A scenic bus ride through the Mayo and Galway countryside

[@veronica-g4w]

I happened upon your lovely videos of train and bus in the Mayo area today. Thank you for your visuals and your commentaries. My grandmother was from Ball in Mayo. I have studied the area a lot. And have been to Ireland twice; but years ago. But your videos shoeed me what it looks like in 2024. Many thanks.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@veronica-g4w you are very welcome. I so pleased you found me and enjoyed the videos. Thank you so much for watching 👍

[@BrianCondron]

As a student many moons ago I got a summer job surveying road bridges in Co. Mayo. I was put up in Westport and spent about two weeks spending my days on that road to Leenane, and my evenings in Matt Molloy’s pub. The rest of my career hasn’t lived up to that summer job!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@BrianCondron crikey. That sounds a marvellous posting for a young lad. Not surprised everything else didn't match up. Thanks for watching and making me smile too 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

This brought back some great memories of trips around the west coast of Ireland . I must get back there soon. Cheers mate, lovely stuff! 👍

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@LetsMakeaTrip thanks Mark. Truly one of my favourite bus journeys!

[@PeteG143]

World Cup of most picturesque bus stops. ❤️

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha! Well, you know... have to lighten the mood every now and again 😁

[@Luce306]

Lovely to see a another video of Ireland 🇮🇪

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Luce306 Yes! So pleased to have returned for a few days. What a lovely country it is! Thanks for watching 👍

[@Luce306]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels your welcome indeed it is I was born in Ireland and still living in Ireland down in the west of Ireland was living in the middlandands for awhile and moved to Cork what a lovely place to live in

[@htt232101]

Beautiful scenery. Ireland is such a wonderful country to visit. I haven't been in a long time but I can't wait to head back one day. Great video as always 😊

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, this is my third visit to Ireland and there's still so much left to see that I'll definitely be back! And thanks for the kind words and for watching the video👍

[@shaneheff5244]

Very nice video again Johnny. The dead end construction hoarding you ran into in Westport is due to works on Hotel Westport which is connected to the Westport house estate. The owners are pumping millions into the estate and plans include an impressive visitor experience dedicated to the legendary local pirate queen Grace O’Malley. Perhaps you will return some day to see it all and eventually complete your intended greenway trip to the quay.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@shaneheff5244 Yes that would be nice. I should have walked down and got some shots of Westport House, but time (and the light) was getting away from me! Thanks so much for watching and for that very helpful information 👍

[@talldarkviking]

In Ireland we call it Killary Harbour.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

fair enough! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@silentgreybox]

I found your channel because I'm (an American) planning a trip to Britain next year and was researching some railway options. I found myself enjoying your videos so much I happily subscribed! I like the friendly tone you strike and how you don't sensationalize for the sake of goosing the algorithm. Cheers!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

That's lovely of you to say. I hope you enjoy dipping into the 150-odd videos that there are now on the channel. I know what you mean about the sensationalism... I try not to go that way, because that's not my style in the actual video, so I hope the thumbnails better reflect the actual content. Most of the time I'm just so happy to be able to travel! Thanks again for the kind words and for watching the video 👍

[@alan4441]

Stunning scenery. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@alan4441 you are very welcome. Thanks for watching 👍

[@horsehollerer]

Wow, what a magnificent bus route, even with the moody low cloud. (Or did that add to it?) Not sure why, but the scene with the aground boat at 6:35 is satisfying as heck. Cheers for sharing!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

We are here to please, so I'm happy you enjoyed the aground boat (and the moody skies). Thanks for coming along 👍

[@ampersand.]

Ahh, that was very relaxing, thank you: fields and water and your sky shots were gorgeous! And yes, that white house is lovely :) I was rather taken with the street lights along that road too.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

thanks. Fields, water, sky - really enjoyed making the video too! Pleased you enjoyed a realxed trip along with me 👍

[@sucarter8232]

Just wanted to thank you for these videos, I’m planning a trip to Ireland and England next September and trying to decide on bus v train. Your videos are a great help. Keep travelling and posting.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

you are very welcome! I have a whole series of Ireland videos on the playlist (with more to come). I would say that my best advice is to use both the buses and the trains in Ireland. If the train is going where you want to go, they are generally more comfortable and often a little faster. Also, if you book in advance they can be cheaper too! Meanwhile the bus will get you to places where the train just doesn't go. I would strongly advise you also look at Interrail/Eurail passes, especially for the UK. Our trains can be very expensive and Interrail/Eurail can be an excellent way of making them affordable and flexible. In the UK pass users need not make prior reservations to travel, but if you wish to make seat reservations (to ensure you get a seat!) they are free. It is Interrail (if you are from EU/Europe) and Eurail if you are from the rest of the world. The passes are pretty much identical and great value. Also, if you pay the little extra for a 1st Class pass you can often get extras like free drinks and food and snacks in the UK. And, of course, thank you so much for watching 👍

[@neilpalmer230]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Great video Johnny. For England/Wales/Scotland (not Northern Ireland or Ireland) it's the BritRail pass.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@ ah yes. Good point. That is yet another option for foreign travellers in the UK 👍

[@phronsiekeys]

That first bus ride must be one of the best around! (the second no slouch either). I love to see these sorts of adventures.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@phronsiekeys ... then i shall keep doing them! Yes, that first ride was very special. One you could repeat many times and see lots of different things. Different views on each side of the bus and different light and different seasons. Thanks so much for coming along again 👍

[@jostep]

Fair play to you for the shout out for Galway Bay Brewery! Ostara is indeed a fine stout!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@jostep Yes, i always love to sample a selection from the brewery when i pass through. I have never been disappointed! Thanks so much for watching too 👍

[@walterfillingham]

Well done for finding such a fabulous bus route Mr Hoover, absolutely stunning scenery. Coming from the Scottish Highlands, it looks familiar, but different if that makes sense! On a side note, I notice how clean and well maintained everything looks, even the roads look superb compared to here.. a touch of Steve Marsh or Scott from Trains, Planes and Everything in this video! lol. Great video, thank you again 😊

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@walterfillingham thanks Walter, and yes it has a feeling quite a lot of whereabouts you live. I understand completely that idea of "same but different ". Thanks for watching along... seems to be a lot of Ireland content coming out at the moment 😉

[@Timstravels01]

What a fabulous day out. You're absolutely right, public transport and a bit of Shanks' pony is sometimes all you need.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Timstravels01 most definitely Tim! It was a lovely day out which i would heartily recommend to everyone! Best wishes to you 👍

[@DroneViewsMedia]

The one bus route I haven't taken from Westport...... I'm going to be flying my drones in Leenane tomorrow 👍

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Have a great day in Leenane! Great place for some drone shots I reckon And thanks too for watching 👍

[@DroneViewsMedia]

@JohnnyHooverTravels Hopefully it will be, I need a new video lol. You're very welcome 👍

[@ozgirl45]

Great video of really beautiful countryside! I’m surprised that there were so few passengers. Maybe once your video is aired there will be more passengers in the future. It does look a lot like Scotland, even the weather. Greetings from 🇨🇦

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@ozgirl45 thanks! I'm not sure I'm that influential, but I may add one or two passengers over a year 😉 You are not the first to say it is reminiscent of the Scottish highlands, and I have to agree. As you say, they share similar weather! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@colinriley123]

A lovely route. i think the brooding weather adds to it.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Colin. I was pleased I took "the big coat" on this trip for sure. But I still loved every minute in Ireland. That's three trips and I'm sure there will be a fourth in the future!

[@transportinireland]

Nicest Bus Eireann route I’ve done so far. Class video

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Definitely the nicest one I've ever done (so far). Thanks for the kind words and for watching the video 👍

[@wouterpaap9343]

Thanks again for a great video. Loved to see a bit of Leenaun, where we stayed for holiday in 2009. In the hotel with the same name we were introduced to rack of lamb. That was a big surprise.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@wouterpaap9343 you are very welcome. Pleased i can bring back some good memories of your holidays! And, of course, thanks too for watching 👍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always!!! Beautiful scenery even with the inclement weather. Hope all is well, take care of yourself

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Peter, it really was a delight even though the weather wasn't sunny. I kind of think of myself as lucky as it didn't rain on me until I was nearly back in Clifden for the bus. I think, in Ireland, you can call that a win!

[@Sim0nTrains]

Some stunning views on the bus/coach, reminds me of Scotland a bit, great video

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I know what you mean. That does remind me to return to northern Scotland again sometime soon too! I hope all is well with you. Best wishes for your channel too 👍

[@Dreyno]

Just before Aasleagh you passed the Field from the Richard Harris/Sean Bean film. There’s another route via Louisburgh that comes out at Aasleagh which is spectacular. It runs through Doo Lough valley and along the north side of Killary fjord.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Dreyno cool - thanks for that! And thanks too for watching 👍

[@shaneheff5244]

Yes and the scene where Richard Harris's as 'The Bull' killed Tom Berenger's character was filmed at Aasleagh Falls. There is a nice portrait of The Bull in Gaynor's pub in Leeaune where many scenes were filmed.

[@Fan652w]

Thank you for another wonderful video packed full of wonderful scenes and very interesting information. I particularly liked the maps of your bus journeys you supplied at 3m 30s and 12m 30s.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Roger. That was a lovely day out - hopefully shows you don't need the best weather every day to still have a great time!

[@enricomonti156]

I was over in Galway last February for a daytrip from Ennis and also got time to visit neaby Tuam. Safe to say that I loved that city and it gave me such a good vibe, especially the Latin Quarter and walking over Mutton Island Causeway. Safe to say also that regional bus routes in Ireland offer some absolutely beautiful views. I would recommend you the 161 Bus Eireann service from Dundalk to Newry via Carlingford, and I would definitely recommend to visit the latter. Such a great place

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks for that. I will take note. So many trips to do in Ireland! I will have to return again! 👍

[@stevecooksley]

I enjoyed a lovely stay in the Park House Hotel - not sure I could manage a hostel these days! Westport and Clifden both look great as well.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha - yes, I don't stay in hostels every night, but the one in Galway is excellent and Galway is also generally very expensive for accommodation! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@kevinellis8869]

Great trip, do we now have the KZbin walking club - Hoover, Marsh, Manson & Swain?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha - I'd be up for that. But they are the ones with the big channels, so I'll have to wait to be asked 😉 Thanks so much for watching another. I'm always grateful and never assume people will always watch 👍

[@kevinellis8869]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels You do yourself a disservice Sir, whilst I'm probably well in your target audience - old git, real ale drinker, railway enthusiast and dog lover (owner) you are up there with them. Presentation style and content fit the bill, keep up the good work!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@kevinellis8869 thank you. That's so nice of you. ❤️

[@FromADifferentPerspectivePhoto]

The biggest question is, "Did you listen to The Saw Doctors?" And their song, The Green and Red of Mayo?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

haha, well that would have been apt! More likely though to be listening to some German metal or an NFL podcast 🤷🏻‍♂ but I like your thinking! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@Kulla1berg]

Clifden is a lovely place, I think you had greyer weather on you visit, but I had rain in Galway instead. From Galway did I a two days trip out to Arran islands, will be interesting to follow your journey. You might visit the new station in Belfast

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Kulla1berg yes, I liked Clifden. Arran islands sounds good and I will add that to the very long list! I'm leaving Belfast Grand Central for a while until they have completely finished it. I know there's still some unopened retail space. The Enterprise has just gone hourly too, so maybe there's a story there for next time 🤷‍♂️

[@djaskfjkasd]

I think Carlingford Lough is also a fjord

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

It's a tricky one. I'm going with what it said on Wikipedia, in that Killary is the only one with the required depth to be considered a fjord, whilst two or three others (including Carlingford) are fjord-like inlets. One to argue about over a beer I reckon 😀 either way, thank you so much for watching 👍

[@katashworth41]

6:20 I’ve caught the 599 enough in the Lakes, to know that Stagecoach would be nominating Low Wood cos they mention it as ‘the best view from a bus stop in all of Britain’ on the commentary. I’m sure of for some reason I’m going to be subjected to audio torture it would be that cos I can practically quote it word perfectly.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@katashworth41 haha! I'll have to ride the 599 to make a comparison! Thanks for watching and for making me smile 👍

[@katashworth41]

@ It’s best done late spring/early autumn. The weather might be as wet as last time you were up (and you need to check out Booths, the local supermarket chain as they have a fabulous selection of local beers and have a branch conveniently located in the old station building in Windermere) as they tend to run every 20 minutes and aren’t quite as busy as the height of summer.

[@paulthiel5145]

Turning into Steve Marsh is not a terrible thing in itself 😉

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Haha, well no, I have to agree... I've always loved his work 👍

[@paulthiel5145]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels same, I love watching both your channels and I'm not even from the British Isles 😁

[@PeteG143]

@@JohnnyHooverTravelshe definitely inspires us to want to ditch the car and take a long walk

[@lesliegprice6652]

I would love to see a crossover with Steve and Johnny 😮

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

i would love to just meet him myself, if only to thank him for the inspiration he gives me! But yes, it would be fun to make something, as it would be lovely to watch his video making technique in action!

[@kevincollis2632]

Bus makes a nice change JH

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, its something you have to do in Ireland if you want to see more of the country, given the trains really do limit you to mostly radial routes from Dublin. Thanks for coming along on the bus! 👍

[@tonys1636]

Bus journeys in Éire are always scenic even if the mizzle is heavy, a soft day, as said here. Many main route buses divert through villages and add interest to journeys and time unfortunately.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@tonys1636 well as i say in the video, sometimes there's a quicker route but where's the fun in that? Ireland is one of those places (like Cornwall) where no doubt they say "if you don't like the weather, then stick around because it will change soon." Thanks for coming along on the trip 👍

[@Steve-zn2zn]

Nice!!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks! and thanks too for watching 👍

[@ElijahGeorgeAntony117]

Great video! I really enjoyed it. Have you ever tried the British Pullman?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

British Pullman? Crikey no! I think the only way I could afford that is if they sponsor me to make a video of one of their journeys. tbh I would rather spend the same amount of money to have a week touring around Europe with an Interrail ticket, than have just one day of luxury. thanks so much for watching 👍

[@ElijahGeorgeAntony117]

@JohnnyHooverTravels That's true, touring Europe would be something if enjoy more as well. Plus I can't afford a single penny to go on the British Pullman 😂

[@lisainbookland]

Love your videos of normal places like this and for the reminder they can be reached by public transport! I’m from Galway (albeit a slightly less picturesque part) and it never hurts to have a reminder how you can enjoy everyday journeys.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@lisainbookland Yes. This somewhat "ordinary" journey was a complete delight!

[@paulgibsonphotography]

Great Video Johnny

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@paulgibsonphotography thanks Paul 👍

[@Dreyno]

Loch-on-em-la.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@Dreyno thank you! 👍

[@seanfinnegan1942]

Yeah, you could have strolled through the grounds of westport house to get to the quay rather than follow the road down

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I think I could have. I also missed a trick not walking back along the old railway line from the quay. Oh well. Good excuses to return! Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@garrytuohy9267]

There used to be a railway line from Clifden to Galway. You can still see many of the Stations on the route - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYG9aIV5dsdrbpY

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@garrytuohy9267 thanks for that. I shall watch the video when i get home later today 👍

[@trailwayt9HG]

I was waiting for your upcoming video. Waiting for your next upcoming videos. Your presentation is very motivated to my activities. Good.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I'm pleased I can offer you some motivation. Best wishes for whatever you do and thanks for watching 👍

[@sandiandgregh]

Ireland…pretty no matter the weather. :)

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@sandiandgregh i think you are right! Thanks for watching along 👍

[@lesliegprice6652]

Mr Marsh beat you to it he did that route a few weeks previously 😂

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@lesliegprice6652 Well yes. We don't share our diaries! At least ( I like to think) we both came at it from a different angle. Thanks so much for watching mine. It is really appreciated 👍

[@evageraghty]

100th

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@evageraghty well done 😀