From Dún Laoghaire to Smithfield, July is the sweet spot for local produce — and market traders say shoppers who know their seasons eat better and spend less.
From Croke Park to the Liffey boardwalk, group exercise events are pulling Dubliners off their couches and onto the streets — and the numbers suggest it's working.
From the Dodder Linear Park to the Phoenix Park fitness trail, Dublin's outdoor gym network has quietly expanded into one of the most accessible free fitness systems in any European capital.
From Ranelagh to Ringsend, Dublin schools are quietly building meditation into the school day — here's what's on offer and how to get your child involved.
From Marlay Park to the North Bull Island, Dubliners are turning their morning dog walks into full workout sessions — and the social scene that's sprung up around it is changing how the city thinks about exercise.
From the Forty Foot to Clontarf's sheltered foreshore, the city's open-water swimming spots are drawing serious lap swimmers looking for something colder and cheaper than a gym membership.
As food costs bite and schedules tighten, Dublin households are turning to strategic meal preparation to save money, cut waste, and eat better through the week.
While visitors queue for Grafton Street coffee and Phoenix Park selfies, Dublin's regulars are logging kilometres on trails that barely appear on any map.
July is the sweet spot for Irish produce, and the city's outdoor markets are stocked with summer vegetables, fresh herbs, and artisan goods worth getting out of bed early for.
