Thanks for this,live in England am doing the Princess cruise in 24, your video really useful and looking forward to watching the rest. Have been to Dublin a few times with work but never gone further than the temple bar area, the locals are so friendly and helpful, a visit to a local pub especially if they have a music session on is not to be missed. Thanks again
This was very informative and helpful. We are cruising the British Isles on Holland America in August, 2024. In Dublin, we were planning to do just as you did....exploring on our own and visiting the Guiness Storehouse. Thanks so much for making the video.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. That’s why we do these videos. We have had difficulty finding ones that aren’t just blogs but give info. We have a few more videos in this series we will be posting over the coming days and weeks.
I hope you had a lovely time in Ireland. One thing irks however. Dún Laoighaire is Irish, i.e. it’s name is in the Irish language, not in English. It does make sense in English. It makes sense in Irish. Slán tamaill.
Great video, thank you so much. Would you share your timeline of the day with us? Will be doing this cruise in May 2025 and have decided to do Dublin on our own as well and want to get to spend as much time as possible in the city.
The port of Dún Laoghaire used to be called Dunleary, an anglicisation of the old Irish name (like nearly all Irish placenames). It was changed to Kingstown in 1821 after a visit from the King of Engand, but when the country gained independence (or actually just before, during the War of Independence), it was changed back, however it was decided to adopt the old Irish language name, but the plain people of Ireland preferred the Dunleary pronunciation and stuck with that. It seems like only RTE newsreaders use the Irish pronunciation these days, which sounds like Doon Lay-our-ah . Great video thanks.
We are doing a Holland America UK cruise this summer, and we are doing the Dublin HOHO Bus. Thank you for detailing the steps! Very very helpful! I’m enjoying your travel videos. 😊
great video , for shopping Grafton st is good with Stevens green at the top ,, temple bar is a tourist trap , price's are crazy , so those Looking for quiter sight s killiney hill for views its clos to dun Laoghaire and dalkey for food etc, be careful on o Connell st😊
Whenever you see names of Irish towns, they’re in the Irish language so you might find the spelling odd in English, but perfectly normal in Irish, or they’re transliterations of their Irish names.
You said allow enough time to goback from Dublin. We are taking the Princess cruise this Sept. Should I allow 3 hrs to get from Dublin to the ship, more time less time? Hope you can respond
Your video's have been so informative for us to prepare for upcoming cruise in July. We have a 10:00 am entry ticket to the Guinness Storehouse ...do you think we would have enough time to get there with the water shuttle, train and the hop on-hop off bus?? Appreciate your thoughts.
@@Kitiwake actually this is according to Encyclopedia Brittanica, “British Isles, group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands and island groups, including the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, and the Isle of Man.” I’m sorry you are offended but I made no mistake. Have a great day.
@ft encyclopedia "Britannica". What a surprise...not. What century are they living in? The British and Irish governments agreed in 1998 as part of the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, that the British government would refrain from official use of the term "British Isles" in connection with Ireland. As Dublin is the capital of Ireland and Ireland is not a British isle, your banner is misleading and offensive to a lot of people. Consider how many people on both sides of conflict have lost their lives because of the loose invocation of this now antiquated term. Forevermore the term predates by almost 3 centuries the advent of political correctness, as you now claim as your basis for standing by it's use. The rest of your video is fine, btw.
Encyclopedia Brittania is not an appropriate reference. How would you like to have US known as British America! British Isles is a colonial term with all the negative connotations associated with 800 + years of suppression @ftbeat
It is really offensive to Irish people (including me) to use the term "British Isles". If you search wikipedia for the term "British Isles" you will see that neither Irish nor British governments use that term because of how offensive it is to the irish since we Irish fought a bloody war in 1916 against the British for Ireland's (partial) independence.
While I certainly know and understand the history of Ireland, the cruise itinerary is literally named “British Isles”. Maybe write to the CEOs of the major cruise lines and make them aware of how offensive they are being.
@@ftbeat yes I actually have written to them. But by youtubers continue to use the incorrect offensive term British Isles it becomes normalise to use the offensive term towards Irish people. Only last week an American joked with me about "Black and tans" and he did not have a clue why such a term is so offensive. People brush it off as "this is the way it is" but completely continue to use the offensive term
@@traceymarshall5886 I’ve also sent emails the governments don’t use those terms anymore the British and Irish Isles It is literally a British colonial term showing possession of their colonies
@@jgg59 the British and Irish governments do not use the tern British Isles and never have as its so offensive. So your emails were a waste - however Americans and cruiselines do seem to insist on using this offensive term to hugely insult and offend every single irish person!!
@@traceymarshall5886 I find pushback from a lot of British people on here really disturbing. They don’t want to accept the fact that British Isles is a colonial term showing possession which has started in the 1600s for that very reason. I’m very surprised by Sweden and Norway. Most of these countries are very sensitive to Irish situation when it comes to Britain.. I had some English people tell me that the Irish were actually British
Alternative names that have sometimes been coined for the British Isles include "Britain and Ireland", the "Atlantic Archipelago", the "Anglo-Celtic Isles", the "British-Irish Isles", and the Islands of the North Atlantic.
Explain that to EVERY cruise line that literally calls it a British Isles cruise. Just like Greek Isle cruises usually have ports in Italy (which isn’t a Greek Island lol)
@@ftbeat your lack of sensitivity is just really unbelievable. You could also have done a disclaimer that you understand. Ireland is not part of the British Isles but you keep insisting whatever.
@@jgg59 I’ve never insisted that it is. I have merely stated that the name of the cruise is a “British Isles Cruise”. I won’t apologize for others lack of understanding or thin skin. I did a series of videos explaining how much I loved my time in Ireland.
As you very well know the term British Isles is insulting for people in Ireland. Whether the cruise lines use it or not, your obstinance in using it jars and I didn't even bother to watch the video. We can chat further about this the next time I visit the Canadian Isles (Canada + USA).
We Americans have thicker skin and are proud of our neighbors to the north so call us what you will! Have a great day and hopefully you can eventually get all of Ireland back from the British one day.
For God's sake guys give it a rest about the British Isles reference, ye have explained it enough, scroll on leave the guy alone. Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪
Princess cruises should not be using that ancient term british isles tours it should be renamed britain and ireland tours that term is a ancient colonial term republic of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles😮😮
Most major cruise lines use this term. I suggest you contact them individually to voice these concerns. He does really enjoyable videos about cruises, he is not the CEO of Disney etc.
Please if you have any respect for Irish people do not refer to Ireland under the banner of British Isles. Ireland is a republic, we are not under British rule, the term British isles might be used as a geographical term, but doesn’t make it less offensive. So call it Britain and ireland try to respect 600 years of British royals was very unpleasant . Thankfully we’ve great relationship now. But we are no longer a monarchy
Please read all the other comments. It’s a term used by all of the cruise lines, similar titling a “Greek Island Cruise” even though it stops in Italy. Or a “New England Cruise” that stops in Canada (I could go on and on)
@@ftbeat It isn't a term used by cruise lines although cruise lines may use it. The term is used by Brits who still try and lay claim to Ireland. We do not like the term at all. It would be a kin to calling the South of the US the "Northern Mexican Alley" or the North of the US the "Southern Canadian Peninsula". Get it right man
I read your comment although it makes no sense lol. Maybe we should rename New York, which is a colonial term as well. And seeing how we kicked the Brits out 200 years ago…. My point is that people are too easily offended and I refuse to play the politically correct game. Just enjoy the videos as much as I enjoyed the beautiful Republic of Ireland.
Oh my god please do not refer to republic of ireland as the british isles its incredibly offensive to irish people the republic of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles it has nothing to do with the united kingdom or british isles 😮
@@ftbeat must have been a british cruise ship then i never understand why americans have no understanding of ireland or the united kingdom you should have a word with your cruise company and director you have to understand rep of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles or united kingdom its like me calling the u.s.a canada🤔🙄
@@ftbeat and since when has france got anything to do with the british isles if it might have been part of your british isles cruise ?????your cruise company hasent a clue about general geography your videos of ireland are highly offensive to irish people and me being from dublin🙄the capital of republic of ireland
@@gerarddeegan1164 literally every cruise line calls the itinerary that includes England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and France, a British Isles cruise. This particular line was Princess. And I don’t get offended when the United States is referred to as North America or that cruises from the United States are called Canadian cruises. I am keenly aware of the Irish History although the thin skinned responses shock me.
@@ftbeat well its wrong your cruise company are stuck a couple.of hundred years or more in the past republic of ireland gained independace frim the united kingdom your cruise company or others for that matter should not be using that term anymore its incredibly insulting and ignorant to the irish people we fought a rebelion against the british and to have nothing to do with the united kingdom and which we got your videos should be pulled down and done right you have insulted every genuine irish man around the term british isles is a ancient colonial term when the united kingdom went around the world land grabbing from their native peoples🤔🤨🙄
Love your video! Very helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Female solo traveller from Spain going to Dublin next month!
Can't wait.
Very informative video.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching. Have fun!
Thanks for this,live in England am doing the Princess cruise in 24, your video really useful and looking forward to watching the rest. Have been to Dublin a few times with work but never gone further than the temple bar area, the locals are so friendly and helpful, a visit to a local pub especially if they have a music session on is not to be missed. Thanks again
Thanks for watching. The rest of the videos will be done in the next week or so!
This was very informative and helpful. We are cruising the British Isles on Holland America in August, 2024. In Dublin, we were planning to do just as you did....exploring on our own and visiting the Guiness Storehouse. Thanks so much for making the video.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. That’s why we do these videos. We have had difficulty finding ones that aren’t just blogs but give info. We have a few more videos in this series we will be posting over the coming days and weeks.
British Isles is a hugely offensive term to use to Irish people and Ireland is not in the British Isles
I hope you had a lovely time in Ireland. One thing irks however. Dún Laoighaire is Irish, i.e. it’s name is in the Irish language, not in English. It does make sense in English. It makes sense in Irish. Slán tamaill.
Sorry, doesn't make sense in english. The english version is just a corruption of the Irish.
Completely understand
But being lumped into the British Isles doesn't irk you? Come on now lad!
I’m so glad I found this. Ditching the cruise ship bus to Dublin and doing this instead
Have a great time. It was very easy!
Great video, thank you so much. Would you share your timeline of the day with us? Will be doing this cruise in May 2025 and have decided to do Dublin on our own as well and want to get to spend as much time as possible in the city.
The port of Dún Laoghaire used to be called Dunleary, an anglicisation of the old Irish name (like nearly all Irish placenames). It was changed to Kingstown in 1821 after a visit from the King of Engand, but when the country gained independence (or actually just before, during the War of Independence), it was changed back, however it was decided to adopt the old Irish language name, but the plain people of Ireland preferred the Dunleary pronunciation and stuck with that. It seems like only RTE newsreaders use the Irish pronunciation these days, which sounds like Doon Lay-our-ah . Great video thanks.
Thank so much for that information!!!!! I love hearing about the history of places and their names!
That Garda / police station is not the Headquarters. The Garda HQ is in the Phoenix park
British and irish isles if you like.And guinness is with 2 n
My mistake on misspelling Guinness.
We are doing a Holland America UK cruise this summer, and we are doing the Dublin HOHO Bus. Thank you for detailing the steps! Very very helpful! I’m enjoying your travel videos. 😊
Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos!
great video , for shopping Grafton st is good with Stevens green at the top ,, temple bar is a tourist trap , price's are crazy , so those Looking for quiter sight s killiney hill for views its clos to dun Laoghaire and dalkey for food etc, be careful on o Connell st😊
Thanks for the info. Its tough with limited time!
Whenever you see names of Irish towns, they’re in the Irish language so you might find the spelling odd in English, but perfectly normal in Irish, or they’re
transliterations of their Irish names.
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You said allow enough time to goback from Dublin. We are taking the Princess cruise this Sept. Should I allow 3 hrs to get from Dublin to the ship, more time less time? Hope you can respond
I would say that is fine but watch train schedules
Your video's have been so informative for us to prepare for upcoming cruise in July. We have a 10:00 am entry ticket to the Guinness Storehouse ...do you think we would have enough time to get there with the water shuttle, train and the hop on-hop off bus?? Appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks for the kind words. Depends on what time you arrive in port. May want to catch a taxi from the train station in Dublin if you run short.
@@ftbeat Thanks, was able to amended my tickets for a later time!
British Isles? A term that became redundant by Irish law and UN in 1955. Yuo can use it all you like but it does not include ireland. A gentle nudge!
Tell it to ALL the major cruise lines.
@@ftbeat just admit you made a mistake and stop deflecting blame.
@@Kitiwake actually this is according to Encyclopedia Brittanica, “British Isles, group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands and island groups, including the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, and the Isle of Man.”
I’m sorry you are offended but I made no mistake. Have a great day.
@ft
encyclopedia "Britannica".
What a surprise...not.
What century are they living in?
The British and Irish governments agreed in 1998 as part of the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, that the British government would refrain from official use of the term "British Isles" in connection with Ireland.
As Dublin is the capital of Ireland and Ireland is not a British isle, your banner is misleading and offensive to a lot of people.
Consider how many people on both sides of conflict have lost their lives because of the loose invocation of this now antiquated term.
Forevermore the term predates by almost 3 centuries the advent of political correctness, as you now claim as your basis for standing by it's use.
The rest of your video is fine, btw.
Encyclopedia Brittania is not an appropriate reference. How would you like to have US known as British America! British Isles is a colonial term with all the negative connotations associated with 800 + years of suppression @ftbeat
It is really offensive to Irish people (including me) to use the term "British Isles". If you search wikipedia for the term "British Isles" you will see that neither Irish nor British governments use that term because of how offensive it is to the irish since we Irish fought a bloody war in 1916 against the British for Ireland's (partial) independence.
While I certainly know and understand the history of Ireland, the cruise itinerary is literally named “British Isles”. Maybe write to the CEOs of the major cruise lines and make them aware of how offensive they are being.
@@ftbeat yes I actually have written to them. But by youtubers continue to use the incorrect offensive term British Isles it becomes normalise to use the offensive term towards Irish people. Only last week an American joked with me about "Black and tans" and he did not have a clue why such a term is so offensive. People brush it off as "this is the way it is" but completely continue to use the offensive term
@@traceymarshall5886
I’ve also sent emails the governments don’t use those terms anymore the British and Irish Isles
It is literally a British colonial term showing possession of their colonies
@@jgg59 the British and Irish governments do not use the tern British Isles and never have as its so offensive. So your emails were a waste - however Americans and cruiselines do seem to insist on using this offensive term to hugely insult and offend every single irish person!!
@@traceymarshall5886 I find pushback from a lot of British people on here really disturbing. They don’t want to accept the fact that British Isles is a colonial term showing possession which has started in the 1600s for that very reason. I’m very surprised by Sweden and Norway. Most of these countries are very sensitive to Irish situation when it comes to Britain.. I had some English people tell me that the Irish were actually British
Alternative names that have sometimes been coined for the British Isles include "Britain and Ireland", the "Atlantic Archipelago", the "Anglo-Celtic Isles", the "British-Irish Isles", and the Islands of the North Atlantic.
Awesome. Please contact Princess Cruise Lines and make that suggestion!!!!
Ireland is not a British lsle.
Explain that to EVERY cruise line that literally calls it a British Isles cruise. Just like Greek Isle cruises usually have ports in Italy (which isn’t a Greek Island lol)
@@ftbeat your lack of sensitivity is just really unbelievable. You could also have done a disclaimer that you understand. Ireland is not part of the British Isles but you keep insisting whatever.
@@jgg59 I’ve never insisted that it is. I have merely stated that the name of the cruise is a “British Isles Cruise”. I won’t apologize for others lack of understanding or thin skin. I did a series of videos explaining how much I loved my time in Ireland.
@@ftbeat Ignore them they are everywhere, you are very welcome to my country
@@gerryclarke9795 West Brit
As you very well know the term British Isles is insulting for people in Ireland.
Whether the cruise lines use it or not, your obstinance in using it jars and I didn't even bother to watch the video.
We can chat further about this the next time I visit the Canadian Isles (Canada + USA).
We Americans have thicker skin and are proud of our neighbors to the north so call us what you will! Have a great day and hopefully you can eventually get all of Ireland back from the British one day.
For God's sake guys give it a rest about the British Isles reference, ye have explained it enough, scroll on leave the guy alone. Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you!
Princess cruises should not be using that ancient term british isles tours it should be renamed britain and ireland tours that term is a ancient colonial term republic of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles😮😮
Yes. It should be renamed a “England, Scotland, Channel Islands, Ireland, Northern Island and France Cruise”.
@@ftbeat its a international cruise you were on
@@ftbeat meaning france and republic of ireland them other places are in the united kingdom😊
Most major cruise lines use this term. I suggest you contact them individually to voice these concerns. He does really enjoyable videos about cruises, he is not the CEO of Disney etc.
How dare you call Ireland 🇮🇪 a British isle we're an independent country go learn your geography
Please learn to read previous comments. I am not calling it anything, the cruise lines are.
How dare they? Wow you get offended easily.. especially when you didn’t pay attention to what they said.
Please if you have any respect for Irish people do not refer to Ireland under the banner of British Isles. Ireland is a republic, we are not under British rule, the term British isles might be used as a geographical term, but doesn’t make it less offensive. So call it Britain and ireland try to respect 600 years of British royals was very unpleasant . Thankfully we’ve great relationship now. But we are no longer a monarchy
Please read all the other comments. It’s a term used by all of the cruise lines, similar titling a “Greek Island Cruise” even though it stops in Italy. Or a “New England Cruise” that stops in Canada (I could go on and on)
@@ftbeat It isn't a term used by cruise lines although cruise lines may use it. The term is used by Brits who still try and lay claim to Ireland. We do not like the term at all. It would be a kin to calling the South of the US the "Northern Mexican Alley" or the North of the US the "Southern Canadian Peninsula". Get it right man
It absolutely is a term used by the cruise lines. It’s literally on their confirmations. You are entitled to your opinion but not your own facts.
@@ftbeat re read my comment big fella
I read your comment although it makes no sense lol. Maybe we should rename New York, which is a colonial term as well. And seeing how we kicked the Brits out 200 years ago…. My point is that people are too easily offended and I refuse to play the politically correct game. Just enjoy the videos as much as I enjoyed the beautiful Republic of Ireland.
Spell check would be a good start before posting, never mind the insulting use of the offensive term british isles 👎
And you failed to capitalize the geographical term “British Isles” as it appears in encyclopedias. Thanks for watching.
Oh my god please do not refer to republic of ireland as the british isles its incredibly offensive to irish people the republic of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles it has nothing to do with the united kingdom or british isles 😮
Guess what. France isn’t in the British Isles but was part of our British Isles cruise. I didn’t name it, the cruise line did.
@@ftbeat must have been a british cruise ship then i never understand why americans have no understanding of ireland or the united kingdom you should have a word with your cruise company and director you have to understand rep of ireland has nothing to do with the british isles or united kingdom its like me calling the u.s.a canada🤔🙄
@@ftbeat and since when has france got anything to do with the british isles if it might have been part of your british isles cruise ?????your cruise company hasent a clue about general geography your videos of ireland are highly offensive to irish people and me being from dublin🙄the capital of republic of ireland
@@gerarddeegan1164 literally every cruise line calls the itinerary that includes England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and France, a British Isles cruise. This particular line was Princess.
And I don’t get offended when the United States is referred to as North America or that cruises from the United States are called Canadian cruises. I am keenly aware of the Irish History although the thin skinned responses shock me.
@@ftbeat well its wrong your cruise company are stuck a couple.of hundred years or more in the past republic of ireland gained independace frim the united kingdom your cruise company or others for that matter should not be using that term anymore its incredibly insulting and ignorant to the irish people we fought a rebelion against the british and to have nothing to do with the united kingdom and which we got your videos should be pulled down and done right you have insulted every genuine irish man around the term british isles is a ancient colonial term when the united kingdom went around the world land grabbing from their native peoples🤔🤨🙄