Personally speaking, the average tourist visiting Ireland in search of a bit of diddly-eye, Guinness and leprechauns would do well to avoid spending time in Dublin. Strolling through the city centre on a sunny Saturday this weekend, I was embarrassed to watch masses of tourists and gangs of spanish and italian students navigate the filthy streets and menacing crowds of Temple Bar while being continually harassed for money by junkies. It's just my view, but I really do think the average tourist (British stags and hens aside) would be far better off starting and finishing their journey at a provincial airport.
Yup, there's the petty, resentful Shannon mindset in full flight.
I suspect it's the key, unspoken, weakness in their business plan. They honestly believe their own propaganda.