Tracing My Heritage pt4 - Limerick, Ireland 🇮🇪

[@bunnyy268]

A big thx to u spanian can't believe u took the time to talk to me and my son u r a truly awesome lad.thx Peter.

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

Oh, wow! Peter so that's you and your son in Limerick wow! that's gas glad you got to meet him and in my grandma's city of Limerick.

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Legend for taking your son down to meet him in person, good dad.

[@karen220485]

​@@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon tha me uncle😂

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

@@karen220485 hes a good man

[@adonislifts1]

Sad the 4 part series is coming to an end. Thoroughly enjoyed the last 3 and keen for this to drop. Blocked off 3 hours of my day 😂

[@emmajayne682]

For real, wonder what he has planned for his next escapades, don’t touch me

[@seymourhundos7986]

His best vids to date for me

[@Donnacha-14]

Can channel members only comment?

[@davidgeraghty5015]

You never went to the limerick hoods

[@SusanCummings-bt7mu]

Wow! Limerick city is so beautiful as a New Yorker I can see now why the rest of Ireland told me 2 not visit Limerick cos it's clear the rest of Ireland is just jealous of the beautiful city and its amazing vibe wow! Just wow what a stunning city ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kristanwilkat7554]

This is the best content . You need to do this kind of travel stuff everywhere. Please don't stop travelling and exploring. So good

[@RPCentral7]

1:42:23 Immediately thought of this fella when Mcgregor was convicted today. You owe him an apology Spanian 😂

[@designjunki]

I'm so glad you called out Dublin for what it is. As a Dubliner I can tell you it's done

[@Alan-hb2ng]

Yep. Same here. No city for Dubliners. It's a hellscape.

[@LaughingMan44]

You don't love diversity?

[@MysticDragonForce]

@@LaughingMan44 Diversity has ruined the entirety of Ireland, Dublin is just the biggest victim of it.

[@jbrodie6265]

"The Rare Auld Times"

[@Jyotinanda108]

Don't knock your own city. Dublin is cool. I'm Not from there but love Dublin

[@SusanBelfast11]

I chuckled when you called the troubles the dramas 😂 I think I’m gonna adopt that!

[@SusanBelfast11]

I’m actually really touched by how much you liked Belfast! It’s a great vibe! I love living here. You’re welcome back any time!! ❤️

[@JimmyBurke-g3d]

@@ArgeyTMAussies and kiwis r the best in the world . Chill and funny . I’m from Belfast Ireland I lived in Perth back in 2008-2014 . Best time of my life . I worked on the construction sites and made life long friends 🫡👍

[@konini12]

Probably my favourite videos of yours so far brother. As a kiwi living in Sydney with irish heritage I've been looking forward to part 4. Keep it up bro

[@creamfilledcookie]

You know, I think I know why I like your videos so much. You're just so genuine with everyone you meet - even when the people are being weird and awkward af. So good to see you doing so well.

[@carolinebussellwalking]

Fitzgerald, that's why you love great churches and buildings🎉

[@Gael-ep6tu]

You only seen a small section of Belfast City, the Shankill Rd side ( Protestant = Union Jack etc flags ). The other side, which you don't manage to see, would be Catholic ( Falls Rd side = Ireland flags, Irish Tri-Colour ) I was born and raised in Belfast and now living in Newcastle NSW. Happy to clarify any questions mate. It's not easy to understand, it can get complicated but you got most of it sorta right. Love the football top you decided to get ☘️🍻.. The two kids who came up to you said " hope you don't think we were chasing you for something else". In other words "we weren't following you to rob you" lol... Miss that accent. Loved hearing it again, but it's rough as guts as you would say 😂.

[@quinnsa27]

Spanian, as a Dubliner I can confirm you've just given the viewers an unofficial "absolute most grim parts of Dublin" tour 🤣

[@CaseyMalone-h2o]

I think what he really means that Dublin is not original as as once was he said it was like Paris 😂

[@Boozywoozy27]

Gas: Tablet St, red line. McGee'ers pub. I liked the youngfellas out that way though. Coulda gone, anywhere southside, green line & anywhere again

[@lauramichelle1767]

Yeah the fact the bus or the train leaves you in the worst part doesn’t help 😅😂

[@conorkavanagh86]

Can we get him back bring him southside haha

[@patrobrien]

It is the centre of the city too, he's literally just off the city's main street. I live in Dublin but we have to acknowledge that the north inner city is a bit grimier than most capital city centres

[@alanbyrne2924]

Welcome home brothe a million struggles and a thousand love stories got you here and there is no doubt that her pain and tears are in your heart.God speed and God bless you on journey and understanding of who and what you are.🙏🇮🇪❤️

[@ritchiesweny610]

I love how respectful you are to the country and culture you travel to. A lot of travel influencers aren't like this at all, love the content ❤

[@murraymasson669]

Don't think kicking his chewing gum on the road is respectful

[@Laneyh]

He wrote Dublin off as a dump without really seeing or doing anything in it. Thinks Belfast is the epitome of Irish cities when it is actually laid out in line with British design. Comparing Dublin to Paris is pretty mad too.

[@MARTYS_ANDME]

These have been the best series we have watched! Me and my hubby addicted more than any tv show. You are such a joy to watch thank you so much ❤

[@shaneoneill8091]

Fantastic video, I’m from Limerick born and raised, really enjoyed how you told your story. All the best brother ☘️

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

And as Cork man myself I felt Limerick city done us Irish proud unlike Dublin.

[@zeeshTek]

thank you for sharing Limerick, what a blessing, may the sun be on your face and wind on your back

[@ericfreeman273]

And didn't the treaty city look superb?

[@ChanceTawakeBEAR]

Doin' DOIN' LAD, 3hrs of my day spent with my BEST ONLINE STREAMER FRIEND and grateful that we had the chance to share this 4prt series with ya LAD! THANK YOU for making hard days better with your jokes and humor SPANIAN. Looking forward to MORE ADVENTURES with ya and hoping to meet ya in person to share how YOUR LIFE STORY changed a TROUBLED YOUNG ADULT like me FOR THE BETTER. Appreciate ya's AND your FAN BASE LAD. Blessings to you and everyone reading this message. 🔥FROM FIJI🇫🇯

[@morpheous101]

Watched all your videos, but these were the best yet; so interesting and great to watch. Don't stop what you are doing! Thanks Anios from Manchester, UK.

[@Fantasista89]

I'm an Italian, spent in Ireland 2 years of my life. Worked in the Square in Tallaght and boxed for Crumlin boxing club. I currently live in Australia and I can tell a guy from Crumlin or Ballyfermot or one from the posh areas instead straight away. Tough people and tough areas, I remember every night the way they were looking at me ( i look latino of course ) while I was walking to the bus stop on Walkingstown Road. Loved my time there, met amazing people. when I went to Belfast I felt exactly the same way you did when you had goosebumps. As I come from a town in southern Italy full of Mafia gangs and shoting wars, I can understand 100% what you meant by trauma, and in Belfast you can really breathe that vibe, unreal. Fantastic video my man ❤ 💪

[@PeteyCivic]

This series has been such an awesome trip. Couldn't stop watching

[@sineadward5225]

Had not heard of you before this vlog but truly appreciate your honesty and fairness here. Thanks for bringing awareness to the neglect of Dublin city centre and for getting Irish people to pay attention to it again.

[@paulturner9542]

Spanian reviewing a P&O or Carnival cruise will be the funniest thing ever. He's gotta do it.

[@melcelese5057]

NAH , YUK !! BUT that would be hilarious!

[@RazGhetto]

I’d love to see him explain how bodgey they are. Unless you’re an alcoholic, gambler or elderly person they’re POO

[@paulturner9542]

@@melcelese5057my point exactly. Can see him filming the most putrid stuff and people haha.

[@floydgondolli7321]

He would get sick of it in like 2 days. He doesn't drink or gamble much

[@SenseiKAS13]

I got goosebumps when you said you could feel the energy there in belfast and finally said "trauma". exactly that, you can tell something grave happened there and it influences every part of the culture truly.

[@hamedhosseini4938]

Time pin?

[@barneyrubble545]

Fully enjoyed this journey of yours! Probably the best content ive seen in a long time, thank you for taking us on the ride! 😎🙏👍

[@dharmamonkey]

History is shaped by a mix of perspectives and viewpoints, and I really admire how Spanian navigates these layers using his personal journey as a guide. His insights are authentic and entertaining. Keep growing OGGGG!!

[@megancordell4950]

Proper, seeing your journey with your own word and expressions is like being there we understand. Bless you sweetheart. ❤

[@mytube2010ism]

Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪 greetings from lovely Leitrim,west Ireland 😊

[@retrolimerick]

Welcome to Limerick! The term "Stab City" was coined by the Dublin media in the early 00's. Limerick is no longer like this but a beautiful little city. Enjoy your stay here!

[@ericfreeman273]

That's a fact but as you've seen he didn't feel that Limerick was a little city but instead he felt it was nicer than Dublin and it was a big city to him and he's the man he should know.

[@ciaran3629]

I mind that well lad they really milked it the West Brit cunts

[@davidbradley2309]

Limerick is an absolute shit hole. Somehow just continues to get worse as time goes by😂

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

@@ericfreeman273Dublin has fallen

[@patrobrien]

Limerick was called Stab city in the 1980s owing to a number of feuds and violent incidents. There was one more period of violence at the turn of the millennium but the violence in Limerick is nearly always contained amongst those involved, it's not dangerous for people not directly involved.

[@Eshayzbra96]

Irish people are the kindest and most welcoming people I’ve met. Currently in Europe myself!

[@sidhu704]

Kind, welcoming and full of banter, I've never met people who'll get you involved in all the fun with such ease as the Irish

[@Mikamichae]

Backfired in dublin

[@soulshaker17]

Thanks

[@HighasWuTang]

unless your muslim yeah

[@LarryAmos92]

⁠@@HighasWuTang Christ is king

[@Candoattitude23]

This series was so interesting. It's inspired me to look into the history of my family because I didn't even know where my grandparents are from. Keep it up anyos!

[@colemacdougall3663]

Anos got me sayin doin’ over here in 🇨🇦 Canada bro. Spanios def one the best on KZbin. One of the few I can watch the whole video and be entertained and not click off

[@shazza160]

Spanian I am struggling to understand why you didn’t enlist a professional genealogist to find out your family’s address etc in Limerick. Both the Catholic and Protestant churches have extensive records.

[@thorwolfblackfirer5723]

Bro I irish we get lot fr americans have soul family tree hunting I know grand holiday fr them when they ask food fr local roll shop dam so odd no offence to all

[@WFRaps]

@@thorwolfblackfirer5723that's not English

[@lazytea_x]

@@thorwolfblackfirer5723 come back when you're not having a stroke

[@StarlightSternlicht]

I am struggling to understand why you care so much to say " Struggling" If you are struggling there's a phone number in Australia called Beyond Blue. But if you're Koori you CANNOT ring it! You have to ring 13 YARN 😂😂😂

[@jjman111188]

​@thorwolfblackfirer5723 nice word salad bud 😂

[@Cmillzzzz]

I’m English with Irish family, appreciate you highlighting The Troubles in the trailer. You’re loved over this part of the world Spanian, let’s ooooog

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

It used to be if you had Irish family then you were Irish😢😢😢

[@mmuzzwell3654]

@@f.dmcintyre4666 Still is, if you have Irish parents or grandparents then you can apply for dual nationality (EU passport). Need to do the paper trail though takes about 18 months.

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

@@mmuzzwell3654 I'm not talking about bits of paper, they give them out to any TDH, it's about blood......

[@mmuzzwell3654]

@@f.dmcintyre4666 A lot of us Irish decedents were spread all of the world. Ironically the most closest (generationally) can often be found in the UK. If you are expecting some kind of stamp of approval from someone for being a decedent, it will be a long wait. Culture where you grew up is everything.

[@curiositycloset2359]

​@@f.dmcintyre4666 lol I've been told by many an old paddy, who are probably dead now, that's not the case.

[@deathdealer4819]

dude you stayed on Talbot street, which is the absolute worst street in Dublin, not a week goes by without Talbot St being in the news for some robbery or stabbing or some other shenanigans, its very central too so that's why it was so expensive, jump in a taxi and travel 5 or 10 minutes in any direction and you'll be in a nicer area with possibly better cheaper accommodation too

[@Husseyturfs]

he wants the worst hood lets og

[@katiefullful]

Stop excusing Dublin, the entire city is a kip over run with illegal migrants, there's no point in sugar coating it .

[@BenHolmes-l2k]

Where can i watch that 1

[@NedPlanter]

Alot of Dublin is an absolute kip tho to be fair. More of its a kip than isnt

[@Boozywoozy27]

I know yeah, like just get off at Pearse different world

[@finzfan47]

The light at dawn and dusk in places like Ireland and scotland this time of year is amazing.

[@kannam11]

"Chair sniffers" 🤣 The lads were asking if you thought they were chasing you for something haha

[@juliencoombe9164]

I thought they said chest sniffers! 🤣😂

[@kannam11]

@@juliencoombe9164 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amyjoyce5532]

Myself and my partner watch all you videos.. you should be so proud of yourself man.

[@Sarky39]

The excessive amount of barbers and phone repair shops are fronts for money laundering.

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

💯

[@soldier2297]

Run by cultural enrichers.

[@donjohn5542]

I went in a few times and they don't know or have shit. Like I went store to store. 8 locations on the map. Nada. Just sit there. Sus.

[@dibble2005]

the phone shops are drugs and money laundering and our police do NOTHING.

[@phoenixzappa7366]

By immigrants

[@annaventris7986]

Spanian you’re an absolute legend ! Hubby and I loved your journey. We too had a tear in our eyes at times. Your content is mad! So glad that you got to visit where your roots are from. Thankyou for sharing your journey. As I said you’re a legend !!!

[@Daniel-e9p9z]

Heaps sad this series is over, what a journey brother, you make your videos feel like your talking to a family very honest very real and very open, true, thanks spanian

[@markjacob2386]

Im a Scouser with deep ties to Ireland and my Great Grand Father was from Limerick, Much Respect Spanian!! 👊🏼

[@markjacob2386]

Hey Brotha Spanian you gotta come check out Liverpool, around 75% of people from Liverpool/Scouser’s have Irish ancestery, Liverpool is a place the unquie unto its self Bro, your always welcome to my city & Ill show ya the real spots where Scouser dwell not just the “the toursit spots” 👊🏼

[@Sabrina-g1h6d]

A scouser 😂 say no more

[@Sabrina-g1h6d]

@@markjacob2386no Spanian don’t go to Liverpool, unless you want to be shot robbed or in a fight 😂

[@RuaidhríRyan]

​@sidney_poitier1 He said he had 1 ancestor from Limerick. He didn't say that was his only Irish relation

[@RuaidhríRyan]

@sidney_poitier1 No that's not obvious. That's not even evident in the comment I read. He mentioned close Irish ties, which I would expect from a scouser, but he only mentioned the ancestor from Limerick. That's likely because the video focused on Limerick. There's no reason not to think he might have other sides of the family with more recent connections to other parts of Ireland.

[@Christie_43]

I'm sad that this series has to end but I have enjoyed watching your journey with you along the way as you find your heritage. Thanks for sharing this amazing trip of a lifetime with all of us and making these memories with us as well ❤️❤️. Truly amazing and totally entertaining best content I have watched in ages spanian.

[@Marley-wy3bb]

Yes brother UFC Then Spanian at 6:30 am What a weekend lad 😂 🫶🏽

[@Marley-wy3bb]

Wow ilia

[@Marley-wy3bb]

Im disappointed with his Dublin trip , he’s literally landed on Talbot street , The worst street in the city , worst hotel Full of piss & junkies He never seen any part of south Dublin

[@jasongrant7212]

spanian you are amazing your content is the highlight of my day from watching your journey iv learnt so much on history that you provided.. thank you stay safe and look forward to more

[@MrTonks50]

Honestly lad catching up to the series but genuinely never expect this kinda side from u the whole journey of u retracing the steps is next level obviously ur getting it all figured out and im glad to see keep on lad

[@Seanney25582]

Both of Parents are from Limerick, I recommend to watch a movie called Angela’s Ashes, which is about Limerick

[@rastaman1873]

Angela's ashes

[@greeneyez40]

Love that film , makes you laugh and cry, " it's the twins, there arses are shitty " 😂😂

[@Cycozis777]

I'm glad he didn't walk back through the Shankill with his Celtic kit.

[@concreteheat6396]

I don't think he knows that's the Catholic side? 😬

[@nash06]

I’d say he does ;)

[@Gdoc2025]

God bless Glasgow Celtic

[@r3co0]

​@@Gdoc2025Scum

[@oldmate99]

​@@Gdoc2025the famine is over why don't you go home

[@RolandHiscutt-r9k]

South African blown in here. I'm currently living Limerick and it's a awesome city never mind the shade people throw about its past. 🤙

[@ericfreeman273]

Well said and I agree with every word you've stated.

[@aurora-waffle]

It's so refreshing to see someone who has been effected by the history of the country see it as he begins to try and understand it I didn't see this in history class never will it's mad

[@MzLatina]

Have loved watching this series so much! Sad that it’s come to an end but at the same time can’t wait to see what other adventures Spanian has planned.. he’s so entertaining and well spoken! Look forward to the upcoming videos!!! 😊

[@BillyIrish304]

I was born in 82, and fondly remember going to Dublin for the day on the train, from Carlow. It was bustling with markets and locals. It was dirty, but was pouring with character. So I can just imagine how magical Dublin was, as its described in "The rare auld times"

[@gearoiddom]

Heroin sent Dublin down the wrong path. Mass unchecked immigration is more than the Rare Ould Times can handle. The incomers have zero regard for Irish culture and are simply drawn by easy government money. I’m also from provincial Ireland with fond childhood memories of visiting Dublin in the 80s.

[@adamlyons424]

Spanian what the fuck I’ve been watching you for so long and you are a Fitzgerald from Limerick ?!?? Welcome to the family brother I can’t believe it

[@jjman111188]

So not actually Irish then 😂 Anglo Norman

[@daintree98]

@@jjman111188 Mostly Roman and Viking.

[@jjman111188]

@@daintree98 Fitzgerald is an anglo Norman name silly. Pay attention.

[@daintree98]

@@jjman111188 Normans are mostly Vikings who settled in France.

[@jjman111188]

@@daintree98 yeah and then 500 years passed and lot of things happened. Fitzgerald is an anglo Norman name, are you disagreeing?

[@cynthiac781]

I'm from Dublin and it's a shame you didn't see it ten years ago completely different place than it is now! 😢 100 % agree with you.

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

Yeah but as a Cork man I felt the beautiful Limerick city and it's stunning king John's castle done us Irish proud in his vlog.

[@finzfan47]

What in the fuck is wrong with our governments? They really think it's a good idea to replace the locals witha bunch of immigrants who can't speak english and came here to steal the taxpayer money? I really don't get it. Should all white people just move to the countries these people are fleeing to and ask their government for money and housing?

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

Chalk and cheese they have done some job on us. The anti Irish ☘️ dirt.

[@LaughingMan44]

It was already bad 10 years ago, but yeah now it' a horror show

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

@@LaughingMan44 I don't agree Dublin has some stunning areas in the city centre and its got some superb buildings that could match Paris or London like the bank of Ireland building.

[@9173V]

What a series, what a journey! I know you feel disappointed that you didn’t have a specific house to visit in Limerick but think of it this way, you actually connected with the “path” of further generations back. The Fitzgeralds were so powerful and influential they would have travelled, lead and fought on all the streets you explored. That’s more priceless than a single building would have been.

[@ciciju6031]

OMG, u just walked past jasmine palace in limerick, the memories, my first overseas country, studied at uni of limerick and worked at jasmine palace

[@rjflores438]

I was worried Spanian would be walking around the Shankhill Rd with that Celtic shirt on!

[@lukeshiells4195]

Lol yer hey lol

[@stephengmclaughlin9963]

I was worried for spanian walking about Shankill with his crucifix showing .

[@DCNEWS23]

What would happen exactly 😂

[@Adamaido]

​@DCNEWS23 honestly nothing but it's just also inviting trouble.

[@maryoconnor2596]

Let's just say it's not advisable, nor a Rovers Jersey

[@katiegill4927]

Amazing video, how sweet and polite the little Irish kids 😊

[@simonmoore2059]

If there was ever a list of do not stay, go and do in Dublin... You Sir ticked them all off! 😂

[@kevinob1983]

Great and interesting perspective. Genuine appreciation for the country and an obvious affinity for us. Keep doing what you're doing

[@joevirovac456]

CROATIANS LOVE THEYRE IRISH BROTHERS ! GOD BE WITH YOU IRELAND !

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

👊

[@Wild_west_84]

I respect you for speaking your mind on Dublin and not mincing your words. It is not a good representation of Ireland as the capital and as someone who lived there for nearly 20 years I would agree with you. The city centre and in particular the areas you walked are rough and on the point of dereliction in parts. It’s not good enough for a country that is placed so high on many indexes of most desirable places to live.

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

Yes I agree with you on Dublin but as a Cork man I felt Limerick did Ireland proud and he really seemed to have a great time at King John's castle.

[@LaughingMan44]

Even the "nice" parts are awful: smelly, dirty, ugly

[@vampmode9132]

The reason you see a lot of Scottish flags is from the Ulster province under britain it was colonised by scottish migrants to replace the mainly Roman Catholic population there as the fields in ireland were very valuable to feeding their other colonial ventures. Same as what happened in Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar etc etc

[@Quiet740]

That’s interesting.

[@Pete_YT]

Yeah everyone thinks it’s the English who took Northern Ireland but it was the Scottish.

[@vampmode9132]

@@Pete_YT well, they were under one crown at that point they both were involved

[@johnners911]

@@Pete_YT The North East of Ireland was part of the DalRiata Kingdom, long before the English arrived. Before there were roads, there were boats and the Scotland was more accessible to the Antrim Coast than Dublin, for example. A Gaelic speaking heritage exists there for many many centuries. Look at the history (and massacres) of Rathlin Island, for a microcosmic look at the overall history of the area. Fun fact, Ulster was "planted" with English speaking settlers because it was always the most opposed to English rule, the most difficult to manage for the English, and the most determined to preserve a Gaelic heritage. To me, even though it is officially part of the UK, the Antrim coast is still more "Irish" than Dublin ever was. The Scotti people migrated from what is now Ireland, hence giving Scotland the name it has today. The links between the North of Ireland and Scotland have always been there and the people are often very similar. I am one of them and consider myself totally Irish, but my culture is different to someone in Cork for example. I lived and worked in Cork for a few years and was often asked, by people who had known me for a while, what part of Scotland I was from. That was a bit irritating to be honest.

[@anthonyf3680]

You forgot to mention that it was Scottish protestants that were sent there to colonise and to stop the ulster province because that was the province of Ireland that was most resistant against British rule

[@heiniwilkinson9579]

Spanian, I can feel and understand what you are saying. You only need to look at our wife's connections and how they keep and maintain their culture. I am Maori and we connect to your wife's whanau in some way because of the great migration where our waka sailed the great oceans and each waka ended up at different lands well before it was colonized before the pakeha/palangi came ashore. I would love to invite you to our marae just so you can see how our culture maintains their roots. We can be anywhere in the world but we can quite honestly say that we have a place call home. Your wife would probably have the same concept from her village. I just want to say that "it takes a village to raise a child" and that's how we Maori do it in New Zealand. I'm 67yrs old and I love watching out for your videos. You so remind me of my nephew Manaia. Love to meet you one day, hopefully on my marae. (Turangawaewae)

[@PupiMuller]

Let'sss OGGG lad! Loved your tracing your heritage content bro, really enjoyed the series hope you had a blast 🙏

[@Oasisman94]

Hey Spanian I'm an Englishman working and living in Sydney, 2 years ago I flew back to England to visit my family and decided to visit Ireland for 3 days with my folks we stayed in Cork (which I would recommend) then I hired a car and drove to Limerick without any biased influences towards the place and we all absolutely loved it! I don't have family history from there but I had a strange urge/feeling to visit! So glad I did! Loved your whole family heritage video it was so intriguing thanks pal 🤙

[@annierisk8981]

God bless the Irish, much love Darwin Australia

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

🙏🏻🇮🇪🙏🏻

[@kathyminassian1375]

Congratulations, what a journey. I love your passion and I would rather watch your vlogs, they are much better than documentaries that only show one the popular sites. So what next, it’s difficult to imagine that you could get any more entertaining and yet you will I’m sure of that. A brilliant job, thank you so much.

[@joshjames6855]

Your vlogs would be 100x better if you took the time to have more in depth conversations with locals. Google only tells you so much and seeing parts of a country through a local eyes will give you a whole new appreciation for it. Just some advice Josh

[@paulfitzgerald8472]

Limerick looks great what a brilliant advertisement for the city friendly and super clean streets

[@minac2584]

Mondays are my days off and i've been looking forward to watching this! What a great video. Loved your korero/talk at the end of this vlog. Very important. Thank you, for sharing your journey with us all. My dad was born in Italy, mother from NZ- not been to Italy before. Always felt like i never fit in anywhere and am 32 now. Perhaps that feeling will disperse after a trip to discover my roots. Thanks again for another great video :)

[@DaraMagill]

The highrise at -2:12:31 (Divis flats) was an IRA stronghold during The Troubles but has since been knocked down and rebuilt. There's a huge amount of history in those flats alone but you were right to say about the trauma of that area. Love the video as always and glad you got to see my city.

[@NoEvidenceForGod]

Spanian's descriptive words about Belfast (trauma, sad, etc) aren't too far off and it's easy to see what he's getting at. Belfast carries the weight of history, where echoes of conflict linger in its murals and architecture, yet these elements coexist with a deep sense of renewal and hope. The remnants of that era can evoke feelings of heaviness or unease which is what he was probs referring to. The streets just have this industrial texture and grittiness to them. Idk if this comment is cringe and who gives a fuck what some random youtube commenter thinks lol

[@floydgondolli7321]

Written like a good book

[@killersteve09]

Spot on !

[@vernonwalker5676]

Great words mate👍🏼

[@michaelallen3395]

It doesn't matter where Spanian travels to in the World the love for this guy that came from tough beginnings to where he is today you have to admire and respect, surely. As a female and mother to my now only Son that's 20yrs old and achieving everything in life he sets out to do makes me so proud. Never forget I grew up 20mins from London UK had the same life, arrested alot in my teen's for Drugs served my first prison sentence in Holloway London UK 1998 (4 times) my last in 2001/2 and finally realised there is an amazing world and I'm missing so much.Turn 50yrs old in 3wks and life is short don't waste it, it goes by so fast and blink you've missed it for stupid reckless B.S. love you all and Spanian thank you.

[@Jonze_Australia]

Always with the content brother It's so insane how far you've come!

[@CB-tm8yi]

I served as a soldier there in West Belfast in 1994, halfway through the tour there was ceasefire. Crazy times but glad it's got better over the years.

[@Kyteasahigh]

@@CB-tm8yi 1994? Ah u saw nothing then was well cooled down by then😆

[@loganp4570]

You need to go back at Belfast and go up the Falls Road too. See both sides.

[@Jpfitzy2024]

Big up the fitzgerald clan I'm Fitzgerald myself just came across this after someone pointed me in this direction keep up the good work brother 🇮🇪💪🏻🫡

[@sligomalcolm]

I only just discovered this guy And I must say his videos are truly epic I have only watched this last 4 videos of his tracing his heritage across the 4 countries of Spain , Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland When I started to watch I was not expecting them to be truly epic in their scales I have never spend 12 hour watching videos from a new content provider to me but Antony makes us feel like he is with us His honesty is real there is nothing fake here His love of the perfect kebab He says it how he sees it and his attention to detail of brining us along for the journey every step of the way is why people wanting to follow up video after video There is are some people who typical 30 min videos and then there is Antony lee’s who makes epic lord of the ring style 3 hour adventure Well done Spanian I can’t wait to see your next upload From Malcolm in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@langachanga4402]

Never really had a means to connect to my Irish heritage, sounds strange but this video helped to fill a hole in my family lineage that I’ve lost my connection to. Big ups, meant a lot

[@phatmadskillz]

I've watched the other three of your heritage episodes, but it's taken me 3 nights to finish this one lol love your content you make me laugh hey

[@papadoc711]

I live in West Belfast, glad to see you travel here bud.

[@tomjohnston1220]

Irish for Belfast is Beal Feirste. It means, the mouth of the river Farset, which still runs under Belfast's High Street. The English changed Irish names into something they just sounded like. Irish names are descriptive of the place where are located. When the English changed the names, they became nonsense, meaning nothing.

[@abluecassette]

That's very cool, thanks for that :)

[@olivermcparland1804]

Belfast my hometown Enjoy your stay. "Keep er lit" as we say here ☘️

[@Michael-m2x3q]

Absolute vlogging at its finest,..... No words. Special stuff bigman

[@psychologyrelated538]

Gotta be the 9ne of the best walk vlogs ive seen, havnt put my phone down since this morning, amd learning more about my country then already knew to😂😂

[@EricFreeman-jk3ms]

Stop the lights how stunning is Limerick city man 😮 never know it was this beautiful or that big mad beautiful gerogain city 🎉 can't wait 2 go and see this city now what a vibe what a city my brother 💯

[@tinacanty9773]

You’re absolutely right about Limerick - beautiful city with history, culture, sportsmen and women - a people connected. Don’t know how much more time do us Irish have left as a welcoming and caring people when our own government are knowingly pitting us against each other and completely changing the culture we are so famous for! We have to change the referendum that sanctioned a new pact on migration and asylum allowing undocumented young men into Dublin City who have increased crime by 25%. Irish people emigrated for generations but we never expected hands ours - we slept on friends sofas and worked, contributing financially. We didn’t expect handouts. I have empathy for true asylum seekers but these men dispose of their ID on the way here, flushing them down toilets etc - and it’s not their fault - it’s 100% our governments fault and we’re all going to pay the price if we don’t collectively do something! Historically we’ve been asked to vote on issues that seriously affect us - what they’re doing is destroying our country - and they’re supposed to be FOR the people!! Phew.. sorry for the rant - great video!☘️☠️👽

[@RuaidhríRyan]

Limerick is rough but no rougher than any other city in the western world these days. It's bad reputation comes from a feud that was happening almost 20 years ago. Today Dublin is much worse and even the Dubs will admit Dublin has gone downhill. Anyone still saying Limerick is Stab City is out of touch with modern Limerick. Although I find it hilarious that you said it's more Irish while you were on Parnell Street. That street is about as Irish as Istanbul these days, except for Mark Murphy's Pub.

[@Bawden-q2d]

It has been a great journey that you have shed with us thanks

[@LeonardLugu-wo2js]

Thank you 👍 GOOD Heritage story of your family 🎉🎉🎉

[@scott.t1714]

Wow that was mad I actually enjoyed watching this series man very entertaining and informative well done anuios I didn’t want it to end

[@mickholmes7571]

I recently did a DNA test and 56% Irish (Limerick & Tipperary) and 37% Scottish so this series has been very personal for me and I will use as a reference when I travel there to find my heritage. Thanks so much mate really appreciate all the information you gave us.

[@Kevin-qm7ic]

You will be more than welcomed in limerick brother

[@merylnbredican5254]

Irish lad here, Galway, close to Limerick, looking forward to this one brother

[@annebrady6509]

I'm Aussie but my mum was from Galway ❤

[@therig1339]

Do you know a street busker named Peter Shae ? He has one leg 😅 old bloke

[@Mmc288]

I’m Galway too 😊😊

[@rjflores438]

@merylnbredican5254 Ive got ancestry in Galway on my dads side and my mum is Spanish. They both came to London in the late 70s. I really loved Galway and the West of Ireland when I visited. I definitely preferred it to Dublin, however, Spanian would have preferred it if he had gone South of the River Liffey, everyone knows that the Northside isnt as nice.

[@merylnbredican5254]

​@@rjflores438 Oh well in that case welcome to the tribe 😂 the West is definitely beautiful I agree

[@stephenmcgowan354]

Black cab tour in Belfast mate, it will blow your mind about the troubles

[@RockomusiK]

Love it mate, I didn't know you had Irish heritage. I liked you and your channel before but now that I know you have Irish heritage it makes me support you even more. 🇮🇪

[@drewwhy5541]

Man that was well cool meeting Peter and his son. You really do connect with folk Bro. ❤. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@eoindev94]

Unfortunately the main bus station in Dublin and the location of the hotel where you stayed is in the more run down end of the city and not the nicest to walk around. A lot of homeless accomodation and addiction services for the city centre are located there hence the constant smell of piss and the 'crack head' vibes. Dublin definitely has it's issues just like any city but I think you'd really enjoy it if you had more time to experience other parts of the city and suburbs

[@finzfan47]

Seems like you guys are dealing with immigration issues like we are in the states. The thing is people aren't coming for the right reasons. They aren't coming to work hard and start a family and do what immigrants have done for centuries. They aren't escaping genocide or anything. They saw how people lived on social media and want to come and live off their money. They think they deserve it or something. I am not against immigration or immigrants but I feel like social media has caused this massive influx of single young men to countries and they just want to take advantage of taxpayer money.

[@scottledeuce]

dublin is a shithole man, full stop

[@catL156]

Bs the city centre is an absolute dump, should people avoid there too? Visit Dublin just keep out of the city centre 😂

[@chrisbuckler9312]

Spain was invaded by the Visigoths for ages. Visigoths come from Scandinavia

[@JahEerie]

@@catL156 The North inner city is rough - cross the river & it's a different world

[@johnc6311]

Limerick is a beautiful city, the media gave it a bad name due to a few families feuding with eachother, Limerick people are the nicest, funniest people youll meet, salt of the earth, absolutely delighted to hear you enjoyed Limerick, dont listen to this 'stab city' bullshit, its a city with no more problems than any other average city, famous for its music, sport & plenty more, your welcome back anyday lad!

[@decotronq9054]

It was called that for a reason tbf. It's miles better now thankfully

[@petermis7524]

you must have lived or you are living in completely different Limerick , this city / larger village actually / is one of the worst , ugliest places in Europe . 50% of population are simpletons or scumbags , young gangsters and bandidst , incompetent drivers, ignorant people and people living on their own terms and rules . Horrible ,terrible management of the city by the city council, lack of police badly needed due to fast rising crime ,that scares off the rest of good population to stay here for good , many Irish people decide to leave this medieval village already . Not many positives Limerick has to offer , sad fact

[@robvinyl2314]

I’m Irish & living in Sydney for25 years i really looking forward to your upcoming video in Ireland

[@StarKrryle2]

Thank you for taking us around Ireland with you brotha, love your videos.

[@Rotuma7]

My new fav video of yours now! ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@rebeccadunn6801]

My grandfather was from Limerick! I’m so excited for this video! LETS OGG