Why no Irish need apply

When the Dunnes first set up their hostel in Oz, the visiting Irish gave them no problems, but now they’re a liability, says Danielle McGrane

AS a Dubliner living in Australia, Thomas Dunne did not expect he would ban Irish people from his hostel, but he has, six years after opening it in north Queensland.

This year was not the first time Mr Dunne had trouble with the Irish, but when two young men broke windows, a table and chairs, his decision was final.