Dublin Port is Ireland’s busiest port, handling €165 billion worth of freight and 1.6 million passengers annually. This unique bus tour offers visitors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the vital operations that keep Dublin City – and our country – connected to the world, ensuring Irish goods reach global markets and essential imports arrive on […] Read more …
When Karthik Thiru came to Ireland 15 years ago, little did he know he’d be opening up the island’s first-ever award-winning dosa truck. For those who are unfamiliar with this delicious South Indian breakfast dish, a dosa is a light, crispy pancake made with fermented rice and lentil batter. Fillings include anything from the classic spiced potatoes to curried […] Read more …
Stewart Lee will perform his new comedy show Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf in Dublin in June 2026. Following the sell-out of his 3Olympia Theatre performance on 1 June, an additional date has been announced for the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 2 June 2026. Tickets, priced from €61.40 to €66.40 plus booking fees, will […] Read more …
The latest production of classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is heading to Dublin. John Byrne meets Matthew Woodyatt, who plays the iconic lead role of Tevye. Spectacular is a word that’s often overused. Especially in the hyperbolic world of entertainment. But when it comes to the current revival of Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and […] Read more …
Male and female swimmers will compete in separate events, with time handicaps applied at the start to give everyone an equal chance of winning. It follows up on the first ever swimming race from the new Docklands facility in July, which raised €4,000 for charity partners, the RNLI and the Tiglin Lighthouse Homeless Cafe. The new 2km […] Read more …
Dishdash, the first full-service Middle Eastern restaurant in Silicon Valley, will soon open a Dublin location, the restaurant announced. Emad Ibrahim and Nadiah Mshasha opened the first Dishdash location in Sunnyvale in 2001. Since then, they opened up five locations around the South Bay in Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, and Cupertino, which includes fast casual […] Read more …
If you’re the kind of person that loves saying ‘feels like Spain’ then do I have the list for you. Not everyone gets to bugger off to Barcelona on a Wednesday. Sometimes, your boss says no to the annual leave request or your bank balance says absolutely not to the Ryanair fare, and your soul […] Read more …
To almost all parents and children, August heralds a new workload in the form of the new school year, but August in Dublin is much more than just an bad omen, when you look past the worry of new uniforms, books and the like, you’ll see how many cool and interesting things you and your […] Read more …
Dublin’s ties with Liverpool will be celebrated with the city’s first ever ‘The Beatles Weekend’ later this month. The inaugural celebration of The Fab Four will take place from 22-24 August at a number of venues across the capital. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam said: “We have a long-standing twinning relationship with […] Read more …
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has unveiled a bespoke Fiddler on the Roof pop-up experience at this year’s Dublin Horse Show, celebrating the return of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. Fresh from its triumphant win at the 2025 Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, Best Set Design, and Best Sound Design, the critically acclaimed […] Read more …
Oasis fans in Dublin are all set for getting their hands on official band merchandise in time for the upcoming, much anticipated gigs in the city in a fortnights time. The shop will be open from Monday, August 4, until Sunday, August 17 – the day of the second Oasis gig in Croke Park. The shop will be […] Read more …
When the hopeful production team put out a casting call for talent for this show, little did they imagine they would get over 2,000 audition tapes and would have to whittle those down to a final 160 to call for audition. The talent in Little Shop of Horrors is outstanding, and the cast of 17 […] Read more …
Dublin, the capital and the largest city in Ireland, has become a very popular city year-round. The infrastructure is all you would expect from a popular city and the rural nature of the country means there are also plenty of day trips, especially from spring onwards. If you want winter sun, Dublin is not for […] Read more …
Oh, the Deadwood Stage is a-rollin’ up Misery Hill. Yep, the much-loved musical Calamity Jane is heading to Dublin and John Byrne talks to the show’s star, West End legend Carrie Hope Fletcher. Now you’re talkin’! There have been some amazing shows at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin over the years – but […] Read more …
Little Shop of Horrors, the delightfully macabre musical comedy by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, first premiered on the Off-Broadway stage in 1982, quickly becoming a cult sensation. Now, Irish audiences will have the opportunity to see this musical in a landmark production produced in-house by Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in partnership with TheatreworX. This production […] Read more …
Outdoor dining can often be a short lived luxury in Ireland but when the weather lines up it can always be one of the highlights of the year. With some of the best landscapes in the world, evening meals across the country can be elevated to another level of fine-dining experience and there is no […] Read more …
The 2025 RDS Dublin Horse Show returns from August 6th-10th, celebrating 150 years of the Show. A much anticipated highlight of the show, the Best Dressed Competition, sponsored by Poretti will take place on Thursday August 7th on the vibrant Band Lawn of the RDS. Traditionally referred to as Ladies Day, the Best Dressed Competition has evolved into […] Read more …
Style in the City will be 8 Saturdays of fashion, flair, and fun that will light up both sides of the Liffey! Whether you’re a fashion fanatic, a curious shopper, or just love a good time in town, this is the ultimate style destination for you. Each week, we bring something fresh, fabulous, and totally free to […] Read more …
Dublin City Council has announced the completion of the Quayside Project on North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, a flagship initiative delivering a new Docklands Office and a state-of-the-art City Council Water Sports Centre. Over the coming weeks, both facilities will undergo final commissioning and fit-out works, with full operations expected to commence shortly thereafter. In […] Read more …
A new pilot project is giving some of its youngest residents a powerful tool for change – Minecraft Part of the Smart Docklands Pilot Call 2024 projects, Craft My Street addresses the topic of community development by delivering workshops to schools in Dublin. A total of 139 students participated and 54 ideas were designed in Minecraft. This […] Read more …
NAC Masters and Swim Ireland are delighted to announce the return of the Original Dublin Docklands Cups race to its traditional home on the Lower Liffey on the evening of the 18th of July 2025. This summer evening race traces its history back nearly a quarter of a century and began as a cooperation between the Dublin Docklands […] Read more …
A sodden summer evening and I’m back down at Three Locks Square on a reviewing mission for the second time in less than a year. The last time it was to eat oysters, burgers and a — frankly ridiculous — potato ice cream with caviar, a dish with more than a whiff of ‘end of days’ […] Read more …
Head of conservation education Niamh Potter told Moncrieff that while the grounds are currently in the midst of school tour season, the busy period will continue right through the summer. “Once we finish with our teachers, we dust ourselves off and we get ready for four weeks of summer camps with seven-to-12-year-olds,” she said. “They […] Read more …
The Wright Group has secured planning permission to transform chef Dylan McGrath’s former Rustic Stone restaurant in Dublin into a gastropub. The permission, granted by Dublin City Council to Mink Fusion Ltd, comes 10 months after Mr McGrath closed Rustic Stone and Brasserie Sixty Six, both located on South Great Georges Street. At the time […] Read more …
Pride Month is officially here, and Dublin is buzzing with events and activities over the coming weeks. Whether you’re in the mood to celebrate, catch up with friends, enjoy some great food, or focus on self-care, there’s something happening every weekend to keep your spirits high. Dublin Pride Parade: The main event! Join thousands as […] Read more …
If you don’t follow my page you might not know that my life became infinitely more joyful this year because we rescued a puppy, Luan, from Wicklow Animal Welfare. As a result, the last few months have introduced a whole new subsection on my usual hunt to find the best places to eat in Dublin. […] Read more …
Wonderful seafood, compulsory spice bags, pubs to lose hours in, and more Dublin essentials. There’s nothing wrong with going to Dublin and beelining for the Guinness Storehouse. After all, Ireland’s capital has a reputation for a good time, and its 700-odd pubs pour some of the finest pints in the world. But you’d be missing […] Read more …
An all Irish cast has been unveiled for the upcoming production of the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The show will have its Irish premiere this summer, running from Friday July 25 to Saturday August 9. This will mark the first full-scale musical theatre production produced in-house by […] Read more …
Getting tired of park runs? Ready to take your running to the next level? Then it might be time for a real challenge. Register now for the Docklands 5k, happening Thursday, July 10th, and experience a race along Dublin’s stunning waterfront. The Docklands 5k, organised by the runners from Irishtown’s Crusaders Athletic Club, is a […] Read more …
Following the success of last year’s Shorelines exhibition, the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club (DPSC) returns to the Dublin Port Substation at withShorelines II, to celebrate the sea, the city, and the spaces where they meet. Featuring entirely new work created for this exhibition, it continues the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club’s artistic exploration of Dublin’s maritime […] Read more …
Michael McIntyre will bring his new show MAGNIFICENT to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre stage on September 4 and 5, 2025. The tour will follow the British comedian’s Big World Tour, which started in 2017 and finished in 2020. As stated by a press release “much has happened in the five years since his last tour […] Read more …
Drinks company Aperol has announced a four-day summer event, turning Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock into a “shimmering stage of sunshine, spritz and sparkle”. A giant disco ball will take centre stage for Aperidisco at Charlotte Quay, a weekend-long celebration of “music, movement and Italian joy” from Thursday, June 5th, until Sunday, June 8th. Find out […] Read more …
Discover the operations in the hardworking heart of Dublin, with our 2025 bus tour season. Dublin Port is Ireland’s busiest port, handling €165 billion worth of freight and 1.6 million passengers annually. This unique bus tour offers visitors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the vital operations that keep Dublin City – and our country – […] Read more …
A new water sports centre is set to partially open just in time for summer in the heart of Dublin city. The €18m Docklands Water Sports Centre is situated at Custom House Quay — a great location that boasts a short walk from O’Connell Bridge and great transport links. Find out more here.
29 apartments have been officially launched by Dublin City Council at Orr’s Square on Clanbrassil St in Dublin 8. The scheme comprises a mix of 1 and 2 bed apartments, including 4 duplexes and a ground floor community unit. It is being managed by The Iveagh Trust on behalf of Dublin City Council and was […] Read more …
Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn and Miss Saigon is on its way back to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. This exciting new production will play from 13-17 January 2026 and tickets priced from €33.20 will go on sale on Friday 2nd May at 9am through Ticketmaster.
Dream Point, Ireland’s first multi-room immersive “world of dreams”, officially opens its doors in Dublin’s Docklands today. Spanning 21,000 square feet and created with a €3 million investment, the high-spec Dream Point is a “one-of-a-kind experience designed to spark creativity, joy and wonder in every guest”. It invites “families, friends and fun-seekers of all ages […] Read more …
Today, St.Bridget was chartered to ferry cruise-goers to and from Norwegian Pearl during its anchorage visit off Dun Laoghaire Harbour, from where it otherwise routinely operates cruises, among them to Howth Harbour. Prior to its Dublin call, the superyacht, built only last year by the Rossinavi shipyard in Viareggio-Lucca, Italy, had anchored off Lambay before […] Read more …
The West End smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is rolling into the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for the very first time in Ireland, from May 27 to June 14 – and it’s bringing serious rock ‘n’ roll fire with it. From the small-town streets of Nutbush, Tennessee, to the glittering heights of […] Read more …
A new report from SumUp, the leading global financial technology company, has revealed the most underrated hotspots in Ireland – with 14 Henrietta Street to emerge as Ireland’s most underrated hotspot! Do you even recognise that location? The study considered various metrics such as number of reviews, tourist traffic per landmark, and the cost of public […] Read more …
For nearly a century, an elegant hotel built in 1883 on the eastern edge ofDublin by the London and North Western Railway Company served travelers arriving at and departing from its grand terminus at the city’s North Wall Quay. But in the mid-20th century, the fortunes of the station—and the hotel—waned as private automobiles and […] Read more …
Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind the iconic PlayStation gaming brand, announced it will open a new office in Dublin, with plans to hire 100 employees to staff the new operation. As well as being the console manufacturer behind the PS5, PlayStation is renowned for its blockbuster games like God of War, Horizon, The Last […] Read more …
The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century. ’The Washington Post says, ‘It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. ’And Entertainment Weekly raves, ‘Grade A:the funniest musical of all time. ”It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical. […] Read more …
The finalists of the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland programme have been revealed, with the 24 shortlisted entrepreneurs spanning a range of sectors including consumer, technology, media, health, life sciences, manufacturing, and financial services. Collectively, this group of business leaders are already generating annual revenues approaching €1 billion and employing over 4,000 people. […] Read more …
Sugababes, one of the most successful British girl bands of the 21st century, will be performing their hits at Dublin’s 3Arena this Sunday, April 20. Since their formation in 1998 they have scored six Number One singles, had millions of global sales and multiple multi-platinum albums. Their recent comeback – as the original line-up of […] Read more …
TUES. 8TH – SAT. 12TH APRIL 2025 – AMBASSADOR THEATRE Following a sell-out show in Liberty Hall in 2024 where it received standing ovations, Gary Brown’s new musical play DOCKERS comes to The Ambassador Theatre Dublin for a limited run only from Tuesday, 8th to Saturday, 12th April 2025. DOCKERS is Gary Brown’s fifth play. […] Read more …
Almost 12,000 participants take to the streets of Dublin for inaugural event The inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon took place on Sunday with just under 12,000 participants clocking up 13.1 miles around the northside of the city. The event got under way on O’Connell Street, bringing racers through Ballybough, Drumcondra, Beaumont, Artane and Raheny before […] Read more …
favourite memories of time spent in Dublin City, or ‘town’ as many Dubs like to call it! ‘Memories Made in Dublin City’ is a campaign by the Lord Mayor and Dublin City Council. It invites people from across Dublin City, around Ireland and all over the world to share their special memories. Find out more […] Read more …
The inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon takes place 30th March. The brand new race will take over much of the northside of the city, taking a vastly different route to its bigger brother in October. Find out more here.
A Dublin city librarian has described this year’s choice for the One Dublin One Book initiative as “something for everybody”. The special anthology ‘Dublin, Written In Our Hearts’ was chosen last month as the book to celebrate the 20th anniversary of One Dublin One Book. The anthology was commissioned by Dublin City Council and features […] Read more …
This is the first Youth international to take place since March 2023, when Ireland took on England in a dual-nations following a training camp in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The last Elite international, when Ireland met Ukraine, took place in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, in April 2024, also following a training camp. Ireland last met Wales in […] Read more …
A 200 seater ‘Baby Vicar’ entertainment venue for Dublin’s docklands “will bring light and life to a dark place”. That is according to the businessman most associated with the rejuvenation of Dublin’s docklands, Harry Crosbie in a letter accompanying his plans for a 4-star 35 bedroom hotel and the ‘Baby Vicar’ venue at Hanover Quay […] Read more …
Ferry and coastal excursion tour operators were among the companies that took part in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ events held in France this week, writes Jehan Ashmore. Of the 11 companies, three were marine leisure-based operators, which participated in the events hosted by Tourism Ireland in the southwestern cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse. The […] Read more …
Dublin City Council libraries have introduced a device to help tackle winter blues and Seasonal Affected Disorder. The luminous panels, known as Lightboxes, are said to lift moods, boost alertness and help people feel energised and are being introduced as part of the Healthy Ireland programme. The devices, which can be used in the libraries […] Read more …
THE IRISH ARM of US tech giant Google has lodged plans for a large public mural across seven storeys at its European HQ in Dublin that would incorporate interactive and virtual elements through Google’s own modern technology and AI tools. In the planning application, Google Ireland Ltd is seeking planning permission for the 705 sqm ‘Urban Growth’ mural, at the […] Read more …
Yahoo has officially opened its new Dublin office in the EXO building in The Dublin Docklands. The company, which has been operating in Dublin for the past 29 years, said its new office will further enhance its services across its corporate functions globally, in Ireland, and across Europe. Yahoo said it will use the 3,317 […] Read more …
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and TheatreworX Productions presents All-New production of Little Shop of Horrors at The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from July 25 August 9. This beloved musical, packed with unforgettable songs and quirky characters, is set to bloom like never before! This Broadway and Hollywood favourite has captivated theatregoers for over 30 years. […] Read more …
Whether you’re a born-and-bred Dubliner, or want to retrace the footsteps of your ancestors, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an inspirational day-out for visitors and locals alike. Tucked away in the vaults of the historic CHQ Building in Dublin’s Docklands, EPIC museum continues to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. As a […] Read more …
The new season of Ireland’s Fittest Family is returning to screens this weekend after it was postponed following the death of one of its participants. The 12th season of the programme was originally scheduled to air last October but the broadcast was delayed after a participant passed away following the completion of filming. RTÉ said […] Read more …
If you’d ever dreamed of being on the stage in a hit musical, then now’s your chance as the Bord Gais Energy Theatre has launched an open casting call for its upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. The Irish group, TheatreworX Productions, will be co-producing this adaptation, with their CEO Claire Tighe directing the show, […] Read more …
The Grand Canal Dock Residents Association(GCDRA) has cooked up a plan to turn the historic Graving Docks into the city’s next big thing. The Grand Canal basin in Dublin, long a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage, is on the brink of a transformation. GCDRA is leading the charge, calling on Waterways Ireland to implement […] Read more …
Entries for the new Dublin City Half Marathon will open on Wednesday at 12pm. The event, which is being organised by Dublin Marathon in conjunction with Dublin City Council, will take place on March 30th. The race will start on O’Connell Street with the proposed route taking in Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St […] Read more …
The company that operates the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin has reported an increase in earnings for last year on the back of several high-profile productions including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King which saw over half a million people attend shows at the theatre. Recently filed accounts for Crownway Entertainment Limited […] Read more …
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission to convert a permitted seven-storey office development in Dublin’s docklands into a 496-bed space tourist hostel. The planning authority has given the green light to Patrick Crean’s Marlet Group for the scheme at Martin’s Terrace, Dublin 2 and adjoining lands at the corner of Macken Street and the […] Read more …
Smart Docklands is delighted to announce the winners of its first Call for Pilots. The programme is delivered in partnership between Dublin City Council and the CONNECT Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin Smart Docklands is one of Dublin’s flagship smart districts – a unique collaboration across academia, industry and […] Read more …
National College of Ireland’s campus has been buzzing with excitement over the amazing ideas that were put forward during the NASA Space Apps Challenge that the College hosted for the second time, acting as Dublin Mission Control. Runtime Terror has just been announced as this year’s Dublin Mission Control NASA Space Apps Challenge Global Nominee. […] Read more …
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre unveiled its spectacular 2025 season, packed with an exciting line-up of shows and exclusive events set to take the stage throughout next year. The 2025 season will feature the very best of Irish theatre, magnificent musicals and opera, engaging talks, and one-of-a-kind events as well as emotional drama, electrifying live music […] Read more …
Bord Gáis Energy has renewed its sponsorship of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin for another 10 years. The new 10-year partnership with Crownway Entertainment Limited will see Bord Gáis Energy continue its role as the venue’s naming rights sponsor of the country’s biggest fixed-seat theatre. Bord Gáis Energy has sponsored the theatre since […] Read more …
The Millennium Tower, designed by architects O’Mahony Pike, in the heart of Dublin’s docklands is wearing well, settling into its milieu as it was envisioned. The penthouse has come to the market and is, according to agent Owen Reilly, the highest apartment currently for sale in Ireland, with an asking price of €2 million. Built by Zoe Developments in […] Read more …
From the Dublin docklands to the Global hackathon: NCI celebrates the Dublin NASA Space Apps Challenge Global Nominee National College of Ireland’s campus has been buzzing with excitement over the amazing ideas that were put forward during the NASA Space Apps Challenge that the College hosted for the second time, acting as Dublin Mission Control.Runtime Terror has […] Read more …
It’s that time of year again – the Christmas lights are glimmering in Dublin and the Late Late Toy Show is just around the corner. Is there a Christmas pantomime on the horizon? Oh, yes there is! Whether it’s the city centre, Ballymun, Dún Laoghaire or Tallaght, there’s definitely one near you from this weekend […] Read more …
From handmade pasta workshops to an Egyptian falafel pop-up, the next two weeks of November will see plenty of fantastic food & drink events taking place in Dublin. We’ve rounded up our top picks of what to book this month for a unique experience that you can really savour… Dumpling Rolling Masterclass @ Lucky Tortoise, […] Read more …
It’s time to get those skates on! Winter is coming, which means ice skating season is nearly here – with ice rinks and trails opening across the country our interactive map and guide will help you plan your next adventure. Quick reference guide Season dates: Most rinks open November – January 5, with some until January […] Read more …
Robbie Williams is coming to Dublin. Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated tour for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the UK, Ireland and Europe next summer, including a show at Croke Park on Saturday 23rd August. Elbow are special guests. The ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025’ tour will open in […] Read more …
GAA-based projects are set to benefit to the tune of approximately €50m following today’s announcement of multiple multi-million euro grants under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund. In a pre-election bonanza totalling €173m across all sporting codes, one of the biggest winners will be Cavan GAA – albeit the €19m earmarked for the Cavan Regional […] Read more …
A Dublin artist, who once lived on an man-made island in the Liffey for a week, has taken a deeper dive into the history of the river and its bridges. The Liffey has always influenced generations of Dubliners and even had a direct influence on the naming of the city – Áth Cliath, the hurdled […] Read more …
The event will be an immersive experience, perfect for friends and loved ones to come together and create unforgettable memories. Dublin Zoo will be hosting the first-ever adults-only Wild Lights event for the perfect date night or a magical evening with friends this Halloween. You can embark on “A Journey Through Time” to discover […] Read more …
“She is what courage is all about,” declared Colin Farrell as he pushed his dear friend Emma Fogarty over the Irish Life Dublin Marathon finish line. As well as reaching the 42.2km mark, the Hollywood actor, along with Ms Fogarty, hit a major milestone, raising more than €700,000 for Debra Ireland. The charity supports those […] Read more …
Dublin’s north east inner city communities, their children and even their dogs will get together over the coming days to celebrate one of Ireland’s greatest exports, the festival of Halloween! Dublin’s north east inner city is set to welcome a spooktacular series of events as the Big Scream Festival rolls into town. This frightful feast […] Read more …
Dockers and Demons and Finglas Fright Night among family-friendly local events. Given that it originated here thousands of years ago as the pagan festival of Samhain, it’s fair to say we do Halloween better than most. But outside of the trick-or-treating and the large events such as the Bram Stoker Festival, there are lots of […] Read more …
A few years ago, when trying to buy a house, I focused my search on Dublin’s north inner city. I viewed homes on Bayview Avenue, Hawthorn Terrace, St Mary’s Road. Despite stretching my budget as far as I could, I was outbid for a beautiful Victorian on St Brigid’s Avenue. But it was when I […] Read more …
Irish fashion designers have “few places to even showcase your work”, according to one of the founding members of Dublin Independent Fashion Week. The event returns to Dublin’s Smock Alley this November, with three times the number of designers taking part compared to last year. Ríon Hannora, originally from Cork, is one of the founding […] Read more …
For the first time in its 175 year history, the acclaimed STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in November 2024 with a full-length classic production of Swan Lake. All performances are accompanied by the RTE Orchestra. Based at the stunning Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, this […] Read more …
An Irish doctor has won a European award for research paving the way for improvements in the detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Adam Dyer is a specialist registrar in geriatric medicine and a clinical academic training fellow at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) and Trinity College Dublin. He has just received a major European award for […] Read more …
London’s renowned defamation specialist firm Schillings is to expand its operations to Ireland with a new Dublin office. The multi-disciplinary reputation, privacy and security consultancy currently has a headquarters in London, an office in Miami and a strategic alliance with law firms Clare Locke in the US and Giles George in Australia. Partners Ben Hobbs […] Read more …
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission to convert a permitted seven-storey office development in Dublin’s docklands into a 496-bed tourist hostel. The planning authority has given the green light to Patrick Crean’s Marlet Group for the scheme at Martin’s Terrace, Dublin 2, and adjoining lands at the corner of Macken Street and the newly-realigned […] Read more …
Works will begin on a transformative project at the Hellfire in the Dublin Mountains which will offer a “range of exciting amenities and activities”. Conservation works officially began on Tuesday, September 17, which will see Hellfire transform into a “captivating destination for leisure, tourism, and cultural experiences”. South Dublin County Council Mayor Cllr Baby Pereppadan […] Read more …
Dublin Port is celebrating the opening of a new greenway with views of Clontarf and Bull Island. The greenway is now open to the public, and the company is planning an official launch event next week. The Dublin Port Greenway project will offer pedestrians and cyclists access to the port which was previously not accessible […] Read more …
Chargebee, which provides subscription billing and revenue growth management solutions, has announced the opening of a new office in Dublin and the creation of 50 jobs over the next three years. The company said the new Dublin office marks a significant milestone in its international expansion and reinforces its commitment to its thriving European customer […] Read more …
Clear skies forecast allowing people to see ‘bite’ taken out of harvest moon’s top edge Clear skies in the early hours of Wednesday morning are set to afford star gazers a rare sighting of a partial eclipse of a supermoon which is also a harvest moon. The eclipse will last for just over an hour […] Read more …
Work is under way to identify the origins of three historic shipwrecks that were discovered on Portmarnock Strand in Dublin over the summer. The wrecks were exposed due to a shifting sandbank, which also exposed another wreck, which has not been visible for seven years. The National Monuments Service (NMS), which is responsible for recording […] Read more …
Olé chants had started to spread across the Terminal 2 arrival gate at Dublin Airport long before Team Ireland’s Paralympic athletes emerged on Monday afternoon. Children lined the barriers with tricolours and banners for Teams Katie, Ellen and Orla, eager to give the athletes a well-earned hero’s welcome. Cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy couldn’t be blamed for […] Read more …
Inbound private traffic ban to allow for construction of new Clontarf-to-city centre cycle route is lifted A ban introduced two years ago on cars travelling into Dublin city on North Strand Road, one of the busiest routes on the northside, was finally lifted on Sunday. The one-way system was put in place in August 2022 […] Read more …
The Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival will turn the village into the must-visit destination for “toe-tapping live music, seafood, and free family activities.” The event taking place from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 is a “vibrant celebration of our deep-rooted maritime heritage.” It is set to have something for […] Read more …
In some of the most eagerly anticipated gigs of the summer, Coldplay bring the Music Of The Spheres World Tour to Dublin’s Croke Park for four nights, from Thursday, August 29. Since the first Music Of The Spheres World Tour date in March 2022, it has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. They […] Read more …
A fresh nightclub event exclusively for the 35 and over crowd is set to kick off in Dublin next week. ‘Let’s Dance’ will be a weekly fixture at SoHo on D’Olier Street, promising a comfortable and stylish clubbing experience. Taking place every Saturday night from 5.30pm until 10.30pm, attendees can enjoy a full night of dancing and […] Read more …
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s WICKED imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the […] Read more …
There will be a famous visitor at Dundrum Town Centre next weekend. It is an iconic car from the early James Bond movies, the Aston Martin DB 5, that will be making an appearance at the shopping centre. Why will the car of Sean Connery’s Bond be in attendance? It is one of the vehicles […] Read more …
A man from Finglas, Dublin, has undertaken a remarkable journey to support his best friend, who was diagnosed with the life-altering Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at just 26 years old. Liam Elmes (26) has set out on an ambitious trek from Canada to Colombia, aiming to raise significant funds for his friend Luke Lawes, whose […] Read more …
Analysis: The Irish success stories at the Paris Games show why investment in our elite-level athletes must continue to grow It’s the time-honoured question after every Olympic Games: how do you measure the value of an Olympic medal? For Ireland, Paris 2024 was the country’s most successful ever Games: seven medals, four gold, three bronze, 26 top-10 finishes, all […] Read more …