Good morning, South Dublin!

Welcome to the very first edition of the Dublin Scoop. We’re here to help you navigate life south of the Liffey without the doom scrolling.

It’s the St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend! Whether you’re braving the weather for a walk in Marlay Park or hiding inside with a hot chicken roll, we hope you have a great one. Let’s get into it.

⛅ WEATHER Today:

Today: 🌧️ High: 9°C | Low: 4°C

Tomorrow: 🌦️ High: 8°C | Low: 3°C

The vibe: We are still feeling the tail end of Storm Chandra. A Yellow Rain warning is in effect until tonight, so maybe skip the hike up the Hellfire Club.

📣 THE BIG SCOOP The Storm Aftermath

The Gist: Storm Chandra made a mess of things this week, and while the worst is over, South Dublin is still cleaning up.

The Details:

Flooding: There are still reports of spot flooding on back roads near the Dublin mountains. Drive carefully if you're heading up towards Rathfarnham or Ticknock.
Power: ESB Networks reports that about 2,500 homes (nationally) are still without power, with pockets of South Dublin affected.
Transport: Irish Rail and Dublin Bus are running, but expect slight delays as debris is cleared.
Support: Some local councillors are calling for more support for residents whose homes were damaged, claiming current schemes are too hard to access.

Why it matters: If you’re planning to travel this Bank Holiday weekend, double-check your route. The M50 is clear, but the smaller roads are tricky.

📰 SOUTH SIDE SNIPPETS

Rosebank House Debate: Residents in Ballyboden are ramping up a campaign regarding the Rosebank House development, citing planning permission issues.
TradFest Wrap-up: Did you catch any tunes? TradFest 2026 just wrapped up its major events, bringing a massive boost to local pubs and venues.
Leinster vs Edinburgh: The big match is happening tonight at the Aviva (okay, technically D4, but we claim it). Kick-off is at 7:35 PM.