Full Time Van Life In Ireland (We Didn’t Expect This)

[@niallio77]

If you stopped and looked carefully, there are rabbits everywhere. Coney comes from Coinin, Irish for rabbits. St Patrick visited and was given rabbit stew - offended, he cursed the place with 1,000's of rabbits. You also missed a big rock which St Patrick leaped onto for refuge when he was caught out by the tide. The tide never rises above the rock because he blessed it. Coney Island New York is named after the island.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We did see a lot of rabbits and I knew it got its name from the Irish for rabbit and that St Patrick had visited but didn’t know the rest so thank you always good to learn something new!!! (This is Emma by the way, Neil doesn’t do looking into history) 😂😂😂

[@Granuaile1]

Rabbits were only introduced to Ireland in12th century by the Normans so St Patrick muscling in on the act again! The Irish word 'coinín' actually comes from the Norman French word 'connil' which comes from the Latin word for rabbit - 'cuniculus'. The hare is native to Ireland so maybe some confusion there.

[@niallio77]

@@Granuaile1 Brilliant. Someone read wiki. Now look up "legend"

[@michaelcaffery5038]

​@@UrbanVanlife I haven't been there for a while. Was it this year you visited? The last time I was there the rabbit population had completely gone as far as I could see. Previously the rabbit population was numerous and well established. The landowner had put about the story they had all been killed by poison which is bs as there are cattle there and you would have to dose the whole island with poison to do that. I know about hunting and control of rabbits. Someone, guess who, illegally introduced Viral Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease of which the new (possibly genetically altered) variant has a more or less 100% fatality. I'm surprised and delighted some survived. This disease, imported from China to control rabbits, has been deliberately spread in other places by farmers and golf clubs. What they probably didn't realise is that this disease kills hares, both Irish and British. Hares are now extinct in many areas of the country. I have tried bringing this up with Wildlife Services and was basically ignored. The farming lobby is powerful in this country. Don't be fooled by the vocal patriotism which often doesn't go further than cheering the national team and singing 'rebel' songs. Unfortunately there are many, not just in Ireland, who know the price of everything and the value of nothing.

[@daz.r1994]

This was mint. Great you got to see the 2 ladies working on the house.

[@UrbanVanlife]

They are a pair of superstars, how much they have done is epic!

[@campervancodgers124]

Emma is always right ❤,,, Guys the videos are just getting better and better and we never want them to end., looking forward to seeing you all at Vanlife eats ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, can’t wait to see your lovely faces too 😍😍🐾🐾

[@campervancodgers124]

@@UrbanVanlife ❤️

[@crafter63]

Emma's not always right, that van needs a winch 😊

[@Fr4Gz36]

love these guys...greattt

[@UrbanVanlife]

♥️♥️🐾🐾

[@paullawrence8572]

Come on Neil listen to Emma 😂 another brilliant vid! Top edit Top laugh always😅. Paul & Lin.❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

He rarely ever listens so it was a massive relief when he actually did listen this time 😂😂. Although he did trick me by starting to drive into it that evening …. I will get him back ….. 😏😏

[@yorkshiresfinestpair]

That road reminds me of going over to Holy Island when we nearly got stranded coming back over it in the van. 😮 Glad you dropped in on the girls, think the jar of dirt could be a sellout 😂😂 Great vlog guys. 👍🏼🥰🥰

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah it was a hair raising drive but we are glad we experienced it! And of course we had to see the girls it’s been 2 years since we had the pleasure of their company! Absolutely lovely people!!

[@thelmalewis7870]

Hya Glad you are friends of Camper Vibes. Looks like you just starting your adventures , enjoy.

[@UrbanVanlife]

They are an amazing couple who we think the world of, and obviously the fur babies too!! Absolutely loved catching up with them as it had been too long!

[@thelmalewis7870]

I ve follwed them for last 4 years ish, they are true, honest , down to earth , and a fun loving couple , Iam a veteran , Emily always makes me smile when she get her tooth brush out for cleaning, its a forces thing you never for get, Lousie is an awesome videograghic and the complement each others Oh what happen when you both fell off a bike Lousie mentioned it in their video ?🤭

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ooooohhhh the bike …. Louise and Neil thought it would be good fun to ride it after a heavy down pouring of rain of course Emily and I were the sensible ones and kept our feet firmly on the ground!!! And Emily’s toothbrush trick is well used in the bar trade as well, can’t beat it to get into small places and give them a good scrub!!!! Obviously with a clean toothbrush of course 😂😂😂

[@kittanystreams]

Hello =D new subscriber here from Camper Vibe =) Love your videos, watching lots =)

[@UrbanVanlife]

Arrrr hi there kitty welcome welcome . We are very much like the girls in our ways to be honest and hope you enjoy the content .

[@johnoshaughnessy7198]

Great video as always. What a great team ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much! ♥️

[@neillh]

As always another great adventure thank you for taking us along

[@UrbanVanlife]

Glad you enjoyed it we have had so much fun over in Ireland, wonderful place and wonderful people

[@Experimental-DW]

Excellent! Beautiful place you’ve been, since you’ve hit the road full time you videos are going from strength to strength really lovin them, I’ve been a subscriber for quite sometime now but don’t often comment but as I say excellent keep them coming

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, we are loving Ireland not only for the beauty but also the people are so welcoming and it’s a far cry from our old life style too!!!

[@ardy0702]

Been out to the island and back a few times in a Tesla Model Y. Handy spin as long as you keep tide times in mind 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Definitely a must being aware of the tide times!!

[@George_the_VW_Crafter]

Looks fantastic again. Looking forward to the next adventure

[@UrbanVanlife]

More to come! Thank you 😃😃

[@christycullen2585]

great video guys just back from holiday to catch up with your adventures

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, hope you had a lovely holiday 😁

[@epicchannel4724]

Always be careful when drinking stout in different pubs in donegal, even if you normally drink guinness because the alcohol content can vary significantly. Stayed in a little place in carrigart once and ended up getting carried home after 5 pints.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Don’t think Iv ever had 5 pints on one go in my life lol . 2 is my max I’m a propper light weight

[@PK_Blinder]

Thats such a "Northern" thing to do....😉😂😂 Love a bit of Colin Furze and his mate Tom Lamb.... 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Arnt they just boss we met them at the nec and Tom is a legend

[@stevewaslin7171]

Great video again

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏

[@eddiesmallhorn4021]

What a great video… love watching Emma and yours adventures.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thanks Mr Eddie, you guys need to hop on a plane and come join us 😊😊

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

What a lovely place the sea road would be dicey lol, last time I saw them both was last April 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was very dicey but worth it!

[@xpxp1]

great video. 💯 that crossing looked nerve-wracking... 🫣😁

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was one of them things where once your going you didn’t want to stop . But was waiting for the back end to start dipping down as well . Iv had better present drives . But it was all ok and it’s nice to be able to enjoy the memory

[@xpxp1]

@@UrbanVanlife yeah, I don't think I'd want to be doing it regularly.... 😁

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yer that’s a no there and back was good enough lol

[@helenmurray2208]

Brilliant vlog ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 😊

[@marycannon2653]

That sends shivers through me because myself and some friends had to be towed out of there and the tide had our heels. Horrible memory. Enjoy yourselves

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s a dangerous road to be sure, we where very nervous, sorry you had such a bad experience

[@sthlmcol]

Great channel 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep Up the good work

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you! 👍

[@kevinreilly9482]

I worked on coney island a few years ago building a pier

[@UrbanVanlife]

Oh wow 😮

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on travel keep up the travel vlogs thanks lee

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Lee!

[@vanlifeeats]

Dinner looks dam good!! 👍🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

It wasn’t what had planned in my head I was missing the main ingredient …. So heh hoe we rolled and made a concoction 😂😂😂

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Great show you two. Nice to see Coney Island...the salt water would put me off, my old 31 year old van probably couldn't handle anymore rust, plus the wiring to think about. You two did it so I don't have to 😆🤣 I stayed in Raghly Harbour a couple of times, (in one of my videos) I could easily see Coney Island from there and wondered what it was like 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah the salt water is an issue obviously but we had to do it, as it would have been a shame not to visit and we were not disappointed!!! The van got a long jet wash when we got back on the mainland trust us!!!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@UrbanVanlife Yeah, I watched the whole video 😆, seen you jet wash the van and knew you wouldn't let the salt water sit around too long, wise move. My mate used to work for SKY satellite tv, replacing satellite dishes around coastal areas was 80% of his work load 👍

[@tonytrumble]

Love what the girls are doing with that cottage

[@UrbanVanlife]

They are doing an amazing job, the energy these two have is incredible 🤗

[@Moonlightdance58]

I have nightmares about being on a road that is overtaken by water. I couldn’t do it. I love your channel. You give me such joy! Thank you!

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was an experience we will both never forget, thank you for coming along with us!

[@cyndeeh]

Love those ladies! Nice vid!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Amazing people they are genuinely brilliant 🤩

[@denisecafferky2248]

Brilliant fun. I remember mum & dad driving us 4 kids over to Coney Island donkeys years ago. Think we screamed the whole way there and back, we were terrified 😅. Must do it with my little one some time 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Now that is the Reason there is no in cab footage cos me and emma where doing the same lol

[@jeffshaw4553]

Wow that pls d is crazy in good way your brave taking your van on the beach I wouldn’t take our motor home on there 🤣🤣but good luck to you guys love the content guys the amazing places you have been is awesome 👍🏽

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah it was a bit hair raising taking the van over but we just had to do it, and thank you for the lovely comment ♥️

[@ScullyPop]

Incredible van channel.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks 🤩

[@BeadALA]

At 3:46 mins, the photo wall in the pub - the girl on the horse is my mother. If you'd like to know more about her life on the island, please let me know.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ohh wow, if you are on instagram I would to here about it (my handle is Emmalyon1)

[@BrendaSmyth-i9o]

Hteat video u two as akways and u git to spend dome time with two of my fav people Louise n Emily,they were two of the first vanlifers i started following and have been hooked ever since and now u two are another of my fav people,im just hooked on vanlifers cos i get to see places ill never get to see and i espec8ally luv all u who have visited our lovely country of Ireland c8s i dont get to see all of that either mores the pity,good luck,good health n happuness n take care❤❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you for the kind words . Ireland is such a beautiful place and we will be spending a lot of time here . Mainly going to places that are not so popular and with less tourists . Which is probably the best way to explore a country . Stay safe and thanks for watching

[@shanewaller2864]

22 more days and I will be back home in Ireland, I truly can't wait 💚

[@UrbanVanlife]

Woooohooooo you live in a beautiful country

[@grahamunderwood9353]

For some strange reason since watching this vlog I keep getting adverts for lanoguard marine perhaps they think you have a boat 😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂😂 really? How do we turn the van into a boat … we’d be unstoppable then!! It really would be a go anywhere vehicle/vessel 🤔🤔🤔

[@avislivingston8946]

So you did go see the girls hope you had a great time x

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yes we did, couldn’t not as they are so amazing!

[@avislivingston8946]

@@UrbanVanlife ❤️

[@alien-mp7ci]

I'm Irish and majority of the places and landscapes mentioned in numerous videos I had no idea about 😮.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s a common thing for people who live in a place not to be able to see a lot of what it offers, there’s so much of England we haven’t seen, even Liverpool we where still finding hidden gems we knew nothing about a couple of months ago and we have lived and worked there for years!

[@oneilljonathan1477]

Make sure u put the van up on a ramp and wash under it big time

[@UrbanVanlife]

Oh she’s been deep cleaned and jet washed!!

[@shooster5884]

Coney Island is lovely .just the hassle of washing the salt water off the underside after 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

To be fair she was dude a god clean 🧼 😂

[@superstarshining]

Nutters 😂 Great to see Emma and Lou too ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have had a lovely time getting to see them after so long, great company and great people

[@thestadium00]

Best video yet….

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🤩

[@Lorrowen1]

Holy mudder a god you do take chances😃 that’s me best accent.nice to see Lou.

[@UrbanVanlife]

What’s life without a few risks 😏 great accent 😅

[@EricKendall-ih4wj]

Amazing video again and if that's somthing you just through together emma I'm coming to your van for tea every night lol looked lush thank you both great video

[@UrbanVanlife]

Literally it was a proper moment of ohhhhh I forgot to buy the actual mince 😂😂😂😂 proper dumb moment for me that day!!! But it all worked out in the end 😊😊

[@chrisoutofafrica2850]

Your Van's going to rust underneath. You need to spray all that sea salt off! I learned the hard way.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Sure we did that in the video lol

[@Ray-xv7rh]

Funny how great video's are screwed lol😅😆 Loving your great work 😂👏 👍 👌

[@UrbanVanlife]

No Urban’s were during the making of this video …. But Neil’s still sleeping with one eye open!! 👀

[@les.6343]

Great drive but you have exposed the underside of the van and sills ,brake pipes to deadly salt water which will corrode everything it touched.😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was great fun though and we have given her a few good washes since!

[@paulchristie3720]

Hi guys, what camera do you use for filming and what drone do you have ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have different cameras we have go pro hero 10, osmo pocket 3 and a Sony zve10 but for some reason 80 percent of the filming while we have been in Ireland has been on Osmo, the drone we have is the mavic pro 2 zoom

[@Dreyno]

There’s a road under the sand on the south side of the pillars. It was built some time in the 19th century following the highest point on the sand. The pillars were added after the lady who lived in the big old house overlooking the strand witnessed a girl being inundated by the incoming tide and drowned. They mark the line of the road but the actual reason they were built was so you could climb them if you were trapped. They’re never fully covered even with the highest tides.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s sad that happened to the poor girl and the person who witnessed it.

[@Dreyno]

@@UrbanVanlife It happened a girl I knew as well in the same place about 20 odd years ago. Local as well so not a tourist being caught out. An unfortunate reality of living on the coast is you will know or know of, several people who are lost to the sea.

[@UrbanVanlife]

That is so sad

[@ciaranokelly3693]

24 year years living up here in the north west and I have never took the notion to drive out to Coney Island... Not a chance in hell!!! I won't even drive on to the beach at Rossnowlagh.... I admit to have taken perverse pleasure at seeing a few cars getting caught by the incoming tide 😈 As for Coney Island? Well Neil, you got bigger balls than me! Really glad you are having a good time over here 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

It was nerve wracking as this is our home and we were taking a risk but it was so worth it in the end!! 🤗🤗

[@aprildangelo7457]

Don't forget a good pressure wash to get salt sea water off, your brave man i would never dip any vehicle into sea water the problems will follow with things going rusty.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Already done 😂😂😂 first thing we did when we got back to the main land !!!

[@Kimk29]

Hi we are going to tour Ireland in September this year and take our cocker spaniel with us what papers do I need for her thank you kim

[@UrbanVanlife]

If you go a few videos back we have a video about getting the passports . If you travel from the uk in to northern island the you don’t need any thing as not not leaving the uk but do a bit of checking cos you’ll need wormer tablets

[@Kimk29]

@@UrbanVanlife thank you for your help

[@christopherfaust1056]

I need some dirt!!

[@UrbanVanlife]

In my head Jack Sparrow is running around singing ….. ‘I got a jar of dirt, I got a jar of dirt’

[@Talesofhakuna]

Some brilliant drone footage you nutters 😂 make sure you wash all that saltwater off

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and we have washed the van a few times!

[@cinny2222]

Emma Always Correct ,PLUS Does. Nothing Wrong 🤭🥰😍😋😘❤️

[@UrbanVanlife]

I am usually correct but I do get things wrong sometimes … just don’t tell Neil I said that 😂😂😂

[@furface9779]

amazing

[@UrbanVanlife]

First 🍀

[@furface9779]

@@UrbanVanlife that too

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Yes you did take your hammer 🔨 🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍 ... 😘🤗❤👵🏼🐾🐾🐾🤠 xxxx

[@UrbanVanlife]

Well of course you can’t go to someone’s house without your hammer can you? 😂😂😂

[@MrBotwood]

LOL!!......famous last words: "It's got big wheels" LOL......And I'm only 2 minutes in the video!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yer big wheels arnt allwsys a good thing lol

[@tonydean1262]

I was really hoping to see that you met up with the girls we follow them as well I recognised it instantly

[@UrbanVanlife]

Of course we had to come and say hello it’s been too long since we have seen this amazing pair, and of course the fur babies!!

[@Pootz1000]

That salt is going to wonders for your bodywork on the van. I'd get it pressure washes on the body and underneath

[@UrbanVanlife]

Already done!!! 😉

[@amhjoinery2060]

Hope you gave it a thorough wash underneath after😳

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yes we certainly did!!

[@NoelG-IRE]

I hope you washed the underneath of the van after that mate.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ohhhh yeah she’s been deep cleaned

[@petergibson2318]

It’s called Coney Island for the same reason the famous American island is called Coney Island. Rabbits galore.

[@UrbanVanlife]

There’s a lot of bunny’s that’s for sure!!!

[@junebingham4213]

lol i love lou and Emily

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yer there not bad ya no kind of ok 😜😜😜

[@Martin-oz6lr]

Emma said no to drowning 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

I know right . Pretty dam rude if you ask me I mean we have big wheels

[@Martin-oz6lr]

@@UrbanVanlife Lol, she's no fun 🤣

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

@@UrbanVanlife👀👀👀 watching at all times 😊

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

@@Martin-oz6lr 🧐

[@anthonyrielly465]

I would waxoil my van before and after that road lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

If only we had thought of this 😂😂

[@seeker1432]

Ha, Although i enjoy watching Colin Furze, I dont feel daft enough yet to buy his dirt. Your journey looked fun. Dont think i would take my crafter over, Its a fair bit lower than yours.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Nothing daft about a bit of dirt 😂😂😂 and we also love his antics such an inventive clever and intelligent person

[@malcolmocallaghan9619]

Mad gits. RESPECT😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Life without a risk here or there wouldn’t be such fun!

[@interceptor6893]

Did you wash the undercarriage and wheel arches?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Oh they got a good bath!!!

[@interceptor6893]

@@UrbanVanlife Good, salt is a killer, I drove across that in a car, thankfully it was dry, I was shitting myself!

[@Antonymorris1.6]

Oh u best stick with emma advice neil lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

I don’t get angry often but when I thought he was going to drive across that evening ……. My fuse blew 😂😂

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Never underestimate the gut instinct of a woman lol so glad you visited Em & Lou, looking forward to seeing the vid. Stay safe nutters lol ❤x

[@UrbanVanlife]

See… I keep telling him he should listen to me more, but he has selective hearing 😂😂😂

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

@@UrbanVanlife Bit like my dogs lol :) x

[@jwoodzman]

Awesome video guys! ❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🤗

[@Rob.1340]

👍🚐🐾🐾😎☘️

[@UrbanVanlife]

💚👍🐾🐾🤗🇮🇪

[@hangnrashr]

Sea water and a sprinter. That thing will be red rotten within a month

[@UrbanVanlife]

Good job it gets a good jet wash and all good stuff straight away then, but it also isn’t a sprinter, not far different but a crafter

[@tonytrumble]

Ok laws are definitely different over there. Here in the United States you won't see a child in a pub

[@Dreyno]

Children can be on the premises until 9pm in winter and 10pm in the summer. Under 15 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

[@emmaurbanvanlife120]

In the bars I ran in England it was usually till 8/9pm if we sold food and 5/6pm (or down to the DPS’s discretion and premise license ) a lot of licenses had different allowances. It’s different everywhere in the world 😊

[@norwegianzound]

Ok, folks watching this video. Don't do this. I live nearby so am well knowledgeable. No signs, but the locals don't want campervans on the island. There really is no room. I have a big Ducato but would never dream of taking it on to Coney....anyhoo...that's just me.

[@UrbanVanlife]

sorry but you live local but WHO are you to tell people NOT to do thing , sorry but your not the boss of any one , and we spoke to plenty of locals while spending money in the local pub , and was even told we could park in the feild opposite the bud BY the local people , may be people should go there and support a very small pub and see the place for them selves and im pretty sure i the people who live there had a problem they would have put up signs , yes your local but dont talk for other people cos one its wrong and from our interaction with the actual people who live there your doublely wrong , but thats just my opinon from doing it (neil) , people telling others what to do with there lives needs to stop , no ones doing any thing wrong may be you and your big Ducato should go places and speak to the locals instead of speaking for them have a lovely day wanabe god