@IBPapaB. That , for me is cool to hear! It makes me curious about how many people from outside the Midwest attend the festival. Thanks again for watching and commenting 😀✌

@thissecondhalfadventure I grew up in Illinois near Danville. So your area was close. We went to Turkey Run, Racoon Lake and the covered Bridge festival. I've been gone from Illinois since 1968. Came back a few years ago to visit my parents and we and siblings went to festival. Have you ever been to the Beef House in I74 near exit 4?

@billyo54. Your right. Even though it can get crowded on weekends it still maintains a more laid back kind of atmosphere. We had a great time in Ireland!!! Hope you watch after we start releasing new videos on our latest trip. Chris remembered that you suggested he try a Bemish. Had his first glass in Cork!! 👍😀 Hope you’re well.

@JessicaFranco1 Thanks , that’s kind of you to say. 😀

It’s a great time! We recently returned from Ireland and took samples of Orville Redenbacher popcorn to spread the love to the Emerald Isle!❤😊Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jessica!

@IBPapaB. Thank you very much for your comment!! We have fun but work hard on the research and fact checking, so your comments make us feel good 😀👍 Just got back from our second trip to Ireland so we’ll be releasing new content in a few weeks. In the meantime let us know if you have any questions and we’ll answer the best we can. Have fun planning your 2025 trip!!

@@thissecondhalfadventure One thing I discovered from another video is that an international drivers license is required. We plan on renting a car and self driving. We are going to try to get an automatic. And add on GPS.

@@IBPapaB We’ll double check , but drivers licenses from the U.S. , Canada and EU are accepted in Ireland (up to 12 months) as a tourist . License must be valid for the duration. Not sure where you live though. We just found out AAA in the U.S. offers an IDP (per the state department) but it seems to be geared more towards non- EU countries. Good for you driving 👍👍. Driving a stick shift can be fine for some but there’s enough going on when you’re getting oriented to driving on the left. We did a video review of a driving video series by Tripiamo. We highly recommend them. It gets more in depth than we could. Let me know if you have more questions!

@thissecondhalfadventure Okay. Thanks. I'm in Virginia. I can double check with triple A. I didn't want to deal with a stick while also dealing with driving on the left. I'll check out the Tripiamo videos. Thanks for your help.

@@thissecondhalfadventure You are correct an International Drivers License is not required for a US Citizen with a valid drivers license. You can drive for up to 12 months as a tourist.

@jackiedawson3352. Thank you!! We enjoyed meeting you and Paul. Glad you got home to Charleville . I’m sure sure your dog was happy to see you 😀 Hope you keep watching and commenting.

@debradamato4269. Thanks so much for your comment! Sorry our paths won’t cross as we just returned home yesterday. Your Irish friend is steering you in the right direction 👍 We based ourselves in Cork and visited both. So cool in our opinion. Not sure what your interests are but lots of history and beautiful seaside views. If you have questions let us know! Glad you watched the video. Safe travels!!

@@thissecondhalfadventure Great Grandparents were from Cork area. We were in Ireland once before and I absolutely loved being there. This trip will also include Dublin, Killarney, Dingle and Galway. Absolutely love staying at Pax House in Dingle. Happy to return to some places I've been, and looking forward to taking trains this time during our explorations. Maybe this time the Cliffs of Moher won't be socked in with fog. LOL Looking forward to your next video of your most recent adventure.

Hi Katrina! It was great to meet you and Des as well! Our favorite thing about Ireland is the warm and friendly people and you certainly represent your country well! Thanks for the recommendation of the Bald Eagle for dinner- the food was good and the staff was funny and personable! 😊☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸

@KitKatKittyKat. This reply comes from Chris 😀 Yes, we had a great time! What a great recipe for fun: A dog (Jessie) to pet, talking about music, a dash of politics and just good vibes! Good stuff! Please tell Des I owe him a pint😀 Really enjoyed talking to you both. Thanks for reaching out Katrina!

@@thissecondhalfadventure I will let him know but honestly that’s how we roll here in Ireland, nobody owes anyone anything 😎 Hopefully we will meet again one day, delighted to hear you guys had a great time and I will keep an eye on the rest of your adventures! Safe travels ♥️

@@KitKatKittyKat thanks so much!♥

@@KitKatKittyKat Thanks again for the hospitality! We’ll see about meeting up again. Would love to do it! Thanks for watching Katrina ❤

@andrewburns4343. Sorry to hear that. Totally understand how that could happen while you’re on the road! Hope everything worked out!

@laner.845. Thanks for your comment!! We just (20 minutes) got home from the airport after our second trip to Ireland. Since you’re leaving soon I wanted to reply quickly 😀 We rewatched the Tripiamo video right before we left and it honestly gave me a lot more confidence this time around!! Watch the section about signage and also road markings. Things like hatchmarks in intersections and the lines that mark legal street parking 👍 One quick note was I felt more confident about finding a pullover spot to allow faster traffic (usually locals) to pass by. YES, the roundabouts! Some roundabouts are pretty straightforward but ! In smaller towns you might see a roundabout sign and when you get to the intersection there is merely a 6’ diameter circle. Looks like a four way intersection but it’s a roundabout. Some of them are larger ovals😀 The copilot can help a lot!! Hope some of this helps. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

Jane thanks so much for watching and commenting! I’d love to see it at Christmas! I noticed that they package things together a bit, so it seems you get more for your money maybe… In our neck of the woods in northwest Indiana it’s strictly deer, raccoons, squirrels and such!

@lowrillewelyn2368. Thanks so much for watching! We try to have fun!! Hope you keep watching 😀👍

@thewebgal9347. Thanks for the kind words! We enjoy the tourist areas as much as anyone but there are so many great places in Ireland that few tourists ever get to see. We really enjoy smaller towns and getting away from the crowds just as much! Thanks for watching. Hope you keep watching!!

@youngadventures9111. Thank you for your support!!! Enjoy your trip to Italy and safe travels. All the best!

@johnsledz8823. Thanks for the question! Let us know which itinerary you’re referring to. If it’s one from our first trip or the one we’re currently on. 😀 When do you plan to travel? We’ll be happy to send it to you. Give us a couple of days as we’re currently on the road in Kilkenny, heading towards Cork today and might not be able to respond quickly. The first series was a northern tour and this one is a tour of the south. Look forward to hearing back!

@@thissecondhalfadventure either itinerary or both. We are going next July already bought tickets

@JaniceTaylor-it3ed. Thanks for watching our video! It’s still got a small town vibe with some updated flairs. That’s our opinion anyway. If someone gets to the event early on Saturday morning they’ll see family and community pulling off a big event. Thanks for your comment !!

@JamesSmith-rx5le. Thanks for commenting and watching! Sorry for the late response. We had some issues with a Wi-Fi the last two days, but we’re at a new location and all is well! It would be great to meet up but we get back home on the 17th. Please feel free to ask any questions about our current trip on the email provided in our community post. As always we’ll try to answer any questions the best we can. If we don’t hear from you, we wish you all the best on your Ireland holiday! Safe travels!

@geriiamaral9014. Thanks for your comment! We’re in Cork today and hope to get to Kinsale tomorrow 👍

@unclepick3459. Be safe in your travels as well !!

@TomTom-ns7mf. I wish that I could tell you the name. I know we walked north on O’Connell. Saw the James Joyce statue then went to Parnell. Vietnamese restaurant on the corner. Went north east. There was an elevated road or train nearby. That’s all I have. 😀 The photo, I believe, was somewhere near the Brazen Head. We finally decided it was time for our first pint in Ireland 😀 Thanks for watching and for the question.

@tiddlywinks456. Thank you for that information about Revolution laundry! We’re going to check that out. Well done 😀! I think you’re right about the cash . We’re taking less this trip. We always tell viewers if they want to know more information (sometimes more accurate) than we were able to provide, just read the comments from our viewers. We’ve gotten so much information from our viewers . Thanks for the great suggestions.

@juliedomaratz435. Thanks so much for your comment! We’re actually planning a get together with viewers in three locations on our trip. We’re posting those spots on the 5th of September on the community post on our channel. For details about times and locations please contact us through the email address provided in that post. So sorry to be so cryptic about this but we’re pretty sure a couple of people are visiting with us for a pint. I guess we’re trying to get a feel for how many (if any 😂) people will show up. Please watch and contact us!

@@thissecondhalfadventure totally understand. 😀 will email once the address is posted.

@donovanfoto3263. I wish we could manage just a carry on 😀 That’s great 👍 I saw some videos about the zoo. It looks really cool. Great milk leads to great cheese! Maps are packed for the trip! Hoping you can get back to Ireland in the near future. We’ve got a short time in Dublin, but if it works out we will to see the museum. I remember you enjoyed it very much! Thanks so much for continuing to watch and comment. We really appreciate your support 😀👍.

@billyo54. We always appreciate your support!! On the 9th September we’re leaving Cashel and heading towards Cork. We plan on stopping in Midleton to see the Choctaw monument Kindred Spirits. We were wondering if it would be better to meet in Midleton in the afternoon for a short visit or meet in Cork city in the early evening? Looking forward to a pint with you 😀👍✌

@spursyankeesfan1306. Thanks for watching!! Let us know if you have any other questions and we’ll answer the best we can. We have a video that reviews the Tripiamo app. I know it’s a shameless plug, but it’s an enhanced (well made) series about driving in Ireland. I’m watching the videos again before we leave in a week as a refresher . Safe travels and let us know how your trip went!

@@thissecondhalfadventure Yeah thank you so so much. This literally made my weekend and put a smile on my face. Its been a lot of work this year and I want my Ireland trip this year to be just the solace and enjoyment and peace that im looking for. You both were so good at providing insights and sharing all this. If there was a social media page, I'd be glad to follow. Oh you are going back to Ireland again? Ill be happy to share how my trip goes in November. Im going solo. The Tripiamo app. I will check that out. Yeah! Thank you!

It was very disconcerting - and there was hardly a mention of it online. Thank goodness for the kind people at Aer Lingus and Chris’s easygoing nature! Thanks so much for viewing and commenting !😊♥️

@Andrew-Comi Thanks for the question. We actually started 7 months ahead. The difference is we’re visiting during the shoulder season (September) on this trip. The summer months do fill up much faster. We even found out this year rooms were not available like they were a year ago. Ireland is a popular destination. Have you looked at flying into Shannon Airport? Sounds like you might be planning your own arrangements (👍). Not sure what experience you want but check out sites like Ireland B and B . Booking.com will book upto 16 months ahead . The northern counties may be easier to find accommodation. We wouldn’t count on groups canceling a trip and rooms opening up. Let us know if you have any other questions. We’ll answer the best we can!

@thissecondhalfadventure thank you so much! I would go in the off season but traveling with the kids. Appreciate the advice

@@Andrew-Comi 👍👍 It took two years after Covid for everything in Europe to fully open up for travel and since then business has apparently been booming! Very cool the family is able to travel together. Hope you can find something that works for your trip!

@noname-by3qz. 👍 Yes, we’ve heard different jokes over the years 😀. Saturday Night Live, in the US has done a few skits over the years. Based on a positive experience last trip we’re flying Aer Lingus again. Hoping for the same results. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 👍✌

​@@thissecondhalfadventure I looked and looked to show you the one I was thinking of! You're welcome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYrKe4x-hKqmatksi=rY8laP52oUY2xcaw

@Andrew-Comi. If all things go well, we will drive the ring of Kerry 😀👍. Thanks for sharing a comment and for watching!

@priceandpride. Thanks for watching and commenting. In the 70’s we never had any money to do overseas travel. 😀 With family and such it took us a while to begin traveling outside the USA. A few years ago we had some assistance getting to London but planned a week in Paris on our own. We planned the majority of our trip to Ireland on our own but had some assistance with car rental and first days in Dublin. We were on our own for 95% of the time. This next trip it was advantageous to book our first nights stay in Dublin and the car rental. Our goal is to not have a mistake video after this trip 😂👍 Hope you keep watching!

@Dhhhhj27. Thanks for sharing that! We did not know that! All we knew was that Johnny Cash and June Carter stayed at the castle 😀 The castle was excellent by the way 👍.

@craigbonney1066. You may be the most intelligent viewer we’ve ever had!! Do you know anyone? 😂 Thanks for watching and enjoying the video. Hope you choose to watch a few more videos and comment when you get the chance 👍✌😀

@@thissecondhalfadventure @thissecondhalfadventure Sorry I have no connection with anyone in the film industry. Your video made me laugh a few times and double check my own Irish agenda. I'll be in Dublin Sept. 4 for a two week road trip of my own. If you two are there again I would love to meet up and buy you dinner. Cheers Craig Bonney

@@craigbonney1066 👍 No worries! Not sure we could adjust to the Hollywood lifestyle 😂 Thanks for your comment. We try to share our experiences with some of our sense of humor thrown in. If you laughed a little and took another look at your agenda you just made our day! The dining offer is very kind but we would be happy to sit down for a pint somewhere. We reach Dublin early on the 6th. Have plans for morning and afternoon but maybe early evening would work for us. We’re pretty flexible. Staying in Stoneybatter but we can find our way around. Let us know at our email: [email protected]

@IaneHowe thanks so much for watching! Yes, sadly, we knew little about Derry Girls before our trip over, but rest assured, our viewers set us straight in short order! Likewise, we knew nothing about US Preclearance in Dublin, and I nearly had a heart attack before the day was through! Thank heavens for the kind people at Aer Lingus, and Chris's calm demeanor - after nearly 30 years, he's still a keeper!❤🙂 We're headed back over in 2 weeks, this time driving south down the coast from Dublin, and hope to meet up with some of our viewers for a pint or a cuppa. If you're anywhere near us, we'd love to chat in person! Watch our community posts or our upcoming video on packing for details. Our best to you!❤🇮🇪🇺🇸

@Keepitgoinging. First of all, thanks for watching and commenting! Finally got to watch the video link you sent us. That’s a vivid picture of Irish history most Americans probably have no idea of. History will never change,but maybe the tenuous peace will evolve and grow into something greater. Thanks for sending that link.

@@thissecondhalfadventure Thanks for following up. Yes I enjoyed watching your clip. You'll enjoy your trip to the South of Ireland.

@MegaJamesno1. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Very glad you enjoyed the video. That whole day was great! We appreciate your compliments 👍 We just wished we had more time in County Sligo. ❤🤍💙

@@thissecondhalfadventure i live in the area 🇮🇪 i still love it. You will see it again some day🙂

@@MegaJamesno1 Thanks again! All the best to you!

We know Nashville well! Karen's sister lives outside of Bloomington. It's one of our favorite places to be in the fall - beautiful leaves, friendly people and fried biscuits with apple butter! We love it when fellow Hoosiers watch and comment! Thanks so much! Hope you'll watch some of our other videos! We're originally from St. Paul, Indiana (Chris) and Edinburgh, Indiana (Karen), but live in "the Region" (northwest Indiana) now, near Valparaiso.❤

@TheTrichD. Thanks very much for watching! We’re going to see as much of those three locations as we can fit into each day😀. Thank you for mentioning Caha Pass. It looks pretty amazing. We are hoping to drive around the Ring of Beara but not sure if we would have enough time. Driving over the pass looks like a great option. Thank you for the suggestion and thanks for the nice comment .

@user-xo1tm4cp4g. So many viewers agree with you! We’re really getting excited for this trip! We only got as far south as the Cliffs of Moher on the first trip. Can’t wait to see West Cork and the south coast. Very cool you’ve been twice! What were your two favorite places that you visited?

@user-xo1tm4cp4g. Thanks for watching! I’m sure a group trip would be fun, but we enjoy the challenge of tackling it on our own. We have a plan for the upcoming trip but we have alternatives in case weather is an issue or if we decide we need to see something different. We’ve talked about eventually trying a group trip but not this time 😀 Thanks for commenting and safe travels to you!

@AthDara62. We’ve had a couple of comments from Irish viewers that mentioned seeing a hurling match. We were hoping to see one but everything we read said the season would be complete. Nothing better than a sporting event with passionate fans (especially rivals) 😀👍 We hoping to try our hand at hurling in Freshford at a Hurling experience (Cavanagh’s Bar) . It should be pretty funny watching Chris flail around at the sliotar 😂 Sounds like Tipp might be a rival 😂 Love it! Great comment, thanks for watching and sharing this with us.

@AthDara62. We really enjoyed your comment!! The mistakes of course were frustrating at the time, but we tried not to let them ruin our trip. One of us gets more excited than the other, so between the two personalities we reach a pretty good balance 😀 We promised ourselves to stop and ask directions on this visit. We look forward to chatting with people along the way! Very kind of you to lead the tourists out of Ennis. Also, loved your story about the old man and his dog in Mallow. I’m sure if our paths crossed we would also have a lengthy conversation 😀👍 Thanks for watching and leaving a wonderful comment. All the best!

@user-ur4rb6hr5r. Thanks much for watching and leaving your comment. We’ll be there one week ahead of you! Flying back on the 15th. You’re right, we’re on a similar path around the southern half of Ireland. 😀 We chose Kilkenny and Limerick as other bases. We were lucky with weather on our first trip when we walked the Cliffs of Moher and we really enjoyed Galway. Sheepshead looks amazing! We talked about seeing Bantry but Sheepshead really looks great. Are you hiking any of the trails? All the best and safe travels on your first trip to Ireland 👍😀✌ Not sure if you’ve seen any other videos of ours but we have a couple about Galway and one about the Cliffs , FYI 😀 Let us know if you have any questions and we’ll try to answer them!

@rocketsjudoka. You are correct. My favorite version is ‘Stroke City’. Without rambling on as I have a tendency to do, we had some great conversations with really good people in the Republic and Northern Ireland. We found the younger generation wanting to move forward while the older generation will never forget. It’s something Americans don’t think about that much but it’s still a point of contention between the Republic and Northern Ireland citizens. Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for watching.

Amanda, thanks so much for watching and commenting! You didn’t mention your kids’ ages, but there are 3 state park properties in the immediate area, with Turkey run my favorite. It has an inn and cabins with access to an indoor pool and an arcade downstairs ; also the park has hiking, canoeing and kayaking as well as ranger-led activities (those should be posted at end of month for the following month). There’s also Ditzler’s Orchard near Rockville; Montezuma has tractor-pulled wagon tours of Wabash & Erie Canal, and a place that serves 32 flavors of soft serve ice cream! Hobson’s Farm outside of Rockville on Strawberry Road has a petting zoo with both farm and exotic animals, and if you don’t mind driving 35 mins or so to Terre Haute, (pronounced Terra-Hote) we hear there’s a nice children’s museum there. Let us know if you go what you think of the fest. Have fun and safe travels!😊♥️

Oh- and we hear that Beechwood Park in Rockville has a nice playground!

@@thissecondhalfadventure what are the other 3. I looked at Turkey run but it was sold out already for tent sites

Shades State Park and Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area (now called Cecil Harden Lake) ; also Lieber State Recreation Area is about and hour from Rockville; Chris noted that this is just off of I-70, so it might make for a quick getaway when you leave to go home...

@Malevich2024. Thanks for watching 👍 That’s part of our plan. We would really like to visit Wicklow city but we may not get there (time) because we are heading west into the county and south to Wexford. Kilkenny for sure!! Hope you keep watching. Appreciate the comment.

@discontentedcitizan6046 Thanks for your comment! We’ve heard a lot of good things about Howth. A 20 minute train ride would be perfect 😀. Your description of it sounds like just what we’re looking for. The lakes and Powers Court are also on our list. I’m going to look up Loch Tae . Thank you for some great recommendations and thanks for watching.

@@thissecondhalfadventure If you have any questions get in touch. Wishing you all the best in your travels. May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face.

@@discontentedcitizan6046 😀 We really appreciate your support! All the best to you as well! For two days we’ve tried to think of a midwestern blessing or saying but everything we know seems to have come from Ireland. 😀. Thanks again!

@rickh8993. That was a great idea you had to find something to do during Covid ! I’ve read that Putnam and Vermilion counties have several bridges as well. I grew up in Shelby County and I don’t think there are any bridges left. But, Rush County has several. Lawrence, Jackson and Jennings counties have some historic bridges as well. You might have seen many of those on a drive to Ohio. You’re right, so many backstories behind many of the bridges. Too bad many of them have disappeared over the years. Is there anyplace or site to see your calendars? We both grew up driving small country roads and it’s the best 😀 All the best on adding to your current total. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@unclepick3459. 😂 All I can say is that it must have seemed like the right thing to do at the time 😀 Thanks for watching!

@wisegirl1206. Thank you for your kind comment! Hope you get a chance to watch a few more of our videos 😀👍✌.