Dublin

If you were one of the 40.7 million people who Netflix claim streamed the latest series of their smash hit sci-fi Stranger Things, you will no doubt know that ice-cream is very important to the plot. Set in Hawkins, Indiana in the 80's,…

Every city has a secret park, an oasis of green and seclusion not generally noticed by the locals and totally overlooked by tourists. In Dublin that elusive park is Iveagh Gardens. It is located behind and surrounded by Earlsfort Terrace,…

Tourism Ireland welcomed the visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Ireland, stating it was good news for tourism and a unique opportunity to convince potential Dutch holidaymakers to visit the Emerald Isle.…

Wine company JN Wine are launching a new JN Academy to teach blossoming oenophiles and journeyed down to Dublin's Olesya's Wine Bar to promote the service. Taking place last night (June 5), the event saw patrons being served samples of the…

This Friday (May 10) will see the opening on Dublin’s Capel Street of The Virgin Mary, serving exclusively alcohol free beers, wines and spirits. According to trade magazine The Spirits Business, the new pub is aiming to capitalise on the…

Three open air summer concerts have been announced for Dun Laoghaire Pier on the June Bank Holiday Weekend. Deacon Blue will be supported by Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) and Stereo MCs on Friday, May 31. Madness will headline on Saturday, June 1…

Following their sensational sold out shows last year at Malahide Castle and the RDS, Nile Rodgers & Chic are returning to Dublin this summer with special guests Kaiser Chiefs. The legendary band will bring their spectacular live show to…

Taking place in Dublin from March 14 - 18, St. Patrick’s Festival is set to celebrate Ireland’s rich culture and heritage with a host of terrific events. With over 3000 participants – including dancers, poets, musicians – the festival will…

St. Patrick’s Day is when everyone in the world wants to be Irish. After all, we are a country bursting with creative energy, ideas and enthusiasm. These traits will be on display during this year’s St Patrick’s Festival, taking place in…

The inaugural Hainan Airlines flight from Shenzhen, in south-eastern China, to Dublin landed in Ireland earlier today (February 25). This is the second service from Mainland China to Ireland – with Hainan already operating a service from…

The brand-new Thrive Festival is set to take place March 30 - 31 in Dublin's iconic Convention Centre. Organisers say the event is for everyone who is interested in health and well-being.  Attendees will hear from the most interesting…

For the fourth year in a row, some of Dublin’s best-known buildings are lighting up in red to mark the 2019 Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Pig - which officially begins tomorrow, February 5. The illumination has been organised…

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S) has announced details of its 2019 Artistic Programme. The line-up was officially launched by Mark O'Kelly, Head of Painting at the National College of Art, at a special event on Friday, February 1. An…

Saints come in all shapes, semblances, devotion and demeanour but rarely, yet undeservedly, is anyone revered because of his or her relationship with shared love and marriage. Valentine, officially San Valentino of Terni in Italy, he of…

Dublin has been named by holiday booking website TravelSupermarket as the 22nd healthiest city in the World. The website analysed a number of factors, ranging from health food shops and vegan option restaurants to green space and sunlight…