American tourists whipped by carriage driver in Dublin

A shocking incident involving two American tourists in Dublin was captured on video after they allegedly tried to avoid paying a fare to a horse and carriage driver. The footage was shared on social media following the St. Patrick's Day celebrations, which attracted many visitors to the city. In the video, the tourists, who spoke with American accents, were seen trying to flee from the driver. The caption of the video described them as attempting to "do a runner" from the fare. The driver, dressed in a black coat, pursued them and struck them with a stick while demanding payment. The video shows the driver repeatedly shouting for payment as the tourists try to shield themselves. One of the men eventually offers cash, saying he understands the situation. He hands over $100 while apologizing, expressing that they had learned their lesson. The St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin brought together around half a million people for parades and festivities, with around 100,000 visitors coming to celebrate. The parade featured thousands of performers and had a theme celebrating Ireland's rich history and achievements. Festival organizers thanked participants and highlighted the variety of entertainment, including floats and mythical creatures, during the event. Additionally, many international media representatives traveled to Ireland to cover the celebrations, reaching an audience of millions worldwide.