Lonely Planet has warned people who visit Dublin’s O’Connell Street that the area is “troubled” and that they may encounter “visible drug use”. The travel bible is hugely influential but is less than positive about the capital’s most famous street. While noting O’Connell is replete with history, it added that crime and dilapidation are also huge issues. On The Claire Byrne Show, the profile’s author, Fionn Davenport, said he believes locals share his concerns.