The Light House Cinema has sadly closed its doors once again after Dublin was placed under level 3 of the Living with Covid plan yesterday. Under the new restrictions, indoor gatherings are not allowed, meaning that a trip to the cinema in the capital is out of the question for at least the next three […]

6 years ago

Dublin’s first dedicated PPE shop is now open in Dún Laoghaire on the site of the former Black Tie dress hire shop. The PPE Shop opened earlier this week and sells everything from face masks to visors, hand sanitisers, thermometers, and oximeters. The store is owned by Martin O’Byrne, who also owns the Frewen & […]

6 years ago

Dublin has this morning entered level 3 of coronavirus restrictions, just four days after the Government’s Living with Covid plan was published. Last night, Dubliners were told that they will have to face a number of new restrictions for the next three weeks, including a ban on indoor dining at restaurants and a limit of […]

6 years ago

This article refers to restrictions that came in in September and lasted until December 1. For a new list of pubs that are open during the Christmas period, view our article here.  Many Dublin pubs and restaurants have closed their doors for three weeks after the Government announcement that the capital is moving to level […]

6 years ago

A new Christmas festival called Mistletown will take place this year at the iconic Dublin City Fruit and Veg Market near Smithfield. With 99 days until Christmas, the arrival of Mistletown was announced on Instagram this morning. It will be held at the Dublin City Fruit and Veg Market which is located between Capel Street […]

6 years ago

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting to today to discuss additional Covid-19 restrictions for Dublin. It is expected that Dublin will move into level 3 of Covid-19 restrictions, as outlined in the Government’s new Living with Covid plan which was published earlier this week. This would mean that visits to homes would […]

6 years ago

Harcourt Street favourite DTwo has announced that it is reopening this week but customers will have to get used to a brand new moniker. Popular Harcourt Street nightspot DTwo will be back open from this Friday under the new name of The Harcourt Bar. Having been closed since March due to coronavirus restrictions, the venue […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council has closed the consultation process for the planned cycle route trial on Strand Road in Sandymount. Last month, DCC approved plans for a new two-way cycle route along Strand Road in Sandymount and they have now confirmed that their consultation process received over 2,500 submissions before closing. If it goes ahead, the […]

6 years ago

AC Milan Technical Director Paolo Maldini has suggested that there is an element of fear at the club ahead of their trip to Tallaght on Thursday evening. Paolo Maldini is arguably the most iconic of all the great names who have passed through the doors at AC Milan, having racked up a record 902 appearances […]

6 years ago

“We’re looking at mass closures in Dublin.” – The words of Daniel Smith, manager of Grogans pub on South William Street in the city centre. In an exclusive chat with Lovin Dublin, Daniel reacted to today’s decision to keep pubs that don’t serve food closed in the capital. It’s the fourth time that the reopening […]

6 years ago

It has emerged that pubs that don’t serve food won’t be allowed to open in Dublin next week as concern remains around the rise of Covid-19 cases in the capital. The Government will today publish its Living with Covid plan which will outline how Irish society will remain open alongside the virus over the coming […]

6 years ago

We’ve already seen what Capel Street will look like under Dublin’s new 15-minute city plan but what of one of the major avenues on the other side of the Liffey? On Monday morning, Dublin Chamber published its vision to turn Dublin into a ’15-minute city’ which is described as an ‘ambitious urban planning concept focusing […]

6 years ago

Irish Rail have confirmed that a number of this evening’s commuter services have been cancelled. Commuters hoping to travel home by train this evening will need to make alternative arrangements after Irish Rail confirmed a number of services have been cancelled due to an ‘operational issue’. The cancellations mostly affect commuters on the Maynooth line […]

6 years ago

Dublin Chamber has today published a new planning vision called ‘Dublin: The 15-minute City’ which will focus on creating ‘liveable, walkable communities’ in the capital. The 15-minute city vision was published this morning and is an ‘ambitious urban planning concept’ which explores how Dublin would work as a ’15-minute city’. In the document, it is […]

6 years ago

When it comes to pubs in Dublin city centre, they don’t come more iconic than Kehoes on South Anne Street. Having been closed since March due to Covid-19 restrictions, Kehoes reopened their doors to the public on Thursday after a few false dawns over the summer. “Oi, isn’t Kehoes a wet pub and if so, […]

6 years ago

As the old saying goes, “ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream.” Well, on Sunday, September 20, the whole of Ireland will be screaming for HB Ice Cream. Why? Because it’s Ice Cream Sunday of course! HB has launched its very first Ice Cream Sunday which will support Down Syndrome Ireland’s See […]

6 years ago

Kilkenny Design have opened their Christmas shop a month early due to high customer demand, after a survey revealed people intend to start Christmas shopping earlier than usual. Nassau Street favourite Kilkenny Design have opened their Christmas shop meaning that you can start picking up your festive bits and bobs the next time you’re in […]

6 years ago

A top doctor has said that pubs in parts of Dublin where Covid-19 outbreaks occur should remain closed on September 21. Earlier this week, it was announced that pubs that don’t serve food will be allowed to open on September 21 but Professor Sam McConkey of the Royal College of Surgeons has said that establishments […]

6 years ago

The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended new restrictions on visits to homes in Dublin, it’s being reported this evening. RTE reports that NPHET has recommended a reduction in the number of visitors to a person’s home, which could mean that six visitors from only two different households will be allowed, rather than three […]

6 years ago

Grand Canal restaurant La Peniche have shared their dismay online after three group bookings failed to show up for dinner last night. It’s an act that has blighted Dublin restaurants since Covid-19 restrictions began to ease with La Peniche being just the latest of a long line of establishments to suffer from no-shows. In a […]

6 years ago

Shamrock Rovers would have had mixed emotions last week when they were drawn to play Italian giants AC Milan in the Europa League second qualifying round. In normal circumstances, such a historic club coming to play in Tallaght Stadium would have meant a massive payday for current Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers. However, these aren’t […]

6 years ago

Lolly and Cooks have taken to Instagram this morning to tease their followers about a big announcement coming soon. The post by Lolly and Cooks has led to people putting their thinking caps on, with some hoping that the chain will make its debut on the northside in the near future. There are already six […]

6 years ago

Having been left in the dark for so long about when we could finally get our hands on some new gaming hardware, and how much money we’d need to be saving up for it, this week we FINALLY have some actual details on the new Xbox consoles. On top of that, we’ve got not one […]

6 years ago

Stormzy has sent a personalised message to the students of Baldoyle secondary school Pobalscoil Neasáin as part of the unveiling of his new video Superheroes. UK rapper Stormzy has delighted students at Pobalscoil Neasáin in Baldoyle by giving them an exclusive look at his new video Superheroes as well as an inspiring personalised message for […]

6 years ago

Dublin lockdown – the two words that everyone in the capital is dreading at the moment as cases of Covid-19 appear to rise every time we watch the news. But is a Dublin lockdown a realistic scenario in a week when it was announced that all pubs will be allowed to open from September 21? […]

6 years ago

Baggot Street favourite Cirillo’s has been included in the top 20 pizzerias in Europe by a prestigious guide. 50 Top Pizza is an online guide that updates its list of the best pizzerias in the world annually and Cirillo’s has been included in this year’s top 50 Europe list. The Baggot Street spot came in […]

6 years ago

The Old Orchard Inn in Rathfarnham has announced its temporary closure after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Being a pub that serves food, the Old Orchard has been open since June after being forced to close in March due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, on Monday a post was shared on Instagram which confirms […]

6 years ago

Dr Mary Favier, President of the Irish College of General Practitioners, has stated that she doesn’t see “wet pubs opening in Dublin or in Limerick any time soon”. The Cabinet decided today that the date for the reopening of pubs that don’t serve food will be September 21. However, with a rise in Covid-19 cases […]

6 years ago

A Dublin park is set to be renamed after the late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who passed away suddenly in 2009. Stephen Gately hailed from the Sheriff Street area of Dublin and nearby Royal Canal Linear Park is set to renamed after the singer. The six-hectare park runs alongside Spencer Dock and will bear the […]

6 years ago

Netflix has been everyone’s best friend this year as we’ve gotten used to staying at home to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Luckily, there are countless options on Netflix to get us through this prolonged period and as part of our Lovin Home Comforts campaign to help you make the most of staying at […]

6 years ago

Kiely’s of Donnybrook is set to be turned into a co-living space after a real estate group confirmed plans to demolish the current building. A hugely popular pub in Dublin 4, Kielys of Donnybrook closed its doors in 2018 after long-time owners Pat and Mary Crimin announced plans to retire. Westridge Real Estate, the current owners of […]

6 years ago

The Irish Air Corps have released behind-the-scenes footage from yesterday’s flyover which took place to mark National Services Day. In the absence of a parade this year, a number of events took place yesterday as Ireland thanked those working in frontline services around the country. At 3pm, church bells rang, car horns beeped and above […]

6 years ago

People in Dublin have been asked to keep their number of social contacts low after 133 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the capital yesterday. The number is part of a total of 231 new cases across Ireland, meaning there have now been 29,534 cases of Covid-19 in the country. No further deaths were […]

6 years ago

Jessie Buckley is representing the Irish in a stellar list of new Netflix additions landing on the platform this weekend. Kerry actress Jessie Buckley heads the bill in new Netflix movie I’m Thinking of Ending Things which was released on Friday. In it, Buckley plays an unnamed woman who is contemplating breaking up with her […]

6 years ago

Grogans is sure to be the first port of call for many a Dubliner once the so-called ‘wet pubs’ are given the all-clear to reopen their doors. Reports today suggest that pubs that don’t serve food could be allowed to open by the middle of this month, with a roadmap of regulations expected to be […]

6 years ago

The Air Corps will perform a flyover over Dublin today as part of National Services Day. Saturday, September 5 marks National Services Day, a day in which Ireland thanks frontline workers and emergency workers. An annual event, this year people are asked to take part by offering gratitude to those who have helped battle coronavirus […]

6 years ago

Throughout this year, we’ve all had to up our game when it comes to staging at-home occasions. Whether it’s enjoying some Friday evening drinks or making Sunday dinner that bit more special, we’ve all tried to improvise and innovate. With that in mind, O’Brien’s have teamed up with The Midleton Distillery to showcase some ways […]

6 years ago

First things first, let us get the big question out of the way: is Mulan worth the €21.99 “premier access fee” on top of your regular Disney+ subscription fee? Or should you just wait until December 4, when the movie will be released as part of the standard Disney+ service? Honestly, the answer will likely […]

6 years ago

We’re officially into the final third of the year, and you know what that means? September basically means Halloween, and Halloween is basically Christmas, and Christmas means NEW CONSOLES! Expect more and more big announcements on your must-own presents in the coming weeks, but before then, we’ve already got news on some of the biggest […]

6 years ago

Tributes have poured in today for well-known Dublin GAA fan Tony Broughan, who has passed away at the age of 89. Tony Broughan was otherwise known as ‘Molly Malone’ and he had become famous for his unique garments and his ringing of a large bell on matchdays. A regular fixture on Croke Park’s Hill 16, […]

6 years ago

A Fianna Fáil TD has called for the introduction of an electric scooter rental scheme in Dublin. John Lahart has suggested that now would be the ideal time for the introduction of an E-Scooter scheme, saying that “people are being advised to avoid public transport where possible, so why not give serious consideration to introducing […]

6 years ago

Stephen, Ste, Steo, Steve. Whatever their preference, one thing is for sure – you’re never too far from a Stephen when you’re wandering around Dublin. If you’ve got a Stephen in your group (and who doesn’t?), now might be the time to tell them they’re entitled to some free grub at The Back Page this […]

6 years ago

Blue Bar in Skerries have announced that they will temporarily closing due to one of their staff testing positive for Covid-19. The coastal pub have taken to Facebook to confirm that the member of staff tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday night. Blue Bar have stressed that every measure has been taken ‘to ensure the […]

6 years ago

Irish Rail has confirmed that planning permission has been sought for a new DART station in Dublin. The proposed new station would serve the Woodbrook housing development and would be located between Shankhill and Bray on the DART line. Funding will be provided by the National Transport Authority and if the project goes ahead, the […]

6 years ago

Dublin City council has announced that it will be allocating 500 city centre parking spaces to frontline hospital staff from Monday, August 31. Last week, it was reported that the clamping of vehicles belonging to hospital staff will resume at the end of the month, after being suspended since March. This has been confirmed today […]

6 years ago

Kimchi Hophouse have called on people to help them “stay strong” by ordering from the restaurant, otherwise they may have close their doors permanently. Much-loved Korean bar/restaurant Kimchi Hophouse on Parnell Street have confirmed that they will be scaling down operations in order to maintain profitability. In a post on Facebook, the venue explained that […]

6 years ago

The Thomas House has asked the public for support, saying ‘it is doubtful we will be open this side of Christmas.’ Located on Thomas Street in the city centre, the Thomas House has been closed since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced back in March. It was at this point that co-owner Gareth Cummins set up a […]

6 years ago

Hollywood star Russell Crowe has been explaining the reasons why Dublin has become a “favourite place” for him. Russell Crowe has made a habit of sharing his love for all things Irish recently, having bigged up the Late Late Toy Show to his massive Twitter following just last week. If that wasn’t enough, today he’s […]

6 years ago

The Director of Midwifery at Holles Street has suggested that a ‘lockdown baby boom’ could be on the way to the hospital in January and February of next year. A 10% increase in births is expected at Holles Street in early 2021 and Mary Brosnan has stated that the baby boom could be linked to […]

6 years ago

Dublin restaurant La Peniche have shared details of a message they received from someone looking to book a table and enquiring about ‘influencer rates’. La Peniche, a barge restaurant located on the Grand Canal, shared details of the correspondence on Twitter on Sunday evening, posting: ‘We just received a message from an influencer to book […]

6 years ago