Hugo’s Restaurant on Merrion Row has formally proposed turning the street into a cultural hub devoid of vehicular traffic. The hospitality industry remains closed due to Covid-19 restrictions and it’s expected that businesses that can offer outdoor dining facilities will be allowed to reopen ahead of those that don’t. In a series of tweets posted […]

5 years ago

Bohemian FC are known for the murals around their Dalymount Park home and another one has been added over the past few days. Following on from pieces dedicated to Jack Charlton and Bob Marley among others, Bohs have today unveiled a new piece in tribute to their own legendary club volunteer Jimmy O’Connor. The Phibsboro […]

5 years ago

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has been speaking this morning about plans to extend pub opening hours. It was widely reported over the weekend that nightclubs will be allowed open later and Sunday pub opening hours will be extended once the hospitality industry reopens. In what would be an overhaul of Ireland’s licensing laws, the Government […]

5 years ago

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin caused a stir on social media yesterday by telling RTÉ’s Raidió na Gaeltachta that “no consideration will be given to opening hospitality until midsummer.” Current Level 5 restrictions expire on March 5 but it is expected that they will be extended until at least the Easter period. Publicans and restaurant owners […]

5 years ago

Skerries has welcomed a new pizza spot in the form of Little Richards Wood Fired Pizza. Little Richards stands on the site of the old BusBar in Skerries, which was run for over 60 years by Richard Keane. The business was bought by his nephews in recent years and they have added Little Richards to […]

5 years ago

Bread 41 have confirmed that they will be bringing their baked goodness to Blackrock Market as of today. The Pearse Street bakers have confirmed that news that they will be bringing ‘real bread and delicious baked goods’ to Blackrock Market. Like countless other food businesses, Bread 41 closed for sit-in service last year so this […]

5 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade have confirmed that they assisted in the births of two baby girls over the course of one night earlier this week. Yesterday, Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter to confirm that the previous night had been a busy one, with crew helping to deliver two baby girls in the west Dublin area. […]

5 years ago

A musical tribute to The Harbour Bar’s beloved Raoul the Cat has come in all the way from California after news of his passing this week. On Wednesday, The Harbour Bar in Bray revealed the news that their much-loved feline friend Raoul had passed away, posting that ‘It’s with a heavy heart that we say […]

5 years ago

Plans are in place to demolish Quinn’s pub in Drumcondra and replace it with apartments. Quinn’s in Drumcondra was bought last year and developers are now seeking planning permission to build 50 apartments on the site. The project would also include a roof garden. The pub has been a mainstay of Drumcondra Road for generations, […]

5 years ago

The owner of Michael’s Restaurant in Mount Merrion has teased a new venture on the southside. Gaz Smith, the owner of the popular Michael’s Restaurant has been keeping busy throughout the pandemic, despite the various restrictions on hospitality that have been in place. Back in October, he opened up a ‘Little Lockdown‘ veg market outside […]

5 years ago

Brother Hubbard North have confirmed that they are back open for takeaway as of 8.30am today. Both Brother Hubbard North and Brother Hubbard South had been offering takeaway services up until the New Year but closed on January 3, saying that ‘we just don’t feel that we can ask our team to attend work, to […]

5 years ago

Another week means another free pizza deal at The Back Page in Phibsboro and this week it’s the turn of anyone called Jessica or Jasper. The Back Page free pizza deal has been going on for quite some time now and the names of a large proportion of the Dublin population will likely have been […]

5 years ago

It’s Pancake Tuesday but sadly we’ll all be celebrating in our homes instead of taking to the streets of Dublin for a Pancake Tuesday relay race. Covid-19 has put paid pretty much all of our favourites celebrations at this stage, starting with St. Patrick’s Day last year and taking in Easter, Halloween and Christmas, and […]

5 years ago

Pancake Tuesday has arrived and we’re here to help you seek out the best spots to get pancakes in Dublin throughout the day. Dublin is full of great spots to get pancakes on any day of the year but when it’s Pancake Tuesday, you really can’t say no. Here’s a selection of some of the […]

5 years ago

The new Living with Covid plan could see pubs reopen for outdoor service in time for the May Bank Holiday. The Irish Times reports that the Government is considering allowing pubs and restaurants to reopen for outdoor service from the May Bank Holiday. It is also reported that phased reopening of indoor hospitality settings could […]

5 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year to all the Lovin Dublin readers celebrating! Chinese New Year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the contribution of the Chinese community to Dublin. 2021 is the year of the Ox and what better way to kick it off than to order your favourite Chinese dish to your home. We might […]

5 years ago

Throughout the pandemic, those in the hospitality trade have had to come up with alternative ways to share their creations with the public. With restaurants closed for large parts of 2020, and looking likely to remain shut for some time to come, the challenges faced by Dublin’s chefs have been stark. For so long, they […]

5 years ago

UK dance act The Prodigy have announced that they are working on a documentary film that will tell the story of their band. The Prodigy gained prominence in the early 1990s and have since gone on to become one of the most celebrated dance acts in the world. The group’s most recognised line-up consisted of […]

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Dubliner Dermot Gallagher has long been a familiar face to fans of the Premier League, having refereed in the competition from 1992 until 2007. Since then, Dermot Gallagher has enlightened Sky Sports viewers on the performances of his colleagues in his regular Ref Watch slot on the channel. While it had been widely known that […]

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It could be “some time next year” before we see mass gatherings in the likes of Croke Park or the Aviva Stadium, according to An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Times, Varadkar spoke about how he sees the pandemic playing out for the rest of the year and into 2022. […]

5 years ago

A Dublin hairdresser has predicted that it could be “mid-April, if we’re lucky,” before salons are allowed to reopen their doors to clients. Dylan Bradshaw, of Dylan Bradshaw Hair Salon on South William Street, was speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning following comments from An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar yesterday that hairdressers will open “much later […]

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Tributes have been paid today to Rynagh O’Grady, the Irish actress who played Mary O’Leary in much-loved 1990s sitcom Father Ted The Abbey Theatre confirmed the passing of Rynagh O’Grady earlier today, stating that ‘We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our beloved friend and colleague Rynagh O’Grady. We are thinking […]

5 years ago

The DIY kits will be delivered between Thursday and Sunday and will be available to people living in Dublin, Bray, Greystones and Delgany. Sprezzatura and Platform Pizza have gotten together for an early Valentines Day hook-up by creating DIY kits that are just perfect for wining and dining at home on February 14. The two […]

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Dublin has been issued with a status yellow snow/ice warning for tonight and tomorrow, along with five other counties in the east. After the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) Crisis Management Team met earlier today to warn of the potential for ‘considerable disruption‘ due to widespread snowfall on Thursday, the capital has […]

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Pancake Tuesday is on the horizon and if you’re in the market for all the ingredients to make it a success, then Fable & Stey has what you need. The Blackrock café has come up with a DIY kit that’s sure to answer all of your Pancake Tuesday needs. The big day falls on Tuesday, […]

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Over 110,000 passengers passed through Dublin Airport throughout January, with 60% of these journeys being made for non-essential travel. New statistics released by the Department of Transport reveal that 110,930 passed through Dublin Airport in January, compared to fewer than 2,000 and 1,000 at Cork and Shannon Airports respectively. The figures also found that 60% […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have shared a fake employer letter which claimed to provide a ‘reasonable excuse’ for someone to undertake international travel to Tenerife. The letter claimed to certify that the person in question is an ‘Electronic Security Systems Provider which is an essential service in Europe and covered by the Irish Government advice of January 24th.’ […]

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Justice Minister Helen McEntee has predicted that current travel restrictions will be with us for some time yet. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast today, Helen McEntee said that “I do think that we’re going to have some level of restrictions with us for some time. We’ve introduced the PCR testing for everybody and I can’t see […]

5 years ago

The first day in a new job is always daunting but to be fair, most of us aren’t asked to bring a new life into the world as an opening task. That’s what one worker for the National Ambulance Service had to deal with earlier this week and it seems he passed with flying colours. […]

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Great news, BBQ fans, because Portobello favourite Baste BBQ is reopening from next weekend. Baste BBQ has been closed due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions but today they have announced the good news that their mouthwatering menu will be available for delivery and collection from Saturday, February 13. An Instagram post says that ‘We are […]

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Dublin is one of eight counties most at risk of heavy snow next week as Ireland faces a ‘significant spell of winter weather.’ Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel has been sharing updates ahead of an expected spell of cold weather next week, with heavy snow set to impact parts of the country. Today’s update […]

5 years ago

Lotto players in South Dublin are being urged to check their tickets as a November prize for €15,962 remains unclaimed. The National Lottery has issued an appeal to players in Churchtown, Dublin 14 to ‘urgently check their Lotto tickets’ as a Lotto Match 5 + Bonus prize of €15,962 from Wednesday, November 11 remains unclaimed. […]

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The Tolka House is celebrating the launch of its new coffee truck by giving away free coffee to its first 100 customers today. Popular northside pub the Tolka House has launched its new Tolka Coffee Van and to celebrate, they are giving out 100 free coffees today. We have some fantastic news to share with […]

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La Cocina Cuevas will no longer be serving their much-loved Mexican grub at Eatyard but will open a new location in Rathgar this weekend. Mexican favourite La Cocina Cuevos will be taking their stall across the Liffey this weekend with a new pop-up in Rathgar village. The team are collaborating with Frank’s Dublin wine shop […]

5 years ago

After a January that was characterised by some fairly dull and miserable weather, Dublin is seeing a welcome return of some sunshine today. However, we should probably enjoy it while it lasts because Met Éireann is forecasting a turn for the worse over the coming days. While the remainder of this week will see a […]

5 years ago

Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council has introduced a new system that will see abandoned bikes tagged before being removed if they are not picked up. Under the Litter Pollution Act, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council will be able to remove and dispose of bikes from public areas that are ‘causing a hazard or are in a bad […]

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Long before sprawling behemoths like Blanchardstown and Dundrum came along, Dubliners looked to the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre for all their retail needs. Opened in 1988, the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre has stood across the road from its nature-filled namesake ever since, offering shoppers a variety of stores and providing teenagers with a place to […]

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The much-loved Peter Mark hair salon in the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre will not be reopening after Level 5 restrictions ease. Peter Mark’s lease at the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre has ended, bringing to an end 35 years of styling Dubliners at the city centre spot. One employee, Tracey Rafter, has taken to Instagram to […]

5 years ago

Public consultation is for the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study is now open, with people invited to have their say on the matter. The study aims to figure out how visitors will access, experience and move within the Phoenix Park in the future. Recommendations include reducing commuter traffic, increasing the cycling and pedestrian […]

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Irish Olympian Jerry Kiernan was laid to rest yesterday and his final journey saw him go past his beloved Er Buchetto café in Ranelagh. Jerry Kiernan, who passed away on January 21, finished ninth in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles but closer to home, he was a beloved customer at Er […]

5 years ago

The top 10 clamping hotspots in Dublin have been revealed in a new report issued by Dublin City Council. Top the list of clamping hotspots in Dublin is Clarendon Street, just off Grafton Street, which saw 625 vehicles clamped throughout 2020. This was followed by the South Circular Road with 396 clampings and Chelmsford Road […]

5 years ago

The Voice viewers were stunned last night  as none of the judges turned around for a stunning performance by a Dublin teen. 16-year-old Dubliner Gwenaelle Noval drew rapturous applause from the virtual audience on last night’s episode of The Voice, when she took to the stage and performed When We Were Young by Adele. Even […]

5 years ago

Toons Bridge Dairy, which already has a shop on George’s Street, will be opening a new branch at another location in Dublin. Originating in West Cork, Toons Bridge opened up on George’s Street last summer, bringing all manner of delicious dairy products to the capital. With a cheese counter boasting everything from mozzarella to halloumi […]

5 years ago

Ten months into Covid-19 restrictions, we’re all missing our favourite nightspots and for many northsiders, McGowans is among the most lamented. Since March of last year, regulars have been deprived of their nights out at McGowans, save for brief periods in the autumn and winter when they could open up with social distancing and hygiene […]

5 years ago

It’s a wet and one out there today and if you’re planning an essential DART journey, you might need to make alternative arrangements. Powerful waves have been crashing against the rocks along the Dublin coast all day and one of the Lovin team has managed to capture dramatic footage of this at Seapoint, within their […]

5 years ago

After opening the curtains this morning, it wouldn’t have taken long to decide that the best way to spend this Saturday is in the house. The weather experts are forecasting wind and rain for pretty much the whole day but look, it’s nothing a bit of dessert pizza can’t fix. Coke Lane Pizza, which is […]

5 years ago

The Hot Sandwich Company in Baldoyle have taken to Instagram to share images of damage caused by an act of vandalism at the café last night. Windows at the popular north Dublin eatery were smashed in last night in an act that the owners believe was ‘was malicious and intimidation.’ A post by the Hot […]

5 years ago

Japanese media giant The Pokémon Company has entered into a long-term lease at Central Plaza in Dublin city centre. According to The Irish Times, ‘The Pokémon Company as entered into a long-term lease for 5,000sq ft of space distributed across the third and fourth floors at 2 Central Plaza.’ The company will be paying €60 […]

5 years ago

When Jamie Duff and Oliver White picked up their tennis rackets for a game in their local area of Ashbourne, they could never have thought it would have ended up with a proposition from the legendary Roger Federer. That’s exactly what happened when the two 21-year-olds shared a video of their on-court action and tagged […]

5 years ago

The team behind Eleven Deli in Greystones have confirmed that they will open a new branch in Killiney. The new Eleven Deli will be located on the site of the old Killiney Stores. Owners Barry and Shelley shared the news on Instagram, saying that the new location is a ‘beautiful old shop steeped in history […]

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