Advertisement

Is Temple Bar an embarrassment?

Temple Bar has been named the third biggest tourist trap in the world. The complaints against it ...

Share this article

11.31 16 Jul 2025


Is Temple Bar an embarrassment?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

11.31 16 Jul 2025


Temple Bar has been named the third biggest tourist trap in the world.

The complaints against it are the prices, the dirty streets and being overcrowded.

We often hear complaints about the cost of a pint there, or of the mess on the streets, so how do we sort it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Declan O’Brien, Chair of The Temple Bar Resident’s Association, owner of Rory's Fishing Tackle, Mary Harkin, Travel Writer Melaine May and more.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

New documentary covers Israeli...

00:14:42

New documentary covers Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza

The Hard Shoulder

00:14:42


How big of an issue is distrac...

00:06:14

How big of an issue is distracted driving?

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:14


Kids Clinic: Realistically pla...

00:10:09

Kids Clinic: Realistically planning family dinner

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:09


Major rezoning plan for 7,000...

00:07:43

Major rezoning plan for 7,000 new homes moving forward despite objections

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:43