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Mexico’s Day of the Dead Party Takes Over Dublin’s Button Factory This Sunday
This Sunday (November 2nd), Dublin’s Button Factory will transform into a slice of Mexico for Día de Muertos — the Day of the Dead , one of Mexico’s most celebrated and well-known traditions. But despite the spooky name, it’s not Halloween 2.0. It’s a joyful celebration of loved ones who’ve passed, filled with music, dancing, and food. Expect live Latin music from La Maria Band and Johnny Charro Dublin , plus dance performances from AMDIE’s Blue Mist show and Calpulli Mic

John McGarry
Oct 311 min read


La Peniche- The Restaurant That Will Float Your Boat
Before stepping aboard La Peniche , the best thing I’d ever eaten on a boat was a packet of Rancheros and a Mars Delight (RIP) on the...

John McGarry
Aug 271 min read


The First Pint Standing: Molloys, Dublin’s Early House
We all know there’s something beautifully Irish about sipping a pint while everyone else is brushing their teeth. Welcome to Dublin’s...

John McGarry
Jul 41 min read


The Top 3 Free Activities In Dublin This Summer
Summer’s approaching, and remember when you used to sit on a bike outside the local Mace for hours or ring strangers’ doorbells for the...

John McGarry
Jul 21 min read


The Top Five Best Saunas in Ireland
In Ireland, trends become full-blown personality traits. Doughnuts in 2015, queues for pizza in 2020 to present — now we’re all about...

John McGarry
Jun 251 min read


The Top Five Best Outdoor Activities in Ireland
Summer is finally here and — whisper it — the weather’s been suspiciously decent. We’re not saying break out the BBQ just yet, but it’s...

John McGarry
Jun 192 min read


Billy Ocean, Tiffany & a Time Machine – This Bank Holiday Weekend Is Sorted!
Looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend? Get yourself down to the Rewind Festival in St. Anne’s Park! Whip out your Blokia...

John McGarry
May 301 min read


The Top 5 Best Beer Gardens in Ireland
Summer in Ireland is a sacred time. You may see someone’s mam ironing in the front garden, lads in full festival mode at 2pm on a...

John McGarry
May 162 min read


Sun of a Beach: The Best Beaches in Ireland That’ll Make You Forget the Weather
Despite Ireland often being colder than a mother-in-law’s embrace, when the sun decides to grace us with its presence, this country...

John McGarry
Apr 161 min read


Dublin’s Food Scene Will Never Be the Same After This
There’s a new market opening in Dublin that’s about to change the game—and to top it all off, it’s landing in one of the most historic...

John McGarry
Apr 61 min read


The Top Five Best Hikes in Ireland
Now, you might be wondering why we’re even talking about hikes. After all, the only cardio we’re usually known for is running our mouths...

John McGarry
Mar 241 min read


Pinocchio Wasn’t Lying – Dublin’s Best Cooking Activity!
When I was nine, I went to a kids’ summer camp where they “taught us how to make pizza”—except instead of dough, mozzarella, and fresh...

John McGarry
Mar 182 min read


The Try to win a Pint: The Dublin Pub Pouring Free Drinks for Every Ireland Try
The Ireland Team Celebrating their Grand-Slam Victory in 2024 Personally, as a football fan (Manchester United—thanks for your...

John McGarry
Mar 62 min read


Too Hot to Handle? ‘Hotsy Totsy’-Hidden Gem #1
If you’re looking for an exciting bar during your time in Budapest, look no further. This hidden gem is perfect for groups, parties,...

ChalkandCheese
Jan 232 min read


Irish Pride- The Top Five Food Challenges In Ireland
The American culture has always left a level of intrigue to the Western consumer, particularly in the days before social media through...

ChalkandCheese
Jan 223 min read
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