Moving to Ireland - Differences Between Ireland and the UK

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I've been living on a smallholding in the west of Ireland for 5 years, but I'm originally from the UK. What are the biggest differences that stand out to me between life where I grew up and life here in rural Ireland? Prepare yourself for a few surprises in my Top 10 list.
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[@eamonhannon1103]

I am Irish and live in Ireland . . I lived in the Uk for. number of years . . One of the striking differences between Uk and Ireland is population density . There is a much higher people pressure in the UK . This directly impacts on a sense of tranquility and freedom and a more relaxed feeling overall in Ireland .

[@johnmitchell2269]

England not the UK. England has 56 million crammed into a small country (people from around the world want to live in England). Scotland only has a small population of around 5.6 million, Wales and Northern Ireland also have small populations. England is the most overly populated country in Europe with a population density of 416 people per square kilometre. Even India has a lower population density than that. This means too much competition for housing, too much competition for jobs and too many kids in every class room. Now you see why we voted to leave the EU. We've been taken advantage of for too many decades. Mostly due to Labours open border polices.

[@c12onnor]

@@johnmitchell2269 Hahahahah what a bunch of bullshit, yes England is overcrowded, but don't even try to allude that it is the EU/Labour's fault, you can blame the evil demon Thatcher for that.

[@johnmitchell2269]

@@c12onnor Look at the amount of foreigners who came into the UK from 97 to 09 during Labours tenure. Astronomical amounts of migrants.

[@afay8807]

@@johnmitchell2269 Dublins explosion in homelessnes never the less is still a popular destination for economic migrants with no infrastructure being put in to accommodate. Sewerage a big problem.

[@johnmitchell2269]

@Pink Alien I'm happy to pay more for fruit and veg if it means less illegal workers in the country.

[@frankvghn1955]

You are very welcome to Ireland, we are richer for being able to call you one of us. You have a lot to offer any society with your soft British accent and your expertise in the garden as well as your skill at woodwork and on the internet. You are definitely a welcome addition to Ireland and well done on making your move here a complete success. I'm looking forward to seeing how your future projects turn out like your house and outhouse renovations.

[@melissaoleary8196]

We tend to have very short falls here in Iowa, USA as well. Leaves blowing off the trees overnight sounds very familiar. And the temperature drop happens. We have several winter advisories through the season, where you can only be outside for so many minutes before exposed skin will begin to freeze. I detest winter, when the temp drops below zero and feels like temps are negative 40 F and colder, I get a real anxiety. Because I have no choice to go out in it to feed and change out frozen water buckets for my animals. I deal with Summer better but not in the times when it feels like 100 F and hotter. Weather is a real issue for me and I have been seriously looking into moving somewhere that has more temperate climate. It does not look like I can move to Ireland, which would be my first choice, as my 2x's great grandparents were born there and that is too many generations back. I want to keep farming but I don't think I could meet the annual income guidelines, and I'm not at retirement age with those financial requirements in place either. I was really depressed about this for a good while as I feel like I just want to come home. But I don't think it's ever going to be possible.

[@melissaoleary8196]

I meant to put this on the main comments page. Sorry Frank. 💚

[@frankvghn1955]

@@melissaoleary8196 If you had not put your message here then I may not have read it. When you said you feel like you just want to come home - did you mean home to Ireland?

[@sarahbehler5437]

@@frankvghn1955 sounds like that was her meaning. I can understand that. I have not had the great fortune of going to Ireland but much of my family came from there (generations back. My dad would have been first generation here, East coast, USA) and even never having gone, it still has the feel of home to me. Always wanted to go, could never afford to. But always figured if I did, chances are high, that I would not return home here, lol! It must sound crazy to hear folks say such things! Like a child’s overactive imagination? But even generations latter there is a feeling like your spirit is stretched so thin, still holding on! KZbin offers a quick glimpses! A way to check in? Far across the wild sea…Stay well, pat the ground hello from me!

[@frankvghn1955]

@@sarahbehler5437 Many Irish people have emigrated to America where they settled and made new lives and raised families there. America has a huge Irish diaspora and there is an emotional as well as an economic and political (date I say it) connection between us. I got to visit America and took a stroll tru central park and loved it.

[@NS-kr3pb]

Hello, Mossy-san. I'm Japanese and have been watching your channel for the past few years. Ever since I discovered this channel, you've been my inspiration. Often I feel depressed about my life and cannot help but think it's not worth living, but at those times this channel reminds me that there is a whole different way of living a life. I appreciate that you share all these wonderful clips of your life with us. I am not ready to lead a life like yours yet, but I want to keep going toward it.

[@walkertorque]

Our dreams want to be lived, it is what gives us hope to face each new day that we have being given. Although life can be hard, hold on to your dreams, it is that knowledge that we have something special to live for.

[@isoldadoyle5114]

I hope you get to live the life you want. In the meantime take good care of yourself.

[@edelcallinan9462]

Hang tight, trust the best is yet to come! The vision is there, know you can do hard things

[@isobelsmith6999]

Wishing you all the best, NS 🌱🌿🌳🍀🏞️

[@pronoun_dilemma]

Hi from Ireland. You should come visit us here. We would love to have you.

[@C-CEuroPopMusic]

I remember my father when we lived in England painting our home in Chester the brickwork outside. He decided a red color and once finished relaxed on a job well done. At school the neighbours in my class told the rest of the class what happened. It became a mocking point for me and my sisters. Next, the council ordered my father to have the paint stripped off and the walls to be restored to their original color? My mother was a doctor at the time and some of her patients remarked on the abstract look of the home it gave the neighborhood. My father an accountant at the time was in shock at the negative reaction everywhere. Now this was the beginning of the 80's. The rebuff on those living around us towards what my father considered a simple paint job made my irish parents return to ireland. Unbelievable but true fact.

[@Mulberry2000]

So he left because of a paint job, a pretty shallow reason.

[@Aindriuh]

Yet go to Liverpool and you will see many houses painted bright colours in the terraced streets.

[@rorykeegan1895]

@@Mulberry2000 Was probably the straw that broke the camels back; that moment when you understand your neighbours are all a soulless bunch of moaning Minnie's.

[@Mulberry2000]

@@rorykeegan1895 Look who has a chip on his shoulder!

[@raheelq900]

@@Aindriuh yes Liverpool historically had one of the highest number of Irish migrants living in UK. They brought their defiance with them , never understand Irish people why do they have to make a statement to make them feel superior while they totally male fool of themselves. It's just lack of basic education and mannerisms

[@roberteyres2225]

I know all these. and agree. Having moved here from Liverpool 5 years ago myself. I'm living in Kerry. The country is beautiful. The people on a whole are great. I wouldn't move back to England now. Ireland is my home.

[@thepintman6166]

Glad to have you..To be fair being from Liverpool you are only returning to your ancestors home 😉

[@roberteyres2225]

@@thepintman6166 true 👍

[@pronoun_dilemma]

Nice one Robert. Kerry sure is a beautiful county.

[@roberteyres2225]

@@pronoun_dilemma it certainly is beautiful.

[@skymagenta8758]

Did the EU take away the need of banter. rendered people unnecessary. and so bittered [us] irish? Ireland has become too caustic.

[@ardakolimsky7107]

Very entertaining. As a Brit who served in NI during the troubles I was ignorant of all things Irish. My experiences sparked something in me and I ended up with a Master's in Irish history and a Gaelgeoir wife. Makes for interesting reunions! I was worried when meeting the wife's family for the first time. Like you, I needn't have worried. The worst I got was a gentle ribbing and the nickname "Tan". They always apoligise profusely when singing rebel songs in the pub. But they do it anyway. 😆

[@Whelknarge]

That's quite amazing, I'm happy you shared that!

[@raheelq900]

Glad to hear your positive experience in Ireland . I am British American of mixed Pakistani origin , well traveled and after moving from London to Dublin , quickly realised the undertone hatred towards English and British and often made me uncomfortable in conversations . I get to see that alot more because Irish dont think I am English due to my appearance and they openly express thinking I will join them in bashing English and British . its an unfortunate negativity and hatred which is impacting Irish souls more than UK or English. I came equipped with history to respond and have debates with a balanced view that mistakes were done on both sides and if UK can move on and forgive Irish of IRA and it's Terrorist activities across UK , Irish should find the forgiveness in line with Catholic teachings. These experiences made it harder for me to date Irish knowing the Xenophobic views they hold against English and their justification of IRA.

[@Whelknarge]

@@raheelq900 I don't mean to antagonise you, but if you truly did come "equipped with history to respond", you wouldn't hold such a two-sides attitude. Any objective view of Anglo-Irish history would weigh the irreparable damage done to Ireland and the almost total annihilation of our indigenous culture (as well as the millions of deaths that went along with it) considerably heavier than what the IRA did. The IRA didn't reduce the UK to a shadow of its former self, they didn't Gaelicise Britain to the extent that English became a moribund language. I don't dislike English people just for being English, but far too many of you are ignorant of the actual history here, including self-reportedly well-informed people like yourself. I don't mean to start a flame war in the comments, but please read more history, it might help you understand the Irish a bit better. I wish you well.

[@raheelq900]

@@Whelknarge you again have a typical one sided view and an Irish mentality of comparison of suffering one over the other and how many were killed by each side....that a barbaric and savage way of looking at the world. Humans are far more civilized now but unfortunately it's sad that some people still hold that savage mentality. Also if you want to talk about suffering you should mention of hundreds of thousands of Irish catholic children abused by Catholic church and mother baby homes with thousands of womens reduced to slavery and their kids were sold to wealthy in US and other countries. That was all done by the Irish Republic and Catholic church and a sham enquiry was done to cover up all those abuses. I will suggest you correct issues in your country and how women are still being treated on island of Ireland . It's not long ago Irish jailed LGBT people, didn't allow women right to their own body .....lots more to go on about but you got the idea where it will lead. Britain shows compassion towards all regardless of history but we also prepare for War for those who don't understand norms of civilised world.

[@raheelq900]

@@Whelknarge also on the language issue Ireland has been a republic for more than 100 years and you can ask Irish govt why they haven't done enough to promote and teach Irish language and if you tell me they have done everything then a Republic of Ireland has one of the worst record for promoting Irish language as number of people speaking Irish are decreasing.....when you point 1 finger at someone 3 fingers are pointing back at you. Get your house in order by hating English and British will not solve your problems, we have done alot for Irish almost 12 million living in UK hundreds of our school and university placements goes to Irish, thousands of jobs, free NHS health care but still we get in return in hate , anger and resentment.

[@mileslindley3760]

We've been in Ireland for a month house hunting. We are currently in a tent near Carlow. We love it here, we love the empty roads and the fact that you have to pull into the shoulder to allow other people to overtake! We have finally managed to buy somewhere, a cottage and three acres near Lisacul. Looking forwards to having a roof again. We love the people.

[@eoinf2773]

@Tom Foley starting from €250,000

[@pamanderson5444]

@Tom Foley we paid 94k, in pounds. Try looking up cheap Irish houses, for a fiver a month you get emailed a weekly digest of properties under 100k

[@pamanderson5444]

By the way, I am Miles partner 🙂

[@bobfrazier8527]

Great video...different and honest

[@brythonicman3267]

I moved to Ireland in 2002, regarding property if your coming from England it depends on what you want. Unlike England, you can purchase a remote country house for a fraction of the price you would pay in England because most Irish don't want to live in a backwater, but remember that when and if you want to to sell it, you might struggle. We bought a good sized but run down country house with stunning views of the mountains to the front and a wooded valley to the rear, we had plenty left over to gut the property and redesign the whole interior including modern appliances, but we'd never get our money back after having spent so much on renovation, however we're happy here so it's no loss to us. Ireland is a great country with a second to none quality of life.

[@sandraabsolom8835]

I’m an Aussie, who had my first trip to Ireland 8 years ago.. having my first full breakfast in a Kilkenny cafe with my oldest friend… at first I thought I was hearing wrong, no it couldn’t be… 4 Irish gentleman having a cup of tea and every 2nd word was ..feckin.. my friend and I were in tears of laughter, their conversation was colourful and friendly, it was a joy listening to their lovely banter. Made this Aussie woman’s day 😂

[@hanorabrennan7909]

Feckin' true, woman!

[@seanohaimheirgin1047]

Feck is not a "bad" word in Ireland. It derives from the Irish word to look. My mother, a very devout catholic and never known to swear, would use it regularly.

[@JustFiddler]

greeting from bali island

[@starduck8014]

@@JustFiddler ahhh beautiful X

[@jacintacody133]

I'm from Kilkenny 🙂

[@rolenka]

Irish green is greener, you're not imagining things. We are from Poland and I have noticed that when you look at the land from the aeroplane the design of the land is different. Irish fields are square-ish...so very much like a patchwork in all shades of grey, but Poland have stripes. Most fields is very long rectangular shape and also colourful, but more golden yellow browns.

[@DJamzie]

I thought we painted our houses different colours to help us recognise where we live after a night on the absolute lash? :)

[@parsoniareigns]

At night everything is black. But different shades of black 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marioamorim9019]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣👏👏👏👏 Brilliant!!

[@jangowan5742]

@@parsoniareigns yeah,only after a hangovrr,lol..that'no prob,as i eat carrotts,lol

[@jangowan5742]

@james Daly,lol..even better after an lsd tab..luckily my dog gets me home,heh he

[@jangowan5742]

In time for the latest bond film black buster,lol(blockbuster,sorry

[@martinajb423]

I'm glad that you like it here Daniel. You are very welcome as are the other British people should they decide to move here.

[@susanclow3173]

I am from United States, but when I was much, much younger back in 1969, I took a trip to Dublin Ireland. I loved it. I know Dublin isn't the same as it was in 1969, but what my eyes took in was the beautiful greens. When I moved from Minnesota to Oregon, I found a lovely similarity between the greens here than in Dublin. People in Ireland were very friendly and kind.

[@bren70ssss94]

We are happy to have you here .

[@sandralowe2874]

I come from Norwich but came to Ireland 45 years ago and live in Waterford and certainly this is my home 👍

[@jeanjacques9980]

Hope you enjoy the fish and chips at Walkers or an evening meal at McAlpine’s Suir Inn!

[@Rok_Piletic]

Vikings town!!!

[@jeanjacques9980]

@@Rok_Piletic Absolutely.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

Us East Anglians still miss you though, Sandra!

[@Karl_with_a_K]

Fáilte abhaile a Sandra.

[@michaelwilkinson8368]

The swearing is purely for emphasis. Simple as that. Many Irish find it weird when someone takes offense purely at incorrect use of language. The reason being is that to an Irish person it's more important that one understands what we mean including the expression of feeling along with the vocabulary to convey the intended message. Simply put, every dialogue includes conveyence of the emotional state to better tell the story as we are story tellers....

[@hanorabrennan7909]

I know, fuckin' ridiculous!

[@elootoerial]

Great comment.

[@heliotropezzz333]

They used to do that with vocabulary though. Now it's swearing which is just ugly, and it's not like the swearing is expressing emotion. It's more like it just punctuates their speech, happening every few seconds, with boring repetition. Surely the point of swearing IS to be offensive. If swearing just becomes punctuation, what language have you got left when you want to be offensive?

[@margietucker1719]

@@heliotropezzz333 It is said that when conversation is liberally sprinkled with 4-letter words, to the point of being extremely repetitive--it is due to a lack of vocabulary skills. When one is very literate, and has a wealth of adjectives at their disposal--their conversation is very rich and well-developed...with no need of having to use swear words as constant "fillers" for their speech. One only has to read historical letters written a couple of centuries ago--to see how sharply our communication skills have declined. The lack of extensive vocabulary--specifically the loss of the knowledge and usage of descriptive adjectives, is primarily due to the falling away from regular reading. Most people no longer read as they used to do in days gone by...and it shows.

[@CLFL14256]

@@margietucker1719 The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

[@papps44]

As an Irishman living in the UK I have always told people the land of Ireland glows with an emerald brilliance, it really does. Also formality is something that goes out the window because we are comfortable with eachother. The roads are so much better then they were 20 or 30 years ago, but bear in mind there are toll roads but they are reasonably priced. I have travelled through rural Ireland by car and driven miles with the only vehicle being a tractor and trailer. Beware of back road pot holes, a nightmare when travelling after dusk, I would recommend using the high beam head light setting when it is safe to do so espeicially with tricky bends. It is my dream to return home one day, I feel homesick most days but the cost of living, healthcare and housing in Ireland is crazy but if you can put up with that you will feel less stressed living there and get to know your neighbours in no time. Sometimes the English trait of being reserved does grind my gears at times, they need to unclench their buttocks and chill out. ALSO ONE MORE THING TO ADD THE IRISH ARE THE BEST STORY TELLERS IN THE UNIVERSE, YOU WILL BE HANGING ON EVERY WORD! NO WONDER WE HAVE PRODUCED SO MUCH AMAZING LITERATURE.

[@raheelq900]

Glad you are enjoying your stay in England like 12 million of your fellow countrymen ....always two faces of coin what you consider Irish friendliness and chatty nature often to us comes across as nosey personality and too much in every one's business, Irish always through history had lots of stories, gossip, family secrets and dirty laundry aired in public through Catholic church being part of every household. While in England we were always taught to respect privacy of others and share what's necessary ,be friendly but not a nuisance and limit gossip .

[@luvlemins]

@@raheelq900 Fair point, but do remember that Irish people generally don’t care too much about the answer (or even the question, oftentimes) they are just trying to have a chat. Questions are only ‘nosey’ to those who think their interlocutor actually cares about the answer or is ‘seeking information’. This is mostly not the case.

[@raheelq900]

@@luvlemins I wish that is the case, I have seen Irish gossiping all the time and even Irish accept that it is the biggest past time and in Ireland it is not only a past time for women but men equally love to gossip. British and English are far more reserved and even Americans have learnt what to ask and what not to ask, its always a fine line between nosey and crossing the line of personal privacy. Unfortunately irish household are not used to privacy as church was aware of what happens in household and through church every one knew about every one's business they dont understand that boundary.

[@luvlemins]

@@raheelq900 And English people never gossip?? The English tabloids are the most boundary violating press in the world, just ask all the American celebrities that have taken privacy violation cases against them!Yes, many Irish people can come across as overly curious in conversation, but they are equally open to being told implicitly or explicitly to mind their own business…. As for the Catholic Church references Raheel, you are interpreting Irish culture from your own cultural perspective. I suggest you go and visit the place and I have no doubt you will, eventually, be pleasantly surprised.

[@raheelq900]

@@luvlemins Do you live your life as tabloids depict? You are comparing Apples with oranges , tabloids portray an idol world of fantasy I am talking about Common Irish people and one thing I am sure you know Irish dislike about us British is that we are tight lip and often it comes across snobbish but it is us being reserved and respecting privacy. I am living in Ireland almost 3 years and I cant even count how many times people have directly asked me about my racial origin and religion is a conversation which has not warranted such questions. I have been brought up in both US and UK and both of my countries we take offence when some one directly ask us our racial origin or religion especially when it is stranger. Religion is front and centre for your guys not sure when you guys will learn honestly . You guys have issue with social mannerism and it is unfortunate and nothing was learnt from British in 800 years and millions of Irish who migrated to US did not brought mannerism and respect for privacy.

[@hayleys1260]

I spend every summer in Ireland (from Canada) and the colorful houses literally light me up. I love them.

[@sabinewacheux1649]

Nice kittens! Deserves a thumbs up.

[@midei]

Well, I have never been to Ireland myself, but imo the Irish are one of the nicest and most charming people in Europe. Every Irish person I have met felt like an old friend in a very short time.

[@lauraoxley8238]

You just got lucky 😆

[@margaretconnolly1596]

Please ignore that unkind comment from someone else, we are very friendly, hospitable and generous people with a great sense of humour. That other lady was just unfortunate, there is good and bad everywhere but on the whole we are a good lot.

[@cameronboyle1357]

Just wait until you meet a loyalist. Let me tell you, you've never seen hateful until you've seen one of them.

[@adrianred236]

I think you'll find that if you make the effort, we'll gladly reciprocate. Some just don't make the effort.

[@dublindom3720]

@@cameronboyle1357 loyalists and nationalists literally had a civil war called the troubles about 50 years ago explains enough

[@TheMooCowReturns]

I visited the western half of Ireland three times during the late 80's and early 90's, and it has always stuck with me. Just a beautiful, amazing place with incredibly friendly, creative, musical people. I'd go back in a heartbeat...

[@catkellycrafts5403]

I’m giggling at the swearing!! None of my English mates believed me that swearing was not offensive back home in Northern Ireland 🤣🤣🤣🤬🤣🤣

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

I'm Portuguese, living in the US and making plans to go back to Portugal and I'm watching a Brit talk about his life in Ireland. Wonderful stuff, I really enjoy your videos.

[@carolinecoffey5404]

Portugal is amazing 🤩

[@Whelknarge]

E eu sou irlandês, lendo o comentário dum português que mora nos EUA assistindo o video dum inglês que mora na Irlanda, enquanto considerando comprar uma casa em Portugal com minha esposa brasileira (cujos pais nasceram no Japão, só pra complicar as coisas ainda mais). A vida é estranha mesmo.

[@Karl_with_a_K]

Come and visit us when you get home! We'll put a pint on for ya!

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

@@Whelknarge boa, um dia ainda nos vemos por lá em Portugal.

[@nikitabaklanov8401]

I'm Irish and actually find Portugal very similar in many ways, definitely the people love of banter and openness and friendliness. Also the west coast of both countries have remarkable resemblance being attacked full on by the Atlantic, love Portugal

[@Crisguig]

I am from Asturias in the north of Spain and you cannot imagine how similar we are to tne Irish. Even in tne " coursing" thing,jajajaja

[@ciananmacreamoinn9253]

You know Marimé, 500 years ago, people in Dublin said Galway was more Spanish than Irish because of the amount of trade and exchange between, Spain, Portugal and Galway. Many big merchants exchanged their sons between Spain and Galway on apprenticeships and we have a Spanish Arch area in Galway.

[@user-ww1yg1fq5r]

A professor did an DNA study on Irish people and found that we are a match with the Basque people. Same amount of RH- blood as well.

[@Crisguig]

@@ciananmacreamoinn9253 yep! I know about the Spanish Arch. Deep inside I have no doubt that I have got irish roots.

[@ciananmacreamoinn9253]

Just watched the beautiful piece on Netflix about the chef, Anthony Bourdain, visiting Asturias. It looks amazing and as one of the guys said in the show, you are a Celtic nation🙂

[@lindafirth1562]

When I lived in Kerry it was the drinking culture which grabbed me. Not only were children and dogs welcome, it was also very usual to see everyone singing solos. They knew the words to loads of songs - I failed to know any song from beginning to end! And, at the end of the eve, the national anthem - that was a complete surprise. That would never happen in England. Thanks. x

[@jpmcmotor6890]

Yeah the problem is the Kerry rashers . Too salty. Drives ye mad so you have to drink

[@grantwhite7337]

Oh dear New Zealanders seem to love the swearing without Offence as well. Mind you my dad was Irish 😎

[@ozazure]

Aussies too!

[@LeeM1992]

I spent the last 10 years living in Yorkshire and just moved back home to the West of Ireland with my young son in April after my wife passed away from the pandemic. I found the people in rural England to be just as friendly as those in rural Ireland. The major difference I’ve noticed is the price of almost everything in Ireland is absolutely ridiculous compared to the UK, even giving the exchange rate. Other than that there aren’t major differences between the UK and Ireland, and my Irish friends often grimace when I explain to them that there isn’t very much of a difference at all between them and their British neighbours, despite what they may think.

[@szolanek]

The major difference is, in the UK they can't ride a harse.

[@hughneek12]

I don't blame the English people at all for what happened in Ireland over the centuries. The English ruling classes were as bad to them as they were to us Irish in many ways. The people of these two islands are very similar in culture, temperament and attitude.

[@rumorhasit9506]

I am so sorry for you and your son.

[@maskellmaolseachlainn6347]

I think he meant odious

[@roisinmalone3015]

@@GarthPhilpot If you dislike Ireland so much why are you here?

[@OneEyedBanshee]

Telling their life story ahaha, I'll never forget an old man who stopped a group of us in a park in Dublin, and talked for over 30 mins relentlessly about his life story.

[@lorraine9309]

There was a scheme done in local libraries across the UK, to record the memories of elderly people, as the way of life was changing on such a phenominal scale. The idea was that recordings could be used to educate the young children locally. I dont know how well it went, but to me there was extreme difficulty in getting the older generation to express anything to us (Age Concern Support and Social groups) to be able to record anything suitable for education. If any people did eventually open up it was invariably negative, about abusive lives, homes, schools, relatives, they had such terrible lives. They really needed therapy. I would love to have met this man, eager to tell all.

[@newbris]

My mother here in Australia can't go to the supermarket without coming back with the life story of someone she met in the dairy aisle. Yes, born and raised in Sligo :)

[@karenc1733]

Sounds so similar to rural Andalucia where I’ve lived for over 2 decades. That everyone has a piece of land, even if they work in an office. A farming culture is everywhere, as soon as you leave the cities you find people growing their own fruit and veg, rear farm animals and horses. How it’s a verbal culture and there’s absolutely no point emailing or writing. That it’s who you know and if you’re accepted you will be helped massively. That people want to know all about you. And springtime in rural Spain is breathtaking, it never fails to awe me. One massive difference: the weather in Andalucia compared to that of Ireland 😄

[@glennbrennan7999]

This was good as a Northern Irishman, living in south-west England, had always considered myself as a brit but wasn’t till I came here, I realised how much of a hybrid I was😂

[@antaron6]

I moved over from Wales in ‘78 and havent looked back! You are spot on with many of the differences and I would add: the major links with diaspora worldwide - particularly USA, Irish funeral culture, large family sizes and thats without mentioning politics and religion. A grand spot!

[@didititian]

Haha, yes the cursing is interesting. Although I am dutch, I learnt my English in Ireland, along with its colourful attributes 😂 I only realise how Irish my accent and language use is when I travel.

[@KevinKaffy]

Your English was probably better before you came to Ireland

[@didititian]

@@KevinKaffy haha I doubt it. I was 8 years old and didn't speak a word of English (other than hello and bye bye) before moving here 😅

[@DomDeDom]

A German tiler did my brother's tiles in his new house. He was cursing so much on the phone I thought by his accent he was from Tipperary. Was a shock to find out he was German. I guess he found his home here and just fitted in.

[@KevinKaffy]

@@DomDeDom Fully integrated into Irish culture then 😂

[@KevinKaffy]

@@didititian Great 👍. Glad to know we helped and not hindered your English Ability 😆

[@keen2461]

I live in a completely different culture than UK/Ireland (in Latin America), but once in my previous life I had to work with an Irish guy who was super cool and left on me the best impression re Irish people. I also had the opportunity to work with several guys/girls from the UK and also were very nice. The only complain I could possibly have is with a Scottish guy who was impossible to understand to. His version of english sounded like chinese to me.

[@nicholaswarrington9090]

I am 15 and am considering moving to Ireland when I’m an adult, to start a market garden. I have family in Kerry and we used to have a family farm there which had to be sold in 1973/74. These videos are all very interesting and informative. Thank you

[@collydub1987]

Where are you coming from?

[@nicholaswarrington9090]

@@collydub1987 England but my family live in North Kerry, Cavan & Dublin.

[@CB-0oo21]

Good for you, you'd be very welcome. With Kerry 👑 blood in you can surely do whatever you put your mind to. Best of luck all the same 😉.

[@nicholaswarrington9090]

@@CB-0oo21 Thank you! I love visiting Kerry and seeing family members and bits of my family history in Ballybunion, Moyvane and Knockanure!!!

[@VintageTexas59]

Most people I have met from Ireland have been funny & great telling stories about life in general. And they sure know how to have a good time & party ! Cheers *

[@stephenburke7464]

I LOVED this video! As an Irish person living in the north west of Ireland I can certainly relate and agree to everything in your list! 👍

[@philstringer527]

Lived in Clare for 7 years. I found that everyone I met wanted to know my life story but was very guarded about themselves. Loved our time there but the rain finally wore us down.

[@toomylight2311]

So true ! And I’m Irish . Nation of rogues!

[@elainefarr3155]

My Great-grandmother was from Killanin, Galway, very near the coast. My biggest dream is to go to Ireland, and visit her little town and see where my heritage lives on. Being born and raised in Arizona, USA, it's hard to imagine the green and bounteous rain! Beautiful garden you have! Thanks for showing us your beautiful homestead.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

i hope you do go!

[@jackiedavison9898]

Hi. Mine too.

[@Bettys_Eldest]

You will find coloured houses in places like the Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. You tend not to find them in the UK because we build houses faced with brick. Irish houses tend to be rendered, which lends itself to being painted.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

In Bristol there are some streets of coloured houses.

[@thomasflanagan8754]

isnt that where Ballamory is filmed?

[@Bettys_Eldest]

@@thomasflanagan8754 I had never heard of Ballamory, but apparently so.

[@grahamleiper1538]

I'm North East Scotland, we had a pink rendered house near the school. Less common, but not uncommon here.

[@klawlor3659]

East Cumbria here. Lots of coloured railway terraced houses and colourful painted cottages here. Same in Cleator Moor (Cumbria)

[@desmagennis7830]

Glad you are loving Ireland and have made it your home…..I’m a County Antrim man 🇮🇪👌,but love the west of the country more than anywhere else …keep up the good work Englander 👍😜

[@baconsoda]

Thank you for this very kind appraisal of Ireland... you should be getting sponsored by Irish Tourism. I've lived here my whole life but want to do the Atlantic Drive again, right now.

[@thewanderingwarner5403]

As a great man once said: "There is no such thing as bad language, only bad use of good language"

[@trishaprett7721]

A great Irish Man,?💚

[@daizyjanevillanueva8331]

Jane here in the Philippines. Your videos are very inspiring. I have bought a 1.2 acre land in the island of Mindoro. I had it planted with lanzones, jackfruit, guyabano, mangosteen, mangoes, citrus fruits, coconuts, bananas, chicos and other fruit bearing trees 15 years ago. Im seriously planning to retire there in the next 2 to 5 years God willing do permaculture, enjoy fresh air and fresh food.

[@kookvision9295]

I would say this is more of a Connacht specific review. In the SW while the towns are still smaller than the UK we still have motorways, cats eyes and the land is better so we have woodland and proper autumns. The soils is acidic and boggy in Connacht so woodlands tend to be conifer plantations. But fuck it you are mostly right

[@ptskater]

Where i live, Portugal, the spring also has that "wild and untamed quality" you mentioned, maybe its cause of being next to the atlantic Ocean. Spring feels fresh wild and vibrant! Thanks for the tip about visiting Ireland, its one of my next destinations!

[@Whelknarge]

Visitei Portugal faz uns 3 ou 4 anos atrás, e achei lindíssimo, acho parecido com a Irlanda, só que é um pouco mais quente, claro! Abraços da Irlanda!

[@annettemclean1922]

I'm English and I married an Irish Man - I have learnt a few swear words along the way I can tell you...hahaha!!

[@Rocketscientist66]

Is that you singing at the end 😃 loved it really!!! You’re really talented 👏🏻👏🏻Cheers from Switzerland!!

[@TitiniusAndronicus]

Painting cottages bright colours is a wonderful visible example of how individuality can enrich a community, when the individuality is an expression of the spirit and not the ego.

[@TitiniusAndronicus]

Or yes, finding your house when you’ve been feeding from The Pint.

[@rollingwave2732]

The shimmer is from the sky, the sun shining through the clouds. I love the ever changing skies here. Personally, I hate to wake up every morning to see a bright blue sky and no clouds. Artists are drawn here because of that light. Loved your description of summer turning to winter with the big storm that blows every single leaf off the trees. That’s exactly it. I moved here from the UK in 1985. I was shocked that even the most respectable people in my village said feck. I didn’t like the brightly coloured houses then but now I crave that colour in the grey winter.

[@tessaadie659]

I moved from UK in May 2020, not the best of times to move but we finally made it. We live in rural Galway which at our ages and degree of disability is probably not too good due to lack of public transport. However, we are very happy here and seem to be well accepted to the extent that a volunteer at the day centre asked if we would mind him reading aloud a book about landlord atrocities in the 19th century.

[@rivolinho]

The unanswered emails to professionals/service providers/tradesmen is so true! Many have fantastic websites and go all out on social media, but most never respond to emails. It's not a case of ignoring them or bad manners, just a culture of "who has time for that stuff, ring me if you want me!"

[@Dark4nimator]

One of the reasons you may find a fair few donkeys, is they make very good guard animals against predators. If you ever see a fox kicked by a donkey you will understand how effective they can be.

[@albertsmyth9616]

Stumbled across this delightful video by accident and I’m so glad I did. What a charming fellow you are and what a very interesting list. As an Englishman who’s never visited Ireland I had no idea about most of the things you mention. I love your animals and I will light a candle and offer my prayers at Mass for you. May you be blessed in all that you do.

[@martinjkelly777]

Albert Smith you would be very welcome here especially in the west of Ireland! I love that you are going to light your candle as it’s a big tradition here in Ireland and to remember to Intercede at holy mass. Be Blessed always.

[@genevieve6834]

I would love to see that shimmer one day, have wanted to go to Ireland and do my family history . Hearing about the locals , the swearing, the friendliness sounds like here in Tasmania. The swearing is to emphasize, in Tassie that is, but we are all mostly irish convict stock here, haha. A very f...... joyful video you have just shared, cheers, all the luck of the irish to you! 🍀

[@hanorabrennan7909]

Lawler is how your name is spelled in Ireland, just to save you hours of useless time and wasted research.

[@hanorabrennan7909]

Lawler is how your name is spelled in Ireland, just to save you hours of useless time and wasted research.

[@hanorabrennan7909]

Lawlor is how your name is spelled in Ireland, just to save you hours of useless time and wasted research.

[@genevieve6834]

@@hanorabrennan7909 thanks, that is helpful, i suppose most names became anglicised?

[@nickvasilakis]

@@genevieve6834 Yes Genevieve, Lawler is more often written as Lawlor. The Aussies and Kiwis, and, I'm sure, Tassies would find themselves quite at home with us. Maybe we're a little more repressed in some aspects, but our antipodean brothers and sisters rarely have any issues here!

[@debrandw246]

I absolutely love this video. I love Ireland, the Irish, the land, the crack and Father Ted. Thank You.

[@marleypumpkin4917]

You don’t like Dougal?

[@clintireland389]

Crack here is an illegal drug, I think you mean craíc eh!

[@mammakstolltv]

love a good ol mossy bottom video #MossyBottomVideo

[@mickeyh1961]

Always welcome our British cousins here , we have differences for sure but I feel we have more in common than divids us , live in England liked it at that time but so glad I live in My native country

[@paulaniclinseach8672]

Spot on! You always paint Ireland in a very positive mode and as an Irish person I agree it's very expensive! For those who don't like rain the sunny South East is the place to go, I however love the wild West, in particular North leitrim with its wild rugged mountains where my neighbours 2km away moved over from Brighton 30 years ago to their own mossy bottom!

[@michaeloconnor9809]

Very nice unheralded scenery in that area

[@hanorabrennan7909]

Benbulben always seems to be breathing to me. Makes me gasp, each time I visit.

[@freespiritnufc5661]

I just love this guy so much passion for a better more fruitful life, Simply Wonderful 👏😇

[@michellehawco8981]

I'm originally from Newfoundland, (East coast of Canada)...I can see many similarities between the Irish culture and NFLD. While the original ancestors are Irish, Scottish and French there seems to be a very strong Irish influence. When describing the colors of the homes, it's exactly that way in NFLD. When visiting NFLD, you aren't a stranger, you are treated as family. The very chatty ones will tell you their life story ( swearing included lol) if you are willing to listen :)....it's a way of life built on hardships and perseverance. I moved away 38 yrs ago and while we all think the grass is greener on the other side, you helped remind me that I miss that way of life sometimes. I love your videos, keep them coming please :)

[@sineadconran4964]

Our accents are so similar, I've seen a documentary on KZbin on the Irish of newfoundland, they spoke irish after they arrived, very interesting, much love from Eire🇮🇪❤️

[@shannondawn44]

I was thinking the same thing . Small New Brunswick villages also have the multicoloured houses . I love that .

[@Driver2616]

A couple of years ago I found myself in conversation with about seven or eight members of an extended Newfoundland family that were visiting Dublin. It initially took me a little more than a few minutes to realise that they weren’t actually Irish people because they spoke with accents that were just so similar to how native Irish people speak. Fantastic people from Canada…

[@michellehawco8981]

@@Driver2616 I'm happy to hear they left a lasting impression :)...The dialects all throughout NFLD are so different but the hospitality and familiarity is always the same :)...

[@DomDeDom]

Was in a North Wales pub where the locals didn't really want to get to know you. Wound up talking to a Newfoundlander. She had a perfect Irish accent that I couldn't place!!!

[@Nina-kt8wj]

This German loves your videos...all of them. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@Hushimajosh]

Your video really put a smile on my face. I love how you recognize how the Irish really do take pride, and put effort into their wit and humour, which does explain the casual cursing 😂. As an Irish person I hope you always feel welcome in our community. I love the kittens too!

[@Loppy8]

My heart is in Ireland, too. But Daniel, if you're honest, you know exactly why the Irish curse so much - It is because it is FECKIN' LASHING.

[@justjoanie8068]

It's really not a curse word.

[@patrickdowney1995]

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[@Loppy8]

@@justjoanie8068 Define it.

[@catwoman7462]

The photos of the countryside look very like the Isle of Man, including the gorse. The best bit is that we don't have any cities. Unfortunately the cost of living here is really high too. However, the only place other than here that I'd even consider living in is Ireland.

[@kitbirskovich1838]

You are doing good work. More than you know. Thank you. P.S. I love your ability to talk in clean sentences, and paragraphs (and of course your final outtakes). Please write a thank-you note from me ( a daughter of an English teacher) to your most notable English grammar instructor. Good luck with the kittens.

[@keen2461]

I thought it was only my perception since english is not my native language, but Daniel's english is excellent re clear pronunciation and whealth of vocabulary. Besides watching his videos for his extraordinary life, I love to watch them because how nicely he speaks.

[@martinkavanagh1442]

Thank you. I was interested as an Irish person to come across your presentation. Your observations and insights are very well observed and fair. All the best for your life here in Ireland

[@carinlyons9507]

Great video! How beautiful your garden is looking. Love the drone footage of your farm at the end, gives a better sense of your place and the beautiful surroundings. The clips of the animals in between the points I really loved, I think you should make that a video staple. Pats to Moss!

[@views8962]

It's so amazing to see someone living their best life. Thanks for sharing. I feel better after all the time I watch your videos.

[@FaithY3n]

Our channels are completely different, I'm not British, I've never been to Ireland, but youtube suggests at least 6 of your videos under each of mine. And I'm so glad! I'm obsessed with your homestead. Congrats on all the progress so far. Keep up the great work! I would love to volunteer one day. These videos are very helpful.

[@Rokkery75]

Hi, love your videos, they're fuckin great! Spring is definitely the most beautiful season here, hope you live here happily for many years to come, we need more like you.

[@esat189]

The Shenandoah Valley of va in spring and summer, reminds me if Ireland. My grandparents ne er made it back. It's one of my many favorite places on earth. When ever I see the island from the air I cry

[@michaelcaldwell3709]

No 4 - I don’t think you imagined it. The grass is literally greener in the west of Wales too.

[@blkcat93]

My family is Irish Italian. We say "I love you" loudly, offensively (for some)and always with a wink! Pearl clutchers need not apply! Love to all the kittens 😸

[@andygadellas]

I couldn’t agree more with all your points, especially the one about that special green tone (so lively). I lived in Ireland for a whole year, but I have lived in the UK for almost nine so far. As a Spanish migrant, the biggest difference I personally found between both countries was that I never felt like a foreigner in Ireland. The locals were very welcoming since the beginning. I would still be there if the UK didn’t offer more job opportunities.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

On ya bike then.

[@nickvasilakis]

Te echamos de menos, Andrés. Los españoles son nuestros hermanos desde siglos. ¡Vuelva a vernos!

[@Oluinneachain]

Well the indigenous Irish share a very high percentage of DNA with Atlantic Spanish ( Galicia through to the Basque Country) so of course you’re not a foreigner. Those job opportunities might be moving over here soon so we’re looking forward to your return.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

@@Oluinneachain It's not a 'very high percentage' at all.

[@andygadellas]

@@nickvasilakis Muchas gracias. Volveré.

[@eamonhannon1103]

Another difference is that it is common to see farm animals grazing in the fields in Ireland not so much in Uk and the field are smaller and surrounded by hedges . Gives a pleasant look to the landscape

[@LuLuBeeBah]

We have rows of brightly coloured houses here in Bristol, in the UK. It's a lovely sight from the harbour

[@modassalvis]

I was told before that the reason why doors and houses are different colors in Ireland is so that after an evening in a pub you would be able to recognize your own house by remembering the color of it.

[@Carmelobri1]

I think someone was having a laugh!

[@user-ww1yg1fq5r]

So true 😂

[@andrew007s]

Great to see the little gems you've thrown in between the differences. The ducks and garden looks great. The country side looks beautiful. Thanks for spending the time on these videos Daniel.

[@flowerfairy1950]

Just 🧡 the Pollinator Garden

[@christeljulia]

Thank you, thank you! Your finale made me laugh, on a day when laughter was def needed.

[@cbm19601]

Those kittens are adorable!

[@surviving8316]

Your humour always has me chuckling away. Thank you 😀

[@peterkinda4983]

One of the favourite pass times of an Irish person is to out with people verbally, it also increases your social credit, if you get a good one on a lad, you never forget it

[@mellarius188]

Thank you for this lovely little chat. It seems to me that you have a writer’s voice. I enjoy the way you carefully consider your thoughts and phrasing, not to mention the beautiful productive garden in the background. All the best. From Melbourne, Australia.

[@lynnegunn3478]

Enjoyed this very much, most informative.😀

[@jobrown7647]

I think you will find some villages and towns in Scotland also sport colourfully painted houses and shops. Places that come to mind are Tobermory on Mull and Portree on Skye.

[@clairegibney6488]

Great video. I am originally from London but live in Dublin now. I now say grand (fine) and runners (trainers) etc. I love Ireland and I wish I moved years ago.

[@FennessyMusic]

Fun fact: Mayo (West Coast of Ireland) gets about 3 times as much rainfall annually than Dublin (East Coast)

[@aineconnolly8381]

Hi Mossy, the weather in the West of Ireland is very different to that in the East. It is significantly wetter in the West and as you go inland and there are more trees, you have the most amazing autumns. This autumn in Dublin has been spectacular.

[@LM43243]

Great video, and I must say, what a lovely backdrop you've got! Looks very Renaissance :)

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

I visited Ireland one spring for a little over a week. We went from Dublin, drove south, then west, then north to Galway, and back to Dublin. I made sure to pack plenty of rain gear. It rained, more of a misting, one evening in Galway and that was it for our entire visit. I was both thankful and somewhat disappointed. It is definitely a unique green. It might have something to do with the air that seemed just a bit clearer.

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

Everything looks so alive! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been offended by the f word either, but I like it when people use vocabulary to express themselves clearly. I greatly appreciate words and the feelings and ideas they express to connect us all to the human experience., F-ing included. I appreciate the way you express yourself and like listening to you. I love seeing your garden and animals. I would enjoy meeting some of your volunteers if they were in agreement.

[@CristinasaUK]

When my neighbour learned that my house will be rendered baby blue she was mortified. She did her best to discourage me by saying it looks in keeping with the street :) alas it is baby blue. I just love the colour.

[@esseelettronica8507]

I have been following you for a long time since the beginning of your move I never wrote to you even when you were very grieved by a major loss. But this time I wanted to write to you and tell you that you have an exceptional description of Ireland and the Irish. For the few times I have been to Ireland my thoughts on Ireland are the same as you have expressed. Greetings from Sicily.

[@kathleenphillips6445]

From California and so nice to know there are still places like the Ireland you describe. Seems hard to imagine only 5 million on the entire island.

[@XYZ-ib4go]

That song at the end, absolutely adorable!!! =D

[@drabireland]

Shocking - I'm going to speak honestly now. We don't mind if British people want to move to Ireland although house prices might go up for Irish people. Brexit was a huge mistake that hurts people even outside the UK, especially us Irish, prices have skyrocketed. We Irish people are very welcoming people, we are generous and kind, we just don't want to be looked down on, mistreated or treated as if we are stupid due to our kindness. Germans tend to think our kindness means we are naive or ignorant. I moved home to Ireland and went to West Cork with my husband and we weren't as welcomed there as you would be in the rest of the country. West Cork is full of 'Blown in's' a huge amount of British people and they tend to take over (go to Schull and Bantry if you don't believe me), we decided West Cork wasn't for us and moved to Sligo. People here are much friendlier and welcoming because they are from here and don't feel superior like West Corkers where the 'Blow in's' feel like they discovered it and own that part of the country. We appreciate modesty, humbleness and kindness. Non pushiness and a good sense of humour is very important. You, are admired and and well welcomed because you are a gentleman and very respectful and speak kindly of your neighbours and of Irish people. We Irish just want to get along, we want to be treated with respect and will show care for people if they show care for us too.

[@reesekolcow6136]

Love the term “blown ins”.

[@ardakolimsky7107]

Ssshhh now

[@ardakolimsky7107]

@@matthewbarry376 Ssshhhhh Mathew...

[@georgesahmad1790]

As a Palestinian, i can relate with everything you said. And I experienced the same thing in Ireland, regarding the kindness of the Irish people

[@georgesahmad1790]

@@matthewbarry376 I'm talking about my experience.

[@TheSecondSkin2]

Hello there in Mossy Bottom, great video as always. We actually get a beautiful autumn with wonderful colour changes over here on the East coast of Ireland. Think it may just be in the wild wonderful windswept west.

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

Well there are less trees in Connacht

[@netsyxx1137]

This is sweet and heartwarming.. thank u for speaking so beautifully about my homeland 💝💝

[@marieleopold1625]

Thanks 4 the vid Daniel...you're looking well! Those aerial shots of your patch of land are AMAZING! It really puts into perspective the H U G E amount of work you have put into the place in only 5 years...WELL DONE! The amount of self- organizing and discipline for surviving on your piece of land is something to be quite proud of indeed. If U R ever a wee bit 'down-in-the-dumps'...take a gander at a freeze frame drone shot of your place...it will put things back into perspective...that you are well-blessed indeed. :) Nice finishing tune!