Small Irish beach town with unbeatable views | Ballybunion, Ireland ☘️🏖

[@aislingclardy4026]

Lovely video of my hometown guys 🙌 so glad you enjoyed it, even in the dead of winter. There are actually four beaches. The Ladies, Mens, Nuns and the Long Strand. When the church ruled the country women and children had to go to the Ladies, Men to the Men’s and Nuns use the Nuns Beach which is where the Virgin Rock is - these days due to cliff erosion you need to climb down there using the rope, and you have to get off the beach before the tide comes back in.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks for sharing this Aisling 👏🤩. We tend to skip sharing the historical content in our travel videos since most folks cover that, but SUPER helpful when it's added in the comments like this! Climbing down to Nuns Beach via that rope sounds like quite a workout 🤣, no wonder we never saw anyone on that beach even when the tide was low 🙈. So glad you enjoyed our video, means a ton ❤️.

[@jamesmccloskey7444]

The home of my family as well (thanks for sharing). Heading back for a visit in October.

[@deniseroney6315]

@@WanderingAimfully There are also dangerous 'rip tides' there so take extra care!

[@deniseroney6315]

Any idea how we viewed the beach over 50 years ago, tend to recall the fence and think we probably walked along that path. Saw no one on the ropes-if they were there then-or on the beach even! Stunning place I have never forgotten nor do I want too!!

[@katrinakarasad1536]

I absolutely loved your review, i was born there but left there over 35 years ago it was so nice to revisit all the places i remember , i cant wait to return one day 😊 katrina

[@CathalObrian]

Wow, this looks amazing! Might just have to check it out this weekend. Thanks, guys! 🙌😊

[@Maria-yl3sv]

That apartment is on my bucket list!! The views are such a dream 🤩 Ballybunion seems like the perfect place to settle down for a bit, to work and relax - at least in the off season. Also, yes, I too need that coat 🛍 It’s so colorful and fun, and actually looks quite warm for Ireland’s changing weather ☀️ ⛅️ ☁️ 🌧 ❄️

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe yep, such a perfect spot to relax and slow down! ❤️🧘‍♀️ And that cardigan is DEFINITELY nice and warm!

[@garyhutton2654]

Hiya , I loved your vid you can tell this isn't your firs time doing travel vids but the lovely feel was your enthusiasm and care shown throughout. Im from the north of our country the lady definitely looks Irish and you have Irish confidence to boot . The gentleman seems like a wonderful person also , Ireland is stunning to me . Thank you so much to you both i really enjoyed this , nice warm feeling ☘️

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Gary! We really appreciate it! ❤️

[@sarammendoza]

I'm LOVING these videos so much. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. They're inspiring, wholesome, and fun to watch ❤

[@WanderingAimfully]

WAHOO! Love to hear that, Sara 🥰🥳❤️. So happy you enjoy them and your comment means to the world to us, truly!

[@chantalireland]

Looks like a great place, can't wait it visit Ireland, I loved our time in England.

[@mariancostello1532]

Lovely video of Ballyb! I was queuing behind ye one morning at The Hatch! My son was sitting in one of the pods across the road waving over at me and Jason you spotted him and laughed! Hope you enjoyed your time in Ireland.

[@WanderingAimfully]

That's AMAZING Marian 👏👏. Thank you for saying hello here and that was an adorably cute moment with your son 💖. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to return to Ireland later this year to explore even more of it!

[@jessicabento8548]

Ireland looks amazing!

[@WanderingAimfully]

We 1000% agree! And, different places in Ireland feel/look so unique to one another 😍🇮🇪.

[@tcat7576]

A little story: That's Og's castle to the locals, after William Og Bunyan who was caretaker until the lands were confiscated for rebellion. Before I travelled to Ireland to play the links at Ballybunion (among other courses) on a southwest Ireland trip, I was researching the area and put a random picture of the castle I found online on my office desktop for inspiration through the days preceding. I didn't know the castle was in Ballybunion, I just liked the picture. After a sleep deprived flight into Shannon, we proceeded to make the trip to Ballybunion, stopping at the cliffs and sightseeing down the coast and across the ferry. Driving on the left side with zero sleep for 24 hours at this point was a bit of a challenge, and I hit a curbstone on the way into Ballybunion and dented the rim of the tire on the rental. While I waited for AAA my ex-wife (we travel together) walked into town to get a room for some dinner and SLEEP. When I awoke at Bernie's the next morning, I looked out the window at mothers walking their children to school in a beautiful little seaside town and there by the sea was the picture from my desktop - Og's Castle. That first bit of magic set the tone for the entire trip.

[@NuclearRicecake]

Such a beautiful town ❤

[@LisaParkesWildheart]

I’m really enjoying following your travels. Thanks for sharing with us and making us laugh 🙏🏻🥰

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thank you for coming along with us, Lisa! 😍👋

[@toasty4217]

It’s so nice to see my home town here up Kerry lads

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awww, yay! Thanks for watching!

[@josephheffernan2259]

Enjoyed the video’s of Kinsale & Ballybunion. I was surprised you followed the GPS for the drive , ideally you should have went via Killarney . You captured the essence of both towns, especially the on / off seasonality of Ballybunion , in the summer it is totally jointed & off season it is a ghost town. I live in Kinsale, so I am haunted. Interesting that you were driving a Toyota RAV4 plug-in. As you travel around and rent different cars, you could create car review video’s. Another oddity I noticed: your rental car from Dublin had Northern Ireland licence plates , I did not realise it was possible to do this as the UK is outside the EU … living & learning everyday 😂

[@barrymcphee5494]

My wife and daughter -- Americans with Irish/EU citizenship -- lived in Listowel for a year, (had to move to Cork City/Cobh to find work). Ballybunion is nice, yes. There's a nice jungle-jim it's over to the right. For kids looking over the cliff. You might see a seal sometime (live or dead, [sorry to say]).

[@erindetka7712]

Seashell scale! Yea! Thanks for the wonderful wrap up!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, thanks for enjoying our silliness, Erin! 🥰🤗

[@Anthony-oq9qc]

Lovely things to say of Ballybunion, thanks. hope yea return to live here

[@emmabroderick3237]

So happy you went to my home😊

[@sharoncaseyledwidge]

I love Ballybunion and I love the Marine!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Couldn't agree more, Sharon 🙌😍

[@gourmandisestime6023]

Thank you Jason and Caroline. Deeply touched by your comments and such a nice surprise. We both hope to see you again. Jean Pierre and Veronique

[@WanderingAimfully]

Amazing to hear from you Jean Pierre and Veronique! ❤️❤️❤️ That just made OUR day to read your comment! We hope to see you again in the future. Your special shop (and food) made our time in Ballybunion that much better. Hello from Colmar, France by the way! We're just here for a short week 😊.

[@patrickbrett1552]

Beautiful BallyB. Nice vid.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks so much, Patrick!

[@FinMeg]

Loved this vlog ❤

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awwww thanks! 🥰🥰

[@ggtoom]

Brilliant account of your stay in Ballyb. It was lovely meeting you both briefly. We had heard so much about ye from Siobhan. I have my eyes on that cardigan too 😊 We'll follow your travels from here on. Gráinne (Siobhans sis)

[@WanderingAimfully]

Gráinne 👋👋. Wonderful to get to meet you at the Marine that one morning too! We felt like we'd made it in the family that day 😂. Thank you so much for watching our video and we are so glad we did Ballyb proud ❤️. Hope to hear from you and that lovely sis of yours in other videos as we continue to travel Europe!

[@stinainsd]

Love the video and so excited you explored another section of Ireland! I’m with you Jason that baked goods are wonderful and life without would be dismal.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Baked goods = LIFE. 😇 So glad you enjoyed the video and we can't wait to see more of Ireland later this year 👋🇮🇪.

[@stinainsd]

@@WanderingAimfully just heard the love shack while arriving for a rugby match and felt your pain.

[@WanderingAimfully]

@@stinainsd Hahahah NOOOOOOO 😂

[@shannoncave]

Loved this! So beautiful in every way. I think that might be my dream destination! I'll skip guessing where you go next...you know, since I already know. LOL!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Proud of you for NOT spilling the travel beans , Shannon! 👀😅 Would love to see you make it to Ireland and visit some of these places. Put it on the bucket list and then make it happen (maybe even with that awesome daughter of yours??) 💖

[@deniseroney6315]

It is now 51 years since I visited Ballybunion and I have never forgotten the wonderful experience. It has actually grown in size since we were there, only remember a handful of shops, none of the lodges on the beach nor any of the caravans!? Definitely recall the rock where the sea was crashing through on that day! I recall Galway Bay, Bunratty castle, Limerick, a wonderful cruise along the Shannon river, oh and the fabulous Jetland ballroom just outside Limerick city-if I could live my life over I would travel as you two are-marvellous idea!! I hope you get to Englands amazing Lake District, also North & South Wales, so many stunning places across Great Britain, infact across the world, we are very blessed.

[@sarahthedog50]

Caroline, how does your hair look SO GOOD after weeks in Ireland? I've lived here for going on two years and the water here just absolutely wrecks my hair!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, the answer I (👨🏻‍🦲👋) was told to share, "very lucky genetics!" That, and a Dyson Airwrap, which is a magical invention Caroline found a year or so ago. Thank you for the compliment 🥰. (I'm also pretending you liked my lack of hair too 😅.)

[@sarahthedog50]

@@WanderingAimfully Of course re: lack of hair ;p

[@isabelmartins9233]

Another beautiful sharing of Ireland! Are you going to Italy next? Just from the ice cream footage. 🍦😁 Looking forward to enjoying your next part of the trip, and the packing update too. 😉

[@WanderingAimfully]

Ooooooh, the ice cream was the curveball that got most of you guessing Italy. It's NOT Italy, but it is gelato in the clips 😱🤔🍦. Excited to share more adventures in our next video (hopefully by the end of this week!)

[@Emma_Galbraith]

Folks, love your sense of humour or as they say here, “you’re great craic” I’m from County Down and got the giggles with your parade reaction 😂 been watching your business videos…amazing what you give away for free so can only imagine the value on WAIM Unlimited ( sadly don’t have the budget yet but will sometime lol ) Happy Travels looking forward to more fun and more rating scales…I give this video 🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰 castles with four walls 😂

[@WanderingAimfully]

10 🏰s???? WOW! 🤩😍🤣 The fact that we got a rating scale back as a comment means you WIN the day, Emma 👏👏. Seriously though, thanks for the comment, we are glad to be great fun! Please keep enjoying all the free content and if the timing is ever right for you to join WAIM, we will be ready with open arms! Until then, just happy to hear from ya and to share those tiny Irish parades with the rest of KZbin 😂❤️. Can't wait to come back and see more of Ireland later this year!

[@juliastewart6742]

When I was a teenager some years back😜my sister and her husband were managers of Ballybunion Golf Club, so I was there frequently. It’s a beautiful place and I would love to rent that Air B&B next time. Thank you, it was a walk down memory lane💚🧡

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awww yay, so glad you enjoyed it! We're actually heading back to BB in a month we loved it so much 😅😅😅.

[@Irish780]

I'm irish and have never been there u make me want to go 😆

[@WanderingAimfully]

Definitely make the trip!

[@noracollins5304]

I live in Ireland near ballybunion and if u goe back u need to go to the golf hotel and mcmuns but I love watching that people like it there but i was screaming when u called the Tintwistles recorders and we don't have music bc most people talk with there friends and I saw some of my friends in the background of the parade lol but that's all love u xo

[@carolinem557]

im surprised that the weather was lovely hope u enjoyed the beach!

[@EnsignInsights]

I don’t know if you’ve shared this before but what shampoo does Caroline use?? Especially while traveling! Your hair is so pretty! I’m in the market for a new shampoo and would love to find a good bar shampoo. And also, you have done such a good job with these travel videos! I always look forward to the next one!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hiii Sarah 👋. Okay, it IS Jason here answering, but that's because (for once) I can answer this question.... Whatever shampoo/conditioner we can find 🤣🙈. I think at this point, 3 months in, Caroline has tried 3-4 different types of hair products because you can't find the same ones everywhere and we can't carry a large amount of liquids as we travel 😬. So, there isn't ONE type, it's just hit or miss and I think in Ballybunion she found a good one! Will pass along the compliment AND assume you meant to say my hair looked luxurious and wonderful too 😘😅.

[@ciaranoconnor-2832]

nice video. my favorite place BallyB by the sea. is that man still selling Perry winkle, dillick on main st? (excuse spelling of seaweed )

[@jaredthompson3584]

Awesome travel log! Looking forward to watching your adventure throughout the year. Next location…hmm…Rothenburg ob derTauber, Germany? Out of curiosity and realizing the time of season may change your answer, how far out are you booking your Air B&Bs and and are you finding any availability issues?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hey hey again! Good guess on Germany 👀 we shall see! Great question on the Airbnb bookings. Originally, we wanted to be 3-6 months ahead of schedule, but we're finding the planning/booking/deciding is SO mentally taxing that we had to slow way down on that. Right now, we have stuff booked about 1-1.5 months ahead of time and that's it. Haven't had trouble finding great spots yet, but we know the summer gets suuuuuper busy here in Europe (plus this summer might be extra busy with all restrictions lifted). We're going to try to get June - September booked in the next few weeks to get back ahead if we can.

[@17RianaA]

Love this video! What a gorgeous Airbnb and cute town. Also that cardigan? Incredible! PS: What is Caroline's haircare routine because her hair is looking so stunning!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thank you so much, Riana 🥰! Hehe, I think everyone asking about Caroline's hair will be sad to know it's really just good genetics and a Dyson Airwrap 😂.

[@gallowglass2630]

That was a typical country parade in ireland always loads of tractors

[@WanderingAimfully]

SO MANY tractors 🚜🚜🚜. Honestly, it was lovely, and the perfect parade we'd probably never experience anywhere else. 😍

[@chloedowney8496]

We actually have 3 beachs, access to the the Nuns beach is on the cliffs

[@ciaranoconnor-2832]

Nuns? reverse, reverse!!

[@lisax23]

How much was the cardigan ? I love it x

[@natd3413]

The recorder footage is 👌🏻😂

[@WanderingAimfully]

OMG, RIGHT!?? We can't stop talking about the BMB and their majestic recorder playing 👏👏👏.

[@bloompath]

You two are the best! 😊Love your sense of humor, explainings (?sp) and you compliment each other so well. Thanks for taking us along on your travels, inspiring us, making us laugh AND realizing how important bakeries are for a life worth living...🍩🍰🧁

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awwwwww what a freakin LOVELY comment to read, Liz! 🥰🥰🥰 You are so welcome and we hope you enjoy the rest of our travels this year (and all the bakeries I find 👨🏻‍🦲👋🥐🥖🍪).

[@kathleencollins3368]

Unfortunately, the French bakery has closed. You should have also tried The following restaurants. They are always open on St Patrick’s & the season: Mc Munn’s, Teach de Broc & Kilcooly’s.

[@WanderingAimfully]

We heard the French bakery closed 😩. Glad that couple gets to retire after so many years creating confections for everyone!

[@ievamarija2100]

I loveee your trip vlogs, but I have to comment on the seashell rating. You both gave 8.5 of seashells, but only 7.5 seashells in the screen :D

[@WanderingAimfully]

hahahaha, how did I not catch that??? (this is Jason btw) That's hilarious. 🙈🙈🙈 Glad you enjoyed the video, will try to get my rating emojis correct next video 😉

[@gordontweston]

@@WanderingAimfully great review! I’m Going to travel across to it later in Spring thanks to your review. I noticed the one seashell short on screen and scrolled till I found Leva’s comment 😂

[@jaredthompson3584]

Jason, one more question, how is the Peak Design travel tripod? Is it living up to expectations? Worth the price tag? Any other tech items you have found better than expected or things you wish you brought? Thanks. Very nice filming and editing.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks for the kind words, Jared! 🥰 The Peak Design travel tripod is worth every penny for a few reasons: The compact packing ability, how lightweight it is, and the versatility it allows very quickly. I've owned 20+ tripods over the past 10 years and the Peak Design has been the best overall, hands-down. It's pricey FOR SURE, but it does a wonderful job. I'm filming every single clip you see on my iPhone 13 Pro Max and it's performing really well! I brought an Insta360go2 action cam and haven't used it once (luckily it's super small, so it's not a big deal). We record all audio using the RODE Wireless Go 2's and those have worked out swimmingly. Basically, all the stuff we link in the description is the stuff we use the most. Might make a video on our travel filming/podcasting kit soon if that would be of interest? 😊

[@jaredthompson3584]

Would love to see a video on your travel filming and podcast kit. Put me down for very interested. You may have me talked into the Peak Design tripod. It’s that price that causes pause, but it looks to be so light and compact. Also, thanks for mentioning your audio solution. I have been researching the rode wireless go 2’s as well, they look great. Hoping the range on them is good. Thanks for getting back with me on the tripod!

[@WanderingAimfully]

@@jaredthompson3584 You're very welcome! You won't be disappointed in the Peak tripod. I would buy one used on eBay if you can find one, you'll def save some money and the quality is so good it will save you some 💰. The Rode Wireless Go 2s have been perfect for us, but, we don't use them on the go much. Lots of good videos on the range though, seems super solid.

[@kevinh4921]

Shame you didn’t trek down to the nuns beach. It’s the best beach in Ballybunion.

[@conmacaodha5019]

Great video guys,if you get a chance check out Westport in mayo.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good to know! Thanks for the comment ❤️👍.

[@scottalthoff1164]

How was the pub session music?

[@timscott9228]

You don't mention the world class golf courses, or the three beaches ; womens beach, mens beach and the famous nuns beach a little further to the west.

[@erinaustin9968]

You guys are so full of charm and personality! Love watching your videos. I checked out the Airbnb link. $4000 in the off season for two weeks! Yikes!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awwww, thank you so much for the kind words Erin! And yeah, as I (Jason 👋) commented back to ya in our other video, the budget thing is so individual 😊. We're trying to balance out the year with some really incredible places and then some really affordable places (like in our video from The Netherlands and Lisbon 👍👍).

[@BeckyPoleninja]

So the reason it is called St Paddy's Day in Irleand etc and not Patty, is because Patrick is spelt Padraig in Irish

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good to know! 👏👏

[@imalunevans]

amazing, Jason drinks Guinness like Trump drinks water..lol....im calling Italy next...gelato, negronis....enjoy!

[@WanderingAimfully]

😅😅😅 Close on the Italy guess... our next stop is just across the water 🤔🍦. Great to see your name here Alooooooooon! 👋

[@dublingooner4012]

Has nobody noticed the graphic coloured only 7.5 shells, not 8.5? 😄

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hahahahah ooooooops!

[@emmabroderick3237]

The fairy door are all over ballybunion there's a man who makes them

[@mjw12345]

There a famous Golf Course there - many famous people like Chaplin, Clinton - there's a statue of Bill Clinton there (you likely wanted to avoid any controvery!), Tiger Woods visits often including this July.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, yep, we drove right by that statue a few times! Very funny 😆🤷.

[@veronicadredd22]

Americans go to random Irish beach town and do not wonder why there is a statue of Bill Clinton playing Golf.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hahaha, we kind of just skipped the statue of ole Bill swinging a golf club 🤷🤷‍♀️. The parade was WAYYY more fun anyway 😂.

[@juliastewart6742]

@@WanderingAimfully thanks for sparing me that sight of BC

[@tpofindia]

Bald Hritik Roshan !

[@WanderingAimfully]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@deniseroney6315]

huh?

[@eleanortwomey6131]

😅

[@rehanazharbutt7937]

Lovely video

[@rehanazharbutt7937]

I liked this video

[@rehanazharbutt7937]

Me saty in ireland 2008 to 2010 came back South Africa and 2013 again go ireland come back 2014 South Africa I v enjoy may life in Ireland beautiful country