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• Greystones to Bray Walk

  

  I toyed with the idea of labeling this post as "The Dublin Diary on Tour" seen as how both Bray and Greystones are outside the county borders but I figured, if... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Roly's Bistro

  

  The exterior of Roly's hasn't changed much in over twenty years but that's the kind of place it is, solidly good without gimmicks. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• TweetUp!!!

  

  Who's up for a bit of a meet up? A chat? A rendez-vous? An excuse for a few drinks and some good food???I know a few people have already declared their... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Kayaking on the Grand Canal

  

  Last weekend was an absolute scorcher, perfect weather for messing about on boats. Or, to put it more correctly, on a kayak! Extreme Time Off have a van at... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Dublin Diary on Tour - Malmo and Copenhagen

  

  Last week I travelled to Malmo in Sweden to support Drogheda United FC in their first European adventure in five years. There is nothing quite like travelling... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Dublin's Best Burrito Bars.

  

  May I present Michael the first guest writer on my blog. He is my long suffering better half and sometimes spell checker of my blog! Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Darwin's : Possibly the Best Steak in Dublin

  

  Recently on Twitter Andy The Baking Bachelor asked where the best steak in Dublin could be had. Out of all the answers he got FXB at the Bull and Castle proved... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Franciscan Well Stout Aged in Jameson Casks

  

  Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to the relaunch of Franciscan Well's Stout Aged in Jameson Casks. I've never been to a similar type event so I... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Do You Have What It Takes to Be a MasterChef?

  

  I must confess I am a MasterChef addict. I watch them all, even the repeats, I tweet about it, I chat about it, maybe someday I'll enter myself! Not this year... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Love Locks and The Ha'penny Bridge

  

  They are gone!But for how long?The Ha'penny Bridge was built in 1816. It was renovated in 2001 by Harland and WolffAnyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• A Macabre Visit to St Michan's Church

  

  Who wants to touch the hand of a seven foot man who's been dead for nearly 700 years? If this is your thing you need to get to St Michan's on Church Street in... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Exchange Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

  

  The dining room at The Exchange is stylish and serene. The plum coloured furniture is reflected in the art deco murals on the walls. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• On the 1916 Trail - The General Post Office

  

  Built in 1818 at a cost of £50,000 the GPO is the headquarters of the Irish Postal Service. Designed by Francis Johnston in the Greek revival style the... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Best of Taste 2013

  

  Taste of Dublin has been running in the Iveagh Gardens since 2006 and I've been going religiously since 2009. It's one of the highlights of my summer. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Aqua Restaurant, Howth

  

  Anyone who read my blog on Monday will know how majestically I arrived into Howth! As we glided across Howth Harbour on the St Bridget I looked up at Aqua... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Dublin Bay Cruise

  

  It's rare that we can rely on the weather in this country, when I booked our trip with Dublin Bay Cruises over a month ago I hoped against hope that we'd get a... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Caffe Italiano

  

  Some of the lovely fresh food offerings from Caffe Italiano According to the folks over at Come Here to Me! the the first Italian restaurant to open in Dublin... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• June Bank Holiday Weekend - Start of Festival Season

  

  The June Bank Holiday weekend kicked off the Dublin summer festival calendar in style. Weather-wise it was warm but not scorching and this probably suited the... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Bison Bar

  

  I honestly thought I'd never get in the door of The Bison Bar. I've read reviews of it from The Purple Page and Stitch and Bear that made me drool all over my... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Woolshed Baa and Grill

  

  I just realized the other day that I tend to blog mainly about new bars and restaurants that I've come across and only visited a few times, not the places I... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE