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Grafton Street Gone Down Market?

Dublin city manager John Fitzgerald has expressed concern about the quality of retailer moving to the south city as some international fashion chains avoid Grafton Street in favour of Henry Street and shopping centres in the suburbs.

With bookmakers, mobile phone and gift shops and a convenience store under the Spar brand now on Grafton Street, some of the more established retailers on the street complain privately that the quality of the offering in the city's premier shopping zone has gone downmarket in recent times.

Irish Times

July 2005

Proliferation of Buskers on Grafton Street_June 2004 Irish Times

Isn't it time something was done to limit the proliferation of buskers on Grafton Street?

The crowds which gather around them, blocking the street every few yards, are an inconvenience to both visitors and shoppers and the volume of amplified sound is often unacceptably high. Unlike casual traders they pay no licence fee, are illegal and cause a nuisance - and an opportunity for pickpockets. - Yours, etc.,

Grafton Street_Major Rent Cut

Bewley's looks for major rent cut

2008_Grafton Street fifth most expensive location to rent in the world

Grafton Street is now fifth most expensive location to rent in the world via @independent_ie