Things you SHOULD NOT do while visiting IRELAND 🇮🇪

Planning on doing some Ireland Travel this year? Then this video is perfect for those planning their first trip. Find out from a local, things you SHOULD NOT do while travelling Ireland. The video includes things to do in Ireland, Irish hidden gems, tips on money & budget, Irish Slang & more.
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[@cbryce9243]

What a fun vdeo! Thank you! My grandfather was Irish, but I had no idea that the manners I learned and some of the phrases I use are from Ireland. Although I was raised in the US, all the manners you mentioned are the way I was raised. In the US, people often do not hold the door open for the next person and they try to get on an elevator before the people in the elevator disembark, which were two big No-Nos in my family. Q, do you know how accessibility is for people in wheelchairs and do you have Celiac safe, gluten free restaurants there? I look forward to watching more videos and getting in touch with that side of my family.

[@jububoobaroo67]

Someone I know had a wedding in Ireland, the brothers almost got stomped when they asked the bartender at a small pub to let them take a picture LOL

[@garethronan921]

We are not uk or British, but we do live in the British Isles

[@jububoobaroo67]

@garethronan921 thats a misnomer you live in the emerald isle, Britain is one island and it does not include Irish at all.

[@garethronan921]

@@jububoobaroo67 you do understand the British Isles, is a geographical term used to describe, Ireland, the UK and every other little island in the area surrounding them, being in the British Isles geographically does not make us British or part of the UK, just because Ireland on its own can be referred to as the emerald Isles because of our green grass and countryside, does not me Ireland is not in the British Isles.

[@onamuir4985]

Best experience in Ireland: We were driving slowly on a narrow country road looking for another road. Came to cross roads and a local walker. Asked for directions, explaining we were lost. Charming gent smiled and said, “You’re not lost, you’re in Ireland. “ Then he gave us brilliant directions. 🤗

[@marymary5494]

Or there is the classic. Driver ask for directions from a local. Local says”Well if I were heading there I wouldn’t be starting out from here. ☺️

[@thecrazyswede2495]

It's one of those shocking revelations - You end up at the water and realize that you are lost, and no matter which direction you strike out in, you'll end up at the water and still be lost. Then you decide to follow the water, and after having made the full circuit around the island... you're still lost. That's when you turn to prayer.🤯😇 cheers! /CS

[@darkquintet1047]

Right don't ask history! Ffks stop your bs. Remember this opinion is from herself and just who is she..nothing but a stranger!? The weather mostly sucks and no no 4 seasons in a day ..she is full of sht. Overcast cool rain just over or near to start except for the pdd week where its sunny and gets to a 'blistering' 66 degrees fahreinheit. Yes thats 'sweltering' to locals. Bytheway who where 'tips' a busdriver?! If YOU rent a car TAKE PHOTOS of vehicle when collecting it as on return theres been an epidemic of claims by company of damage, light scratch or so ..hundreds of $$€€£ they will say.

[@theDemocraticway]

I still like "you can’t get there from here"

[@cathiwim]

This was every enlightening. Thank you!

[@johnwest7993]

I'm an American of Irish heritage who went to an Irish pub in the USA where the entertainers were singing Irish drinking songs in English. I didn't think I'd ever heard any Irish drinking songs before, but I realized I knew most of the words before they sang them. They just kept popping into my head, seemingly out of nowhere. I found it very odd, and I mentioned it to my mother, who was slightly embarrassed to admit to me that when I was a baby she sang Irish drinking songs to me because she didn't know the words to any lullabies.

[@gwennzie]

😂

[@DiamondDee7622]

I'm sorry, but that is funny thanks for the laugh it's been a long day.

[@winterfell2650]

😂🤣

[@GoodOldErin]

😂👍 Lovely!

[@terriepehrson3103]

MAYBE YOU WERE THERE IN ANOTHER LIFE TIME. EDGAR CAYCE SPOKE OF IT A LOT AND HE SAID JESUS LIVED MANY LIVES BEFORE HE LIVED A PERFECT ONE. KZbin CHILDREN'S PAST LIVES.. 👍✌️🇺🇸

[@labattman]

My wife and I visited Ireland a little over a year ago. There is no picture, no movie or song and no way to describe what a beautiful place it is. The people are its greatest feature. Warm and friendly. Just beautiful.

[@mantis10_surf85]

Top of the morning to ya!

[@fmcm7715]

@@mantis10_surf85would you feck off out of that, you amadan.

[@judychellis7793]

felt had come home

[@MrsTindli]

I'm from the countryside of Switzerland and a few years ago I got overwhelmed by everything around me and had to get a break. So I decided to just leave and go to Ireland for a week. And when I was there, I discovered that the Irish have pretty much the same mentality as we do (swearing, caring for each other, sarcasm, food etc.). But in Switzerland you need to get to know the people better to get this kind of treatment. And this experience made me open up more to strangers when I got back home. And that's why I'll be forever grateful to the lovely people I met up there... 🙏❤

[@josephb2280]

3:26 I met an Irishman in Galway because we were both walking down a street the same way on opposite sides. After a short while he walked across the street towards me and said “Hello, mind if I walk with ya?” In the next few blocks we walked down together, I learned he was born in Ireland, had duel citizenship in the USA, and he told me tons about his favorite pubs, sights to see, and things to do! Everyone tells you the Irish are friendly but you don’t realize how true it is until you experience it! Haha

[@Live.Adventure.Travel]

To be honest, I never understood when people said we were friendly. I thought we were just normal, until I started travelling more. It’s the main thing I miss the most about home when abroad. The simple smile at a stranger

[@carmenfissenden2530]

It is largely why I acknowledge strangers at home in the village . Some look at you as if you a bit daft and many more smile and say hello . I think the problem as resulted from those who once lived in the city when moving to the village bring a siege mentally that sees walls built in front of their homes to resemble a castle . As somebody who has lived abroad , I no longer enjoy visiting the city because it’s too nosey . I can remember a time when colourful song birds graced our hedgerows and apart from Sunday summer evenings when half the country was returning from day trips to the coast came through the village , road traffic was less and we had more buses . Progress is not often an improvement and the future doesn’t seem at all attractive to young people looking to find a home to raise a family . The solution is valuing people - their opinions and engaging in dialogue with them . In short , the problem is society and it’s values and not the people . Too much self interest is devoted to the super wealthy and they represent the worse of all tastes it seems ha ha .

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

If that had been Dublin, he would have held a loaded syringe to your throat and asked for your money. 🤣 *dual

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Beautiful town Galway 👍

[@jensmith4005]

@@Live.Adventure.Travel Hello from the woods of Michigan, USA. My husband & I are currently planning a trip to Ireland I always smile, say "Hello" etc. if I catch someone's eye. I call it "sharing a smile." I will definitely fit in on this point.

[@alexhay7446]

As a native Irishman, I'd like to expand on this list with a few additional tips on what NOT to do in Ireland. 1. Murder 2. Theft 3. Assault 4. Arson 5. Drink driving Let me know if I missed any

[@ralphprice7365]

Adultery? ;)

[@alexhay7446]

@ralphprice7365 Yes definitely don't do that while visiting Ireland

[@AnnMiller-oe3it]

Alex u forgot Americans are not Irish we are displaced Irish! So don't tell natives ur irish!

[@user-ew6ie2ip4d]

Your a native Irish ..So tell me how is the fishing in Ireland are there any rules

[@lovesick351]

Rape

[@anastacha63]

I visited Ireland 10 years ago on my 50th birthday. I’m going back next month for my 60th. It was such an exciting time last time I was there. I’m very excited to visit again.

[@4june9140]

My late wife and I had two wonderful trips to Ireland, on one we ended up at a B&B in Galway Bay, The owners of the house were going away for the weekend but gave us a key and said we could use their bikes in the garage. Such lovely people where ever we were. God Bless you all

[@nursejanet21]

I always wanted to visit Ireland, but when my Mom and sisters went about 15 years ago, I didn't have the funds to join them. 😔

[@4june9140]

@@nursejanet21 😥

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

We went in 1998 on our honeymoon. Our last night was in Six Mile. We got to the pub around 5:00.and were the first there. 3 locals trickled in, after 15 minutes they insisted we join them. When they found out we were on our honeymoon the serenaded us singing "Danny Boy". The pub filled up with 50 people from around the world and we all sang Acapella at the top of our lungs. We floated on air back to our B&B.

[@chrystal45]

Yes, I was in a pub around 1995, and this man started telling everyone to stop talking, the next minute a lady burst into song singing Acapella. Totally unexpected, hope they still do it.

[@invisible1051]

​@@chrystal45 yes we do still do that 😂😂

[@TaraRyan-dy1wm]

Sounds wonderful ❤ I know the singer to the song Caledonia she’s absolutely amazing down to earth woman. Dolores Keane is her name, that song comes up alot when we have a sing song usually towards the end of the night when we all get emotional together 😅 It might ring a bell if you listen to it hopefully it will bring back fabulous memories for you 💕☘️🇮🇪

[@NikoHL]

Cringe... That's why I left as soon as I was old enough

[@chrystal45]

@@NikoHLfar from cringe, she had a haunting voice, singing some ancient Gaelic folk song. Not a whole lot of drunks having a sing-along, that would be my family in Australia.

[@aliciad8553]

My first trip to Ireland was in 2005, I was in County Longford visiting my friend's family. I had gotten a bit ill while I was there but still did Sunday brunch followed by a trip to their fave pub. My parents called to check on me. My friend Stephen spoke to them first. Then his parents. In the end 20-30 people spoke to them - just to let them know that they already considered me family and I was in safe hands. My dad HATED talking on the phone but this was an exception; that call lasted almost 2hrs, he didn't care. He was genuinely moved by how many people cared for me - a person they'd just met.

[@plum_loco]

In some ways there are a lot of similarities between Indian culture and Irish when it comes to family and friends. This would also happen had you been with an Indian family!😃

[@Killall12]

This sounds a lot like what would happen if you visited a friend's family in the low country. I was born there. People are more than willing to get to know you, but if you act standoffish in return you'll end up with all sort of rumors about how you're a gay satanist. Funny thing is they wouldn't even care if it was true if you just said hello first. My meaning is that people are extremely warm and open, they'll accept anyone that knows someone they know immediately, without prejudice, and anyone else with even a modicum of rapport. If you respond to that hospitality by not returning that same warmth, they'll never forget it. Can be difficult to be introverted there. People tend to naturally assume you're up to no good if you don't say much.

[@kryptboy]

I've been to Ireland once, about 10 years ago, it was in the November and it was absolutely beautiful. The people were so friendly and warm. As a Welshman, it felt a little bit like home from home, but even friendlier. I can honestly say, I would visit Ireland before anywhere else I've been in a heartbeat.

[@kryptboy]

Also thank you for the insight into the TH sound. I did not realise there was no TH sound in the native Irish language.

[@tomasoionnaigh4855]

Welsh People are always welcome here in Ireland

[@kryptboy]

@@tomasoionnaigh4855 likewise, the Irish are always Welcome in. Wales, we absolutely love our Irish friends. Genuinely some of the friendliest people on earth.

[@seamusog100]

Tap water + mi wadi

[@Willberight2moro]

Scots are welcome too.....not the English though.....even though England is full of Irish including those bloody gypsies....

[@michaelcaffery5038]

I would just like to comment on the reflective clothing issue. Soon after moving to rural Ireland, while in a pub, an old man gave me a reflective arm band to walk home with. I accepted but felt a little bit like I was being treated like a child. I came from an urban area and was used to ubiquitous street lighting. In rural Ireland when there is cloud cover (most of the time!) the darkness is complete. Something I had not experienced before. I have since nearly hit pedestrians a couple of times when they did not have reflective clothing while I was driving. Others reading this might be like me and not realise how important it can be. There is more street lighting now in rural areas but still beware.

[@pouncepounce7417]

In Finland police may be compelled to give you an expensive hike home if you are without, reason : it is not nice to damage other people cars with your body just because you are stoopid!

[@nioc00]

Very wise observation, Michael.

[@ShowdogTiger]

You never turn down safety equipment.

[@paulortiz2035]

Sounds like Phoenix! For whatever reason they do not seem to believe in street lighting! And it is quite easy to encounter folks lurking about in parking lots, with dark clothing, at night, being a lot less than aware of what they are doing or how dangerous it is to be doing it. Whole families live under trees, in dark parking lots, I drive slower and much more carefully in Phoenix than anyhere else I go. Drugs are way, way, way over done there! Not exactly the same as in Ireland but the results might be very similar. People in roadways, parking lots, etc, with tire marks going across their bodies!

[@nick.caffrey]

@@paulortiz2035 Nothing like Ireland, thank God.

[@skafiend167]

The one time I was there, I was staying at a hotel in Dublin that had a pub attached in 2010. Got back from sightseeing in time to watch the US/England match of the World Cup. I'm from the States, and proudly of Irish heritage, and sat at the bar while the person I was with was still getting ready upstairs. I ordered my first Guinness, then someone heard my accent and bought me the second, I bought the third, then the US scores and another buys me my fourth. Then they find out I was active duty military, and them also being American who moved to Ireland, bought me my fifth. Then they find out my mom's maiden name was Irish, and every time I tried to pay for a drink, I was turned away the rest of the night. The Irish are some of the best people I've ever met, and I'm always so proud that my heritage goes back to them!

[@zamahaz1302]

Yap, if you meet really irish cultured person they are like that. Some other country have that culture too. All around the world , majority of the new generations pit done have that attribute. Things are changing.

[@jameswalker4225]

Wow, “I drank all night and only bought my first drink!!” (And then, overwhelmed by the magic, I felt all squishy (in mah pantssss….)). Good story bro.

[@kristofthibaud8491]

Irish sound like the Hawaiians.

[@Laurenski67]

Awesome story! Thank you for your service!

[@mpwheatley]

It's a shame that the Irish are now boycotting the US military because of their involvement in Palestine. I dare say if you were active duty military in Dublin now you wouldn't get a free pint. Fair weather friends?

[@michaeltruman3218]

What’s funny is I’m Irish and I listened to hear what you’d say and I completely agree with you. A great video to watch for visitors. So well done you.

[@cambodialife3983]

So do you agree with her, it offends to asks genuine qurious honest questions about the troubled past. Im fed up hearing self offended snow flakes who want to hide history or vandalise or remove public monuments and rewrite history. History is bound to repeat ifself if we forget it.

[@LornaKelso]

Im Irish and it warms my heart to read all of fhe lovely stories in the comments about people visiting our little island. We have our problems but they are far outweighed by all the great things about this country. I am very proud to be Irish 🥰

[@martiseelye6443]

My mother was Irish though didn't grow up there. We do still have relatives there whom she has visited a couple of times. Mom was fond of saying, the Irish are so friendly that they'll cross the road, run down the block and across a bridge to help you. That's sweet. 😊

[@Live.Adventure.Travel]

Awww that’s very sweet 💛

[@Carmelobri1]

Well done! Excellent and I'm Irish born and bred and living here + 😂

[@suzywilson2306]

Hi Laura 😃 Thanks so much for making this video! I'm a South African and have lived in Ireland for 6 years. I can tell you that I now find some of these things as offensive as any Irish person. I have adapted, adopted and recultrulalised to my beloved Ireland. When I say Ireland, I mean the Irish people. It's always the people that make the place. I am so thankful by how I have been treated and received. Please, for anybody coming to visit: Bring your warmest smile, your kindest heart, your most generous hand and a blessing in each of your steps. You can not find better people to gift it to.

[@Live.Adventure.Travel]

Awww Suzy so glad you can call Ireland home! Such a lovely comment 💛

[@suzywilson2306]

@@Live.Adventure.Travel So am I, so am I! And it's a massive pleasure! 🍀🧡💚🧡💚🍻

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

Nice Suzy. My wife and I moved from South africa 7 years ago. 👍🏻 We lived in Cape Town.

[@louvdberg]

I'm also south African I also love Ireland nice country to travel Irish are nice I'm also gonna make this home

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

@@louvdberg probably the longest time ive been outside of South Africa. We're still here anyway.

[@rezortaliz1170]

Lived in ireland for 5 years and honestly one of the best places and people wise overalL. Ireland will always have a special place in my heart

[@juliecopelandbarrows2971]

Depends on your religion i've been told.

[@rezortaliz1170]

@@juliecopelandbarrows2971 u must think of northern ireland. Republic kf ireland is generally friendly no mstter what religion or nationality u are

[@SCK586]

​​Don't worry, Julie... Northern Ireland folk will also welcome you warmly! - I think the commonly given advice about not quizzing new friends here about their religion /political viewpoint is wise and is there to make you (and them) feel happy and secure and welcomed no matter who you are speaking to.. That's all it is really.. It prevents you accidentally embarrassing someone who loves mixing with friends from many different cultures, but is maybe completely different in background from everyone else around the table.... The friends will know that. She also knows and accepts that and everyone is totally fine with it! This is particularly true in Sports clubs and the arts etc - - anywhere really where sensible unbigoted nice people are friends who come together and respect each other... They don't waste time arguing about old political sores and don't annoy or antagonise each other with extreme views... There are thousands of lovely people of all ages in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland like that thank goodness! So if a tourist who has been welcomed into group inadvertently comes out with a very uninformed old extremist opinion or question it creates a difficult awkward moment if there is no sensitivity or background knowledge... Does that kind of help you to get the situation! However people will not hold in against you in the vast majority of cases.. It's beautiful to see visitors have a great time! ​@@juliecopelandbarrows2971k

[@kimberlyrobinson1751]

Thanks for the tips! I've watched several of your videos preparing for our Ireland road trip. You've been super helpful with proper useful information! Thanks again! 💚

[@dragonstryk7280]

My dad had to give up driving in Ireland. My dad is a lifetime NYer, and OH MY GOD, did he not adapt well. First there was the obvious "Driving on the other side of the road" problem, alongside the roads being thinner than what he's used to his whole life. But THEN, there was the roundabouts. At one point, were we driving, and the GPS goes, "Enter roundabout", and *jokingly* I imitated the voice with this, "Now, exit roundabout, drive 20 yards, and enter roundabout". We come out of the roundabout, and the GPS goes, "Drive 1000 yards, and enter roundabout". He fully gave up on driving on the third day in, and me and my brother took over. As it turns out, I'm pretty good at Irish driving, cause it's a lot more like driving in rural areas of Virginia, which is where I'd been living for a while. The other fun incident occurred one morning. I had independently taken it upon myself to buy groceries, but I was making breakfast for everyone one morning (We were staying in a small timeshare in Barna Village), when I noticed I had underestimated the milk we had left. My brother goes off to the store (Also a city kid). When he gets back, he puts the milk away, but with an odd look on his face, takes a moment, and goes, "Sean, why does the cashier of the supermarket know I'm your baby brother?" Me: "Oh, Mary was on this morning?! Damn, shoulda gone in." Michael: "Okay, no, we have been here under a *week*. How do you have a personal relationship with this woman?" Me: "Well I was in there getting groceries, and she noticed I was American, and y'know, we chatted a bit, she gave me some tips for cooking Irish bacon, and I gave her my recipe for deviled eggs and sweet tea. Then she told me about a really good place for fish and chips. She's really nice."

[@pashakdescilly7517]

My first trip around Ireland was a bicycle tour. I free-camped all the way. It's the easiest European nation I have found to do this. There was never any attitude of 'what are you doing here?', rather, a welcome. Of course, be sensible. On one occasion I spotted a beautiful large rolling grass field, with a church on one side and a house the other. I thought it would be politic to ask at the house if it would be OK, and got the answer - the man who rents the field lives three miles away and you would get lost in the lanes, so why don't you camp in my field?

[@torreybliss]

Excellent video Laura!! Making my first trip to Dublin this summer and greatly appreciate your effort in putting this together!

[@DutchOrBelgian]

This was an adorable video! Thanks so much for taking the time to share these valuable tips about your lovely country!!

[@BobbiMac08]

We were able to visit Ireland when we were stationed in Germany. The first time was for our 2 year wedding anniversary as we didn't have a honeymoon. We had a good laugh when, on our first morning there, our waitress turned out to be from Michigan. We finally got our dream trip just to have an American waitress.😂

[@dianareintges4117]

We are flexible travelers and walked into dromoland castle and asked for a room and dinner and were warmly welcomed. Also saw a sign for b and b and rang the doorbell and Mrs Donahue welcomed us and even had her son meet us at the boat when we went over to inishmore. We didn’t want the tourist bus, so he arranged for Patrick Joyce with his pony and trap to take us on a tour.

[@BTGcoaching]

Thank you so much for all the awesome and helpful information!!! We will be visiting at the end of this month!

[@msbjpenny]

My great grandfather was Irish. He died years before I was born. I always wanted to come to Ireland, but now I am to old to travel. It was refreshing to watch you and receive all this information. I really don't know what part of Ireland my grandfather and his parents came from. It is a shame not to know. I am proud of my Irish root just the same.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

My brother discovered how helpful the Irish are. Trying to negotiate driving on the "wrong" side of the road AND how narrow the road can be, he ended up crashing into a ditch and blew a tire. There was just one house in this rural area that he could see but before he could walk up to ask for help, a man emerged at the roadside, took one look at the damage, and said, "Sooo, you'll be coomin' ta tea then." Bro didn't really understand that "tea" can mean what we call "supper" and trotted along behind him thanking him profusely. Wow! While the missus dished a great meal, hubby called the appropriate agencies to fix the problem. My brother was blown away. Many of my family have visited the "old country" and had similar experiences. I hope to be another someday.

[@MoontownMoss]

Do you always "do the voice" when telling that story? We've fixed a few tyres and had a few fixed ourselves, very narrow roads here on the coast.

[@janetclaireSays]

Somebody always seems to appear to help no matter how remote!

[@tomaszsamsel7710]

I went to Ireland for summer almost 20 years ago. Well, i tell you something, i have been living here ever since :) I absolutely felled in love with the country and the people, i made it my home and it puts a smile on my face every single morning :) we're so lucky living here :)

[@CartePostale.]

A line from one of my favourite movies: "Sure I pity the man or woman who comes to Ireland "just for a holiday". I know that, once they breathe Irish air & see the beauty around every corner they turn - sure they'll never leave "🙂

[@tomaszsamsel7710]

@cartepostale5815 i can not imagine living anywhere else, another summer, another camping trip, more trails with my wife and doggo, more snorkelling, more diving, more hiking, more kayaking, more camping, more barbecueing, more Guinness and more whiskey, whats not to love :)

[@CartePostale.]

@@tomaszsamsel7710 Just take away the alcohol & add surfing (most Americans, where we have another home, are amazed at the idea of our excellent surf breaks) & you've precisely described the life that my spouse & I share with our doggo! 🙂.

[@neosandy]

How were you able to stay? I've always said if I ever make it to Ireland I'm not leaving.

[@SarahJacobs-nb3lw]

I'm a big tea person 😌 so I would love to go get some tea's, and also I'm half Irish myself because I'm vary very stubborn, and I love Celtics, but I do speak my mind alot, 😅🎉

[@patkeplinger9306]

This is SO helpful, thank you! We'll be in Ireland in May and I will take advantage of your advice.

[@sallyhamilton8269]

Fantastic and a real eye-opener. This should be on TV. It is so inspiring ✨️

[@sekLP]

We've been on vacation in Ireland a couple of years ago (mostly Donegal and the west) and been to a couple of pubs. What we encountered regarding alcohol was that people looked for each other. One, a man, clearly slightly on the drunk side of tipsy, entered and was just refused to get any more (coming from Germany, this was sort of a culture shock - I mean, this would have meant selling another drink, and here, to most bartenders, that's what counts most). That refusal was polite, and the man's reaction was, too. He then was brought home (they obviously knew him, and just took care that he didn't get into too much trouble). While this particular situation was unique while we were there, an overall vibe of care for each other was present almost everywhere.

[@billabong9215]

Yeah but you have to realise the volume of alcohol the tipsy guy had consumed prior to this. He could have been 10/12/14 pints deep at that stage vs germanies 5/6/7.

[@MasterofSpiders]

The guy was probably a local that they were looking out for. You'd need to be *sloppy* for a bartender you don't know to not serve you.

[@robw7676]

Ireland has similar licensing laws to the UK - it is an offence in both countries for a licensed premises to supply alcohol to somebody who is clearly drunk.

[@firstnamelastname6193]

@@billabong9215 Drunks drink just as much as other drunks, regardless of their country of origin. The biggest offense you see when traveling is when people make assumptions about tourists or have nasty attitudes because someone is from somewhere else

[@SiriusMined]

I've been to Ireland once, and I was struck by how open and friendly most people were. In the UK, in Germany, it's rare for anyone on the street to speak to you. But in Ireland, most people did. It was really cool.

[@seanohare5488]

I agree

[@blackbob3358]

@@seanohare5488 Aye, especially if ya wear a "blue shirt". It's on the rise, boy !!

[@a13xdunlop]

You have never been to Scotland then, talking to strangers is the norm.

[@SiriusMined]

@@a13xdunlop I've not had the pleasure as yet, no. I am planning a trip, hopefully this year. I have a cousin in Edinburgh, and my wife and I have both traced ancestry there as well. A couple friends live there as well. Looking forward to it!

[@SiriusMined]

@@a13xdunlop I really like talking to the locals. I don't care much for dry, borning museums, or the Plastic Tour at some tourist trap. I'd rather go where the locals are, meet them, talk with them, either their food, and experience their culture and traditions (to the extent that I can). Far more interesting than monuments.

[@DugEphresh]

Bless you. I can't thank you enough for the help. Subscribed and look forward to watching much more of your content!

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Thank you Laura, Great information to have. Hopefully I can make it to Ireland in the near future. Thanks again.

[@sc3942]

I stumbled upon your channel and spent the next twenty minutes thinking "she's right about that". I've been to Ireland three times and planning a fourth trip. My most special experience was finding the graves of my Great Great Grandparents - I was literally adopted for the day by a gentleman who was contacted by someone in a tourist information centre to help this woman (me!) who was asking questions about a graveyard. I couldn't believe his level of support and consideration shown to a stranger. He drove me for hours and I found ancestral homes (and was shown through them by welcoming owners) and a third cousin of my dad's who still lived in a family home that my GG Grandfather had lived in. I have a gorgeous video recording of my Irish friend reading the gravestone with dates full of 3s ("trees").

[@lbatemon1158]

That is beautiful! I would love to find distant living relatives and grave sites of my ancestors.

[@JacindaH]

My family is the same except the original keep and graveyard was handed down to my grandfather, then eldest uncle and soon my cousin. We have cousins that live there so when we visit they allow us to stay and show us around. It's the thing I'm most grateful for in my family. The history brings you to tears. And the people are absolutely amazing.

[@goatmealcookies7421]

Had the privilege of living 3 years in Ireland, about 20 min outside of Dublin. Wonderful experience! The Irish were extremely welcoming and friendly.

[@zamahaz1302]

County to country side is another world, v friendly and helpful people when need help as tourist. Was touched.

[@Jimmie567]

Try living in the north,that will change your pov after around three years,,you not long enough there to see it's other level in the north

[@tribalsean]

Great video. Thank you. Looking forward to visiting someday. Really appreciate your advice. The shoulder months sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Keep on keepin on

[@WiddleWaddle]

I found this video very helpful for those who are traveling about in new countries. Always nice to know things before you go some place new.

[@Propfaqs]

40 years ago when I was in my 20’s we booked b&b accommodation on the west coast. I do not recall where. But the family that owned the cottage was so welcoming. So pleasant. And when we wanted to visit the beach, the Grandmother said, ‘ohhhh Joey will take you there.’… the big black Labrador retriever! A beautiful place and experience!!! I need to go back.

[@patricial641]

Ireland is a wonderful welcoming country. I went all around including in the North. We did a pub crawl many nights to out of the way local places. They were so welcoming and the band even made sure we knew the words to the songs they were singing. It was craic to be sure. We also had a local lady walk us all the way to our hotel because we were lost getting off the train. I’m sure she was late for dinner that night but we so appreciated the kindness. Couple that with the best Guinness and mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat including getting a Guinness at your gate when you leave Ireland! What a great country to visit. Highly recommend.

[@blackbob3358]

It was craic to be sure, says she. Oh dear. PS It's handy to know Portugese in some spots, the Dail deemed it a good idea to let lashings of Brazilians in. BY ORDER of the EU !!

[@owenmccullagh3462]

A different way of life here or it used to be . The speed of things has speeded up here though - sadly.

[@autumncarolynnphotography]

This was so informative! Thanks so much for the tips!!

[@AskCristina]

This is a GRAND video, more than "okay" you make me want to visit Ireland! Thank you for the lovely video!

[@StaticYonder]

I'm from England, born to Irish Parents, and so I slip into the slang a lot, as I grew up with it, especially from my Nan, who grew up in Wexford in the 30s, and the amount of confused looks I get in pubs when I use those colloquialisms never fails to put a smile on my face.

[@donhallam5374]

Greetings from Canada, my wife and I are visiting Ireland for the first time this June (2023). I found your video very helpful and interesting. Firstly, the use of the word “sorry” we do the same. Secondly, holding doors open for the person behind you is also something that is done in Canada and lastly queuing to be served is also common here. So, hopefully we won’t make too many mistakes while visiting your country.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Enjoy~ It's a grand place to visit. 🙂

[@Michelle-499]

Come to Waterford. The beautiful copper Coast. I work in kite design studios in Waterford city pop in and say howya. Have a lovely holiday

[@donhallam5374]

@@Michelle-499 I think we do visit Waterford, as I write this I am not sure of our itinerary. We are on coach tour, we are really looking forward to this trip many of our friends have visited Ireland and have nothing but good things to say about your country. If time allows, you just might meet a couple of senior citizens from Canada!

[@donhallam5374]

@@dougww1ectebow we are looking forward to this trip. It is a country we have wanted to visit for a 2hile

[@dougww1ectebow]

@@donhallam5374 I am so jealous...lol. Do have fun and enjoy everything you have time for!

[@walkurekid]

Thank you so much for such valuable information! I start working in Dublin in a week and I’m very thankful for all of your tips!!!

[@carlstanford7607]

Probably one of the best protocol guides for visiting Ireland on KZbin that’s sensitively and reasonably expressed while being dead on.

[@paulkoza8652]

Excellent video and advice. I worked for a US company that had a plant in Limerick and was fortunate to spend three months there. On weekends, I would pick a location and drive to it. You can't get lost. Ireland is an island and you will come out somewhere. The plant manager told me that the beauty of Ireland is in the countryside. This is true. It is a beautiful county with beautiful people and it is so refreshing to see a younger generation come into leadership roles.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

As someone who’s lived in both places, I can tell you I used to say the same about the US sans the island part. I know the US is huge, but in getting lost panic can be as much as 95% of the problem. If people can remain calm, they will generally come out somewhere where they can get help-just don’t go out in a strange place with a near empty tank so you can choose when and where to stop. Regardless of where you live, having a SatNav can be incredibly helpful to calm the nerves.

[@Phiyedough]

You certainly can get lost! When I had my trip to Ireland I was using an Astra van that had no windows in the sides or back. I went down one narrow lane that had fuchsia hedges each side. It got increasingly overgrown and eventually was too narrow to carry on, although you could have got through with a bike or on horseback. I had to reverse back but with zero visibility as my door mirrors were poking into the hedgerows!

[@paulkoza8652]

@@Phiyedough Hedgerows and no shoulders are the bane of driving in IRE. And woe be to you if you are on a narrow road and a bus or lorry is coming in the opposite direction. It is a game of chicken that you will always lose.

[@murpho999]

How can getting lost be an issue these days assuming you have a phone?

[@paulkoza8652]

@@murpho999 Because you rely on the phone and not your fucking instincts.

[@sulalee7413]

Just came across your page and I love it! My parents were both Irish (Athlone) and I and my sister are English. We used to go for summer holidays and come back with an Irish accents. We used to kid that we'd visit Ireland and get the sh*t kicked out of use for sounding English then go home after the holidays and get the sh*t kicked out of us for sounding Irish. 😆 That said, neither of us could be prouder than we are of our Irish ancestory. 👍

[@andreaaddington4907]

This is fantastic! Thank you for putting this helpful video together.

[@kuroneko.85]

Thanks for sharing so much Laura! Love it~ I’m coming to live in Ireland next month and will love to adapt and experience in all these ❤

[@bonniecarruth8429]

We were trying to find the home of a friend’s son and getting lost. We saw a man walking and asked him how to get there. His accent was very hard for us to understand. Finally he said ‘scoot over darlin. I was just going to the pub I can get one there. So he got in the car, gave us brilliant directions, refused to even take the price of a beer.And delivered us safely to her sons house😂

[@URNOTGJK]

My parents came from Newfloundland, they moved to the USA in the late 40's. The area they, and my ancestors, inhabited was populated by Irish immigrants who were trying to make a living in the fishing industry. Their manner of speaking was very similar to native Irish people. I grew up hearing Tree, Tink, shut your gob....and many other expressions.

[@karenshiels6566]

Newfoundlander here. Newfoundland is the most Irish place outside of Ireland 😂

[@URNOTGJK]

For sure...@@karenshiels6566

[@stce1121]

Very informative and helpful video as a person who's preparing for 🇮🇪 working holiday. Thank you for your effort on this!

[@lindadelahay7466]

As a Canadian we use the word “Sorry” the same way. Great helpful video thank you 🙏

[@laurasmith6933]

Funny, that’s exactly what I was thinking.

[@user-bm8cl6mc9o]

Yes, we use the same in the US!

[@memefraser3961]

Lol, I live in Nova Scotia and some of your words, we use and we can be sarcastic lol. We do buy “rounds” as well. Since my family is Irish on my mother’s side and my father’s family are Scots ( I know, I ‘m in trouble lol), can’t wait to visit both countries. Maybe we will run into you and buy you a pint. 🍺🇨🇦

[@klausgh]

40 years ago, I hitch hiked for two or three months along the coast between Wexford and Galway, spending every morning on the road and every afternoon playing the guitar in the next town to get the money for food and a night's B&B. It was April/May and the weather was as hot as I'd never have expected it. All the people I met...it was an absolutely incredible, amazing time. Often I stayed in people's houses when they invited me for a night or even longer. About six years later, I moved from my German hometown to Yorkshire, where I still live today, but one day I'd love to see the old places in Ireland again. I very much liked this video! 🙂

[@doloresaquines1529]

Klaus. This country has changed and not for the best. I am Irish, Dublín born. This is a woke dictatorship me. And if you like in your face drag shows then this is the place. Very very Rainbow.

[@user-xb6ps2bu5k]

Thank you for all the great tips!! I look forward to road tripping solo next month. I can't wait!

[@joanneivins4097]

What a wonderful amount of information. Thank you for some of the appropriateness that is expected in your country from visitors.

[@genestatler2514]

I was pleasantly surprised to find your YT channel today Laura Grace and I love . The reason being that I am fortunate enough to have visited Ireland several times and found out for myself how beautiful your island is and how wonderful and friendly the Irish people really are. The main reason I wanted to comment was, how could anyone complain about your lovely accent??!! I absolutely love it. Love from Tennessee.

[@natachamaio-dx4pu]

Love Ireland and the Irish people. Love from Portugal.

[@johnsanford48]

an adorable ambassador for Ireland !! Keep enchanting us us to visit - we will come.

[@preavy1]

Brilliant Laura, all bases covered there, and thank you for including us in Norn Iron.

[@erictaylor5462]

When I was working in Yellowstone I had a family say they were from Ireland. I said, in my normal accent, "Well, if you're from Ireland I have to ask: How's the craic?" The looks on their faces were classic. I'm sure that was the last thing in the world they expected to hear an American ask. However, this American had visited Ireland and had good friends there. The craic was brilliant by the way.

[@jennifergregory7461]

And craic is ?

[@cynsi7604]

@@jennifergregory7461 basically it means “good times/fun!” ✌🏻

[@lx-lzzzinbadsport-xl8988]

I myself am a 19 year old Polish male. Raised here, go back to Poland every 2-3 years. I must say I love this country and will continue to love it. Love the video Laura.

[@nielvintimones793]

Thank you for the wonderful information delivered in such a clear and calm voice. See u Ireland Next week

[@kintadye6827]

We will be visiting in a couple of weeks and I am so glad I came across you video. It is so hard to know where to start, thanks for the tips. I will check out more of your videos.

[@BarefootBillPacer]

Loved this. I lived in Belfast in 1972-73 and despite the unpleasantness, I found the people joyful. I even hitchhiked throughout the Republic and the North and always felt safe. And yes, hearing everyone using colourful language was a tad surprising initially, after realizing it was universal, I fell into step---just after living there nearly two years, I did have a problem with my terminology when I returned to the USA

[@theirishcailin333]

Ah it was a very different country back then though

[@gloin10]

@@theirishcailin333 "Ah it was a very different country back then though"? Yes it was. It was desperately poor, and simply awful for girls and women. Emigration was booming. 1972-3 saw a surge of bombings and shootings as 'The Troubles' peaked. Ireland today is a much better place.

[@RazorMouth]

​​​@@gloin10 it's a million times better and it's a shame we have to remind some people of that. Lazy snowflake whingers and then there's the other crowd that say things like "the good old times" Yeah good old times because they had more hair, more women and a more active social life 😂

[@maideegirl189]

@@theirishcailin333 Safe, Pubs all over the country and a chatty engaging population. Now?

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@maideegirl189 foreigners.

[@tankmeltedargon8831]

My favourite country is Ireland, I can't wait to go back. We stayed in Dublin and then went and stayed with family in Ballymote, it was absolutely amazing. We went to a pub one night for music and chicken wings, the pub was packed and loud but as soon as someone started singing/playing an instrument everyone went quite and listened or joined in depending on the song. Everyone in the pub were locals and they all knew who we were and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Our family were amazing, even more so because we had never met them before. I absolutely love Ireland.

[@grantlingley1385]

Really enjoying your video. We are coming to the South of Ireland this September so really great info. Being Canadian, we appreciate the polite comment as we tend to be as well. In any case, we cannot wait to get there!

[@whaylay1089]

Howdy from Alabama, USA! I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland and even thought of moving there, I appreciate the info you’ve given, I’ll take it to heart! Thank you very kindly!

[@salmantabatabai]

Declining the first time, is a concept that Iranian people also use a LOT. We call it "ta'arof" in Persian. Cool to see that the Irish get this as well. Until now, I thought we were super weird 😂

[@MST785]

There are so many similarities. We Irish tend to add "please God" or "God willing" at the end of a sentence as in "It won't rain tomorrow, please God", much in the same way as "Inshallah". Nearly all native Irish people have around 2% Middle-eastern DNA, myself included.

[@myhappyplace7861]

Some of these are relevant to the US particularly in the Deep South. We meet eye contact and acknowledge that persons with a smile,nod of the head and a ‘how are your today or hope you have a good day or have a blessed day🎉

[@shiva_productions]

We Irish don't do that anymore though, so this isn't true. I feel it was connected with our super religious Catholic parents previously, who always wanted to seem modest and polite, but now that Catholicism has pretty much died here, so has that silly game of expecting to be asked several times. I think it's a pointless human game

[@darkquintet1047]

​@@myhappyplace7861so your not familiar with the heavy irish bloodlines in DEEP SOUTH for generations

[@myhappyplace7861]

@@darkquintet1047 well, I am a bit aware of it, as my great grandfather was said to be Irish, but definitely had a good mix of Irish, Scottish, and European in general. But he was said to be close to 7 feet tall with red hair. And his smallest son was 6 foot six. great he married my great grandmother was said to be and pictures support it, a full-blooded American Indian. there is some dispute as to the tribe and I don’t think that really matters. Maternal side this is. My father, who was a McGee, also had quite a bit of Irish. I did not inherit any of the Indian genetics. I did get a fair amount of Irish is an even larger amount of Scottish. And I have traced back our ancestry a fair bit. Most seen to have migrated to the deep south very quickly and stayed

[@malcolmr3]

I was fortunate to go with my Irish wife. We had a wonderful time in both the north and south. For the most part we stayed with family, but we also prebooked a couple of wonderful inns that had such a deep wonderful history. Overall it was one of the finest trips of our lives.

[@Cdn0069]

Hi Laura, lovely comments! Thanks for the advice! Interesting how similar the Irish culture and manners are to Cape Breton Nova Scotia over here across the pond! My great grandparents came to Canada from Ireland - cant wait to come visit! 👍

[@lauriescott6564]

thank you Laura, a very informative do's and don'ts, grand! am coming to visit in may/june , I loved your video!

[@liammurphy2725]

I'm an old 'London Irishman' only turned up to hear the 'accent' but stayed for the reminders of days and people gone by. There was less Gaelic spoken when I went there as a child so it's great to hear that it's become more relevant. I loved my summers spent on the banks of the River Suir and with my cousins of Baile hac (Roche) and Arthurstown (Murphy). Blessings to all.

[@moorenicola6264]

There's no Gaelic spoken in Ireland. It's Gaeilge. Gaelic is spoken in Scotland.

[@liammurphy2725]

Thank you for the clarification. I wrote it as I recalled my parents saying it. There are so many Irish names I wouldn't dream of trying to pronounce or write.@@moorenicola6264

[@fallen605]

I luv me from co Kerry and just stop in to hear her talk miss things

[@liammurphy2725]

There's a lot to miss when your your home is across 'the water'. @@fallen605

[@rambleswolf]

​@@moorenicola6264When my Nan was in school, the language was called "Gaelic", and she continued to call it that until she passed recently. Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge) and Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) are sister languages. It's not incorrect to call either one Gaelic. ^.^

[@geoffpoole483]

Friends of my parents used to take in young players from the local football club as lodgers. One of them was from Northern Ireland and he lived with them from the ages of 16 to 18. Back in Northern Ireland (the football club released him at 18) he got married and invited his former landlord and landlady to his wedding. In his speech he said they became his "English mum and dad". This struck a chord with the guests who made a point of buying drinks for his "English mum and dad".

[@moorenicola6264]

I don't really understand that. If the landlord and landlady were English, grand but if they were from Northern Ireland half of the population would consider themselves British not English or Irish. The names are usually a dead give away.

[@stephenchevrette8695]

Many tanks for the insight and helpful knowledge. This video confirms my Irish heritage in many ways. I always hold the door open for people 😊

[@connielanzisera1677]

Thank you for all the great tips. I will definitely adhere to all your advice

[@Sallysask]

So many things in common with Canada, particularly regarding manners. Loved your video. Thanks from 🇨🇦

[@bootslawless]

lots of Irish influence in Canada 🇮🇪🇨🇦

[@2anthro]

The Irish culture profoundly influenced the Southern United States culture. My grandmother pronounced "Irish" as you do and we are the friendliest part of our country. Your input of holding the door open for the next person is a given, to do otherwise would be a sin. Lovely, informative video. Thank you.

[@quotidian5077]

Same in most small towns. We wave at other drivers in Colorado the small country towns anyway.

[@SKBottom]

Born and raised and lived almost all of my life in the Southern United States. You beat me to it. So much of the South was heavily influenced by Irish and Scots settlers. From the manners and customs to the obvious connection between Bluegrass music and traditional Celtic music, you can see the evolution and influence.

[@sentimentaloldme]

There are many different accents in Ireland. The lady above speaks in a "cultured" Dublin accent (not even a real Dublin accent). If you visit Donegal, Antrim, Cork, Kerry, Galway etc ...they all have different accents. The best craic (fun) to be had is at a genuine Irish Traditional Music/ Singing Accoustic Session. Be careful when visiting Dublin..Avoid places like Temple Bar, Dublin where you will be ripped off paying around €10 (or more) for a beer.

[@SKBottom]

@@EngageYourFrontalLobe she never said that it was ONLY her region of the United States, she said that it was a significant influence there, which it was. As for her claim to it being the friendliest part of the United States, it is generally regarded as so. Southern hospitality is a well-known thing. No one ever talks about Pacific Northwest hospitality. Now that you have been a sanctimonious jackass, why don't you see yourself out and try to improve your reading comprehension.

[@ryannielson6918]

Thank you Laura for the EXCELLENT video! Can't wait to visit this July!

[@blubein]

This was great Thank you. I am traveling over there for the first time next week and it gave me some great information

[@thecissells]

Lots of very helpful hints - a must for first time visitors to Ireland!

[@alimaloney218]

My favorite trip to Ireland was in 1993. I rucked down the west coast from Sligo to Cork. I did a bit of hitchhiking, met some of the most beautiful people. Visited where my family came from. I fell in love with Dingle Bay! It’s been ages, I dream of returning.

[@seasidedobiemom]

Thank you! I just found your videos. In October 2023, I spent two weeks traveling Southern Ireland on my own. According to your video- It looks like I did pretty well and managed to not embarrass myself 😊. I have subscribed to your channel - looking forward to watching in the future!

[@caroberton]

I enjoyed your video. I’m a Yank, living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State about a 2 hour drive and ferry ride from Seattle. I’ve been to Ireland and I found the Irish people to be friendly, helpful, and very direct. Thank you.

[@MikeMcManus]

Thanks for these videos Laura! My wife and I are going to Ireland in a few weeks and your videos have been very helpful! 😊

[@tobiojo6469]

Hi Laura, I just subscribed to your KZbin channel and I have always wanted to visit Ireland for years, but I have never been able to find the perfect time to visit; I’m thinking about visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland late summer or early fall this year and this video really helps: keep making more videos like this.

[@margotedhouse3640]

I really enjoyed visiting Ireland. I am from New Zealand but am a decendant of Hogan's and Fitzgeralds and perhaps that is why I have a lot of your sayings and manners. It is pretty cool that my Greatgrandmother was born on a Sailing ship from Ireland. I now have grandkids so now we are 6 generations of Kiwis but we still have a strong feeling for your beautiful country, people and humor. Love you guys ❤

[@olivialennon6981]

So glad you loved it here! 🥰

[@carlstanford7607]

Well if you’re descended from Ireland …so it’s your beautiful country too. Slan agat a chara.

[@AnnMiller-oe3it]

Margo my goal is to possibly immigrate tonz? Nz requirements got me those lots of weight! My idea is to start a business in nz!

[@AnnMiller-oe3it]

​@@carlstanford7607I'm so angry that my mom didn't sign me up for Irish citizenship which was open to those born in the 60s if ur families immigration had a requirements

[@bl9531]

@@carlstanford7607nice thought ,.. but even though I am the first member of my family in about known history NOT born in Ireland and spent many summers with my grandmother in Roscommon, I realized very quickly that I should NEVER claim to be Irish lol . One remark about Northern Irish pounds … although they are not legal tender in England and Wales they may be accepted by some retailers and if not, they can be exchanged for the equivalent amount of British pounds at any bank. Very odd and annoying but that is the way it goes.

[@JimiVPhotography]

I've been all over the world on photo assignments. But Ireland by far is my favorite place to go. I loved my time there.

[@azengland100]

Great video, covering so many of the things I experienced over the course of several trips to Ireland. It's been too long since I've visited and you've inspired me to get more serious about the next trip.

[@murrieteacher]

I am pleasantly warmed at the simalarity between the Irish culture and the true Aussie culture. When I am overseas I try not to use Aussie slang, but at a pub in the republic I said g'day mate. The night went downhill from there in a good way. I got down-under, and vegimite jokes and a lot of locals wanted to know if the Australian wildlife was really that dangerous. We drink the water out of our taps too. I have memories of a dark beer and the best pies if have ever had. And Irish butter beats Lurpak hands down.

[@Finderskeepers.]

Thongs have a very different meaning in Ireland. I walked into an Aussie bar and was shocked to see a sign saying No Thongs

[@brythonicman3267]

​@@Finderskeepers.Thongs have the same meaning in all English speaking countries except Oz & NZ.

[@Hi-Phi]

​@@Finderskeepers.I promise you, we don't care about your under garments.😂

[@christinewells1539]

I live in Northern Ireland, Laura but I make frequent trips around the island. I'm loving your videos. You're doing a great job with your photography and descriptions!

[@user-ym6rn4hh2d]

I enjoyed this video. Very instructive for our first trip. Thank you so much! Can't wait until October....

[@thetube4607]

Tips on walking Irish rural roads:- Always walk on the right hand side facing incoming traffic. However, if you approach a bend in the road veering to the right, i suggest crossing carefully to the left and navigate the corner from the wider perspective. This will allow car drivers longer visual contact with you. Then cross back to the right after getting around the corner. Basically walk all corners from the outside arc and on straight parts, stay right! This tip is for rural roads which have no pedestrian paths. There are exceptions to the above though. Sometimes you might find yourself on a rural road that is norhing but corners, veering left and right all the way to your destination with absolutely no staight parts at all. If this is the case you should cut youself a very long hazel branch and tie an old pair of brightly coloured knickers to the end and hoist it to your left every time yoy hear a motor car approach. Be careful of those fancy new expensive elecrical powered motor propelled vehicles though. They could be on top of you before you have time to shnife your pants! 😅

[@elaineforan4751]

ABSOLUTELY! now could you pass on that info to the muppets that walk my road after dark or with headsets on so they can't hear the oncoming cars and the cars can't see them.

[@thetube4607]

@@elaineforan4751 if I knew who they were, I would! 😅

[@WillowFxiries]

@@elaineforan4751And they wear absolute black too.

[@susanfarley1332]

I can believe a pair of bright colored knickers would get people's attention.

[@Peleski]

Irish roads are very disconcerting. You're never more than a few feet from a stone wall and can hardly ever see past the hedges.

[@shaynecoventry8894]

Thinking of moving to Ireland. I have family roots here. Duff, Dinnwoody, Wilson. This is the best video I've seen this far. Thank you.

[@MCeili]

Haven’t been to Ireland in over 20 years. This video is a wonderful refresher since I’m no longer native but a visitor.

[@carmenfissenden2530]

As somebody who is Irish and lived and grew up in the UK , I found your tips made me chuckle and you raise some very important points I would recommend visitors take to heart . Thank you fir your video and bless you dear .

[@simonballard6413]

Thanks for a lovely video, lovely young lady! I haven't been to Ireland for years, but you brought back some great memories. I found the whole country fantastic.