Overall

I've recently returned to Dublin after twelve years living in London and travelling the world. I'm back now six months and am already planning on my departure. Some of the reviews on here are scathing of the city, unfairly. It's not that bad - but as a Dubliner I might be blinkered. The city is fun, the pubs are fun and the architecture though messed is stunning. What's dismayed me most is the recently aquired arrogance and racist opinions of my fellow countrymen. I've aquired a cockney (London) accent and have been subject to racism on a number of occassions - shock horror and vitriol when they realise i'm actually Irish. All in all it's well worth a trip to the city but it's not the best city in Europe but does have many a charm. Ireland as a country should not be mixed with Dublin as they're worlds apart. Check out Galway on the west coast - excellent city.

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Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: May 2009

22 May 2009 | dion_21uk

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