How much has Dublin changed in the last 10 years?

Question

I am 18 and moved to california when i was 10 from Clonsilla, Dublin, Ireland. I am thinking of moving back to go to college but I have heard that things are vey different now than they were in 1998. Is this true? I know there has been an influx of immigrants so have the demographics changed significantly in certain areas? I have it is are mad expensive, petty crime has gone up, the city has become dirtier, there are ten times the amount of skangers ( :and the city center is no longer as safe. I'd appreciate any info. Thanks and happy paddy's day!

Answer 1

I'm sorry to say that I agree with everything you said. In addition, traffic has become a nightmare. It can literally take me two hours to get in to the city centre in the mornings from Clondalkin. And then two hours minimum to get home at night. House prices have gone through the roof so first-time buyers can't find housing. Dubs are selling up, making a fortune, and then buying cheaper houses outside Dublin in places like Meath, Louth, Cavan, Kildare and Wicklow. Renting is also ridiculously expensive in Dublin. In addition, Dublin is so crowded these days that I find it claustrophobic and therefore avoid it like the plague. Dublin City Centre can be a scary place now at night, definitely not safe. There is also a large problem with people (mainly immigrants) drinking on the streets in broad daylight. There is little that is good to be said for Dublin these days :(

Answer 2

Everything you mentioned there is 100% true unfortunately :(

Answer 3

things are not easy now in ireland nor were they a few years back. honestly i always hope for saftey i would check out irish newspapers online to be honest and see what colominist are writting on