That's Your Busy Face? - Episode 3, 26th March - Bray to Howth

[@Digscomics]

Leap cards are superior because they have a picture of a frog on them. I mean TfL say "Oyster" but they don't commit.

[@PrograError]

but does the hong kong holds up? they got a _octopus_ network..

[@yascaoimhin]

Leap Cards are superior because they work all over Ireland

[@davidcollins9512]

And Wellington NZ has Snapper Cards, which has a fish shape on them.

[@shaunaisaJellyBean]

AsHalt the octopus card is superior in its function in that it works in car parks too

[@cjlong2052]

Japanese Tokyo Area cards are Suica, and have a penguin.

[@JCCC1609]

Guys I hate to make this emotional point, but Harry is the embodiment what you've started in the youth of Ireland and the UK, in the that there are kids like him who enjoy the trains just about the same amount that Geoff does but harry is considerably younger. If you don't realise it what 2 years ago and now are doing this is your legacy, this is what now what you guys will be remembered for, you're doing a good thing to keep the railways in the forefront of people's minds through these videos. Your doing great guys please don't stop with your conquest.

[@chuckyzzz]

Well said.

[@Silver_Turtle]

I must quite respectfully agree with your comment.

[@jonathanbaker3307]

Odds are I'll probably meet someone who says "I liked trains before it was cool." As a result of these series

[@Silver_Turtle]

I've been in love with trains since the 1950's [I be ancient].

[@SGMiner21]

@@jonathanbaker3307 you could say that's me, I'm 16 yet I have much preferred trains as a mode if transport since I was a little child (although it helps that it was one of the only modes of transport that didn't make me sick!) I had seen Geoff's video before All the Stations actually and from his videos from Londonist and "The secrets of the tube" but as I got older I have loved trains even more I think and things like this series definitely cement that (although I am from Wales not Ireland!) definitely well said it's evident that younger children love All the Stations and it's great to see!!

[@Normanabutler1]

And I want to give a shout out to Harry and his All The Stations Ireland sign!!! Awesome stuff 🚞 🇮🇪 😀👍

[@wycombedaz1]

Norman Butler well done to Harry

[@jwb_]

I live for Vicki's faces during these videos. By the end of the journey there will be so many gifs.

[@Daniel-yc8pz]

I live for Vicki's faeces

[@JeSuisRene]

@@Daniel-yc8pz You may have spelled the last word wrong...?

[@citrussausages5252]

Does anyone else get goosebumps in the intro - or just me

[@ILikeTransport]

I don't

[@grahamjonathan762]

I do, great big squishy ones

[@Tyler.i.81]

CitrusSausages just you I think

[@kartwood]

Totally agree. Goosebumps! So pleased they didn't change the theme!

[@Tyler.i.81]

CitrusSausages not sure about the goosebumps I just find the music really snazzy upbeat optimistic all rolling into one song although the instrumental they play at the end is really good to. They should play this music on the platform when the train is cancelled to make you feel optimistic and hopeful for a next train. Vicky a Geoff great double act cute pair great videos too. I catch trains a hell of a lot it can be frustrating at times but useful and fast.

[@6yjjk]

I remember Pearse from a course I got sent on back in the early 2000s. As you came in, there was a huge sign across the back wall: "PASSES MUST BE SHOWN" At some point after they'd put that up, they'd installed a train information display... which covered up the P.

[@simontay4851]

Haha!

[@businessbuilding1]

I just love that interaction with the young boy and his mom who were waiting for you on the DART platform for you. Just shows how many people you and your channel have connected with. Great work!

[@thespider2566]

Compliments to Vicki on her Irish pronunication - good job.

[@manusmacgearailt667]

way better than Geoff's pronunciation - they should have an extra video translating the real meanings of the Irish station names i.e Seanchill = Sean Chille = old church.

[@jjandkaz2955]

Seriously, Kudos to your music creator, the incidental music on this journey really adds to the enjoyment.

[@JA-qs1ug]

The stations renamed in 1966 after the executed leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916 are: Pearse Station (after Padraig and William Pearse; formerly Westland Row) Connolly Station (James Connolly, formerly Amiens Street) Heuston Station (Seán Heuston, formerly Kingsbridge) Cork Kent Station (Thomas Kent) Limerick Colbert Station (Con Colbert) Dun Laoghaire Mallin Station (Michael Mallin) Waterford Plunkett Station (Joseph Plunkett) Galway Ceannt Station (Eamonn Ceannt) Dundalk Clarke Station (Thomas Clarke) Drogheda MacBride Station (John MacBride) Sligo MacDiarmada Station (Seán MacDiarmada) Bray Daly Station (Edward Daly) Wexford O’Hanrahan Station (Michael O’Hanrahan) Kilkenny MacDonagh Station (Thomas MacDonagh) Tralee Casement Station (Roger Casement)

[@arwelp]

First time I visited Dublin, in 1982, I was a little uncertain of my directions up the river and asked an old man the way to Heuston Station, and got the reply “Sure, now, d’ye mean Kingsbridge or Amiens Street?”. It was only because I’d been to Connolly earlier that morning that I’d noticed it was on Amiens Street!

[@kdean9537]

✔ Wonderful! I bet you guys made that young gentleman Harry's day, great memories for him...that was really well done! 👍 Love Vicki's scarf! ...take care...lots of love 💖

[@benbielenberg853]

Bang on time as per usual! And the leap card is available in every Irish city and donegal strangely enough.

[@hhgttg69]

are all stations in Ireland disability accessible?

[@cathyconnelly4616]

Does that include Kilkenny city?

[@traintastictrains3632]

I think it’s used for any public transport

[@gerard5705]

@@hhgttg69 Not all are, some of the smaller stations would have issues, and sometimes "access" is in one direction only. There might not awlays be a Lift to get to the opposite playform.

[@hhgttg69]

@@gerard5705 thank you for that. bit disappointing to hear

[@squarewheelsorguk]

Love the sound of DC traction at 15:00 :)

[@immersionirl]

@Winter snow 1500v DC

[@elwisuntemp7199]

It’s the best isn’t it

[@kikivoorburg]

This upload just made my weekend a little bit better!

[@angusgtw]

Mine too!

[@Jobother]

Harry single handedly makes me want to be a parent holy shit. That was so cute

[@christopherbolander2596]

I don't know why I love these videos so much. My only experience with the UK & Ireland is changing planes once at Heathrow and flying over the Emerald Isle on my way back to the US. Geoff's nerdiness (born of true enthusiasm for trains) is absolutely endearing; Vicki's very subtle eye rolling and head shaking at Geoff make me laugh out loud. In short, I love them both! From the real people they meet along the way to the small bits of small "h" history along the way - all coupled with beautiful imagery, have led me to my greatest binge-watch ever. And those least used stations ... sigh! So wistful!

[@oldtechnobodycaresabout]

Maybe you should come and experience it for yourself

[@sebn-mk1gc]

Is it just me or the part at Seapoint station brought a tear to my eye. Geoff and Vicki are such lovely people.

[@moviesireland]

There's a transport museum in Howth that I think you'd like. Also if you like castles, theres a great one near Malahide Dart station.

[@garryhammond7616]

Well done Harry and mum Pam of course. Put a smile on my face this morning :) Enjoying this journey very much well done to Vicky Geoff and Will of course for some great editing. Tick.

[@johncostello5869]

The scenery from Wexford to Bray is STUNNING. I love taking that journey. I grew up in Bray and have ALWAYS appreciated the abundance of natural beauty all around. Bray beach, the Cliff Walk and Bray Head were all like our back garden as kids and we had a great time climbing and exploring and, in later years, cycling down Bray Head. From the Cross. ALL THE WAY DOWN! Great fun!

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

Absolutely incredible content this go around -so much fun to watch. Your video skills are remarkable in telling the story. Vicki’s stage presence is spot on (!!) Looking forward for tomorrow's episode

[@Andrew-jv7tc]

I took the DART to Howth last year on St. Patrick's Day to do the cliff walk. It's a splendid trip that takes less than half a day. It's a 25-30 minute train ride from Dublin Tara Street (leaving every half hour at least) and then a 2-hour hike along some gorgeous cliffs in Howth. It's an easy hike and it feels like you're at the edge of the world. Then just hop on the train back to Dublin. Highly recommended for anyone who has a short stay in the city. Also, I never went to any national rail stations (except for St. Pancras to catch the Eurostar) the one time I visited the UK, so it's great to see stations I stopped at in Ireland on my one trip there on All The Stations. Keep it up, Geoff and Vicky!

[@davekirwin]

Dan was great and informative, Harry was enthusiastic and positive. Busy face - lol. End of line - tick. Seagull - tick. Nice drone shots too.

[@ninjagoggles]

Awwww!! I love you both! And damn, this is making me miss Ireland & you're not even to the places I knew well... can't wait for Cork!

[@MarkGraham88]

Really enjoying these videos,love all the interesting little facts! Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@EuroDC1990]

So we're only on video 2 of trains but what strikes me is how well designed things seem. The interiors seem well suited to their use, seats look to be aligned to windows and have plenty of room, everything looks very clean and minimalist. I think the UK could maybe learn a thing or two!

[@joannegray5138]

That brings back memories. I holidayed in Ireland (my ancestral home) about 15 years ago and went all over on the Dart. Beautiful country, wonderful people ❤

[@whackingbadge]

I loved the scenery at Bray Head, reminded me of Glasgow.. It's also great to see enthusiasm from a young railway enthusiast!!

[@AdamMcCarthy74]

Good to see you guys got to experience the joys of a wild group of loud Spanish students. The bane of many regular commuters in Ireland in Spring/Summer :)

[@chrishewitt4220]

Must see videos! Love it. Beautiful couple, beautiful scenery

[@gjermundhigraff7789]

I get flashbacks from my one experience with trains in Ireland... Which was from Malahide to Lansdowne Rd and back.

[@MadCatPerson1977]

FUN FACT: There is no such thing as a 'seagull'. Sure, there are lots of species of gulls, some that live by the sea and some inland but none of them have the word 'sea' in their species name. :) But the ones by the sea are still huge and nothing of what I have said stops them from stealing your chips.

[@rosiefay7283]

So what? We usually refer to animals by something different from their species names. And anyway I see nothing wrong with saying seagulls and not pretending to be talking about just one species.

[@mikebe2090]

Err he did say fun fact ‘fun’

[@DavidChapmanAZ]

I like the way you have taken the original music theme and built upon it for this series. Nice job and props to the music department.

[@LukeAlfordUKsteam]

If vickys shoe size goes up, all your measurements will be sabotaged

[@manusmacgearailt667]

Salthill and Monkstown at 9:27 - never thought they would film my local station that I use travelling to school.

[@grahameferguson7013]

I could binge watch this show. Can't wait for the next episode. It can't come quick enough.

[@hudson7354]

These two combine superbly. Love these vids.

[@dwggladwin]

Another awesome video! Keep up the amazing work team!!!

[@nickcline6594]

Really do enjoy “Vicki Explores”. It adds a whole new feeling to the videos

[@danielo6546]

loved seeing all the shots of bray

[@toyotaprius79]

Aww man, while you guys were at Howth I was hoping you'll mention the Hill of Howth tram. A circular route around the peninsula meeting at sutton end to end with electric double decker trams. Near Howth station is the grounds to Howth castle where inside you can find the Irish Transport Museum. It's quite very small and sorry looking but they do a good job at preserving their vehicles including 2 trams there. One tram from Howth resides in preservation in England and another in California. Look up the short film _'Once Upon A Tram'_ tbh it makes me tear up each time.

[@andrewholloway231]

Wow, the pre-title sequence and the view of Bray is breathtaking. Well done, thank you.

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

There was once an electric tramway in Howth! Owned by the Great Northern Railway (of Ireland, naturally) it ran from Howth-Hill Of Howth. It closed in the fifties (and I think was the last tramway in Ireland before the LUAS was opened) and ran with open top double deckers, one of which, car 10, is preserved at the National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire. Back in the eighties, Car 10 was loaned to Blackpool and I rode it on an Illuminations Tour in 1985!

[@toyotaprius79]

Car No.2 is in Californian Orange Empire Railway Museum. And lets all not forget the wonderful documentary/love letter to the Howth line, _'Once Upon a Tram'._

[@elwisuntemp7199]

Would’ve loved to been in one of the Howth trams, they seemed to have such charm. I even made a school project on them including that Once Upon a Tram documentary.

[@anto687]

This is lovely, seeing my occasional commuter route in such a nice way! Looking forward to the rest of the episodes :)

[@tigga911]

waited all day for this

[@choo_choo_stew]

"You guys are everywhere you go you're always there" I'm not sure if it's just the Irish accent but to me she sounds pissed at you guys! Haha. Keep up the good work guys. 😊

[@martinpritchard4284]

Great work Vicki and Geoff and great to see a positive look at Ireland's railway network from a tourist/documentary point of view. Have started watching your travels since your journey has be put on the RTE news our national tv station. Keep up the great work :-)

[@conlethbyrne4809]

I could fall asleep 😴 wake up & know were I was without opening my eyes. I know there isn't many stations but when you catch it for ten years we all would. Of course one can catch the bus or drive & drive also. I recommend travelling on the dart for anyone who likes stunning views as the scenery between Dalkey to Bray is outstanding as Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland❤🇮🇪 👍

[@tarabuses]

You missed Tara Street station so will have to return?

[@DavidChapmanAZ]

Tara Street is assuming the Isle of Wight role for this trip.

[@gerrytierney6075]

And they missed Glasthule, Blackrock and Sydney Parade as well as everything between Connelly and Sutton! They all deserve their shout outs! While Seapoint might be the least used station, it' got the most loyal users having fought off constant threats of closure during the old CIE days. Go Harry!

[@tarabuses]

I don’t ’t mean that they didn’t show Tara Street station. They didn’t pass through it as you will see on the map. They walked from Pearse to Connolly in the video.

[@SGMiner21]

@@tarabuses I reckon they might do a video of just of the Dublin stations and in more detail

[@gerrytierney6075]

You are correct - this is a great excuse to have them come back and do Part 2! @@tarabuses

[@johnnyonezero2]

Vicky's Gaelge is coming along very well, I'm impressed!

[@jamesbutler6253]

Gaeilge ;)

[@EmmyGuitarxGirlBird]

Really enjoying this journey so far keep it up! 😃

[@aksie]

I live close to Howth! So exciting to see you guys pass my dart stop!

[@noyonb1483]

I lived in Bray for 10 years, great to see you explore. I used to take my dog up there. Glad you enjoyed your visit! Didn’t find you on KZbin until after Kickstarter otherwise I’d have adopted. Love the videos. Enjoy your adventure!! Just spotted you at Seapoint. My old school (Newpark) is a walk away and I used that most school days to get back to Bray (Including the day my friend tied my bag to the seat and I didn’t untie it in time so had an extra trip to Greystones 🥺)

[@tonyrenz6666]

Just really love all your videos guys,Feel like I know you both even though I've never met you!Keep up the great work!

[@crispyfrogs]

It just gets better and better.

[@massivley]

I cannot get enough of watching these videos

[@penaltygallery]

The previous two times I've visited Dublin I've seen a game of Bray Wanderers in the evening and caught the dart back after the match, the station is almost just opposite the ground. Happy memories.

[@craftybear4846]

Really enjoying this new series! Watching from Adelaide, South Australia.

[@delboy7039]

As we watch Lansdown Road sweep by, it's on TV with the Rugby game going on inside..!

[@seanralph]

D Vickers I was at that game today !!

[@celovity_747]

Yay! I remember taking the DART from Bray to Howth, it was long and good, it was packed though, Amazing video Geoff and Vicki, hope your having a great time in Ireland.

[@7renfeave]

soooo many good feelings with this video, I lived in Dublin for some time and I was EVERY DAY doing the whole line from Malahide to Bray and on weekends I used to go to Howth, unfortunately I didn´t film much of these days...so, I´ll try to get back there and rock on the line with my new camera, congrats for this videos, so awesome

[@leefergusson1957]

Great to follow this daily this time around as I only discovered Geoff and Vicki last year and their Allthestations journeys last year

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Hi Vicki & Geoff, I am thoroughly enjoying A.T.S Ireland 🇮🇪. Shout out to your new friend Harry.

[@darrenblois8495]

The keen eyed will note that you alighted at Pearse station and got back on at Connolly, thus bypassing Tara Street. Is that this year's Isle of Wight?

[@wintrwunderland]

No, it's this year's Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade, Ryde St John's Road, Smallbrook Junction, Brading, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin.

[@AllTheStations]

Tara Street? where's that? we've never heard of that station. :-D

[@SpudderRail]

@@AllTheStations it does exist: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Street_railway_station

[@gerard5705]

@@AllTheStations Between Pearse Station, where you go off to go to the Metro Publicity event, and Connolly where you resumed your journey to Howth. You also missed the Malihide branch of the DART, or are you doing that as part of the Belfast run, which might allow you go back and tick Tara Street

[@Ynysmydwr]

@@AllTheStations www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.34676&mlon=-6.25414&zoom=15#map=15/53.3482/-6.2520

[@CTCTraining1]

Great series. I wonder if we can start a crowd funding page for the next country and have it reach the goal before they get back :-)

[@tomsmith5584]

For those of us in the United States, you can pick up a copy of National Geographic Traveler book on Ireland at Barnes and Noble for less than $10. They are in the vestibule and on the bargain books shelf if you're interested. It's a great way to see what Geoff and Vicki are so excited about.

[@nevej9556]

Wow the camera work is really stunning in all the videos.👍👍 Great job!👍👍👍

[@LaurieWinkless]

Loving this series so far V & G 😊 are you planning to spend much time in Dundalk (my hometown!)? The station - Clarke Station - is really stunning & has been preserved & restored to its original design. Be sure to have a look around the tiny wee museum in the station & at the old junction box at the end of the platform. Lots of associated history too, as part of the Great Northern Railway (which I'm sure you already know all about!) Also there's a fantastic pub directly across the main entrance to the station - Kennedy's. If you have time, definitely pop in for a drink or some lunch (& tell the owner Eugene I said hello 😊)

[@AidanMmusic96]

My grandma was from Dundalk so I'd be interested to see the station too! Not been to Dundalk yet, and I'd like to change that!

[@riccardociman2673]

Beautiful Howth! Spent one day there walking the "cliffs"!

[@swiper1818]

Excellent Harry!!!

[@claret7110]

Howth is a lovely place, great little market just across from the station! We also had a lot of Spanish speaking tourists on the train from Dublin to howth!

[@arwelp]

And there’s a very nice restaurant on the quay, next to the harbourmasters’ office!

[@RichardWells1]

Another great video! More great background on the places you're visiting!

[@StuartClary]

Howth is lovely, we went there a few years ago and like your experience only one of us could pronounce the word Howth, and when we finally reached that tower the museum was closed too! Spent ages watching the seals in the harbour and when we asked the fish and chip shop if they had anything vegetarian they replied 'yeah chips'

[@paulelliott3220]

Nice to see you on the Dart and some cool shots Dalkey is a lovely place and has an amazing book festival every year I've ridden this hundreds of times ... lots of highlights on the route, I'm in Raheny Nice meeting in Seaport with Harry ✅ Some beautiful shots from Howth ... there's a Martello tower in Sutton Strand too

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! I'm surprised you didn't go to Howth Castle which also has a transport museum!

[@KentRailPhotography]

Great one! Loving it!

[@AlonsoRules]

I went to Howth when I visited Dublin. Its a beautiful place.

[@johnmccnj]

Looking at Vick's scarf - does she moonlight as a Time Lord?

[@princessperl3643]

The hourly train Derry to Belfast will be an amazing view from mussenden temple.

[@rogerwhittle2078]

You Guys are having way too much fun. This is supposed to be work! And did you know you were going to meet Harry and his mum? They were just too good to be true. And while we're at it, why does the hair on the back of my neck stand up when I hear the music? Music that is travelling to....anywhere and doing it at a train's pace. I am beginning to see Ireland in a different and exciting light - thanks guys.

[@jamesquaine6264]

Leap works on commuter rail in cork to and most buses in Ireland too

[@thomilsvlog4544]

Ah jeez, Booterstown at 11:36 - That brings up some memories there of getting soaked on the footbridge while heading to the German Embassy nearby...

[@harrytodhunter5078]

7PM is the best part of my day

[@TheDoctordonnanoble]

So weird but wonderful seeing my usual DART station(s) on this!!

[@stephendines1936]

Stunning views.

[@Flymochairman1]

Ta sin gu h-íontach air faicinn 's gu bheil ann an Éire a ta sibh-se! It's wonderful for us to see you both in Ireland. You said you'd try to get to Ireland at the end of the All The Stations UK and it's great to see you're on another adventure in Ireland. I've just caught up with you both today so I've got no catching up to do! All the best on your tour of the railways and interesting places in Ireland folks! (Sin thu fhèin a'Bhici, air do ìonnsachadh na cànan na h-Éirinn cúideachd. Maith thu, a'stòr!) [Edit: Grammar correction]

[@markerichannelly]

Aaagh it’s so surreal seeing Irish Rail on KZbin when you’re from Ireland 😂 absolutely love it! 😁 I can offer info on Castlerea (my parents are from), most of Dublin (I grew up near Santry) and Galway (Where I live) 😄 - also Vicki learning Irish is just brilliant 👌🏻 🇮🇪 absolutely love it 👍🏻

[@Joshyboy1928]

I'm so excited about this series! I love Ireland and have travelled around a bit on the trains there. Hoping you make a stop in wonderful Kilkenny, a place I know well.

[@Tyler.i.81]

Upbeat and optimistic theme tune is just the best they should play it on all trains or on platform when the trains are cancelled.

[@SyntheticWitch]

those old DART trains sound just like PEP stock! I love it!

[@gerardacronin334]

Can’t wait for Kent Station in my hometown, Cork! The curved design is a classic. They used it to film The Great Train Robbery (1968).

[@maxedww]

Yea, Kent is nice alright.

[@imaginox9]

I've noticed that Irish trains have inverted the door alarms, they use the doors closing tone for opening and the opening tone for closing !

[@ronanohagan9998]

Depends on the Irish Rail stock, they all have their own tones :)

[@imaginox9]

Yes it should depend ! It came to me because these tones have become some sort of European standard, slow beeping or alternating for opening, and fast beeping for closing (even if where I live, in Belgium, none of our trains have these tones. They simply have a continuous old fashioned buzzer for closing (or a synth of it on Desiro trains) and that's it) ;)

[@theeggsquidzidboi7324]

Leap Cards do work inside the short hop zone. (e.g. If you were to take the Commuter service from Connolly to Drogheda, you can use the Leap Card until Balbriggan.)

[@leonkernan]

Every time I click on these videos, you guys are there.

[@JLWestaz]

You said, "Fishing village right on the edge of the water." Do they ever build then inland? Fishing Village in the middle of Kansas. Funny!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Love this trip. Wanna go ride these trains!

[@rowanwood7832]

Loving the content!!!!!! Very pertinent ☺️

[@JISJ1964]

In that area you also have the Martello Tower that James Joyce writes about.

[@JISJ1964]

As I know it the A in Dalkey isn´t far back in the throat but in the mouth, in other words like it´s spelled.

[@jmkennedyie]

@@JISJ1964 'Tis a silent "l"... audio here: www.logainm.ie/ga/841

[@felixw19]

14:14 Ahhh Howth Junction & Donaghmede I used to live there

[@arwelp]

At Dun Laoghaire did you notice that the doors and windows on the building on the southbound platform are a few feet up in the air? That’s because they had to lower the track and the platforms when they electrified for the DART in the early 80s so they could get the wires under the bridge. I arrived in Ireland for the first time about a month after they’d severed the branch to the station at the old Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal, so we had to use rail replacement buses to Connolly :(