we plan on leaving our homes for the rest of the month (if only we had the luxury of that, eh?).  Everyone is broke and only the lucky few can make it out for dinner this month but GOOD NEWS: Anvil Home Store in Bray is selling an individual 9.5cm […]

9 years ago

Look, we know by now that finding somewhere to rent in Dublin is harder than trying to find a street that doesn’t sell doughnuts.  We know all this as we see the cold hard proof on our daily property searches yet every now and again we spot something that still manages to shock us. ‘Surely a real […]

9 years ago

It’s January and you’re broke but sure don’t ya still deserve to treat yourself? 100%. Fifty50, a Mediterranean themed restaurant with Italian touches in Templeogue offers a pretty spectacular early bird from 4 – 7pm where you can get TWO WHOLE COURSES for just €14.95, with the option of bumping it up to three for a mere €18.95 if you […]

9 years ago

If the idea of Ryan Tubridy playing matchmaker and your cringy dating history being broadcast across the entire country is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day then ohhh boy do we have great news for you.  The Late Late Show Valentine’s Special will return this February when Ryan will play host to over 200 singletons […]

9 years ago

Anyone who cycles in Dublin will know the gut wrenching fear that is worrying about your bike being stolen. Every day you pass the empty skeletons of bikes that have wheels robbed from them and even saddles screwed off – there’s nothing that the thieves won’t try to remove.  Naturally, these bikes and parts end […]

9 years ago

Traffic diversions around College Green will be considered among other options to make sure that the seven new longer Luas trams can be introduced at the end of February.  The Irish Independent reports that the The National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with Dublin City Council to come up with a solution for managing traffic with the […]

9 years ago

Y’know those shelves of water bottles dotted around Dublin Airport that encourage people to take a bottle and simply drop the €1 into the box? Turns out that a LOT more people are honest about paying than you might think. Dublin Airport tweeted a photo of their ‘honesty box’ initiative when one Twitter user asked […]

9 years ago

Unless you have serious willpower when it’s lashing rain outside and you’re late for work, chances are you’ve used a taxi in Dublin.  Be it on through an app or via old fashioned hailing, there’s millions of taxis in town (that’s a lie, there’s barely any when you actually need one) and now the habits […]

9 years ago

Okay, it really is official now: An Post are the world’s greatest postal service. FACT.  We might complain about the odd delay now and again but they consistently deliver letters that any other company would throw away after one glance. A beer mat postcard? Yup.  A damaged letter with the wrong address? Also yes.  Twitter user Bee […]

9 years ago

District Magazine, a popular source for Irish music and culture, has released a charity compilation album for a fantastic cause.  With all proceeds going towards Pieta House (a charity that works to prevents suicide and self harm), the all-star hip hop album is made up of unreleased material from over 20 Irish artists.  The album has tunes […]

9 years ago

Aer Lingus has cancelled four flights today after extreme storms hit the US and have also advised that passengers planning to fly today can rebook free of charge for a different flight in the next seven days.  The flights that have been cancelled are: EI 135 Shannon to Boston EI 134 Boston to Shannon EI 137 […]

9 years ago

While the majority of our towns were clean in 2017, the latest survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) showed increased litter levels in Dublin City Centre, in disadvantaged areas of our cities, and on roads outside of towns. Ballymun in Dublin was judged the second most littered area in the country, with […]

9 years ago

The weather is absolutely awful, Christmas is officially over and the entire country is back to work. Ugh. How grim? January might seem all doom and gloom but there’s one very chocolatey light at the end of the tunnel… The new Godiva Afternoon Tea experience at The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke in BTs. SO. MUCH. CHOCOLATE.  From […]

9 years ago

A mother-of-one and owner of a nail salon has been jailed for six months by a Dublin District Court after she blamed her €4,800 shopping spree in Brown Thomas on thieves. The Irish Independent reports that Stacy Gilmour (42) bought clothes and other goods in the Grafton Street department store before reporting her credit card […]

9 years ago

“The sun machine is coming down/and we’re gonna have a party” If the very mention of David Bowie sends you into a sequinned alter-ego tizzy, then chances are you’re already buzzing for this month’s Dublin Bowie Festival.  Taking place in various cultural venues across the city from the 4-10 January, the DBF is a whirlwind […]

9 years ago

A 15-year-old boy who has been accused of slashing a woman’s neck with a knife in Dun Laoghaire just two days before Christmas is facing further charges.  The teenager is already facing charges for seriously assaulting the woman (25), who remains in hospital, producing a knife at the old Dun Laoghaire Baths, Queen’s Road, Dun […]

9 years ago

For anyone hoping to buy their own home in Dublin in 2018, it’s not looking great. The latest property report by Myhome.ie has outlined some tough times ahead for Dublin’s property market – and wannabe homeowners should take note.  Their Dublin property analysis showed that the capital has seen the sharpest acceleration in house price […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s after an attempted armed robbery at a pub on Firehouse Road, Tallaght, late last night.  The man entered the premises just before midnight armed with what is believed to be a firearm, threatened staff and demanded a sum of cash.  The man was then reportedly challenged by three people who […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever talked to your brother or male mates and heard what they think gals chat about you’d think us ladies are the sweetest creatures on earth. Not true. The reality is portrayed absolutely feckin perfectly in the latest comedy sketch by hilarious lasses Emma Doran and Jen Hatton, where they compare men’s expectations of […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a taxi driver at Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, on December 18. At 2.30am a taxi driver picked up a fare at the rank on Stephens Green North and the man asked to be taken to Stillorgan. The passenger then became disruptive and the driver stopped on right hand […]

9 years ago

Every year the size of the queues of people waiting for the Stephen’s Day sales shocks us.  We’re all for getting a great bargain but the thoughts of leaving your warm cosy bed and trekking into town to wait on Grafton Street at 6am? No way. The only thing we’ll be queuing for is more turkey thanks […]

9 years ago

Gardaí have made an arrest in relation to the investigation of the assault on a woman in her 20s that occurred in Dun Laoghaire over the weekend.  The woman, who is described as Asian, was assaulted with a broken glass bottle on to the Baths at Queens Road at 3.20pm on December 23.  She received serious injuries […]

9 years ago

If you’ve never spent a Christmas in Ireland then chances are you’ve no idea of just how much the country shuts down on the 25th of December.  Finding an open petrol station is harder than passing higher level Irish in the LC and g’luck if you thought you’d pop in for a few social drinks […]

9 years ago

Gardaí in Kilmainham are investigating a robbery that occurred on New Ireland Road, Rialto Dublin 8 on December 7.   Two women had collected a large amount of cash, reportedly €50,000, from a bank on the Crumlin Road Dublin 12, before driving to New Ireland Road, Rialto, where they parked their car at approximately 12.45pm.  As the passenger was exiting the car a lone male […]

9 years ago

The entire city is glancing at the clocks every two minutes in the office today as we all count down the hours until 5.30pm and the sweet, sweet freedom that is Christmas weekend.  While you’ve prob still got a heap to organise for Christmas Day, you’ve put in a long week and y’know what? You deserve a […]

9 years ago

The iconic Screen Cinema, which closed down on Hawkins Street at the start of 2016, is to be turned into a mixed-use venue consisting of offices, a music venue, a cafe, bar and restaurant.  Dublin City Council have approved planning permission for a 10-storey venue to be built on the site of the former cinema. The […]

9 years ago

A nostalgic video shared by RTE Archives today of a Santa visit in 1982 at the beloved department store Switzers, on Grafton Street, has us all full of fuzzy festive feels.  The video shows adorably polite children line up to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas…One shy little girl who already owns a […]

9 years ago

The Christmas lights twinkling overheard, the carol singers chanting out ‘Fairytale of New York’ and the smell of Gino’s ice cream and waffles – yep, Christmas in Dublin is pretty alright. Whether you stroll down Grafton Street or Henry Street, hit up Powerscourt Centre or The Jervis, Christmas in Dublin is filled with excitement as […]

9 years ago

If you haven’t bought you Christmas turkey and know deep down that you won’t get around to it before the weekend, a butchers in Cornelscourt has you covered.  James Whelan Butchers is opening for 96 hours straight before Christmas as a “safety net” for lazy last minute gobblers, 98fm reports.  We can only imagine how […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever cycled in Dublin then you know it’s an absolute minefield. Cycling lanes are often nowhere to be found, cars and bikes mingle together on already cramped roads, and now there’s additional Luas tracks to content with.  Dublin Cycling Campaign posted this week on the increased dangers of cycling due to the Luas […]

9 years ago

Praise the greedy lord – you can now get mince pies delivered straight to your door in Dublin.  The Natural Bakery is delivering a heap of Christmas treats to homes across the city, with mince pies available at just €1.50 (which means we’re going to end up ordering at least ten of them, let’s be […]

9 years ago

Christmas can be a lonely time for a lot of people, especially if you’ve just moved to a new city, or have lost touch with old friends – finding yourself seriously in need of a new crew for 2018. While sometimes as an adult it can seem impossible to make mates: your colleagues are boring, and there’s […]

9 years ago

“Hailing your taxi now… Won’t be long.” Could this be the biggest lie every person in Dublin has seen on an app before them? Since the fall of Dublin’s beloved Hailo, takeover company My Taxi has tried to get in on the market but has been met with – as far as our own personal […]

9 years ago

Looks like Trinity College is trying to up its game when it comes to branded clothing with its brand spankin’ new sportswear collection.  Grand, you say. The only thing? Their photos are SERIOUSLY weird.  They’re shot in a high-fashion style and we get that – it’s stylish and alt and whatevs, and the models look […]

9 years ago

“Ground Control to Major Tom… Take your protein pills and put your helmet on” You heard the man: get ready for the best brunch you’ll have all January. As part of the Dublin Bowie Festival (during which a heap of venues in Dublin will host David Bowie music tributes, exhibitions, live Q&As and more), a special […]

9 years ago

Time to shake off your finest fake beard and iron your red top and trousers, ‘cos there’s a very special Santa party happening in the gibson hotel this week and you’re not gonna want to miss out on this. Home of First Dates Ireland, the gibson hotel supported is giving you the chance to give a […]

9 years ago

‘Tis the season for full on binging on your fave Christmas movies. C’mon people, this is the only time of the year it’s acceptable to watch Elf a million times so make the most of it! If you wanna watch the festive flick in a more novel setting, it’s showing in The Sugar Club this Thursday at […]

9 years ago

2017 hasn’t been a bad year for The Coronas… Their album ‘Trust The Wire’ went to No. 1, they sold out all Irish shows including their biggest ever headline show in Royal Hospital Kilmainham, and their hit singles ‘Reel Feel’ & ‘We Couldn’t Fake It’ were among the top songs played on Irish radio.  They also enjoyed […]

9 years ago

One of the Dublin’s busiest train stations will be closed for 13 weekends throughout the next two years while it undergoes works to get a new roof. The Irish Independent reports that Pearse Station, which has had protective mesh netting under the roof for years as a safety measure, will begin to close for weekend repairs from […]

9 years ago