Good morning, South Dublin!
The weekend is officially here, and the weather is finally playing ball. After a week of storm warnings, we’ve got a crisp, clear Saturday ahead—perfect for a morning coffee run in Ranelagh or a hike up Cruagh Wood.
⛅ WEATHER Today:
Today: 🌤️ Sunny Spells | High: 10°C | Low: 3°C
The vibe: Fresh. It’s the first real "walking weekend" of February. Enjoy the vitamin D while it lasts!
📣 THE BIG SCOOP The €30m Ranelagh MetroLink Move
The Gist: MetroLink’s Programme Director has confirmed that the project is set to pay over €30 million to acquire ten luxury homes in Ranelagh (specifically around Dartmouth Square).
The Details:
The "No Brainer": Officials are calling the move a "no brainer" to avoid the multi-year delays that judicial reviews would bring.
The Location: These are some of the most iconic period homes in D6. The buy-out is intended to clear the path for the massive tunnel boring machines that will eventually link the Southside to the Airport.
The Local Debate: While it speeds up the Metro, neighbors are mourning the loss of residential heritage in one of Dublin's most historic squares.
Why it matters: If you live in Ranelagh, the "Metro impact" just got very real. This sets a major precedent for how the state handles high-value property in the path of national infrastructure.
📰 SOUTH SIDE SNIPPETS
GAA Summit: Over 2,000 volunteers are descending on Croke Park today for the inaugural Club Summit. Keep an eye out for local legends like Carla Rowe representing Dublin GAA.
Junk Kouture: The "From Waste to Wear" exhibition is live in the city today—huge inspiration for the creative secondary school students in Dundrum and Rathfarnham.
Cruagh Wood Loop: The "Walking & Coffee" social group is heading to Cruagh Wood at 10:00 AM today. A great way to meet neighbors if you’re new to the area.
Tennis Opening: Sandymount’s Claremont Railway Lawn Tennis Club is officially showing off its brand new red clay courts this weekend. Roland Garros vibes in D4!
In case you missed it
📅 WHAT'S ON (The Sunday Planner)
Don't stay on the couch all weekend.
Carnaval Dublin @ Button Factory | 5:00 PM | Bringing the heat of Brazil to a cold Dublin Saturday
Love Blooms Valentine's Concert @ Pepper Canister Church | 6:15 PM | Pure choral magic.
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👋 WRAP UP
Put the phone down, grab a coffee, and go enjoy that Saturday sunshine!
— The Dublin Scoop Team
