[8:35] There were a couples of times in Ireland, when I approached a country pub, with a great carpark, overlooking a river or scenic view. Yes, yes, I didn't bother to stop, then spent the rest of the day regretting it. Doh !! On the other hand, I did stop (near Inch) for a small, road-side pub to re-check my navigation, only to realise that I was overlooking a fantastic view of the water and hills in the background. I was lucky enough to spend 20+ minutes, sat outside a great pub, with water, coffee and crisps, with the sun blazing down. Wonderful. I did also earmark a couple of coffee/toilet and/or petrol stops per day, as part of my prior research and noted where to find them, (just in case I didn't go past any suitable ones by accident).
Was in Ireland earlier this year on our annual tour. Loved every minute of it. What a beautiful country. We never saw any fixed speed cameras in the 1300 miles we covered either.
[2:42] Both Scotland and Ireland can be moderately to very expensive in certain places, but if you were happy with the accommodation and prices, then good on you; I hope that you had a really good time. For others (like myself, perhaps), who are on a tighter budget, it can mean avoiding the most expensive towns (where possible) and carrying out extensive research before booking, many months before the trip, to try and keep the costs down. Even on a tight budget, I felt lucky to be under a roof and on a bed. I'm sure that those young enough and determined enough, also have a great time (in both countries), even when under canvas. I unfortunately, had to drop the Wicklow Mountains from my west coast tour of Ireland, but am determined to get there for the next.
Proper Brother in Arms singing! Keep it going! I do the same. Was a proper cadence caller back in the day. Otherwise I can't carry a tune in a bucket. In my own Helm, no one knows, and even if they did who cares!
Cool videos, love the colouring/style. It looks like you missed The Vee Pass, near Lismore though, which is a pity. It's off to the right (R668) just before you come to the bridge by Lismore castle. Amazing views & road up there.
Just did a tour of Ireland, never had a problem getting a coffee ... in any CircleK garage or Centra store you can get a fair representation of a flat white out of a machine, and a sandwich or pastry. OK, not partisan made by hand but decent enough 😁. We had a fantastic trip over a week, with only one wet day, starting from Rosslare, up the west coast to Donegal, a visit to the Giants Causeway and back down through the Wicklow mountains. The road from Glengariff to Kenmare and onward to Killarney was a beaut.👌
[16:55] CircleK would have definitely had nibbles / hot drinks / toilets. Meanwhile, I stopped off at an `A` filling station in Tipperary that had a Subway tacked on the side, which was handy. (I believe that it was recently announced that Applegreen has confirmed it has sold off 98 filling stations to the Issa brothers and their `EG On The Move` empire - so look out for different signage?)
Great to catch up with the tour Shaun, been saving them up whist I went on my own, completely opposite, odyssey - passing not far from your own turf. Not being in Rukka society (tour cost me less than one of their suits) only had to put my Richa Rain Warrior suit on in three times in a fortnight! Smashing to see you getting on with the Triumph, it's a great feeling finding a bike that really suits you. Looking forward to the next episode.
Just as well you're using Satnav. If you had to ask for directions God knows where you'd end up. Glen-a-griff?? how'd you mangle Glengarriff into Glen-a-griff? Anyhow, love the channel. Did a Scotland trip with my son in March, largely on the basis of your recent Scotland series. Only got as far north as Ullapool due to time constraints. Itching to go back. We got lucky weather-wise, but I wouldn't really advise going that early in the year.
We dont really have fixed speed cameras speed vans yes, you missed an unbelievably spot there in Glengarrif, The priests leap Gap worth checking out for anyone else heading around that area.
Re hotels Sean I have the same attitude, spoil myself every third night but I’m getting old and my body needs its comforts. I’ve had it with minging digs after a long day on the road and yes coffee is an issue in Ireland, best place are service stations.
Yeah not the best route, but didn't want to make that day any longer than it already was. Still! Managed to find some good fast flowing twisty roads. Up in the mountains on the next Episode👍😜
Great looking hotel. Next episode should be good when you get into the Kerry mountains. Hotels are getting expensive in Ireland as 30% of hotel beds are taken by the New Irish paid for by the very generous Irish tax payer.
Coffee shops do become a little more prevalent in the more touristy areas but they're not what you'd call over run with them. Fuel station coffee will get you by but you just can't beat a proper coffee shop with a good selection cakes, after all we're not animals! lol
Cannot get how you didn’t find a coffee in +300kms, just about every garage and spar shop has a coffee machine, even on a bank holiday including the garage you filled up at just outside Bantry there!
They're the Metzeler Karro Streets, great tyre! So much so that I've another fresh set waiting to go on. Unfortunately, having to ride the motorway on my way home from this trip squared them off a fair bit. Managed around 7500km before they fell off.
Looks great.
[8:35] There were a couples of times in Ireland, when I approached a country pub, with a great carpark, overlooking a river or scenic view. Yes, yes, I didn't bother to stop, then spent the rest of the day regretting it. Doh !! On the other hand, I did stop (near Inch) for a small, road-side pub to re-check my navigation, only to realise that I was overlooking a fantastic view of the water and hills in the background. I was lucky enough to spend 20+ minutes, sat outside a great pub, with water, coffee and crisps, with the sun blazing down. Wonderful. I did also earmark a couple of coffee/toilet and/or petrol stops per day, as part of my prior research and noted where to find them, (just in case I didn't go past any suitable ones by accident).
Was in Ireland earlier this year on our annual tour. Loved every minute of it. What a beautiful country. We never saw any fixed speed cameras in the 1300 miles we covered either.
Strange one that, obviously everyone behaves themselves👍🤣
[2:42] Both Scotland and Ireland can be moderately to very expensive in certain places, but if you were happy with the accommodation and prices, then good on you; I hope that you had a really good time. For others (like myself, perhaps), who are on a tighter budget, it can mean avoiding the most expensive towns (where possible) and carrying out extensive research before booking, many months before the trip, to try and keep the costs down. Even on a tight budget, I felt lucky to be under a roof and on a bed. I'm sure that those young enough and determined enough, also have a great time (in both countries), even when under canvas. I unfortunately, had to drop the Wicklow Mountains from my west coast tour of Ireland, but am determined to get there for the next.
Proper Brother in Arms singing! Keep it going! I do the same. Was a proper cadence caller back in the day. Otherwise I can't carry a tune in a bucket. In my own Helm, no one knows, and even if they did who cares!
It's important to keep the vocal chords in check👍🤣
Nice to see your keeping to a good distance 👍. Enjoyed the footage. Little rain keeps the bike clean. Glad you are still enjoying the Tiger.
Cool videos, love the colouring/style. It looks like you missed The Vee Pass, near Lismore though, which is a pity. It's off to the right (R668) just before you come to the bridge by Lismore castle. Amazing views & road up there.
Impossible to get the whole way round and see it all, maybe next time. Thanks for the tip👍😜
Just did a tour of Ireland, never had a problem getting a coffee ... in any CircleK garage or Centra store you can get a fair representation of a flat white out of a machine, and a sandwich or pastry. OK, not partisan made by hand but decent enough 😁. We had a fantastic trip over a week, with only one wet day, starting from Rosslare, up the west coast to Donegal, a visit to the Giants Causeway and back down through the Wicklow mountains. The road from Glengariff to Kenmare and onward to Killarney was a beaut.👌
Plenty more decent rides to come! I also made my way upto Northern Ireland via the West Coast, amazing!
[16:55] CircleK would have definitely had nibbles / hot drinks / toilets. Meanwhile, I stopped off at an `A` filling station in Tipperary that had a Subway tacked on the side, which was handy. (I believe that it was recently announced that Applegreen has confirmed it has sold off 98 filling stations to the Issa brothers and their `EG On The Move` empire - so look out for different signage?)
Not sure it's possible to pick a worse route 😂 Mallow and Bandon would be the equivalent of touring through Hull and Bradford
😂😂😂
Yeah not the best route I've ever ridden! Up in the mountains next time round.
Great to catch up with the tour Shaun, been saving them up whist I went on my own, completely opposite, odyssey - passing not far from your own turf. Not being in Rukka society (tour cost me less than one of their suits) only had to put my Richa Rain Warrior suit on in three times in a fortnight! Smashing to see you getting on with the Triumph, it's a great feeling finding a bike that really suits you. Looking forward to the next episode.
I'm sure I'll make a follow-up video on triumph, there seems to be quite a bit of interest👍😜
Just as well you're using Satnav. If you had to ask for directions God knows where you'd end up. Glen-a-griff?? how'd you mangle Glengarriff into Glen-a-griff?
Anyhow, love the channel. Did a Scotland trip with my son in March, largely on the basis of your recent Scotland series. Only got as far north as Ullapool due to time constraints. Itching to go back. We got lucky weather-wise, but I wouldn't really advise going that early in the year.
Yes bit of a slip of the tongue on that one!🤣
Glad you enjoyed you short trip in Scotland, amazing place!
Such a long way from Enniscorthy to Glengarrif. Broke me thinking about it. Hope you took advantage of the hotel offerings!!
Definitely a long day! I could have made the route better, but it would have taken even longer😩
After watching the video now I want a pint of Guinness.
We dont really have fixed speed cameras speed vans yes, you missed an unbelievably spot there in Glengarrif, The priests leap Gap worth checking out for anyone else heading around that area.
You could've stopped in Macroom town, a good variety of cafe's there
Re hotels Sean I have the same attitude, spoil myself every third night but I’m getting old and my body needs its comforts. I’ve had it with minging digs after a long day on the road and yes coffee is an issue in Ireland, best place are service stations.
Exactly that! Nothing better than a decent hotel after a long day on the road👍😜
beautiful journey 👏❤️
❤ from Lahore 👍🤗🏵️💐
You should have taken the r666 from lismore castle. Ironically it ends at priory coffee in fermoy, the place you noticed as you drove past!
Yeah not the best route, but didn't want to make that day any longer than it already was. Still! Managed to find some good fast flowing twisty roads. Up in the mountains on the next Episode👍😜
Great looking hotel. Next episode should be good when you get into the Kerry mountains.
Hotels are getting expensive in Ireland as 30% of hotel beds are taken by the New Irish paid for by the very generous Irish tax payer.
Yeah I'd heard about that. I never mentioned it for fear of being cancelled!🤦♂️🤣
Chin strapped, classic squaddie language.
Needs must👍😜
Coffee shops do become a little more prevalent in the more touristy areas but they're not what you'd call over run with them. Fuel station coffee will get you by but you just can't beat a proper coffee shop with a good selection cakes, after all we're not animals! lol
Having not stopped ment I got to the hotel early, so made up for the lack of coffee with guinness!👍😜
Brill video as usual just wondering what size is your tank bag wanting one for my gs looks the right size?
That's the Pro Micro from SWMOTECH which is 3-5ltr
Cannot get how you didn’t find a coffee in +300kms, just about every garage and spar shop has a coffee machine, even on a bank holiday including the garage you filled up at just outside Bantry there!
Call me posh, but I'm not really into the garage break. I'll leave it if I can't sit down for a chill out with a proper cup of coffee😜
What tyres are you using?
They're the Metzeler Karro Streets, great tyre! So much so that I've another fresh set waiting to go on. Unfortunately, having to ride the motorway on my way home from this trip squared them off a fair bit. Managed around 7500km before they fell off.
Nice one Shaun. Not so much singing though yeah? :D
Thought I nailed it, untill hearing it back, point noted!🤣
Glen gar iff
Dam it, you noticed!🤣
Please don’t sing😢
Sorry about that🤣🤣