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Ariana Grande is in town, to perform in Dublin's 3 Arena as part of her Dangerous Woman Tour.

Before taking to the stage, the pop sensation chose to spend her downtime taking in some of the Dublin sights. 

 

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The singer took her dog for a walk through the historic Glasnevin Cemetery, and uploaded some snaps to Instagram while she was there. 

She captioned the snap 'Day off wit my best friend,' as she posed on the cemetery avenue. 

She also took some videos of herself and her doggo hiking through the scenic Irish countryside, in an area that is speculated to be Killiney Hill.

Get out to walk the dog today guys, you never know who you might run into. 

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Who needs mates when you’ve got your four-legged friend?

Dublin's favourite dog-friendly diner launched it's dinner menu today and we are beyond excited. 

 

Jynx stopping off for a coffee and scone

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The aptly named Pupp, opened on Dublin’s Clanbrassil Street last year and while the eatery offers a delicious range of savoury treats, it’s the ‘Doggy Menu’ that really peaked our interest.

You can now treat your doggy friend to a ‘Doggy Tea’ and ‘Mutt Treats’ or if you're feeling adventurous a protein packed ‘Doggy Beer’ (non-alcoholic of course).

And that’s not even the best part.

Pupp is a BYOB café.

So grab a bottle of your favourite wine and treat your pooch to a night on the town. 

The restaurant will open for dinner every Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. 

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 Fleur de Force is one of the world's biggest bloggers, boasting a following of over one million fans across social media.

The beauty obsessed blonde has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to create her signature lip stick, which is being sold online at MAC and at Brown Thomas.

Today, the blogger will be in Brown Thomas to discuss her new lippie shade, and will be hosting a meet and greet in the Grafton Street store.

'Take your photo with Fleur, try her perfect nude lipstick and discover her favourite M·A·C products,' reads the event description. 

 

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In case you didn't manage to get your hands on a ticket to the event, Fleur will be over on the Brown Thomas Facebook page at 4.30pm doing a Facebook live.

The blogger is set to discuss her new venture and will be doing a Q&A session live on the social media site.

 We definitely won't be missing this.

 

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92.9 per cent of Ireland’s 140 identified bathing waters met the minimum required standard for sufficient water quality, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency

Ireland also saw an increase in its standard of water quality, with 85.7% per cent of bathing water classed as being either excellent or good, an increase on last year which sat at 83 per cent. 

However, six bathing waters in Ireland failed to meet the minimum required EU standards and were classified as being of poor quality.

Clifden, Ballyloughane and Tra na bhForbachabeach, cared for by Galway City Council, Merrion Strand of Dublin City Council, Loughshinny and Portrane of Fingal County Council all failed to meet the required standards.

Some of the issues raised include surface waters, drainage misconnections and birds in Merrion Strand.

Septic tank discharges in Loughshinny and sewage discharges and surface run-off in Portrane were also identified as problem areas.

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Every city has a handful of unique destinations which appeal to die-hard fashionistas who know that bang for your buck is still possible even at designer label level.

And Dublin’s comes in the shape of Designer Exchange on Dawson Street.

Having opened its doors in 2012, the store, which is a veritable haven for handbag-lovers, has a philosophy which encourages the consumer to look at their designer purchase from a different perspective.

Instead of committing themselves to a lifelong investment in Chanel, Birkin or Vuitton, customers can – if they choose – trade their purchase back at a later date.

So, let’s say you buy a bag for €1,000 that probably cost €1,800 brand new. If you decide after a year that you want to trade it back to Designer Exchange , they then give you, for example, €600 for it.

You use the €600 against your next purchase, therefore your first purchase only cost you €400 for a full year of use.

 And yes ladies, that boils down to €33 per month or €8 a week!

Speaking our language, owner, Paddy Coughlan, says: “A bag is for everyone, but 10 inch stilettos aren’t. A bag or accessory no longer just completes a look, a look can be built around it.”

“I’ve heard ladies say that they like to wear a colour, but they love to wear a particular bag.”

“I love the joy I see when we make it possible for a lady to get her dream bag, something she may have thought unattainable until she could take part in our instalment plan and/or part exchange.”

Interestingly, over 60 per cent of Designer Exchanges sales come via posts on Facebook, with many items snapped up within minutes of them hitting the store’s social media platforms.

And we may be responsible for more than a few…

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After a long wait, the full line-up for Longitude 2017 has finally been announced.

22 new acts have just been named by MCD to play at the Dublin festival. 

The festival will return to Marlay Park this summer from Friday July 14 to 16.

 

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Joining the likes of The Weeknd and Stromzy over the three day weekend is Gucci Mane, Yung Thg, G-Eazy, Leon Bridges and The Martinez Brothers.

Earl Sweatshirt, JP Cooper, Mick Jenkins, Dave, Ray BLK, Johnny Flynn and the Dussex Witt, Dermot Kennedy, Sunflower Bean, Palace, Youngr, Sigrid, Aine Cahill, HVOB ans Winston Marshll and Gill Landry hve also joined the ranks of musicians. 

 

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Already announced for this year’s festival are headliners Mumford & Sons and Stormzy alongside Skepta, Picture This, Jack Garratt, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Kaytranada and  Glass Animals.

Mac Miller, Wiley, Kaleo, Dua Lipa, Milky Chance, Tom Misch (Live), Loyle Carner, Her, Raye, The Very Best, Jorja Smith, Baaba Maal, Lucy Rose and Rex Orange County will also be playing.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.  

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Eh, this may be the best news to ever come across our screens – a DOG festival is coming to Dublin and Cork next month… and we just can't.

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Pawsitivity in the City is back to Dublin and Cork for a second year, and even if you don't have a dog, you need to head along.

The festival aims to improve the well-being of all pets and their owners, by hopefully helping everyone achieve some 'Pawsitive Living'.

Black and White French Bulldog Lying on Green Grass

Over the two days, there'll be:

  • A pet photographer
  • A doggy dance class
  • Agility activities
  • Sniffer lessons 
  • Dog grooming
  • Test your dog's IQ class
  • Teach your dog to read class
  • Advice from experts such as Pete Wedderburn and Suzi Walsh
  • Coffee
  • Food stalls
  • And of course, a screening of Lady and the Tramp on Saturday. 

Yes, you read that right. There will be a screening of Lady and the Tramp, which has us giddy with excitement.

But the best thing about this absurdly cute festival – it's totally free. If you want to find out more details, check out here.

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Software company Globoforce just unveiled its new 45,000 sq ft Dublin headquarters this morning, and with that will come 100 new jobs.

The developers said that over the next three years it aims to hire 100 new employees, with 50 of the positions expected to be filled by the end of this year.

The roles will be in the fields of software development, software engineering, user experience, analysts, finance and customer service.

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And there's some serious perks in the new Park West facility. The offices have wellness rooms, a yoga studio and amenities for new mothers.

There will also be a cafe filled with healthy snacks, a coffee bar, and diner-style seating.

Eric Mosley, co-founder and CEO of Globoforce said: “These are very exciting times for Globoforce. 

"When I co-founded the company in 1999 we started out with 5 employees in Dublin, we now employ more than 400 people in Dublin and Boston, and the company is growing year on year.”

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It is no secret that Dublin has become a real foodie hotspot in the past few years.

To help you eat your way around the city and make sure you don’t miss on the good stuff, we have made our own list of the food you absolutely need to try at least once in Dublin. 

So, without further ado…

A brownie in Industry

We love Industry for the beautiful design and lifestyle offering, but there is another reason we visit the gift shop on a regular basis: their dark chocolate and sea salt brownie.

This small piece of heaven is one of the best brownies we have ever tasted, gooey, rich in flavours and so satisfying. 

 

It's a brownie sort of a day #homemade #chocolateseasaltbrownies #brownie #chocolatebrownie #midweektreat

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A pizza at the Dublin Pizza Company

You would almost miss it when you walk past it but this tiny shed on Aungier Street serves the most delicious woodfired pizzas, made with organic ingredients.

And if you don’t want to eat it by the counter, you can now order it from the comfort of your couch. 

 

Easily the best pizza in Ireland

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Chicken wings from the Canal Bank Cafe

The chicken wings from this cafe on Leeson Street are so tasty they may actually change your life.

A warning – be prepared to get your hands dirty, as the sauce will pretty much go everywhere, but it will be more than worth it. Best wings in the city! 

 

Canal Bank Wing Lunch #instafood #foodie #wings #canalbankcafe #lovindublin #dublin #tasty #hotsauce #frankshotsauce #lunch

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Mushrooms on toasts in Fia

This little cafe in Rathgar never cease to amaze us and the Mushrooms on toast, one of Chef Keith Coleman’s signature dishes, should be in the brunch food Hall of Fame. 

A carrot cake at Queen of Tarts

Whenever we are craving something sweet during a shopping session in town, Queen of Tarts is a place that always comes in mind.

This tearoom is super tiny so you might have to queue to get a table (especially on a rainy Saturday), but their incredibly tasty and moist carrot cake is also available for takeaway.

 

A burger in Bunsen

When we need a really good burger, Bunsen never fails to deliver.

A big juicy meat patty, a sweet bun, and a well-balanced combination of pickle, onion, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and mayo are all it takes to make our mouth drool. 

 

A pint in Grogans

According to some Guinness experts, Grogans serves the best pint in Dublin – as well as a deadly toastie.

We love the atmosphere of this pub right in the city centre, especially when the days get warmer and everyone is drinking outside. #heaven

 

A tasting menu at Forest Avenue

Why does Forest Avenue not have a Michelin star yet is beyond us, as the food Chef John Wyer creates there is pretty mind-blowing.

It might seem like a lot at first, but the 5 course tasting menu for €55 is actually amazing value for the fantastic experience you get.   

A cannoli in Dolce Sicily Cafe

This small Italian cafe located under The Design House has made a name for itself thanks to the delicious Italian style ristretto coffee it serves as well as the most delicious cannoli you could find outside Italy.

A food tour with Fab Food Trails

You think you know Dublin until you enrol in a tour with Fab Food Trails. During the 3 hour stroll, the guides will surely bring you to places you have heard about (who would say no to a stopover in Sheridan's?) but also some hidden gems you had never heard of.

Between two bites, you will also learn a lot of interesting facts about the culture and history of our beloved city.

A steak in the Butcher Grill

An absolute must for meat lovers. You dine in an intimate and comfortable setting, where the staff are lovely and the food is out of this world.

If you can, order a side of mashed potato – and eat the entire thing (you won't regret it!). 

A lunch at Bastible

We will agree with the British Vogue on this one: Bastible is definitely on the list of the places you need to visit when in Dublin.

This contemporary bistro on South Circular Road serves the most delicious and refined food in a pleasant casual atmosphere. 

A prawn toast with yuzu mayo at Hang Dai

Trust us, these will be €7 very well spent. With their contemporary Chinese menu, this subway-style restaurant on Camden Street reminds us what real Chinese food can be, far, far away from the 3 in 1. 

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For most of us, our jewellery has a story.

Whether it’s a piece of jewellery you bought to style-up a tired ensemble or a delicate chain gifted to us in our teenage years, it’s rare you don’t remember how and why you came to own a particular piece.

Tapping into the sentimental value we place on jewellery and the desire to know its back story, Dublin-based Designyard set about curating the finest contemporary jewellery from Ireland and around the world.

Having thrown opens its doors more than 20 years ago, Designyard has two branches in the capital, and acts as a platform for the work of more than 60 designers and makers from Ireland and around the world. 

And we are officially obsessed.

Kokkino Shimmer Yellow Gold Plated Silver Necklace
Kokkino 'Shimmer' Multi Yellow Gold Plated Silver Earrings

Loinnir Tumulus 'Drop' Earrings In Rose Gold

Ella Green Swallows Climber 9ct Yellow Gold Earrings 

Claudia Milic Shine Rhodanized Silver Necklace

Heather O'Connor Four Oval Graduating Cadence Gold Plated Silver Earrings
 

 Check out more of Designyard's fab collection on their InstagramFacebook and Pinterest!

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Long weekends are our favourite weekends. Not only do we get three days off work, but there's also so much time to squeeze in trips and activities.

And this May Bank Holiday will certainly not disappoint with markets, music, and more.

Here are five fab things to do this weekend:

1. Designer Mart, Cow's Lane

If you have a quirky and unusual style then you'll love the Designer Mart in Temple Barm which opens on Saturday from 10am – 5pm.

All made by Irish designers, you can get your hands on photography, paintings, handcrafted bags, sculptures, jewellery and more.

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2. Whelan's

You can always trust Whelan's to bring you some great gigs on a Bank Holiday, but this one will seriously bring out the nostalgia in you.

Wheatus are performing in the venue on Monday night at 8pm and tickets are a total steal at €18.

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3. Live Well 

Taking place tonight from 6pm to 11pm, Live Well Dublin is an evening full of wellness, nutrition, fitness activites and mental health advice.

With a series of work shops and live demo, the Chocolate Factory will be full to the brim of all things thought-provoking and inspirational.

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4. Film time

The Irish Film Institute is hosting a Mystery Matinee and it's pretty much what it says on the tin.

You buy a movie ticket, but will have no idea what movie you're going into until you're sitting down in the cinema.Tickets are €9.50 and you can find them here.

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5. Theatre action

The stage adaptation of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time is taking place in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this week.

The play runs until Sunday with tickets ranging from €15 – €55 and you can get there here.

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So, gin is definitely having a moment, with a number of gin festivals peppered throughout the summer events calendar. 

For those of us who are in the mood to try a brand new beverage, it could be time to opt for a delicious, warming rum.

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Rumbullion is the latest alcohol festival to hit Dublin, and the annual event is taking place this weekend from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 of April.

The fest is being organised by Brewtonic and will take place at Wigwam on Middle Abbey Street. 

And what's one of the best parts about this event?

Well, a free drink, obviously. 

If you click attending on the event's Facebook page to sign up to the event, the guys and gals over at Wigwam will sort you out with a free Cuba Libre on the night.

As well as the free beverage, there will be live music, a series of DJs, rum-related games, foodie adventures, and, of course, the chance to try loads of rums on the day. 

We'll see you there. 

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