Ireland vs Northern Ireland - What's the Difference?

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  • 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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Komentáře • 664

  • @yellowboat2055
    @yellowboat2055 Před rokem +211

    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! :)

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 Před rokem +11

      There’s little or no Irish music or Irish entertainment around Camden or Grafton st.

    • @shanemolloy4731
      @shanemolloy4731 Před rokem +5

      There is music all over but the bar is a trap . Youll get better and cheaper in other places

    • @kevinmcsweeney6560
      @kevinmcsweeney6560 Před rokem +15

      Yes you are 100 % right, Temple bar is not Ireland, its just a rip off for tourists.

    • @oscarosullivan4513
      @oscarosullivan4513 Před rokem +2

      If beer is your thing Porterhouse Temple bar might be the best option if you want to go to Temple Bar

    • @fredfredericks3496
      @fredfredericks3496 Před rokem +2

      Tips for tourists in Dublin - use the airport only (from a Dub)

  • @rebeccapaige7147
    @rebeccapaige7147 Před rokem +47

    Irish people were the nicest and most helpful locals I have met out of all my travels.

  • @kjmav10135
    @kjmav10135 Před rokem +49

    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!

  • @jukeboxhero5244
    @jukeboxhero5244 Před 7 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @theorderofthebees7308
    @theorderofthebees7308 Před rokem +34

    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 ❤

    • @christianmccann9400
      @christianmccann9400 Před rokem +5

      We call it banter .. glad you enjoyed your visit here in Dublin!

  • @Darskeo
    @Darskeo Před rokem +15

    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.

  • @MrDab878
    @MrDab878 Před rokem +11

    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

  • @Neaskemenna68
    @Neaskemenna68 Před rokem +138

    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.

    • @gallowglass2630
      @gallowglass2630 Před rokem +6

      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

    • @mr90s48
      @mr90s48 Před rokem +10

      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.

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh Před rokem +3

      Stop saying Northern Ireland. There are Nine counties in the North of Ireland. Three of those counties are in the Republic .

    • @mr90s48
      @mr90s48 Před rokem +6

      @@Jake-jr2zh 🤣

    • @stephendowney4076
      @stephendowney4076 Před rokem +1

      @@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

  • @dereklambe
    @dereklambe Před rokem +57

    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!

    • @evilontoast7266
      @evilontoast7266 Před rokem +1

      Sending this comment to my gf to stroke her ego

    • @johngardiner1630
      @johngardiner1630 Před rokem +3

      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 !

    • @CourtneyKeen77
      @CourtneyKeen77 Před 10 měsíci

      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. 😊

    • @PS-ru2ov
      @PS-ru2ov Před měsícem

      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

    • @risinggael1685
      @risinggael1685 Před 9 dny

      ​@@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...

  • @kimc813
    @kimc813 Před rokem +40

    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!

  • @michaelc7139
    @michaelc7139 Před rokem +1

    @woltersworld - Thank you for all these great videos! They've been so helpful in preparing for our first international trip to Ireland.

  • @WineAndWatevs
    @WineAndWatevs Před rokem +14

    I went to Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2019. We had so much fun! We are going back in August.

  • @ENGABU1
    @ENGABU1 Před rokem +5

    Another great an respectful video. Both sides of this beautiful island are STUNNING

  • @travelwithwill1
    @travelwithwill1 Před rokem +2

    Love the info in your videos! Cheers

  • @kaycox19
    @kaycox19 Před rokem +1

    Love your show and info, thank you!!!!

  • @alexwhite7756
    @alexwhite7756 Před rokem +1

    Excellent commentary, Mark. More than ever I am determined to visit these countries.
    Thank you.

  • @conorgvin
    @conorgvin Před rokem +18

    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 🤟🏻

  • @DailyPassenger
    @DailyPassenger Před rokem +3

    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! ❤

    • @philomenacroghan5437
      @philomenacroghan5437 Před rokem +1

      Love northern Ireland the people are so friendly ,some amazing scenery, fantastic restaurants and pubs ,I visit often ,great video ,reguards from co mayo .

  • @atheistweirdo
    @atheistweirdo Před rokem +10

    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.

  • @robsmithadventures1537
    @robsmithadventures1537 Před rokem +12

    Interesting fact: The most northerly part of the Republic (Malin Head), is actually the the most Northerly part on the Island.

    • @bouse23
      @bouse23 Před rokem +1

      And the most easterly point In Ireland is northern Ireland

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Před rokem

      ​@@bouse23 Wexford Waterford actually

    • @bouse23
      @bouse23 Před rokem

      @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.

  • @samanthagaudet1461
    @samanthagaudet1461 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video. Great info.

  • @SS-wz8po
    @SS-wz8po Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for your educational video. I was always uncertain about the two countries until I saw your video.

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před rokem

    Hey Mark, great video and awesome tips

  • @rachelstout466
    @rachelstout466 Před rokem +1

    Great info!

  • @whooooaa1
    @whooooaa1 Před rokem +15

    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.

    • @df1985
      @df1985 Před rokem +4

      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 ☘️

  • @KasatkaTilikum
    @KasatkaTilikum Před rokem +7

    It’s been awhile for Ireland on your channel thanks and st Patrick’s day is coming

  • @BertOfBelfast
    @BertOfBelfast Před rokem +20

    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.

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr Před rokem +9

      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.

    • @pappy9473
      @pappy9473 Před rokem

      Why is the signage not bilingual in NI ? It is in Wales.
      ?????

    • @BertOfBelfast
      @BertOfBelfast Před rokem

      ​@@PanglossDr The Irish language has unfortunately been politicised by some in Northern Ireland

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr Před rokem +2

      @@BertOfBelfast Thanks, you don't need to tell me. I am a native speaker.

    • @BertOfBelfast
      @BertOfBelfast Před rokem

      @@PanglossDr You asked...

  • @bm1554
    @bm1554 Před rokem +7

    Perfect timing, as I'm putting the finishing touches on my Ireland trip planning for June ☘

    • @lisa.fernandez
      @lisa.fernandez Před rokem +1

      Ditto!

    • @charles5553
      @charles5553 Před rokem +2

      Hope ye both enjoy here caution the weather can be unpredictable cause it could be sunny then raining the next 😅😅😅

  • @Nobody-dp5xo
    @Nobody-dp5xo Před rokem +6

    I went to both a few years ago, Dublin was amazing and i def wanna go again this year or next!

  • @pongop
    @pongop Před rokem

    Amazing video! Thank you for the great info, tips, and footage! I hope to visit both countries in the near future!

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před rokem +1

      You will love them both

    • @pongop
      @pongop Před rokem

      @@woltersworld Thank you! I can't wait! =)

  • @Jake-jr2zh
    @Jake-jr2zh Před rokem +13

    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.

  • @nba1shorts
    @nba1shorts Před rokem

    thank you for this. i learnd a Lot. more power and God bless you

  • @irishvoiceover
    @irishvoiceover Před rokem +4

    From an Irishman here...Great guide, well done.

  • @DrVVVinK
    @DrVVVinK Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @stephenbrown4211
    @stephenbrown4211 Před rokem +28

    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

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh Před rokem +1

      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.

    • @newsnowadirondacksredux360
      @newsnowadirondacksredux360 Před rokem

      I was there at that time too. Didn’t good to the show. Had much fun.

    • @gallowglass2630
      @gallowglass2630 Před rokem +1

      A huge percentage including 26 000 from tyrone were from NI,which underlines how connected the two parts are

    • @gallowglass2630
      @gallowglass2630 Před rokem +2

      @@timmmahhhh Obviously she wasn't our queen we are a republic

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh Před rokem +1

      @@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.

  • @karenjordan5731
    @karenjordan5731 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. That was very helpful 🙂

    • @Michael-bf1dt
      @Michael-bf1dt Před rokem

      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

  • @ciaran3207
    @ciaran3207 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for speaking so nicely about Ireland.

  • @deceptivepanther
    @deceptivepanther Před rokem +1

    Great video.☘

  • @thomasneilly5466
    @thomasneilly5466 Před rokem +6

    Hey Mark, next time you are in Northern ireland, visit tollymore forest Park, get location on the foot of the Mourne mountians

  • @Gluzzer
    @Gluzzer Před rokem +2

    cool to see you in our country

  • @michellerosejacksoncomedy

    Thank you!! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. ☘️

  • @travelvideos
    @travelvideos Před rokem +9

    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.

  • @Miradce
    @Miradce Před 9 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @caprisonnen-man3466
    @caprisonnen-man3466 Před rokem

    Very good video it’s inspire me😉

  • @MrBabyBlue1993
    @MrBabyBlue1993 Před rokem +4

    I was in both places in October 2022 , I wish I could come back, Galway and Belfast, such beautiful places

  • @jennyoshea1958
    @jennyoshea1958 Před rokem +12

    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 🎵☘️✨🙏🐴😊

    • @ranica47
      @ranica47 Před rokem +6

      So she was from the west, not the south?

    • @PolReilly
      @PolReilly Před rokem

      In Ireland we consider Galway the west. The south is like County Cork through Wexford, etc. The Deep South in American terms

    • @kippsguitar6539
      @kippsguitar6539 Před rokem

      Countries

  • @nealohara782
    @nealohara782 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey Mark, my family just came back from Northern Ireland last Wednesday and I really enjoyed it.

  • @Azdak
    @Azdak Před rokem +11

    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

    • @PS-ru2ov
      @PS-ru2ov Před 9 měsíci

      no it should not be view as all just the Island of Ireland its two different countries with two different governments etc

  • @texasflood1295
    @texasflood1295 Před rokem +11

    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.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před rokem +2

      I've had the same taxi experience. 😀 thanks for the kind words

    • @joprocter4573
      @joprocter4573 Před rokem +3

      Be aware of history lessons being one sided. Irish on Irish caused country to split.

    • @johnoneal1234
      @johnoneal1234 Před rokem +3

      @@joprocter4573 English playing good cop/bad cop manipulated Ireland from 1169.

  • @kristi4439
    @kristi4439 Před rokem +6

    We'll be in Galway the week after next. We're so excited 😁😁

  • @CourtneyKeen77
    @CourtneyKeen77 Před 10 měsíci +7

    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. ❤

    • @kohakuhime7887
      @kohakuhime7887 Před 7 měsíci

      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!

    • @melaniexoxo
      @melaniexoxo Před 6 měsíci

      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!)

    • @CourtneyKeen77
      @CourtneyKeen77 Před 6 měsíci

      @@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.

    • @CourtneyKeen77
      @CourtneyKeen77 Před 6 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @borisladjouan6577
    @borisladjouan6577 Před 4 měsíci

    Best video to explain the difference🙏🏾

  • @MaxCarroll
    @MaxCarroll Před rokem

    Great video

  • @Kathleenthefernwayflipper

    Absolutely love Shannon airport! A little more expensive but we really like smaller airports and it’s great!

  • @gerardhayden6568
    @gerardhayden6568 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @DanielRobertspiano
    @DanielRobertspiano Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @RobertRod818
    @RobertRod818 Před rokem +3

    Ireland sounds so interesnting to visit.

  • @sams3015
    @sams3015 Před rokem +4

    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 ☘️

  • @seanlenihan9283
    @seanlenihan9283 Před rokem +2

    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 !

  • @TravelingwithKristin
    @TravelingwithKristin Před rokem

    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!

  • @1conor
    @1conor Před rokem +5

    5.2 million in the republic ,26 counties

  • @chloepalmeri963
    @chloepalmeri963 Před rokem +2

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

  • @gralykmeno
    @gralykmeno Před rokem +16

    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.

    • @Minime163
      @Minime163 Před rokem

      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

    • @joprocter4573
      @joprocter4573 Před rokem +4

      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

    • @sineadmcdonald
      @sineadmcdonald Před rokem +1

      @@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.

    • @TheLastAngryMan01
      @TheLastAngryMan01 Před rokem

      @@Minime163 Is there not a direct train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo?

    • @Minime163
      @Minime163 Před rokem

      @@TheLastAngryMan01 yes but refer to my last comment to see how awful it is

  • @jwalk5093
    @jwalk5093 Před rokem

    My friend your life is a beautiful adventure🎉

  • @jacko2575
    @jacko2575 Před rokem +4

    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.

    • @davidrogan1292
      @davidrogan1292 Před 5 měsíci

      Belfast is safer than Dublin and I'm from the South.

  • @waydegardner7373
    @waydegardner7373 Před rokem +10

    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.

    • @enthusiastisch1922
      @enthusiastisch1922 Před rokem

      Lol no use the public transport since they are much cheaper.

    • @waydegardner7373
      @waydegardner7373 Před rokem +1

      @@enthusiastisch1922 once we know a little more about the city geographically, we typically use public transportation or a Bolt/Uber.

  • @andreamalloy6266
    @andreamalloy6266 Před rokem +9

    Ireland is amazing- the people are some of the warmest, funniest people in the world. I would stay out of the politics though 😀

    • @kippsguitar6539
      @kippsguitar6539 Před rokem

      Good advice, chip.on their shoulder

    • @thedogsdiddies8421
      @thedogsdiddies8421 Před rokem +1

      @@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!

  • @mannerspleasecaninetrainin1007

    Going to Ireland for Samhain this year. Any tips on the festivals or where to go/see? Much appreciated!

  • @jancatperson8329
    @jancatperson8329 Před rokem +2

    My mothers people were from the south of Ireland, my father’s from what is now Northern Ireland. I would like to see both.

  • @frankey2356
    @frankey2356 Před rokem

    Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, anywhere in West Cork/ Kerry, Connemara, wild Atlantic way,I could go on forever!

  • @macdaraomiachain4121
    @macdaraomiachain4121 Před rokem

    Good vid

  • @Croav.Official
    @Croav.Official Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @TheNealo
    @TheNealo Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is a good synopsis of our little island. Normally Americans don’t quite get it right but you did ☘️

  • @greenbelly2008
    @greenbelly2008 Před rokem +4

    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

  • @zipperzoey2041
    @zipperzoey2041 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @john41138
    @john41138 Před rokem +1

    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 🤣

  • @williamt.little1972
    @williamt.little1972 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @weejackrussell
    @weejackrussell Před měsícem

    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.

  • @fredfredericks3496
    @fredfredericks3496 Před rokem

    I notice the Italian flag on your shirt. How diplomatic -:)

  • @olaa2737
    @olaa2737 Před rokem

    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.

  • @sjdwise9330
    @sjdwise9330 Před rokem +1

    Hey can you visit Charleville in cork tomarrow?

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před rokem

    I’m thinking of visiting both Ireland and Northern Ireland this summer with my family.

  • @IAmJanosch
    @IAmJanosch Před rokem +2

    which cheese and onion taytos do you prefer? North or south?

  • @yvonnejohnston9429
    @yvonnejohnston9429 Před rokem +1

    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.

    • @donalbarry8790
      @donalbarry8790 Před rokem +7

      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

    • @davidpryle3935
      @davidpryle3935 Před rokem +4

      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.

    • @ranica47
      @ranica47 Před rokem

      @@donalbarry8790 This! It always irks me.

    • @florf619
      @florf619 Před rokem

      ​@@donalbarry8790 "We" Who's we? You representing the millions of people of Ireland now? Wise up.

  • @FireHax0rd
    @FireHax0rd Před rokem +2

    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!

  • @petedz9772
    @petedz9772 Před 11 měsíci

    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?

  • @johngardiner1630
    @johngardiner1630 Před rokem

    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.

  • @miguelbettencourt4893
    @miguelbettencourt4893 Před rokem +1

    Hey Wolter! I live in Kilkenny, if you're interested in coming down for a Pint let me know :)

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před rokem +2

      Love your town. Hope to get back next year. 1st round on me!

  • @DeusExMamiya
    @DeusExMamiya Před rokem +1

    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!

  • @125ordie2
    @125ordie2 Před rokem

    Visit the walls of Derry. Hard to get to but worth it.

  • @Irish780
    @Irish780 Před rokem +4

    Well to be honest Republic of Ireland more more advanced look at all the technology in they Republic

  • @michaelmcloughlin3127
    @michaelmcloughlin3127 Před rokem +2

    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 🙂

  • @gogovideo10
    @gogovideo10 Před 19 hodinami

    I know you said it's cheaper to fly into Dublin and travel up to Northern Ireland, but that's not always the case and depends on whether or not the area you're travelling from has direct flights to Belfast or not.
    Sometimes you can get flights much cheaper to Belfast than to Dublin, like from Valencia to Belfast tends to be much cheaper with Ryanair than Valencia to Dublin.
    Belfast is also served by low cost carriers that Dublin isn't served by, like EasyJet, which can also make it much cheaper to travel to from other European countries and the UK. It's always worth checking both cities' airports if you don't have 1 specific destination in mind for your whole holiday.

  • @TOFB
    @TOFB Před rokem +5

    There is only one Ireland. All thirty two counties of it.

  • @stevenoconnor3493
    @stevenoconnor3493 Před rokem +4

    Book of Kells is in Trinity College. Its a university, not a castle.

  • @Ye_Olde_Duke_of_Edinburgh

    As an English person, Northern Ireland would not be my first choice between the two.

    • @curlitlikecurley6604
      @curlitlikecurley6604 Před 9 měsíci

      u skint? Or an Alchy?

    • @Ye_Olde_Duke_of_Edinburgh
      @Ye_Olde_Duke_of_Edinburgh Před 9 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @everyone06
    @everyone06 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Also any British or Irish Citizen can move between the two countries under the Common Travel Area.

  • @neilmckenna5690
    @neilmckenna5690 Před rokem +2

    There is more motorway per km in the south than in the North plus the motorways in the south actually go to cities.

  • @Joker-yw9hl
    @Joker-yw9hl Před rokem +6

    I'm British and been to the Republic 10+ times but never to Northern Ireland. It would be nice to check it out some time

    • @peteymax
      @peteymax Před rokem +6

      You should have a look. Lovely countryside. It will feel different to you is my guess. Some British looking things such as miles, the pound and mainly monolingual signage. But the people, accent, architecture, scenery, the feel is very Irish.

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Před rokem

      I wonder why not Northern Ireland Ankit British tourists avoid it

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Před rokem +1

      ​@@raftonpounder6696 Norhern Ireland friendly to an extent in city and town centres.

    • @kippsguitar6539
      @kippsguitar6539 Před rokem

      ​@@raftonpounder6696 myth,

    • @kippsguitar6539
      @kippsguitar6539 Před rokem

      ​@@RobertK1993 correct, I got asked to leave a pub there a couple of times because of my accent