We’re a simple fan base. Give us one glimmer of hope and we’re dancing with a hula hoop around our necks and attempting backflips off a two foot wall. And the best part? We’re respectful — we don’t act the complete bol***ks like certain other nations we won’t mention. All we need is a big screen, a decent pint, and that tiny spark that convinces us that we CAN take part… maybe not take over. Everyone’s still chasing that old Italia ’90 buzz — the roar that used to shake the w

Slim Chickens is coming to Dublin — and Dundrum’s about to add another restaurant to their list. The Arkansas-born chain is setting up its first Republic or Ireland spot in the Pembroke District of Dundrum Town Centre, serving up wings, tenders, and sauces that have already made them a hit in over 320 locations worldwide . They’ve been clucking away up north for a while, but now it’s our turn. Think trays piled high with golden chicken, crispy fries, and that Texas toast that

Serious bargains are about to hit Dublin and this time it’s Normal to be excited. The Danish discount chain NORMAL is opening its first Irish store in the Ilac Centre on Henry Street next Tuesday, 19 November at 8:30 a.m., and it’s set to cause a proper stir. With more than 900 stores across Europe, NORMAL has made a name for itself with fixed low prices — no sneaky “sale ends soon” signs, just solid deals every single day. Expect everything from snacks and skincare to home b

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

If you thought the airport meltdowns ended with summer, think again. Over 230 flights were cancelled across Europe this week, Ireland included, after a perfect storm of bad weather, staff shortages, and strikes sent air traffic control into meltdown. Lufthansa, KLM, and easyJet were all caught in the carnage, and the knock-on is already being felt in Dublin Airport, where delays and diversions are stacking up faster than a Ryanair queue with a faulty intercom. Airlines are wa

Dublin’s bus network is getting a proper shake-up — and if you’re the type who still calls routes by what your nanny used to get to town, brace yourself. From today (October 20th), ten long-standing routes are being sent to the great depot in the sky — say goodbye to the 9, 26, 40, 40B, 49, 54A, 83, 83A, 123, and 140. In their place, nine new routes are rolling out under the BusConnects redesign — including the F1, F2, and F3, which sound more like computer shortcuts than bus

Irish Rail has launched its new “Fáinne ar an mBord” (Irish speakers on Board) scheme and honestly, it’s about time. The idea is simple: staff who can speak a bit of Irish will wear a badge showing they’re happy to chat. Finally, something wholesome to distract us from delays and the mystery smell in carriage B. Half the country now says they’d love to use the language more, and it’s showing promising signs that it’s cool again to care about your roots. The Kneecap effect is

Guinness is heading across the water, opening its first-ever U.K. microbrewery this winter in London’s Covent Garden. The new spot, Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard , will stretch over 50,000 sq ft — roughly the size of that one bloke’s ego who went solo travelling on a “gap year” and came back saying gracias in SuperValu. Inside, there’ll be a rooftop bar with 360° views of London, a merch store, and a working microbrewery brewing up 14 limited-edition beers — including low and

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