Katy Thornton

1 week ago | lovindublin.com | Shamim de Brún |Tiernan Allen |Katy Thornton |Sarah McKenna

8 months ago a thread exploded on R/Dublin entitled “Do you have a “Third Place” in Dublin?”. Redditor “nithuigimaonrud hit the nail on the head with their response, “Dublin doesn’t really have public squares as we usually dedicate any village centres to car parking and put our farmers markets in industrial estates.” Ouch. But accurate. Drury Street wasn’t designed to be a gathering place. It became one out of necessity.

1 week ago | lovindublin.com | Shamim de Brún |Katy Thornton |Sarah McKenna |Tiernan Allen

The cycle path on Strand Road, first proposed in August 2020, is now back on track after the Court of Appeal overturned a previous High Court decision that had blocked it. The court ruled that the High Court was wrong to say the project was temporary or that it needed an environmental impact or appropriate assessment before going ahead. It also disagreed with claims that there were major flaws in how the council handled environmental checks or that planning permission was needed.

1 month ago | lovindublin.com | Tiernan Allen |Katy Thornton |Emily Mullen |Shamim de Brún

Brought to you by Guinness Open Gate BreweryDublin’s Guinness Open Gate Brewery (GOGB) is gearing up for a St. Patrick’s weekend like no other. From live DJs to Six Nations rugby, class pints, and a Monday night takeover of urban and underground music, this is where you’ll want to be. Whether you’re a Dublin 8 local, a city wanderer, or just in town for the craic, this is the spot to soak up the celebrations.

1 month ago | lovindublin.com | Katy Thornton |Tiernan Allen |Shamim de Brún

Nestled in the heart of Cork, Alchemy Coffee and Bookstore has become a treasured spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its warm atmosphere, artisan coffee, and vibrant sense of community, Alchemy has recently been crowned a winner in the Lovin Locals competition, in partnership with Square. We sat down with the team to learn more about their story, their win, and the future for this Cork gem. Alchemy’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and a touch of magic.

2 months ago | lovindublin.com | Katy Thornton |Tiernan Allen |Shamim de Brún

This article is brought to you by Don Julio & CasamigosSure, we all love a pint – but there’s something about a Margarita that just hits the spot. With World Margarita Day upon us, it’s time to swap your usual and embrace the salty, citrusy goodness of this iconic cocktail. Whether you like yours on the rocks, frozen, or with a little spicy kick, Dublin’s got a Margarita for every mood. And trust us—these are the spots worth the lime squeeze.