Posted by Dublin’s Upper O’Connell Street, formerly Drogheda Street in the 17th century, was once a thriving residential area—in stark contrast to today’s streetscape of derelict buildings, vacant properties, and demolished sites. Now, only a single resident remains on the entire street. It’s astounding that such dereliction is tolerated in Ireland, particularly on this historic thoroughfare that witnessed pivotal moments in Irish history, including the 1913 Dublin lock-out gatherings, the 1916 Easter Rising, and the Irish Civil War of 1922. Dereliction should be treated as a social crime against the state and must not be tolerated—especially given that 14,864 people nationwide are in emergency accommodation, including 10,686 in Dublin, representing a 9% increase over 2024. The red blocks in my graphic represent some of the derelict and vacant sites in Dublin City. #DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #VacantIreland #Dublin #Ireland
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