THIS is the shocking moment a pair of American tourists were “whipped by a horse and carriage driver” after “trying to dodge a fare” in Dublin.
The footage emerged after St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the nation’s capital, which saw tens of thousands of tourists arrive in the city.
In the video clip, which was shared on social media, two men with American accents appear to be fleeing from the horse and carriage driver.
The video caption alleges that two American tourists visiting for St Patrick’s Day tried to escape without paying a horse carriage driver, and as a consequence, they are unlikely to attempt that again anytime soon.
In the video, a man dressed in a black puffer coat and blue jeans pursues the pair and proceeds to whip them with a stick.
Approaching them, he demands: “Pay me now.”
He proceeds to yell “pay” a number of times at the pair as they try to protect themselves from the blows.
He adds: “Pay me in my f***ing bank account.”
One of the men then pulls out his wallet and says: “I have money. I understand, I understand.”
Handing over cash he says: “That’s 100 US [dollars]. It’s extra.”
The “horse and carriage driver” then violently whips the pair a number of times more before walking away.
One of the men then says: “I’m sorry. We learned our lesson. Thank you.”
HUGE EVENT
On Paddy’s Day, half a million partygoers filled the streets of Dublin, with individuals in various cities worldwide also commemorating the occasion.
The festival brings in an estimated 100,000 visitors to the capital.
Dublin’s parade, themed Adventures (Eachtraí), featured over 4,000 street performers, parade companies and marching bands.
Thousands of performers and bands, hailing from Ireland and across the world, entertained revellers.
TRIBUTES TO HISTORY
St Patrick’s Festival CEO Richard Tierney thanked the thousands of participants and performers involved.
A spokesperson mentioned that the parade this year showcased an impressive array of spectacles, ranging from impressive floats honoring 10 years of marriage equality to majestic mythical beings and salutes to Ireland’s storied past.
Director Product Development at Failte Ireland, Orla Carroll, said: “Failte Ireland is also extending a Cead Míle Failte to 39 global print, broadcast and online media with a combined audience reach of 137 million that have travelled to Ireland this week to write, film, interview or post about Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day.”
The international media travelled from Belgium, USA, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordics.
