“Good puzzle would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub” “He entered Davy Byrne’s. Moral pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a … More

Irish eyes are smiling yet again with Saoirse Ronan’s third Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in Lady … More

When I wrote about the historic Sonic Youth and Nirvana gig in the old Top Hat – on its 25th … More

I spotted this Great Southern Railway sign dating from 1881 in the Old Punch Bowl pub in Boostertown. It offers … More

On October 10, 1917, the single greatest loss of life occurred in Irish waters when a German u-boat torpedoed the … More

  Mogwai – ‘Batcat’ (Live)  Cocteau Twins – ‘Heaven or Las Vegas’ The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Reverence’ Hibs … More

“The grey space in the middle is what the 21st century is going to be all about.” –      … More

On the week of the first anniversary of the death of David Bowie, the Irish music scene has lost of … More

A licensed premises formerly known as Downey’s on Upper George’s Street is arguably the most famous bar to ever open … More

Martello towers are one of the most distinctive features of Dublin’s coastline. The Sandycove tower briefly housed a young James … More