Diary of a Gen Z Student: I enjoy my cost-effective drinking on Drury Street! Can you blame me?

Oh, dear disgruntled reader, you may be thinking to yourself, ‘Whatever happened to house parties?’ To that I say, ‘Whatever happened to houses?’

Jane Cowan: "The drinking on Drury Street also starts at about 4pm every day, 2pm if the temperature is above 13 degrees. So, you can almost always count on a lively atmosphere."  Picture: Moya Nolan.

One of my most beloved hangout spots in Dublin has been making headlines recently. Drury Street, home to some of Dublin’s chicest wine bars and angriest bar staff. It has become something of a target for denigration by many. 

Businesses that occupy the street complain about the anti-social behaviour ruining their shopfronts, while young wans who just want somewhere to have a few cans say that their sense of community is being eroded by sellers trying to get Drury Street under control.