Do Irish people not appreciate our Scenery

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 09:20PM

Specialun wrote: »

I grew up by the sea/beach and I love a nice walk on the beach weather sunny or windyI just find it refreshing. I was telling my mates this and they thought I was insane in the membraneI sometimes like to drive to dingle or ring or kerry or even cliffs of moher just for a look if its a nice dayDo the folk of AH apperciate the nice scenery or nice nature we have here Tourists love it here but sometimes I think us irish folk just dont give a rattling sh!te

I absolutely love the scenery here.
(b.t.w. I am Irish)

I never used to travel,but I always wanted to see much more of this country-so two years ago I decided to go for it and went to Dingle.Last year I visited all 3 of the Aran Islands,and just over a month ago I went to Connemara(Oughterard,Spiddal,Clifden and Letterfrack).Next year I hope to go visit somewhere in Donegal.The beauty of this country is breathtaking.

However,there are some people who I work with who never shut the hell up about travelling out foreign-which they do every year almost.I asked one of them if they would consider a holiday here instead,and that person said "....sure what's to see here??" so yes-there are obviously people who have absolutely no appreciation for what Ireland has to offer.Another excuse I got from somebody was "....don't they speak Irish in those parts? I can't speak Irish...",and that same person can't speak Spanish,French,Greek,Italian or Portuguese either....

Whenever I'm asked by anybody else about foreign holidays,my answer is "Why bother?? Apart from the expenses of travelling abroad,everything I want to see and explore is right here,in my own country."

Reindeer · 30-09-2013 09:49PM

kylith wrote: »

I was up in Powerscourt yesterday and I appreciated the fudge out of the scenery.

Ireland is easily one of the most beautiful places this American has ever been. Though the people are lovely, the scenery is just too good for me not to live here. I am always confused when the Irish find it odd that I purposely choose to live here and not the US.

pharmaton · 30-09-2013 09:53PM

Love Ireland as a place, it is utterly breath taking in spots. If anyone hasn't seen Kerry they're genuinely missing something special. I do love Munster in particular but I'm from there so my opinion is totally biased. (nothing like taking a bus journey and getting lost in the scenery with the earbuds in)

tayto lover · 30-09-2013 10:01PM

A flask of tea and a few ham sandwiches while I lie in the heather on beautiful Slieve Foy and take in the panorama of Carlingford Lough. As peaceful and as near to Heaven and as you'll get.

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 10:06PM

pharmaton wrote: »

(nothing like taking a bus journey and getting lost in the scenery with the earbuds in)

Hiring a bike and cycling is so much better-I would really recommend it for your next holiday.You can take it all in,go at your own pace,stop up and look around and explore,take little byroads and boreens that the bus wouldnt travel through,you will see a lot more and will not miss out on nearly as much as you would in a car or bus.

Aineoil · 30-09-2013 10:09PM

I grew up in Kerry, just outside Killarney. To tell you all the truth I never appreciated the scenery. I had to go away abroad and come back to realise how beautiful the place is.

I now live in Clare, about 10 minutes by car from the Cliffs of Moher. Again there are days I just don't "see" the cliffs. I miss the mountains in Kerry, but I love the sea and being close to Lahinch.

Inis Oirr for me is the perfect place on this earth.

I'm trying to be honest as possible here. Sometimes when beauty surrounds you, you tend not to see it, or take it for granted.

The scenery in Ireland is breathtaking, if we had the weather no one would want to holiday anywhere else.

pharmaton · 30-09-2013 10:17PM

Seasan wrote: »

Hiring a bike and cycling is so much better-I would really recommend it for your next holiday.You can take it all in,go at your own pace,stop up and look around and explore,take little byroads and boreens that the bus wouldnt travel through,you will see a lot more and will not miss out on nearly as much as you would in a car or bus.

I don't drive so I tend to get to bus it a lot (and walk a lot too!) and some of the regular journey's I make daily pass through vales and coastlines and mountain draped scenery, with the ever comforting river that runs route. But yeah, taking a backpack and hiking across Ireland would be a dream holiday for me.

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 10:21PM

Aineoil wrote: »

I grew up in Kerry, just outside Killarney. To tell you all the truth I never appreciated the scenery. I had to go away abroad and come back to realise how beautiful the place is.

I now live in Clare, about 10 minutes by car from the Cliffs of Moher. Again there are days I just don't "see" the cliffs. I miss the mountains in Kerry, but I love the sea and being close to Lahinch.

Inis Oirr for me is the perfect place on this earth.

I'm trying to be honest as possible here. Sometimes when beauty surrounds you, you tend not to see it, or take it for granted.

The scenery in Ireland is breathtaking, if we had the weather no one would want to holiday anywhere else.

Have you been to Inis Meáin?It is said to be the least visited of the Aran Islands,but I could never imagine anywhere more scenic and peaceful.Especially the area of the island that is "Synge's Chair",where the views are nothing short of unbelievably spectacular.You can see why John Millington Synge spent so much time there writing his books and plays.Unfortunately,I only got to walk half of the island,but I was greeted by a couple of friendly donkeys along the way....

MonkstownHoop · 30-09-2013 10:23PM

Can't beat a coast walk from Monkstown to Dalkey on a nice sunny day

Miss Behaviour · 30-09-2013 10:25PM

Was in Inishbofin this summer. Just a really peaceful and beautiful place.
We live in a really beautiful country.

tayto lover · 30-09-2013 10:29PM

Seasan wrote: »

Have you been to Inis Meáin?It is said to be the least visited of the Aran Islands,but I could never imagine anywhere more scenic and peaceful.Especially the area of the island that is "Synge's Chair",where the views are nothing short of unbelievably spectacular.You can see why John Millington Synge spent so much time there writing his books and plays.Unfortunately,I only got to walk half of the island,but I was greeted by a couple of friendly donkeys along the way....

Inishturk is another lovely island i had the pleasure of spending a day hiking around. It has some stunning views.

Aineoil · 30-09-2013 10:35PM

Seasan wrote: »

Have you been to Inis Meáin?It is said to be the least visited of the Aran Islands,but I could never imagine anywhere more scenic and peaceful.Especially the area of the island that is "Synge's Chair",where the views are nothing short of unbelievably spectacular.You can see why John Millington Synge spent so much time there writing his books and plays.Unfortunately,I only got to walk half of the island,but I was greeted by a couple of friendly donkeys along the way....

To tell you the truth I haven't been to Inis Meáin. I suppose when something is on your doorstep you tend not to visit it - bit bizarre that.

Synge - Playboy of the Western World - I studied that play at school - many, many moons ago.

I love donkeys!

Seasan, Inis Meáin is where will go next. Táim ag t-núth leis an Ghaeilge atá acu. Táim ag súil go bhfhuil sí (An Ghaeilge) cosúil le Gaeilge ó Chónamara.

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 10:38PM

tayto lover wrote: »

Inishturk is another lovely island i had the pleasure of spending a day hiking around. It has some stunning views.

Got a lovely view of Inishturk while cycling the Sky Road in Clifden not too long ago.That's as close as I got to it,unfortunately....

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 10:43PM

Aineoil wrote: »

To tell you the truth I haven't been to Inis Meáin. I suppose when something is on your doorstep you tend not to visit it - bit bizarre that.

Synge - Playboy of the Western World - I studied that play at school - many, many moons ago.

I love donkeys!

Seasan, Inis Meáin is where will go next. Táim ag t-núth leis an Ghaeilge atá acu. Táim ag súil go bhfhuil sí (An Ghaeilge) cosúil le Gaeilge ó Chónamara.

Geallaimse duit go bhainfidh tú sásamh is sult an-mhór as.Agus an Ghaeilge,ceapaim go bhfuil sé cosúil le Conamara,ach tá cuma dúchasach air,freisin.

Call Me Jimmy · 30-09-2013 10:44PM

I went to glendalough for the first time in my life a couple of years ago and went back again a couple of months later. It was breath-taking.

Andrewf20 · 30-09-2013 11:22PM

I think the scenery here definetly has its charm. The depths of wild Donegal in winter really delivers that "sense of occasion" for me - cold, remote yet interesting all the same. I hiked Purple mountain in Kerry 2 years ago, hardly anyone else up there and it was brilliant. Views were spectacular.

The big problem is trying to get the weather to enjoy it. Also world travel is easier now than ever, and when poeple visit places like Torres del Paine, Salaar de Uyuni or Nepal for example, the scale of stuff in Ireland can get blown out of the water. Also if you have been to Kerry 10 times, the novelty wears off of course.

getzls · 30-09-2013 11:25PM

markomuscle wrote: »

I appreciate the scenery of Ulster, especially the North coast, the rest has little interest to me as i'm too skint to drive and see it.

Save your money, it will be worth it.

Drive up the Antrim Coast Road, best drive in Ireland.

Even better, walk it.

markomuscle · 30-09-2013 11:26PM

I remember the one and only time I climbed Slemish Mountain 10 years ago £30 fell out of my pocket so that is one scenic spot i don't like the look off, I climbed it twice though, the other time was when I tried to find the cash.

pharmaton · 30-09-2013 11:29PM

Seasan wrote: »

Geallaimse duit go bhainfidh tú sásamh is sult an-mhór as.Agus an Ghaeilge,ceapaim go bhfuil sé cosúil le Conamara,ach tá cuma dúchasach air,freisin.

The only thing better than Irish scenery is hearing (and seeing) the language spoken too :P Irish is after getting dead sexy these days.
btw, my Irish is shíte but I actually understood what ye said to each other and I'm smugly satisfied with myself.

Rocket19 · 30-09-2013 11:30PM

Yess.

Coastline between Killiney and Dalkey is stunning. Especially on a fine day, it is just spectacular.
Also, view from the top of the Little Sugarloaf in Wicklow is beautiful, you can see most of Wicklow/South Dub. from up there.

Further from home, I love the coastline around Ballyvaughan (Co. Clare), of course the Cliffs of Moher, but there lots and lots of truly unique scenery/landscape around Clare.

Too Tough To Die · 30-09-2013 11:32PM

Some nice scenery in Ireland sure, but most countries have nicer scenery.

An Riabhach · 30-09-2013 11:44PM

pharmaton wrote: »

The only thing better than Irish scenery is hearing (and seeing) the language spoken too :P Irish is after getting dead sexy these days.
btw, my Irish is shíte but I actually understood what ye said to each other and I'm smugly satisfied with myself.

Maith thú.
A little bit of Irish every day will help get you ar ais ar an gcapall!

Katunga · 30-09-2013 11:45PM

Yes most Irish people don't appreciate what a beautiful country we have. In the summer this year on any day the weather was good and I was free, I made an effort to visit a location that I had never been to, some well known locations line new Grange and not so well known the wonderful Barn in leixlip. There some great and wonderful thing to see in are little country, you can find lot of thing within half an hour drive no matter what part of the country you are in, just go explore this gem of a country.

An Riabhach · 01-10-2013 12:31AM

Oughterard in Connemara is a place which is not talked about much compared to other places,but it is more than just worth a mention.It is a beautiful village with so much to see-Aughanure Castle,the beautiful Lough Corrib-on which cruises are available,a walk along the peaceful and scenic Owenriff River is also a great idea.I was also lucky enough to do a trek on horseback for the very first time and seeing fantastic views-an experience I will never forget.I also visited the Glengowla Mines and heritage centre-the mines date back to the 18th century.
Kilcummin Cemetery is the burial place of anti-treaty soldier Séamus Ó Máille,who was executed by the pro-treaty in Tuam barracks.Also buried there is unsung hero David Smith,the man who ultimately put a stop to the evil child killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and ended their killing.Smith married Mary Faherty and both moved to Ireland and lived here for 30 years.Smith died last year and his wife is still living in Oughterard-and is from the area originally herself.

Oughterard really is a place I rate extremely highly.

keeponhurling · 01-10-2013 08:12AM

I love the beaches in Ireland.
Like when you go back to West Clare and there are stunning, secluded beaches, completely unspoilt.
The waves are great for surfing.

And when there is a hot sunny day there's just a lovely buzz around Lahinch, Milltown etc.

An Riabhach · 07-10-2013 09:13PM

There are dvd postcards available to buy for €3.99 each.These mini dvds have films containing beautiful Irish scenery from all over the country,and have traditional Irish music playing in the background.These mini dvds can play on any type of dvd player.I bought 3 of them when I was in Connemara,in J.P. Keogh's Craft and Gift Shop in Oughterard.They can also be bought online.

http://www.visionsofireland.ie

citytillidie · 07-10-2013 09:48PM

Inishown on a nice sunny day is hard to beat

Do Irish people not appreciate our Scenery

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