Who knew Ireland was so expensive! We've all heard of the troubles, but it's not until you actually visit and its coming out of your own pocket that you realise just how expensive it really is
Don't get me wrong after recently spending a weekend in Dublin; I enjoyed every second of being a tourist and exploring such a beautiful city however its no surprise the amount of homeless living in cold conditions on the streets. Eight euros for a pint of cider, and about three euros for a glass of water- its ridiculous. I'm not an alcoholic or anything and it's not just the price of alcoholic drinks that is expensive, but obviously exploring a new city it is only common courtesy to taste the different beverages they have to offer.
" Make sure you don't get ripped off by Taxi Drivers in the centre, they will hear you are not from around here and try to rip you off" says the Taxi driver who then proceeds to charge us 40 euros from the airport to the hotel.
*Saves 40 euros for the taxi back to the airport two days later*
"That'll be 23 euros then please my darling" says a different taxi driver that transports us back to the airport for the return flight home.
Its crazy, you have to be so careful you are not being ripped off just because of your accent in a foreign country- it is unbelievable how something so little can effect how much you pay. They just take advantage of the fact you are at a disadvantage of not really knowing your surroundings. 
My advice is- pretend you know what you are talking about and be careful if ever visiting the city of Dublin. Whether it being because we were two young girls or just because we were British- that we will never know!!
