What you see in Dublin

RWCNT

Boom_Bap wrote: »

The best thing about Dublin is that it's not Cork

Truth. The sooner the wall is built the better.

Pretzeluck

Cina wrote: »

Ah it's the boards.ie weekly "Let's bash Dublin" thread.

Featuring such hits as

"place is full o' scummers!"
"what a skip, seriously!"
"can't f*ckin' go anywhere without a car there"
"where's me Dublin Bus lads?"
"worse than bleedin' Africa so it is!"

I know you're being sarcastic but it's the truth

realdanbreen

Who even travels to Dublin anymore?
Apart from an odd concert or match there's no need and shur a proper city like London or Paris is just a short flight from Shannon or Cork.

John_Rambo

realdanbreen wrote: »

Who even travels to Dublin anymore?
Apart from an odd concert or match there's no need and shur a proper city like London or Paris is just a short flight from Shannon or Cork.

Parisians and Londoners visit the most popular tourist destination in Ireland.

Dublin.

Grayson

223vmax wrote: »

Totally wrong. I'm from Manchester. Unless you meant clearly doesn't have a clue about Dublin. All the gear heads in Manc have now turned to spice and are walking zombies about the place. Druggies hanging around on streets in cities wasn't the point. But, all the Dubs suddenly wake up defending the place. It wasn't an attack on Dublin as such - even though in my opinion it is a sh!te hole. My point was as someone who doesn't go to Dublin often to be greeted with that sight wasn't the best. If you walk from Heuston to Templebar a couple of times I reckon you wouldn't have to wait long to see some horrendous sights. Now in Manc and Liverpool (which is also a sh!te hole) you wouldn't walk out of a major train station to be faced with the stuff you do in Dublin. The last time I was in Dublin prior to this visit, there was a gang of lads clutching clear plastic bags (I think just released from prison) with a few bit and pieces in, shouting a bawling clearly high as kites. Generally being very antiscoial and intimidating...

1) they probably weren't just out of prison. They're just like that normally
2) they're generally entertaining.
3) the bolded bit. Really?

fonecrusher1

realdanbreen wrote: »

Who even travels to Dublin anymore?
Apart from an odd concert or match there's no need and shur a proper city like London or Paris is just a short flight from Shannon or Cork.

This is it exactly. They are sprawling huge proper cities that make wee Dublin look like a backwater. Bless em they think its some sort of magical metropolis.

:pac:

realdanbreen

John_Rambo wrote: »

Parisians and Londoners visit the most popular tourist destination in Ireland.

Dublin.

Yeah but the Yanks, the ones who spend and TIP, they prefer to visit the countryside. The dubs can keep the hen parties from Newcastle!

weldoninhio

lawred2 wrote: »

Why would he need to store it his arse?

All his pockets got holes in them?

Sure his arse has a hole in it too i'd imagine.

Ush1

realdanbreen wrote: »

Yeah but the Yanks, the ones who spend and TIP, they prefer to visit the countryside. The dubs can keep the hen parties from Newcastle!

That'll be Carrick on Shannon and Kilkenny.

John_Rambo

realdanbreen wrote: »

Yeah but the Yanks, the ones who spend and TIP, they prefer to visit the countryside. The dubs can keep the hen parties from Newcastle!

The Americans love Dublin, if you visited places of cultural interest and you’d know this. The galleries and museums and cultural hubs of Dublin are are constantly filled with educated Americans and Europeans. I’m not saying they don’t like the rest of the country, of course they do.

10pennymixup

iamwhoiam wrote: »

What I saw today in Dublin was lots of lovely kids all dressed in the uniform , all neat and tidy going to school. I saw mums and dads and nanas and grandads holding their hands and making sure they hats on . I saw a gentleman hold the gate for the kids and keep them safe . And I saw the lollipop lady all dressed in a santa hat with a huge smile for all the kids

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I think the OP meant what did you see recently and not in 1976.

Know The Code!!

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realdanbreen wrote: »

Yeah but the Yanks, the ones who spend and TIP, they prefer to visit the countryside. The dubs can keep the hen parties from Newcastle!

In some ways Dublin really punches above its weight and ranks with other, much bigger European cities though.

I just googled "most overated" and "most disappointing" cities in Europe, Dublin made both lists! :pac:

To be fair I think it's ranked friendliest capital as well and I'd not argue with that based on my experience, it's rough and expensive but I've had people strike up great friendly chats with me when I'm having a pint, help me when I'm lost etc. Again, not different than other Irish cities in that regard but different from a lot of capitals.

iamwhoiam

10pennymixup wrote: »

Know The Code!!

I have no idea why my post is drawing such attention and sarcasm . It is exactly what I saw yesterday while bringing my grandchild to school . ? Its what I love about Dublin subarbs and the people around me . But maybe others are not so lucky then ?

realdanbreen

John_Rambo wrote: »

The Americans love Dublin, if you visited places of cultural interest and you’d know this. The galleries and museums and cultural hubs of Dublin are are constantly filled with educated Americans and Europeans. I’m not saying they don’t like the rest of the country, of course they do.

'galleries and Museums' ?
Lets be honest you would see anything of interest that is to be seen in Dublin in one day, two days max.

MadYaker

The tourists are fascinated by things that we don't even notice though. They'd squeeze 4 or 5 days out of Dublin no problem, more if they like drinking.

It's a dump but any of my foreign friends who come for a visit can't get enough of Dublin, especially the Americans. I'll never understand it.

Deebles McBeebles

Remember the one legged guy who used to sell tickets (and something else if the question was asked) outside the SFX? Ah you'd miss him.

John_Rambo

realdanbreen wrote: »

'galleries and Museums' ?
Lets be honest you would see anything of interest that is to be seen in Dublin in one day, two days max.

Let's be honest, you speak for yourself and lack imagination.

Other people want catch the coastline, Howth, the galleries, museums, check out the islands and the beaches, the wildlife sanctuaries, paddle on the river, maybe kitesurf, some sea kayaking, climb Killiney hill, maybe hit the Dublin mountains, check out a few restaurants, maybe see a concert or comedy show, visit some pubs etc...

dundalkfc10

realdanbreen wrote: »

'galleries and Museums' ?
Lets be honest you would see anything of interest that is to be seen in Dublin in one day, two days max.

1. Croke Park
2. Glasnevin,
3. Guinness Storehouse,
4. Dublin Mountains,
5. Dublin Csastle,
6. Trinity College,
7. Temple Bar,
8. Phoenix Park,
9. St. Stephen's Green
10. Dublin Zoo
11. National Botanic Gardens,

You wouldnt get around many of them in 2 days

realdanbreen

dundalkfc10 wrote: »

1. Croke Park
2. Glasnevin,
3. Guinness Storehouse,
4. Dublin Mountains,
5. Dublin Csastle,
6. Trinity College,
7. Temple Bar,
8. Phoenix Park,
9. St. Stephen's Green
10. Dublin Zoo
11. National Botanic Gardens,

You wouldnt get around many of them in 2 days

You're kidding me. Bar you were going to climb the Dublin mountains you'd do it no sweat. And if all you can offer by way of attractions is Temple Bar then forget it.

iamwhoiam

realdanbreen wrote: »

You're kidding me. Bar you were going to climb the Dublin mountains you'd do it no sweat. And if all you can offer by way of attractions is Temple Bar then forget it.

So you missed the other 9 then ?

realdanbreen

John_Rambo wrote: »

Let's be honest, you speak for yourself and lack imagination.

Other people want catch the coastline, Howth, the galleries, museums, check out the islands and the beaches, the wildlife sanctuaries, paddle on the river, maybe kitesurf, some sea kayaking, climb Killiney hill, maybe hit the Dublin mountains, check out a few restaurants, maybe see a concert or comedy show, visit some pubs etc...

Well you have a fair imagination if you think 'catch the coastline' or 'paddle on the river' would attract very many. Bottom line is Dublin consists of a few streets surrounded by mundane looking suburbs with no proper transport system .

realdanbreen

iamwhoiam wrote: »

So you missed the other 9 then ?

Oh sorry, the Zoo and wait for it...Glasnevin!:D

iamwhoiam

realdanbreen wrote: »

Oh sorry, the Zoo and wait for it...Glasnevin!:D

Ah suit yourself sure .

John_Rambo

realdanbreen wrote: »

Well you have a fair imagination if you think 'catch the coastline' or 'paddle on the river' would attract very many.

But you see they do attract hundreds and thousands of tourists! You're just completely unaware of them.

There’s a thriving tourist industry in Dublin with coastal bus and cycle tours as well as the packed DART trains in the summer that go to the coast! There’s a number of tourist kayak excursions on offer in the city with coastal sea kayaking and river paddles on the Liffey.

realdanbreen wrote: »

Bottom line is Dublin consists of a few streets surrounded by mundane looking suburbs with no proper transport system .

If you seriously think this is all there is to Dublin you’re head is stuck in the sand and you have a lot to learn about your capital and your country.

AllForIt

cian68 wrote: »

God forbid. Look I don't know man if you reckon a deal was going down then yeah guards should be on top of that but people need a place to stand and chat and you not liking the look of them isn't a genuine grievance.

That argument you use is not an uncommon one used to portray anyone who complains about unsocial street behavior by the underclasses as aloof and unkind. Exact same argument made about travelers who loiter round the town all day in gangs and the skangers and drunks that hang around the boardwalk which they ruin for everyone else and make it feel unsafe. The only types I would't complain about are the homeless beggars being their specifically because of the high throughput of pedestrians which would maximize how much money they might make but not the drug addicts who maximize the thieving opportunities they might have and maximize the number of ppl who they annoy.

meeeeh

Dublin doesn't work at the moment. Not enough of the city is pedestrianised, traffic management doesn't work, public transport is under strain and as an occasional visitors it seems to me there are more and more homeless everywhere. There is also no great planning how many fast food restaurants and similar tat should be in prominent locations. Dumping rubbish is another problem (in general in Ireland). It creates impression of filth and lack of pride in the place.

Dublin has great potential but a great attractive place it is not at the moment.

KevinCavan

Cork City is full of beggars and refugees sleeping in shop doorways along Patrick Street in the evenings.

Pretzeluck

John_Rambo wrote: »

Let's be honest, you speak for yourself and lack imagination.

Other people want catch the coastline, Howth, the galleries, museums, check out the islands and the beaches, the wildlife sanctuaries, paddle on the river, maybe kitesurf, some sea kayaking, climb Killiney hill, maybe hit the Dublin mountains, check out a few restaurants, maybe see a concert or comedy show, visit some pubs etc...

Ok, how is this better than same in Italy or Spain where the weather actually allows you to enjoy it. It is a kip compared to Mediterranean

John_Rambo

Pretzeluck wrote: »

Ok, how is this better than same in Italy or Spain where the weather actually allows you to enjoy it. It is a kip compared to Mediterranean

I never said it was better or worse! The weather is pretty good in Dublin, particularly in the summer. Doesn't stop people carrying out all sorts of outdoor activities all year round. Some parts of the Med are far too hot for a lot of activities in mid summer. However, cities are all different, they're the cultural hubs of countries and that's why people flock to them. Including Dublin.... to experience something different, if they were all the same it would be boring.

meeeeh

Pretzeluck wrote: »

Ok, how is this better than same in Italy or Spain where the weather actually allows you to enjoy it. It is a kip compared to Mediterranean

I don't know about Spain but Italy can be a bit messy too. They are lucky with the weather and the history (I heard once that half of world UNESCO monuments are in Italy) but parts are very run down and dirty. I think cities a bit more north are better examples of good planning and maintenance. Vienna would be great example except it's full of Austrians.

happyoutscan

pablo128 wrote: »

I had a look at your previous posts and it seems you were living or staying in Dublin just a couple of years ago, and in fact recommending restaurants in the city.

Or am I missing a joke somewhere?

You were that offended?

KevinCavan

They need to move the junkies out of Dublin city centre, they have ruined O’ Connell Street and O’ Connell Bridge with such zomified people staggering around the place. I like a lot about Dublin, Grafton Street is much nicer than O’ Connell Street, because it’s less scummy.

Sycamore Tree

meeeeh wrote: »

Dublin doesn't work at the moment. Not enough of the city is pedestrianised, traffic management doesn't work, public transport is under strain and as an occasional visitors it seems to me there are more and more homeless everywhere. There is also no great planning how many fast food restaurants and similar tat should be in prominent locations. Dumping rubbish is another problem (in general in Ireland). It creates impression of filth and lack of pride in the place.

Dublin has great potential but a great attractive place it is not at the moment.

I have found that tourists are very underwhelmed by Dublin unless they are big drinkers.

Church on Tuesday

I'm from the west of Ireland and for the life of me I cannot understand this Dublin bashing thing.

It's a capital european city, what do you expect? You will see all sorts in cities around the world.

Either some people here don't get out very much or they had an extremely sheltered upbringing...

Atlantic Dawn

I do love the smell of fresh grass along the Liffey Boardwalk.

John_Rambo

Sycamore Tree wrote: »

I have found that tourists are very underwhelmed by Dublin unless they are big drinkers.

I find the opposite. And I come across a lot of tourists in Dublin. I'm also involved in a large event in Dublin every year that involves athletes and their families coming from all over the world to Dublin, they're not drinkers and they love it. Of all the places in Ireland there's a lot more do to than drink in the capital.



I see most of your posts about the capital are fairly negative and bitchy. I don't believe you come across many tourists in Dublin and you're just getting digs in for the craic. :rolleyes:

Sycamore Tree

John_Rambo wrote: »

I find the opposite. And I come across a lot of tourists in Dublin. I'm also involved in a large event in Dublin every year that involves athletes and their families coming from all over the world to Dublin, they're not drinkers and they love it. Of all the places in Ireland there's a lot more do to than drink in the capital.

I see most of your posts about the capital are fairly negative and bitchy. I don't believe you come across many tourists in Dublin and you're just getting digs in for the craic. :rolleyes:

I am talking about tourists that I meet on the Wild Atlantic Way. They love Ireland but were very disappointed with Dublin. The first impression of the city centre must be quite brutal.

Obviously you have learned to blank out the zombies and scumbags.

wakka12

Sycamore Tree wrote: »

I have found that tourists are very underwhelmed by Dublin unless they are big drinkers.

Well I doubt that given Dublins immense popularity with foreign tourists, and not all of them drink

I really dont think Dublin justifies it's extortionate price of everything though, pretty nice city, especially if youve loads of money, but if youve loads of money why not just go to paris or london, so I dont get why dublin is so popular really

John_Rambo

Sycamore Tree wrote: »

I am talking about tourists that I meet on the Wild Atlantic Way. They love Ireland but were very disappointed with Dublin. The first impression of the city centre must be quite brutal.

Obviously you have learned to blank out the zombies and scumbags.

I was involved in the development of the WAW and have done 90% of the WAW with my family (pre and post destinational marketing). The tourists I deal with kick-start in Dublin and hit the South West to travel North or hit North West to travel the South and the feedback has always been positive regarding Dublin and of course the WAW.

I'm talking about tourists experiences in Dublin. As a city break and as a gateway to the West via car hire or tour bus the feedback is mostly positive. And the stats agree, regardless or your anecdotes and "talks" you have with tourists. Dublin is still pulling the tourists and they are loving it.

Don't forget, a lot of tourists are brave and cultured, the do things in Ireland and in Dublin without a chip on their shoulder, they're willing to see amazing things that you don't know about like the Trinity library, theatrical plays, galleries, historical shows and other cultural gems, a lot of which are free unlike other parts of the island.

fatknacker

If Dublin is such a miserable sh1tehole then why is there no room to fvcking move on the streets, roads and shops or or places to live.
I wish everyone hated Dublin as much as they say they did and pissed off back to their own miserable towns so I can go about my day more freely.

Pretzeluck

fatknacker wrote: »

If Dublin is such a miserable sh1tehole then why is there no room to fvcking move on the streets, roads and shops or or places to live.
I wish everyone hated Dublin as much as they say they did and pissed off back to their own miserable towns so I can go about my day more freely.

But that's the reason, there is no peace.

Sam Quentin

To be fair... I'm not from Dublin but in my town we have a lot of call centres etc.. so I get to meet loads of Spanish, French, German, Italian etc etc, .. they love going to Dublin at weekends and make it their business to tell people "oh I was in Dublin all weekend" so it's not so bad.. I think what most people feel is not hate but total shame and embarrassment that the issue with junkies and 'scummers' is not being addressed and tackled, people saying 'you see it in all big cities across Europe' are totally wrong.. you do not see eg: what the op seen.. you just don't see it... I think it's an awful pity for anyone to witness such FILTH in one of the World's greatest cities.

Larbre34

KevinCavan wrote: »

They need to move the junkies out of Dublin city centre, they have ruined O’ Connell Street and O’ Connell Bridge with such zomified people staggering around the place. I like a lot about Dublin, Grafton Street is much nicer than O’ Connell Street, because it’s less scummy.

That'd be difficult.

Its an inconvenient truth for many folk that right behind our Capital's main street begins about 15 square kilometres of one of the most economically deprived, socially isolated, drug ravaged, crime riven areas in the land. From Gardiner Street to Sheriff Street, East Wall to Ballybough, North Strand to North Earl Street, the North Inner City is in a dreadful condition and lacking the basics of a community fabric.

Yes, the Community groups and social advocates will be quick to tell me there are some great people to be found there and I absolutely agree that there are, but I also have a good friend who is a senior garda rank based in Store Street and some of the stories he tells would make you go pale. There are only two localities in the Country requiring a full time armed Garda presence and D1 is one of them, and its more than merely Hutch/Kinahan.

Its easy to say empty O'Connell Street of all the scummers and junkies, but they live right next door. O'Connell Street will never achieve its development potential so long as the shadow of intimidation and petty crime hangs over it and i don't see any catalyst coming down the tracks that will change that reality.

splashuum

Growing Muslim population.

applehunter

A City without a soul.














and smackheads.

JupiterKid

A severe and even worsening housing crisis that should have 100,000s out protesting in the streets and demanding a general election.

Edgware

Dublin is a great city gone to hell by political inaction.
First thing needed is a visible police presence on foot around the streets to deal with the threat of scumbags

Deathbytaxes

Was born and raised in Dublin and loved it , met my partner 8 years ago and moved to Laois and now when I visit I can’t wait to drive back to my small town. I don’t know if I was blind to it before or if it’s gotten worse but there is a lot of junkies about not that it’s a uniquely Dublin thing though.

I couldn’t imagine raising my kids in Crumlin and I love it there just prefer where I live now. I feel like the kids have gotten scummier than they where when I was one , not all of them just a select few.

Wanderer78

Edgware wrote:

Dublin is a great city gone to hell by political inaction. First thing needed is a visible police presence on foot around the streets to deal with the threat of scumbags

What should they do to 'deal with them'?

realdanbreen

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

I'm from the west of Ireland and for the life of me I cannot understand this Dublin bashing thing.

It's a capital european city, what do you expect? You will see all sorts in cities around the world.

Either some people here don't get out very much or they had an extremely sheltered upbringing...

Yeah, but you're from the west of Ireland. I'm sure if I was sitting on a stone wall in Maams Cross then somewhere like Ballyraggett would apper to be almost cosmopolitan to me!