Ireland - The Don'ts of Visiting Ireland - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Paul
No guns. Like the majority of the EU, there are few weapons. Americans live in constant self-perpetuating fear. They are afraid of everything. Here in Ireland, the police do not carry guns and it is extremely difficult to get a gun licence. Shotguns and rifles are accessible but only if you either have access to land for hunting or are a member of a gun club. Forget about handguns. My dad has a handgun but can only use it at a competition range, plus he's ex army. If Americans sorted their gun control, it would be a much nicer country. I've toured the States 4 times and one really daft thing that stands out is the perception among Americans that the US is free and the leader of the free world, whatever that means. Far from it. Europe is much, much free than the US. In fact most of the World is. That notion is declared by those who have never travelled outside the States. We see it in the conversations of US tourists when they travel to Ireland. You almost feel sorry for them as they really have no clue of the outside world. Geographically, the US is wonderful, but socially, it is very broken. Ireland has its problems, but nobody lives in fear here. Its a fantastic country to raise kids and our educational system is excellent. Great video by the way.
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No guns. Like the majority of the EU, there are few weapons. Americans live in constant self-perpetuating fear. They are afraid of everything. Here in Ireland, the police do not carry guns and it is extremely difficult to get a gun licence. Shotguns and rifles are accessible but only if you either have access to land for hunting or are a member of a gun club. Forget about handguns. My dad has a handgun but can only use it at a competition range, plus he's ex army. If Americans sorted their gun control, it would be a much nicer country. I've toured the States 4 times and one really daft thing that stands out is the perception among Americans that the US is free and the leader of the free world, whatever that means. Far from it. Europe is much, much free than the US. In fact most of the World is. That notion is declared by those who have never travelled outside the States. We see it in the conversations of US tourists when they travel to Ireland. You almost feel sorry for them as they really have no clue of the outside world. Geographically, the US is wonderful, but socially, it is very broken. Ireland has its problems, but nobody lives in fear here. Its a fantastic country to raise kids and our educational system is excellent. Great video by the way.
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Janet
Great video! I'm from Chicago but moved to Ireland 5 years ago, as well as coming here as a tourist a few times. Your suggestions are very spot on. I just wanted to add one more don't: DON'T drive in Dublin! If you're going to rent a car, rent it to drive out of Dublin. If you stay in Dublin for a couple days, or even a few days, you're not going to want to drive nor park in the City Centre, it's a nightmare especially for tourists. Walk and/or use the Luas or buses. I always recommend beginning in Dublin, spend a night or two there and then rent your car to drive away into the countryside.
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Great video! I'm from Chicago but moved to Ireland 5 years ago, as well as coming here as a tourist a few times. Your suggestions are very spot on. I just wanted to add one more don't: DON'T drive in Dublin! If you're going to rent a car, rent it to drive out of Dublin. If you stay in Dublin for a couple days, or even a few days, you're not going to want to drive nor park in the City Centre, it's a nightmare especially for tourists. Walk and/or use the Luas or buses. I always recommend beginning in Dublin, spend a night or two there and then rent your car to drive away into the countryside.
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kat
I have watched a couple of your videos. I actually did plan ahead and was going to return my rental car and do Dublin on my last day: -) however, I was originally going to make a big circle around Ireland.
But I heard your advice about not trying to see everything.
Because Im going in the off-season, with minimal daylight, I dont want to spend the entire time driving. So thanks for that!
Do you prefer to bring cash and go to a currency exchange, or use your credit card the entire time? And if you dont mind me asking what credit card company do you use? I just have visa.
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I have watched a couple of your videos. I actually did plan ahead and was going to return my rental car and do Dublin on my last day: -) however, I was originally going to make a big circle around Ireland.
But I heard your advice about not trying to see everything.
Because Im going in the off-season, with minimal daylight, I dont want to spend the entire time driving. So thanks for that!
Do you prefer to bring cash and go to a currency exchange, or use your credit card the entire time? And if you dont mind me asking what credit card company do you use? I just have visa.
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Krzysztof
Yeah. I remember the crisis of 2002 when suddenly we stopped getting tips at the bar. There was another dude like this who wrote travelers guide for Americans saying no need to give the tip to the bar staff in Ireland. Sure. It's not obligatory but at least say it's still polite and a sign you feel you were served in a nice and friendly manner to leave some tip for a barman. It's been 20 years since I last worked at the pub but I'm sure the guys are still working their asses off to keep everybody happy and would appreciate a small token of gratitude.
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Yeah. I remember the crisis of 2002 when suddenly we stopped getting tips at the bar. There was another dude like this who wrote travelers guide for Americans saying no need to give the tip to the bar staff in Ireland. Sure. It's not obligatory but at least say it's still polite and a sign you feel you were served in a nice and friendly manner to leave some tip for a barman. It's been 20 years since I last worked at the pub but I'm sure the guys are still working their asses off to keep everybody happy and would appreciate a small token of gratitude.
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John
Disagreed that Dublin is more expensive than the rest of the country. All the main tourist areas cost more in Ireland than other areas. If you stay in the suburbs of Dublin accommodation is much cheaper than in a central location. This option is less available outside Dublin. Restaurants and eating out in Dublin has mostly the same prices as other tourist areas. Alcohol in bars does cost more in Dublin. Shops and supermarkets are the same prices everywhere.
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Disagreed that Dublin is more expensive than the rest of the country. All the main tourist areas cost more in Ireland than other areas. If you stay in the suburbs of Dublin accommodation is much cheaper than in a central location. This option is less available outside Dublin. Restaurants and eating out in Dublin has mostly the same prices as other tourist areas. Alcohol in bars does cost more in Dublin. Shops and supermarkets are the same prices everywhere.
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DavidOM
A very good summary - appreciate it. Just one thing - I noticed the swearing (cussing) is horrible - but last year when I was on the west coast and also Waterford - reduced massively! perhaps some kind of social awareness has suddenly spread? whatever the reason, thank goodness!
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A very good summary - appreciate it. Just one thing - I noticed the swearing (cussing) is horrible - but last year when I was on the west coast and also Waterford - reduced massively! perhaps some kind of social awareness has suddenly spread? whatever the reason, thank goodness!
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Jerry
Take the busses. You can get all over Ireland pretty fast. 34 years ago it took almost all day to get across the country. They now have great new highways, so the last time I was there, ten years ago it took two hours to go from Dublin to Galway.
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Take the busses. You can get all over Ireland pretty fast. 34 years ago it took almost all day to get across the country. They now have great new highways, so the last time I was there, ten years ago it took two hours to go from Dublin to Galway.
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cs296
I can't agree more on everything. Yes, the beer tastes totally different, yes, the Irish are very friendly and embrace you immediately. One thing I disagree though is the food. It was 20 years as good as it nowadays.
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I can't agree more on everything. Yes, the beer tastes totally different, yes, the Irish are very friendly and embrace you immediately. One thing I disagree though is the food. It was 20 years as good as it nowadays.
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Mikemac626
I went to Ireland 5 years ago. Last week of September into early October. It was sunny for three days and it never rained. Kinsale is a must see town.
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I went to Ireland 5 years ago. Last week of September into early October. It was sunny for three days and it never rained. Kinsale is a must see town.
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Conor
as a person who was born in Ireland I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the hills and mountains add a extra gorgeous tint to it.
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as a person who was born in Ireland I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the hills and mountains add a extra gorgeous tint to it.
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