It took me 5 years living out of Ireland to realise how beautiful our little island is, so much on our doorstep and yet we don’t realise. I moved home just before covid, the travel bans made me rediscover the west coast. It’s incredible ☘️
Oh my goodness, I’m moving to Ireland TOMORROW for a year, and you’re one of my favorite creators, so this video came at the absolute perfect time!! Thank you Elena! ❤️
From a Cork person, you missed out hugely by not giving Cork a decent chance. There’s so much to see and do here - fantastic food scene, gorgeous coastal villages, amazing live music - you should come back and explore more!
In fairness, she only had 5 days to check out the country! She hadn't the time to give Cork a "decent chance." I'm born and raised in Cork buddy, but we're not ACTUALLY the center of the universe, y'know?😉
@@sk-23. haha we’re definitely not the centre of the universe. My comment was based on the fact that she actually came to Cork, but judged the city without really trying much of what it has to offer.
I'm Bangladeshi.....and I juss looove Ireland❤ I really wish to visit oneday❤ it's like my dream country. It seems soo peaceful to me. It just gives me the vibe😊
I have lived in Ireland 10+ years from Australia and I can tell you most people Irish people I talk to that have been to Australia have seen more of it than I have, and ive seen more of Ireland than they have 😂
It's actually wild how much tourists fit in to a 5 day trip to Ireland . If you suggested this to an Irish person they would laugh in your face and be like "nah... thanks I'm going to Spain"- Fair play to you guys ! PS Galway is definitely the best city, not biased at all as a Galway girl ;)
True! I think this works for almost every country in Europe. I’ve met people who told me they’ve done a 6/7 day trip in Italy from North to South. But it’s impossible to see everything of course. Us Italians would never do that 😅
Tbh I lived in London for nearly ten years but I only really did the tourist sights recently on a trip over with my kids. When you live in a place it’s often just nicer to get away. Ps, Galway is my favourite city, and that’s from a Fermanagh guy.
As a Bengali🇧🇩 it's my dream to visit this country. But it's sad that there's very few vlogs about this country. I want to learn more. I'm 17 and not that rich to travel there, but InshaAllah oneday I will. Turkey and Ireland are my dream country❤❤❤❤❤❤
As an irishman i thank you for your kind words about Ireland, Sry that the weather wasnt great ill have a word with the man up above the next time you both come.
Ireland is where I long to go…Since I was like 10;wanna see all the sheep in the pastures, the old stone buildings, the epic cliffs, wild waves and chill in an ole pub… maybe listen to some farmers argue the weather❤ so THANK YOU for sharing the glory of that beauty land! I feel almost as tho I can smell the 🌊
Go to a zoo? Lmaoooo. Or Scotland. We don’t encounter farmers and if we do, you either can’t understand them or they just don’t mix with normal people 😂😂
Omg Elena! I'm an Irish viewer and cannot believe I missed when you came here?!! Hope you had an amazing time and that you visit again in the near future 🧡
Wow, you finally made it to Ireland. I hope you had a wonderful time. I've been watching your channel for a few years. Delighted you made it to Ireland ☘😊
I love Elena's travel vlogs so much!!! They're so in depth and just so informative while being entertaining and aesthetically pleasing too... I hope she'll never stop making these travel vlogs! 🌷
This was the most cinematic vlog footage ever lol. Btw if you’re into nyc vlogs but if so, you might like mine. Swing by, take a peek and stick around if you like. I’d be sooo grateful. 🙏
If ye are coming over to Ireland again & if ye come to visit sligo I'll show ye around. Loads of beach's, mountains, trails, waterfalls,live music. All around the coast of Ireland the scenery everywhere is amazing & peaceful. Nothing like getting away from the hectic city life. Gives us much greater perspective on life & what's truly important. Plus the blast of fresh air near the ocean is something else. Your only getting a wee taste of the County's over 5 days. You could of easily of seen more in Cork, kerry & Dublin by doing 5 days in one place. But as a first time here glad ya enjoyed your visit.
Hey Elena, following your ancestry do visit Poland next 😅 I do recommend Krakow as a start. But also Wrocław, Warsaw and Gdańsk. It ain’t Ireland (not as green and beautiful nature-wise) but for sure it is interesting, rich in history and different than the other countries you visited this summer so far. Cheers!
Cliffs of Moher are highly worth seeing, and taking a boat out to the Aran Islands is great too. Next trip be sure to go to Dingle, it's my favorite part of Ireland, and the Rock of Cashel is super cool too.
Hi There, Irish viewer here. I see from the footage that you did go through Dingle. For any visitors with a short visiting time, I'd recommend you drive the Dingle Penninsula rather than the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is looooong, too much time in the car. Dingle Penninsula shorter so you can spend more time exploring. Sorry about the weather. We have had the Wettest Summer ever. Climate change bringing us more rain, like we needed it!!!
Ah my dream! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you although right now I'm living and traveling across the North American continent on the road although this is making me crave going back to Europe! I'm so glad you guys had such a wonderful time! Sending love from my corner of the world to yours 💛💛💛
I enjoyed your video, thanks for it. Just a couple of points to add - politically most Irish people consider the whole island as one country - ie there is no 'Republic' and 'Northern' - it's just Ireland. You completed a loop of the Southern half of the country - a similar loop for the Northern half would be roughly Dublin - Belfast - Antrim coast- Derry - Donegal - Sligo- Galway - Dublin
The gift of the gab isnt about how much you talk but more about what you say it or how you say it. The type of person who can talk themselves out of trouble be it through charm, humour or sincerity has the gift of the gab. For an easy day trip out of Dublin that doesnt involve lots of driving I would suggest the Powerscourt Estate at the foot of the Wicklow mountains. It is home to the No.3 top garden in the world. Beside it is the Powerscourt waterfall which at 400ft is the highest in Ireland. Further on is Glendalough with its famous 6th century church and round tower which was a refuge from viking attacks. Then the road out of Glendalough leads to Sallys Gap which overlooks the Guinness lake. This lake and the land was owned by the Guinness family and the lake looks like a pint of Guinness. The Sally gap is so rustic and barren at the top of the Wicklow mountains its hard to believe your only an hour from Dublin city centre. Co. Wicklow is also known as the garden of Ireland.
I love that you went to Ireland!! I have such a soft spot for that country, I always have. last summer I went to Ireland for 2 weeks-- I stayed in Dublin for one, and then did a week long roadtrip with an Irish friend of mine who lives in the Arran Islands. we did all the spots you didn't lol-- we went from the arran islands to wicklow to galway and the cliffs of moher, to mullingar for the fleagh chaoil (sorry if thats spelled wrong) -- which is irelands largest trad music festival. was magical.
a couple months ago I finally got to visit with my kids our homeland in Killarney-Glenbeigh, where my clan used to live before my ancestors migrated (about 1680 after the British defeated the irish rebels in Ross Castle and confiscated their lands) to the basque country, and then serving in the Spanish Royal Navy to Guam, the Philippines and finally S. America. Killarney: it was a marvelous come-back after 300 years...!! greetings fom wild, wet, windy, and wonderful Western Patagonia
In Ireland we have 50/50 rain or sun. The problem is it rains or shines UNEXPECTEDLY!!! I do not want to hear the phrase "it rains all the time" especially from Irish people.
As an Irish person, top tips for visiting are: get drunk in Dublin and Galway city for 2 nights (do not go to Cork city). Do the Cliffs of Moher, they really are stunning. Then fly out of here.
Glad you had such a great time Id love to have that energy for my videos lol I'm just barely managing to walk around and glad you got to some nice spots . the West coast is truly stunning scenery
Here's a thought, we chose a small village between Cork and Limerick as a base for a week. The village was Bruff . We came as strangers , whilst there we were treated like long lost family. Everything is close in South African terms. I use to be a tour guide before i retired. Every Irish tourist told me you must see Ireland before you die. In 2017 i was in ICU with a massive pulmonary embolism. The doctor told me i kept telling himni can't die, i haven't been to Ireland yet. 6 months later a week in self catering in Dublin, a week in Bruff and a week in Lusk.
Iwas in Ireland about 10 years ago and just.loved it…….so beautiful, 50 shades of green, and who knew there were white sandy beaches with turquoise water…..the people are wonderful…………Donna in Toronto
Can I just jump in? Cork is not Just the Blarney stone and the City of Cork ,, West Cork is beautiful with many great Towns which are very Bohemian full of artists ,Writers , Poet's and Musicians.. Ballydehob is famous ,, In the late 60ts Bohemian Irealand was South Dublin, Achil Island, Galway, Westport, Doolen, Ring of Kerry, and West Cork..
I loved how your pronunciation of Galway changed to the correct version by the end of the video! Failte! Head up to Donegal if you ever get back to Ireland
Yes I noticed this too. And as a Tyrone man I definitely agree with you - that she should visit Donegal with its abundance of quiet beautiful beaches, mountains and long coastline
As an Irish person I'm always amazed how American s , visit lots of places for so little time ,, also by the huge distance they drive ,,I recently went to Cork and spent five days there ,,I live in Galway ,, anyway we only got to see half of what we wanted ,, most of you holiday must have been in your car lol😅
As a Cork person, Cork city probably isn't the best part of Cork especially depending where you are staying!! I'm from Kinsale and its so lovely, as is West Cork (though locals will tell you that west cork only begins at Clonakilty / Rosscarbery) - in my opinion some of the most beautiful spots in the country!! Cork city has its charms and its spots but you need to know them - the Marina Market is an amazing indoor food market with such good spots you should definitely go to if you ever come back! UCC the university has some gorgeous buildings and greenery on its campus too. I know you were trying to fit as much in as possible in 5 days but I think the main thing that's nice about Ireland is the scenery and finding the secret spots which you need more time in a place!! Glad you enjoyed it in general though and Galway is honestly an amazing city, one of my favourite places as a Cork gal!!
9:01 those are blackberries! I don’t think you guys have them in the states but very delicious in desserts or pies ❤ Loved this video and have been enjoying your Europe travel these last few months ✨ it’s a shame you guys didn’t manage to visit Dingle- it’s a beautiful little town with lovely cliffs and beaches ☺️
That's a shame...only 5 days in Ireland. My wife and I just got back from 2 weeks in Ireland and 3 days in Wales and that was way too short of time to really explore the beauty of this land. We have many friends there and spent a good portion of our trip visiting them. Our stay overs were Dublin, Aherlow, Dingle, Doolin, Galway, Clifden, Cong, Maynooth then off to Wales for 3 days with another good friend. We had a blast and will be returning for a longer stay as we have an open invitation to use our friends house in Abbeyfeale as a home base.
The thing about travelling to Ireland is that there are demons and roundabouts, terracotta buses and electric dogs, corrupt tennis balls and elephant calendars. It's a great mix but rarely in the same place at the same time (except for Mullingar on a Tuesday afternoon).
If I were to guess I'd have guessed Galway for you ancestory, because of your dark hair. I in the 16th century the Spanish went to invade England with a massive naval force. Long story short, it didn't work out and on their way home a massive storm blew them around the west coast of Ireland. A lot of their ship sang but some made it ashore and the rest is history. A lot of Galway people to this day had black hair from their Spanish roots. So, add Spain to you list, Ireland, Poland, Spain?
Wait so y'all just left the drone out in the cow fields!? Lmfao wow my poor ass is screaming rn 😅😅😅 Anyway, enjoyed this video! Such beautiful places omg 😍😍
I want to do all of the Irish things, but no way am I putting these smackers on a stone that millions of others have kissed. Even before the Disease That Shall Not Be Named I wouldn't have done it. Excellent Vlog as always Elena!!!!!!!!!
I know what you're saying about Killarney v Cork.........BUT, and this pains me as a Dub, West Cork is absolutely spectacular, particularly from Kinsale all the way over and The Beara Peninsula.
we went to the cliffs of moher on a **super** windy day…the park was closed, but we went to see it anyways, and it was stunning! Hope you get to see it next time:) and ahhh the drone😢
Thank you 🙏 for this I’ve been trying to get to Ireland for awhile now but this video made me want to get there soon as possible. Both of you you did great job thank you for this seriously. I’m definitely going to go to the to the tork waterfall it felt so peaceful ✌️
Next time you go check out the Aran Islands, they are one of my favorite places, you can get the boats from Doolin. Also the Burren national park, and Connemara national park are beautiful places. There is so much to do, you really need more that 5 days next time! Also if you like coffee, in Dublin there is a coffee shop called 3fe, if it’s still there, really friendly staff and good coffee. Great video Btw.
Lovely. Beautiful video quality - you missed out on a lot but only 5 days. If you return there's a trail from Doolin to the Cliffs - one of the most spectacular trails I've been on. Also Doolin phenom trad music and fish and chips stellar at Gus O'Connors place.
WOW YOU SOLD ME MY OWN COUNTRY HAHA!!!!! I want to come back home!!!! Great video! delighted you two had an amazing trip!!!! Love the shots, pictures, and captured raw beauty! Ireland is great for the soul! Very old and ancient country with crazy historical importance!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh your Irish-American!!!! Galway girl!!!!! Congrats!!!!! You won the jackpot there! Great use of the drone too!!!! Them West coast cliffs and in Clare and Donegal are unreal!!!! As you see I'm commenting as I go after watching. Shame about the weather in the West and not able to see the Cliffs of Moher. But maybe this will tempt you back to Ireland again? I know it's a typical American thing Trinity..... but Galway University would have been cooler along the river Corrib (of which Galway gets it's name Abhainn na Gaillimhe, but Gaol in Irish is jail, so along time ago it was the city of mixed travellers and prisoners). Did you get to see Salthill too? I guess the weather turned from Limerick on.... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come back to Ireland and discover my home county of MAYO!!!!!!!! You guys need to finish it!!!!! In Mayo we have our patron Saint Patrick and a mountain Croagh Patrick! It's where pilgrims walk up the mountain to a church at the top, and if you do it 3 times in your life you will go straight to heaven..... it's near Westport! THEN DON'T MISS SLIGO & DONEGAL!!!!!! Sligo is where WB Yeats, I guess where you visited in Trinity he attended! But as you know he was an amazing historical influence with poetry, a playwright, founded the Abbey Theatre, and won the nobel peace prize. WB Yeats is buried just outside Sligo in Drumcliffe cemetery Sligo. Also has Queen Maeve and the famous Knocknarea to climb where her tomb buried on top with stones!!!! Sligo as amazing scenery like Strandhill, Rosses Point, the famous Benbulbin and Ox Mountains to ramble on trails and the famous Glencar Waterfull! Then there is DONEGAL!!!!!! The Glenties mountain range here!!! Donegal has the highest cliffs in Europe! The knitwear and linenwear, the people, and Letterkenny with Inishbofin and Tory Island unreal!!!! It's a shame most tourists that come to Ireland for the first time ALWAYS overlook Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal. I've met loads of Americans I meet in Galway on trips back to Dublin saying they toured from Belfast to Galway, but always miss the best part of Ireland hands down...... Never time fly into Knock Ireland West and do the West Elena))))) Thanks for the video! It is a great start you've had to the Emerald Isle
I really enjoyed this, and the aspects that caught your attention that don't seem 'that' special to a Brit but, you know, really are lovely. I did shout 'blackberries!' At one point but that's part of the fun. I'm going to watch a few more now.
It took me 5 years living out of Ireland to realise how beautiful our little island is, so much on our doorstep and yet we don’t realise. I moved home just before covid, the travel bans made me rediscover the west coast. It’s incredible ☘️
I had a similar experience discovering one of my home states, Maine, here in the US. It’s incredible to see just how much there is at home.
Oh my goodness, I’m moving to Ireland TOMORROW for a year, and you’re one of my favorite creators, so this video came at the absolute perfect time!! Thank you Elena! ❤️
Good luck with your move ❤
dont, cost of living is through the roof and theres no place to rent or buy
From a Cork person, you missed out hugely by not giving Cork a decent chance. There’s so much to see and do here - fantastic food scene, gorgeous coastal villages, amazing live music - you should come back and explore more!
Definitely missed out on Cork! So much to see and do!
I was in West Cork just a few weeks back in Ballydehob and surrounding areas
brilliant time,,
So true, fellow Cork person.
In fairness, she only had 5 days to check out the country! She hadn't the time to give Cork a "decent chance." I'm born and raised in Cork buddy, but we're not ACTUALLY the center of the universe, y'know?😉
@@sk-23. haha we’re definitely not the centre of the universe. My comment was based on the fact that she actually came to Cork, but judged the city without really trying much of what it has to offer.
Some tourists see more of ireland than Irish people do, which is a sad fact. Ireland has some amazing locations.
I'm Bangladeshi.....and I juss looove Ireland❤ I really wish to visit oneday❤ it's like my dream country. It seems soo peaceful to me. It just gives me the vibe😊
I have lived in Ireland 10+ years from Australia and I can tell you most people Irish people I talk to that have been to Australia have seen more of it than I have, and ive seen more of Ireland than they have 😂
Thats not true
@@Chris-un1ll It is true.
@@BALDJIMI ahahhahah im from australia thinking about moving to ireland or the UK next year. Do you regret anything?
It's actually wild how much tourists fit in to a 5 day trip to Ireland . If you suggested this to an Irish person they would laugh in your face and be like "nah... thanks I'm going to Spain"- Fair play to you guys ! PS Galway is definitely the best city, not biased at all as a Galway girl ;)
True! I think this works for almost every country in Europe. I’ve met people who told me they’ve done a 6/7 day trip in Italy from North to South. But it’s impossible to see everything of course. Us Italians would never do that 😅
Going to Ireland this week and I’m spending quite a chunk of time in Galway! Can’t wait
Tbh I lived in London for nearly ten years but I only really did the tourist sights recently on a trip over with my kids. When you live in a place it’s often just nicer to get away.
Ps, Galway is my favourite city, and that’s from a Fermanagh guy.
I love Galway (much better than Dublin) in my opinion, I live on the North Coast in Northern Ireland x
North Coast is beautiful
Ireland is a magical place. It's that simple, If you're thinking about going, don't think, JUST GO.❤
As a Bengali🇧🇩 it's my dream to visit this country. But it's sad that there's very few vlogs about this country. I want to learn more. I'm 17 and not that rich to travel there, but InshaAllah oneday I will. Turkey and Ireland are my dream country❤❤❤❤❤❤
Welcome to Ireland ☘ You captured our little island beautifully!
You captured Ireland so well. As a native, delighted you had so much fun. You are always welcome.
As an irishman i thank you for your kind words about Ireland, Sry that the weather wasnt great ill have a word with the man up above the next time you both come.
Ireland is where I long to go…Since I was like 10;wanna see all the sheep in the pastures, the old stone buildings, the epic cliffs, wild waves and chill in an ole pub… maybe listen to some farmers argue the weather❤ so THANK YOU for sharing the glory of that beauty land! I feel almost as tho I can smell the 🌊
Visit Castle Leslie on your trip, about midway between Dublin to Belfast (kind of). Its in Glaslough village which is a lovely wee place in itself 😊
Go to a zoo? Lmaoooo. Or Scotland. We don’t encounter farmers and if we do, you either can’t understand them or they just don’t mix with normal people 😂😂
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Omg Elena! I'm an Irish viewer and cannot believe I missed when you came here?!! Hope you had an amazing time and that you visit again in the near future 🧡
i LOVEEEEE that you broke it up into chapters and time stamps....and gave a detailed itinerary, thank youuuuuu
Wow, you finally made it to Ireland. I hope you had a wonderful time. I've been watching your channel for a few years. Delighted you made it to Ireland ☘😊
I love Elena's travel vlogs so much!!! They're so in depth and just so informative while being entertaining and aesthetically pleasing too... I hope she'll never stop making these travel vlogs! 🌷
Elena, this vlog is absolutely amaze! The editing is on point, seriously brought me so much joy 🌟 Sending loads of love from India! 🥺💖
Seeing my home country through a fresh set of eyes feels so refreshing
That intro though 👀
Irish longtime subscriber here. You are most welcome to our pretty country. Hope you had a blast!
Man id like to fall in love on the Irish coast
omg the intro! with that music! give me banshees of inisherin vibes 🤩
Shhhhhh don’t tell people about how amazing it is 😩
Oh my gosh stunning stunning stunning footage!!! That made me so happy to watch 🥹
This was the most cinematic vlog footage ever lol. Btw if you’re into nyc vlogs but if so, you might like mine. Swing by, take a peek and stick around if you like. I’d be sooo grateful. 🙏
Going to Ireland in a month so now I’m even more excited!!!
If ye are coming over to Ireland again & if ye come to visit sligo I'll show ye around. Loads of beach's, mountains, trails, waterfalls,live music. All around the coast of Ireland the scenery everywhere is amazing & peaceful. Nothing like getting away from the hectic city life. Gives us much greater perspective on life & what's truly important. Plus the blast of fresh air near the ocean is something else.
Your only getting a wee taste of the County's over 5 days. You could of easily of seen more in Cork, kerry & Dublin by doing 5 days in one place. But as a first time here glad ya enjoyed your visit.
I am dying to visit Ireland one day! Beautiful vlog ❤
Hey Elena, following your ancestry do visit Poland next 😅 I do recommend Krakow as a start. But also Wrocław, Warsaw and Gdańsk. It ain’t Ireland (not as green and beautiful nature-wise) but for sure it is interesting, rich in history and different than the other countries you visited this summer so far. Cheers!
poland is my favorite country :)
Cliffs of Moher are highly worth seeing, and taking a boat out to the Aran Islands is great too. Next trip be sure to go to Dingle, it's my favorite part of Ireland, and the Rock of Cashel is super cool too.
Hi There, Irish viewer here. I see from the footage that you did go through Dingle. For any visitors with a short visiting time, I'd recommend you drive the Dingle Penninsula rather than the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is looooong, too much time in the car. Dingle Penninsula shorter so you can spend more time exploring. Sorry about the weather. We have had the Wettest Summer ever. Climate change bringing us more rain, like we needed it!!!
They made the right decision. You need nice bright light for the Cliffs.
Ah my dream! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you although right now I'm living and traveling across the North American continent on the road although this is making me crave going back to Europe! I'm so glad you guys had such a wonderful time! Sending love from my corner of the world to yours 💛💛💛
Hope you enjoyed your stay, pity you didn't have more time in Limerick it's Ireland's hidden gem so much to do and see
I enjoyed your video, thanks for it. Just a couple of points to add - politically most Irish people consider the whole island as one country - ie there is no 'Republic' and 'Northern' - it's just Ireland. You completed a loop of the Southern half of the country - a similar loop for the Northern half would be roughly Dublin - Belfast - Antrim coast- Derry - Donegal - Sligo- Galway - Dublin
Well I am from Dublin, Ireland and everybody here says the "the North" or the "Republic". Unless of course you are shinner.
Galway is in the west.....
FYI the voice over audio as you’re explaining the ring of Kerry was drowned out by the music and we can’t hear what you say haha
OOPS I thought I deleted that voice over audio track....
Your vlog is fantastic. Just a note (not a criticism) your music was at times louder than what you were saying. I couldn't make out.
I'm leaving for Ireland in 6 days and doing a very very similar road trip to this! I am so excited.
Bring your waterproofs with you, the rain is torrential! Also, the country is gripped by the Rugby World Cup.
Your an addition to the beauty of Ireland, we’ll claim you as one of our own any day of the week. God bless you & please call again. 🇨🇮🍀❤️🇺🇸
That's an ivory coast flag
Absolutely loved this Elena💕
The gift of the gab isnt about how much you talk but more about what you say it or how you say it. The type of person who can talk themselves out of trouble be it through charm, humour or sincerity has the gift of the gab.
For an easy day trip out of Dublin that doesnt involve lots of driving I would suggest the Powerscourt Estate at the foot of the Wicklow mountains. It is home to the No.3 top garden in the world. Beside it is the Powerscourt waterfall which at 400ft is the highest in Ireland. Further on is Glendalough with its famous 6th century church and round tower which was a refuge from viking attacks. Then the road out of Glendalough leads to Sallys Gap which overlooks the Guinness lake. This lake and the land was owned by the Guinness family and the lake looks like a pint of Guinness. The Sally gap is so rustic and barren at the top of the Wicklow mountains its hard to believe your only an hour from Dublin city centre. Co. Wicklow is also known as the garden of Ireland.
I love that you went to Ireland!! I have such a soft spot for that country, I always have. last summer I went to Ireland for 2 weeks-- I stayed in Dublin for one, and then did a week long roadtrip with an Irish friend of mine who lives in the Arran Islands. we did all the spots you didn't lol-- we went from the arran islands to wicklow to galway and the cliffs of moher, to mullingar for the fleagh chaoil (sorry if thats spelled wrong) -- which is irelands largest trad music festival. was magical.
I swear, as an Irishman, if I see another one of those yank tour videos
a couple months ago I finally got to visit with my kids our homeland in Killarney-Glenbeigh, where my clan used to live before my ancestors migrated (about 1680 after the British defeated the irish rebels in Ross Castle and confiscated their lands) to the basque country, and then serving in the Spanish Royal Navy to Guam, the Philippines and finally S. America. Killarney: it was a marvelous come-back after 300 years...!! greetings fom wild, wet, windy, and wonderful Western Patagonia
one (or two) sunny day out of five, so classic Ireland, and in summertime! 🤣
In Ireland we have 50/50 rain or sun. The problem is it rains or shines UNEXPECTEDLY!!! I do not want to hear the phrase "it rains all the time" especially from Irish people.
As an Irish person, top tips for visiting are: get drunk in Dublin and Galway city for 2 nights (do not go to Cork city). Do the Cliffs of Moher, they really are stunning. Then fly out of here.
Loved this video! Can’t wait on visit Ireland
Glad you had such a great time Id love to have that energy for my videos lol I'm just barely managing to walk around and glad you got to some nice spots . the West coast is truly stunning scenery
Here's a thought, we chose a small village between Cork and Limerick as a base for a week. The village was Bruff . We came as strangers , whilst there we were treated like long lost family. Everything is close in South African terms. I use to be a tour guide before i retired. Every Irish tourist told me you must see Ireland before you die. In 2017 i was in ICU with a massive pulmonary embolism. The doctor told me i kept telling himni can't die, i haven't been to Ireland yet.
6 months later a week in self catering in Dublin, a week in Bruff and a week in Lusk.
Iwas in Ireland about 10 years ago and just.loved it…….so beautiful, 50 shades of green, and who knew there were white sandy beaches with turquoise water…..the people are wonderful…………Donna in Toronto
so glad you enjoyed your time!
Probably one of the few travel vlogs I didn’t finish watching.
I love your videos so much, I love the way you show us the city and you are such a lovely person
At 10:19, that's Ennistymon. I'm pretty about this as I'm looking right at my house.... 😄 It's a great little town worth visiting by itself though!
Great coffee and toasties in The Cheese Press
Irish/Polish American here. You do nice work Alana. Disappointed you didn’t try writing a Limerick for us! There once was a girl from…
Can I just jump in?
Cork is not Just the Blarney stone and the City of Cork ,,
West Cork is beautiful with many great Towns which are very Bohemian full of artists ,Writers , Poet's and Musicians.. Ballydehob is famous ,, In the late 60ts Bohemian Irealand was South Dublin, Achil Island, Galway, Westport, Doolen, Ring of Kerry, and West Cork..
I loved how your pronunciation of Galway changed to the correct version by the end of the video! Failte! Head up to Donegal if you ever get back to Ireland
Yes I noticed this too. And as a Tyrone man I definitely agree with you - that she should visit Donegal with its abundance of quiet beautiful beaches, mountains and long coastline
As an Irish person I'm always amazed how American s , visit lots of places for so little time ,, also by the huge distance they drive ,,I recently went to Cork and spent five days there ,,I live in Galway ,, anyway we only got to see half of what we wanted ,, most of you holiday must have been in your car lol😅
The Irish tourist people will love this adorable video .. nice !!!!
That trip vlogs seems like sooo much fun I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter
OMG Ireland is my dreeeeeaaaaaam
She looks like a fun person to be around 😊
Magical country ❤
As a Cork person, Cork city probably isn't the best part of Cork especially depending where you are staying!! I'm from Kinsale and its so lovely, as is West Cork (though locals will tell you that west cork only begins at Clonakilty / Rosscarbery) - in my opinion some of the most beautiful spots in the country!! Cork city has its charms and its spots but you need to know them - the Marina Market is an amazing indoor food market with such good spots you should definitely go to if you ever come back! UCC the university has some gorgeous buildings and greenery on its campus too. I know you were trying to fit as much in as possible in 5 days but I think the main thing that's nice about Ireland is the scenery and finding the secret spots which you need more time in a place!!
Glad you enjoyed it in general though and Galway is honestly an amazing city, one of my favourite places as a Cork gal!!
All that way and you missed out the north! Donegal is the best part of Ireland... Hidden unspoiled, amazing beaches. Go there next!
They basically just went to the most touristy places. 🤣
9:01 those are blackberries! I don’t think you guys have them in the states but very delicious in desserts or pies ❤
Loved this video and have been enjoying your Europe travel these last few months ✨ it’s a shame you guys didn’t manage to visit Dingle- it’s a beautiful little town with lovely cliffs and beaches ☺️
Oh my gosh duh! I promise I know those hahah mixed up my words in the moment
Blackberries are all over Seattle - you can pick enough for a pie just on a casual walk
They are all over the states
It’s blackcurrants that were banned in the states for much of the 20th century.
Jeez, blackberries are available all over the world!!!!!
You missed the best part which is Co Galway, so wild, so stunning and of course the beautiful Lough Corrib.
PLEASE! could you list the airbnb’s or hotels where you stayed each day
Good job, delighted you both enjoyed your trip to our little island which is a special place 👍
That's a shame...only 5 days in Ireland. My wife and I just got back from 2 weeks in Ireland and 3 days in Wales and that was way too short of time to really explore the beauty of this land. We have many friends there and spent a good portion of our trip visiting them. Our stay overs were Dublin, Aherlow, Dingle, Doolin, Galway, Clifden, Cong, Maynooth then off to Wales for 3 days with another good friend. We had a blast and will be returning for a longer stay as we have an open invitation to use our friends house in Abbeyfeale as a home base.
I absolutely love your channel, keep it going ! ❤😍
The thing about travelling to Ireland is that there are demons and roundabouts, terracotta buses and electric dogs, corrupt tennis balls and elephant calendars. It's a great mix but rarely in the same place at the same time (except for Mullingar on a Tuesday afternoon).
You missed Carlow/Kilkenny..Inisteoige,Gerpoint Abbey,Ardmore in Waterford
Sweet work 🎉🎉
AHHH this made me wanna visit even more I'm like a half Irish and have dreamed of going here maybe someday 🥲
In Ireland life hits different...
If I were to guess I'd have guessed Galway for you ancestory, because of your dark hair. I in the 16th century the Spanish went to invade England with a massive naval force. Long story short, it didn't work out and on their way home a massive storm blew them around the west coast of Ireland. A lot of their ship sang but some made it ashore and the rest is history. A lot of Galway people to this day had black hair from their Spanish roots. So, add Spain to you list, Ireland, Poland, Spain?
Wait so y'all just left the drone out in the cow fields!? Lmfao wow my poor ass is screaming rn 😅😅😅
Anyway, enjoyed this video! Such beautiful places omg 😍😍
I want to do all of the Irish things, but no way am I putting these smackers on a stone that millions of others have kissed. Even before the Disease That Shall Not Be Named I wouldn't have done it. Excellent Vlog as always Elena!!!!!!!!!
They disinfect the stone after every kiss.
it might not be thr same everywhere but in my family we pronounce it Gal (rhyming with Hall)-way
Hyyyy
Omg wish I knew you were here. I'm from Cork
I know what you're saying about Killarney v Cork.........BUT, and this pains me as a Dub, West Cork is absolutely spectacular, particularly from Kinsale all the way over and The Beara Peninsula.
Nice to see The Long Hall in the final frame!
My wife and I went to Ireland for our honeymoon last year. Seeing you guys hit so many of the same spots is so nice. 🥲
we went to the cliffs of moher on a **super** windy day…the park was closed, but we went to see it anyways, and it was stunning! Hope you get to see it next time:) and ahhh the drone😢
Glad you had a good time in my beautiful country ☘️☘️☘️ Come back , you're both welcome 🙏 😊
Glenbeigh is an amazing beach. One of my favourites!
I Love this Vlog so much. Ireland is AMAZING. Hoping that one day I get to go there too.
Thank you 🙏 for this I’ve been trying to get to Ireland for awhile now but this video made me want to get there soon as possible. Both of you you did great job thank you for this seriously. I’m definitely going to go to the to the tork waterfall it felt so peaceful ✌️
It's GAUL way, and thanks for the visit. You had a great trip!
Limerick and raining. Name a more iconic duo
Im moving to Ireland in 1 month.
Can't believe you avoided the Dingle Peninsula.. which outshines half of the other things you covered.
Jacob tryna kiss the Blarney Stone 💋☘️
Next time you go check out the Aran Islands, they are one of my favorite places, you can get the boats from Doolin. Also the Burren national park, and Connemara national park are beautiful places. There is so much to do, you really need more that 5 days next time! Also if you like coffee, in Dublin there is a coffee shop called 3fe, if it’s still there, really friendly staff and good coffee. Great video Btw.
Hi from long time subscriber from Ireland!
Hyyy
Lovely. Beautiful video quality - you missed out on a lot but only 5 days. If you return there's a trail from Doolin to the Cliffs - one of the most spectacular trails I've been on. Also Doolin phenom trad music and fish and chips stellar at Gus O'Connors place.
WOW YOU SOLD ME MY OWN COUNTRY HAHA!!!!! I want to come back home!!!! Great video! delighted you two had an amazing trip!!!! Love the shots, pictures, and captured raw beauty! Ireland is great for the soul! Very old and ancient country with crazy historical importance!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh your Irish-American!!!! Galway girl!!!!! Congrats!!!!! You won the jackpot there! Great use of the drone too!!!! Them West coast cliffs and in Clare and Donegal are unreal!!!!
As you see I'm commenting as I go after watching. Shame about the weather in the West and not able to see the Cliffs of Moher. But maybe this will tempt you back to Ireland again? I know it's a typical American thing Trinity..... but Galway University would have been cooler along the river Corrib (of which Galway gets it's name Abhainn na Gaillimhe, but Gaol in Irish is jail, so along time ago it was the city of mixed travellers and prisoners). Did you get to see Salthill too? I guess the weather turned from Limerick on....
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come back to Ireland and discover my home county of MAYO!!!!!!!! You guys need to finish it!!!!! In Mayo we have our patron Saint Patrick and a mountain Croagh Patrick! It's where pilgrims walk up the mountain to a church at the top, and if you do it 3 times in your life you will go straight to heaven..... it's near Westport! THEN DON'T MISS SLIGO & DONEGAL!!!!!! Sligo is where WB Yeats, I guess where you visited in Trinity he attended! But as you know he was an amazing historical influence with poetry, a playwright, founded the Abbey Theatre, and won the nobel peace prize. WB Yeats is buried just outside Sligo in Drumcliffe cemetery Sligo. Also has Queen Maeve and the famous Knocknarea to climb where her tomb buried on top with stones!!!! Sligo as amazing scenery like Strandhill, Rosses Point, the famous Benbulbin and Ox Mountains to ramble on trails and the famous Glencar Waterfull! Then there is DONEGAL!!!!!! The Glenties mountain range here!!! Donegal has the highest cliffs in Europe! The knitwear and linenwear, the people, and Letterkenny with Inishbofin and Tory Island unreal!!!!
It's a shame most tourists that come to Ireland for the first time ALWAYS overlook Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal. I've met loads of Americans I meet in Galway on trips back to Dublin saying they toured from Belfast to Galway, but always miss the best part of Ireland hands down...... Never time fly into Knock Ireland West and do the West Elena)))))
Thanks for the video! It is a great start you've had to the Emerald Isle
No to Cork? We were there in 1998 and had a blast! I can only imagine it's gotten even better since then.
Try the north west next time. You will be in for a treat.
I really enjoyed this, and the aspects that caught your attention that don't seem 'that' special to a Brit but, you know, really are lovely.
I did shout 'blackberries!' At one point but that's part of the fun.
I'm going to watch a few more now.
Ireland is like a cleaner richer version of Britain
Loved this!
this video is soo good Elena! -S. 😊
Love thiss ❤
Love this!!
My biggest question as an Irish person is how did you record that Limerick shot from across the street without fear the camera would be robbbbbbed🤣
Nice video. What month of the year is this. I’m planning a trip to Ireland in November but I’m not sure if it’s good weather at that time.