After five months in business, Pure Flakey has shut up shop. If you’re heading down to Marina Market anytime soon for some delicious baked goods, you may be disappointed to notice that a certain bakery has closed down. Pure Flakey took to Instagram over the weekend to announce their closure, with no reopening date […]

4 years ago

A huge honour for Daata! Indian and Pakistani restaurant Daata, with locations in Bray, Greystones, and Glasthule, has some serious celebrating to do. Pakistani Ambassador Shuja Alem awarded Saleem, Daata’s owner, with a significant trophy this past weekend. What for? Only the best Pakistani food in Ireland; no biggie. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdVOg_gsT_7/ The ambassador stopped into […]

4 years ago

The spicebag toastie is no more. The Hot Box announced some very sad news over the weekend. Best known for their innovative toastie combos, such as the Jalapeno Popper and of course the Spice Bag, The Hot Box in Bray has sadly closed due to their lease being up. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdRLo-iMGUH/ They took to Instagram […]

4 years ago

Due to personal circumstances, the restaurant is permanently shutting. It’s with a heavy heart that the owners Tricia and Martina of The Square Table in Cork announce their plans to close the restaurant. The restaurant, which served “good quality, uncomplicated food” took to Instagram and Twitter to share the news with their followers and […]

4 years ago

We love the inclusivity. Kali Coffee Bar, located on Upper Salthill Road, just got even better by making efforts to become a deaf friendly café. In the below video staff member Laura demonstrates some Irish Sign Language. Their caption explains that they, “really want Kali to be a space for everyone to enjoy coffee.” […]

4 years ago

Bread 41 2.0 has revealed its new location. We were buzzing last week to see that iconic Dublin bakery Bread 41 was expanding. Anyone who has dabbled in their menu knows it is a pastry lover’s dream, and now they’re spreading the love beyond Dublin. Bread 41 took to Instagram to announce Greystones was […]

4 years ago

Surf n Turf on a burger… sign us up. The Black Market in Cork welcomed two new bars this week, but not for alcohol. Egg Bar and Burger Bar officially launched on Thursday 28th April, making the Monaghan Road market a hot spot for Cork foodies this bank holiday weekend. While we have already […]

4 years ago

April 29th is officially Go Purple Day in Ireland, but what exactly is it? Go Purple Day is a day where Garda Síochána and our national domestic violence services come together to spread awareness and raise money for the cause. In the Garda Síochána Facebook video below we are reminded that Domestic Violence can […]

4 years ago

Egg-tra, egg-tra, read all about it! If you thought we wouldn’t use this opportunity to trial every egg pun in the book, then you would be wrong. On Thursday, 28th April, there’s a new egg-ceptional brunch bar coming to The Black Market in Cork. The Egg Bar will serve a selection of breakfast, brunch, […]

4 years ago

After three years, Mountain Road Kitchen is shutting up shop. Mountain Road Kitchen, known for their delicious vegan food, is closing after three years. Owner Ali Haslam took to Instagram to share that their last day in business would be the 14th May. While Moycullen locals will be sad to see it go, Haslam […]

4 years ago

No more desperately searching for an ATM at the end of the night. Cashless payment is the norm in most environments nowadays. While it was already on the rise, the coronavirus pandemic only escalated this transition; most businesses asked customers to pay by card instead of cash. However, one area where cashless payment has […]

4 years ago

The brothers recently took to Instagram stories to apologise. Brothers Stephen and David Flynn, also known as the Happy Pear, faced backlash online after they circulated a video promoting their latest podcast episode entitled: Period pains, PCOS, Endometriosis & Menopause symptoms. The clip featured an interview with London-based Dr Nitu Bajekal, a Consultant Obstetrician […]

4 years ago

Good news for Galway city workers, lunchtime just got a whole lot better! Bangin Food Group is a brand new business with Galway city workers as their primary focus. This food group will open Monday through to Friday during lunchtime hours only, 12pm to 2pm, serving up some delicious and healthy Vietnamese street food. […]

4 years ago

Is maith liom sceallóga prátaí. We do love our prátaí after all. Galway chipper truck Prátaí set up shop in November 2021 at the Christmas Markets. They took a short break and reopened to the public in February 2022, moving from location to location over the weekends. On Fridays they can be found at […]

4 years ago

For all the Wineys out there, there’s a new spot in town to hit up! MacCurtain Street, Cork has welcomed a new wine cellar, aptly named MacCurtain Wine Cellar (so you’ll not soon forget where you can find it). This spot doubles as a wine bar, an ideal spot for Friday drinks, or a […]

4 years ago

The SEOs were waived initially in an effort to protect Irish nightlife. In October 2021, when nightlife in Ireland returned (for a brief time ahead of Christmas) a waiver was put in place when it came to Special Exemption Orders (SEOs) in order to help bars and clubs recover from the pandemic. This waiver […]

4 years ago

You’ll be taking a one-way trip to Meat Sweats City. As we know, The Mariner Bar and Eathouse hosts a Bottomless Wings night on Wednesdays, which includes a chicken wing challenge for those who dare to enter. Each participant is given 2 hours to eat as many wings as possible, with no side sauce […]

4 years ago

It’s officially Dining Week in Ireland, a nationwide event with a great cause behind it. That’s right, starting the 19th April and concluding on the 28th April, Irish restaurants nationwide are participating in Dining Week. This new celebration comes in as hospitality begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Customers book their table through […]

4 years ago

Last week Ireland was rocked by the tragic deaths of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt. Ireland came together in mourning for Michael Snee (58) and Aiden Moffitt (41) when it was discovered they had been brutally murdered in their own homes. A man has been charged with their murders. Their respective funerals took place […]

4 years ago

Can’t wait to catch those Tonnta Fiáine. Tonn Nua Surf School, based in Belmullet, Co. Mayo, reopens to students in May for the summer season. The school prides itself on having fluent Irish instructors, so that you may learn a few phrases while you learn to surf. Tonn Nua, meaning new wave, is a […]

4 years ago

You know, for the most chocolate themed weekend of the year. Lent is on the way out, which means this Easter weekend is all about indulging, on one thing in particular. Chocolate. While most will be snaffling away on chocolate eggs for the entirety of the weekend, if you’re looking for a high class […]

4 years ago

Anyone for a dip and a whopper feed this long weekend? Although the weather has been more than a bit all over the place, a refreshing trip to the beach is always a fun weekend activity. Whether you’re bringing the family, or travelling to the Wicklow seaside with a couple of friends, you’ll need […]

4 years ago

By the same people who brought you Tree Bark store. Opening in mid-March, Craobh is the sister brand to Tree Bark store in Moycullen, Galway. The colourful little café is a must try spot, with yummy lunchtime bits, including a spice-bag baguette (yes, you read that right) and some insane cinnamon buns. We are […]

4 years ago

It’s a bittersweet ending to the Greystones’ toastie trailer. After a year in business, Tall Boy Toasties is calling it quits on their sambo business. Owner Des and his team at TBT became well known for their breakfast baps and lunchtime grilled cheeses in the Greystones’ area. They launched in March 2021, manned by […]

4 years ago

The pair are now based in County Clare. 86 year old Violetta fled Ukraine with her 13 year old Labrador Tasha. Violetta was physically unable to carry Tasha further when they reached Romania, so she had to leave her beloved dog behind. A local family Violetta met in Romania agreed to take care of […]

4 years ago

The coffee and sandwich chain will create up to 500 jobs with the expansion. Coffee and sambo chain Pret A Manger has announced an expansion plan across Ireland, which begins as early as summer 2022 as they prepare to open on Dawson Street in Dublin. This café alone will lead to 25 job opportunities. […]

4 years ago

Chick for a drink? Seems like a fair trade. Easter weekend is just around the corner, and while there’s activities galore for kids (chocolate eggs, Easter egg hunts), there’s less so for adults. Maisie’s bar in Athlone acknowledge the unfairness of this, and as a result are hosting what can only be considered an adult-only […]

4 years ago

After a 5 week hiatus, Gopan is back this week. While we all dabbled in the fine art of baking during the various lockdowns (an art form I’m personally hopeless at) the first Japanese owned and operated bakery was born. In the midst of the pandemic, when many found themselves stuck in Ireland, unable […]

4 years ago

Get a surprise bag of goodies and relax in the knowledge that you’re helping prevent unnecessary food waste! If you’re like me, you often wonder what happens to all the food that doesn’t get sold in a shop or café. Unfortunately the long and short of it is that a lot of that food goes […]

4 years ago

Take this as your literal sign to just not litter, please. This takes those “it’s not cool to litter” ads to a whole new level. We all know littering is bad and unnecessary, and yet most public places are still subjected to a lot of littering. Well, Rosses Point in Sligo has had enough of […]

4 years ago

You know when places start to reopen that warmer weather and longer days are coming. Kerry is a tourist spot, and many of the beloved restaurants and cafés close when the weather gets colder in the winter. Now we’re halfway through spring, the clocks have gone forward, and the days are getting longer, these spots […]

4 years ago

Take the pressure off yourself. I know I felt a bit of pressure when I saw the Time Capsule section of the Census. Even though I write professionally, I just couldn’t think of something important enough to say that would make an impact on the future generations, 100 years from now. Well, the TUD Food […]

4 years ago

Going on a trip to Norn Iron? You might need a cheat sheet to get all the lingo. Planning a trip to Belfast but don’t speak the language? Yes you may be thinking, but they speak English, I’ll be fine. And while that is true, they have a very niche way of speaking English that […]

4 years ago

For all the cool cats in Clonakilty, you’re going to want to visit this new store. Local newlyweds Aisling O’Leary and Forbes Kelly embark on a new adventure, opening their first store together. Revel Clonakilty is a concept store and coffee bar, with a Hygge inspired interior. It opened on the 16th March in a […]

4 years ago

The Leaving Certificate State Examinations are to see a bit of a makeover in the coming years. After two years of less than conventional state exams due to the pandemic, there are set to be significant changes made to the Leaving Cert. These changes will be phased in over a few years, with there to […]

4 years ago

This will be the seventh McHughs café in Ireland, and the sixth in Mayo. After much teasing on Instagram, McHughs launch their sixth Mayo café on 29th March in Ballyhanius. As with the other McHughs cafés the Ballyhanius spot will serve their classic tea, coffee, signature sambos, and scones. According to their website, customers need […]

4 years ago

Doh way! Exciting news for Limerick pizza lovers, Doh has begun work on their Castletroy location. Doh Pizza opened the doors of their O’Connell Street location in December 2020, a brave decision amid the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the challenging time it launched, Doh has been going from strength to strength, enticing […]

4 years ago

Bray will miss this beloved entrepreneur and community man. We were sorry to hear of the death of local businessman Joe Duggan this week; the 91 year old sadly passed away in his sleep on Monday. Duggan’s family business owns several Bray restaurants and bars, including Platform Pizza, the Martello, the Harbour, Joe’s Chicken, Box […]

4 years ago

Derry Girls is back for its final season and we aren’t ready for it. After a long, looooong wait (2 years, 7 months, and 1 global pandemic but who’s counting) the third and final season of Derry Girls is almost upon us. Cast members dropped the official trailer on Instagram today, and you can bet […]

4 years ago

Just in time for Paddy’s weekend! After teasing followers on Instagram of their arrival at the end of December, Nanny’s of Duleek is finally here. The classic Irish bar opened this week, just in time for St. Patrick’s weekend, and they’re kicking things off with a bang, having live music and entertainment for the occasion. […]

4 years ago

The Irish “Greatest Showman” has taken his final bow. Growing up in early 2000s Dublin, I saw the name Duffy’s Circus everywhere. The circus set up most years near my house in Goatstown, and I secretly think our cat (Duffy) was named after it. It was a name known to all of my friends – […]

4 years ago

This includes all the Pats, Patricks, Patricias… Were you named after our Patron saint? Well, lucky you, because Baker Boys Sligo is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by gifting all the Paddys out there a free coffee. As long as you bring along some ID, all the Patricias, Pats, Patricks, Paddys are in for a free […]

4 years ago

Looking for the pawfect event for you and your pet this Paddy’s Day? Look no further than the Pawrade at The Avon. Let’s be real, this Paddy’s Day is going to be absolutely mental. Two years of no celebrations means people are going to let loose and go a bit wild, and while that’s great […]

4 years ago

For all your food platter essentials, Platter by Lu has got you covered. Hosting a party, or just love to treat yourself to a cheese platter? You can now get all the essentials for such a board at Platter by Lu, who just opened a brand new store at The Malthouse in Trim, County Meath, […]

4 years ago

After nearly a year in business, Ron D’s is taking a well deserved break. Ron D’s grilled sandwich shop opened just under a year ago at The Ballydehob Community Hall in West Cork. They open every Wednesday from 12:30pm, doing a range of toasties, along with some sweet treats including donuts, cookies, and pies. The […]

4 years ago

We love a spice bag, so we do. As a country, we take our takeaways seriously. The Just Eat Takeaway Awards 2021 just proved how much love the Irish people have for their local chipper or pizzeria. Hosted by the amazing and hilarious Joanne McNally, one by one Ireland’s favourite takeaways were revealed. The categories […]

4 years ago

Crisp Gate is here and we’re not sure we claim this energy to be honest… Jamie Dornan is the man of the hour; his most recent film Belfast has been nominated for countless awards, including several Oscars. We’re a big fan of Jamie in Ireland – last month he was even crowned as the celebrity […]

5 years ago

After a long nine weeks, Aye Cork reopens on Friday! Like many other restaurants and bars at Christmas time, Aye in Cork decided to close for the foreseeable future after a staff member tested positive. What was initially meant to be a short-term thing became “a small hibernation” as the Cork spot extended their closure. […]

5 years ago

A mask can now be exchanged for a pint – if that’s not a full circle moment, I don’t know what is. With the requirement for face masks in most settings ending as of today, 28th February, you might be wondering what to do with all the ones you accrued in the last two years. […]

5 years ago

It’s the end of a very strange (some might even say unprecedented) era. Two weeks ago NPHET recommended an end to mandatory face masks in Ireland. Government accepted this advice, and as of today, 28th February, it is no longer mandatory to wear face masks in hospitality sectors, as well as in schools, shops, and […]

5 years ago