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

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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