Ireland the dear

SINCE I last visited Ireland, over two years ago, many things have changed.

Principally, it has espoused the euro. As a consequence, I believe Ireland has changed, negatively and irrevocably.

It is a shock to the system, and of course to the pocket, to realise how awfully expensive Ireland as become. As a tourist, it is also my opinion, that Ireland now harbours a rip-off economy. It would be equally fair to suggest that it is the most expensive country to live in, or visit in Europe.