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Massive Changes to Dublin Bus Routes Start Today
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

John McGarry
Oct 191 min read


Irish Rail’s New Plan to Bring Gaeilge (Irish) Back on Board
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

John McGarry
Oct 141 min read


The Liberties Named One of the Coolest Areas in the World
As of today, Dublin’s Liberties has been crowned one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2025 by Time Out, which is gas when...

John McGarry
Sep 301 min read


Chaos Incoming: Portugal Airport Strikes Threaten Dublin Holiday Flights
If you thought Dublin Airport was already a circus, Portugal’s about to add lions, tigers and a few juggling clowns. Menzies Aviation...

John McGarry
Sep 101 min read


Holi Moly – We May Have Found One Of The Best New Indian Restaurants in Dublin
At the start of August, Maria and I were invited to Holi in Drumcondra on behalf of Chalk and Cheese. Walking in, the first thing that...

John McGarry
Sep 12 min read


€4 Pints in Dublin This Weekend?! No, You’re Not Hallucinating
Looking for somewhere to wet your whistle this weekend without spending the guts of a car repayment? McSorley’s in Ranelagh is bringing...

John McGarry
Jul 311 min read


Big Plans for Tiny Homes: Government Greenlights Homes Without Planning Permission
Remember when we laughed at Tom Hanks in Big —a grown man acting like a child? Well, fast forward to 2025, and it turns out being a big...

John McGarry
Feb 272 min read
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