13 REAL Tips For Visiting Ireland (Insights By A Local!)

Visiting Ireland and want to get the most out of your stay? In this video, we go over 13 actual helpful tips for a better trip.

No matter if you are visiting Ireland for the first time, or are coming back for your fifth stay, these tips will surely help you understand the country better and save you from some headaches along the way. Enjoy!

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◦ Office of Public Works free entry 1st Wednesday of the month:
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🕑 VIDEO TIME CODES (click them to skip to that part of the video): 🕑
0:00​ - Introduction
0:53 - Tip 1: Don't try to do everything in one trip
1:26 - Tip 2: OPW sites free entry (1st Wednesday of the month)
1:47 - Tip 3: Very short winter days
2:15 - Tip 4: Approaching ancient holy sites
3:51 - Tip 5: Pick the right shoes
4:54 - Tip 6: Have a backup plan for public transport
5:53 - Tip 7: Take the road less traveled
6:38 - Tip 8: Don't mention the war
8:08 - Tip 9: Abandoned houses
9:47 - Tip 10: Landownership
10:30 - Tip 11: Small island, big changes in scenery
11:13 - Tip 12: Check opening times beforehand
12:12 - Tip 13: The Ireland bug

👉 NOTE: 👈
About seven minutes in, I mention that Ireland is "...a very young country" (part of tip 8). Please note that this is referencing the modern Republic of Ireland. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1919. This ended almost 750 years of direct interference by the English. Ireland and its culture is of course much, much older!

🍀 REMINDERS: 🍀
Three things to keep in mind for all our videos:

1 - See a place you like? Comment with the specific timestamp (by typing for example 2:23 or 9:07) and I'll try to get back to you with the coordinates of that exact spot as best I can. Ireland is too beautiful not to share it with as many people as possible, so if you see a nice shot in any of my videos, let me know by commenting the timestamp!

2 - All our videos are mainly focused on tourists who want to get the most out of their Ireland visit (although please enjoy even if you are not in this category!). As such, they are 'beginner level', as there is so much to share about Irish history, nature and culture. This is a field that has a lot of enthusiasts in it. If you are one of those, you probably know way more about the subject than is shared in the video. Keep in mind that the intent of all the videos is to be at an introductory level so that visitors can get the most out of their trip and start to get familiar with what they will see when they visit Ireland. Be kind in your words and keep it civil in the comments. I'd love for you to share even more information in the comments so that everyone can keep on learning about this great island!

3 - Take responsibility for your own travels. These videos are meant to share my own love as an immigrant to Ireland, and as an inspiration for future visitors. They are not intended to tell you what to do or how to do it. Travelling has an inherent danger to it. Ireland is not a 'curated' playground. It is a real country, with its own beauty and shortcomings. The roads are small and windy. There are seldom fences at cliffs. The mountains are slippery, and the bogs soggy. Prepare yourself accordingly when you visit. Be smart, don't take unnecessary risks, and take responsibility for your own travels. Through being well-prepared and making smart decisions, I hope you will have a great stay and that our videos have played a small role in your enjoyment.

📹 ABOUT THIS VIDEO: 📹
In this video, we go over our best tips for when you are visiting Ireland. If you are planning an Ireland vacation and want to understand the country better, or are visiting Ireland for the first time and want some local's insights, this is the video for you!

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[kkozak]

The cinematography in your videos is simply stunning. I’ve now watched several videos on Ireland, as we plan our upcoming trip, and none have captured the stunning colours and textures like you have done. I can’t wait to see these sights in person, as you’ve given me a real taste of the natural beauty of Ireland. Thank you!

[gallowglass]

Apart from the famine and 1916 , the other key things are the Tudor reconquest, flight of the earls, Cromwells reconquest, and the penal laws, because they basically laid the groundwork for the famine.

[BadAlBig]

As someone from Ireland, you do a great job of showing what the island is like. Good job on ‘don’t mention the war’, the history is long and complex and as someone whose job was to clean up mess in the north I know how easy it is to trigger strong feelings, feelings that have been learned the hard way over centuries. But the island is about more, theres a richness and warmth in all the cultures and people, best tip I could give on visiting Ireland is to stop and talk to the locals and be prepared to change your plans because you can end up enjoying the craic. You were right in the end too, this island has a way of seeping into you and turning you ‘native’. I know so many foreign nationals that have came here north and south for work and while they bring the richness of their own cultures, before long they fit in and are like the rest of us - look at how many Chinese takeaways there are here and talk to any of the family’s that own them.😊

[antigoogleman]

Tip number 1..
Buy an umbrella when you set foot in ireland.

[driverfound]

Was absolutely bitten by the bug. First time I spent 30 days and second trip was 20 days. Am looking forward to my third trip this fall. Maybe 30 days again.

[theoldshooter]

I have made 5 road trips to Ireland each about 10 to 13 days long. We just rent a car and drive. If we found out there was something "famous" in the area, then we might go check it out. Staying off the beaten path was def our goal. We have been in a couple place that have seldom if never had tourist. I mean super small fishing villages on the coast to well hidden ones in the countryside. We have driven on as many dirt and grassy paths as we have highways. Ireland is a wonderful place to visit. We have made friends there that we still correspond with today. I would never recommend going on a group tour unless you are just too old to go by yourself. If you are ever near Annagassan stop off at the Glyde Inn and say hey to Connor. Great place, great food, even greater hosts.

[colinsmith]

Great wisdom in what you said about approaching ancient monuments. Approach as the ancient people did, by foot. They then have more of a spiritual significance. I did this in the lake district in England walking on the mountain pathways, following the ancient paths of my ancestors and I felt far more connected than just viewing sites from a vehicle. I also love the pose of the donkey in his little shelter. Very Irish imagery.

[raymonddixon]

It is also important to point out, although the winter days are short, the summer days are quite long. The sun can rise 4 am and set at 10 pm. It gives Ireland it's green lustre. So many daylight hours is manna to plants and trees.

[Cpt.CoffinNails]

The wife and I are headed to Ireland for an 8 Day stay in about a week and some change. So excited to visit this beautiful country!!!

[Kayser.A.]

I´m so in love with Ireland.Great Tips. Greetings from Galway. A german Guy married with an irish Girl.

[dzzope]

Seen a few of these video's, this is probably the best one, though definately focused on hiking and getting your boots dirty. Love it.

Joe from Donegal.

[johnmc]

I’m Irish and I have to say this helped a lot. 😅😅😅

[robertrouwen]

We really have the desire of visiting Ireland, due to the beautiful and informative Videos you are sharing. Hope to see you soon

[kilcar]

Time to bring back the PUNT, and our Sovereignty, and our DIGNITY .and Independence!

[pattybarber]

Great video. My husband and I have been watching many videos in preparation for our trip to Ireland and we found this one extremely helpful!

[chrisfulcher]

Wonderful pictures and sites. Thank you for all the great information.

[davidmclaughlin]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I love your country.
David

[frompacificawithlove]

Thank you for your video and the helpful tips! We are going to Ireland first time in July of this year, and your tips will come in very handy! 😊

[joshburns]

Yankee here. I caught the Ireland bug. Going back my 3rd time!! 2017, 2019, and now 2023.

[gallowglass]

Thats true about not all areas of ireland are picturesque, but apart from wicklow, antrim and down in NI, Nearly every where you go on the western seaboard from donegal to kerry is picturesque.They are areas in those regions that very mundane like North kerry, east galway, roscommon, east mayo, east donegal and east clare, but generally west is best in terms of scenery except of course you can't eat scenery but tourists don't need to worry about that .