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European Journal | Ireland

1,722 views · Published 2 April 2009 · 4:19 · Indexed 16 October 2026

Channel: DW News · 2009 · News & Politics

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Back in the good ol days,no one minded that Ireland was one of the most expensive countries in Europe. But now that times are tough,many Irish are heading over the border to Northern Ireland to do their shopping. Newry is just an hours drive from Dublin and its a lot cheaper because taxes are low and the pound is weak. Some people even visit the dentist while theyre there,because dental care is also cheaper in Northern Ireland. But where does this leave Ireland? Well,the first supermarket has just closed in Dundalk,south of the border.

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