Sound: The Fontaines D.C.
As Fontaines DC get set to rock Slane next summer, we look back to 2019 when they were riding the wave of hefty critical acclaim for their debut album Dogrel
The Dead Rabbit Hops Across The Atlantic
The crew behind The Dead Rabbit are joining forces with Mark Moriarty Studio for three exclusive evenings this September.
The View From the Top: Meet Electric Picnic’s New Power Deck
Discover the new Flogas Power Deck at Electric Picnic, offering elevated views of the main stage while renewable energy powers the festival's biggest performances.
New Island Books Marks 30 Years of Are You Somebody? With Free Programme of Events
Inspired by Nuala O'Faolain's memoir, a free programme of events celebrates memoir writing and women's voices in Irish literature.
Sensinema is Bringing a More Inclusive Kind of Outdoor Cinema to Dublin this September
Sensinema brings inclusive outdoor cinema to Dublin this September, screening Song of the Sea and The Secret of Kells in two city parks.
Crisps & Craic At The Bernard Shaw This Weekend!
Whether you’re a salt and vinegar loyalist or a tasty cheese and onion devotee, the festival is every crisp lover’s dream.
Blindboy’s World Comes to Life at the Abbey Theatre
Blindboy’s Animals comes to the Abbey Theatre this September. Discover the bizarre, surreal production featuring Pat Shortt and an unforgettable cast.
Smirnoff Sound Nation Is Bringing Its Biggest-Ever Electric Picnic Line-Up to Stradbally
Smirnoff Sound Nation returns to Electric Picnic 2026 with its biggest line-up yet, haptic suits, Irish talent and more.
West Cork Meets Dublin – Gloria Osteria X Restaurant Chestnut
Get set for a one-night-only dinner that brings a sensational taste of flavoursome West Cork to the capital.
Ah Rosé!
Amy Huberman has expanded her Ah Wines range to include a laid-back French pink that’s ideal for summer tippling.
How Irish Game Rules Could Change Online Casino Choice
The licensing system has already moved forward in 2026, with GRAI opening applications for remote betting, remote betting intermediary and in-person betting licences on 9 February
Changing Times at The Swan
Pub anoraks will be keenly aware that strictly speaking The Swan Bar predates the Victorian era by some two hundred years.
What actually changed the day Ireland’s new betting licences took effect?
2026 saw a sudden shift in betting in Ireland, but not quite the one reported in the press. The first remote-betting licences under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
Tap Talks Wants You to Put Down Your Phone and Start Talking
Tap Talks brings big ideas, expert speakers and real conversation to Dublin pubs, with a new series exploring AI, the internet, medicine and more.
Dublin Comedy Festival Is Bringing a Month of Laughs Across the City
Dublin Comedy Festival brings 27+ shows and 20+ comedians to venues across Dublin this September, with tickets from €17.
Why Dublin’s Style Scene Still Shops Across the Irish Sea
Why Dublin shoppers still look to UK stores for fashion, beauty, shoes and hard-to-find pieces, despite the extra delivery and returns hassle.
Fields of Gold – Sunflowers At Barberstown Castle
The field is open daily from 9am–6pm and from 11am on Sundays, as long as the blooms last, weather permitting.
A Taste of The Atlantic From Dingle
The new expression offers fans of the world-beating gin a taste of the refreshing Wild Atlantic Way without leaving their gaff.