They are so rare, there is something precious about blue-sky autumn days, aka grab-your-bag-and-get-out days. Don’t stop to ponder, to check that weather app or to invent an excuse: who cares if the skies cover up and it starts lashing once you’re out? By then you’ll have made it out and enjoyed a breath of air that is actually fresh, and won’t just yet freeze a lung upon contact. It’s worth it.

On days like these, I like to explore new places or revisit some of my summer favourites in a different, autumnal light. One of these is definitely Dartmouth Square, a beautiful space in Dublin 6 tucked away between the Canal and Ranelagh.  I used to come here a lot more often when I used to live in the area, but I still occasionally love to spend time here, particularly in the spring.  There is a beautiful old-world feel about…