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Dublin’s O’Connell Street is crumbling under neglect, crime, and lost charm — Lonely Planet dubs it a “troubled street,” citing drug use, vacant buildings, fast-food chains replacing historic shops, and rising theft and street drinking that threaten tourism. Local business owners echo the warning, describing repeated robberies, aggressive shoplifters with impunity, and a police presence that’s faded — one owner even calls for a “Mayor Giuliani approach” to restore safety and prestige before the economy and visitor numbers take a deeper hit.

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