Driving British-reg cars and celebrating 1916

While entertaining Irish friends in Dublin recently (over on holiday from the UK) one pointed out to me how far behind we are here, and the cost of living in ‘Southern Ireland’. 

They had visited friends in the North before we met up and they explained the difference in the cost. Just an example: They drive a seven-seater newish Vauxhall (tax in the North and UK £160 per year or €200). I drive a similar vehicle — €1,100 tax.

She also explained why she would “never again” bring her kids up here (army with guns on streets when banks are getting money delivered).