Something strange is happening across Ireland for the next two weeks, something called a “Heat wave”! This is not a word used often in Ireland so it’s got everyone very excited and if you happen to be in Dublin for this historic event you should be too. So leave your raincoats at home and take…

If, like most in this current climate, you like to eat out but can’t afford most pricey restaurants there are still plenty of options for good grub in Dublin’s fair city.

LONGITUDE FESTIVAL – 19th – 21st July  If, like me, you love festivals but hate camping this is the perfect Festival for you. Longitude Festival is 3 days of big named bands playing just outside Dublin  City Centre (so not too far from you cosy Hostel bed at Jacobs ). This multi-stage, open air Festival…

5 Bars in Temple Bar We Would Still Recommend We remember a time when Temple Bar was the heart of the city. It was a cultural heartbeat which pulsed throughout Dublin, enriching the city, its people and its tourists with the best drinks, foot-tapping music and a wide variety of choice. It was our Mecca….

Awesome Aupairs Offer Are you an Aupair living in Ireland and want to get out more to make the most of your time in Ireland? Well here is a great offer for YOU to stay overnight in Dublin for next to nothing! Having a night out in Dublin to meeting with fellow Au pairs?  Why not Stay overnight…

So, let’s say you have a mere €25 and just one day to see Dublin on a budget, and soak up as much as you can? Well, that’s going to be difficult, but sure, we’ll do our best for you! Below you’ll find Kev’s  suggested picks  for you   – depending on your taste, and…

Summer Events In Dublin Check out some of the major events we think our hostellers will love taking place in Dublin over this Summer 2013. Just click on the month by month calendar to see what’s on!   You can also check out Visit Dublin for all Dublin Events happening daily Dalkey Book festival 14- 16th…

14- 16th Dublin Dalkey Book Festival For  the book lovers among our hostel guests the annual Dalkey Book festival features some top writers like Roddy Doyle, Ann Enright and Dawn O Porter . Its all happening  over 14- 16th  June in the very charming  seaside town  of Dalkey in South County Dublin ( home to Bono and other…

14th March 2013 – 18th March 2013 Venue: St George’s Dock Price: Free during the day and after 5pm €5.00 entry Email: bruce@makeithappen.ca Website: www.irishfest.ie Location: George’s Dock at the IFSC Over 20,000 are expected to attend Irishfest (formerly known as the Irish Craft Beer Festival), a celebration of Ireland’s finest craft beer, traditional live-music,…