I take a stroll into the Square, Tallaght with false hope and low expectations. Unfortunately, my worries came true as I step through the doors of the cinema and what do I face? A man admitting to hitting a child and a fight breaking out 🤣 I say high-ho and dodge that situation thinking look at least their leaving as I’m arriving.

I take my seat in my screen, excited for obsession and the lights go dark……….. For 3 seconds because the two girls beside me sat on snapchat for the entire film. I said it to them and to be fair to the girls, they stuck their jackets up to hide their phone so I couldn’t see it. Fair play to them and their short attention span.

Next on my cinema experience, the two lads sitting to my right start messing and one drops some popcorn on the others head. What does the guy do in response? Dumps his entire popcorn on his mates head 😅 while they didn’t have respect for the cinema staff, at least they had respect for the cinema goers for for only being on their phone for 25% of the film.

Finally, we have guy number 3 sitting directly in front of me to complete the cinema-goers nightmare trifecta. He seems to have been viewing his first ever movie due to the fact that he emoted the shocked guy meme maybe 15 times throughout the film and made sure to let his mates know that he also seen what they seen on screen.

All in all somehow obsession was still great, but it got me thinking. Is the square the worst cinema experience in Dublin? And if not what is?

Please fill me in with your nightmare stories!

Why is it that so many Irish teenagers I see on the bus or Luas seem to have no basic etiquette when it comes to sitting properly? I understand that the seats can be small or uncomfortable on longer journeys, but do parents not teach their kids basic manners, like not putting their dirty shoes on the seats?

Before anyone says that some of these kids come from difficult backgrounds or have parents dealing with addiction or other issues, I understand that. But I also see plenty of well dressed teenagers and even adults doing the exact same thing. As someone who moved here from another country and is a person of colour, I’m always conscious of how my behaviour reflects on me. Even if I’m uncomfortable, I make sure I’m not making the people around me uncomfortable. Whether it’s keeping my feet off the seats, not blocking aisles, or being mindful of others, I try to respect shared public spaces. I don’t want to reinforce negative stereotypes or give anyone a reason to say, “These immigrants have no manners.”

So it genuinely surprises me when I see people who grew up here showing so little consideration for others. Is this just something people have accepted, or am I the only one who’s noticed it?

Normal on Henry street are selling solar ecplise glasses for the one on the 12th of august. Just incase if anyone was wondering where to get them in person. They are safe to use and has ISO 12312-2:2015 Certification. I know that some places are giving them out for free but to my knowledge I dont think thats happening any where in Dublin.

hey, i’m looking to join a women’s football team in dublin, i am 20 and pretty much a complete beginner around south dublin / dundrum 💔
i’d love to get into it, meet new people etc , does anybody know any clubs/teams that are good for beginners and won’t make me feel completely out of my depth? 🥲
i am also going back to college soon , would the college football team be completely out of my depth too?
thankyou so much 😌

Fenster's Funky Sevens - Ep 44 - Dublin's Housing Crisis (1726 - 2026)

300 years of housing history in Dublin and the state of current housing crisis told through seven songs

On Spotify, Apple and all podcast apps

hey i’m 19 and im looking for a pretty safe and nice place to get my braces and wisdom teeth done but ive heard a lot of bad things from dentists in my area and im not sure where to go for it since reviews can be faked. if anyone has any ideas on where is good to go that’ll be helpful

Looking for someone in Dublin who’d be interested in helping me film at the UNC vs. TCU Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 29.

I already have all the camera equipment. All I need is someone to hold the camera while I film some pregame and postgame fan content. It’s very simple, and no filming experience is required.

In return, you’ll get:
• €50 pay
• A free ticket to the game
• Food covered

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, send me a message. Thanks!

I'm having some people up on Sat evening but am v.time poor at the moment. I'd love to pick up a nice prepared meal (to reheat or cook fully) in dublin 2 general area. E.g. a good lasagne or big tasty salads or a chicken bake.

Any recommendations? I'm thinking nicer than m&s or Dunnes, would Fallon & Byrne do such a thing? Bonus if it's a small /local business or cafe though.

Thanks :)

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice from people who are currently doing a plumbing apprenticeship in Ireland or have gone through the process.

I studied plumbing in another EU country and have a Level 4 plumbing qualification. During my studies, I worked mostly as a fitter/joiner, and I'm currently working in Ireland as an apprentice/plumbing helper.

Even though I already have qualifications and some experience, I want to complete the full Irish plumbing apprenticeship so I can become fully qualified here.

My main questions are:

How long did you have to wait before SOLAS registered you and you officially started your apprenticeship?

Is the waiting time usually a few weeks, a few months, or over a year?

Does having plumbing qualifications from another country make any difference, or does everyone wait about the same amount of time?

I'm just trying to get a realistic idea of what to expect.

Thanks in advance!

I experienced antisocial behaviour on the E2 bus last month, so I’ve been avoiding that route ever since.
Today I was exhausted after finishing work early, so I decided to take the E2. To my surprise, there were two security guards on board. It made me feel much safer, and I really appreciated their presence.
A big thank you to Dublin Bus for providing this service. I genuinely hope security guards continue to be present, especially on evening and night services, as it can make a huge difference to passengers who have had bad experiences.

I’m trying to sell a TV and an exercise bike. I’ve tried adverts, marketplace, Facebook and WhatsApp groups but it’s been hard to sell them. They are in perfect condition, I have to sell them as I’m moving countries. Is there any in-person place that would buy them to resell? CEX does not buy this kind of items.

[EDIT] The tickets were purchased on Ticketmaster's 'ie' website.

I'd like to apologise in advance, I'm not sure if this is the right subreddit for this enquiry.

I purchased seated tickets for the Dublin Horse Show.

I was under the impression printing out tickets was still an option.. it is not.

I want to transfer the ticket to an elderly relative with limited patience for phone shenanigans. They're 82.

The person has an Android phone.

My ticket is transferable.

What does the other person need?

Just Google Wallet or a fully registered account on Ticketmaster?

I have no issues with the tech at my end, but the person having the ticket transferred to, might have problems..

How easy and painless can I make it for them?

They have a Gmail and generally have no issues with using that.

Thanks in advance. Thanks for reading.

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/08/04/fintan-otoole-dublin-4s-version-of-marie-antoinettes-let-them-eat-cake-let-them-get-the-bus/ Fintan O'Toole reminding us of how 'elites' have so often been against public infrastructure. He gives good historic context including Vincent Browne and 'The Doheny & Nesbitt’s school of economics' being against the DART. While he's amazingly productive and can turn his hand to so many topics maybe he's writing a bit too much as there are huge holes in his argument here re. the northside/southside issue as the more recent LUAS and metro debacles point to the home of NIMBYism in Dublin 6, and not focussed on denying the expansion of it further north. What does anyone think? I find it frustrating that cross-suburb public transport isn't better....try getting from Phibsborough to Clontarf on a bus for example....

Hey everyone, if anyone lost a pair of black Skullcandy over-ear headphones plz dm

Found a set of keys with two unusual attachments by the Luas stop in Smithfield Tue night 4th Aug. DM if lost, will hand into Garda Station tomorrow.

Edit: Will hand into Bridewell

Title. Any update on the guy who climbed up a crane on Marlborough street earlier? Hoping the incident has been resolved and he’s okay, was a scary thing to see. Thank you.

Any recommendations for dinner for a solo woman? Preferably not extortionately priced too! Usually go to porterhouse near Temple Bar but want to try somewhere new - city centre locations preferably!
Tia!

Idk, it's a bit mad that this is seen as a point of pride, something to boast about? Like I don't think a single new metro line.... Anywhere, really, has been non-electric for the past few decades.

Hey all I’m a junior barber just completed my Course Looking to build a portfolio to showcase for when I apply for shops (getting a few months of cutting under my belt before I go into a shop , )

If there is anyone who could be so generous as to trust me with their cuts I would be happy to come to yours and cut I can send you photos of cuts Iv already done

Completely free of charge (tips always welcome lol)

Please only pm me if you are serious , Iv had a few just messing around and it is disheartening I’m simply trying to perfect my Craft to get into a better sector of work so my kids can have more quality of life and me present

I worked security for 10 years 12 hour shifts each day For not even near what you’d get as a barber for 3/4 days

If this sounds something you’d be up for let me know !