Ireland vs Northern Ireland - What's the Difference?
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- What is the difference between The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for a tourist? We go through the different currencies, sights, culture, language, and other important tourist information on visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland and talk about the similarities and differences between the two countries.
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Irish people were the nicest and most helpful locals I have met out of all my travels.
Good to know
Tip for tourists in Dublin - If you want to drink with locals on the weekends, go to Camden street or around the Grafton street area, not Temple bar! :)
There’s little or no Irish music or Irish entertainment around Camden or Grafton st.
There is music all over but the bar is a trap . Youll get better and cheaper in other places
Yes you are 100 % right, Temple bar is not Ireland, its just a rip off for tourists.
If beer is your thing Porterhouse Temple bar might be the best option if you want to go to Temple Bar
Tips for tourists in Dublin - use the airport only (from a Dub)
As an Irish person I have to say this is the best video I’ve seen explaining the differences. Excellent video. I want to go for a pint with this dude.
You’ve or anyone has never heard a Northern Irish accent? Liam Neeson is like legendarily limited to only speaking in his native accent. He’s been in some pretty big movies.. just saying
We went to the west of Ireland. The country roads are very narrow, often with jagged stone walls off to the passenger side. Big tour busses would come past in the other direction, and we’d literally be squeezing out shoulders together, as if that would make our rental car skinnier! We had no mishaps, but be prepared for narrow, shoulderless roads. We got off the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way on a one track dirt road for awhile around Clifden and got held up a a herd of sheep. We didn’t feel confident about backing up for 3 miles, so we just sat there, enjoying this extremely Irish experience. Ireland is a wonderful country-literally the greenest place I’ve ever been. If you rent a car, you can get to places otherwise unavailable. We got to Corcomroe Abbey for instance. Very cool!
Same thing that ive been saying. I've traveled to many countries and Ireland was the most welcoming, friendliest, helpfful, talkative of all. I really felt soooooo welcome. Loved it so much I'm going back this year.
I briefly had a layover in Dublin and I really liked the city , what I noticed is that the people have a certain wittiness about them friendly but tongue and cheek they reminded me of my family ❤
We call it banter .. glad you enjoyed your visit here in Dublin!
Another great an respectful video. Both sides of this beautiful island are STUNNING
I went to Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2019. We had so much fun! We are going back in August.
we loved it too
@@woltersworld Which counties did you visit?
I was in Ireland a couple days ago and I love it!!! I visited both sides because i stayed in Dublin, but I did the Game of Thrones tour. I enjoyed every minute in Ireland. So many things to see, so much to do, to eat and to drink. Thank you for always bringing awesome information about amazing places!
Please come back
@woltersworld - Thank you for all these great videos! They've been so helpful in preparing for our first international trip to Ireland.
Enjoyed your video as always. As an Irishman I don't think of us as two different countries even though politically we are. Your video made me think of how confusing it must be for tourists. Regardless, Irish people treat tourists very well no matter which part you are visiting.
Yes as i said above people who want to know which part is the best are probably not from the nationalist community i may be wrong
As someone from Northern Ireland I do. If I go for a weekend down south I feel like I am getting away. If I have a weekend break in Northern Ireland it's not the same as I don't feel that I'm getting away.
Stop saying Northern Ireland. There are Nine counties in the North of Ireland. Three of those counties are in the Republic .
@@Jake-jr2zh 🤣
@@gallowglass2630 yes I think you're correct, I'm a northern republican from the border and I would never ask someone this, would not even enter my mind to ask someone this
Excellent commentary, Mark. More than ever I am determined to visit these countries.
Thank you.
Perfect timing, as I'm putting the finishing touches on my Ireland trip planning for June ☘
Ditto!
Hope ye both enjoy here caution the weather can be unpredictable cause it could be sunny then raining the next 😅😅😅
Love the info in your videos! Cheers
Ireland (the whole country, both parts) has an amazing variety of accents for a small-medium country. There is no one ‘Northern Ireland accent’, there are many, some easier than others to understand. The nicest Ulster accent IMHO is that of Donegal (which is in the republic 🤔 (Northern Ireland is comprised of six of the nine counties of the province of Ulster, the other three are in the republic)). But all over the island there are accents which are difficult for even other Irish people to understand!
Sending this comment to my gf to stroke her ego
City accents are noticeably different from rural accents whichever Irish province we are from.Then there is folks around Ballymena Co Antrim who speak like Scots......last time I returned to my birthplace...they asked me what country I was from....no kidding !
The only place I personally had a problem understanding anyone was in Cork. A gentleman told me a story and at the end I said that was the longest word I've ever heard! He laughed and slowed it down for me. They "sing" when they talk inwas told by others from other parts. 😊
its not one country its two countries not one is the US and Canada one country no its not same with NI and Ireland are two different countries
@@PS-ru2ov you are absolutely wrong....Ireland IS one country where jurisdiction has been partitioned under two seperate jurisdictions...were still a single country and a single nation as we have been for over two thousand years...northern ireland is a jurisdiction not a country...26 counties under the independent irish state and 6 counties under the uk state...
Your video has really won me over, and I can't wait to see more of Belfast through your vlogs! Keep up the great work, and please bring on the next one soon! ❤
Love northern Ireland the people are so friendly ,some amazing scenery, fantastic restaurants and pubs ,I visit often ,great video ,reguards from co mayo .
Love your show and info, thank you!!!!
This is great as always! We are going to the Republic in a week for the first time. We will do another trip just for Northern Ireland. No need to speed through. We are going to enjoy spending time with the locals and sightseeing. We are also staying at Kinnitty Castle after seeing you stay there in another video and Airbnb in Dingle Peninsula right on the coast. It's going to be a blast and thank you for all the recommendations.
Irish here and read your comment. Dingle is wonderful, great pubs and you can’t miss Conor pass in the mountains just outside dingle, have a great trip ☘️
I went to both a few years ago, Dublin was amazing and i def wanna go again this year or next!
Like your son's man bun a 4:00. I also love Mark, how you show photos and videos from your years of travel for b-roll and not just current stuff.
It’s been awhile for Ireland on your channel thanks and st Patrick’s day is coming
Thanks for this video. Great info.
Was fully expecting to hate this video as someone from Belfast I fully thought this would all be American waffle … but this guy hit every nail on the head , great informative video 🤟🏻
This guy is great. Really nice.
Thank you so much for your educational video. I was always uncertain about the two countries until I saw your video.
Great info!
Thanks for speaking so nicely about Ireland.
Great advice about the Emerald isles. Beautiful Country. My Mum was from the South but moved further North to Co Donegal as a little girl. I still have lots of family in Connemara, Galway. The wild Atlantic way is full of folklore and music 🎵☘️✨🙏🐴😊
So she was from the west, not the south?
In Ireland we consider Galway the west. The south is like County Cork through Wexford, etc. The Deep South in American terms
Countries
Hey Mark, great video and awesome tips
Thank you!! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. ☘️
Interesting fact: The most northerly part of the Republic (Malin Head), is actually the the most Northerly part on the Island.
And the most easterly point In Ireland is northern Ireland
@@bouse23 Wexford Waterford actually
@Robert Kelly no the most easterly point In Ireland is burr head on the Ards peninsula in co down. The most easterly point in the Republic is wicklow head near wicklow town.
I was in both places in October 2022 , I wish I could come back, Galway and Belfast, such beautiful places
From an Irishman here...Great guide, well done.
Thank you Liam
Ah I just got back from Ireland and Northern Ireland! I wish I saw this video while I was there. But I did watch your Don'ts to prepare!
cool to see you in our country
I like both, but I spent more time in NI. I visited during cold summer and the landlord turned on heat for me during summer. So I felt super cozy. You don't have to do it! But they are just so friendly.
Amazing video! Thank you for the great info, tips, and footage! I hope to visit both countries in the near future!
You will love them both
@@woltersworld Thank you! I can't wait! =)
I went last year just did Ireland cause I had only 1 week. Highly recommend Ireland! Like he said, the people are so kind. Guiness is just top-notch and is a must drink even if you don't like stouts.
I’m from Dublin, I love it when on my travels when people ask me are you British , when I say no I’m Irish the response is ALWAYS that’s better.
As a Canadian, we get the same reaction,except it's in regard to Americans rather than British.
You're talking to retards then
Brits are better
@@terryomalley1974 And Kiwis versus Aussies.
@@Ukfairgrounds In what way?
Excellent video with plenty of good information. One of the things I remember most from a trip to the Republic was the cab ride from the airport to our hotel in Dublin. The driver gave us a history lesson about the Post Office that still had bullet holes from the Easter uprising in 1916.
I've had the same taxi experience. 😀 thanks for the kind words
Be aware of history lessons being one sided. Irish on Irish caused country to split.
@@joprocter4573 English playing good cop/bad cop manipulated Ireland from 1169.
thank you for this. i learnd a Lot. more power and God bless you
Thanks for this great intro to both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I haven’t visited any of them yet. But I am going for business to Belfast in 3 weeks and plan to stay a bit longer and explore both. I am a travel and landscape photographer. So I am excited to see some beautiful ocean sceneries.
Good tip for tourists is that Capel St is now pedestrianised so you can dine outside there at the restaurants that now have seating outdoors. Best visited when the weather is warmer in the summer months.
Hey Mark, my family just came back from Northern Ireland last Wednesday and I really enjoyed it.
Great video.☘
Thank you so much. That was very helpful 🙂
Hi Karen how are you. Greetings from Ireland. This is a nice video. Here it’s cool and a bit wet - waiting for the warmer weather to arrive. What’s it like with you. Wish you a lovely day 😊 Michael
Going out to Belfast from L.A. in September!!! Can not wait!!!! Great video!!
Hey Mark, next time you are in Northern ireland, visit tollymore forest Park, get location on the foot of the Mourne mountians
As a Northern Ireland native, this video is great.
Would echo what's said here regarding NI - beautiful part of the world with very friendly and helpful people. Happy to give any advice to anyone thinking of travelling here.
As a southerner I'm delighted to see Northern Ireland doing well, getting its share of tourists.
I have visited many times, mostly for business but have never met anyone, of either political persuasion, I didn't get on with.
Why is the signage not bilingual in NI ? It is in Wales.
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@@PanglossDr The Irish language has unfortunately been politicised by some in Northern Ireland
@@BertOfBelfast Thanks, you don't need to tell me. I am a native speaker.
@@PanglossDr You asked...
I had a day trip to Belfast, flying from Gatwick, and did a lot, going to the Titanic museum, and on the open bus tour. In 1 day it´s possible to do a lot too, but I definitely want to explore more by car.
Im from the North of Ireland, Derry. Most of us just refer to it as Ireland. We are Irish
Very good video it’s inspire me😉
We'll be in Galway the week after next. We're so excited 😁😁
So you're in Galway now, enjoy. Good weather today.
Absolutely love Shannon airport! A little more expensive but we really like smaller airports and it’s great!
Ireland sounds so interesnting to visit.
Great video, the Wolter’s are the unofficial First Family of Ireland as least where tourism is concerned. You guys need some kind of medal from the President for what you do for us ☘️
I´m Argentine and I have to say: Long live The Republic of Ireland, long live the cream stout beer and long live MacAllister and Admiral William Brown!!! Argentina ♥ The Republic of Ireland
Visit Inishown in Donegal, a place where the north is south of where you stand, and many still refer to the Republic as The Free State.
Best video to explain the difference🙏🏾
Great video, hope it encourages people to come and visit our beautiful island. When you're here, you will see no distinction between either states. With the exception of currency, it's all just Ireland and should be viewed thay way if you are planning on visiting. Visiting north and south will be completely seemless and you should come visit both
no it should not be view as all just the Island of Ireland its two different countries with two different governments etc
Went to Dublin last September to see Garth Brooks. Amazing people, it was a party in Croke Park with 82,000 beautifully mad Irish fans but you can expect that everywhere. Also if you’re a music fan, a tour of the Irish Rock n Roll museum is a must. It’s literally round the corner from the Temple Bar pub
I was there during that, we didn't go but yeah it was all over the media for sure. They covered that more than the queen.
I was there at that time too. Didn’t good to the show. Had much fun.
A huge percentage including 26 000 from tyrone were from NI,which underlines how connected the two parts are
@@timmmahhhh Obviously she wasn't our queen we are a republic
@@gallowglass2630 yes I understand that and I'm not complaining, just that Americans tend to pay more attention to those events, more than I care to. I called a client back in the US after her funeral and he asked if I observed the two minutes of silence. I told him I didn't hear of it in Ireland. I did see the ⚽ crowd singing "Lizzie's In A Box" so those guys know their history.
Great video
As an English person, Northern Ireland would not be my first choice between the two.
u skint? Or an Alchy?
@@curlitlikecurley6604 why would I want to visit somewhere that is renowned for its anti-English sentiment. The Republic is richer and friendlier than the north, which can't even form a government.
Hiya, my partner is English and we travel up to NI often. It's fine. Both of us have a fantastic time. Best wishes ❤️
Recognise your location Wolter - did you enjoy Kinnitty Castle ? Spent 2 years there back in the late 70's when it was a forestry college !
There is only one Ireland. All thirty two counties of it.
5.2 million in the republic ,26 counties
I went to Ireland on a solo trip in 2022. It was WONDERFUL! I absolutely fell in love with the people. I stayed mostly on small towns. Fennit was by far my favorite on the West Coast. And I also fell in love with Belfast. It was the last place I went before taking the ferry to Scotland and it kind of reminded me of my hometown of Louisville KY. A city, but not as fast paced as say Dublin and a bit more spread out. Everyone should visit. The people are the real draw in both Countries. ❤
Is Ireland really enjoyable as a solo traveler? I'm saving up for a trip next winter but I'm worried I might not have a good time cuz I'll be going alone. I'm still excited to go regardless!
What part of Scotland did you get into from Belfast? I’d consider going into Scotland in spite of the travel advisory for the UK right now. I’m going in January (solo also - the best way to go!)
@@kohakuhime7887 I absolutely LOVED it. The people were so nice. I stayed in small towns for 95% of my trip though and just like anywhere cities are busy and less friendly feeling.
@@melaniexoxo I took the ferry from Belfast to Carinryan. Then a bus up to Glasgow and a train to Edinburgh. After three days there I rented a car and drove around Scotland. It was MUCH easier driving in Scotland than Ireland IMO. But if you don't want to drive there are other options.
A good tip for tourists coming to Ireland is that Wiclow is also a good place to travel to in Ireland. another thing about Ireland is that you will find a lot more people in the east then the west.
My friend your life is a beautiful adventure🎉
visited belfast a few months ago, awesome city. Walk the mural tour youreself, saves you money and saves you from potential biased tour guides. Locals were very friendly even in shankill/ falls road areas. The topic of the troubles came up as I was curious, the locals were very informative and it definitely opened up my perspective. I would advise being respectful. Definitely would travel there again, pretty cheap and some surprisingly good food. If you like to pound some brews it's also a great spot.
Belfast is safer than Dublin and I'm from the South.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, anywhere in West Cork/ Kerry, Connemara, wild Atlantic way,I could go on forever!
My mothers people were from the south of Ireland, my father’s from what is now Northern Ireland. I would like to see both.
This is a good synopsis of our little island. Normally Americans don’t quite get it right but you did ☘️
Well to be honest Republic of Ireland more more advanced look at all the technology in they Republic
If you’re in either city for more than a few days, the Hop on Hop off buses are a great way to see the city, pick a few stops to go back to for a longer period and to hear/see each city’s history from a local. It’s also a great way to get a mental landscape of the city. If you can’t have a good time in both of the countries, you’re really not trying. 🤣 Oh, an absolute must see is Newgrange. Predates both Stonehenge and the pyramids.
Lol no use the public transport since they are much cheaper.
@@enthusiastisch1922 once we know a little more about the city geographically, we typically use public transportation or a Bolt/Uber.
Ireland is amazing- the people are some of the warmest, funniest people in the world. I would stay out of the politics though 😀
Good advice, chip.on their shoulder
@@kippsguitar6539 Jaysus, ever mentioned politics in front of an Umerican?!? Never-mind a chip, bloody solid log of timber and probably a gun behind that!
Good vid
Going to Ireland for Samhain this year. Any tips on the festivals or where to go/see? Much appreciated!
Hugh fan, iv been to so many countries and got great tips from you, especially Poland, i live in Dublin, next time your here ill give you some tips 🤣
I’m thinking of visiting both Ireland and Northern Ireland this summer with my family.
You will be most welcome 🇮🇹
Tip for anyone of Irish heritage visiting Ireland - Highly recommend a visit to the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. Everything you want to know about ancient Irish heritage and culture over thousands of years you'll find in there. It's in the centre of Dublin and free to enter.
been to both northern and southern ireland, coming from scotland i regularly visit both, and love them,, favourite area in northern ireland is fermanagh and in southern ireland its donegal.
Honestly we don't like the Republic of Ireland being called southern Ireland, no such place, think about it Donegal is hardly in southern Ireland
Yeah, Donegal is actually the most northerly county on the island of Ireland. A quick check of the map will show you malin head in Donegal is the most northern point on the island.
@@donalbarry8790 This! It always irks me.
@@donalbarry8790 "We" Who's we? You representing the millions of people of Ireland now? Wise up.
I notice the Italian flag on your shirt. How diplomatic -:)
A coach tour for the Game of Thrones filming sites is a fantastic day out and you will see a lot of Northern Ireland. I did this and give it a thumbs up 🙂
Very cool tour
Good job, lad - fair, balanced and enthusiastic!
Two things: (1) The Book of Kells is located @ Trinity COLLEGE in Dublin - not a castle. (2) There are a few castles in Ireland, but most of what you showed - and most of what you will see in rural Ireland are ruined monasteries. Shut down by Henry VIII and the Tudors and later ravaged by Oliver Cromwell.
Was born and lived in Co Antrim,.... drove all over Ireland in those days when the signposts were always in Gaelic....and a lot of them even pointed in the right direction...thoroughly enjoyed making friends...one border post was tense due IRA threats....another post was fine.
A typical American perspective unsurprisingly did not mention that another way to get to a good many places in Ireland and Northern Ireland is on the train on Irish Railways (Iarnród Éireann). Travelling across Ireland on the train is a really nice experience.
If your travelling from Dublin to sligo my advice is don't do it by train it's like something you'd see in India except no one on the roof
Save most of NORTHERN IRELAND and border towns Ireland HAVNT got a train service or even track outside the city's.. Some of us do travel 100 MILES by road. Flights 2023 cheaper to Belfast
@@Minime163 On the Dublin to Sligo train right now - do it twice a week. It's busy with students Friday evening and Monday morning during semester time, but otherwise it's very comfortable and quiet.
@@Minime163 Is there not a direct train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo?
@@TheLastAngryMan01 yes but refer to my last comment to see how awful it is
You have used the term "to rent a car". On this side of the Atlantic we also say "car hire" and you may need to use "hire" when looking it up in a directory or when looking for the firm where you are to pick up the car.
Hi. Thanks for your videos they are so helpful. I am visiting Northern Ireland in 3 weeks and would love to visit as many local sights as possible. I watched your video about car rental which is what we have decided but there are so many horror stories about rental companies from Belfast Airport, scams and exorbitant additional charges so that has scared me off. Do you have any advice please. Thanks.
Hey can you visit Charleville in cork tomarrow?
Visit the walls of Derry. Hard to get to but worth it.
Exciting fun fact: In 2024 there will be a new budget carrier based in Belfast, called Fly Atlantic. Hopefully this addition will bring the flight prices down!
Fingers crossed
I so wish to visit Ireland.😍
Also any British or Irish Citizen can move between the two countries under the Common Travel Area.
which cheese and onion taytos do you prefer? North or south?
Mm one useful aspect is, if having come from the States into Shannon or Dublin by air, the easy return journey. Thanks to Pres Kennedy's visit in 1963, there is back to the States (and the only 2 european airports with this) pre- clearance, for both US homeland security and US customs. Thus on arrival back in the US, your luggage is on the domestic carousel...!!
For the visitors who drove in Ireland-- how did you adapt to using the left side of the road? That seems a monumental hurdle to me, coming from a "right-handed" country. Maybe there's VR training software I can learn from! Given that, is public transit as fabulously reliable as in most of Europe?
I have to correct you, there are 26 counties in Ireland and 6 in the North, 32 in all. Great video.
Good job on describing the nuances accurately, where other tourist guides often make factual errors.
Just wondering though, why did you say that Ireland has “ +20 counties” when you could have given the exact number, 26!