What's going on with Dublin ?

wally1990

I don't live in Dublin however , over the past number of weeks/months there seems to be non stop 'trouble' being reported in the media.

It seems like everyday on social media or in the news there has been a brawl in the streets , trouble with youths, shops attacked or someone stabbed etc

From the outside it appears like an awful place to visit at that the current moment.

My wife and I were discussing where to head off to and I know it sounds trivial but we are simply turned off Dublin because of the recent media articles and antics happening.

For people living there and maybe going out to eat and drink, have you noticed any difference at all or is it just a coincidence with the current volume of issues and media attention in Dublin ?

Swaine

No, it's just a kip, an overpriced kip.

Kerry, Galway/Mayo or Wexford are much better options for a weekend away.

wally1990

wally1990 wrote: »

I don't live in Dublin however , over the past number of weeks/months there seems to be non stop 'trouble' being reported in the media.

It seems like everyday on social media or in the news there has been a brawl in the streets , trouble with youths, shops attacked or someone stabbed etc

From the outside it appears like an awful place to visit at that the current moment.

My wife and I were discussing where to head off to and I know it sounds trivial but we are simply turned off Dublin because of the recent media articles and antics happening.

For people living there and maybe going out to eat and drink, have you noticed any difference at all or is it just a coincidence with the current volume of issues and media attention in Dublin ?

I was out last week for some food and a couple of drinks, no issue whatsoever.

There are a few more undesirables around than usual but no doubt they will soon return to their caves. Honestly, it’s generally fine so try to ignore every second poster telling you it’s a kip and that you will get beaten up the moment you step out of your hotel.

athlone573

The city centre is a noticeably less pleasant place at the moment, there's more gurriers around and less "normal" shop /office workers.

It'll probably settle down in a few weeks if the indoor pubs open but unless you have a particular gra for street drinking I would go elsewhere.

LMHC

wally1990 wrote: »

I don't live in Dublin however , over the past number of weeks/months there seems to be non stop 'trouble' being reported in the media.

It seems like everyday on social media or in the news there has been a brawl in the streets , trouble with youths, shops attacked or someone stabbed etc

From the outside it appears like an awful place to visit at that the current moment.

My wife and I were discussing where to head off to and I know it sounds trivial but we are simply turned off Dublin because of the recent media articles and antics happening.

For people living there and maybe going out to eat and drink, have you noticed any difference at all or is it just a coincidence with the current volume of issues and media attention in Dublin ?

The area has been affected directly by societial changes. If you walk up moore Street you will see families of roma gypsies sitting around where it would of been an entirely market traders area with some Chinese tech shops.

Dublin youths are also causing issues due to lack of opportunities and boredom in working class areas. I did love dublin. But now I just see my own area as home of Dublin 8. Dublin will get worse because of the class divide.

Tenzor07

City centre area, temple bar in particular you really need to pick your seating well to ensure you have cover from passers by as there's a large amount of begging for money going on, which can get very tiresome...

Don't go near the liffey boardwalks either, bins full of rubbish, the thick smell of cannabis smoke in the air and large groups of youths dealing drugs...

And the usual gangs of male youths hanging around looking for trouble and to steal wallets/sunglasses/phones or whatever you leave out on the table etc.

Gardai no-where to be seen of course and don't move the addicts/beggars on..

All in all i'd try avoid large areas of temple bar and the north inner city, though some places are better than others...

This isn't at all uncommon either:


https://twitter.com/gardainfo/status/1406859784729632770

spurious

'His parents' custody'.
Don't make me laugh. They are the ones dragged him up in the first place.

Lack of opportunities my arse. Plenty of jobs and things to do if people wanted to.