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Good morning, Dublin!
Morning, Dublin! ☘️ Happy Sunday, and welcome to Festival Day 2. If yesterday was anything to go by, the city is absolutely flying. Today has a different flavour, it's a bit more cultural, a bit more intimate, and honestly some of the best events of the whole weekend are happening today. Oh, and we've got a big story that affects every single Luas commuter in the city, a new operator has been confirmed. Let's get into it. 🍀
⛅ WEATHER:
Today: 🌨️ Light rain throughout the day with a high of 9°C.
Tonight: ☁️ Cloudy. Low of 4°C.
Wind: Blustery conditions from the west at 19 mph.
Outlook: Keep an eye on the sky; there's a 35% chance of rain (and potentially sleet) during the day and night.
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📰 NEIGHBORHOOD NUGGETS
Northside · Finglas / Dublin 11
Buried in the Luas contract announcement this week was a genuinely exciting line for Finglas. Transport minister Darragh O'Brien confirmed that the Luas Finglas extension , 3.9km from the city centre out to Finglas Village, Charlestown and Finglas West , is "ready to progress to the next stage once funding is secured." That's further along than it's ever been. If and when it's built, it'll be the biggest public transport win the Northside has seen in a generation. Watch this space.
Southside · Dún Laoghaire
Huge news for the Southside coast. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has launched an ambitious Harbour Masterplan , a long-term transformative vision for one of the most beautiful and underused stretches of coastline in the country. The plan covers the entire harbour area and is set to reshape how locals and visitors experience the seafront. DLR are seeking public feedback , dlrcoco.ie for details. If you live anywhere along the D18/D4/DLR coast, this directly affects you.
Northside West · Housing
Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne has called on the Government to legislate against the "out-of-control" number of Airbnbs and vacant homes across Dublin , particularly in Northside communities where properties are being kept empty or rented short-term instead of going to people who actually need homes. Hearne wants a national register of vacant homes and stricter enforcement of the Short-Term Letting Act. With 12,198 people homeless in Dublin, it's hard to argue with him.
Southside · Tallaght / Lucan / South Dublin
South Dublin County Council has launched its Economic Strategy 2026–2036 , a ten-year roadmap targeting 1,500 new jobs every year across Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin and beyond. The plan puts a big emphasis on creative and media industries, food and drink, and technology , and specifically mentions the regeneration of Tallaght and the City Edge project as the main drivers. If you live in D24 or D22, this is the plan shaping what your area looks like in 10 years.
Southside West · Adamstown / Lucan
Dublin Mid-West TD Mark Ward has renewed calls for more carriages on the Adamstown to Heuston commuter route , one of the most overcrowded rail lines in the country. He says he was told capacity increases were coming in 2026, but the timeline has now been pushed to 2027. "It is not good enough," he told the Dáil. If you do this commute every morning, you already know.
Abbey Theatre Selling Out for Paddy's Weekend , Irish Drama Is Buzzing
The Abbey has a packed festival weekend programme, their Dublin family satire Fair Deal (on the Peacock Stage) and the 100th anniversary production of Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars are both playing to strong audiences. Meanwhile Bewley's Café Theatre on Grafton Street is doing sold-out lunchtime shows during the festival , Wild Swimming runs daily from Monday at 1pm for anyone who wants something a bit more offbeat. Irish theatre is in a genuinely great place right now.
Tuesday is almost here. Get your spot sorted. 🎺
Parade starts at noon Tuesday 17th March from Parnell Square (Northside). Finishes at Cuffe/Kevin Street (Southside). O'Connell Street gets rammed early — locals know to arrive before 10am. Tuesday weather forecast is looking the best of the week at 13°C and only 20% chance of rain. Grand parade day. 🍀
In case you missed it
📅 WHAT'S ON (The Sunday Planner)
Randy Feltface
"Gimmick"
Bull and Maeve
Your Roots, Your Story: Storytelling Workshops in the Abbey Theatre Rehearsal Room
Directed by Her : The Wrap Party
Ember Éire
Down to Clown Fire Show
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👋 WRAP UP
Right, enjoy today. It's a brilliant Sunday in this city. Whether you're doing the festival, watching the fire show tonight, catching a trad session, or just heading for a walk down at Dún Laoghaire pier after reading about the masterplan, there's something for everyone. Two days to Paddy's Day and Tuesday is looking dry. We'll take it. 🎺
Back tomorrow with the Bank Holiday Monday edition , everything you need for the final day before the big parade. 🍀
, The Dublin Scoop Team
