it always happens, and it is disgraceful.
last year there was a college football game in Dublin, Notre Dame v Navy. I went to it ans it was a great day. 50,000 people, 35,000 of which were americans that travelled over.
you would think that having them come over was enough, but no, the irish had to shake them down while they were here. I live on the south coast so to go to a game in Dublin it would involve staying over. The hotel i normally stay in costs around €90 per night for the room, no breakfast, fits 2 adults. This room was €260 per night for the weekend of the game.
it makes me sick when this is done, its short termism at its worst......at €90 a night these tourists might come back, at €260 not a hope