Positive things about life in Ireland

lufties · 12-07-2013 02:41AM #1

Hello all, As an emigrant living far from home, I follow the news in Ireland closely and between the negatives such as the carry on of the current, god awful ,self serving government, anglo tapes, increase in cost of living, its no wonder we drink the foreheads off ourselves. I just was trying to pick out the positive things the country has to offer.

For me it would be the landscape for activities such as surfing and perhaps hiking. Also us Irish people are generally warm and engaging to be around. The food I love too especially traditional dishes, bacon and cabbage etc. The pubs are great.

Can anyone add to the above?

AlmightyCushion · 12-07-2013 02:45AM

Somewhat related to the thread. Some one started a facebook page for pointing out positive news about the country. It's nice to see a bit of positivity amongst some of the doom and gloom.

https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyIrish?fref=ts

Landscape really is a big one. Especially when we have the sun shining like we do currently. Some of the scenery is just jaw dropping and you don't have to look very hard for it either.

lufties · 12-07-2013 02:50AM

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Somewhat related to the thread. Some one started a facebook page for pointing out positive news about the country. It's nice to see a bit of positivity amongst some of the doom and gloom.

https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyIrish?fref=ts

Landscape really is a big one. Especially when we have the sun shining like we do currently. Some of the scenery is just jaw dropping and you don't have to look very hard for it either.

I dont use facebook but cheers anyway. Definately beautiful scenery, big change from the concrete jungle I currently live.

King George VI · 12-07-2013 02:51AM

As far as I'm concerned Irish people are unique in that we have a "ahh well look sure it'll be grand **** it" attitude about us. Most Irish people are pretty sound too. I know there are obviously some that are complete bastards but for the most part the Irish are nice people.

nocoverart · 12-07-2013 02:52AM

I think the most positive thing about Ireland is the rest of the world doesn't have to watch RTE.

scrawnyass · 12-07-2013 02:54AM

Living in a country where being a member of the travelling community gives you immunity. That's one positive.Living in a country where the people running* the country don't give two f uks about the ordinary paye worker.that's two positives.
*fcuking

policarp · 12-07-2013 02:55AM

We have lots of new friends.

Phill Ewinn · 12-07-2013 02:56AM

History is only something I'm discovering now. So much of it escapes us because its spoken and not written. Covered up almost.

Talking to people over two years has opened my eyes.

EoghanIRL · 12-07-2013 03:02AM

Phill Ewinn wrote: »

History is only something I'm discovering now. So much of it escapes us because its spoken and not written. Covered up almost.

Talking to people over two years has opened my eyes.

Irish history isn't anything to be proud of . We fight for our independence and then give it away . The county is broke because the government are idiots the real people running the country are the civil servants . Tds are too busy being interested in LOCAL politics . This is why Ireland is so far behind . Also the Irish language is part of the history but is badly enforced .

I would say one advantage of living in Ireland is that it is safer . There are less killings and shootings . But that's all relative to gun laws and population size . Never the less its definitely a bonus .

Lapin · 12-07-2013 03:07AM

The hot and sunny weather.

kc90 · 12-07-2013 03:08AM

scrawnyass wrote: »

Living in a country where being a member of the travelling community gives you immunity. That's one positive.Living in a country where the people running* the country don't give two f uks about the ordinary paye worker.that's two positives.
*fcuking

6 posts in and we've got travellers and the government. Let's get it all out of the way. The catholic church

Jesus Wept · 12-07-2013 03:09AM

3-in-1's

mockingjay · 12-07-2013 03:13AM

Free water (for the moment)

corklad12 · 12-07-2013 03:17AM

Well I think that we have beautiful countryside and most of the population here is friendly.
I also feel that Ireland is a safe enough country to live in we never had a school shooting or a serial killer that killed masses of people.
I also like the food IMO I think that our Vegetables and meat are of a very high standard.
As for our weather it will never be perfect but at least we never had a really bad natural disaster.

Karl Stein · 12-07-2013 03:18AM

Breathtaking coast.
Great literary heritage.
No deadly poisonous animals.
Not much in the way of tornadoes and hurricanes.
Good pubs.
Good sense of humour.
Not former colonists.
Castles, forts, and dolmens.
Folklore and Banshees.
Great stout.
Great lakes rivers and mountains.
Clean air.
Clean beaches.

lufties · 12-07-2013 03:34AM

Cathal Cloch wrote: »

Breathtaking coast.
Great literary heritage.
No deadly poisonous animals.
Not much in the way of tornadoes and hurricanes.
Good pubs.
Good sense of humour.
Not former colonists.
Castles, forts, and dolmens.
Folklore and Banshees.
Great stout.
Great lakes rivers and mountains.
Clean air.
Clean beaches.

Irish women, I love Irish women, best in the world. I lived in limerick for 6 years, some real stunners there honestly.

lufties · 12-07-2013 03:38AM

St. Jimmy wrote: »

As far as I'm concerned Irish people are unique in that we have a "ahh well look sure it'll be grand **** it" attitude about us. Most Irish people are pretty sound too. I know there are obviously some that are complete bastards but for the most part the Irish are nice people.

I would consider the attitude of ah shur it'll be grand, to be a negative thing but thats just my opinion.

Zambia · 12-07-2013 03:54AM

The craic

MadsL · 12-07-2013 03:57AM

As long as you have reasonable good dress sense and a bit of money you can break the law with pretty much impunity.

1shot16 · 12-07-2013 03:57AM

Great fishin and shootin

lufties · 12-07-2013 04:53AM

sharing the same island as Paul Hewson ..

12-07-2013 08:55AM

It's been said - but the scenery - Ireland is just so stunning. When the sun shines I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world.

The people though are what make this place amazing, you can have chats with anyone, just talk to people and they will always talk back.

The Backwards Man · 12-07-2013 09:04AM

Despite all the attempts of the naysayers to run down the country and the people at every oppurtunity (just look at half of the previous posts), this wee island of ours is not that bad at all.

Yes, it could be better. It could also be a hell of a lot worse.

bkavanagh · 12-07-2013 09:05AM

the weather this week deffo

beeroclock · 12-07-2013 09:07AM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Despite all the attempts of the naysayers to run down the country and the people at every oppurtunity (just look at half of the previous posts), this wee island of ours is not that bad at all.

Yes, it could be better. It could also be a hell of a lot worse.

Totally agree with this

iDave · 12-07-2013 09:10AM

GAA

Sir Humphrey Appleby · 12-07-2013 09:12AM

Nice people, generally easying and and friendly attitude, great scenery, wonderful historic sites, Free museums, a addiction to having the craic (even in adversity)and right now beautiful weather that has people smiling even after 5 years of austerity.:)

niallo27 · 12-07-2013 09:20AM

lufties wrote: »

Irish women, I love Irish women, best in the world. I lived in limerick for 6 years, some real stunners there honestly.

Until they open their mouths.

SolarFlash · 12-07-2013 10:05AM

nice supermarkets, good TV (including UK TV), a mild climate, good scenery, not feeling like a foreigner. These are some of the better things about living here.

Ush1 · 12-07-2013 10:08AM

Sense of humour is the best in the world.

GLaDOS · 12-07-2013 10:11AM

We get off pretty lightly in terms of natural disasters

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