Fionn Davenport
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first heard Jan 2026
last heard 26 Jun
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The Claire Byrne Show · Lonely Planet describes O’Connell Street as ‘troubled’ · 26 Jun 2026
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I want to write that Dublin is one of the greatest cities on earth.
And so sometimes, and as you know, I've written the Lonely Planet Guide since the 90s, so I've seen Dublin change dramatically over that time, both for good and, in fairness, also for bad.
One of the things, though, that I think is worth pointing out...
Lonely Planet isn't about kind of just going, ah, this place is terrible, don't go here.
If something is not worth visiting, we just don't include it.
But you can't not talk about O'Connell Street.
It is the central artery through the north side.
And also, bear in mind, I will say that the chapter opens in a very positive sense.
They call it...
Like, I mean, I do say edgier and more lived in than its soundside counterparts.
The area just north of Liffey blends faded Georgian elegance with classic Dublin grit and a vibrant multicultural edge, which I think is a very positive and fair description of what you might expect when you go into that part of the city.
I think there's some great stuff going on.
But unfortunately, it's one of those things, it's like we read reports all the time.
Like, one of the things you asked me earlier on,
What do I see when I walk up O'Connell Street?
I have on more than one occasion seen open drug use, like in the middle of the day, in the little alleys or the little side streets off O'Connell Street.
And that's like, and like, look, I appreciate Dublin isn't alone in this.
Most cities have their problems.
But, you know, this is my city.
And I think always when it's jarring to see.
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