Culture Shock in Ireland: My First Impressions as an American
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Chapters:
00:00 First time in Ireland
00:09 1 Everything is green
00:28 2 It’s expensive
1:15 3 Sharing taxis
1:50 4 Good food
2:36 5 The weather isn’t that bad
3:00 6 Nice people
4:07 7 Mental health issues
5:11 8 Buses won’t stop
5:36 9 Slow Internet
6:24 10 Slow population growth
6:49 11 Japanese Zen Garden
7:02 12 No bathroom outlets
7:35 13 Turning off outlets
7:59 14 Signs in Gaelic
8:18 15 People are late
8:38 16 Shops are open late
9:06 17 Weird town names
#cultureshock #ireland #livingabroad
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I'm so glad that you love Ireland 🇮🇪 i love the USA 🇺🇸 when I go to New York City ❤️
Kristin when you're talking about how friendly people are whilst showing 'smiley locals' none of those people are actually Irish lol
On the subject of the wifi. You didn't mention its free on all the bus's and most area's in Dublin have free wifi hotspots so even when its not during peak hours it can be very slow. I think 98% of the country has wifi access now so you can get a signal almost anywhere now but speed mostly comes down to your internet provider. Iv superfast 5G in Dundalk where Biden just visited. Dublin is really expensive but once outside it does get amazing cheaper. Anyway I hope you enjoyed yourself and visit again. ❤🤍💙🥰💚🤍💛
@@cole0889 Did Pres Biden know he wasn't in a Irish enclave in Delaware or Boston? 🇮🇪 ..Biden - Am I in Delaware? No sir Dundalk..Biden- Dundalkware!
Free WiFi on most bus’s and trains. Water is safe to drink from the tap. So there are little things you can save on. Do bring a raincoat ...then maybe you won’t need it ......called Murphy’s law. 😂😂😂
I had to move to Ireland from California with my company during to 80s. I found the culture here so lovely and friendly, and so green. A little backward, but that was good, it reminded me of my childhood (it's changed dramatically since then). I was meant to stay for two years. Well, here I am 40 years later, still in this beautiful country. I loved this place so much, I couldn't imagine going back to the USA.
Where in Ireland do you live?
@@typower9 near Trim, in the countryside.
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How has it changed do you think..
Have you any trace of an American accent left now.
The Irish are super friendly and helpful. It’s a great country to visit. That “stuck” feeling is universal and even more significant for island dwellers, I think.
Do visit again.!
@@tracyannbielhy9794 PR as In Puerto Rico?
It’s even more significant to anybody who feels like they’re life is not making any progress and is at a stand still, not just islanders
I think it is very common with islanders. From personal experience.
Modern life.....today we can all see from our smartphones how well the other 90% live......
You are a nice American. Welcome to Ireland.
Do most of foreigns seem rude ?
@@Ishltf4285 No, it's just a very mixed bag.
It is a bit long, but it's worth reading. He was betrayed by his disciple. He was left alone by all his disciples. He was killed for others mistake. He was killed though he was innocent. His own brothers didn't believe in him. His mother had to watch him die. Everyone knew he was innocent but still they killed him. He is to be treated like Kings but he chose to serve us. He still forgave the people who crucified and mocked him and he said Father forgive them for they not know what they are doing. What has more greater love than this?. All for our sake. The man Jesus Christ. He showed us true Love. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. But There's a happy news. He rose up again after three days just as he told. There is no greater blessing than having God as our Father. He's coming back soon. Let's all repent and turn from our old ways and prepare our hearts for him. This is the prophecy about the second coming of Jesus Zechariah 13:7 “Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. This is the fulfillment of the prophecy. Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ This happened near 30 AD. Hosea 6:1-2 Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. In prophecies 1day is equal to 1000 years. Which means after two thousand years Jesus will return again. And on the third day which is the 3rd millennium, we will live in his sight. We all know we cannot see God's face and live on Earth. So it's the second coming of Jesus. Luke 21:11 ► There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Matthew 24:6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. We are the witnesses of all these things. From the death of Jesus to 2030 there are 2000 years. Jesus is coming soon. Let's all repent and turn from our old ways and turn to the Lord. Praise the Lord. Peace and Love to you all. Easter is pagan, the resurrection day of the Lord is correct and please stop taking the Lord's name in vain like saying omg or using it with a bad word or taking it in anyway that is in vain. Even the devil trembles in his name and we shouldn't use the powerful name like that. For the people who says Jesus is not God here's a verse. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. God bless you all. Please spread this message to the ends of the world. 😊
@@Ishltf4285 nah Americans under the Bible Belt are very nice patient and well mannered while more North you get more rude not as mannered as the south. The north is also very fast paced while south is kinda go with the flow.
y'all don't know squat I was in foster care 13 years lived just about everywhere in Delaware county pa probably been around more than your mother to bad more people don't have my mindset besides it being a little constitutionalized
I loved Ireland it’s the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been on earth. I’m coming back again ! My husband only wants to visit Ireland for the rest of his life, it imprinted on our souls
From kilkenny Ireland , Glad you felt welcome here
I'm glad you's enjoyed it so much!
What a lovely comment, thank you.
You're more than welcome friend. X
Lovely to hear. I hope you make it back
Came to Ireland as a young bride in 1966 and am still here , love it. Have traveled a fair bit but this place and people are in my soul now.
The west coast of Ireland is really stunning. One will hear Irish spoken much more frequently, Connemara is quite beautiful.
..the south west is more lush and green and alive, the west is more bleak and lonely but yes beautiful
@@cdunne1620 Interesting comment. What is your most favorite area in the south west?
..well if you make your way from Cahirsiveen in County Kerry into Kenmare and continue into west county Cork and on to the towns of Clonakilty and Bantry you will experience the best of the south west. Try to do it in good weather though, which is a challenge in itself even in summer! There are nice little beaches along the way. Kenmare is my favourite town. You might be shocked by the people’s accent as well, it’s quite unique.
@@cdunne1620It's not all bleak and lonely, and like the south west, the west has a variety of landscapes. And during the summer there are more flowers & rare plants growing there than at other times of the year. Everywhere can be bleak when it's raining and misty anyway!
Well said with your fair and diverse observations. I am 84 years old, Dublin born and bred. For foreign visitors remember that Ireland has an ear based culture....music, songs, conversation and chat, jokes, memories etc whereas the UK and northern and central Europe have a more eye based culture with varied architecture, efficiency in travel etc but relatively much less fun than Irish culture. So be generous if you wish to observe deficiencies in Irish culture. David McCabe Dublin April 2023
So appropriate that you have a harp on your Coat of Arms!
I've never heard Irish culture explained like that David. Good on you, very insightful and interesting. I was at the Roscommon v. Dublin football game in Croker last weekend and there was a load of Dubs sitting near us. They were "real" Dubs and the crack and banter was mighty. If you meet a nice Dub (of which there are many) they are truly the Salt of the earth. I actually bumped into the Dubliners years ago in a Hotel in Lyons in France, they were so friendly and as you would expect mighty crack.
I was in Ireland for crazy St Patty's day. People were drunk, yet managers and the police were very polite and friendly. The Irish were also very proud of their Viking roots, they were wearing Viking hats.
@@elizabethanderson8528 Who's Saint Patty? I think you mean Saint Paddy :)
@@elizabethanderson8528St Patrick's day not Patty. The odds that you met anyone Irish on St Patrick's day are slim.
I totally love the place. Felt so safe and the locals are just great. As Irish people are world wide lovely place and people.
When my grate g, g grand father was sent to Australia the youngest was left behind. Shame
I grew up in South Africa, and the sheer amount of rain and green in Eire is unbelievable!
Plants are green because of the amount of rain they get, no rain, plants die. I was kinda of shocked the times I've been to the Mediterranean, it looks like a barren desert. Ugh give me the green green grass of Wales any day. (even if it's a pain in the butt to have to mow the lawn every 5 minutes. :)
@@RobG001haha yes. I remember a south french guy came in brittany . He said to me " what the fuck i have cut the weeds in spring and its again there ". Yes u need to cut that 3 times why people plant grass .
@@dudester788 ..did you know that the people around Syria call their grandmothers Nana, in Ireland (south) they call their grandmothers the same. There is some interesting history in the origin of the Irish being from the Middle East
I visited Ireland in the 80's, 90's, and 2013.....Mom is from Drumshanbo. I'm not trying to insult anyone when I say that I noticed that in 2013 there were many more obese Irish folks than my previous visits. (In 1988, my brother and I were amazed at how slim and attractive everyone was). The food options got "better" each time I visited. In 2013 I thought that the options were about as good as anywhere in the world. Processed food is creating health issues all over the western world and obesity in the US is at epidemic proportions ......."More options" are slowly killing us. BTW, I think that Ireland still is MUCH healthier than where I live in New Jersey, and the US in general. (Disney world makes me sad at the state of our health as a country) Ireland is great and I cant wait to bring my kids there....hopefully in a year or two.
But I think the traditional protein and carb diets in Ireland have something to do with obesity. I found there were plenty of fresh vegetables this visit which lead to a healthier diet for everyone.
@@ATLmodK In 1988 it was eggs, ham, cheese, bacon, bread and Guinness !....not much else.
@@btrav667 you've just described my diet in 2023! 😅
My mum is also from there
I'm from Ireland, living in Waterford. You're right you know I can't deny it
As a African American I love Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️🍀
IE is home 🏠 💚💚💚
So your an American so ??
Or you're just an american
Why say your ethnicity 🙄
@@Chris-un1ll Why not?
I grew up visiting Ireland in the summers to see my grandparents home and see extended family. Flew to Dublin hopped in our rental cars drive straight to south Armagh for 3 weeks. The furthest we would go was Newry and that was the big city in Ireland for us. We stayed at the foot of slieve gullion it was honestly some of the fondest memories of my life so far. It is also quite a unique area of Ireland. The first summers in the late 90s and 2000s british patrols and helicopters all over. I never realized until I was older that that wasn’t common outside that little corner of Ireland. Now the area is peaceful and no more British spy towers and is seriously such an overlooked part of Ireland. An untouched gem
What a beautiful and nostalgic connection to Ireland @seanbrennan4356! It's amazing how places hold memories and become part of our fondest experiences. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective 🍀✨
Ireland is one of the most beautiful places to visit..❤
i advised a friend on visiting ireland from the US, it seems the majority of US tourists do dublin, cliffs of moher, giants causeway. now im not knocking those places their grand, but their is so much more. I told him to travel dont spend the entire time in dublin and just seeing those sights, get some different photos than everyone else you know, he agreed so i arranged a day of tours around my area in the sw of county cork, what was planned to be 1 day around the area turned into 3 and he changed his plans, as typical irish things happen the first night we got invited to a village meal where a different american man and his wife were visiting, they had lived here for a good while but had to return to the US, so as soon as he found out my friend was american and a ex serviceman we ended up with a meal and a sing song after a day of mountains, coastlines, castles, ruins and hill forts from 4500bc, the 2nd night we ended up in a lock in at the local pub till 3am, his last unplanned day with us was spent recovering and some very close local sites and a huge sunday roast with my family. its been about 6 years since his trip and he wants to come back here again, it was the best part of his trip and he says it was better than the other places he went by miles. i would advise anyone to travel to different places than the usual, if you want to see what ireland is like outside of the tourist traps, by all means do a bit of the tourist things but dont make that your sole visit, your missing out on so much more.
Sensible advice( and the same could apply to many country's around the world) and my family are from Cahirciveen,Kerry,so Dublin's o/k for a couple of days( and I've done it,drank a lot of Guinness without even visiting the factory!!)but u have to move on& experience different things& explore the other Counties&this way u really will get an feel of the country!..p.s And u have to apply some sensible discipline,& restraint because each time u step into a Irish 'Boozer' before u realize it you've sank a Bucket of Guinness&f##k goes the sightseeing!
That's an amazing story! I love it - going to retell it on my podcast :)
@@TravelingwithKristin And from my experience,the more u visit Ireland,the more u are inclined to want to go back..The food has been good for many yrs(very fresh,straight off farms) but now there's a big Organic thing going on,which was quite easy for them to embrace,so Menu's have become far more expansive and varied!. So u just have to decide is it 'People or places'? If that's ur thing.. I go for people!
IRISH ☘️ BUTTER, Milk & Yogurts are the Absolute Best!! 🎉
IRELAND ❤ NEEDS CANNABIS (Seriously, Guinness should grow an Alternative )
Coming from a "Yank", who owns a Flat in Dingle, I can confirm that buying food, both organic and not, at the grocery stores, cost Much less than in the US! I was disappointed to hear you say you spoke to 1 person about mental health issues and that was enough research to make it sound as though it's a real problem here? Come to the Dingle peninsula if you'd like to experiance "old Ireland"! National Geographic says that it's one of the most beautiful places on the planet! Mind yourself and All the Best!☘️
mental health is a serious problem here, has been for a long time
@@melloncolliemedb I think mental health is a significant problem throughout the western world (including US) In Ireland, I think we are more open about it now. I also think the pandemic has caused additional problems.
Not sure about the mental health levels in Eire versus anywhere else, but will 💯 agree that Dingle is beautiful
Mental Health has always been bad in Ireland... We just didn't see it because we shut people away or they took the boat abroad. It's the lack of vit. D is a major concern and the lack of good well trained councillors now that we don't institutionalise and medicate people up to the eyeballs
@@fridaytaxEire? You still calling Thailand “Siam”? South Africa “The Transvaal”? The United States “the 13 colonies”?
I have nothing but love for this beautiful green country 💚
We find it strange that there are sockets in bathrooms in the US!
This 73 year old American has never even heard of an accident caused by an electrical socket in a bathroom. My Dutch husband insists they are dangerous.
@@barbarawarner4645 Make sure you and your husband aren't having an argument while you are taking a bath. He could throw the hair dryer into the tub while you're soaking. I saw that on an episode of Columbo once. Be very suspicious if he brings the toaster into the bathroom because he says he wants to make toast.
It’s because the electrical current is much higher in Europe than I the U.S. 120 vs 220 or 240. Not having a plug in the bathroom is pretty common in all the European hotels where I’ve stayed.
@@jeannineking9036, this is a myth. 120V is equally deadly as 220V. But you would need to pour water into the socket and stay in the puddle to get hit. Even then it would probably immediately overload and turn off, so you would be fine. This is just a tradition and outdated regulations to not put sockets in the bathrooms in Ireland and UK.
@@barbarawarner4645 but he thinks its fine to ride a bike with no helmet😂.
Kristin I must say that I enjoyed your observations about Ireland. You pay good attention and described them well. I hope that all goes well for you now and in the future.
You did a great job in presenting your experience of traveling to Ireland for the first time in an engaging and interesting way. This surprise at certain aspects of Irish life, such as the weather and the friendliness of the locals, is conveyed in an entertaining manner that makes the viewer want to keep watching. Additionally, your video includes insights from locals on what life is like in Dublin, which adds another layer of interest and authenticity to the content. Awesome content!
Thank you so much, Keith! I'm so glad it was helpful. I'll consider making a video like this with my thoughts about each country I travel to :)
@@TravelingwithKristin Keep your content coming, Kristin! Great work.
You are so very welcome to the Emerald Isle Kirsten and I hope you have a ball. A couple of things.. 1. I'm not sure who you met that said we all have mental health problems but honestly we are generally a happy, hard working, honest race of people. I'm sure we do have people with mental health issues as does any society but by and large, we're fairly sane. 2. Yes, Dublin is at least 30% more expensive than the rest of the ROI on everything. So get out to the countryside. 3. Broadband is fantastic where I am, rural ROI but in some parts it may not be as fast. 4. The ROI's economy is booming. We have almost zero% unemployment. There's huge opportunity to make something of yourself. In the ROI of today, "if you can dream it, you can do it.' 5. It's not all peaches and cream though, we have a dreadful health service and a housing crisis mainly due to self serving politicians. 6. And yes, in 1840, the population was about 8m. However, we suffered a famine in the 1840s due to the potato crop being affected by blight. The British government who governed our country at the time, neglected its Irish citizens to such an extent that one million died of starvation and just under 2 million emigrated. It has taken until the mid 1990s to recover from the horror of The Famine and British rule. We are steadily trying to make progress.
More than a million emigrated to the US.
Scotland also suffered a potato famine at the same time and many emigrated
@@carolmayhardie Hi Carol, I did not know that. I must check it out.
@@frugalferg Many of the highlanders were driven from their land to make way for sheep farming in Scotland. In the past the population is thought to have been 10,000 but it's certainly not that way now.
@@carolmayhardie The population of Scotland in the 1990s was 5 million. Don't know the present figure.
Re 12. Mains electrical is 220v ac in Ireland it's 110v in the US, due to the higher voltage the electrical regulations don't allow electrical sockets in bathrooms. You may have noticed that the light switch is outside the bathroom as well. It's the same in Britain.
In Australia 🇦🇺 we have a 230/240 volt system switches, and plugs are allowed in bathrooms without any problems.
@@robertmurray8763 Actually there are quite strict regulations as to the distance a power outlet must be from a water source. Have a look at houses built before about 1960. You won't see power outlets unless they were put in at a later date. I think it was something like 12 feet from a water source, which effectively meant outside the bathroom. The distance is much smaller currently and, of course, specified in metres!
@@robertmurray8763When 40% of the wildlife are out to get you, who cares where the sockets are.
Yep, it's an antiquated regulation that doesn't exist anywhere else in Europe where 220-240V is the norm but Irish wiring regs still align with the British ones.
@@mikekelly5869 No, Irish regulations are much stricter and safer. Rediculiously so in some areas.
Things "being open when they're open" is so cool. We went to a pub in a quiet town out near Cong and we were under the impression that it closed at 10pm if I remember. The woman at the bar assured us that we did not have to leave and in fact locals kept popping in and out well past midnight. It was a great time and we loved spending time with real Irish locals. Fantastic.
It's pretty much a standing joke here in a lot of rural areas that when you ask when they're closed they'll look at their watch and then answer "September" - and in many cases they're not joking !!! 😆
Thanks for all the great information. My sister and I will be spending 10 days in Ireland next year and this information will be a great help to us.
Hey Kristin, glad that you are enjoying Ireland! Interesting comments and thoughts regarding your visit. We've been to Dublin and Belfast twice in the past 8 months (have a daughter going to grad school in Belfast) and have enjoyed our time in both cities. Along with the street signs, we have found it interesting to hear both tram and train stops announced in both Irish and English. We agree with your thoughts about the expense but didn't have any issues with internet speed but agree completely with the food scene. Following a vegan diet, we found plenty of delicious places in Dublin (and think that there were even more options in Belfast) to eat and drink. Enjoy the rest of your time in Ireland!!
Thank you, David! Did you happen to see my video with the Belfast locals? Also very nice people. Glad you were able to find lots of vegan options in Dublin as well!
Ireland is on 'Island time'. Islanders are subject to frequent changes in weather that distort perceptions of time.
Lol, news flash : there's this new thing now called a "watch" or "cell phone". Both will actually display the actual time quite accurately.
'distort[ed] perceptions of time', space as well? Thanks, Einstein - I'll use that next time I'm late.
@@mjw12345 What? You've never seen the Lost TV Series?
@@FidgetyGuy I should have noted that I quite enjoyed your post!
@@mjw12345 Like and subscribe.
Great video always hoping to travel in Ireland. Traveled through Scotland to the Shetlands for a month in 2008!
You should travel more outside Dublin. The scenery is spectacular particularly in the south west and west parts of the country. Thank you for promoting our wonderful little country and its people.
Co Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland.
I read that Dublin is the major tech hub in Europe. The European Silicone Valley. Also, major banks and Investment companies are relocating to Dublin from the UK after Brexit. Employees of these companies needing accommodation has pushed up rental and house prices. Dublin used to be an unspoilt city so it's a pity wealthy companies are taking over. The price of progress I guess.
The real issue here is the lack of building. Our government and planning authority etc have failed to respond to the demand. Driving rents and property prices through the roof. Funny enough, almost all of our politicians are landlords and hold property portfolios...
EU will punish Ireland same way as UK if migrants journey not slowed as locals are left with less benefits
Not entirely in Dublin for instance Apple have their largest operation outside of the US in Cork city and Intel have a massive research and manufacturing facility in Co. Kildare.
Re. rain, it's much rainier in the West of Ireland than in Dublin.
Electrical sockets in bathrooms are against the law in Europe. The light over the washbasin does have a shaving socket. Also the light switch is also outside the bathroom door.💕🇮🇪
Thanks for clarifying!
Plugs in bathrooms also aren't allowed in the UK (health and safety) - also in London, officially, buses that aren't specifically marked as "bus stop" are request stops and you're supposed to flag them. Yes, I agree, Dublin is known for being very expensive. The thing about being able to turn individual plugs off is that you need to remember to turn them ON again if you do actually want to use them - I had a student once who thought her phone was charging the whole time and it wasn't.
So glad you're enjoying Ireland. You're very welcome! I have never shared a taxi with a stranger though.....😂 Think we have the same mental health issues as any other developed country. Life certainly isn't all sunshine and rainbows! We are improving in our attitude to mental health though. I hope you continue to enjoy being in Ireland. It's not perfect but it's home. 😊😊
Hi Kristin, thank you for your well observed post. Just by way of follow up on a few items you mentioned, I was not aware that the Irish suffered any more than any one else from mental issues. Certainly we all have challenges, but as you appear to report it, this was an opinion given to you by one person, which you appear to have taken as being an issue generally. On the next item, Ireland and the UK's electrical system operates at 220 Volts (instead of 110 Volts in mainland Europe and the US) and at this higher voltage, you will be unlikely to survive a shock. Accordingly in areas where there is water (which is a great conductor of electricity) such as bathrooms, there are no socket outlets, apart from for an electric razor, usually located so that any water falls downward from it. Also the light switch will be outside the bathroom. Similarly in kitchens, there should be no socket outlet within an arm's length distance of the sink. These measures are all for safety purposes. In terms of people being late, one of the few minor positives of Covid has been on line meetings, and in particular when working from home, Irish people appeared to have developed a wonderful new respect for punctuality, Without wishing to generalise, my experience has been that on line meetings in Ireland start on time with everyone present. Maybe this discipline will begin to trickle down into other aspects of Irish life, you will have seen for instance that buses trains and trams have real time displays as to the arrival of the next bus. And yes, unfortunately, if you don't put your hand out, the driver will conclude you might be waiting for a friend, but are not actually waiting for the bus. And no, it doesn't rain everyday, and even from time to time we have had droughts with resulting water rationing. Thanks again for your vid.
Paul, spot on. In my opinion and experience there is no more or less people in Ireland with mental difficulties than in any other parts of the World. For the most part we are a relatively happy bunch. One of the things that might be contributing to an increase in peoples anxiety is this menace called social media. And also in the past, the family was an integral part of Irish society. People probably chatted to each other more, rambling etc. was an integral part of living in (especially rural) Ireland. Where people could talk about their problems and those of their neighbours ! The higher voltage makes perfect sense now that you've highlighted it. We simply don't expect sockets in bathrooms and to be honest, I always thought that it was reckless to have them in bathrooms in Europe, what did I know.... Punctuality..... It does my head in. I've worked all over Europe and being late simply doesn't happen in the work environment. Its considered downright rude. And.... Its amazing how you adjust and start being on time yourself and expecting everyone else to be also on time. I played GAA in London and it used to also do my head in there as GAA games regularly started 30 mins after they were supposed to. Not good enough and no acceptable as fart as I'm concerned. I see it all the time here, amongst friends and family. They don't think its rude, well I do. Its simply dis-respectful to others. Moan over.....
Just a little correction! Ireland and continental Europe operate a 220 volt electrical system, the UK operate a 240 volt electrical system, the US a 120 volt system. European electrical systems are recognised as the safest and most sophisticated in the world. Irish people have no more and no less mental health issues than any other part of the developed world.
Your video is beautiful! One thing I learned when I visited Ireland a while back is that if a pub has pots of flowers hanging outside, it means they serve food and drink. But if there are no hanging flowers, the pub only serves drinks.
I did not know that - thank you! 💐
Not true, sorry, all the best from Ireland,Seán
Yeah, someone was pulling your leg when they told you that!
Sorry but not necessarily true,flowers are used decoratively and don't signifie food service
Yeah that’s not true at all haha
Fair play on noticing such accurate and unique details. Most of the time when I watch videos like this they're just people making inaccurate generalisations from one incident or just saying something generic that applies to all countries. Enjoy the rest of your stay if you're still here 🙂
Thank you so much, John. I’ll be back in Ireland next week! Waterford. Did you see this video chatting with locals in Dublin? kzhead.info/sun/lqmNgc-SZ6atrI0/bejne.html
I find it strange to hear an American complaint about prices. Was in Florida 4 years ago and paid $15 for a beer which you’d never pay in Ireland. US much more expensive especially with compulsory tipping.
Hi Kristin, It's been awhile! But, perfect timing as I head to Scotland and Ireland for 3 weeks beginning 5/17/23. Looking forward to watching this later today. Steve in New Smyrna Beach.
Great timing, Steve! Make sure you also watch this video talking to locals in Dublin. Let me know if you have any questions and have a great trip! kzhead.info/sun/lqmNgc-SZ6atrI0/bejne.html
That's so funny, I am heading to Ireland day before you, May 16th for a bit, then Amsterdam for a week. Can't wait.
@@TravelingwithKristin I will, Thanks.
And on 'Being Late'. Reminds me of Mexico where 'mañana' does not mean tomorrow. It means 'Not Today' which is very fine with me as it signifies a more relaxed society.
Well! I live in London. You told me,a few things! The Irish are inherently late! It's the place I've been looking for all my life!! As for eating late, too, well blow me down with a feather; I thought mainly the Spanish, do this! Thanks Kristen 💚🌿
There's an old joke about a Spaniard asking an Irishman about the equivalent of "mañana" in Ireland. The Irishman replies "We don't have a word that connotes such a sense of urgency". The Irish really do have a casual attitude to timekeeping - no joke.
I love your podcast! I am from Dublin (recently emigrated) and what I will say in regards to mental health is that work instability and the insecurity created from not owning a home creates a lot of anxiety among people in their twenties and thirties. Some people opt for antidepressants rather than face to face therapy in order to treat depression as the cost is much cheaper (10 euros or so for a months supply of pills vs 40-70 euros on average for an hourly session). Long waiting lists to see specialists and a health system that often only treats the symptoms with medication mean people often choose to suffer in silence rather than speak out. However I do think Irish people have become a lot more aware of their mental health in recent years (there was a huge stigma attached to it maybe 50 or 60 years ago), and while a lot of people have heard of someone who has committed suicide in their community, they are more aware of how to help people through difficulties they face, and more willing to discuss what they're going through. NGOs and charities do absolutely Trojan work here that way, unfortunately our government won't invest themselves. People like to hear someone listen to them telling their own story, which I think you do beautifully here. I really hope that you enjoy the rest of your stay and keep us laughing with your many interesting tales of travel!
That's really interesting from the US perspective! Therapy is indeed a lot more than in Ireland. Yeah I think it's the lack of renters rights here that mean a mortgage is very difficult to save for if you're already renting, a lot of people move back with parents or even go abroad for a better salary to save for this. Your rent can also be increased if the owner decides to renovate for example. There are very few rights if you live in a property where the landlord resides as well, as they don't necessarily have to give a notice period of any changes. I was very lucky to have a good landlord, but people I knew put up with abusive behaviour from the landlord and invasion of privacy because there was no legal recourse. I hate the culture of throwing money at problems as well, people should feel self sufficient and not at the mercy of the market. Community projects can really give people a sense of purpose and belonging. But government really needs to get its act together in Ireland as regards homelessness and mental health.
The government is a disgrace.
So are u saying the main cause of Depression is linked to insecurity about accommodation?..But what about all of that inject of EU $$$ and employment( because that was the main source of discord or'Bone of contention)
Ye think mental health in the south is bad try the north Belfast or Derry
$50-60 Euros for a therapy session would be "affordable" in the US because it's 2-3X that WITH our expensive insurance (premiums of $600 a month for a married couple with huge copays to get care on top of that).
We don't have plug sockets in bathrooms in the UK for safety reasons. You may have a 2 pin shaver socket but that is it.
The voltage in US is 110V Ireland & UK is 220V. Hence no plugs/sockets in bathrooms.
Ireland 🇮🇪 is not the UK.
@@condorone1501 I don't remember stating in my post it was?
@@jh2419 The video was about Ireland not the UK.
@@condorone1501 some people see politics and hatred in everything. Happy St George's Day.
Our Internet is extremely fast in private houses, 1 gig lines are common the businesses are just being cheap. And the no plugs thing is a safety regulation law
Thanks for this interesting and informative video
Thank you for taking the time to explore and comment on my beautiful country!
It’s my country,Right!!! I own it 🤣
You mentioned about not being sure why there might be higher levels of mental health issues in Ireland. There have been a few studies and surveys regarding public health and economic concerns, and these results have shown a majority feeling high levels of economic precarity and uncertainty which causes stress and anxiety, including more drug/alcohol/gambling addictions. Issues related to fallout from neoliberal economic policies (financialization) and post-brexit collapse of industries and exit of production and traditional higher paying jobs has led to classic wealth of few, poverty of many. Ireland had a strong egalitarian history with strong social safety net, but that has been wiped out with neoliberal economic system and regressive taxation with the bankers/insurance/property class getting tax breaks.
Don’t forgot that ‘The Troubles’ didn’t end that long ago, generations of Irish people lived through that
I think also our crap weather and subsequent low vitamin D levels are also a case of these issues.
And unlimited immigration of unvetted young Muslim men.
Karl Byrne That's an utterly WRONG statement.
@@lorettaobrien8599 His comment maybe inaccurate or slightly off,but Ireland most def has to keep an eye on it's Immigration( it just doesn't have the size or infrastructure to cope) and a'Melting Pot'is cool,if thd new arfivas adapt&assimilate,and if it happens in a natural Organic way&the particular country has the size and economy to accommodate the newbies,,but force the issue or speed it up prematurely& u will see Culture clashes and resentment & its usually the hardworking innocent people who suffer ! And flooding the market with cheap Labour,may provide a surplus of convenience,but it will hurt the Pockets of local Workers( who most likely weren't earning bundles in the first place!)in the long run!
The weather in Ireland you were seeing reminds me of my trip to England last year in April. Although it was quite warm, it hardly rained at all during the week and a half I was there which was very surprising. I can tell it looks quite expensive there, but at least the great scenery and the friendly people make it all worthwhile!
You were lucky with the weather Scott, this summer it rained constantly, awful
The food is fantastic everywhere! They have picked up an the tastes of tourists, And friendly! In Belfast they would stop us in the middle of the street to talk to you or help you find a restaurant, pub, museum, whatever!
So many great bars in Dublin outside Temple bar.. The big tourist places like the cliffs it's hard to avoid high prices..
Just got home (to Australia) after my first visit to Ireland. Best holiday ever. Expensive? Yes but for locals wages are commensurately high. Hope to be back there to see what I missed this time.
Believe it or not Internet speeds in Dublin in general are quite fast, I have no idea why your experience is so bad. Most people have fiber broadband with 500-1tb pretty standard. 5g with the major networks with average speeds of 300-350mb. 4g 40-100mb.
I agree. In Ireland I'm used to good internet. But now I'm living in the US, and it's abysmal! In fact, the town I live in has such poor internet and mobile phone reception that we've had to get Starlink, and even then it cuts out every few minutes..When I'm facetiming my family in Ireland, New Zealand, and Cambodia, they always laugh at what they call my '3rd world internet.' And it's expensive! $120 for Starlink internet, and $180 for really bad mobile service on two phones.
Yeah something is up. I used to run the whole house hot spotting off a phone in the country, streaming and torrenting, no problem.
I have A 2 Gb fibre line to my home. Not slow.
Yep, I get around 220mb download speeds.
When you are on holiday, are you that concerned about internet speed. Priorities in the wrong order I think.
For point 16. on places being open till late is definitely a Dublin thing, which is something I personally miss where I live in Wicklow. Apart from pubs and maybe one local food shop everyone closes at like 5pm.
I’m here now in Dublin, I’ve noticed that the kitchen closes early during the week and so does the grocery stores. Maybe it’s just Fridays and Saturdays they close late, but a lot of places don’t open till later in the morning either so, it is what it is 😃
I did not find Dublin that expensive, but I totally agree...Weather not as bad as I expected and the food...It was really good! I loved the people, so friendly and open!!
It’s the housing crisis at the moment driving all the prices up with it
@@that_one_who_is8037 Yes, here too in Lisbon and just about everywhere I think!!
Wanting to move to Ireland. Not much of a city boy so I’d rather stay away from Dublin. Any good locations/cities to live in that you guys recommend?
Where I’m at in the states it’s impossible to get a machiato for less than $5
@@Nodnarb69athlone, galway, cork r good lil cities 2 live in ireland.
I was nervous about the prices until you said you were from Florida! Looking forward to visiting soon!! Thanks for the tips!!
Funny we went on honeymoon in the US and we only noticed how green Ireland is when we returned! We do have a very good quality and well regulated food industry. I notice more when we go abroad how much i miss our food! Glad you enjoyed your trip. ☘️
Very enlightening to hear an American's considered observations of what seems normal to me. For example, the lack of electrical outlets in Irish bathrooms never occurred to me as strange.
Its illegal for safety reasons
It's the same in the UK except for protected shaver sockets.
What, really? I had no idea! Here in Finland, if you live in an apartment your washing machine is normally in the bathroom. Would be fairly difficult without (safe) outlets!
The reason we don't have electric plugs in bathrooms is to do with the higher voltage in the sockets. Not safe in bathrooms so no plugs there. It's the same in UK I think. 👍
@@Jojo-cl6pewhat you might find that’s weirder is that a lot of us have our washing machines and drier in the kitchen lol. Some folk may have a separate room for the washing machine however.
Great vídeo! I lived in Dublin for two years. The weather will catch up to you. I left after two years because I couldn’t handle the weather anymore 😂. Enjoy your time. Try make it to the west coast. The seafood is excellent out there!
Thank you, it's quite nice to watch you. It's so natural, nice and informative. 🤍
Thank you Miya ☺️☺️
I LOVE the millions shades of green in this country especially this time just before summer really hits off. You get those lovely dark greens with the bark of the trees then you have this super light almost luminous bright green of the new leaves coming out. Its spectacular. Yeah the buses will leave you there if you dont put your arm out to let them know you are getting on lol its mad.
..or walk the dog on the bog in August with the purple and golden Heather against the varied shades of brown peat
I’m visiting Ireland this summer and this video really helps.
We found prices in Dublin on par with those in a major city in the US. We live near Chicago, and the prices in Dublin didn’t surprise us. That being said, yes, prices outside of Dublin (Athlone, Galway, Letterkenny and the smaller towns) were lower.
Price in uk and ireland are very high compare to other side of the channel. Too many population for little territory.
@@bretagnejean2410it's not a population thing. Ireland used to have more before the UK killed a million of us. The problem is Dublin
Thank you for travelling to Belfast and doing a nice travel review there in my home city....
I loved your video! Thank you! I will assign it to my English students as listening homework. :D
Thank you so much, Eliana! That's fantastic to hear. I hope your students enjoy the video and find it helpful for their English practice. 😊🎥📚
Glad you had a positive experience in Ireland. I've been going to Ireland for 40 years. It's almost my second home; the Irish are very friendly and witty. My Irish friends want me to move to Ireland when I retire. However, as you say, it's very expensive. The costs you mentioned are about what I paid. very good video.
Ireland certainly has a special charm! 🍀💚 It's wonderful that you've had such a long and positive connection with the country. Best of luck with your retirement plans, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😊🇮🇪🏡
dont blame u for wanting to come here. america is one of the worst places ive ever been too
I grew up in Enniskerry, and so was quite used to place-names like the Scalp, Stepaside and Goatstown. Glenamuck is between Stepaside and the Scalp - it means the valley of the pigs, like Glenageary (near Dún Laoghaire) - the valley of the sheep. What could be more ordinary! Well done on a very well-presented and informative video.
This was a very informative and pleasant video.
German here who lived in Dublin for more than 8 years. The irish people are genuinely the nicest. So outgoing, friendly and generous it almost came as a bit of a shock. Especially as a german where people are nothing like that. Food scene in Dublin was a very pleasant surprise for me, too. Didn´t expect much tbh. Dublin is in my eyes not overly pretty as cities go but it is very charming in it´s own way and there´s beautiful nature and landscapes all around. You don´t even have to go far. Just taking the DART either to Howth or down south towards Bray will already give you a lot of beautiful impressions. There´s a pretty vibrant cultural scene , too. Museums, theatre, art, lot´s of activities, guided tours etc. Downsides I noticed: While the city does generally feel pretty safe you do have to be aware of your surroundings. There are some pretty dodgy areas really close to common ones. Sometimes it really changes from one street to the next. Normally even in dodgy areas people will leave you alone if you mind your own business but I have seen some pretty crazy stuff happening, even during the day. Traffic is really bad during the rushhours. Public transport and road infrasturcture are struggling to cope. My morning commute was about 10km from the south towards the city centre. Took me 45-60 minutes on the bus every morning for those 10k, mostly stuck in traffic. Pricing: Back in 2019 when I left Dublin I honestly didn´t find day to day living expenses to bad. Public transport I found rather cheap compared to Germany, groceries a bit expensive but not too bad. Restaurants quite affordable (especially with early bird deals and thelike) Alcohol quite expensive but not too bad if you go to your local pub instead of the city centre. What was insane back then though was housing prices/rent especially for the "quality" you normally get. In fact that was the main factor for me for eventually leaving the country and heading back to Germany. I had a good time over there and looking back at it I do miss Ireland and especially it´s lovely people. Hope to be back some time.
Great post Born! I am Irish.
Love Ireland.
love this kristin! KEEP GOING :)
Thanks, very good video information and well made 👍
Small correction for 1:36 - Dublin has Uber, Lyft, and even Freenow, which is another taxi app that works similarly
You mentioned about Dublin City Centre being busy until quite late into the night, and the same is true of our other cities and big towns, especially the closer you get to the weekend. This is, of course, a good thing - the 'doughnut~ing' of American cities and the curfew - like situation that prevails in many of your downtowns is a real shame. That said, you definitely want to exercise caution when out and about late at night. While there is a good deal of violence on the back of the drug trade, it doesn't tend to involve visitors and we don't really have street - gangs in the Bloods/Crips/MS 13 sense, but we most certainly _do_ have wandering packs of feral teenagers, out of their heads on all sorts, and looking for trouble. There is also a lot of homelessness on account of the aforementioned drug trade (the opioid crisis didn't really hit hard here, but heroin and crack addiction have been a feature for some decades _anyway,_ blighting working class communities) and this has been greatly exacerbated in the last 15 - 20 years by the worst housing crisis since the foundation of the state. Things have quite a bit to go before getting to the stage that they are in America, but it's certainly a problem and, as such, you will definitely be approached by panhandlers, some of them quite pushy. Now, I don't mean to suggest that you have to 'go undercover' as a tourist, and indeed, being a tourist may in some circumstances work to one's advantage, but (as _you_ are, I'm sure, aware) just because you are on holidays (ie, vacation), doesn't mean you can let your guard down. _Do_ consult your guidebook. _Do_ take your pictures. _Do_ wear your dorky windcheaters and 'fannypacks'...× But - _please!_ be careful when using ATM's. Generally, try not to stand around looking too gormless, it draws low~lifes 'like flies to jam'. There are certain street corners (at the time of writing, the corner of Westmoreland Street and Aston Quay - as in 'Key' - by the all night 'Londis' shop, would be a notable one) where the drug dealing is more or less blatant, and might not be the most comfortable places to linger. Sad as it is to say because they should be a great facility for locals and tourists alike, but the 'gouger' (hoodlum) class has claimed the Liffey Boardwalks as their own and are a focus for all sorts of anti~social behaviour (my own (late) wife was once very badly beaten up on Eden Quay merely for 'tutting' the fact that a bunch of 8 - 10 'dirtbags' on the adjacent boardwalk had an obviously distressed toddler in their charge while they were drinking and drugging late into the evening. (When she asked the 'Ban~Guard' or Woman Police Officer who attended what would be done for the child she very nearly wound up being arrested herself!) I suspect most Dubliners could relate similar stories - I mean, about the boardwalks, though, and again, I hate to say it, probably about The Guards (cops) too! More generally, drink fuelled violence often kicks off when drunken clubbers hit fresh air around 2am, and this is where 'civilians' generally, tourists included can unwittingly find themselves becoming embroiled in fights. As well as in the vicinity of the clubs themselves, late night eateries and takeaways are frequently loci for such skirmishes. Dublin's Temple Bar nightlife 'quarter' (uugh!) is well - known for trouble of this kind, but there probably isn't a town or city centre in the country where it doesn't happen to some degree, and of course, its hardly peculiar to Ireland. Regrettably, like they do everywhere, women travellers need to be aware of the possibility of violent sexual predators, again especially when out enjoying themselves late, (I remember myself having to accompany a German visitor in Cork City many years ago to a Garda Station after she had been attacked) and I don't want to give the impression that Ireland is worse than anywhere else in this regard, because I don't think it is, but certainly every 5 or 10 years there are high profile cases where foreign women have been raped and murdered (to the disgust and outrage of all, it must be said, but there again I'm not even talking about events here where local women have been victims). The fact that the assailants in these cases are almost invariably caught is obviously little use to their victims! Also, for what it's worth 'the dogs on the street' know that there is at least 1 serial killer, maybe more, targetting women in lonely areas and one American visitor (as well as a number of Irish women) is very strongly suspected have having fallen victim to such an individual. Returning to the more prosaic types of 'street hassle', unless you happen to project a real Charles Bronson 'Don't F%&k With Me' visage, you _will_ be bothered by panhandlers. As I say, homelessness is endemic here, so people holding those "Homeless & Hungry" signs? Well, it's unlikely that they're truly hungry since there is a network of soup kitchens etc, but they're _probably_ being truthful when they claim to be homeless. Contrary to popular belief, not _all_ beggars are alcoholics or drug addicts either, but it would be naïve to think that _most_ aren't! (Not that I would belittle that - anyone who doubts the horror of the DT's or Opiate addiction ought to watch the "How you make a 'Geek' " speech in Guillermo del Toro's version of the Noir movie 'Nightmare Alley'... Great film, btw!) As a rule, the 'pushier' the panhandler, or the more forlorn their 'sob story', the more likely it is they are funding a drink or drug habit. Be particularly suspicious of those needing to travel to attend their mothers' funerals, or (spurious) Ukrainian refugees handing you pre~written notes! Some of these chancers have an impressive ability to cry on demand, as well! And remember, as someone holidaying in a First World country, it's 'not your problem' to subsidize beggars. Whether or not you do so is, of course, entirely your own business! Its only fair to record as well that, as hoary as routines about needing a couple of Euros 'toward busfare', or 'to put towards the cost of a night in a hostel', are, I myself on one occasion had to throw myself on the generosity of the public when I once urgently _did_ need busfare to make a vital appointment across town (and it was a very kind lady visiting from Denmark who baled me out!) [More Pending!]
I love hearing other nationality’s take of our country. I think your observations are very accurate. Dublin is crazy expensive. Here in West Cork, a drink/coffee/pint is about 40% cheaper than in Dublin. I think our mental health issues are no better or worse than other countries. Our current political leader was a Doctor before being the Taoiseach, he is trying to improve the health system in general. We have a huge shortage of psychiatrists/psychologist atm. Have fun , enjoy your time here.
And the other thing is don't get sick or injured in Ireland. Accident and Emergency departments have a 24 hour typical wait to be even seen by a Doctor. Vradkar maybe a Doctor but he has little care for the health system imho.
He's doing nothing for the health service.
Irish people don’t appreciate the excellent service that’s available to them, I live in NYC and when I had an emotional breakdown I got far better care in Ireland, than I did in New York City.
Muy informativo, el mejor video que he visto sobre Irlanda Todos son muy farragosos. Gracias 🤩
Electrical socket outlets are not allowed in bathrooms in uk and Ireland the voltage is 240v much higher than the 120v in the US. Shaver sockets are ok but must have a step down transformer fitted with a special winding.
I want to work remote from Dublin one day but the hotel rates and the AirBnB monthly rates are shocking. I would rate them right up there with London, Geneva, Zurich, and Paris as the most expensive cities in Europe.
There are other cities around the country. Galway and Cork are both thriving cities and less expensive than Dublin.
Sir Galahad you are right about us being up there with the other expensive European cities unfortunately.
@@corkboy4523 not by much if at all..
Yes it's crazy expensive...and for what?
Just got back from 2 weeks in Ireland, drove 1,000 miles never saw a "homeless" tent anywhere. A truly beautiful country and some of the nicest people you'll ever find
It's wonderful to hear that you had a great experience during your trip to Ireland, Mike! The country's scenic beauty and warm-hearted people certainly contribute to its charm. Thank you for sharing your positive impressions of Ireland. 😊
Doesn’t sound like you visited Dublin..
There was a homeless tent right on a sidewalk along the busy road in Dublin. I couldn’t believe it. Why would you put a tent on a super noisy road!? The rundown part of Dublin had some obvious drug use and dealing as well. The country as a whole is amazing, but the larger cities, mainly Dublin, are not very clean or super safe feeling.
love your vids hope you got a warm welcome to ireland
Collins barracks museum is brilliant its free in and the luas tram can take you their from the city center theirs a lot of irish history in it😊
Hi love !!! Can you tell about the clubs entrence.... who is allowed to get in and if there a selection before??? I heared unplesent stories about selections in berlins pubs!! So i want to know???💟💟💟
I didn’t find it all that expensive. Visited Dublin, Galway, and Cork. Really wish I had known more about Cork as I would’ve booked a couple of extra days there. Headed back next April. The people are fantastic, the food is amazing, and the country is absolutely beautiful. Plus I now have a picture with my daughter in front of the house where my mother grew up in Dublin. Love love love Ireland.
Cork is the real capital of Ireland 😉😂
That's lovely Rick, glad you enjoyed it and again when you come back. G-néirí leat☘️
The Cork and Kerry accent will amaze you, you might not understand much if they speak quickly
In the early 90s I visited Ireland. One of the strange things I noticed the the pubs would lock the front door at closing time. They would not let anyone in, but you could keep on drinking what seemed like another hour or two.
..well technically you were closed on time according to the law but the pub owner could still earn a few more pounds and the locals were happy too, win win
Dublin has, the 3rd oldest hospital in the world. It's also the oldest maternity hospital in the world. The rotunda hospital. Collins barracks is the first barracks ever built. All the rest were forts or castles. It's also the oldest barracks in the world. Now it's a mezeum. Go to wexford and see commodore Barry statue. Founder of the American navy. Go see where the plane landed from the first trans Atlantic flight. Alcock and Brown
I'm here right now as well and its very expensive, I would venture to say just as expensive as Switzerland. People are very friendly. Parts of Dublin are more gritty than I thought it would be. And the other language they speak here is Gaelic, its an old language and sounds like no other language that I've heard. Its interesting how much it is used in the country.
As an American I feel that Gaelic would be a tough language for me to learn.
We do call it Irish but in Irish it’s called Gaeilge. It’s a compulsory school subject that we do from age 4-18 but hardly anyone that I know is fluent.
@@Robin_Robin_Robin No..We call our language Gaelic or Gaeilge because that is what it is called, there is scots and irish gaelic , a language of the Gaels..celtic people, and no never experienced people getting bent out of shape over this ... and I have lived here 60 odd years....
@@theresanolan1157 sorry but in Irish it’s Gaeilige but in English it’s Irish and not Gaelic.
Dublin was pretty rough, probably wouldn’t go back but would love to explore the rest of the country
Dublin is dangerous. 8 serious assaults there in 10 days. No cops seen day or night as usual.
Dublin is a sewer and getting worse with immigration, Drugs and Homelessness. But Politicians are making good money so all is good.......Until we end up like Sweden....
Ireland begins on the outskirts of Dublin
You got lucky with the weather! From about the start of July in the same year you posted this (2023), it pretty much rained everyday until some time in September.
The electricity is 240 volts, wet people and 240v are a bad combination. Which is why light switches are either on the ceiling with a pull cord to operate or a switch outside the bathroom. The only socket inside the bathroom is a two pin shaver/toothbrush socket which is connected to an isolating transformer and not directly to mains electric.
Quality of the food is definately one my favorite things too, perhaps easier to appreciate on a budget somewhere cheaper like Cork though. I live over the water in Liverpool, but i have family and friends in Ireland and I think some of the mental health stuff might be related to a mixture of cost of living and needing to leave the country for opportunities and work, it sorta breaks families apart which is a tough thing to deal with. Also it's the same over in in the UK for buses they'll only stop at bus stations or if you flag them as they have a lot of stops to pass.
Lol! I’m from the U.S., but my ex-husband (son’s father) is from Ireland -he was always 20 minutes late. We used to refer to it as “Irish Standard Time.”😊
Ireland had its own timezone before the Easter rising actually, Dublin Mean Time as opposed to Greenwich Mean Time, the British abolished it. Do a search for Dublin Mean Time 😊
I worked in a Dublin hospital, at one time we were having a piece of new equipment installed from Germany. My boss told the German engineer that the room would be vacant in 10 minutes. The engineer asked her, "Is that German time or Irish time?" He was definitely aware of our punctuality issues 😂
Thank you so much for sharing the insight on Ireland. I appreciate it :)
Glad you enjoyed it, Allison!🙌😊
Thanks. Interesting to see a visitors opinion on Ireland. Time is def more relaxed in Ireland. The public transit as far as buses is generally the way to travel if you don't drive. I found the bus system way way better than here in Ontario Canada. And taxis are used often as well yeah. Don't know about Uber. The power/voltage running through the lines is twice as high in Ireland as in North America, meaning twice as dangerous if there is an accident. They have put more focus on electrical safety yeah. People are quite conscious of turning an outlet off completely via the switch on the outlet, when they are not using it.
In the US outlets near water need to be GFCI which have a breaker in it to stop people from getting killed. Regular outlets cost about 2 dollars and the GFCI are probably over 20 dollars.
Every circuit in Irish houses are protected by RCDs (what you call GFCIs). You are allowed to have a shaver socket but building regs won’t let you have any other socket in a bathroom.
Ireland is nice. Good food and good times, but yea a bit pricey, but the custom of not worrying about tipping is pretty refreshing. Nice that your servers are genuinely nice to you and not randomly conversing with you when you are about to pay or given the check…
It's pricey because you're not expected to tip 25%.
@ I meant in general, not just food, but yea that’s part of it
@@RC94332 At least you get to go home. I have to pay those prices all the time. The city centres are just ludicrously overpriced.
Let me guess. Only went to Dublin?
@ Nope. Not at all why Ireland is expensive.
Honestly the only thing you said that doesn't track is the wifi issue... I actually just think hotel wifi globably is bad more often than not, and because people don't consistently rent out their airbnbs they tend not to opt for the most expensive wifi options.
You were obviously in county Wicklow where I live. Quite expensive to but lovely place. Great review tbh. Enjoy your trips.
A very honest and accurate assessment of Ireland from someone from the outside looking in.
Kristen, next time in Ireland try the west side. mayo, Galway and sligo are alot cheaper. they have some of the best food and pubs
Couldn't agree more, and I live in Dublin.
That’s true. I think Dublin is easily my least favorite part of Ireland. No charm just bleak with Grey buildings everywhere.
The hotline numbers are much appreciated 👍 - thanks for visiting
you need to head west: dingle in particular is the best town in Ireland. and i say that as someone living in Tipp. Killarney is also brilliant.