If you’re looking for something different in your Easter Egg this year, then you better get in touch with Sweet Churro in Temple Bar. Sweet Churro have shared pictures of arguably the sweetest concoction you’ll see this Easter. Available across the Easter weekend, it almost looks too good to wait for… https://www.instagram.com/p/CNC81S_nkwX/ Owned by two […]

5 years ago

Dublin Zoo and other outdoor amenities could reopen on April 26 if reported Government plans are confirmed this evening. The Government is in discussions about a number of restrictions that could be eased on a phased basis throughout April, with one of them being the reopening of outdoor amenities such as Dublin Zoo. Last week, […]

5 years ago

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has called for the installation of restroom facilities in the Phoenix Park in time for the summer. Ahead of the expected Government announcement this evening that the 5km limit will be extended to county borders during April, Mr. Gannon took to Twitter last night to say that there ‘seems to […]

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Fine Gael councillor James Geoghegan has called for Dublin city centre to be pedestrianised on Easter Sunday in order to ease pressure on public parks. With large volumes of people expected to enjoy the Easter break outdoors, Councillor Geoghegan feels that some city streets should be pedestrianised in the same way they were last summer. […]

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Before we go any further, if Glovers Café isn’t in your 5km then might have to miss out on this one over Easter weekend. At the time of writing, we still don’t know which way the Government is going to go in terms of easing the current 5km exercise limit. An announcement is expected on […]

5 years ago

Bray Wanderers will be aiming for top of the league this year but for two of their fans, the target is to be top of the charts. The Seagulls’ quest for promotion from the First Division began with a 0-0 draw against Treaty United yesterday and to mark the big day, the Wicklow club unveiled […]

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Brother Hubbard North, Brother Hubbard South and…. Brother Hubbard D6! City centre favourite Brother Hubbard has announced this afternoon announced its third location to go with its two branches on either side of the Liffey. Taking to Instagram Stories today, the food and coffee favourite wrote: ‘Hello Ranelagh! The first Brother Hubbard was intended to […]

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Rude Boy have some great news for the people of Dublin because their brand new delivery service is now up and running. Opened in The Grange Pub car park in Deansgrange earlier this year, Rude Boy have been quick out of the blocks in becoming one of the most sought-after sandwich and  burger spots in […]

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This is the second consecutive year that traditional Daffodil Day fundraising has had to be put on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions. Every year, people around Ireland raise vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day, through fundraisers and simply shaking collection buckets in towns and villages across the land. This year is […]

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We know, we know. Greystones is a fair bit longer than 5km outside Dublin but we can still dream of post-pandemic toasties, right? The seaside Wicklow town has welcomed a new truck by the name of Tall Boy Toasties and it’s now serving up a whole range of gooey goodies. Tall Boy is the brainchild […]

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Easter is just around the corner and while we’re restricted to our 5km radius, it doesn’t mean we can’t make it a special occasion. We’ve all be missing our friends and family but Easter provides an opportunity to do something special with those who we are lucky enough to see every day. If you’re planning […]

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Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has called for outdoor amenities such as Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park to be allowed to reopen. As the Government plots its next set of restrictions which are due to come into place from April 5, Ms. Currie has said that “Dublin Zoo is struggling to survive and we […]

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Publicans will tell an Oireachtas Committee today that the “artificial” wet pub distinction needs to be ended. Licensed Vintners Association CEO Donall O’Keeffe and Chairman Noel Anderson will call for guarantees that the €9 food rule that was characteristic of 2020 reopenings of the hospitality trade will not be a feature of any 2021 easing […]

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Dublin remains the county with the highest rate of people staying local in order to combat the spread of Covid-19, according to new data. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has been releasing the data on a weekly basis, with the capital perennially the most Covid-19 restriction-compliant county, owing to ‘its urbanised nature and access to […]

5 years ago

An elderly Dublin couple by the names of Eddie and Elsie are the stars of a new music video for Australian band Crowded House. Filmed by their neighbour Myles O’Reilly, the clip for the song To The Island features Eddie and Elsie giving all sorts of life advice to those of us who aren’t blessed […]

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If you’re a regular on the Bray seafront, you’re probably familiar with this colourful house that stands proudly overlooking the promenade in the Wicklow town. It’s also likely that you’re familiar with its occupant, none other than singer Sinéad O’Connor, now known as Shuhada’ Sadaqat. The home, called Montebello, has been put on the market […]

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Can you help? A toy dog that was left at Killiney DART station is looking to be reunited with its owner. If you or someone you know is that person, you can rest assured that the little guy is being well looked after and that a kindly passer-by has already wrapped it in a towel […]

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Gardaí have advised Dubliners that “checkpoints will be in place on arterial routes into the city” as a major St. Patrick’s Day policing operation gets underway tomorrow. In statement issued today, the Gardaí said that 2,500 officers will be on patrol around the country on St. Patrick’s Day at any given time and added that […]

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This is a great opportunity to take on a new and exciting fitness challenge while helping those in need. It’s now been 12 months since Covid-19 restrictions were first introduced in Ireland and for many it’s been the year of the at-home fitness regime. We’re all just waiting for the end of this turbulent period […]

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Very few of us have seen the inside of Croke Park in the past year or so but after last night, that’s not the case for our cousins across the pond. Picture This appeared on the other Late Late Show last night, that is the one that’s hosted by James Corden over in the States. […]

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When the time comes for Dubliners to head back into the city free of restrictions, there’ll be a new sandwich joint waiting for them on Baggot Street. The new spot will be known as Tír (“country” for those who have forgotten their Gaeilge) and if the picture of the sandwich on the newly-opened Instagram page […]

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It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and we’ve found just the gin to toast all the Mums out there – Glendalough Rose Gin. Rowdy Rooney, their Head Distiller first made it as a tribute to his Mum (whose name was also Rose!), using fresh flowers from her garden. They start with wild botanicals, foraged every day from the surrounding […]

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Gardaí have issued a reminder to the public that people will be fined if they’re found to be drinking alcohol that is intended for home consumption on the street. A photo shared on social media this afternoon shows an officer from Pearse Street engaging with members of the public in the city centre, along with […]

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The people of Dublin have been asked for their input in relation to the future of the city’s parks and the impact Covid-19 has had on how they are used. The online survey is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and DCU and asks participants to answer a series of questions about the impact of […]

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Dublin Bus has confirmed that a Sunday service will be in place on St. Patrick’s Day. In a statement, the company said: “We wish to advise customers that a Sunday service will operate on Wednesday 17 March 2021. Public transport should only be used for essential workers and essential purposes.” #DBSvcUpdate St. Patrick's Day Arrangements […]

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Martin and Mandy, you’re up. At this stage, half of Dublin has availed of The Back Page’s weekly free pizza offer and this week it’s the turn of anyone called Martin or Mandy. If you’re not aware of the deal, The Phibsboro venue gives out free pizza to people with two chosen names each week […]

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Dublin City Council has suggested that the Poolbeg Chimneys could be encased in “concrete or fibreglass casing” in order to protect them from structural issues. The iconic Poolbeg Chimneys have been a staple of Dublin’s skyline since being completed in 1971 but concerns have been raised over their deterioration. In 2015, steel caps were placed […]

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Abercrombie & Fitch will permanently close its flagship College Green store which has stood on the site since 2012. Dublin’s Abercrombie & Fitch store has been closed throughout the Level 5 restrictions and the company has said that they are pivoting to online sales. The city centre branch stands on 34 & 35 College Green, […]

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The chairman of the Licensed Vintners Association has suggested that the inside of pubs could be saved for vaccinated elderly people when doors reopen. Noel Anderson, who is also Managing Director of the Lemon & Duke and Bridge 1859 pubs, took to Twitter last night to say that ‘if hospitality is to start outdoors wouldn’t […]

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Basil Pizza have confirmed that they will be back open for collection and delivery from this weekend. Located in Ringsend, Basil Pizza has been closed in recent weeks due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, a post earlier this week confirmed that they will be open this entire weekend for collection and delivery until 10pm. https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7WRp4HTCW/ Back […]

5 years ago

Mother Reillys have confirmed that they are back open for takeaway, bringing delicious food and drinks to the people of Rathmines and beyond. Mother Reillys, a staple of the Rathmines social scene, posted earlier this week to say that they are ‘excited to announce that we’ll be opening our doors for takeaway tomorrow (Thursday) at […]

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Irish Rail have shared footage of a lorry crashing into a barrier at the Coolmine station level crossing today. Services were suspended after the collision at Coolmine station, located near Blanchardstown on the Maynooth/Sligo line, just after 9am this morning. In a clip shared on Twitter, viewers can see the level crossing barrier coming down […]

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A west Dublin priest has been ordered to stop giving out Holy Communion to parishioners after he did so “every week” throughout the pandemic so far. Fr Binoy Mathew of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Huntstown has stopped administering Holy Communion after Gardaí intervened and reminded him that it goes against […]

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A planning application has been lodged the construction of 299 apartments and a 22-bed hotel near The Goat pub in Goatstown. Charlie Chawke, the owner of The Goat pub has lodged the application which, if approved would a levelling of extensions to the pub as as an outdoor seating area nearby. The proposal outlines ‘the […]

5 years ago

Dublin faces losing out on hosting duties for this summer’s European Championships, along with Glasgow and Bilbao, according to reports. The Irish capital is one of 12 cities across the continent that were set to host games at Euro 2020 last year before the tournament was pushed back to summer 2021 due to the coronavirus […]

5 years ago

Leo Varadkar has advised city and town councils around Ireland to support restaurants and cafés and to prepare for an “outdoor summer.” Under current Level 5 restrictions, hospitality businesses are only permitted to offer takeaway and delivery services and it is thought that outdoor dining will be allowed before indoor service when restrictions ease. Last […]

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Publicans have written to the Government to encourage them to abolish the 15-person outdoor dining limit in time for the reopening of the hospitality trade. The 15-person limit was applied from October until December when pubs and restaurants could offer outdoor dining services only and the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) have asked for it to […]

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Da Mimmo have announced that they will be back open for delivery and collection as of Tuesday evening. Located in North Strand, Da Mimmo was voted as one of Dublin’s favourite pizza places in a poll Lovin Dublin ran back in October so its return is sure to be welcomed by regulars and newbies alike. […]

5 years ago

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has shared pictures of Swanathan, a swan that was rescued in North Dublin yesterday. Young Swanathan, described as underweight, was rescued in North Dublin yesterday by An Garda Síochána, before being transferred to the DSPCA. A post on Twitter shows three pictures of Swanathan […]

5 years ago

Bank of Ireland customers woke up this morning to the news morning that the company is closing 103 branches in the Republic and Northern Ireland. The closures will begin from the end of September and will leave 169 Bank of Ireland branches operating in the Republic. The company has stated that digital banking reaching a […]

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Shouk in Drumcondra is back open for takeaway just in time for the weekend. After almost two months of closure due to Covid-19 restrictions, Shouk swung open its doors on Wednesday afternoon. A click and collect menu of all of your favourite Middle Eastern dishes is now available and sounds like the perfect weekend treat. […]

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Getting a pizza and a couple of beers in on a Saturday night is very much a lockdown tradition at this stage in if you’re in Drumcondra, the task just got easier. Knead Pizza & Bottleshop opened up in the area earlier this week and and will provide all the food and drink needs for […]

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Teddy’s has long been one of Dublin’s most popular places to get an ice cream and their new vegan 99 is sure to attract plenty of new customers. Launched last week, Teddy’s posted that their new vegan 99 ‘has that creamy and rich texture that everyone loves from our regular 99’ and is available now […]

5 years ago

The Office of Public Works has called on visitors to the Phoenix Park to leave their cars at home this weekend. Car congestion became an issue in the Phoenix Park on sunny days throughout 2020 and last Sunday saw something of a repeat. Gardaí decided to close the Chapelizod Gate in order to manage the […]

5 years ago

Amid all the fuss over travel restrictions, some visitors have been flying in from Canada without any calls for mandatory quarantine. These guests to our city are known as brent (or brant) geese and have migrated over from Canada, just like they do every winter. They’ve been known to gather on North Bull Island but […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have been called to the UCD campus on six occasions during lockdown due to people flouting Covid-19 regulations by meeting in groups and playing sports. The Irish Independent states that when a group is discovered by security staff, they are approached and reminded of public health guidance, to which most people have complied. However, […]

5 years ago

Mexican food chain Saburritos is set to open a number of new outlets across Ireland by the end of 2021. Saburritos already has branches in Skerries, Liffey Valley and on North Earl Street in the city centre along with others in Cork, Kilkenny and Donegal. The company has confirmed that they will be opening a […]

5 years ago

Gardaí have issued a statement after a salon in Dublin opened up today despite the Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions that are in place. C and N Beauty Room in Balbriggan opened up today with a sign in the window saying that they were ‘reopening as they have a right to earn a living.’ Owner Christine […]

5 years ago

A psychotherapist has called for “creative ways to lift the mood” such as live music and poetry readings in parks. With Ireland set to remain under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until early April at least, psychotherapist Stephanie Regan feels that live public performances as well things like projected art on buildings and fireworks could go […]

5 years ago

New figures released by the Central Statistics Office indicate that Dublin has the highest rate of compliance with current ‘stay local’ guidance. This reflects the capital’s ‘urbanised nature and access to services compared to other counties,’ according a report by the CSO which covers the week ending February 12. During that week, 79.7% of Dubliners […]

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