People all over the country spent their Saturdays basking in the reflected glory of the sunshine, and some of us are even lucky enough to be spending today under it too.  And according to Independent.ie, this weekend’s weather is a sign of good things to come.  Met Eireann forecaster Liz Walsh spoke to the online […]

10 years ago

Ah, County Kildare.  The Lily Whites live in one of the most coveted regions in all the land, surrounded by pretty ponies, lush green fields and the faint sound of someone failing miserably to kick a football into a nearby goal.  But something they do particularly well, is state homes. Enter, Harristown Demesne: Driving in, you’ll […]

10 years ago

We’ve spoken about the charity campaign One For Ireland before. It’s an incredible initiative, in conjunction with the Irish Youth Foundation, with the premise being that if everyone in Ireland was to donate €1 to one charity on one day – an awful lot could be done.  It’s simple. It’s easy. It’s efficient.  This year’s […]

10 years ago

The An Comhdhail World Irish Dance Championships start today in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, County Antrim and, naturally, competitors from all over the world, country and general Irish Dancing Community are currently residing in Belfast to compete.  These competitions are famously strict, with judges asking for utter perfection at the very least.  So, dancers are […]

10 years ago

Ireland is fast getting a reputation for popular culture murals and deadly street art.  Only last week, Stormy was caught visiting his own mural out in Smithfield.  But if you think Dublin’s the only one getting in on all the action, then you’d be wrong. The People’s Republic of Cork has just added a welcome […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s rich mystical, mythological and cultural heritage has always been an international topic of interest. Where else could you possibly burn your finger on a barbecued salmon and all of a sudden become the most knowledgable person on Earth?  And while magical creature are few and far between on Ireland’s roads these days, it doesn’t […]

10 years ago

In bits.  We are in bits.  Check out this tweet we spotted earlier from Twitter user Gaz Drinkwater. Can you spot what’s wrong? Hate it when you’re stuck behind a food lorry while in traffic. Always makes me hungry… Actually,on second thoughts, I think I’ll pass. pic.twitter.com/uhEJJhwGqb — Gaz Drinkwater (@Radio_Gaz) January 12, 2017 Surely you […]

10 years ago

A man in his 50s has been pronounced dead after an accident occurred at his home in County Wexford yesterday morning. According to Breaking News, the man had received injuries to his head and was brought to Wexford General Hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. It is believed that the Wexford man […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder what the next avocado toast will be? We’ve done a little digging and found out what exactly you should be spotting on menus all around the country, and world, over the coming months. It’s an eclectic mix, but all are definitely, definitely edible.  And that’s the whole point, right? 1. Tacos  As we’ve […]

10 years ago

Bus Éireann talks are resuming again this morning, between unions and management, in an attempt to resolve the currently 17-day-strike that started way back on Monday, February 20. According to the Irish Independent, both parties are meeting this morning at the Workplace Relations Commission. Talks once again broke down last night, as both the unions […]

10 years ago

So, have we got (bad) news for you.  As it happens, Brexit could be affecting the pint-drinkers of this country as well as tipple-enjoyers of their own – as Guinness prices are expect to rise with the nation’s departure from the European Union.  According to The Guardian, cans of Guinness could be yet another group […]

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This Saturday, April 8, a team of college students and recent graduates will be undertaking a huge task across the country to hear what Irish people have to say about mental health. The 700km spin is also hoping to raise awareness for their campaign to fund youth mental health projects through charities including ISPCC Childline, […]

10 years ago

Worlds colliding can be a beautiful thing.  Such collisions have given us delights such as sushi doughnuts, 3-in-1’s and even Creme Egg pizza.  The latest craze in doubling up on ingredients is alcohol-infused ice-cream, and yes, you can get it in Ireland.  Paint The Town Red is the company providing tasty tipples for all, with […]

10 years ago

In officially the most random story of the year thus far, we are pleased to announce that, as of next week, you can officially meet and greet the actual world famous mutt, the Dulux Dog, in none other than county Sligo.  The pup itself will be showcased around Homebase in Sligo, as per the Facebook […]

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We’ve heard of dessert pizzas, but this is other level… Food delivery giant, Deliveroo, has just recently unveiled potentially the strangest dish you can order from their site. Dubbed the “Fior-egg-tina”, this dish is a sweet take on the Italian classic Fiorentina, traditionally featuring spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes and eggs. This time, however, the eggs are […]

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Think today’s just another Tuesday? Think again.  Ben & Jerrys are participating in their annual Free Cone Day all around Ireland today once more, Tuesday April 4, and will be doling out delicious dairy goodness to the ice-cream loving masses of Ireland.  The saints that they are have heard our cries, and will be handing […]

10 years ago

Get excited GNR fans, as the line-up for their long awaited return to Slane Castle has finally been announced – and if this isn’t going to get you pumped, nothing will.  The Not In This Lifetime Tour, is celebrating 25 years since they last played the legendary venue. And this time, they’ll be sharing the stage with: Brighton based […]

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Last year, it was announced by EU Officials that a new €50 note would be coming into circulation in 2017. April 4 is the lucky day for the new banknote, with the new €50 being introduced in the EU by the European Central Bank. The new series of euro banknotes is known as the Europe […]

10 years ago

It is the year of our Lord 2017 and you guys are still absolutely killin’ it on Twitter.  It almost feels like Twitter was made for Irish humour, don’t you think? Anyway, you guys have done it again, and we’re here to applaud you. Here are the 12 best Irish tweets of this week. Read […]

10 years ago

Irish delicacies are so dreamy, delicious and elusively hard-to-find, that Irish shops have popped up all over the globe in an attempt to please the masses. And sure, how could you blame them? Australia is particularly on the ball with regards to Irish grub, boasting specialised siopaí all around the place, feeding half the country […]

10 years ago

Old Irish shops have such dreamy quirks about them.  You can pick up anything from a new tyre to an old Halloween costume, and we just love that. However, one shop in Wexford is taking the ‘you can pick up anything’ very seriously with this addition to their shop window… Behold, the creepiest thing we’ve […]

10 years ago

AVA Festival is an Audio Visual Arts Festival and Conference that celebrates, amplifies and develops the strong current of electronic music and digital visual arts in Ireland, while also celebrating visual arts and musical  AVA spent 2016 wowing crowds in Belfast, Mumbai, Amsterdam and collaborating with events all over the world, AVA 2017 is back […]

10 years ago

Emojis have taken over our culture somewhat spectacularly.  We can’t go a day without using a ‘smug smiley’ or ‘thumbs down’ to convey our feelings to those around us.  Bloody hell, even our parents are using them now. But the emoji empire hasn’t stopped growing… And come June, so many more emojis are being added […]

10 years ago

First Dates Ireland is doing us all a massive favour.  Showing us that first dates don’t need to be scary, everyone gets nervous and just how many great people there are right here in the capital. Just like one of this week’s daters, whose life changed rapidly with the passing of the referendum.  Oh my […]

10 years ago

We posted an article yesterday about how Buckfast Easter Eggs now exist, and you guys seemed to love it.  Well, have we got news for you…  Buckfast Chilli Chocolate Easter Eggs now exist! Photo cred: Chillilicious.co.uk ♫ Ooh, Heaven is a place on Earth♫ The dreamy egg is hand-made, gluten free and crafted with Belgian […]

10 years ago

Kildare duo and internet sensations Picture This have revealed that they have just recently signed a huge deal with major record label, Republic – responsible for the likes of The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Drake and Hailee Steinfeld. So, yeah, the lads are in pretty good hands.  The two musicians, Ryan Hennessy (21) and Jimmy Rainsford (22), hail […]

10 years ago

Named as one of Ireland’s top foodie towns, the humble seaside village of Dingle, Co. Kerry, is absolutely delectable.  With food festivals, incredible markets and gourmet speciality shops around every corner – this place couldn’t help but be a prime destination for everyone who enjoys a good meal.  Not to mention that the freshest of seafood is the order of the […]

10 years ago

Another Ryanair sale is now among us, and we’re only delighted. Ryanair has just today launched a St Patrick’s Weekend sale with fares from The Emerald Isle starting from just €9.99, for this weekend only. That’s right, you’ve three days to get your hands on some seriously cheap flights, and make everyone else super jealous.  […]

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Each year, akin to the Queen on Christmas Day, Ireland’s President speaks outwardly to anyone who’ll listen about the purpose of St Patrick’s Day, the story behind it and the relevance it still has today.  While some go down the mythical creature route, some go down the snake-banishing route, Michael D Higgins has spoken candidly, […]

10 years ago

Tomorrow will be a tough one for the best of us, and there’s no way you’re going to spend hours slaving over a hot stove to mend your fragile state. Lucky for you, as Deliveroo want to help! The take-away food giant is setting up a recovery hotline this Saturday, March 18 – where you’ve the opportunity […]

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Following a blissful few days of sunshine and warm winds, Ireland’s weather for the long weekend could only mean one thing… Rain. Fucking rain. However, it’s not all bad. According to Met Éireann: ”Cool, blustery and mainly cloudy today, St. Patrick’s Day. Fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds will be blustery on Atlantic coasts. Dry in […]

10 years ago

Brought to our attention this week by Lovin Dublin reader and Twitter user First Marathon is the concept of Mermaid Toast – and we’re absolutely enthralled by the concept. The toast is lathered with a mixture of blue green algae powders and liquids mixed with almond milk cream cheese, and was coined by food stylist and […]

10 years ago

For those of you who grew up in Ireland, you’ll be super familiar with the sugary chaos that was Angel Delight. However, it was somewhat of a struggle. Your lack of patience simply couldn’t handle the long slog of whisking followed by waiting for it to set in the fridge. You wanted it noowwwwwww. However, […]

10 years ago

The sunshine in the air this week has gotten us all aflutter knowing that summer is near, and festival season is just around the corner.  And on the topic of festival season… It’s been announced today that Electric Picnic 2017’s line-up is set to be announced next week. Get ready! Tickets go back on sale […]

10 years ago

Fear not those of you who didn’t manage to get tickets to Ed Sheeran’s Dublin shows – his latest news might just make your day.  The singer-songwriter has just announced that he is adding an extra date at London’s 02 Arena, for their 10th birthday!  Playing an extra show at @theO2 on 22nd June for […]

10 years ago

If you were lucky enough to grow up in Ireland between the golden years of 1986 and 2010, you’ll know the pure joy that Dempsey’s Den, The Den, DenTV and Den 2 brought into the world of Irish children, tweens and sleepless parents.  The Den was, without question, the greatest thing to ever happen to Ireland, bar none, and that […]

10 years ago

It seems our first president knew what was up, as his family’s first gaff is up for sale, and it’s sensational.  The aptly named ‘Castlehyde’ is a meticulously restored estate situated on the banks of the Blackwater, regarded as one of Ireland’s best for salmon fishing,   It was the seat of the Hyde family, completed […]

10 years ago

Ah, Hubes. The nation’s sweetheart and all-round great gal. She ticks every single box, and we, for one, think she deserves a mention An author by trade already, we think she should release a collection of go-to life lessons on how not to be a dick. We thought we’d help her out to begin with, […]

10 years ago

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has just announced today that he will be performing a series of European concert dates in May and June. Vedder’s long-awaited tour kicks off in Amsterdam on May 29 and is set to hit Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday June 9 and Cork Live at the Marquee on June 11.  Tickets for the 3Arena Dublin […]

10 years ago

We’ve established time and again how an Irish childhood is different from the others.  Combining teachers commanding you to ‘téigh a chodladh’ when they were sick of you, playing Red Rover at any given opportunity and praising a telly on wheels – it’s quite a ride.  But what we’re interested in, is the treats we […]

10 years ago

Seachtain na Gaeilge (or coícís na Gaeilge for those in the know) is upon us, and as a means of spreading the Irish love, RTÉ has asked celebs around the world to give their opinion on the Irish language.  The first up is the sensational Stephen Fry. Tá iarrtha againn ar roinnt daoine cáiliúla sa […]

10 years ago

Earlier this week, Bank Of Ireland customers were experiencing difficulties with their accounts, due to a glitch in the bank’s system, meaning that money which was supposed to have gone through already, hadn’t.  This affected users around the country, with the bank’s Twitter customer care account assuring users that the money would be in by […]

10 years ago

Ah, Kim.  Love her, loathe her or want be her – she certainly knows how to make an impression.  The incredibly successful business woman started a self-based app way back in 2014, which was said to be worth $200 million just a year later.  Ever since, she’s been adding to it bit-by-bit, adding extra friends, […]

10 years ago

We often forget that Ireland is a haven of all things beautiful, serene and gorge.  We’ve even bagged our own version of Planet Earth coming out for God’s sake! And with that in mind, check out the incredible discovery made in Donegal just this week; a rare White Deer.  Ain’t she a beaut. We hope […]

10 years ago

Gardaí are currently investigating serious allegations of a toddler being offered for sale in Limerick. The incident allegedly happened at around 5:10pm, February 15, 2017 just outside of a commercial building, located on the south side of Limerick city. The person believed to have been attempting to sell the child was a woman. A spokesperson […]

10 years ago

Met Éireann have issued three status yellow wind warnings for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo in the wake of Storm Ewan. These alerts are set to run from 5am on Tuesday morning to 1pm Tuesday lunchtime.  According to the Irish meteorological site, ‘fresh to strong northwesterly winds’ will reach speeds of up to 50 […]

10 years ago

Bank of Ireland customers around the country woke up shocked, annoyed and upset, as they realised that payment of their wages hadn’t been transferred to their bank accounts, as was previously expected.  The bank’s users took to Twitter to complain that they have not received certain payments in general in their accounts this morning. When it’s […]

10 years ago

Following the titanic success of Planet Earth, Planet Earth 2, and basically anything else David Attenborough narrates – TG4 have taken it upon themselves to make their own version of ‘Planet Earth’, entitled ‘Éire Fhiáin’ (Wild Ireland) showcasing the best this beautiful country has to offer.  Check out the incredible clip below.  Are you excited? […]

10 years ago

An Post have been playing a blinder as of late.  Between sending letters to unheard of places and making sure deliveries get there despite the elements being against them, they certainly know how to do a good job.  And a good sly dig… Check out this image sent into us earlier by Twitter user Conor […]

10 years ago

Irish Twitter is a beacon of hope in an otherwise cold, windy and stress-filled world. And this tweet is a perfect example.  Upon seeing this glorious tweet this morning, we all lost our minds a little bit. How have we never noticed this before?! Check it out for yourself: ….lads pic.twitter.com/va5hREEoJO — Seán Connolly (@TheSonicScrew) […]

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