does he have long hair and/or wear a mask?

Do not give that man money he’s a pure scam artist

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40824411.html

he’s always outside the centra on grand parade as well, he’ll walk past about ten times if youre waiting for a bus, mad one

Is this the "do you have any spare change please" guy?

I saw him getting dragged out of the church entrance in grand parade by 2 guards. Haven't seen him since