Good morning, South Dublin!
The Bank Holiday is officially behind us, and the coffee machines in Ranelagh and Sandyford are working overtime. Whether you’re back at the desk or still recovering from a weekend hike, we’ve got the local news you need to stay in the loop.
⛅ WEATHER Today:
Today: ☁️ High: 8°C | Low: 2°C
The vibe: Cold and gray. It's a "big coat and extra espresso" kind of Tuesday.
📣 THE BIG SCOOP The Sandyford "Mega-School" Milestone
The Gist: Planning updates for the new primary and secondary school campus in the Sandyford/Stepaside area have reached a major milestone this week, promising relief for local parents.
The Details:
The Scale: The project is part of a massive €1.6bn national investment to address "demographic growth" in areas like D18.
The Purpose: It aims to ease the "school place squeeze" that has hit Stepaside and Cherrywood families hard as thousands of new homes have been built.
Community Use: New blueprints include sports facilities designed for use by local community clubs in the evenings.
Why it matters: If you live in D18 or D16, this is a generational infrastructure project. It’s the answer to long-standing school-place shortages, but residents are already watching the potential traffic impact on the Blackthorn and Enniskerry Roads.
📰 SOUTH SIDE SNIPPETS
Ranelagh Pulse: Watch the planning notices near the Luas bridge this week. As boutiques continue to replace older retail units, there’s talk of a new specialty wellness or deli space coming to the village.
Dundrum Village: While the Town Centre is busy, local community advocates are pushing for more independent "Main Street" vibes in Dundrum Village. Rumors of a new bookstore/cafe are growing as the council reviews the "Dundrum Village Regeneration" plans.
Rathfarnham Nature: Post-storm cleanups are underway at Marlay Park. Most paths are clear, but the lower wooded areas remain muddy—bring the wellies!
Business Buzz: The Sandyford Business District (SBD) has just announced its first major "Meet Your Neighbour" event for mid-February. Great for local networking.
In case you missed it
📅 WHAT'S ON (The Weekday Guide)
Wednesday (Feb 4th): "How to Start Your Own Food Business" @ This Must Be The Place 🥘 For the aspiring food entrepreneurs in Sandyford and Ranelagh. Part of the post-Brigit festival workshops.
Link: Visit Dublin - Food Business Workshop
BallyBridgeWater is a live stage parody celebrating 40 years of Ireland's "second best loved" fictional town. It’s a "Work in Progress" night featuring 10 of Ireland’s leading performers.
Price: €9 (A bargain for a night of laughs!) 👉 Full Details & Booking Here
The beautiful Fernhill Gardens in Stepaside is one of the newest parks in Dublin, and it’s well worth a visit.
👋 WRAP UP
Power through the Tuesday slump, the weekend is only four days away!
— The Dublin Scoop Team
