Money is what makes the world around – in Ireland as much as anywhere else. A country once considered the ‘poorhouse of Europe’ has emerged into the 21st century with a thriving economy and new found prosperity. Yet, it has come at a price – if you emigrated from Ireland 10 years ago and are coming back for a short visit, be in for a major shock as you will find that nearly everything will seem to suddenly cost an arm and a leg. But if money is not an issue, it’ll get you anywhere, be it cash or plastic, as long as it is euros.