The coin was worth 1/200 of an Irish pound.

In Irish pounds, the decline was almost 20 percent.

And then there was the expense, about 800 Irish pounds, or roughly $900.

With an income of about 50 Irish pounds a week, she could not afford to raise a child on her own.

"I found the best part of 10 Irish pounds," she added, but she was not sorry.

Prices are calculated at the rate of 1.6 Irish pounds to the dollar.

Admission is $3.20, calculated at $1.60 to the Irish pound.

Prices are based on $1.40 to the Irish pound (the kind you spend, not gain).

They have been given an option to buy another 15 percent stake for about 200 million Irish pounds.

All prices, including value added tax and service for a single night's stay, are calculated at $1.50 to the Irish pound.