The Best Part Of The Wild Atlantic Way? - Ireland Motorcycle Touring Achill Island

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  • @Patricu
    @Patricu 2 місяці тому +1

    Well done folks - you captured the essence of Ireland, spending a lot of time in the west. No one can cover everything, but you made a fabulous first effort!

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Patricu! It was difficult to decide what to leave out but this route fitted in well with the rest of this tour so it worked out well. Glad to hear we captured the essence of Ireland and it's nice to know there's still lots more there for us to explore in the future.
      Here's the full Playlist:
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=IHHTIGxhq67QGGVS

  • @Andrew-gs8yi
    @Andrew-gs8yi 5 місяців тому +10

    Hey, thanks for the publicity. They are my chickens 🙂🐓

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +2

      No way! Really?!!!! 😂

    • @Andrew-gs8yi
      @Andrew-gs8yi 5 місяців тому +2

      Yes. A friend of mine who is a motorcyclist down my road sent it to me. Great video by the way 👏

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +5

      It’s a small world indeed! They must be very happy chickens to live there! Beautiful place to live 👍🏻
      Thanks very much, we have had a great time touring Ireland it’s been truly spectacular.

  • @derrickmurphy9859
    @derrickmurphy9859 15 днів тому +1

    Omg when ye were having your wee break with the snacks ,stanley flask and the beautiful scenery I do similar stuff and how amazing and wonderful it is to have that wonderful joy of scenery tea and a sandwich and a good motorcycle to make it all possible ❤❤

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  14 днів тому +1

      Hi Derrick, yeah it’s moments like this that we enjoy the most -much better than sitting inside a restaurant (well at least when the weather is good 😁). That Stanley flask is great!
      Glad you enjoyed the episode and have n case you need it here is the full tour playlist:
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=-qJf-QD-RrslOAEE

    • @derrickmurphy9859
      @derrickmurphy9859 14 днів тому +1

      @SeanandEmily thank you stay safe

  • @mageprometheus
    @mageprometheus Місяць тому +1

    Vearing off the cliff. Such sweet revenge for the stern rebuke. Classic 🤣

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  Місяць тому +1

      🤣🤣 another typical day in the life of Sean and Emily 😁

  • @goldiefish72
    @goldiefish72 5 місяців тому +6

    Ac-hill is how you pronounce. Hope you took in Keem Bay too while you were here. Spectacular.

  • @frankathl1
    @frankathl1 4 місяці тому

    This is my third time commenting on your spectacular drone cinematography, which provides a really immersive experience, even on my 24in Mac! I get a special kick from watching your now tiny motorbike as it threads its way through the landscape along the Irish coastal roads.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      Hi Frank, we really appreciate your kind words of encouragement and are so glad you are enjoying them . Well the Mac is better than on a phone so that's great! (the videos are uploaded in full 4k so can be played on a device of any size)
      In case you would like to see them in order here is the full playlist of the tour:
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=GKUIrtxPOucqQe0Y

    • @frankathl1
      @frankathl1 4 місяці тому

      @@SeanandEmily Thanks so much for ordered playlist: you read my mind, as it was what I was really wishing for!

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 4 місяці тому +2

    These Ireland videos are excellent guys...really enjoyed watching, especially as i watched on a big screen. Great stuff 👏 Cheers Steve

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Steve! Thanks very much, great to hear you watch them on a big screen -we record and upload all of them at 4k (although one needs UA-cam premium to watch 4k). We really enjoyed Ireland! Just a shame it was over so soon 😊
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=o_I6AF8xV3mEjYbC

  • @nigelwatts3091
    @nigelwatts3091 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video guys thanks again

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Nigel! One of our favourite places 😊

    • @nigelwatts3091
      @nigelwatts3091 2 місяці тому

      @@SeanandEmily glad I found your channel looking forward to watching more of your travels 😀

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  2 місяці тому

      Cheers 😎🙌🏻 plenty on here already and lots more to come 😉

  • @dannyone1565
    @dannyone1565 4 місяці тому +2

    I am truly am enjoying your adventures. Amazing camera work by both of you. Greetings from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 🏍️🏍️🏍️🥰

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      Hi Danny! Great to hear from you and we are very happy to hear you are enjoying the series. The UK has so many amazing places and it's been really nice to be able to showcase them - especially with perfect weather 😎👍 Thanks for watching!
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=R2vh5TPL3XZrpKLn

  • @1tommymulligan
    @1tommymulligan Місяць тому +1

    Enjoyed your video of Achill. I fell in love with Achill when I went camping with the family in the 80's, and have been going there every summer since (I'm From Dublin). You missed a couple of areas like Keem Bay which is stunning and Minaun Heights. The castle or (Keep) you visited was owned by Granuaille (The Pirate Queen) her main base was Clare island you can see at 10:57 in the distance. She met with Queen Elizabeth 1 in the fourteenth century Her ships sailed up the River Thames in London, where Grace met Queen Elizabeth at Greenwich. On meeting the Queen, Grace refused to bow, stating that she herself was a Queen of her land and not a subject of the Queen of England. As Granuaille could not speak english and Elizabeth could not speak gaelic they conversed in Latin.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Tommy, yeah it is a beautiful place in Ireland! Unfortunately due to time restrictions we couldn't visit everywhere but always good to have a reason to return! Thanks for the information -lots of fascinating stories to be heard 😊 Here is the full playlist of the UK and Ireland tour -the scenery on this trip was spectacular and the weather was near perfect!
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=LTyeFi4IYnc4SKd6

  • @jamesaughney8470
    @jamesaughney8470 4 місяці тому +1

    That castle was one used/built by the pirate queen Grace o'Malley. I love visiting Achill which has now become ultra popular because of film locations there.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the info, yeah Achill island is beautiful so we can see why it's getting popular, nice to see visitors are being respectful and leaving the place as they found it.

  • @MMRT01
    @MMRT01 4 місяці тому +3

    I don't think it's a particularly big island...as he heads for the largest island off the island of Ireland! Hi there, as a Westport man I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time in our beloved little home. You were very lucky with the weather. Please come back and visit us again when you have a bit more time. It's well worth it, I promise you! Loving your videos btw (just subscribed) 👍

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, didn't realise it's the biggest in Ireland - it was meant in the sense of it should only take us 25 min to ride to the other side as we are always keeping an eye on the time to see as much as we can😊
      We loved Westport!! and had a great night out there 😀
      Yeah we soon realised we needed more time and left knowing there was lots more of Ireland waiting for us for next time. Thanks for subscribing and we hope you enjoy the playlist.
      Here's the episode where we go to Westport (it's towards the end of the Video)
      ua-cam.com/video/pvMmsy2luIA/v-deo.html

  • @chrispitman1169
    @chrispitman1169 5 місяців тому +3

    This tour is truly special I don’t want it to finish 😢
    Fantastic keep up the excellent work

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Chris, thanks very much! Good news …..we are probably only 40% of the way through 😉

  • @timcully4706
    @timcully4706 5 місяців тому +2

    Aaaagh!! Achill Island, I totally forgot how fantastic it is, wow memories flooding back, brilliant roads and scenery is 2nd to None, The drone footage really shows of the Spectacular coastline. Brilliant, I really must get down to ride it again, in the future. Loved IT

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      So glad we went!!! Another highlight of our trip 😊. Yeah the coastline looks fantastic from the sky as well as the road. All the different colours of the rocks is fascinating. Amazing place 😎👍🏻

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 5 місяців тому +3

    Hi both, your tour just keeps getting better and better way exceeding my expectations, really enjoying it, thank you.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Stephen, thanks so much! Yeah we felt like this too, everyday just kept getting better. Glad you’re enjoying it 😎👍🏻

  • @maryfelton7733
    @maryfelton7733 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much Emily & Sean for a wonderful series of videos. I am enjoying them so much - you have such a lovely calm & wonderful way about you both. I live in Ireland but there are still so many places I have not seen yet so I’m seeing them vicariously through you. I also love seeing our little island through someone else’s eyes. Thanks so much again & safe travels! 👏🏻🙌🏻❤️🇮🇪

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Mary, it's really nice to have you along for the tour 😊 and thanks very much for your kind words.
      It's great to hear that you are enjoying the new views of Ireland, in the short time we have, we have tried to see as much as possible.
      Thanks again for watching and catch you in the next episode 😊👍

  • @patwatters1
    @patwatters1 5 місяців тому +3

    Another fantastic video,I have stayed on Achill and ridden every road there many times but seeing it from your drone was amazing..

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Hi Pat, we can see why you’ve ridden so much there -it’s spectacular! It would have been great to stay there and see the whole island so it will definitely be on our list when we return.
      Seeing the place from the sky gives a real scale and perspective of the grandeur of the place 😊👍🏻

  • @motorroamingaround
    @motorroamingaround 5 місяців тому +4

    We’ve just found you guys on UA-cam and have been loving your videos. You have new subscribers. The footage in your videos, particularly of the drone footage as the bike travels along, is just fantastic. Thanks for sharing your footage. Irvine & Karen.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Welcome to the Channel Irvine and Karen! Really nice to hear you have been enjoying the content and we look forwards to sharing the rest of our journeys with you. If you need the exact routes we ride there is a link in the first comment of each episode. S&E

  • @garyrauter8240
    @garyrauter8240 5 місяців тому +2

    Never been to that part of Ireland and it looks spectacular. I'm sold by that incredible coastal scenery -- particularly liked the drone footage when you were riding along. Fantastic 🙂

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Gary, was our first time touring Ireland by motorcycle so got to see so many places that we never even knew about! Glad you enjoyed the video and we hope you make it over there sometime too 😎👍🏻

  • @jamespressly6303
    @jamespressly6303 5 місяців тому +1

    What an unbelievably beautiful ride!!! Thanks for taking us along!

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi James, thanks it was another fantastic day in Ireland -absolutely loving the coastline 😎👍

  • @johnokeefe3841
    @johnokeefe3841 5 місяців тому +2

    Jasus, spectacular drone footage SIR!!!!!!!

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Thanks John! Really glad you liked it -we try and feature it in every episode if possible 😊
      Here's the full Playlist:
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=XYy7PpjHvvscTVXh

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith 5 місяців тому +1

    It’s over 40yr since I rode my bike to Westport and Achill island and I’m so glad to see it is still as dramatic as I remember it…. Thanks for your excellent filming as ever 😊

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah it's great when places don't change! What bike did you have when you rode the Westport?
      Thanks very much for your comment and we are happy you liked the video! 😎👍

    • @reinmansmith
      @reinmansmith 5 місяців тому +1

      @@SeanandEmily I took my first ever brand new bike a 1983 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana a beautiful bike that I wish I still owned! There are always bikes that you regret selling and that’s one of them 😊

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      Wow! You had a brand new GSX1100S Katana that's truly something special, that's still out specs a lot of bikes today! Must have felt like a rocket!

    • @reinmansmith
      @reinmansmith 4 місяці тому +1

      @@SeanandEmily oh it certainly did, a stupendous engine wrapped in the gorgeous Hans Muth design frame and bodywork 🤩 And it looked as good as it went, as it had a beautiful ‘Dream Machine’ custom paint job in deep metallic blue with silver coach lines etc. I saw it as a centre piece in the dealership showroom, fell in love and had to have it! 🤩

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому +1

      Sounds amazing!! So cool to have experienced an important part of motorcycle history!

  • @jasonosullivan8068
    @jasonosullivan8068 5 місяців тому +2

    Just subscribed! ... greetings from cork...great to see u both enjoying Ireland 🇮🇪... ye have seen more of it than me ! .... safe journeys thanks for sharing yer travels

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Hi Jason! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the Sub 😎👍🏻.
      Yeah we’ve had the best time in Ireland it’s been truly spectacular! Unfortunately we didn’t get to visit cork as we could only get a late ferry over to Ireland so we kind of lost a day there but next time for sure 😊.
      Thanks for you comment and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series. In case you need it here is the playlist so far 😎👍🏻
      ua-cam.com/play/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31.html&si=-xcOTsGyC323oXDM

    • @jasonosullivan8068
      @jasonosullivan8068 5 місяців тому +1

      @SeanandEmily thanks for the link ...I recently passed my basic training for a motorbike.....had 1 years ago but will b back on 2 wheels soon ... wishing you both every happiness & the very best for the future

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Great news -well done 😎👍

  • @ruudschut6286
    @ruudschut6286 5 місяців тому +1

    What a magnificant scenery to ride through. And the drone shots were perfect. And I'm looking forward to your next video as you promised that the cliffs would even be more spectacular. 😎👍

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Ruud, yeah this place was perfect to ride, not very busy and spectacular vistas throughout the day 😎👍

  • @Denis-ge6dv
    @Denis-ge6dv 5 місяців тому +3

    Slt a vous deux j adore vos video merci donne tres envie de visite les beau endroit de vos video merci ✌✌🙏👌💪🍻

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Hi Denis! Merci for your comment 😊🙏🏻. I hope you get to visit these places too. if you need the exact locations there is a link in the comments to the routes.
      Hope you enjoy the rest of the series
      😎🙌🏻

  • @johangullberg66
    @johangullberg66 5 місяців тому +1

    The moment when you are coming home after working on the campervan, hungry and exhausted and finding a new episode from you amazing guys 😊
    Great episode with fantastik scenery. 😊

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you got some good work done today on the camper! 😎💪🏻. Thanks Johan, yeah the last few days in Ireland were just as good as the first -none stop scenery 😊

  • @martinhughes9769
    @martinhughes9769 5 місяців тому +1

    Coast line is beautiful looks so peaceful

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah it really was a peaceful region, absolutely loved riding here and was a trip highlight for sure 😊

  • @LKESBO
    @LKESBO 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice 8 episodes 👏👏👏 didn't check the channel for few weeks 🎉

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому +1

      You've got a little bit of catching up to do and two more on the way this weekend 😊. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did making them.

  • @steviegraham7194
    @steviegraham7194 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful scenery again in Achill Island 😊 Drone shots are fab ❤ i see Ems appetite is growing lol probably due to the clean irish sea air 😉🇮🇪 Cant wait till the next one.Safe travels & Enjoy 🏍💨🇮🇪

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Stevie! This Island is beautiful indeed!

  • @jj8526
    @jj8526 5 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed this Vlog.👏 L+S Enjoy rest of your WAW.. Look forward to next episode. Stay safe..🏍👏👏☘

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching 😊. We have loved the WAW it's been spectacular with still some more great sights to see. Next episode should be out later today 😎👍

  • @typhoontim125
    @typhoontim125 5 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to your visit to Slieve League cliffs! They're awesome!

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah they really are! -we actually was able to ride the bike all the way to the top! Episode coming soon 😎👍

    • @typhoontim125
      @typhoontim125 5 місяців тому +1

      @@SeanandEmily Looking forward to it...that's a scary ride...but worth it for the views at the top.

  • @johncampbell3182
    @johncampbell3182 5 місяців тому +1

    On Achill island and can't belive you didn't visit keel and keem bay😮😢

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      We had seen countless beautiful bays on this trip already

    • @tullowhill
      @tullowhill 4 місяці тому

      @SeanandEmily johncampbell is right.. if you make it over to Achill again, do Keem bay...for me it's the most beautiful place in my country(albeit I haven't yet been to Skellig Michael in Kerry) and the cliffs above - The Croughaun cliffs - are the highest sea cliffs in Ireland(almost 300 feet higher than Slieve League in Donegal) & the 3rd highest in Europe(after Hornelen, Norway and Cape Enniberg, Faroe Islands)..love your videos...keep up the good work!

  • @jeffhennings6579
    @jeffhennings6579 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful place wow so nice guys ride safe

  • @Creativehealing444
    @Creativehealing444 4 місяці тому

    💚💚💚

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      So glad we visited this Island!

  • @patrickmurray8304
    @patrickmurray8304 5 місяців тому

    I was there 2 months ago in a car and said I will do this on the honda90 sometime

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      That would be fun! hope you make it there on the Honda90 soon 😎👍

  • @typhoontim125
    @typhoontim125 5 місяців тому

    Really enjoying the videos....and especially Achill (by the way it's pronounced "A-Kil", not "A-Chill"!). Did you not visit Keem Bay?...It's where the multi Oscar nominated "The Banshees of Inisherin" was filmed in part.

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. We have had such an amazing time touring Ireland 😊

  • @SuHwak
    @SuHwak 5 місяців тому +1

    FIRST! You're a great pair, love to one day do the same type of exploring with my wife. But more likely on a (light) chopper like bike. Did you try different types of bikes before deciding on this one?

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Yeah traveling together like this is a very special experience 😊
      Yeah we have tried lots of different bikes and previously owned the 2010 R1200 GSA. We always come back to wanting to be on this bike and it feels like home.
      We tried an R18 once, the chopper style is also very fun but we found it a challenge in the really tight steep twists of the Swiss alps.

    • @richardblaxley7398
      @richardblaxley7398 5 місяців тому +1

      Stunning, guys absolutely awesome !
      Thanks for sharing

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Richard 👍

  • @gerryellis3847
    @gerryellis3847 5 місяців тому +1

    We're you in Matt Molloy's pub

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      If you’re referring to Westport -no we were in the Porter 👍🏻

  • @Joseph13163
    @Joseph13163 4 місяці тому

    there would have been a stone stairs there originally as wooden stairs can be burned by an attacker

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  4 місяці тому

      The floor must have been wooden though, surely a stone staircase would still remain like the rest of the building.

    • @Joseph13163
      @Joseph13163 4 місяці тому

      @@SeanandEmilyEven if that was the case there still would of had to be a stone stairwell as it was a key part of the defence of the castle.Over the years locals probably used the castle as quarry leaving no stairs or stairwell

  • @annedunne4526
    @annedunne4526 4 місяці тому

    'Akill' is how you pronounce Achill island. The " ch" is not like ' chair'. It's like " chemist"

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  • @nigelfarrell1605
    @nigelfarrell1605 5 місяців тому +3

    A-chilly island 😂. It's pronounced Ack-ill

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому +1

      That was my fault as my family called it Achilly island when I was kid. It kinda stuck. Em

    • @typhoontim125
      @typhoontim125 5 місяців тому +1

      @@SeanandEmily It's only chilly in the winter 😂

    • @SeanandEmily
      @SeanandEmily  5 місяців тому

      🤣