Did everyone in Ireland get this as one of their recommend videos, this guy gets it 100%, love the part where he highlighted our swearing, he's welcome anytime hahaha
We have a good friend from Ireland that married one of our other friends. We miss that cursing after 30 + years in America for her, but every once in a while it slips out! :D
I never even THOUGHT of visiting Ireland until I got sent there, on a job. The job site was a small town between Cork and Killarney. WOW! On weekends, when I could take a break, I traveled the back roads, through the countryside and down to the ocean. I couldn't BELIEVE the sights. If you're planning a trip to Europe...DON'T MISS IRELAND.
Sadly it's poorly connected if you don't want to fly. I keep looking for ways to go there and ending up not visiting. They could use their own Eurostar tunnel :)
I've been to Dublin and have not been too impressed. The main reason for it probably was that I actually wanted to go to London but compromised on Dublin because of terrorism threats in London. The second reason was that a former friend sent me nasty mails while I was there, and the third reason was that the hot water in my B&B didn't work and the stupid owner would not let me leave earlier! 🥶 But that was 17 years ago, and I would like to check out Belfast one day, now that you can. (80s girl writing here.)
Great video! I'm from Chicago but moved to Ireland 5 years ago, as well as coming here as a tourist a few times. Your suggestions are very spot on. I just wanted to add one more don't: DON'T drive in Dublin! If you're going to rent a car, rent it to drive out of Dublin. If you stay in Dublin for a couple days, or even a few days, you're not going to want to drive nor park in the City Centre, it's a nightmare especially for tourists. Walk and/or use the Luas or buses. I always recommend beginning in Dublin, spend a night or two there and then rent your car to drive away into the countryside.
Too right. I fucking HATE driving in Dublin. It's even worse since the Luas lines were connected. I just park out at the Mad Cow and take the Luas in, way easier.
Do Irish people get upset when Irish Americans see them as kin? It's strange because we are still genetically Irish yet we are clearly not Irish citizens. I wish my family hadn't left cause the US sucks.
I'm Canadian and my ancestors left Ireland during the famine so have no connection. Q: Does the average person on the street in Ireland and Northern Ireland hate each other? Sorry if it's a dumb question.
@@ikawba00 Ah sure if you're ever in Dublin I'll give ya some pointers or a locals tour haha. Tip #1 start saving NOW. Dublin is expensive especially for tourists (more so for Americans, but idk where you're from)!
I visited Dublin with some mates. We all absolutely loved it. It's not like a city, never mind a capital. More like a huge village, where everyone is treated with respect and good humour. Everyone so friendly, even the young people. Not like Britain, where tourists are tolerated and young folk despise anyone over 30. I've Irish relatives and absolutely love their sense of humour and banter. So open, and honest
The Irish invented banter and a sense of humour. Although not all out citizens are as so friendly etc, as for our youth, some of them are the most vile disrespectful POS you'll ever meet, and that my own relations I'm referring to. Especially these days now, some of the teenagers/young adults are absolutely scum. Sure a pregnant woman was beaten within an inch of her life back in August, like who on earth is scummy enough to not just hit a woman, but a heavily pregnant woman. Even if it was my own son, I'd still torture the c**t and make him experience pain on same level. I shouldn't even insult c**ts by putting scum like that in the same category, after all a c**t can be useful
@davekk51 I think this lad is a bot account from The Irish Tourism Board. Either that or he didn't understand the accent when he ran into a nob head 😂
Don't go to pubs in Temple Bar-you won't find any Irish people and you'll pay way too much for a pint. Also,seeing as it's March, don't,and I can't stress this enough,DO NOT EVER,EVER,call it St."Patty's Day!!!!!😁😁
I totally missed that St Patty's one... that is on me. My bad and I knew that too! thanks for the add! I do have the don'ts of Dublin coming for later this month and i will make sure to mention the temple bar stuff :)
Most of my favorite indie Irish musicians come to the US for March, the Green- cha-ching month. I'm in it for the music. Not March. And St. Patty's, oh fearless no.
Here is a tip! When you order a pint of Guinness at the bar, just know that you have to wait a little while. The barman will fill the glass 2/3 of the way up and then they let it sit for a minute or two and then fill up the rest of the glass.
You see, i made this mistake! She poured it like 3/4ths of the way, and then just left the bar. So i thought she forgot, so i walked over to get the glass. She came bavk shortly, and informed me of this. Luckily, she was so nice about it! I didn't know!!! Hahaha
American woman in a hotel I was staying at in Athlone literally did that last week. She asked to speak to the Manager as the barman had only filled her husbands glass 3/4 of the way. I nearly died laughing.
as a person who was born in Ireland I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the hills and mountains add a extra gorgeous tint to it.
It rains a whole lot of the time, that's why people in Ireland are broke because they say save your money for a rainy day, and we spend our money because it rains almost everyday
Castle stairs were designed uneven and hard to navigate especially going up, so if an invading army got into the castle the defenders knew the stairs and could get up but the attackers didn't know what to expect so trying to navigate the stairs while being hacked at just gave another advantage to the defenders.
@@feralbluee And what's more the stairs were always turning in the same direction so those coming up couldn't use a sword in their right hand as there was a wall to stop them swinging properly with their right hand where as those coming down could use their right hand..
I was on a road trip through Ireland this summer and out of two weeks it was raining on two days for a few hours. NOT EVEN THE WHOLE DAY!! Ireland is probably the most beautiful country and it’s so underrated!
I have some other don'ts. Don't be afriad of northern Ireland it's safe most of the time. Don't drink in temple bar. Don't say that Ireland is part of the UK only northern Ireland is. Don't be shocked by the public transport buses can be late and overcrowded, but it takes you to all major cities, don't forget your rain coat. Don't be shocked by how expensive Ireland is compared to other countries. Dont be shocked by the natual beauty. Enjoy your trip
*Don't* be shocked by the natural beauty? That'd be like half the reason I'd go there, being shocked by how stunningly beautiful it is would be the whole point!
Altho it does rain more in ireland during a year than it is sunny i dont mean just plsin weather than probsly it rains 35% of the year not factual dust my accurt asumtion in a year maybe july,june or augest its more like 80/20 ratio so
I agree with everything you said. I've been to Ireland 7 times and I'm the type of person who never goes to the same place twice, so that says it all. It is one of a kind in this world of ours where beauty and serenity, laughter and music come together, all wrapped up in myths and legends, and sprinkled with fairy dust and FANtastic people
Just came back after spending 8 days in Ireland 🇮🇪. Had the best time ever. Took four day trips out of Dublin and covered lot of ground. Ireland is so well connected. We did not rent a car, and used trains, DART and booked day trips with PaddyWagon, Wild Rover and Irish railway tours and we booked them thru viator. Did the Dublin on our own and took DART to Howth, a beautiful seaside fishing town outside Dublin. Worth the visit. This guy is spot on. Loved Ireland, loved the people and the food and not to mention the Guinness beer. My favorite beer now. LOVED IT!! Thank you Ireland for your hospitality!!🙏💐🇮🇪🙏 Love from San Francisco California 🇺🇸
Howth isn't outside Dublin, it's in Dublin and is even part of the city not just the county. It's part of Dublin 13. I've a good friend living on the Howth Road
@@imahappycamper2022 I've always wanted to visit Howth. I've flown over it many times when visiting Dublin. I've since found out that the Dart goes there and so there's a good chance I'll get to go there this summer.. I guess there's one or two good pubs there.... Is that right.?
Yeah there'd be a few around, it's more known for fish and chips though. There's a nice nature walk around the cliffs/coastline, and Irelands oldest swimming pool is there
Another don't- never EVER say top of the morning to you in ireland if you value your irish friends lol Edit: thanks for the likes! And also, it's a joke don't take it seriously! I'm sorry if I somehow offended you.
I am from Ireland and moved in 2004. Ive lived in such beautiful place from Guatemala, Uganda, UK, USA, to Belgium and South Africa. But nothing compares to the warmth and love of Ireland and the Irish people
The beauty of traveling is to enjoy the culture you’re in. I’m from Ireland but have enjoyed the delights of Poland, France, Canada, USA, Germany, Portugal and Britain. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and not all tourist attractions are attractive to all tourists. Meet the people at all costs. Again remember some people in every country are not friendly but don’t judge the whole country by them. Always try the local dish(food) and beer of course. You’re on holidays, enjoy it
Americans thinking Ireland is unsafe when Ireland is in the top ten safest countries in the world to put that in perspective The USA does not even make it in the top 100 safest countries
Seriously people racism is so stupid its a colour get over it. What happened happened its in the past move on. A colour doesnt define a person what they stand for or how they act. They decide those things for them selves.
I'm Irish and Ireland is a Neutral Country. We absolutely love tourists. I'm in a town called Athlone and we have the River Shannon and you can rent out a boat or go on the Viking boat. You cannot smoke in the pubs
Our local, 🇮🇪 + International 'Shantymen,' use to sing the Song about your Fair town. 'On the ... SHORES? of Athlone'? I miss them! 🎻They broke up. And, Our (66th?) Annual, "St. PADDY'S Day Parade" has been TL. Fuk'd, 3 Years running! :-( Our 'harbinger of Spring,' in✋.
I would've loved to have been there when they told the Irish they couldn't smoke in pubs anymore... Goes something like; "B-b-but..... you know we live in pubs, right?"
No. Ireland is not a neutral country as we allow the American military refuel their planes at Shannon Airport on their way to bomb the arse out of the Middle East.
Just so you know... We LOVE Ireland! It makes a great buddy trip, family trip, solo trip, first time abroad trip, just go and enjoy... so of course DON'T forget to visit Ireland!
Wolters World Love the videos! And thanks for being so respectful to our country and culture. Irish / Northern Irish myself Could you do Northern Ireland You haven’t done it yet ....kinda similar but I think Americans should know a few things before coming to Northern Ireland aswell as the history.
@@Jack-ri5wm I have been a couple times to the North (you see a few pictures pop up) but it was pre-Wolters World. So we are going to take a family road trip back to Ireland in 2020 and we are taking the kids to the North as well, so those Northern Ireland videos will be coming. Just going to be a bit (originally was going to be October 2019, but family birthday trip changed so it got pushed back to 2020). But we are going again :)
@Wolters World Oh as you know, I am fully aware. Heck, even I get stressed when I see you post an Ireland video...can't imagine your trepidation. 😂 Perhaps you should pin a disclaimer on all your DON'Ts videos as to not be so obvious. 😉
Just spent 16 days in Ireland 🇮🇪. We had a wonderful time and met many great locals. Glad I didn’t break any of your rules! Thanks Tony who took two strangers all over limerick . Also thanks Brandon who drove us home from the hurling match when there was a mix up with our cab. Irish people are the friendliest in the world.
@@shanelynch7964 Put a shot of Jameson in a half of pint of Guinness. Then you drop shot of Bailey's in it and chug it really fast before the Bailey's curdles.
I'm pretty happy with this guide to Ireland! A couple extras.. don't forget to go hiking (Coumshigaun, Croagh Patrick, Mt. Erigal, Slievemor, the Galtees, etc.) and don't forget our native language is Irish/Gaeilge so while most of the countries population has more English than Irish there will be plenty of signs in Irish for example the Mná and Fir bathroom signs from the video. The Troubles are long past and I'd be surprised if anyone outside of ROI and the UK knew what that was xD Please do visit. Watching this video made me wish I wasn't born here just so I could visit and experience it fresh again for the first time. ~ A proud Irishman
My tips as an Irish person. 1. Drink driving is totally banned don't think u can have one full beer and drive. 2. Don't be shocked when we use the word c*nt casually. 3. Achill Island or Donegal are fantastic to visit if u like hiking and want to get away from the touristy bullshit like temple bar. 4. You don't need to tip. 5. Go to bars in the country side. Most people are really friendly and want to hear your story and background. Often the bars that look the most run down are in fact the best bars to go to. 6. It does rain a lot and can be really windy. We are on the Atlantic and the weather rolls in from the sea mostly. That's why we like warm pubs. 7. Try kinnegar beer. It's awesome. 8. Irish do tend to drink more volume of beer. It's not uncommon for someone to drink 8pints of beer. 9. Have fun and if you have questions put them below.
@@isaacmaya123 what kinda holidays do you like. Do u prefer being in the city or more a rural area out in the countryside. When you say the southern states do you mean non Caucasian. The Irish are generally very welcoming to everyone of all races and backgrounds. Because the English tried to colonise Ireland and treated us like slaves back hundreds of years ago we are often sympathetic to all cultures.
@@isaacmaya123 Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal have great coastlines and there are some awesome places to stay around there. If you want to experience real old school Irish culture they are found in places called 'gaeltachts' where you will actually find people speaking both Irish and English as their language. My favourite holiday is on achill Island and we go camping there. There is a Greenway there now with is a dedicated bicycle path. West Galway also has Gaeltacht areas as does Donegal.
If a Frenchie says we have good food, that says it all. :D J'ai oublié si c'est mal á dire , et pour ça je suis vraiment désolé si j'ai blessé une française. :)
I love meeting Americans in Ireland, you're always so excited about being here. Irish people love talking to foreigners, we get to show off our country. If you want to easily interact with Irish people at the pub, go out to the smoking area, that's where a lot of people go to talk. Also please come to the countryside, it's completely different to Dublin. Country people love Americans (and everyone else). Plus, Ireland isn't old fashioned anymore , if you're LGBT or whatever, you will be accepted here. And if someone says anything about it, I'm sure you'll find a couple Irish people to help you beat them up.
I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you for sharing :) to be quite honest, and especially after "President" Dickhead, I've been scared to travel because I think everyone will just hate me... I travel anyway, of course, but that anxiety is always present in my mind. There are certainly Americans who are assholes, but it scares me to think that everyone will just immediately have this negative impression if I ever say I'm from the US. I can't wait to visit one day!
Solid advice here, pretty much everything he says is correct. First me the most important points he brings up are don't let Dublin prices put you off, the rest of the country is much more affordable, be very careful on country roads, small roads big tractors, be patient and pull in, and don't ever EVER call us British or English, we're not. It's pretty much the only thing that will truly upset an Irish person. So yeah, overall good advice here, well done!!
@BlueBoy 1 That's typical of the stupidity you get from a lot of them. Just about every single one of them also support Glasgow Celtic another British team.
@Cian Rainsford Really? So you support teams from places you all claim to despise. Maybe you should read the original post to get the gist of the point!
tip if you want to, ffs people in the service industry aren't paid enough per hour and earn most of their money through tips. If you can't afford Temple bar then go somewhere cheaper.
Orla O Donovan Irish people tip at restaurants and where they’d sit down to have a proper meal, not like a McDonald’s, and would also tip if they went out to a bar for drinks with their friends and had a few rounds, so long as the service wasn’t shit. The only reason an Irish person wouldn’t tip is if they’re from Cavan haha.
Orla O Donovan because the food is more expensive doesn’t make tipping unnecessary. Do you think when you pay for the food that a percentage of that goes to the waitress or something? Some people never worked in the hospitality industry and it really shows...
@@David-jc9hl The people working in the irish hospitality industry have a true minimum wage, unlike america where the tip is considered as part of the minimum wage. Tipping in ireland is a compliment, not a necessity.
If you don't want to drive, as a seasoned traveler, I'd highly recommend staying in one place for several nights, and taking a day tour to the areas around you. There are tons of companies that will take a van or bus full of people around for the day, and give you a ton of information that give what you're looking at so much more context than driving around by yourself. It also saves you wasting most of your time getting from one city to the next, having to check in/out, and moving all of your baggage
It’s so fun hearing people get so excited about Ireland and like gealic and stuff. I’m entirely Irish and have lived here all of my life so all of this is just engraved in me
For all the tourists waiting to come to Ireland after COVID, Claire and the Burren are a great place to start! From Lisdoonvarna to the Cliffs of Moher, it's a lovely place
Congratulations for your video. You really said everything about Ireland. I lived in Dublin last 2 years and was the most brilliant experience of my life. Enjoy Ireland guys
Wow, seems like some people are getting wound up about a helpful tip on pronunciation 😅 maybe don’t assign intention based on your perception or assumptions.
I've been there twice now, for about 6 weeks combined....can't wait to go back! I love the Irish people, they are so friendly and love to talk. My next trip will be a walking tour through Western Ireland.
YOu might also enjoy renting a pleasure boat (with sleeping space) to travel the River Shannon. They're for rent in Carrick-on-Shannon. Stunning scenery and wildlife. Fishing too.
as an irish person, i 100% reccomend going to Doolin ( within County Clare). there is a campsite nearby, so if you have a tent i do suggest going there. the Cliffs of Moher are only about a 15-30 minute drive away, and if your in the campsite you can book a ferry to the Aran islands. ALSO nearby is the Aillwee cave. again about a 15-30 minute drive. *great explanations, i agree with alot of these points*
Another person from Ireland just saying well done this is very good. So glad you said to get outside Dublin! Agree about Temple Bar, you won't find too many Irish people there, it's mostly tourists and very expensive!
Seems like a nice guy but when he speaks all I hear is the ski instructor from the south park Aspen episode. " if you do this in Ireland you're gonna have a bad time".In all seriousness he speaks highly of my country so fairplay to the fella.
I was working in Ontario as a camp counsellor for ten weeks during this summer, and it shocked me when coming back all the things I missed - the food, the people, the culture, EVERYTHING. I may have been one homesick lad, but when you're not in touch with your people for so long, it feels so good to come back, and kinda overwhelming too to taste actual flavor in the food, as well as the kindness in peoples' souls. Letting any Canadian know, please give Ireland a try! You'll be shocked at the flavor of food here! It's simply incredible and quite underestimated. By the way, Schweppes Ginger Ale here is licensed by Canada Dry, so if you're missing home please give it a try!
I live just north of Cincinnati Ohio. My wife's whole family is from Ireland and many still living there. She is the most beautiful Ginger I've ever seen to this day. And we can't wait to get to Ireland. Love your place guys it looks beautiful
@@Jockster109 no they aren't 😂😂 Britain is the island of Scotland Wales and England. Northern Ireland is joined with them in the United Kingdom of great Britain and northern Ireland. So no northern Ireland people are not British. They are Irish because of there geographical location.
@@Jockster109 people from Britain are British. Northern Ireland is not part of Britain. It's part of the United Kingdom. They are 2 different things you mug
@@fe5018 from personal experience (my dads van) please expect a car coming on a back road at 70km/h......you've been warned, the whiplash will probably effect my 12 yr old self worse though (For reference my dads a farmer, he does pull in but like.......bloody terrifying xd)
I am from Ireland and my cousins from USA has visited more places in Ireland than I have. I just don't get out much and I too rarely travel outside my hometown.
I'm a lot like you. I'm a homebody. A friend of mine once joked that his friends called him zip code because he never left his. I told him I could definitely understand and it could be my nickname to. I'm kind of an introvert.
One of the most sensible and entertaining videos I've seen on Ireland, for Americans. Well done! He's right, of course - you can't do it all 'in one trip' - multum in parvo!
Loved that you mentioned going to see the gaa. Really underrated thing to do when you’re here and hopefully more people across the globe can enjoy our brilliant sports.
@@gazzanorth4373 I'm English and grew up playing gaelic and not once did anyone ever say anything sectarian to me. So stfu and stop living in the past.
@@bigbeatmanifesto6517 Don't talk shite. The GAA is a coldhouse for anyone from a unionist background. Any that have dared play were hounded out of the sport due to vile sectarian abuse. Ask the young Graham fella what happened to him when playing for Fermanagh. Sick bigoted bastards. Is it any surprise when the GAA still name their grounds and competitions after IRA/INLA terrorists. Hold IRA commemoration events in their grounds and fly a foreign flag and sing a foreign anthem in their N Ireland grounds. They are nothing more than a semi political anti British rabble. So stop trying to cover up for these hatefilled bigots you clueless moron.
This is so spot on for my experience in Ireland! All the locals were genuinely so friendly and pleasant. Sometimes it feels like locals don’t want to be bothered with travelers, but in Ireland everyone was more than happy to recommend restaurants and the like. Also, the roads were kind of scary 😂 we told someone towards the end of our weeklong trip that we had lost a hubcap on our rental and they said we were doing excellent if that’s all we lost lol
I hope you don’t mind me asking you a question. I noticed your comment was just recent. We are going in April, I was wanting to know if most places will just take my debit card or will we need to exchange for cash?
I love your passion for my home, I'm still exploring it myself, the past few years I've been touring the lakes and rivers so when you go by boat its a whole new world all over again!
Went to Ireland 20 years ago. I am an American of Irish descent. I stayed in the northern part, town of Malahide, and loved it. You are right about the driving. Kind of a scary thing for Americans. But we made it. LOVED the people!!! So friendly!!! Countryside had the greenest grass I have ever seen. Beautiful! I truly felt I had come home. I wanted to move there and open a toy store. Alas, I had to return to America.
@@rtsharlotte what about the beer? Ireland is famous for its stouts and porters. Foodwise it's better known for the quality of its beef, bacon and dairy products, but the food culture is similar to the UK in that international food is more popular than the local fare.
Oh my goodness, I want to go back!!!! I went there a few years ago and it was such an amazing trip. I agree with you 100% about the beauty, the people and the food. I love Ireland!
From all the pictures I've seen the whole island is just one beautiful place. Of course pictures don't do it justice so I hope to spend a month there in the near future.
@@BillGreenAZ I live in the northwest so naturally i want more tourists going to that area.Generally its the edges of ireland that most scenic there are areas further inland like meath kilkenny tipperary that are interesting.Depends on your perspective of course if you live in huge city in western america where it doesn't rain for months green farmland in the flat midlands is beautiful for locals its taken for granted.
I think we're mostly Irish watching for the craic, but this has genuinely refreshed my appreciation for the country and I love the energy you have! Usually videos are not as accurate as this so thank you
I'm in quarantine here in California. I can barely leave my house, never mind the country. Sure, watching "dos and don'ts" travel videos TOTALLY makes sense right now. :) In all seriousness, I would love to visit Ireland. I went once as a kid, when I was about 12-13, but I think I'd appreciate it much more now that I'm older.
Thanks for the update. The last time I was in Ireland was 41 years ago and I am leaving for Ireland tomorrow Thanks for taking the time to share the real deal on what's going on in Ireland.
Gazza North No. The Irish starved because the English actively exported food from Ireland during the famine. Records show that there was any amount of food in the country, but the poor Irish couldn't afford it. Absentee English landlords refused to do without their rent which meant that the starving poor, unable to pay, were kicked off their land. Most landlords saw it as a way to extract even more money from the land by replacing the poor with people who could pay or with livestock. The Irish died in their droves along the road side. The British government, following the teachings of the Rev Thomas Malthus, stood idly by waiting for population and agricultural production to fall into balance. No wonder Californian schools teach the Irish famine as a genocide. Remember too, this happened when Ireland was an integral part of the United Kingdom which was the richest, most powerful country in the world at the time. A bitter, bitter time for Ireland. A shameful time for Britain. I'm sorry you feel it a subject worthy of mocking...
@@dunneincrewgear Boo hoo. There's an abundance of food at your grasp and as usual the Irish play the victim card and blame the big bad Brits for their own failings. How pathetic is that? Ffs you're like helpless children. "Please feed us mummy" Go learn to fish or hunt game instead of crying when your spuds go off. Even now you still run with the begging bowl to the British and Brussels wanting handouts and loans. Your self pitying whinging and scrounging over the centuries has got quite boring. Away dry your eyes and change the record Zzzzzzz
Thank you for all the points and suggestions! I don’t think I’ll ever get to go but it’s fun to hear about all this. I want to live there and it’s on my bucket list to visit and mostly seeing all the green grass and nature and hills and cliffs where you can see the ocean
"Don't think it rains all the time"
New don't: Don't give the tourists a false sense of hope! :')
Technically not true, but it does rain a lot, it's not fecking raining at the moment though
It kind of does rain all the time though 😂
@@redcapsue Well yes... But actually no...
*_Shakes head in Dumbledore_*
Sure last summer it was so hot the grass turned yellow
@@redcapsue in the past 2 years in Dublin, we've had so little rain it's crazy. It's so rare for rain now.
Ahhaah I love how foreigners talk about our little country like it’s Narnia 😂😂
It's more like the netherworld....
I saw people taking photos of a STICKER in a traffic light
Gazza North haha ya 😂
Mji typical 😂😂 they were probs like oh now look at this lovely sign with this mythical language 😂😂
Conal O’Neill true but it’s tiny to America 😂
Did everyone in Ireland get this as one of their recommend videos, this guy gets it 100%, love the part where he highlighted our swearing, he's welcome anytime hahaha
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Yep, this bloke is on the money with this video!
We have a good friend from Ireland that married one of our other friends. We miss that cursing after 30 + years in America for her, but every once in a while it slips out! :D
Yup
So true XD
I came here hoping he'd get it and he did.
I never even THOUGHT of visiting Ireland until I got sent there, on a job. The job site was a small town between Cork and Killarney. WOW! On weekends, when I could take a break, I traveled the back roads, through the countryside and down to the ocean. I couldn't BELIEVE the sights. If you're planning a trip to Europe...DON'T MISS IRELAND.
G come by Cork midleton my dad Has a Good resuraunt 🌮😁
Sadly it's poorly connected if you don't want to fly. I keep looking for ways to go there and ending up not visiting. They could use their own Eurostar tunnel :)
I've been to Dublin and have not been too impressed. The main reason for it probably was that I actually wanted to go to London but compromised on Dublin because of terrorism threats in London. The second reason was that a former friend sent me nasty mails while I was there, and the third reason was that the hot water in my B&B didn't work and the stupid owner would not let me leave earlier! 🥶
But that was 17 years ago, and I would like to check out Belfast one day, now that you can. (80s girl writing here.)
U must come to Ireland again
@@feffy9505 what is the name of the restaurant? I plan on going to work in Cork in the upcoming future :)
Hahaha “don’t drink in public”
Lad has never been here in the summer so
Ya with a bottle of vodka listening to a it of tunes when your about 16 😂
Don't go down an ally under any surcumstanses
or been on the Luas 😂
Do it in the middle of the local field or forest
The boys down the Spanish Arch in Galway would disagree with the no drinking in public rule alright
I like him, he can come back, he actually understands some bit of Irish etiquette.
Natalie O'Brien-Hughes noooooooo
Like its up to you if he can come back..
@@malcolmcampbell1968 FFS Malcolm, I am well aware, it's more of a joking statement.
Natalie O'Brien-Hughes don’t worry about Matthew, pretty sure the majority grasped you were joking 😉 ☘️
He can come back but the rest of you foreigners can fook off home
As an irish person this guy does the best reviews of ireland I've seen on youtube
Yeah I agree this is great advice
Ah well no ones perfect 😃🤣
Yeah, pretty good.
Is he not a fekin yank
@woogangpea:What makes you think he's Irish?
Great video! I'm from Chicago but moved to Ireland 5 years ago, as well as coming here as a tourist a few times. Your suggestions are very spot on. I just wanted to add one more don't: DON'T drive in Dublin! If you're going to rent a car, rent it to drive out of Dublin. If you stay in Dublin for a couple days, or even a few days, you're not going to want to drive nor park in the City Centre, it's a nightmare especially for tourists. Walk and/or use the Luas or buses. I always recommend beginning in Dublin, spend a night or two there and then rent your car to drive away into the countryside.
@Ordinary Opinion I'm married to a Dublin man, so it wasn't that much of a stretch for us. 😊
Too right. I fucking HATE driving in Dublin. It's even worse since the Luas lines were connected. I just park out at the Mad Cow and take the Luas in, way easier.
If your on the Eastern part of Dublin use the DART
We took a taxi to and from Dublin at night.
As someone who is also from Chicago, how similar is the driving and parking in relation with Dublin?
Don't forget to thank the bus driver if you use public transport😁
Preferably thank the bus driver in Irish.
C'mere bi, last time i thanked my local bus driver he looked at me like i was a junkie
last time i forgot and i was mad a me but not anymore
oh no, i would never do it
Hahaha every feckin time I do 😂😂😂
I am Irish. This information is totally accurate. He get us 100%. Well done.
And how we all hate the Dubs 😆
@@Corkrebel78 bruh shut up
Jk I couldn't care less bc I grew up in country named Bahrain, I dont have the slightest accent either 😂
Do Irish people get upset when Irish Americans see them as kin? It's strange because we are still genetically Irish yet we are clearly not Irish citizens. I wish my family hadn't left cause the US sucks.
I'm Canadian and my ancestors left Ireland during the famine so have no connection. Q: Does the average person on the street in Ireland and Northern Ireland hate each other? Sorry if it's a dumb question.
If you're gonna be a tourist in Ireland, be this guy.
I want to live in Ireland actually. I'm definitely doing research before coming.
@@ikawba00 Ah sure if you're ever in Dublin I'll give ya some pointers or a locals tour haha. Tip #1 start saving NOW. Dublin is expensive especially for tourists (more so for Americans, but idk where you're from)!
I visited Dublin with some mates. We all absolutely loved it. It's not like a city, never mind a capital. More like a huge village, where everyone is treated with respect and good humour.
Everyone so friendly, even the young people. Not like Britain, where tourists are tolerated and young folk despise anyone over 30.
I've Irish relatives and absolutely love their sense of humour and banter. So open, and honest
The Irish invented banter and a sense of humour. Although not all out citizens are as so friendly etc, as for our youth, some of them are the most vile disrespectful POS you'll ever meet, and that my own relations I'm referring to. Especially these days now, some of the teenagers/young adults are absolutely scum. Sure a pregnant woman was beaten within an inch of her life back in August, like who on earth is scummy enough to not just hit a woman, but a heavily pregnant woman. Even if it was my own son, I'd still torture the c**t and make him experience pain on same level. I shouldn't even insult c**ts by putting scum like that in the same category, after all a c**t can be useful
Treat with respect😂😂, what bloody Dublin to you go to????
@@davekk51 one they enjoyed, obviously. My roots are West of Ireland...love Dublin too.
@davekk51 I think this lad is a bot account from The Irish Tourism Board. Either that or he didn't understand the accent when he ran into a nob head 😂
Don't go to pubs in Temple Bar-you won't find any Irish people and you'll pay way too much for a pint.
Also,seeing as it's March, don't,and I can't stress this enough,DO NOT EVER,EVER,call it St."Patty's Day!!!!!😁😁
I totally missed that St Patty's one... that is on me. My bad and I knew that too! thanks for the add! I do have the don'ts of Dublin coming for later this month and i will make sure to mention the temple bar stuff :)
Most of my favorite indie Irish musicians come to the US for March, the Green- cha-ching month. I'm in it for the music. Not March. And St. Patty's, oh fearless no.
I don't understand the "don't call it St. Patties day" thing. How come? Not proper?
Dakota u St. Pat’s is okay, or St. Paddy’s. Patty is not an abbreviation for Patrick ( or Padraic)
@@dakotau2575 Pattie is a girls name here it's St Patrick's or Paddies day
Here is a tip!
When you order a pint of Guinness at the bar, just know that you have to wait a little while. The barman will fill the glass 2/3 of the way up and then they let it sit for a minute or two and then fill up the rest of the glass.
Yes i seen an american try to take a pint when it was setteling and the bar man was just like wtf are you doing 😂😂
Some things can't be rushed
You see, i made this mistake! She poured it like 3/4ths of the way, and then just left the bar. So i thought she forgot, so i walked over to get the glass. She came bavk shortly, and informed me of this. Luckily, she was so nice about it! I didn't know!!! Hahaha
@@vmd0734 😂
American woman in a hotel I was staying at in Athlone literally did that last week. She asked to speak to the Manager as the barman had only filled her husbands glass 3/4 of the way. I nearly died laughing.
Another DON'T!!!! DON'T say that Cliffs of Moher are in Galway. They're in Clare
Yes clare
I was fucking waiting for somebody to notice
@Barry Guiney Mayo belongs to Mongolia not Ireland.
Ireland belongs to Mongolia not mayo
@@ronanbugler4319 same
as a person who was born in Ireland I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the hills and mountains add a extra gorgeous tint to it.
@Ordinary Opinionwell we do love Americans, but also we hate them😅
Fully aggree with u Connor I'm Lucy Colgan from Ireland
Apart from Dublin
@Ordinary Opinion obesity
@Ordinary Opinion you said Americans not you
“The people in Ireland are super friendly” ah thanks, lad
Same here :)
Me too
Same
Way too friendly
Shur same like I'm from Wexford
Don't ever say "top of the morning to ya"
@THE LUCKE CHARMER 😂😂😂👏🏻
THE LUCKE CHARMER where u from? I’m in north Dublin and meath
You can say this but only to leprechauns
@@jaqian 🤣😂🤣😂 you only see them on St. Paddy's day when your absolutely pissed out of your head. 🤣😂🇮🇪🍻
Oh be the hokey and begorrah are ok to say
A rainy day in Ireland is better than a sunny day at work.
What if I work in Ireland? On a rainy day?
@@loiracitr Well Feck
It rains a whole lot of the time, that's why people in Ireland are broke because they say save your money for a rainy day, and we spend our money because it rains almost everyday
@@litcostello1223 ahahahahah I loved it 😂❤️
I concur with this statement
Castle stairs were designed uneven and hard to navigate especially going up, so if an invading army got into the castle the defenders knew the stairs and could get up but the attackers didn't know what to expect so trying to navigate the stairs while being hacked at just gave another advantage to the defenders.
huh! never heard about this. so damn interesting!! ( figured i’d swear a bit. LOL) and makes so much sense! thanks 🌷🌱
@@feralbluee And what's more the stairs were always turning in the same direction so those coming up couldn't use a sword in their right hand as there was a wall to stop them swinging properly with their right hand where as those coming down could use their right hand..
That's the excuse the drunk builder of the stairs made.
so interesting
Are you joking?
I was on a road trip through Ireland this summer and out of two weeks it was raining on two days for a few hours. NOT EVEN THE WHOLE DAY!!
Ireland is probably the most beautiful country and it’s so underrated!
I would love to visit 🇺🇸
Come in summer bc you have less chance of it raining
@@FSP4LIFE it rains a lot In summer too
@Nathan Mcilveen read the post It’s from 2 years ago. Also country’s lockdown prevented hospitals being overrun.
@@susanr1903 Rock on and visit Susan
It was sunny last week and 2 days ago it snowed
Lol ikr didn't stick where I was tho
Feileacan Gurl same
Same, i live in the hills so i got a bit more than my friends
I didn’t even get any :(
And the next day it was sunny again
I think most people watching these videos about ireland are from here lol
Lmao yes
True haha
I’m only watching because I love the Irish people 😍
Lmao yeahhhh😂
Yep me too
The cuisine in Ireland has always been excellent. The freshness of the butter, milk, cream, cheese, potatoes and veg is unparalleled.
Those are my favorite food groups.
I agree. I don’t know about “always,” but my husband and I traveled in Ireland in the ‘90s and early 2000s, and we found a lot of great food.
Organic farmers. Gotta love em. I'm part Irish. Always wished I could go. Even consider moving there.
the potatoes are so good 😂
My opinion exactly,...
I was like, " ...but the food in Ireland has ALWAYS been glorious. 😍
I have some other don'ts. Don't be afriad of northern Ireland it's safe most of the time. Don't drink in temple bar. Don't say that Ireland is part of the UK only northern Ireland is. Don't be shocked by the public transport buses can be late and overcrowded, but it takes you to all major cities, don't forget your rain coat. Don't be shocked by how expensive Ireland is compared to other countries. Dont be shocked by the natual beauty. Enjoy your trip
yes on all of those! thanks Megan great add ons to our don'ts. thanks!
Wolters World Can You Do The Dont’s Of Australia 🇦🇺
@@byronchavarria4954 We will get down there. We are planning on going so we can have summer down htere so a january trip maybe next year.
Don’t say fuck the ira
*Don't* be shocked by the natural beauty? That'd be like half the reason I'd go there, being shocked by how stunningly beautiful it is would be the whole point!
Speaking as an Irishman... this dude has it figured out, and is welcome back any time!
Brendan Casey he calls it iiiiiireland not areland he’s not welcome
Altho it does rain more in ireland during a year than it is sunny i dont mean just plsin weather than probsly it rains 35% of the year not factual dust my accurt asumtion in a year maybe july,june or augest its more like 80/20 ratio so
He’s not welcome back
@@jaska2081 Pipe down little bitch
Yes but he forgot to say that you have to ALWAYS thank the bus driver
You broke the first rule in the first 3 seconds, don’t call people travellers
darragh condon 😂😂
darragh condon unless ur goal is to die
@@joseparcenary4706that's cool, im not irish nor English, just getting a smile for the snatch fans r/woooosh
@@conalll pussyo
🤣
I agree with everything you said. I've been to Ireland 7 times and I'm the type of person who never goes to the same place twice, so that says it all. It is one of a kind in this world of ours where beauty and serenity, laughter and music come together, all wrapped up in myths and legends, and sprinkled with fairy dust and FANtastic people
!!!! This
Your comment is so heart touching yes I agree with you, can we be friends if you don’t mind?
😊
You just described the country and the locals, just as good as any local could
Cheers mate hope you enjoyed your visit
This guy just irradiates positive energy.
Americans! It's pretty standard.
Radiates 'S 'S 'S 'es ☘️ 😀 👌
I love the way only Irish people are watching 😂
Jacklyn Demon bc I liKe YOuTuBe 😂
Jacklyn Demon ty
Jacklyn Demon Bang on woman that face is all over YT who is the face from ?
Ikr
Lamp or light? Ye
As an Earthling I can say that this guy has a lot of his human traits spot on
Haha what a sentence , but agreed he seems like a lovely man !
Sounds like a fun guy enjoying his time with his family. Kudos
Just came back after spending 8 days in Ireland 🇮🇪. Had the best time ever. Took four day trips out of Dublin and covered lot of ground. Ireland is so well connected. We did not rent a car, and used trains, DART and booked day trips with PaddyWagon, Wild Rover and Irish railway tours and we booked them thru viator. Did the Dublin on our own and took DART to Howth, a beautiful seaside fishing town outside Dublin. Worth the visit. This guy is spot on. Loved Ireland, loved the people and the food and not to mention the Guinness beer. My favorite beer now. LOVED IT!! Thank you Ireland for your hospitality!!🙏💐🇮🇪🙏 Love from San Francisco California 🇺🇸
Howth isn't outside Dublin, it's in Dublin and is even part of the city not just the county. It's part of Dublin 13. I've a good friend living on the Howth Road
@@imahappycamper2022 I've always wanted to visit Howth. I've flown
over it many times when visiting Dublin. I've since found out that the Dart
goes there and so there's a good chance I'll get to go there this summer..
I guess there's one or two good pubs there.... Is that right.?
Yeah there'd be a few around, it's more known for fish and chips though. There's a nice nature walk around the cliffs/coastline, and Irelands oldest swimming pool is there
I'm Irish and this was a pretty flattering video
Agreed. It's like he's talking about a whole different place!
It was great hahaha
Sme
Benjamin Brady Brady is an unusual Irish surname but then I’m irish and my parents are English so my surname is hobbs
@@tadhghobbs7302 Brady isn't an unusual surname I'm Irish and I'm plenty of Brady's 😂
Another don't- never EVER say top of the morning to you in ireland if you value your irish friends lol
Edit: thanks for the likes! And also, it's a joke don't take it seriously! I'm sorry if I somehow offended you.
Yeah, when jacksepticeye does it I always cringe
@@LannasMissingLink He does it on purpose...
As an Irish person I actually like that phrase I think mainly because of the House Of Pain song haha
I don't think anybody in Ireland gives a fuck about Top of The morning to you, we know it's stereotype-ish and we don't really care
Or her life
Why is this in my recommendations? I live here?
Because you've been acting weird n need to be taught the don'ts
@@okok72277 Fair enough.😂
are you sure?
@@fishtherapy100 You know what.. now that I think about it... I'm not sure. I could quite possibly live on the moon. Or not live at all.
Me too
I am from Ireland and moved in 2004. Ive lived in such beautiful place from Guatemala, Uganda, UK, USA, to Belgium and South Africa. But nothing compares to the warmth and love of Ireland and the Irish people
The beauty of traveling is to enjoy the culture you’re in. I’m from Ireland but have enjoyed the delights of Poland, France, Canada, USA, Germany, Portugal and Britain. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and not all tourist attractions are attractive to all tourists. Meet the people at all costs. Again remember some people in every country are not friendly but don’t judge the whole country by them. Always try the local dish(food) and beer of course. You’re on holidays, enjoy it
I agree Rua. That's why to travel: to see different sites and enjoy the different cultures!
I just wanna say this, he seems so humble when he is explaining all the points...
Americans thinking Ireland is unsafe when Ireland is in the top ten safest countries in the world to put that in perspective The USA does not even make it in the top 100 safest countries
Good shout!
Ok
Ireland is still a very white country. America's statistics are heavily skewed our chocolate cities like ChiCongo.
@@thegoodlydragon7452 Can you white supremacists stop commenting on everything about countries, your 1800 views are no long welcome.
Seriously people racism is so stupid its a colour get over it. What happened happened its in the past move on.
A colour doesnt define a person what they stand for or how they act. They decide those things for them selves.
I'm Irish and Ireland is a Neutral Country.
We absolutely love tourists.
I'm in a town called Athlone and we have the River Shannon and you can rent out a boat or go on the Viking boat.
You cannot smoke in the pubs
Our local, 🇮🇪 + International 'Shantymen,' use to sing the Song about your Fair town. 'On the ... SHORES? of Athlone'?
I miss them! 🎻They broke up. And, Our (66th?) Annual, "St. PADDY'S Day Parade" has been TL. Fuk'd, 3 Years running! :-(
Our 'harbinger of Spring,' in✋.
I would've loved to have been there when they told the Irish they couldn't smoke in pubs anymore... Goes something like; "B-b-but..... you know we live in pubs, right?"
What dose being neutral got to do with having tourism.
No. Ireland is not a neutral country as we allow the American military refuel their planes at Shannon Airport on their way to bomb the arse out of the Middle East.
I’ve been to your town! Spent an afternoon walking around and ate at a fabulous family-style restaurant.
Just so you know... We LOVE Ireland! It makes a great buddy trip, family trip, solo trip, first time abroad trip, just go and enjoy... so of course DON'T forget to visit Ireland!
Wolters World Love the videos!
And thanks for being so respectful to our country and culture.
Irish / Northern Irish myself
Could you do Northern Ireland
You haven’t done it yet ....kinda similar but I think Americans should know a few things before coming to Northern Ireland aswell as the history.
+Wolters World Nice disclaimer, Mark. 😉😂
@@tosht2515 just wanted to make sure people didn't realize we really liked Ireland :)
@@Jack-ri5wm I have been a couple times to the North (you see a few pictures pop up) but it was pre-Wolters World. So we are going to take a family road trip back to Ireland in 2020 and we are taking the kids to the North as well, so those Northern Ireland videos will be coming. Just going to be a bit (originally was going to be October 2019, but family birthday trip changed so it got pushed back to 2020). But we are going again :)
@Wolters World Oh as you know, I am fully aware. Heck, even I get stressed when I see you post an Ireland video...can't imagine your trepidation. 😂 Perhaps you should pin a disclaimer on all your DON'Ts videos as to not be so obvious. 😉
#1 Don't: "Ireland" is two syllables, not three.
I pronounce it arelnd
Yes yes yes
Not Ire-Land
Arlind is closer
Hon the arland fellas😂
And Galway is two, as well. Not gal-oh-way
@real life dramas that's some mad talk for someone in Plantation distance
"hurling is like a mixture of hockey and ufc" i love it hahahahah
"Hockey for Catholics" said the TCD student guide.
Don’t forget Gaelic and LGFA
Gaelic football I just hate it
@@sweggy_eggy yes, Gaelic football is basically unarmed hurling.
Never heard of a sport called UFC?
Just spent 16 days in Ireland 🇮🇪.
We had a wonderful time and met many great locals. Glad I didn’t break any of your rules! Thanks Tony who took two strangers all over limerick . Also thanks Brandon who drove us home from the hurling match when there was a mix up with our cab. Irish people are the friendliest in the world.
Probably Brendan
Why Brendan than Brandon?
@@brendancanavan2210
I named my son Brendan, so just curious?
Another don't....DONT go into a pub and ask for an Irish car bomb.
I've seen people ACTUALLY do this, and have wanted to slap them.
To be honest we don't care if you order it. Most of us don't know what's in it anyway because it's an American drink. Lol
Its a shot of jameson amd baileys in a pint of guinness. Ive been asked a few times where i work
i am from ireland and have no idea what this is
@@shanelynch7964
Put a shot of Jameson in a half of pint of Guinness. Then you drop shot of Bailey's in it and chug it really fast before the Bailey's curdles.
The ‘rules’ about the pub curfew are actually Irish Law
And if it's a bar and restaurant as long as the kids have food you can stay last 9
Go outside of the big towns and you'll be in the pub till 3,4 or 5 o clock. Nothing like a lock in
Never been to a lock in lad? You need to find better spots
Lol ye
@@insanegaming3908 Yeah but most people wont be going to country pubs, we are the lucky ones.
And don’t call Derry Londonderry when you’re in the republic. Just don’t
Actually, do it, see what happens
@@stewartgrindlay9760 never heard of Londonderry I have heard of London a city in England and i heard of Derry it's in ireland
Its’ official name is Londonderry and it is sacred to Ulster Protestants so respect this please!
@@richardgregg8262 but if you say it in Ireland you will more than likely get knocked out
Why is that? I see alot of people writing it
And sorry for not knowing!
I'm pretty happy with this guide to Ireland! A couple extras.. don't forget to go hiking (Coumshigaun, Croagh Patrick, Mt. Erigal, Slievemor, the Galtees, etc.) and don't forget our native language is Irish/Gaeilge so while most of the countries population has more English than Irish there will be plenty of signs in Irish for example the Mná and Fir bathroom signs from the video. The Troubles are long past and I'd be surprised if anyone outside of ROI and the UK knew what that was xD
Please do visit. Watching this video made me wish I wasn't born here just so I could visit and experience it fresh again for the first time. ~ A proud Irishman
Awe. How sweet! I’m visiting soon! I can’t wait!
I’m Irish and it’s nice to finally see someone mention somewhere other then Dublin
Follow urbanists videos. He is in ireland for a month
I loved the entire country - beautiful 😍
*than
@@davidofergals6947 thank you grammar police
@@realta140 learn correct grammar sweetheart.
Temple bar is literally THE worst place in Dublin if not Ireland avoid at all costs
At least penny black is decent
Why is it so?
@Christy Dolan thank you, we'll have that in mind when we visit Dublin!
@@Orionescape Its an absolute shithole. In the city centre i highly reccommend Grogans on south william st, but bring cash.
Just avoid fibbers and you'll be fine, it's just full of metalheads all looking for a manic pixie girlfriend
My tips as an Irish person. 1. Drink driving is totally banned don't think u can have one full beer and drive. 2. Don't be shocked when we use the word c*nt casually. 3. Achill Island or Donegal are fantastic to visit if u like hiking and want to get away from the touristy bullshit like temple bar. 4. You don't need to tip. 5. Go to bars in the country side. Most people are really friendly and want to hear your story and background. Often the bars that look the most run down are in fact the best bars to go to. 6. It does rain a lot and can be really windy. We are on the Atlantic and the weather rolls in from the sea mostly. That's why we like warm pubs. 7. Try kinnegar beer. It's awesome. 8. Irish do tend to drink more volume of beer. It's not uncommon for someone to drink 8pints of beer. 9. Have fun and if you have questions put them below.
I'm from the U.S and I want to ask where should I go first and how do the Irish feel about U.S. citizens from the southern states
@@isaacmaya123 what kinda holidays do you like. Do u prefer being in the city or more a rural area out in the countryside. When you say the southern states do you mean non Caucasian. The Irish are generally very welcoming to everyone of all races and backgrounds. Because the English tried to colonise Ireland and treated us like slaves back hundreds of years ago we are often sympathetic to all cultures.
@@orbitaaltube well, I like more rural areas and I ment for southern states like Nevada and Texas, also I myself am mixed but I look Caucasian
@@isaacmaya123 Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal have great coastlines and there are some awesome places to stay around there. If you want to experience real old school Irish culture they are found in places called 'gaeltachts' where you will actually find people speaking both Irish and English as their language. My favourite holiday is on achill Island and we go camping there. There is a Greenway there now with is a dedicated bicycle path. West Galway also has Gaeltacht areas as does Donegal.
@@orbitaaltube thank you for the reply. I hope to go there this summer.
I love Ireland so much ! My favorite country❤️ The country, landscape, history, culture, writer, people, food 🇮🇪🙏🏻🇫🇷
If a Frenchie says we have good food, that says it all. :D
J'ai oublié si c'est mal á dire , et pour ça je suis vraiment désolé si j'ai blessé une française. :)
@@evanhearne4020 Evan you write very good french 🙂👏🏻
@@Mcgoohan6 Thanks. :)
Et bien, tu parles bien l'anglais toi aussi :)
@@evanhearne4020 Thank you 😀
@That clone trooper in the back on the high ground I see you everywhere
I love meeting Americans in Ireland, you're always so excited about being here. Irish people love talking to foreigners, we get to show off our country. If you want to easily interact with Irish people at the pub, go out to the smoking area, that's where a lot of people go to talk.
Also please come to the countryside, it's completely different to Dublin.
Country people love Americans (and everyone else).
Plus, Ireland isn't old fashioned anymore , if you're LGBT or whatever, you will be accepted here.
And if someone says anything about it, I'm sure you'll find a couple Irish people to help you beat them up.
Now this is someone who I can truly call Irish I'm Irish myself and the last part tho so true 😂
Im irish
I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you for sharing :) to be quite honest, and especially after "President" Dickhead, I've been scared to travel because I think everyone will just hate me... I travel anyway, of course, but that anxiety is always present in my mind. There are certainly Americans who are assholes, but it scares me to think that everyone will just immediately have this negative impression if I ever say I'm from the US. I can't wait to visit one day!
lgbt😂😂 i dont know what part of ireland your from but if you so much as mention lgbt near a louise your getting sliced up by some one
@@witchskee a lot of irish people like trump especialy becose a lot of irish hate muslims
Solid advice here, pretty much everything he says is correct.
First me the most important points he brings up are don't let Dublin prices put you off, the rest of the country is much more affordable, be very careful on country roads, small roads big tractors, be patient and pull in, and don't ever EVER call us British or English, we're not. It's pretty much the only thing that will truly upset an Irish person.
So yeah, overall good advice here, well done!!
Calling us English is pretty much the same as call a Canadian an American 😂 like bitch we ain’t part of that bullshit
@BlueBoy 1 That's typical of the stupidity you get from a lot of them. Just about every single one of them also support Glasgow Celtic another British team.
@Cian Rainsford Really? So you support teams from places you all claim to despise. Maybe you should read the original post to get the gist of the point!
If you’re drinking in Temple Bar never tip! It’s probably the most expensive place to drink in Ireland already!!!
tip if you want to, ffs people in the service industry aren't paid enough per hour and earn most of their money through tips. If you can't afford Temple bar then go somewhere cheaper.
Orla O Donovan Irish people tip at restaurants and where they’d sit down to have a proper meal, not like a McDonald’s, and would also tip if they went out to a bar for drinks with their friends and had a few rounds, so long as the service wasn’t shit. The only reason an Irish person wouldn’t tip is if they’re from Cavan haha.
Orla O Donovan because the food is more expensive doesn’t make tipping unnecessary. Do you think when you pay for the food that a percentage of that goes to the waitress or something? Some people never worked in the hospitality industry and it really shows...
@@David-jc9hl The people working in the irish hospitality industry have a true minimum wage, unlike america where the tip is considered as part of the minimum wage. Tipping in ireland is a compliment, not a necessity.
@@eoinmag Paying 9 quid for the same pint I'd get in the Lantern down in Tullamore for piss cheap doesn't make you classy, it makes you stupid.
If you don't want to drive, as a seasoned traveler, I'd highly recommend staying in one place for several nights, and taking a day tour to the areas around you.
There are tons of companies that will take a van or bus full of people around for the day, and give you a ton of information that give what you're looking at so much more context than driving around by yourself.
It also saves you wasting most of your time getting from one city to the next, having to check in/out, and moving all of your baggage
what if you're traveling by yourself, and cant use a bus or a van?
We drove ourselves several years ago and it takes planning and a bold driver. We drive on the right. It was hard but luckily no accidents
It’s so fun hearing people get so excited about Ireland and like gealic and stuff. I’m entirely Irish and have lived here all of my life so all of this is just engraved in me
i remember watching tv in the 70s as a little girl and always thinking it was spanish for some reason lol.. half the day was in gaelic, half english..
What the hell is Gaelic??? It's GAEILGE!!!!!!! That's the Irish language. For someone who is 'entirely Irish' you know nothing about your own country.
@@GetOnTheFloor82 hes a bearla speaker. obviously
@UCfcTAuQABB4J28jofLyfpUw are you stupid? He meant the sport.
@@GetOnTheFloor82 what about in conemara where they call it Gaelic? Are you from Ireland ? 🙄
For all the tourists waiting to come to Ireland after COVID, Claire and the Burren are a great place to start! From Lisdoonvarna to the Cliffs of Moher, it's a lovely place
I live in clare
From the Burren, to the Cliffs of Moher, the Tulla and the Kilfenore
I cannot wait to visit Ireland again. I hope by my 50th birthday in September things will be better covid wise so I can go
And make sure to have a pint (or two) at Fitzpatrick's in Doolin.
I know loads of Claires and none of them would like to be called a place.
I hate when people assume that we are obsessed with whiskey and beer
We are obsessed with tayto and tea XD
Crystal Neko same but u forgot chipper
Definitely, but its gotta be Barry's tea and Tayto sandwiches 👌
👏👏👏👏
I had tatoes and tea for me lunch
@@oofmydudes4953 the right kind of lunch is what you had~
Congratulations for your video. You really said everything about Ireland. I lived in Dublin last 2 years and was the most brilliant experience of my life. Enjoy Ireland guys
Thank you!
Me being the Irish person i am:
*nods silently in approval*
😂😂😂😂 same
Really not even going to tell him he's wrong on somethings, cmon Amy thought of you better
@Terry Blanton ok please stop, thank you
@Terry Blanton
You seriously need to grow up.
And you really need to learn just a little about Irish history...
Just a tip from a Irish native don't over pronounce Ireland . Say it more casually more of a mix of areland and ireland
I'll say it however the fuck I like haha
Just a tip from an Irish native. Don't tell adults how to speak. You sound like a condescending prick.
@@sobbyhasselhoff 🤣 can't lie he does like
Wow, seems like some people are getting wound up about a helpful tip on pronunciation 😅 maybe don’t assign intention based on your perception or assumptions.
I didn't mean to come of condescending it's just really cringy when you here Americans say it like eye instead of are
I've been there twice now, for about 6 weeks combined....can't wait to go back! I love the Irish people, they are so friendly and love to talk. My next trip will be a walking tour through Western Ireland.
I would really like to walk the Kerry Way sometime.
you will love it......
YOu might also enjoy renting a pleasure boat (with sleeping space) to travel the River Shannon. They're for rent in Carrick-on-Shannon. Stunning scenery and wildlife. Fishing too.
as an irish person, i 100% reccomend going to Doolin ( within County Clare). there is a campsite nearby, so if you have a tent i do suggest going there. the Cliffs of Moher are only about a 15-30 minute drive away, and if your in the campsite you can book a ferry to the Aran islands. ALSO nearby is the Aillwee cave. again about a 15-30 minute drive. *great explanations, i agree with alot of these points*
Another person from Ireland just saying well done this is very good. So glad you said to get outside Dublin! Agree about Temple Bar, you won't find too many Irish people there, it's mostly tourists and very expensive!
Close your eyes and he sounds like Jack Black
WHAT?! THAT'S CRAZY
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Seems like a nice guy but when he speaks all I hear is the ski instructor from the south park Aspen episode. " if you do this in Ireland you're gonna have a bad time".In all seriousness he speaks highly of my country so fairplay to the fella.
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Americans/English:
eye-er-land
Irish: are-land
Like this if ur Irish (like me)
Tysm for the likes!
Ah stop. There's a Canadian in my year at school, and even he's saying it like "are-land" now.
Yes areland
It starts with I.
It hurts
Me and my friend start saying shit about IRA and the teacher was so condensending saying we don’t no shit about IRA when we did
I was working in Ontario as a camp counsellor for ten weeks during this summer, and it shocked me when coming back all the things I missed - the food, the people, the culture, EVERYTHING. I may have been one homesick lad, but when you're not in touch with your people for so long, it feels so good to come back, and kinda overwhelming too to taste actual flavor in the food, as well as the kindness in peoples' souls.
Letting any Canadian know, please give Ireland a try! You'll be shocked at the flavor of food here! It's simply incredible and quite underestimated. By the way, Schweppes Ginger Ale here is licensed by Canada Dry, so if you're missing home please give it a try!
Irishman from Waterford homesick in New Zealand, great vid man!
Watching this from the Philippines 🇵🇭, yahoooo, I ❤️🇮🇪
if you're on the bus, don't forget to thank the bus driver when you get off :)
WhataboutbeautifulWestCork?
I am loving this country already😍
I live just north of Cincinnati Ohio. My wife's whole family is from Ireland and many still living there. She is the most beautiful Ginger I've ever seen to this day. And we can't wait to get to Ireland. Love your place guys it looks beautiful
“Dont call them British or English” hahahaha you got that right
Same as in Scotland. Don' t call British or English.?
Same as in England...etc.
Irish are more British than the English
@@Jockster109 no they aren't 😂😂 Britain is the island of Scotland Wales and England. Northern Ireland is joined with them in the United Kingdom of great Britain and northern Ireland. So no northern Ireland people are not British. They are Irish because of there geographical location.
@@Jockster109 people from Britain are British. Northern Ireland is not part of Britain. It's part of the United Kingdom. They are 2 different things you mug
If you ask the people in Ireland why's it not raining we'll just say idk it's a shock for me as well
One of the most beautiful countries and an amazing people I ve ever visited. So good I came back...and I can't wait to go there again
A full Irish breakfast will keep you going past lunch. I was amazed.
Watch out for farmers. They couldn't care less that you are a tourist. The road is theirs.
that is true. :)
Same Everywhere..... 😁
And it is their daily life. Respect the farmer.
That's so weird. Virtually all the farmers/tractors I encounter are sound they'll pull in at an appropriate spot to let cars pass.
@@fe5018 from personal experience (my dads van) please expect a car coming on a back road at 70km/h......you've been warned, the whiplash will probably effect my 12 yr old self worse though
(For reference my dads a farmer, he does pull in but like.......bloody terrifying xd)
Im irish. Dublins lovely but try and visit other parts of Ireland. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Very nice country!!!!!!
Saludos desde Argentina!!!!!!!
Cant wait to visit Ireland. God willing, soon. Saludos desde Mexico
Very true!
Westmeath
David Erlstoke Your joking right?
I am from Ireland and my cousins from USA has visited more places in Ireland than I have. I just don't get out much and I too rarely travel outside my hometown.
I'm a lot like you. I'm a homebody. A friend of mine once joked that his friends called him zip code because he never left his. I told him I could definitely understand and it could be my nickname to. I'm kind of an introvert.
Hello, I can relate to what you have said
One of the most sensible and entertaining videos I've seen on Ireland, for Americans. Well done! He's right, of course - you can't do it all 'in one trip' - multum in parvo!
Loved that you mentioned going to see the gaa. Really underrated thing to do when you’re here and hopefully more people across the globe can enjoy our brilliant sports.
The GAA are a hatefilled bunch of IRA loving tramps. The sectarian scum should be banned.
Croke Park, Dublin, do tours of the stadium, worth doing.
@@gazzanorth4373 I'm English and grew up playing gaelic and not once did anyone ever say anything sectarian to me. So stfu and stop living in the past.
@@bigbeatmanifesto6517 Don't talk shite. The GAA is a coldhouse for anyone from a unionist background. Any that have dared play were hounded out of the sport due to vile sectarian abuse. Ask the young Graham fella what happened to him when playing for Fermanagh. Sick bigoted bastards. Is it any surprise when the GAA still name their grounds and competitions after IRA/INLA terrorists. Hold IRA commemoration events in their grounds and fly a foreign flag and sing a foreign anthem in their N
Ireland grounds. They are nothing more than a semi political anti British rabble. So stop trying to cover up for these hatefilled bigots you clueless moron.
Gazza North so tell me, what group of IRA or terrorists are called Ownbeg?
Is it just me, or is every person in the comments Irish 😂 TH-cam algorithm spamming Irish tourist vids.
Watching this in lockdown 🥺
I must be too! Haha
I'm Canadian.
I’m Irish and the way he said cussing instead of cursing 🤣🤣
Well he is a yank so uses 'cussing'
Cussing means the same thing as cursing in America
in Canada we swear, don't know why, just do.
Ruby James beautiful story my dude
Yeah every youtuber I watch say cussing I say cursing
This is so spot on for my experience in Ireland! All the locals were genuinely so friendly and pleasant. Sometimes it feels like locals don’t want to be bothered with travelers, but in Ireland everyone was more than happy to recommend restaurants and the like.
Also, the roads were kind of scary 😂 we told someone towards the end of our weeklong trip that we had lost a hubcap on our rental and they said we were doing excellent if that’s all we lost lol
I hope you don’t mind me asking you a question. I noticed your comment was just recent. We are going in April, I was wanting to know if most places will just take my debit card or will we need to exchange for cash?
You've Sold it to me, And I live here.
I hope you enjoy your visit there..I thought that was funny..we get this here to in New Orleans
I love your passion for my home, I'm still exploring it myself, the past few years I've been touring the lakes and rivers so when you go by boat its a whole new world all over again!
Don’t EVER even imply that we are part of the UK
Amen to that
Jay M who taught you that? The English? them bastards.
Well, it is in the British Isles.
@@Lilínib Uhhh.... the Island is called Ireland.
Hazel Keogh LETS GET OUR SIX COUNTIES BACK
Went to Ireland 20 years ago. I am an American of Irish descent. I stayed in the northern part, town of Malahide, and loved it. You are right about the driving. Kind of a scary thing for Americans. But we made it. LOVED the people!!! So friendly!!! Countryside had the greenest grass I have ever seen. Beautiful! I truly felt I had come home. I wanted to move there and open a toy store. Alas, I had to return to America.
Malahide is in the Republic, in County Dublin.
Remember: Make left turns short and right turns long. No problem!
Northern Dublin, you mean 😂
As a person from Northern Ireland
Avoid Northern Ireland
Eoin ONeill Northern Ireland is amazing
Eoin ONeill come out ye Black and Tans and fight me like a man 😂
TheProvo United Kingdom* and always will be
TheProvo Nope Northern Ireland*
Is Northern Ireland that dangerous? Why?
I don’t get where the bad food perception came from. We’ve always had good food and drink, especially our dairy products, meat and alcohol.
I'd agree with you with dairy and meat but steaks are often over cooked. Alcohol you've got great whiskey and gin but that's all I'm afraid.
@@rtsharlotte it had improved anlot un the oast 15 to 20 years, but food even in the early 90s was awful unless you were getting standard Irish fair.
@@rtsharlotte what about the beer? Ireland is famous for its stouts and porters.
Foodwise it's better known for the quality of its beef, bacon and dairy products, but the food culture is similar to the UK in that international food is more popular than the local fare.
Even a med. rare steak comes out med well. All hamburgers by Irish law have to be well done.
Dylanhs10 ya it’s pretty lush
I loved my trip to Ireland ! The people were so friendly and the food was great. I can’t wait to go again.
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Oh my goodness, I want to go back!!!! I went there a few years ago and it was such an amazing trip. I agree with you 100% about the beauty, the people and the food. I love Ireland!
I have the pleasure to live in Ireland and the people here is truly amazing. Super friendly. 🥰
I like hearing other people’s perspectives of our wee country, great video!
Who tf says wee
Not you obviously.
Don't forget donegal sligo or mayo in the west and northwest of ireland every bit as beautiful as the southwestern counties.
From all the pictures I've seen the whole island is just one beautiful place. Of course pictures don't do it justice so I hope to spend a month there in the near future.
@@BillGreenAZ I live in the northwest so naturally i want more tourists going to that area.Generally its the edges of ireland that most scenic there are areas further inland like meath kilkenny tipperary that are interesting.Depends on your perspective of course if you live in huge city in western america where it doesn't rain for months green farmland in the flat midlands is beautiful for locals its taken for granted.
Shhhhh dont tell everyone
When did Donegal go from the north west to the west?
County Leitrim is so nice stunning i would say. Was born there....
I think we're mostly Irish watching for the craic, but this has genuinely refreshed my appreciation for the country and I love the energy you have! Usually videos are not as accurate as this so thank you
I'm in quarantine here in California. I can barely leave my house, never mind the country. Sure, watching "dos and don'ts" travel videos TOTALLY makes sense right now. :)
In all seriousness, I would love to visit Ireland. I went once as a kid, when I was about 12-13, but I think I'd appreciate it much more now that I'm older.
America's worst export is people from California. Stay home.
@@steveeab2364 And you, go back under your bridge, troll.
@@steveeab2364 ....have you met tourists from Florida? 🤣🤣
@@steveeab2364 What do you mean?
@Black Lesbian Poet poetry can stay
Thanks for the update. The last time I was in Ireland was 41 years ago and I am leaving for Ireland tomorrow Thanks for taking the time to share the real deal on what's going on in Ireland.
We dont say top of the moring
Yes you do. Let's face it. The Irish are a bit daft.
Gazza North
We don't. It's just Hollywood nonsense. Also, it's quite ironic someone called Gazza telling the Irish we're daft...
@@dunneincrewgear We're not the ones that starved because we didn't have enough spuds to eat lol Now that's dumb!
Gazza North
No. The Irish starved because the English actively exported food from Ireland during the famine. Records show that there was any amount of food in the country, but the poor Irish couldn't afford it. Absentee English landlords refused to do without their rent which meant that the starving poor, unable to pay, were kicked off their land. Most landlords saw it as a way to extract even more money from the land by replacing the poor with people who could pay or with livestock. The Irish died in their droves along the road side. The British government, following the teachings of the Rev Thomas Malthus, stood idly by waiting for population and agricultural production to fall into balance. No wonder Californian schools teach the Irish famine as a genocide.
Remember too, this happened when Ireland was an integral part of the United Kingdom which was the richest, most powerful country in the world at the time.
A bitter, bitter time for Ireland. A shameful time for Britain.
I'm sorry you feel it a subject worthy of mocking...
@@dunneincrewgear Boo hoo. There's an abundance of food at your grasp and as usual the Irish play the victim card and blame the big bad Brits for their own failings. How pathetic is that? Ffs you're like helpless children. "Please feed us mummy" Go learn to fish or hunt game instead of crying when your spuds go off. Even now you still run with the begging bowl to the British and Brussels wanting handouts and loans. Your self pitying whinging and scrounging over the centuries has got quite boring. Away dry your eyes and change the record Zzzzzzz
Thank you for all the points and suggestions! I don’t think I’ll ever get to go but it’s fun to hear about all this. I want to live there and it’s on my bucket list to visit and mostly seeing all the green grass and nature and hills and cliffs where you can see the ocean