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

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

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

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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 📚
◦ Office of Public Works free entry 1st Wednesday of the month:
https://www.heritageireland.ie/assets/uploads/2022/01/Free-Wednesday-Jan2022.pdf
◦ RING OF BEARA - What To See If You ONLY Have 1 Day:
https://youtu.be/wYaR95YbHcE
◦ RING OF KERRY IRELAND - What To See If You ONLY Have 1 Day:
https://youtu.be/9f22fb-A4Zo
◦ Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventures_in_quiet_places

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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