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As tourists seeking Dublin's iconic Guinness and whiskey experiences leave with a sour taste, the city grapples with a growing number of tent cities populated by African migrants, stirring unease among local business owners and residents, observes Polish political commentator Piotr Semka.
Dublin, traditionally a city of vibrant nightlife and rich cultural heritage, is now confronting a challenging reality as makeshift encampments of African migrants appear along the grand Liffey River.
Originating from the U.K., these newcomers are estimated to be around 2,000 by the Irish Refugee Council, with media reports indicating a weekly influx of approximately 250 new arrivals. The presence of these encampments is drawing parallels with the infamous migrant camps in Calais, France, sparking fears among local business owners that the central city area might deter tourists.