Mullingar seems to have jumped the gun - they have introduced a new currency called (I think) 'the Gur'.
Mullingar to change local currency to honour Nevin win
I'm not sure if it involves squirrels though (as far as I know squirrels aren't allowed in Mullingar?)
Might be something in the bears thing alright - I admit that I dismissed it too readily. Good eating if all else fails I imagine (grylled?)
(just finishing a nice Americano - only €1.50 on Baggot Street!)