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The Customs House from the steps which lead into the Lijfey under the Tara Street Bridge. By S. J. LICATA and LA TONA
HERE in Ireland's famous capital no one — not even the tourist bureau — will guarantee the weather.
The historical annals of Dublin reach as far back as 140 AD. when it was called the Ford of Hurdles. Actually there was no town at all then, but merely a passage over the River Liffey. The name Dubh-Linn came later, signifying "dark pool" — for the peat-colored waters of the Liffey.
Dublin is a city of historical greatness and tragedy, and it is this history that will provide you. the holiday movie-maker, with many interesting and beautiful memories of Ireland.
First of all let us consider the necessities of life in a strange country. Fortunately, we speak the same language. Food and lodging in Dublin can be as extravagant or as simple as your budget allows. Simple accommodations here are known as "Red and Rreakfast" — a clean bed and simple breakfast often spent in a private home. One will see these signs all
over Ireland and generally they are the most economical accommodations to be found. The price for this will range from 9 shillings 6 pence (S1.33) to about 15 shillings (S2.10) per day. Irish and English currency have the same value, but while English money may be used freely in Ireland, Irish currency is not accepted in England.
A note here on English currency might prove useful. It is really not as complicated as it seems. The English pound |£) is valued at about $2.80. There are 20 shillings to each pound, so that each shilling is worth about 14. Each shilling is composed of 12 pence, this means that the English pence (dl is worth just a fraction more than the American penny. Therefore, the price quoted above of 9 shillings and 6 pence i written 9/6) is about 81.33.
Dublin hotels range in price from 12/6 I SI. 75) in the cheaper places to as much as £2/8/ ( 2 pounds. 8 shillings! or S6.72 in the de luxe hotels.
These prices usually include breakfast. In the tourist season rates are usually quoted on a weekly inclusive basis. This means three meals a day and tea. whether taken or not. In this respect the length of stay should be made known to the hotel management so you will know on what basis you are being charged. De luxe hotels such as the Gresham. Royal Hibernian, Shelbourne or Russell have rates from El/10 ($4.20) to £2/8 ($7.75) per day including breakfast. Incusive charges range from £9/9 (S26.46) to £22/12 ($63.30) plus a service charge of about 10rr per week.
First class hotels such as the Four Courts. Parkside or Standard range from 18/6 ($2.55) to 30/ ($4.20) per dav including breakfast or from 189/ ($26.45 ) to 210/ $57.40) per week on an inclusive basis, plus service.
Second class hotels such as the Majestic. Moran s or the Grosvenor, run from 18/6 ($2.25) to 25/ ($3.50)
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