We’re mad for some proper nice food pics. In the age of Instagram, it’s often what helps us decide where to eat on the weekend. So, here are 13 Dublin restaurants and cafes to follow on Instagram to inspire your next foodie adventure. Half & Half We have one word for these burgers: insane. Seriously […]

5 years ago

Dublin is set to get a night mayor to help pubs, clubs and other nightlife businesses in Dublin to recover from closures due to the pandemic. Dublin City Council has passed a motion to allow for the appointment of a night mayor to support late-night business and culture as the city gears itself to reopen […]

5 years ago

Gigs are on their way back, lads. At long last! DJ and producer MK has announced a gig in Dublin’s 3Arena for later this year.  The dance music phenomenon will play the arena’s 13,000 capacity on November 26th and will be joined by Hannah Wants as well as rising star John Summit. MK has worked […]

5 years ago

Do you ever finish a day of exploration and just think, “That was magic”? That might sound dramatic, but my point stands. I think you guys absolutely need to head out to Howth to do the whole cliff walk. If you time it just right, you’ll have an absolutely glorious sunset swim at Red Rock […]

5 years ago

This competition is now closed. We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate Irish staycation experience with this unbelievable prize. Make sure to enter to give yourself the opportunity to sleep under the stars on Inis Mór at Aran Islands Camping and Glamping Resort. Summer is on, gang! I’m sure I’m not alone when […]

5 years ago

*Competition is now closed* We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate adventure in this incredible Mayo lodge!  The arrival of the May Bank Holiday weekend means one thing… Summer is On, my friends! I think it’s safe to say we’re all buzzing for a bit of sun, adventure and all-around great vibes. With […]

5 years ago

All hail the sausage! From comforting breakfasts to simple dinners, to the weekend afternoon fry up with the fam, we don’t know where we’d be without it. And that’s why we’re here to celebrate the sausage! What you may not realise is that it’s such a versatile delicacy. We’ve teamed up with our Irish favourites […]

5 years ago

It’s time to scan the fox and get your hands on some class rewards!  If there’s one thing we’re missing from life before restrictions, it’s spontaneity. And that’s where this fantastic campaign comes in! Get ready to have your sense of adventure fuelled once again. Orchard Thieves is giving us the chance to win some […]

5 years ago

We are hosting a simply delicious tasting event for chocolate lovers in May. Oh, and it’s totally free to attend. We’re expecting a huge demand for this one. So I would sign up sooner rather than later. Fancy joining us for a virtual chocolate tasting that is set to be as elegant as it will […]

5 years ago

Drink & Draw Ireland is back with another class online event. If we’re going to attend a virtual event, we want to attend one that’s going to be fun, unique and will give us a laugh. Oh, and proceeds going to charity is a massive plus as well. Drink & Draw Ireland has grown from […]

5 years ago

Picture it now, you’re back in your favourite beer garden and the sun is shining down. You’re absolutely leppin’ for some good grub and to get it, all you have to do is tick a few boxes on your phone and voila, your food arrives at your table in due course. Scan a QR code, […]

5 years ago

Hey, Dublin house hunters! How are you guys getting on? Whether you’ve just started considering the jump onto the property ladder or you’ve been at it for some time now, we’re hosting the ultimate brunch event just for you guys! Due to phenomenal demand, we are back with yet another AIB Livin Dublin first-time buyers […]

5 years ago

Gay Spar is a cultural phenomenon I don’t think any of us could have predicted. Staff member Majella writes about how much she misses the party people, the buzz, and the loving atmosphere of the place.  Be right back, I am sobbing. A little while ago, I wrote a love letter to Gay Spar. To […]

5 years ago

Jack Daniel’s is giving you the opportunity to Make It Count with the ultimate game night at home including great whiskey, snacks, games and more!  Lockdown hasn’t been easy, but I don’t need to spend too long explaining why that is. Most of us are missing our mates and we’re living for the day we […]

5 years ago

Apparently, people have been struggling to secure tickets for Dublin Zoo, with people online comparing it to trying to get an Electric Picnic ticket. Dublin Zoo is set to reopen its doors on Monday and it’s clear that Dubs are only buzzing to get back. In a statement, Dublin Zoo said, “We are delighted to […]

5 years ago

New opening alert! MacDaddy has opened in Temple Bar and is serving up some unreal-looking comfort food including Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken, Fries, and more. We never say no to some indulgent comfort food. Whether it’s a mid-week treat after a long day at work or a tasty bite to keep us going during […]

5 years ago

When you think about it, the typical Dublin taxi journey is actually kind of gas, isn’t it? Like, we say the same things over and over again, just so we don’t feel awkward. So, I thought we would take a deep dive into the unique experience that is getting a taxi in Dublin and have […]

5 years ago

If there’s one dish that the fine people of Dublin are mad for, it’s a good pizza. Luckily for us, Dublin is populated with delicious and stylish pizza restaurants, many of which we have desperately missed visiting during the pandemic. But, there are still some ways to create the doughy, cheesy magic at home because […]

5 years ago

The Dublin Bus recovery truck has no right being this cute.  I bet that’s a headline you never expected to read, was it? But hey, here we are. Last week, Irish Twitter fell madly in love with the Dublin Bus’ little recovery truck when someone spotted it out and about doing its job. And now, […]

5 years ago

Can you figure out the names of these ten well-known Dublin pubs from a bunch of jumbled up letters?  Who else spends their evenings dreaming of the first sip of a freshly poured pint when the pubs reopen. Because I know I do. The craic, the chats, the music, the creamy pints. I want it […]

5 years ago

Former Boyzone member and Celebrity Big Brother star Shane Lynch is set to open a bar in Cheshire.  I might be biased about this because I have been a certified Donaghmede hun from birth, but I mean it when I say, HUP THE PARISH. Boyzone star Shane Lynch is set to open a new Irish […]

5 years ago

Grogans is a pub that’s nothing short of magical, and we’re so damn excited to go back. I think one of the hardest things we’ve had to deal with due to lockdown is the lack of freedom. That lack of spontaneity. To start the day and not know where it will take you. I’m going […]

5 years ago

Who knew the Dublin Bus recovery truck would be so damn cute? It’s stuff like this that makes me love Irish Twitter. Someone has spotted one of the Dublin Bus maintenance trucks and Irish Twitter is pretty obsessed with how damn cute it looks. One Twitter user tweeted a photo of the truck with the […]

5 years ago

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that heading out for breakfast is one of my favourite activities. Although restaurants remain closed for dining in, there are loads of spots serving takeaway breakfast in Dublin. So, we thought we’d compile a handy list for you guys. Whether you’re in the mood for a stack […]

5 years ago

A new toastie spot is set to pop up in Bray!  After the tear the hospitality industry has had, we get super excited to hear of new places opening amidst the madness. The fine people of Bray have gotten quite a bit of this lately, with delicious spots popping up in the area to service […]

5 years ago

Vendors are set to come together for a brand new outdoor market in Dublin this weekend. Located at Westmanstown Sports and Conference, Lucan, people in the area will be able to head along to Hustle Bustle Farmer’s Market for fresh produce, coffee, pastries and more tomorrow (April 10) from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The brand new […]

5 years ago

It’s so nice to see shoes being announced again. Smash-hit West End musical The Commitments is set to come to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre from February 7 to February 19, 2023. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Thursday, April 15. Tickets are €34.50 including the booking fee. The comes as part of a major […]

5 years ago

Do you have a Ralph or Rebecca in your life? Are you a Ralph or Rebecca yourself? Well, if you are, you’ll be able to get free pizza from The Back Page this week. How wonderful, right? Every week, The Back Page in Phibsboro picks two new names whose owners will receive free pizza for […]

5 years ago

Standing proudly on the corner of George’s Street, Gay Spar has served as a highlight for many a night out in Dublin.  For many of us, weekend galivanting around the city centre seems like a distant memory. Are the things we love still there? Do the streets still look the same? If you’re like me, […]

5 years ago

These Twister cocktails look absolutely delicious and super simple to make. And we think they might be a great way to create the ultimate summer vibes at home! We have been loving TikTok for all of the simple foodie hacks and cocktail inspiration. Since summer has somewhat arrived (I mean, this is Ireland, it’s hard […]

5 years ago

Over the past 12 months, we’ve all probably tried our hand at some homemade cocktails. Well, lads, O’Briens has a fab Irish whiskey sale on at the moment. So to celebrate, we thought we would showcase a couple of super tasty cocktails you can make at home. The sale taking place in their 34 stores […]

5 years ago

Have you been thinking about buying a home in Dublin? Perhaps 2021 is the year you start your journey to becoming a homeowner in the fair city? Whatever stage of the house-hunting process you find yourself at, we’re hosting an event we think you’ll be super interested in. Once again, we are hosting one of […]

5 years ago

Struggling to sleep? Now more than ever, a night of proper sleep is so important for our physical and mental health. The Woolow is a certified organic, eco-friendly pillow that’s as good for you as it is for the planet. “What makes this pillow so good?”, I hear you ask. Well, it’s sustainable, natural, comfortable, […]

5 years ago

Guinness has teamed up with a beloved Galway pizzeria for this fab pizza kit, and we have two to give away!  The Guinness Six Nations has returned and with it, the roar of the fans, but this year from our homes, instead of our stadiums. With that in mind, Guinness has teamed up with the […]

5 years ago

SO MUCH great music came out over the past year. Every bop brought the same thought: “Damn, I would love to go out and dance to this”. Once it’s safe for the bars and clubs to open again, we will have a serious backlog of dancefloor fillers to squeeze into our nights out. Lads, I’m […]

5 years ago

I’ve been waiting for the day I can again binge some of the best shows from the past few decades. And that day is here, my friends. Because Star is coming to Disney+ in February and loads of our favourite shows are going to be available on the service.  After months of enjoying some class […]

5 years ago

Even though it seems like life has totally paused due to the pandemic, families experiencing homelessness in Ireland are living in emergency accommodation, struggling to find somewhere for their kids to call home.  I think we can all agree that life has been completely upended in many ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of […]

5 years ago

There’s a stylish coffee shop in Blanch we’re buzzing to visit. We really miss a good haul in Blanch. Although we can’t do it at the moment, it shall soon return. We’ll be able to browse, pick up bits and stop off for a nice coffee break. Well, lads. There’s now a super chic coffee […]

5 years ago

Ah, lads, we’re not able for this. Beloved Temple Bar pub Bad Bobs has shared a video of their crowded bar on their social media pages, throwing it back to life before the pandemic and social distancing.  While it’s important that we follow current guidelines and maintain our distance, we can’t help but think about […]

5 years ago

Thomas Barry is the face behind Thomas’s Trendy Socks, an online store spreading love through fun socks. Given the way the world is at the moment, this is just what we need. Thomas is an Irish entrepreneur with Down Syndrome who has always wanted to work. And he’s putting that ambition to good use by […]

5 years ago

These homemade Solero cocktails are fairly easy to make and taste so good. Summer is on its way, my friends. The glorious grand stretches have returned. We’re still in lockdown and let’s be real, it’s the pits. But it’s the little things that brighten up our evenings. I came across a few TikTok videos which […]

5 years ago

Dublin drivers are being asked to keep an eye out for frogs on the road as their migration season approaches. The Dublin 18 Scenery Appreciation Facebook page posted a video this week of hundreds of frags gathered in a pond, writing: “Amazing spectacle at local Rathmicheal Woods today, hundreds of frogs gathering in the pond. […]

5 years ago

As summer fast approaches, it looks very unlikely that any of us will get abroad for a sun holiday. So naturally, our minds turn to summer staycations in Ireland. Speaking to Joe Nash on Live95’s Limerick Today, the Taoiseach was asked about his predictions for the possibility of Irish people having summer staycations this year. […]

5 years ago

As of December 2020, 2,327 children were in emergency accommodation in Ireland. That’s 755 families. This powerful ad serves as a stark reminder of homelessness in Ireland. “The kids found it especially hard. My daughter cried every night saying she wanted to go home.” Having gone through almost a year of this pandemic and everything […]

5 years ago

An Instagram account has been set up to promote a ‘Paddy’s Day rave’ on March 17. The account, which is currently set to private with almost 2,000 followers, posted a message on their story reading, “Who’s sick of lockdown?” The message goes on to say that a lockdown rave will take place on March 17 […]

5 years ago

Stardust Memorial Park has been refurbished ahead of the 40th anniversary of the tragedy this Sunday. The park in Coolock has received quite a rejuvenation including the removal of trees, planting of bulbs and the creation of pathways. A fire in Stardust Nightclub killed almost 50 people on February 14, 1981. Stardust Memorial Park was […]

5 years ago

Life was so much simpler when Friday nights were spent browsing the array of titles in Xtra Vision. Nowadays, we have everything at the click of a button, which is great. But there was a certain rewarding element of the Xtra Vision movie hunt. Self-proclaimed toxic spirit guide Meditations For The Anxious Mind has summed […]

5 years ago

Introducing the home-made pizza wrap that will make you count down the minutes to your lunch break. If you’ve read some of our previous foodie articles, you’ll know that we have become obsessed with the delicious side of TikTok. It’s full of short, snappy recipes that can be made in minutes and taste great. In […]

5 years ago

This baked feta pasta dish has been taking foodie TikTok by storm, and it looks absolutely mouth-watering.  TikTok has become a goldmine for recipes, foodie hacks and other delicious forms of culinary inspiration. The latest dish to blow up on the platform is this baked feta pasta. Since the trend started, it has been reported […]

5 years ago

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s night to have in lockdown? We have you covered… I don’t need to explain why Valentine’s Day is going to be different this year. Although we won’t be able to head out for a romantic meal in a fancy restaurant, there are still loads of things we can do to […]

5 years ago