People who have been to Ireland: What part would I like

[JohnKleeb]

Just curious. Oh yeah and feel free to ask me questions about shit.
Thanks.
I would love to go there.

[Skittles]

1. THE PEOPLE

they gave me a hard time about being half American and half Brit but when they saw how much I loved their country they loved me. :D

[JohnKleeb]

3. lol I know that

I meant the region. Hey is there a name for the Half Brit/Half American? BTW Churchill was one. lol funny question by me here skittles being that Ive known you for a while but do you have the American accent or do you sound British.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

2. Galway?

I've never been, but my ex's family was from there, so I have heard story after story about how wonderful it is. Are you going? If so I'm jealous!

[JohnKleeb]

4. No I am not going

Galway why thats where my family comes from on my nana's side. I am having an interesting crisis, I may head for there if Bush is re selected plus, a return to a mother country, how neat. Plus it would be a neat renue for me start my career of choice: writting and I may wait tables to support myself.

[dreissig]

5. Sligo

The tourists go to Kerry because Killarney is beautiful. But Sligo is also beautiful, and it isn't as touristy. The coastline of Mayo has lots of friendly places to stay in; in fact there's even a song about it. Speaking of songs, you might want to see The Green Glens of Antrim.

Dublin is a much coarser place than I was expecting. The pubs are wonderful! I felt like I could be a writer. Of course, since you're still young you won't be served at the bar, but it's possible you can enjoy the atmosphere in a comfortable restaurant.

[JohnKleeb]

6. I am talking about my college years

whats the drinking age?

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

7. It's 18 in Ireland

contrary to popular belief.

http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/LegalDrinkingAge.html

[JohnKleeb]

9. oh ok

Well if I am to head there summer 2005 I will be able to drink for half of the summer. Damn it sucks being young for your grade.

[MaineDem]

8. The whole country is beautiful

You'll love it all. Every inch of it, I'm sure.

University College Galway would be my choice but that's because it's close to my family.

I always wanted to emigrate there but I bought a car, got married, you know, those sort of things and never fulfilled my early dream.

There are some fantastic universities in Ireland. I suggest you seriously look into it. What a great opportunity for you to learn not only academic stuff but about other cultures as well.

Go for it, JK. :)

[JohnKleeb]

10. Galway you know thats where my family came from the Keowns that is

Sigh I dont think there will be a Keown again. I really may wanna live there I am NOT screwing around. I aint given up hope yet,

[dbt]

11. Fly into Shannon, find a B & B in County Clare

I recommend Peg O'Donoghue's in Shannon if she's still in business. You'll have time to wander around Bunratty Folk Park and tour the castle while you adjust to the time difference (don't worry; it won't really screw you up until you fly back). The food at Durty Nellie's is very good.

You'll be an afternoon's drive from Galway and you'll pass The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on your way up. Both of which will be well worth your while.

I never got to the big cities, except for Galway; the small villages charmed me to bits!

:bounce:
dbt
(Take pictures. Then take more.)

[JohnKleeb]

12. Sure thanks

I really will consider living there or maybe Canada if things get worse. Its so hard for me believe me I wanna stay.

[Padraig18]

13. Gahhhh!

To best see Ireland, fly into Shannon, not Dublin. Which parts should you see? Hmmm.... ALL of them! :P

Actually, for a 2-week stay, I'd reccomend County Clare, Galway, the SE coast, Dublin, Mayo and Belfast, with a side trip to Sligo, if you can swing it. :hi:

[JohnKleeb]

14. Thanks

for the recommendtion. I am not gonna be doing this soon but I just wanna get some recommendtions.

[greatauntoftriplets]

15. To add to the recommendations here.

Kerry and Cork.

[SiobhanClancy]

16. If you want to go to college there

consider University College Cork. Several of my cousins have gone there and love it,and also love Cork City.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8444-815658,00.html

I ALSO love Cork City,and all of County Cork(the Rebel County):)

[JohnKleeb]

17. cool

thanks.

[jumptheshadow]

18. County Wicklow

My partner spent her formative years in County Wicklow and still has close relatives there. Her grandmother lives on two acres in the Wicklow Mountains.

Wicklow is one of the quieter areas of Ireland. But it is so beautiful. Its nickname is the Garden of Ireland. Several generations back, its English baron cultivated a gorgeous Italian garden. The Irish folk who lived in his area created gardens of their own, and no matter how poor or humble, they maintain the flowers and plants with a craftsman's care. They have even imported palm trees, which grow near the southeastern coastline thre.

Go to visit Glendalough, an ancient Irish monastery. You can visit the ruins or spend the day walking one of its many verdant trails. My partner and I also had a memorable day several years ago when we took a wrong turn at a "fairy junction" (where the road winds around a "fairy tree") and somehow wound up seeing the following sites, all in one day: the desolate bluffs of the Devil's Glen and the gorgeous Pegasus-themed Powerscourt Gardens (what's left of the baronial estate). We also happened upon a cemetery for German soldiers who had been washed up during World Wars I and II. It was the first time in my life I had ever seen the graves of Nazi soldiers. It totally floored me.

My advice to you would be to find a friend who has family there and get to know Ireland as a family friend. There is a real difference in the way they treat people who are "insiders" and the tourists.

[MaineDem]

22. My crystal is Waterford "Powerscourt"

Of course I've only been able to afford about 6 pieces so far. :D

Wicklow is a beautiful area of the country, I agree.

[jonnyblitz]

19. I have never been and would like to go to Ireland also. n/t

[The Lone Liberal]

20. Dublin

You must do Dublin to know Ireland.

[papau]

21. Dublin looks and feels like Boston, also a night at a castle is cool

or perhaps cold - but still once in a lifetime experience!

:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

23. County Kerry

especially near the coast. It is so lush and green. You have never seen so many shades of green. The very first time I went there I was just your age. I went with friends from summer camp and we went there to ride. Horses, that is! I will never forget riding along the water's edge in Kerry. There are lots of beautiful spots, but Kerry is my favorite!
:loveya:

[Maeve]

24. Go to Killarney National Park

Ask find O'Sullivan's Cascade in the Tomie Oakwood area. Go very early in the morning, before anyone else is about. If you do, you'll understand why.


Each of us looks for something different--the guidebook I took with me was more interested in night and street-life, I wanted the natural beauty and Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) world. Galway is a lovely town, Connacht is gorgeous, the Burren is rugged and wonderful. what do YOU want?

[Rhiannon12866]

25. I love Galway!

That's another favorite of mine. I spent time there on my last visit to Ireland. For me, it's the natural beauty that I appreciate. Also, the history and the sheer age of the buildings, as compared with the U.S. The people are wonderful. I even enjoyed the Irish traffic jams! (sheep) LOL!:D