Our real social life evolves around our pubs. People sing and have a grand old time. Almost everyone has a favorite pub. Ours is the Family Squire. We have cold American beer such as Bud and Coors, but Murphy's and Guinness Stout seem to be the most popular drinks.
Food is about the same price as in America.
Christmas is much different here. Everything, including stores, shut down for at least three days. It's not a great commercial event but rather a time for families and friends to get together. I must say that I've never enjoyed Christmas as much as I have in Ireland. The Flanagans are saving their money for a trip back to the United States in 2002.