South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2002 | We find the icons of Ireland strewn along its fascinating south coast: Waterford's much-loved crystal factory, the Kennedy family homestead, the Dunbrody Famine Ship, and Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses. After kissing the Blarney Stone, we visit elegant Muckross House. Then we savor the scenic charms of the Emerald Isle by driving the Ring of Kerry. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland
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[@IndianJone]

There is no other travel channel in KZbin or in TV that comes remotely close to the beautiful content offered in this channel

[@rext8949]

You never see Rick yawning do you? Always sharp, attentive and alert to his surroundings.A great traveler.

[@nachiketwattamwar9706]

Maybe its the video editing that helps!

[@Tianton1]

I jumped in the car last month and drove north from Dublin and followed the coast of the entire Island. Took 17 days and It was absolutely stunning. Often forget the landscapes we have at our doorstep. Kerry takes the title for my favourite country

[@doggydude4123]

I first start watching your show on PBS during my college years and it inspired me to want to travel. I was a broke college student back then and now after 2 years in my first real job, I can afford to travel. I plan to do at least one big vacation a year. I'm going to Ireland in late January!

[@HippyJohnWales]

How was your trip?

[@doggydude4123]

It was awesome! My buddy and I landed in Dublin and checked out the Guinness Brewery. We did a Ring of Kerry tour where they took us to small little towns (one which Charlie Chapman used to hang out). Saw the Cliffs of Moher and a guy proposing to his gf. Ireland is such a beautiful country.

[@HippyJohnWales]

Great to hear mate. Yes, Ireland is a beautiful Country.

[@glenturney4750]

@@doggydude4123: Guy proposed to his G.F? What did she SAY? 😂😂😂

[@doggydude4123]

@@glenturney4750 She said yes.

[@frankscales7295]

AS an irishman Rick you did a fine job showing the best of Ireland in 26mins, if any of you people visiting Ireland take time to visit Glasnervin Cemetery were you find a rich history of great irishman and women .

[@gavstain4928]

You've got a beautiful family mate. Together, you make this episode even more warm and great. Thanks for sharing this great video.

[@carladavis2802]

Beautiful country. I love the Irish people and their accent. Land of magic and leprechauns.

[@OrdinaryAviator]

A stunning country. So much greens in Ireland.

[@valeriewallander897]

I took the Rick Steves tour in Ireland 2011. It was spectacular. I can't wait to go back again someday. This video brings back such great memories. I highly recommend taking a Rick Steves tour if you're planning on visiting Europe.

[@jennifersimon1072]

I can't wait to return to beautiful Ireland. The ancient trees, water and stunning nature is magic! Nothing I have ever seen compares....❤

[@lifefan1]

Enormous love to Ireland from Azerbaijan❤🧡💛🇮🇪🇦🇿💚💙💜

[@seanleith5312]

Roman Empire, thousand years of stagnation, that's why it is called dark age. Imagine Roman Empire never existed, humankind would be much better better off today.

[@lifefan1]

@@seanleith5312 what?

[@kevinsheahan8379]

Don Herlihy’s discussion of the fort and Irish history at 16:11 is absolutely phenomenal. I want to go to Ireland just to hear him talk. I can see why Rick Steves included so much of him in this episode.

[@mariajesusfernandezsanchez8963]

Thank you for your lovely video, I love Ireland !

[@Bhuvann_7]

Rick always gives good and positive vibes

[@dashofred]

This video was made in early 2000's . The original Waterford Crystal is closed a long time now but has alternative in city centre which is very good. There is lots to do in Waterford including the new coastal greenway. Give yourself plenty of time and enjoy!

[@BoMwarriorVlog]

Sad to hear, but thank you for the update! 🙂

[@sonozaki0000]

Thank you for the update. I love watching his older videos because they're nostalgic and optimized for TV watching rather than internet, but the drawback is you never know how things have changed since the recording!

[@yvonneiversen8749]

Absolutely enjoy seeing Ireland once more. Thank you for the coverage.

[@emmamcdonald3410]

rip

[@birgittaandersson9788]

Love Ireland❤So amazing❤

[@kimberlyhugodebang2807]

Birgitta Andersson wow nice country

[@jaclynrichmond1049]

The man at the fort is a great story teller, very soothing to listen to him tell Ireland's history.

[@glenvalley4326]

Ireland the beautiful, green, and misty isle !!!

[@saciidcumar9534]

ireland.always peautiful country with full of water.god save ireland.ameen

[@eoinleen1]

"Nostalgic for the smell of a good turf fire". I have to say I have no nostalgia for footing turf...neither does my back. Great episode Rick!

[@TheTheirishlad]

Hi Rick & thank you for presenting my country in such a beautiful manner. I trust you & your family enjoyed your time, the people & all that we have to offer. Michael.

[@coreygrua3271]

Some of my own ancestors hail from this part of the isle. I’m so grateful for this chance to visit it via another great video. Thanks Rick!

[@Fred-lb5jp]

What a wonderful childhood your children have , you are great parents!

[@jo_ella3408]

Tomorrow will be a year since I visited Ireland, and watching this makes me so nostalgic & homesick for this beautiful country! We also toured most of these places, and stayed for almost a week in Dunmore East, which is 20 min from Waterford. It has a gorgeous cliff walk, and you can see Hook lighthouse from there. I want to go back someday with the rest of my family so they can experience it too! 💚

[@lovieperkins]

Jo_Ella was it the Cromwell story of “ hook or by crook ?”....

[@pj595]

Did you go to Jaybees for cake!!

[@jo_ella3408]

@@pj595 Yes, their lemon drizzle cake is amazing! Are you from that area?

[@pj595]

@@jo_ella3408 I lived there for just over 2 years. My friends make the lemon drizzle cake, and in fact in 2018 I took over making the lemon drizzle for several months when they were really busy with other stuff!! Small world :-)

[@jo_ella3408]

@@pj595 Wow it sure is! 🙂

[@KìŧŧyDąrlìng2024]

Rick Steve is one of the great travel guides, who's full of info. And I'm sure he know's more about the plight then he lets on on his video's. He is of Irish heritage after all, to my knowledge. One of the few guide's to bring you the peoples real everyday lives, heritage, history, pride, and country's natural beauty's. Just before watching this video, I watched another. Can't even tell you how offended I was from that video. Narrator was English, miss informed, horrible pronunciation of Gaelic and emphasized more on the English nobles that colonized and took over the lives of the Irish, then of the truth of the hearts of real Irish people. Rick Steve gives a good look at real cultural life in the places we like to travel, I am very thankful for it. It is good to read that many of you commenting know true Irish history, but this is a travel video after all. I for one, think this video gives the best of both beauty and truth. Huge fan, Rick Steves! I'll see if I can go back and get the name of that video, and reply it's name.

[@KìŧŧyDąrlìng2024]

"Ireland (Europe) Vacation Travel Video Guide", by Exposa Travel

[@KìŧŧyDąrlìng2024]

"Ireland (Europe) Vacation Travel Video Guide", by Exposa Travel

[@Temptation666]

I'm pretty sure Rick is of Norwegian descent not Irish. His WIFE is Irish descendent, and of cause so are his kids

[@ahmedmh3156]

Are you Irish, can I contact you?

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

Rick Steve's, is primarily of Norwegian ancestry. He may carry some Irish DNA, but i have heard him mention his Norwegian roots, on one or two occasions, via tv. His ex wife Anne, as he makes mention of within this video, is of Irish ancestry. They have 2 children, a daughter and a son. Their son, is also involved in the travel industry. I believe he's also doing travel or tour guide vlogs, etc;. He's very good, just like his Father & if interested, you can find out his name and check him out.

[@ciaran6309]

Peat also known locally as TURF . I love the smell of it. Families used to make a day out of digging turf.some still do.

[@madelinevasquez1627]

Love Ireland❤So amazing❤

[@hanifbashir745]

Million thanks...God bless sweet Ireland

[@smasher.338]

Most beautiful country in the world.

[@daisypeters3216]

I utterly agree with you ! Ireland is my heart country, and I wasn't born there.😘💖🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍☘☘☘

[@lovieperkins]

True but too cold !

[@fraser_mr2009]

agreed

[@dukadarodear2176]

I'm Irish but for beauty on a massive scale it's hard to beat Scotland - unless you go to New Zealand.

[@leticialimon4900]

@@daisypeters3216 bo b

[@DiscoveringDestinations]

Really beautiful and well done video. Ireland is a special place !!!

[@rext8949]

Great travellogue as usual .Ireland is a lovely country with a history at odds with its beauty .It's been a long struggle for the people of the country for freedom. I really appreciate the photography which is excellent without being intrusive or apparent , captures the beauty of the place very effectively. Rick I suppose has to sit up late in night doing his homework , mugging up his lines for the next day . It's back to school for him .

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

I have to say what a brilliant documentary, Thank you Steve. We look forward to following your travel highlights.

[@supriya15wildlife]

Namaste 🙏🏻 Such a beautiful Country ....loved the video very much, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi

[@annbush1826]

all the way from the Florida Space Coast in August, 2021! In August, 1971 we took our three children in a rented Morris Minor through this exquisite historic country. Remembering the Cliffs of Mohr and the Killarney stone, the soft speech of the people and the GREEN beauty . Rick has captured it all. (Read Woodham Smith’s “The Great Hunger.”)

[@CamilaCazo]

I love Ireland, I am brazilian but I lived in Du lin 2 years and everything was wonderful. I'll back asap 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 thanks for share it

[@michaeljamestalbot5264]

A wonderful film. Great memories for me. For I have visited New Ross, Muckross House, The Blarney Stone and driven the 'Ring of Kerry.'

[@laeequenadvi4746]

Rick Steves' Europe videos are informative and unique. Thanks Rick

[@Eduardu_1]

I'm enjoying this videos a lot! stunning country! Congratulations for this job!

[@veronicaleung8703]

I really enjoyed the two videos of southern Ireland & the Highlands of scotland. I have visited both places. Beautiful scenery. Very friendly people. I worked in both places. The locals were very warm and friendly. Brilliant videos.

[@veronicaleung8703]

Well done rick!!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Veronica

[@TheTriplelman]

how charming and historical, Ive got to go there!

[@rebekahhakeber5093]

I’m Irish. We’ve managed to trace back to Waterford which is why i am watching this. Only 1 brother left Ireland for America. The other 5 remained in Ireland. Makes me wonder if I have relatives still there. I ended up marrying an Irish man from Dublin a Kelly lol. Pure chance ? Who knows. My grandpa desperately wanted to return to Ireland before he died but never made it. One day I will make it to Ireland for him.

[@RKrk-jj2li]

I'm an American with Irish blood too. Can trace one side to Waterford, the other side is from a different part of the island. May I ask why you have the Hebrew letters? Is it a tribe of Dan thing?

[@noelmoran5725]

Rebekeh,ur very welcome to Ireland,all Irish Americans/ Americans please keep coming to Ireland.

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

If only 1 left Ireland, then yeah, it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to work out you would have relatives there - but please, don't come back if you're that thick.

[@RobertLock1978]

Wait, are you Irish, or Yid?

[@A2N086]

@@dominiccrimmings6925 well for arguments sake, lets take the probability that her father, perhaps was in his 70s, he could have had brothers who were older. They could have joined WWII, throwing large assumptions. Possibly, none fathered children. Possibly if they were sisters, married, and then themselves moved to another country. Statistically speaking, the chances are slim that any of the above happened, but who knows. So, dense? No, unsure? Yes.

[@deetrvl4life875]

Incredible amazing green! And lovely people.

[@jamesverner2812]

I was born in Northern Irland but am knowledgeable of Cobh, Cork, and other parts of the country. Notalgic, indeed, to watch Rick and listen to his story.

[@onlybosslion9267]

All very beautiful. It’s very easy to enjoy these tours and feel the love of Ireland , Wales , Scotland, and England , I am a product of all 4 Countries. All are magical! Thank You for sharing .

[@Nautilus1972]

Ladies' view. in Killarney, is the most beautiful sight in Ireland and I've been all over it.

[@neff6653]

Conor’s pass north of Dingle in Kerry is far more beautiful 😊

[@nancyhobson9710]

Ireland: beautiful at any time.

[@pmd44224]

Two points of interest overlooked. Waterford: The Times Square New Years crystal ball is made in the Waterford Glass Factory. Cobh: There's a monument there to Annie Moore and her 2 little brothers, and a duplicate at Ellis Island. The three were the first immigrants to set foot on Ellis Island in 1892.

[@stevedl3150]

I`m English, and I love Ireland. I once lived in Kilkenny and whilst there explored practically the whole Country. Its a beautiful place that one should not leave un-visited whilst on life`s sojourn. I would urge anyone visiting Western Europe not to omit it. It is an exceptionally rare place. It would not broke well with me to think that I might have seen Ireland already for the last time. I want to go again.... But I shall always want to go again. Apart from that, it produces the best damn Whiskey in the world - closely followed by Scotland. Here`s to Ireland.

[@doodlebaker]

Steve DL snap! I too am English and once lived in Kilkenny (1990 to 1995)

[@glenturney4750]

I was in Kilarney in '08. Loved the Kilarney Castle and Muck Ross House. Visited the old Abbey there, was so fascinating learning the history. ☺

[@Kitiwake]

Whiskey is bad for your liver.

[@ramsg9988]

Havha ha! when you say Irish Whiskey is the best, I learned you are bullshitting!

[@joetjoebie60]

Yes, that sounds inspiring, Steve DL. I've been on holiday in Ireland, Fanore on the West Coast Galway I believe. It was the year 1989. And now, 20 years later, I want to go and visit Ireland again, the Atlantic Ocean's coast, and explore it, for a home to live one day and grow old. There's magic in the air, the land, the water and the fires in woodstoves. I remember visiting a pub and at 12 pm the National Anthem was sung, with us all standing up with our hand on our heart. Very touching.

[@geofo60]

Wonderful video showing the beauty that is Ireland, its history & its people. Yes it is several years old but it captures the magic. My regret is although married for almost forty years to an incredible woman whose family came from Tipperary ( they go back generations to the days of the Huguenots & probably before), is that I have never had the opportunity to visit, maybe one day ? Ahh, the forty shades of green - stunning.

[@finbarrcoffey8059]

please look up a Road Not taken Ireland Utube Beautiful Scenery Enjoy share with your friends and family

[@sheldeendawson7914]

This is one of the best travel commentators. He makes it so interesting and personal.

[@36isnotold]

I want to see that Waterford crystal plant...that tour looks simply amazing. *edit* the ending bloopers of Rick walking and stumbling had me laughing out loud. That was cute.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Stacy

[@lakhvindersingh6250]

Hello Stacy 🌹🌷

[@robertbarry328]

Best country in the world. Great people. Stunning country side. Luckily I am Irish and from waterford. Robert Barry

[@DavidGloyne-vf9sv]

I'm English and absolutely love Ireland, best country in the world. My sister is married to an Irishman and lives just outside of Dublin been going over very year for the past thirty years.

[@elasoquerpaz5834]

Oh my God 😱😱😱. This country is incredible, it's so wonderful 😍💖. I'm Brazilian and I want very to know Waterford. I wish do English course in this country. I'm in love 💞😍💖.

[@furadice973]

It's a very historic city. It's not big, its more like a big town. It has a history of being forgotten because of its links to the English and Bonapartes. It has a nice surrounding and a friendly community. It was an important port but no more.

[@dermotodwyer3368]

I'm Irish you are most welcome to our country 😉🤗🤝

[@bernalsilva]

Your travel shows are the best by far. I've checked out the other travel shows, and you are head and shoulder superior in your content and delivery. I always feel I'm there with you.

[@ElizabethG.Coddington]

Traveling from Waterford to the Ring of Kerry offers a memorable adventure through Ireland's diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and cultural treasures, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and scenic delights along the way.

[@andreewert1142]

As always, great images...great drone aerial footage, from back in 2014

[@Loracanne]

Delighted to see my local village of Blarney, Co.Cork featured...shame you didn't spend any time talking about the stunning gardens though with its Dolmen Stone, Waterfall, Caves, Fairy Garden, Lake and beautiful Rose Garden. Great video though...very impressively produced and edited :)

[@unhealingwithsandy]

I'm American but my ancestors are from Ireland, Scotland and England. I always wondered why they left such beauty, now that I'm an adult I understand. I still long to go there.

[@ashlyansalam]

God Bless Ireland.

[@glenturney4750]

God bless the Republic of Ireland. 😁

[@aleksdanuta4607]

Napisz kiedy przyjedziesz

[@turbocharged0611]

God bless my toilet after I eat haggis 🤮 😂

[@glenturney4750]

GREAT presentation! Really enjoy watching your vids. Visited Ireland in 2008 near Single for 2 weeks. Had a blast exploring. Amazing history and sites. Ancestors came from there. I miss being there. Hopefully, one day get to go back to visit? Really amazing castles and stories. REAL Guinness beer! 🍺😁 GREAT pubs and people. 👍😁👌

[@michaelkavanagh1645]

Thanks Rick...usually got your advise before heading into Spain or Slovenia, never thought about your appreciation of Ireland. Good report.. were all down to 5km each way, which in a sense makes us all grateful of our country...

[@billybergendahl3515]

Many years ago I enjoyed watching Rick Steeves' travel programs on PBS.

[@ysteinlangaker4730]

Very nice and serious presentation of this wonderful island! Thank you! 😍

[@bananband916]

I like this. It evokes a lot of memories because I lived for several years in Ireland

[@Pocockable]

I've been to a number of the places covered in the video. I especially love the Wicklow Mountains and the west coast. I was hoping this video would cover the Beara Peninsula, because I've walked its whole circumference and it's breathtaking!

[@patrickross9889]

Excellent Video of Ireland I love Waterford Cystle I have it in my Hutch in The Living Room

[@marytormey4522]

Hi love rick steves tv shows ,they are entertaing as well as educational ,like his guide books too ,thanks for sharing ,

[@janetsides901]

My great,great great grandparents left Ireland in 1845 and came to America. John and Mary McEvoy, I will someday get to Ireland.

[@garyroberts3859]

It’s the greenest, greenest land and has the best golf links I’ve played...the wonderful Waterville in the Sth. West (from Australia)

[@mamachingchannel8848]

God bless 🇮🇪 love it watching from japan 🇯🇵

[@MrDavidato]

amazing landscapes

[@glenturney4750]

Amazing country and people. I LOVE Ireland. ☺

[@yourpet-ourcare9430]

truly beautiful country. Love it.

[@obispo4214]

My grandfather, one of ten children, left from Queensland in May 1892 , at age 21, and arrived at Ellis island. In 2016 I visited his hometown of kilmihil and great grandfathers and others grave. Seems like ancient history until you visit.

[@raymondlawson8914]

Smiles and charm. I want to go there

[@TravelNut72]

I've done all this area on a tour guided trip it was amazing seeing all the highlights including the Guinness Building and so much more.

[@stephanierobinson6475]

I went to Glendalough in March this year and it was absolutely beautiful! I felt a great sense of peace and tranquility there it was almost spiritual, I would love to go back there and spend more time. 🥰

[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

Whenever I travel i always get a guide to stay with me the whole time because I don't want to be alone in a new place not knowing what to do or where to stay or eat and I've always had a great time because the guide always wants to do interesting things and stay in places with good food and stuff to do.

[@oksanamiroshnikova8124]

Cool!!!!!! Love Ireland !!!!!

[@marieroberts3821]

I am Irish, german, welsh, scottish, and british. I love Ireland, dying to go to Ireland, but can't afford and no passport.

[@dublinthebest]

Welsh, Scottish and British??The Welsh and Scots are part of Great Britain Marie, which makes them British. Unlike here in the Republic of Ireland which is not part of Great Britain, save for six counties in Northern Ireland which is still part of the United Kingdom, albeit disputed. But that's another long story...

[@aliadel9578]

From the country of civilizations Babylon. From Iraq (I love you Ireland) 😍

[@RKrk-jj2li]

What's happening!

[@MrRugbylane]

Back at you Iraq (the only country that makes Ireland look like a new country!)

[@aliadel9578]

Stephen Lane Are you Irish?

[@MrRugbylane]

@@aliadel9578 yes Ali I am. Lived here all my life. My ancestors include Vikings from the 1000 years ago, Normans from 900 years ago and French Heugenots from 300 years ago.

[@aliadel9578]

Stephen Lane You mean that in Ireland there are three different races ..?

[@mubashirkarim7039]

Europe is rich of history and Greenery. I Love it.

[@doctorkhan9884]

I really hope and of course a big hope of my life being one day in Ireland....

[@MountainsAffair]

I am living in ireland for a year now, and I am still watching these episodes over and over again and I belive you were the luckiest traveler who got that much sun🤣 otherwise its rain rain and rain

[@saad83]

What a video.... what I really miss is the burning turf smell :) Miss my beloved Ireland :(

[@rosemaryjonston8529]

Ireland.. absolutely beautiful 🍀🍀🍀🍀💕💕😊

[@hildaeusebio1367]

Thanks sir for sharing the nice view have anice day sir

[@arleneflanagan5817]

I cannot imagine that Thomas Francis Meagher was not even mentioned when touring Waterford. Read the Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan for the horrible way the English treated the Irish people for centuries - but especially during the famine.

[@abirbiswas671]

Rick steve for me : he is the best gentleman i have ever seen ❤️..

[@tunchsabo4986]

I LOVE YOUR SHOW 👍GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOO 😇

[@anndeakin1508]

The ring of Kerry was a great adventure walking and hiking and viewing Waterford works great views and village drinks.Stayed in 1980s then Drive to Drogreda a family home for granddad Elkin..loved the Trip.1969s and 1980s too.Ann Deakin 27/1/2021

[@daisypeters3216]

Cead mile failte!!! Ireland is my heart country !!😘💖🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍☘☘☘

[@akodito6809]

Wooohooooo!!!!! 🇨🇮☘️💚

[@susanatorresbelda1897]

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[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Daisy

[@daisypeters3216]

@@Thomasfrohwitter Failte, Thomas!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

@@daisypeters3216 it's nice to hear from you, how are you enjoying your spare time?

[@vibhorthakur463]

Rick... your videos are stupendous. I am your regular spectator and big fan of your Europe series. God bless to your channel.. lots of love from India ,,

[@arnaldoferreira1560]

Hello, Rick, I enjoy very much yours travelers over Europe. "Brazil 2020".

[@anadefatimasilva1930]

God bless Ireland, such a beautiful place!! Thanks for this video. All the best 👍

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Ana

[@nancyyonce2906]

LOVED YOUR VIDEO. I WILL NEVER GET TO IRELAND BUT I HAVE A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL CRYSTAL !!

[@ramizahmed461]

I love you Ireland forever

[@frankgordon8829]

I've been to Ireland many times and my ONE big memory is the unique smell of wonderful peat burning in a stove almost wherever I went in western Ireland.

[@janeknowles4635]

I’m of Irish Decent and proud of it!

[@vishnupriyatirupati5664]

Beautiful country...Thanx Steve for uploading this vdo 👌👌

[@monad8880]

@Rick Steves' You left out the most important facts about the "so called famine". Thanks for rectifying this information.