To wonder why MN hates Dublin?

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I am Irish. I'm watching the Irish version of newsnight and it's all about MN bad reviews of Dublin. We have lots of problems here but I don't get that people would dislike us that much?

I am went with a boyfriend (now husband) in my early 20s in the mid 1990s so no access to Trip Advisor to research. It’s the only time in my life I had to ring my parents for money and it was so expensive.

It was grey and meh. People were unfriendly (because we were Brits?). Not worth the effort of crossing the Irish Sea. Galway and County Clare were worth a visit so not a total loss.

Im sure you're aware half of europe was burnt to the ground in the 1940s as well Gallivespian

In fact Dubrovnik was blown to fuckery only 25 years ago but now look at it.

Paris is just too heavy on the cliches, and is just the same as other continental major cities with a big river through it. Bordeux and even Marseille I've really liked

Jaysus, was it a slow news day?

I just dislike Ireland completely, both northern and southern

Luv u 2 hun 😗

I was very disappointed and wouldn't go again

What a shame, you'll be missed.

My over-riding memory of it was how grubby and dirty it was, streets full of litter. Right put me off - never been back.

I must be the most easily pleased tourist OK mumsnet. I love Dublin, and Paris. I'm fact I'd go a step further and say that I have never actually visited anywhere that I hated, although I'll not claim to be the world's most well travelled person, as my experiences only cover the UK and Ireland and a few different European countries.

I am went with a boyfriend (now husband) in my early 20s in the mid 1990s so no access to Trip Advisor to research. It’s the only time in my life I had to ring my parents for money and it was so expensive
Expensive in the 1990's before the Celtic tiger. I didn't think so. Rent in the 1990 was approx 400 punt.
Now around €2000 a month.
It was grey and meh. People were unfriendly (because we were Brits?) What? Where did you visit.

You'll see the movie scenes in many counties. Wicklow is exactly like the movie "PS I love you" as are many country towns not temple bar.

Interesting mix of opinions. I have just moved out of Dublin and have huge affection for it but it did get too expensive to live in. I can't imagine that it's much worse or different than London though. In saying that I haven't been to London much.

Im sure you're aware half of europe was burnt to the ground in the 1940s as well Gallivespian

In fact Dubrovnik was blown to fuckery only 25 years ago but now look at it.

The previous poster wasn't bemoaning the lack of iconic architecture in Dubrovnik.

I love Dublin because I was born here and I think it has its own distinctive character. The transport system is rubbish and it is dirty. Saying there's nothing to do isn't quite true though. BÁC abú!

Haven't read all the comments. I went there about 10 years ago for my birthday, December, loved it so much went back the following year. Inspite of being quite wintery really enjoyed ourselves. Travelled on the train to outlying environs such as Dalkey and Malahide. Have good memories of those trips, the only two times I've been to Ireland would love to go back as see more of the country.

Lived in Dublin for five years - hoping to move back soon. It's a great city to live in (if you can afford it) Love the people, atmosphere, history, pubs. Avoid the shit hole that is Temple bar, tourist pubs. Stroll George's St to Portobello (and the areas off them), Epic museum, Kilmainham Gaol, Henrietta St museum, Viking stuff, 1916 tours, suburbs on DART.
@BellyButton85 Didn't find any leprechauns??

Love Dublin, great craic

Never found Dublin anything like Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Dublin is more expensive than London. My DH is Irish and we considered moving there after the brexit referendum but couldn’t afford to. It’s not my favourite city- much prefer Edinburgh and I agree it can feel slightly hostile as a Brit (but then my in laws aren’t big fans of the English either so I might be more sensitive to it).

The regenerated dockland area is a nice location to stay when visiting having said that.

I'm from Dublin haven't lived there for many years, I suppose it's part off who I am ,where my family for generations are from .It was grimy and dirty when I grew up in the 80s and 90s ,but it had soul, when I go back sometimes I think this heart and soul has gone a bit ,but maybe that's because a lot the characters and places I knew growing up are dead,gone,or have expensive apartments built on them.

I have friends who moved from Pakistan to Dublin to do an MBA whilst they worked there and they loved it, and said especially how inclusive Dubliners were and how they didn't encounter racism even though one friend wore the hijab. The Irish economy wasn't doing well and my friends would only holiday in Ireland whilst they lived there to support the economy. They moved back to Pakistan but still have great memories.

Maybe people say there's not much to do in Dublin because it doesn't have a really obvious big focal point like the Tower of London or Edinburgh Castle.

I go to Dublin for work 4 x per year, but I just see the airport, the taxis, client offices and hotels. No time for anything else, usually have dinner at the hotel, but when we do venture to a restaurant we're hosted very well.

I'm from Dublin (midlands now) and was in Grafton street the other day and was absolutely floored by the cost of everything combined with the fact that to get there I walked by over 20 people begging and that night saw homeless people in nearly every doorway. Left 2 cafes because we were led to sit then just left there and then ate in Bewleys which is so pretentious now!! Very few hellos from people whereas 'down the country;)' everyone would say hi. In that way I understand it

The homeless crisis is at its worst. There are so many tech giants google facebook twitter, lots of pharmacies companies too causing the rents to raise, they're 10,000 families homeless accommodation. Single people live in tents.
They didn't build social housing for a decade like the UK.
The goverment excepted payment instead of housing stock from builders.
If you live here there's plenty of outlets, cheap supermarkets thanks Aldi.
We are far from rich but not destitute we manage.

Genuinely surprised by people saying they encountered hostility as Brits... can honestly say never once encountered that in 10 years living here and further 2 visiting before that. Not even since Brexit, although have noticed more anti British sentiment on Irish social media since then.

I live in Ireland and often go to Dublin. I can see why a visitor might not like it. As someone said previously , the city doesn't really have a centre focal point. Everything of interest is scattered and if you are just visiting , without transport. , it isn't exactly a nice place to stroll around. O ' Connell Street has long been slated for its ugly commercialisation with crappy fast food restaurants .
I go to see theatre shows and museums and parking makes it hugely expensive. There is not much " Irishness " in bars , restaurants as many staff are not actually from Ireland. But that is also true of London. I cant imagine that there is much to do for kids in the city centre. It is a shame as the fact that it is now part of a global economy means it had lost it's uniqueness , in my opinion.
Yes , the outskirts are much more scenic , etc. but that does not really qualify as a city break.