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Small Steps to Change at The Devlin
At the Devlin we are committed to helping where we can, taking small steps to hopefully make a big difference 🌱 Many of these activities are inspired by our very own team members bringing attention to issues they are passionate…
Cocktail Classes @ The Devlin
Have you ever wanted to be that master mixologist you see behind the bar? Now is your chance. Study the impeccable art of Americana cocktails in one of our private yet personable cocktail classes. Learn the various ingredients used to flavour and garnish your favourite as our expert bartenders…
How to Build an Art Collection
There are few things more intimidating than starting an art collection. What do I know about art, we wail, sure that our taste doesn’t stretch much beyond that Bob Marley poster and the print our ex left behind a few years ago. Yep, it can be hard – not to mention expensive – to start collecting art, and so most of us never do, content to imagine a collection is the preserve of the one per cent.
In the Company of Books
Gwen Allman opened her first business, a gallery called Blue Loft in Ranelagh, in 2004. It was here in 2006 where herself and her business partner Anne Macdona started a book club. That was the first chapter in what would become the road to opening one of the most well-curated…
Dublin Art at The Devlin
Dublin Art : Curated by James Earley Here are some of the key works James recommends checking out while you’re exploring The Devlin: A commissioned oil painting by Chloe Early located in Americana Bar. An original screen print from seminal op-artist Bridget Riley located at the lobby lift area.
Urban Health Shop
The Urban Health Shop: Health in the ‘Hood We meet Dee Buckley on an already busy Thursday afternoon, just before the rush of health-conscious locals come bursting through the door of Urban Health for the lunchtime rush. The place is a mecca for clean eating, an establishment “born through…
Ireland Culture: 60 Seconds with Tony Strickland Of Ranelagh Arts Centre
Ranelagh Arts first launched in 2005, how has the arts scene in Ranelagh changed since then? It has become a very important part of the community. As you probably know it features art exhibitions, when we have the space, but we also have workshops, drama, book readings, book launches,…
Good Pubs in Dublin: The Top 6 Pubs of Dublin 6
Good pubs in Dublin certainly aren’t hard to come by… Ranelagh’s main street alone is one of the areas most densely populated with modern bars and good pubs in Dublin. We’ve made a shortlist of our six favourite spots to either watch a match, listen to some music, or catch…