Is Donegal Ireland's Forgotten County?
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- Is County Donegal Ireland's Forgotten County? I take to the streets of County Donegal in Ireland to ask the people of Donegal themselves!
Donegal has been labelled the 'forgotten county' by it's own people, And as part of my series '32 Counties, 32 Questions' I went to County Donegal in Ireland to find out why.
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the dude at the end's segment needs to go viral. Those 9 minutes have legit changed my life. Every human on the planet should listen to this guy's outlook. Wow. I randomly searched "history of Donegal" bc it's where my grandmother and her family were from before they came to the US....I plan to visit one day.....and then I got the gift of hearing that conversation. holy shit man that was powerful. God bless that dude.
Wow. I'm in the exact same boat; grandmother's family goes back to Donegal and I've been wanting to learn more about it lately...
If you're interested in similar philosophies like that last guy, I highly recommend Eckhart Tolle. He has tons of videos here on YT.
May the road rise to meet you =)
I am that "Dude" and hey, I'm still breathing, still living the dream, still feeling very priviliged.
@@brendanrohan9575 my man. Thank you. Good stuff on here.
@@brendanrohan9575 Sir, thank you for sharing your outlook, you are, and shall/should be, an inspiration to many.
My thoughts exactly!
I was the only Russian working in an all Irish(all from Donegal) construction crew in NYC in 90s. Somehow I'd fit right in and was accepted. I'll never forget those times.
No bother to ye
The last interview with that mister just made my day, I'm really sure that his message matched and touched people's hearts,God bless him.
Thank you.
Last man is so inspiring and positive! Bless him and his soul!
The last guy, what a bloody legend
That gentleman at the end could have his own video. I hope his final days are peaceful and without pain. Great video, Jamie.
Thanks Sam. No pain so far, except when I forget who's directing this play.
Love that Donegal accent. And love the positivity they all had. They spun the supposed negativity about being forgotten, and even death itself, into something to celebrate.
The Gentleman at the end was an amazing human being, may God bless him.
Thanks Sam but I believe I am already, very blessed. Thanks for your lovely comments. B.
@@brendanrohan9575 I like your beliefs in a spirit. We are eternal and everyones body will die but the spirit does not.
God bless
I couldn't believe it when I saw Brendan just by chance as I was looking through TH-cam I had the great privilege of staying at Brendans guest House about 7 years ago what an awesome man with a great wealth of life stories who enriched the life's of anyone who had the good fortune of meeting him.
The guy speaking at the end has made my day. Stumbled across the video and glad I watched it now
Brendan is a legend, I could listen to him all day 😁
Does Brendan happen to have any content on youtube?
Amazing video as always Jamie. That last guy just blew me away. Such a positive attitude he has. I liked his advice and how he was just so "OK" with it all. Great job my friend!! ❤
I've stayed in Donegal on two different holidays and am planning a third in May 2022. It's where I'd love to retire someday. The coastline is amazing, exploring the land, getting lost on purpose. Inishowen, Glenveigh, Sliabh Liag, all of that is amazing. I loved staying in Ardara and hanging out at Nancy's Bar, staying in Bunbeg and hanging out on the beach, making friends at Sean Óg's (who didn't laugh at my pronunciation in Irish), Errigal Mountain, the Bloody Foreland, the history in Glencolmcille.
I found this video 219 days after it was uploaded. Here's hoping Brendan's family and friends are still enjoying his earthly presence. And if not, I know he's just getting better and better, somewhere, somehow. That was powerful to hear, and he changed my day.
Stumbled across this a few days ago out of curiosity. Was having a few drinks and wanted to see some Ireland sights. I thought I was going to get to see parts of the town, but I got one better. This guy changed my view of life.
I’m going to be watching this video once a month as a refresher. I’m glad you were able to run into this guy and capture his words. While we all can take away his words of wisdom, I will say, I am one of the people that needed to hear it. I wish I had the pleasure to sit and speak with him.
Great capture
@@jamiejaycar well, I am busy during the weeks, but weekends I sit down and unwind this way. I will be tuning in to watch more of your videos. I like to get all the info I can before making my journeys!
Keep doing your thing!
Man, I am from Brazil but I admire irish culture. I bumped into this vídeo and I loved it. That man words are very inspirational!! Good job
My dad was from Donegal and you would not meet a finer man. RIP Patrick Duffy ❤️
Was here to learn about Donegal and left with and amazing LIFE lesson. That man at the end... My God!
Excellent video btw
Ach that was just lovely, so proud to be from Donegal. And what a lovely man towards the end there, so delightfully profound ❤️
Jesus Christ! The last man, so well spoken. Beautiful content as well Jamie!
I love how everyone agrees that the people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and the food is good. They really had a positive endorsement of the county. You always have great questions that make the topic interesting. Plus hearing you laugh makes me laugh because I think you’re hilarious.
@@jamiejaycar I think you’re phenom Jamie Jay. You’re so talented and gifted with conversing with people and bringing things to the forefront. I appreciate your replies very much my friend.
Bless that man, and Bless you too Jamie. This video is going to mean so much to the people that love him.
I hope you put all of these videos together for a little documentary when you get finished with all of them.
On a lighter note, did you have him take a message?
Brendan, you're a marvelous ambassador for the county and the country.
Thank you sincerely, Kevin. 👍
Thank you. I watched this video as I’m going to be visiting County Donegal for the whole of November. Your last interview was meant for me (and many others too). I needed to hear that today. The gentleman you interviewed has helped me a great deal with my struggles. So, thank you for posting this and thank you to “the director” who enabled this to happen. All blessings to you.
WOW Chris. I'm so happy that something I said has answered a need. Keep seeing the gifts of life, especially those wrapped in challenging packaging. They're probably messages and prompts from friends 'in the Audience'. Listen to your still, calm, quiet inner voice. Try to tune out the mental chatter. You won't go far wrong. Get in contact when you come to Donegal.
Heartwarming. Yes, I need to hear those words! Such a positive soul. God bless you, man. And thanks Jamie and the rest of your team team.
That was pretty intense ... I wasn't expecting that kind of a chat with a local. I think the world would be a better place if we could live our whole lives like that and not just the end! Thanks for introducing us to him Jamie! Oh and I didn't know Rory Gallagher was from Donegal I though he was from Sligo! And I thought Paul Brady was from Donegal but he is actually from Northern Ireland! So there you go! 😁
Brady's from Strabane but Donegal's his favorite place. Not surprising. And yeah, Brendan Rohan, Pentacostal really. I think we've just listened to one of the Apostles. Chimed in above too I see. Hello Brendan!!! Being out of your mind and in your body... How would that work for a soldier or a pilot or a surgeon? It's work we do as a species, isn't it? While walking the hills, or holding our arms out for an eternity so the blackbirds can build a nest there... isn't that work for the saints? Lastly... Brendan, I hope you're still with us my brother.
That was lovely. What a wonderful gentleman.
Videos like this are why I love doing research for my writing. Some people find it boring. But if you don't try to get the details right, you miss out on learning and experiencing all sorts of wonderful things. I just wanted to get a sense of what the average person from Donegal was like, how they talked, and the culture. I got that - and so much more.
Good job. Thanks for this.
Wow, nice to hear that nice accent again, but even nicer to hear those words from Brendan: "Whatever it is our role in this play, play it beautifully, fully, lovingly, enjoy the craic", hope you are still with us my man.
Sorry to disappoint so many people who were looking forward to my planned, zany wake! 🤣
10:36 everyone needs to hear this message! It brought me to tears 😢. What a special man, what a special message!
Wow! What a video! I remember you mentioning the last person during Campervan Chaos. What a great interview (both sides of the camera). Keep up the great work (hey, don’t look at me!) 🤣🤣💚💚💚
this last man is unforgettable!!
You never know what is going on in another mans life. His philosophical take on "what's it all about" is refreshing and uplifting. Fair winds and following seas my friend.
That gentleman inspired and reminded me. Thanks for that beautiful message
I needed to hear you, sir. Thank you, Brendan! God bless you.
That gentleman at the end really blew my mind. Great video!
Blimey. I've changed accounts and devices so often that I've probably subbed to you 20 times over the years. Here I am again and you're killing it! For whatever reason, I've only had to sub the one time on Twitter, where you know me as Pretentious Toff. Love these nan on the street bits. Always a good show. Your ability to just engage with people is truly brilliant. It's a talent. You've evolved into a multi faceted figure. Love it and hold you in high regard. As I told you on Twitter before, I expect you to have a load of success in life. You're certainly a good entertainer, but you are good enough to be serious and do tv quality interviews or being a writer for programmes. Onward and upward for you without a doubt. All of the best, BA🇬🇧
Irelands forgotten county is 100% Fermanagh, half the country doesn't think we exist
I'm so excited to watch these 32 counties vids, as an American who loves your island and my roots that come with it. This is gonna be a fun little adventure and I'm glad it's with you. Slainte to 32🇮🇪
I'm also from America and have so many roots in Donegal. I'd love to visit one day! Hell, these people seem so similar to me, maybe I'll stay. Love the rain also, so that explains that lol.
That was outstanding. Actually profound wisdom in last 10 minutes
Brendan is what’s unforgettable about Donegal. What a great guy, such positivity, and such a better way of looking at our time here. His words really resonated with me as my dad (from Cork) passed away with cancer in 2007 and was very positive about it all as well.
I was only on here as I am stopping over in Donegal next year for the first time on my way down to Co. Cork but I’m so glad that I watched the video.
Thank you Brendan and thank you guys for posting it.
The last man is an amazing one. The best friend of my parents is at this very moment fighting his last fight too. He does not really believe in the afterlife, but he will go out happy. Not for the idea of having an afterlife, but because he is happy with the life he has lived. The things he did and the chances he got. He has an amazing wife who supports him till the end and he is surrounded by amazing loving friends. And honestly, that is always a great way to go. Happy with what you had.
I'm that "last man" standing. Still standing; still having a blast; still living the dream; still very very very grateful for every gift, every day. Perhaps one of the reasons I've survived a little longer is that I'm not "!fighting" it. I've embraced it as a gift and maybe, just maybe, I've shocked it or even, frightened the shit out of it! 🤣
@@brendanrohan9575 Wonderful comments Brendan and I hope you are still well! Optimism is a powerful force for good, internally and externally and you are such amazing testimony to that. Thank you for your wisdom and God Bless you :) Barry
What a beautiful soul, his attitude was inspiring.
The politicians in Dublin who do very little for County Donegal is the reason why Donegal is the "forgotten County".
But Donegal is the best County in Ireland, but I'm biased as my Mum & her family are from Inishowen.
Bless him you'd wish he'd live for another 50 years he has such a great outlook on life he's so positive but life isn't fair
That last geezer was so cool and spot on about life. When I'm feeling down and need a bit of inspiration I will be coming back and watching him again. Pure gold ❤️
Have the privilege of knowing Brendan what a gentleman he is and a mind of wonderful knowledge, you will never be bored when Brendan is around
Is he still going strong?
He is surely
@@FA-vs1wq Aw jeez well that's the best thing I've heard today, such an inspirational guy
Aww he is surely
@@tanisaur3630 Hello Bethii. Yes, I am and so much so that since I'm now on D-Day+36 and, with my rather elaborate 'Man Cave' (some call it "a Man Palace") almost complete, I'm gonna plant the spuds today!
I hope you can find the last man again and give him his own video cause he definitely deserves one.
I just discovered that my people are from Donegal, Carnowen and I love this video. That man Brendan "mad as a biscuit" as described in the comments, is the light of Ireland and he touched my heart in unexpected ways.
You mined a bit of Gold there. Donegal is proof that best thing about a place is the people. You can have the best architecture, the most successful economy with a thriving industry but if you haven't got good people, it will be reflected in the community. It's a blessing to live in Donegal.
Well said ...Identity Withheld. 👍 People make the place. My husband's ancestors were from Donegal & we want to visit some day. I enjoyed this video.
Those word from the last interview are beautiful! Great video
What an amazing man Brendan (I think that was his name) is. I would love to get the chance to speak to him. I feel I was meant to come across this video for a reason and to be honest, I think everyone who has watched this video was meant to as well. What a privilege it must have been to talk to him.
Thanks for your lovely comments, Siobhan. My name is Brendan M. Rohan and I'm told "the M must stand for Miscievous." I'll be very happy to speak with you any time. You can message me through my Fb Page or Friend Request me there.
@@brendanrohan9575 Hi Brendan. Sorry for the late reply. I have only just seen this message! I hope you’re well. I shall be in touch.
I agree with you,meant to be.
Hi Jamie! I have seen you many times on the Try channel, and you are great to watch. This video popped up for me to watch and I must say, I am American, not a drop of Irish blood in my veins, but County Donegal is my favorite place of any I have ever visited by far. I spent about 3 weeks there in my early twenties two years in a row, went back again in my later thirties, and want to go back again in my declining years. I love the most remote areas, I seen some of the most beautiful views, the wonderful tiny towns, everything. The people are simply amazing.
Visited Killybegs this summer. Most genuinely welcoming people I've ever come across. Loved the craic.
Best wishes from Denmark.
My grandmother was from Cresslough, County Donegal. I even spent time in Letterkenny, nice town. I even cut and stacked turf. Beaches are nice water is ice cold.
Lovely video and conversation with the last guy interviewed 😊
@@casey00X thank you for the kind comment! Consider subscribing:))
Great stuff Jamie !
I'm watching this about 6 month's late but still, I really enjoyed it. Thanks Jamie!
This video came up by 'chance' (I think it's cos I've been watching so much Father Ted!) and I'm so glad it did. What an amazing man. I believe he's right. This moment is all we've got. My mum had cancer too, and she would have agreed with him. Thank you for the video
It was great finding this. The guy at the end is amazing. I could listen to him all day. I haven't been to Donegal in a long time, and would love to go back. The last time I was there, I went to Dungloe for 7 days and it rained nearly non stop for 3 out of the 7 days I was there, but I met some nice people who showed me around a few places and had a great time. My paternal grandmother was born in Raphoe as her mother, my great grandmother was from Raphoe and her parents on the male side were tin smiths and lived in Letterkenny and Raphoe. I found out between last year and this year that I have lots of reletives in Donegal, so I would love the chance to go back when I can and see Raphoe and Letterkenny to see the places where my ancestors lived among other places.
I love Domegal. My husband and I rented a house for a month near the golf course. Loved being there. The people were so friendly. I could live there.
wow that last interview was absloutley inredible, what an amazing man
Well done! Thanks for this
Thanks for your comment
That man at the end segment is so fantastic I absolutely love his attitude and agree with everything he said!
That last guy is the typical Donegal soul. No point being materialistic in Donegal because you'll get pretty miserable having little to nothing. Better off doing enough to pay your way and enjoying the things that matter.
Guy at the end needs his own podcast!! What a legend.
My nan , granddad and family came from Donegal , and we always had a great time , great story tellers . Sounds and look lovely to me
As an Australian, I visited Donegal in July 2017 on my way through Ireland. My family are from Dungloe and Ballybofey. Stopped off for lunch in a pub in Letterkenny and State of Origin (the biggest rugby league series in Australia) happened to be on. Chatted about it with an old fella for a while. Beautiful place and people.
Lovely video, hope you make yer way to Sligo soon!
Omg the guy at the end had such a positive outlook on life, I'm actually crying, such an inspiration and just seemed like he was ment to be there.
From the interviews it seems the people are so open and friendly and the scenes are worth seeing. How amazing.
love it - love the guy at the end. I hope I he's still with us and I can find him when I go next week :) No one mentioned the golf......hmmm.
Great video lads, shall ramble up to Donegal at some point! Possibly for a Bohs clash with Finn Harps at Finn Park.🔴⚫ Then venture around for a few days.☘
@@jamiejaycar Definitely will, go raibh maith agat for the tip.🌊🌅☘
I'm a Donegal woman and proud 🥰
Wow,! You should make a separate video of that lovely man at the end... Inspiring stuff.
That last man has said so many important things. What an amazing human. ❤️
That last man, needs to get and talk to the world, in my eye he summed it all up in about 10 minutes.
🤲
Brilliant last gentleman talking some sense! God Bless.
Watched this for research on accents and dialects and County Donegal did not expect to witness such a beautifully whimsical soul from 10:35 on.
I hope that man is living his best life with the time he has left. What an inspiration.
He sure is living his best life
Thanks Justin. I'm living the dream, actually!! (-;
God Bless that last man. Amazing attitude!
My grandparents came from Towney-Kilcar then on to America years ago. It's a bit hard on the young there as they crave " excitement" and social life of the big cities. As you age you often with to go back to the home of your youth. I've been going back since 1964, but not for 21 years, I miss it all and ( especially the PEOPLE) very much.
wow that was unreal! I wonder if that man has exited the stage? Mind-blowing!
Needed to hear what the gentleman said, thank you
One hell of a day. That was an experience
Damn, Brendan… WOW!!! What a man…. an absolute star, Seriously hope he’s still with us and still in the same frame of mind...
Still have a pulse, Paul. On D-Day+36 now so I'm planting the spuds! (-;
@@brendanrohan9575 BLESS YOU Brendan, youre quite the man…Found your conversation here absolutely fascinating…. I’ve not been into Donegal for some years now (family at BurtonPort) but next time I’m over I’ll be heading up…. More power to you Sir!!!!
@@Midland_Wolf_71 I 'LIVE' near Creeslough. Be sure to call in.
The man at the end had some of the most inspiring words I’ve ever heard in my 48 years on this spaceship we call Earth. Greetings from Florida ( of 100% Irish descent).
@@jamiejaycar watching this today as my father is entering hospice. I’m getting inspiration again from the beautiful words and attitude from this fine Irishmen. Peace love and happiness.
Now this is so funny & positive...great County, superb people & craic galore!!.....from South Africa!!
4:15 Somewhere a deck is missing a joker
I have been quite fortunate in life to becable to travel land see much of the world. And yet my favorite place of them all is a small village in the west of Donegal. Theres not a good way to describe it but the first time i went some piece of me fell into place. I consider it my home because the home is where the heart is and my heart is in Donegal.
Awesome
The mon at the end is an inspiration.
A very sweet and endearing video. Did you ever find out if that lovely spiritually minded man still lives? I haven't visited yet, but my old grandad was a Donegal man, Lettermackward. Saint Columba who spread Christianity in Britain and beyond was from Donegal. Donegal was home to Ireland's foremost tribe, the Ui O'Neal, who ruled most of Ireland for nearly 2000 years. I am amazed at the Scottish look -and accent -of many of the Donegal people, having relatives in both places.
Brendan is still going strong
Hello Jack. Yes, I still have a pulse and as I remarked to Bethii, above ... " I'm now on D-Day+36 and, with my rather elaborate 'Man Cave' (some call it "a Man Palace") almost complete, I'm gonna plant the spuds today!" And Yes. Columba was "some buck" as they say up here in Donegal.
@@brendanrohan9575 Ah ! Brendan, God bless you! I was touched by your story. And impressed with your lovely Russel quotes about Donegal. You made that video sparkle,and I sent it to friends in London and Morocco,even my Indian friend, a deep mediator, said she loved it. I have never been to Irleand but my maternal grandparents were from Ireland. Grandfather was from Lettermackward, a Cannon, while his mother was a Gallagher, but he died in Greonock Scotland in the 70s. So hearing you sweetly and poetically put Donegal back on the Irish map made me happy. I'll say a wee pray for you,my friend, and send you my love and respect🙏.
Many thanks for your very kind comments, Jack. AE is my hero and if alive today would be my Guru. He saw the good in everyone and was a force for unity, nationwide and internationally but sadly he died of a broken heart when he saw Irishmen kill and brutalise each other in a horrible Civil War and its aftermath. Donegal though, is a very special County and even my father, a proud Kerryman, saw and enjoyed its beautiful scenery and people to such an extent that his and my Mums graves are here.
I've been to Donegal three times. It's my favorite part of Ireland. Hope the soldier at the end of the video is doing well. I'd like to hear how he's doing.
Still doing well, thank you.
Moving back home to Donegal soon after being away for 16 years , Cant wait after watching this
That was pure class 👏👌
my great great grandfather immigrated over to america from Donegal, and passed away in 1912. Was just sittin here doing some youtube searching for some history and I see my Jamie has a video about it! instantly clicked!!! LOL
I can't wait to visit just to meet such kind, friendly, funny people!
18:30 - I needed to hear this man. What a profound guy.
The way most of the world is going the last three years, it's a blessing to be forgotten by it.
I'm terminally sick, I was told I had 48hrs to live 6yrs ago, I take litterly every day as a blessing, but I'm ready to go home,
Ramelton was known as the Holy City. I live there
Guy at the end was an absolute Gem! extremely Sage like
Incredible guy. Great interview.
Amazing video conversation with Brendan 🙌 he is an inspiration
Many thanks Margaret Ann. You might recall that when I did the Camino in 2019 after getting out of hospital, I went on to Valladolid and managed to set a seed that caused the City Council to dig up a street in that former capital of Spain, looking for the tomb of your wonderful ancestor, Red Hugh O'Donnell., King of Tyrconnaill and "Fighting Prince of Donegal." Best regards. Brendan
@@brendanrohan9575 I heard about that situation great work 👌Thank you for replying 🙏