Dublin Today

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the sweetest wedding trends of the year: having your beloved fur-baby by your side as you say "I do!"

More and more couples are choosing to include their pets in their wedding celebrations, and today, we’ve got a very special guest to talk about how it all works.

Sinead Ryan, the expert doggie chaperone from Lord Leroy’s Lodge, joins Elizabeth to share the joys and challenges of having your dog play a role in your wedding day.

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Easter is just around the corner, and while many of us have our Easter eggs picked out by now, there’s one type that’s stealing the spotlight this year—the Dubai Chocolate Easter Egg!

Elizabeth chats with Edel Woods, Head of Home and Lifestyle at Brown Thomas, to dive into this delicious new trend.

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The Sunday Times reported that the government is set to shelve plans to introduce a directly elected mayor for the capital.

It comes amid concerns that the position could become a launch pad for high-profile and potentially controversial figures, including Conor McGregor.

Elizabeth was joined by Sunday Times political correspondent, Claire Scott.

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Buried under piles of baby clothes and kids’ toys? You’re not alone! Two Dublin mums, Ashley Doyle and Katherine McCalmont, have come to the rescue with Bear’s Club—a clever online marketplace where parents can buy, sell, and swap preloved baby and kids’ items.

In this episode, we chat about their inspiring journey, how they turned their idea into a thriving platform, and why sustainable parenting is the way forward.

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From this Sunday, buses are being diverted to avoid Parliament Street.

That's because the road is set to follow in Capel St's footsteps and become Dublin's next pedestrianised street.

Elizabeth was joined in studio by Max Kane from the Q102 news team.

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Sam the fox, who stole hearts as he roamed the city’s empty streets during the pandemic, has sadly passed away.

He was known for strutting through Trinity College, Grafton Street, and Temple Bar throughout the lockdown.

Sam became a local legend and was even immortalised in poetry, through writings from the late Derek Mahon.

Elizabeth was joined by Louise Phelan D'Cruz from the Q102 news team.

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Following on from the first phase of the Dublin City Transport Plan, which banned private cars from some parts of the quays, new measures are set to be rolled out on Westland Row and Parliament Street soon.

Elizabeth was joined by Richard Guiney, CEO of business group Dublin town to chat about its potential impact.

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A Zebra stunned crowds at a Horse Fair in County Clare over the weekend.

The biggest shock came when it was spotted inside a bar, rubbing hooves with a tiny Shetland pony.

Elizabeth spoke to Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue.

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Businessman Paschal Taggart argues that key workers in Dublin should receive a special allowance to offset the significantly higher cost of living and working in the capital compared to the rest of the country.

Starting next week, police officers in the City of London will receive a £6,588 (€7,877) “London allowance.”

Taggart believes that Dublin-based gardaí, along with other frontline workers like teachers and nurses, are facing a financial crisis due to the rising cost of living and should be granted similar support.

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The Licenced Vintners Association is calling for immediate action to improve Dublin City Centre.

The Dublin City Centre Taskforce report was report was published a staggering 155 days ago, but they don't think anything has been done since then.

Elizabeth took a trip out to the LVA headquarters earlier on today to chat with CEO of the LVA, Donna O'Keefe.

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