Walking Omey Island off the West Coast of Ireland

[@ThairishTimes]

I’ve never heard of Omey Island before Derek. Ireland has such a deep rich culture. I need to go on my own adventure there someday

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Hi Pete! Yeah I'd only heard it mentioned before and ended up in the area so went down to take a look. Great to see you here in the comments ;)

[@SusanBelfast11]

“Take us to Tir na nog” 😊 with the white horse! ❤

[@TommysOutdoors]

Hey Derek, excellent video! Thanks for the idea of the place to visit, looks great. Funny that you said it doesn’t look/feel like Ireland. For me, walking the coasts of Kerry with a fishing rod, this looked like a staple of the Irish coastal landscape. Only goes to show how personal experiences are shaping the way we see things. Have you heard about Whiddy Island? It’s a great place with a fantastic history. Might be an idea for one of your videos. I love the closing shot with the sunset, excellent cinematography! Keep it up, buddy!

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Cheers Tommy. FYI I think you'd be grand setting up a tent over there too - lots of hidden coves and wide open spaces....and hardly any people ;) I have not heard of Whiddy island and just about to look that up. Thanks very much!

[@TheInvisibleMan1001]

Hi Derek, I have discovered your channel 2 days ago and have binged watched half of your videos already and by doing so I've finally built enough courage to leave dublin after living here my whole 21 years of life. thanks you for the inspiration. First destination, Co.Carlow.

[@karimedinburgh]

Good video , thanks for sharing , I also take landscape videos in UK , so it's very helpful and interesting, I subscribed to the channel, so I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for the good video

[@nixon092010]

You made me laugh there, when you said at 1;18. Castaway on the beach. If you just has of looked too the sky as you were saying castaways there was a jet flying over.

[@blloodstone8762]

Keep up the great vids derek

[@mariadavies1511]

Hi Derek thank you so much for this video. It is so relaxing listening to all the sounds especially the sea. You make the best videos.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

my pleasure, cheers Maria!

[@GrahamOCheallaigh]

Thanks for the video Derek. A couple of years ago I was looking to stay at the campsite nearby the island but all booked out. I read about Omey & it sounded very interesting. It's amazing how tropical it can look in the west of Ireland when the weather is right, I've been to Achill & Aron More island's & the water has been beautiful.

[@derrickmurphy7729]

Ah brilliant Derek thanks for that 👍. When you were running I thought something was chasing you !!like the mad goat on the island lol.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

haha I was the only mad goat out there!

[@Muddipaws1308]

Love this!

[@valeriecarter836]

What a gorgeous place. Love this video Derek as I do all the others. Safe travels as always xx

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Hey Val. Great to hear from you and yes it's well worth the visit but make sure to know what's up with the tide before you go out there!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up you. What a beautiful, calming place, very meditative 💚

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Ey up you! Thanks for watching :)

[@walkandtalkinnaturefordepr3357]

In another church ruin interesting. Life is definitely a challenge to get over.. Then you meet someone like you. And say yes. Lets do it. Interesting to hear you were a travel guide in africa. Tell more. Not sure about going on your trip. But interested to hear about it. Hope you post details here. God bless.

[@medievaltexan]

Awesome video! Really enjoying your content! 👏 👏 👏

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thank you. Glad to hear this!

[@inthecouchproductions8103]

We’ve found some evidence that my family’s surname used to be Omey, and we know we came from Galway. I wonder if we lived there or very close by.

[@turluogh8764]

Where is omey island and how do you get there, nice video Derek

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

It's in Connemara, Galway. You can park the car near Claddaghduff and walk across or even drive across but it must be when the tide is out. Info at the carpark re the tide. :)

[@turluogh8764]

@@DerekCullenOutdoors cheers Derek

[@bernardtynan1725]

Is it OK to wild camp on Omey or is it frowned upon?

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Howya Bernard. Someone told me that parking up in a camper van is frowned upon. I'll definitely be going wild camping there in the summer and leave no trace of my existence as always. PS. In case you might be wondering, I imagine the northern side (right side facing out to sea) would be best/hidden or else maybe the small beach on the western side.

[@bernardtynan1725]

@@DerekCullenOutdoors many thanks Derek,happy camping 🏕