Seán Moncrieff: The Dart in good weather seems to induce a screaming insanity in teenagers
Columnist Seán Moncrieff reflects on the disruptive behavior of teenagers on Dublin's Dart train during warm weather. He describes the loud music and boisterous atmosphere as a recurring social phenomenon.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of public transport etiquette and generational social dynamics in urban settings.
T here are perennial Irish media stories. Is the Rose of Tralee outdated? Is the CAO too complicated? Does Christmas seem to come earlier? And, as soon as there’s a blast of good weather, reporters travel en masse to Dollymount Strand to interview delighted Dubs, their skin already turning a worryingly vivid magenta.
This is a personal lifestyle column reflecting on social observations without political agenda.
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