Three history buffs went searching for some historical gems about Dublin and now they’ve come up with a blog and book full of them Come Here To Me! was set up as a blog by three friends back in winter 2009. “In many ways, things were pretty miserable. Countless places were closing down in the [...]

It’s official, Spring is here. The sun is peeking through the clouds and the flowers are popping out of the ground in resplendent glory Ireland is famous for its weather, and while the climate may feel like we have no specific seasons, the flora and fauna tell another story. We’re sharing some photos and stories [...]

One look at your calendar and you know – ’tis the season. No, not of giving, or even goodwill. It’s the season of greening. You all know St Patrick’s Day reaches well beyond Ireland these days, with March 17th celebrated as the day the world goes green. The spirit of St Patrick’s Day has essentially [...]

The pressure to find the perfect St Valentine’s Day gift can be immense. Some of us crack under the weighty expectations and grab a last minute teddy bear with sad eyes or a limp bunch of flowers. Here are the facts people: she will not appreciate that. Irish baker Cara Lloyd from The Corner Bakery [...]

In a boom of creativity and a poof of great smells, a new breed of Dublin restaurants, cafés and gastro bars have sprung up all over the city. The new arrivals range from hip bars and grills to groovy cafés, and pop-up restaurants to fashionable fast food. Along the way, the city’s culinary champions have [...]

I’ve accidentally developed a hobby of offering lost-looking people with unfamiliar accents directions and advice when I pass them in Dublin city. Like most locals, I’m genuinely delighted to help (Dubliners are terrible know-it-alls). Not too long ago, I walked through Trinity College and saw people queuing all around the square for entrance to the [...]

As if County Kerry wasn’t spectacular enough with hotspots like Killarney and Kenmare, the Skellig Islands come along with their own ‘wow’ factor It’s said from any point on the Ring of Kerry, these pinnacles can be seen standing stoically against the ravages of the Atlantic Ocean. From very far away, they look like oversized [...]

Before you even consider the January blues, get yourself a ticket to Dublin’s Tradfest (22-27 January) and let the toe-tapping fun begin What better way to survive the Christmas come-down than a festival with a six-day schedule promising over 200 free events and performances by some of the best known faces (and voices) in traditional [...]

Let’s be honest, we’re all recovering from the festive season of plum puddings, hot toddies and cheesy movies. There are times I almost feel like a pudding myself. Which can only mean one thing; it’s New Year’s resolution time again. But what if this year, you combined something light-hearted, like ‘have more fun!’, with a [...]