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Good morning, Dublin!
The weekend is officially within touching distance. Today is a massive one for the city. Between a sold-out international rugby clash at the Aviva and a jazz-pop sensation taking over the docks, the energy in town is going to be electric.
⛅ WEATHER & TRAVEL:
Today: ☀️ Dublin is looking at a beautiful sunny day. High of 9°C.
Tonight: 🌌 Clear skies with a low of 1°C. Perfect for anyone heading to the match, but you'll definitely need that extra layer.
Wind: A gentle breeze from the west at 7 mph.
📣 THE BIG SCOOP Friday Night Lights: Ireland v Wales @ The Aviva
The Gist: Round four of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations kicks off tonight in Dublin. It’s a high-stakes encounter under the floodlights as Andy Farrell’s men look to keep their championship charge alive.
The Details:
Kick-off: 20:10 GMT.
The Milestone: Jamison Gibson-Park reaches his 50th cap tonight, while Ulster’s Nathan Doak is set to make a highly anticipated Test debut from the bench.
The Opposition: Wales arrives in Dublin desperate to end a long Six Nations losing streak, making three changes to their side for this "nothing to lose" battle.
Where to Watch: If you aren't among the lucky few at the stadium, the match is live on RTÉ Sport and ITV.
Why it matters: With Ireland chasing table-toppers France, every point tonight is critical. Expect a sea of green to flood the DART line from 4:00 PM onwards.
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📰 NEIGHBORHOOD NUGGETS
🎻 Laufey Lands in D1: Jazz-pop sensation Laufey brings her ethereal sound to the 3Arena tonight (6:30 PM). The "Laufeycore" aesthetic—ribbons and bows—is already taking over North Wall Quay.
⚖️ The "Right to Disconnect": A new WRC report released this morning suggests Dublin-based tech firms are leading the way in "quiet hours" policies, protecting employees from late-night emails.
🏗️ Engineers Week Finale: Today marks the final day of Engineers Week 2026. Local schools have been busy all week with interactive workshops—don't be surprised if your kids come home talking about building bridges or coding robots.
🚧 THE COMMUTE: AVIVA RESTRICTIONS
The Garda Cordon will be in full effect today. If you live or work near Ballsbridge, take note of these closures:
3:45 PM: Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Lane, Herbert Road, and Bath Avenue will close to through traffic.
6:10 PM: Shelbourne Road and the remainder of Lansdowne Road (to Pembroke Road) will shut down.
City Center Works: Anne Street South remains closed for resurfacing, and Duke Street (Grafton St to Duke Lane) is closed until March 13th.
In case you missed it
📅 WHAT'S ON (The Friday Planner)
TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long! LIVE Performers, confetti & much more!
After selling 85k tickets in the RDS, the award winning NohLab studio returns with the critically acclaimed Van Gogh - An Immersive Journey - this time, at the Dream Point Experience in the heart of the Dublin Docklands.
📢 WHAT’S THE SCOOP ON YOUR STREET?
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Aviva Stadium
👋 WRAP UP
It’s going to be a loud, proud, and sunny Friday in the capital. Whether you’re shouting for Farrell’s men or singing along with Laufey, enjoy the buzz.
COYBIG! ☘️
— The Dublin Scoop Team
