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What is your favourite part of Ireland?

  • 16-11-2014 10:48PM
    #1
    Aongus Von Bismarck
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    You can use whatever parameters you want to decide.

    Personally I think Dublin is by far and away the best part of the country. You have a huge range of cultural events, museums, history and art. Its one of the great European capitals. The food culture is fantastic with some really excellent Michelin star class eateries. It has a great diversity of people so you can always find like-minded people to socialise with.

    I always find that Dublin has a very welcoming atmosphere especially when you compare it to somewhere like Belfast which I always find has a very grey, dour and bitter atmosphere

    In the unlikely event that I was ever to return from Frankfurt to live in Ireland I would most definitely choose Dublin. It certainly has a lot more to offer me than my home county of Galway.

    What about you? What is your favourite part of the country?


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  • #2
    Laura Palmer
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    I love Dublin. Was there over the weekend and it made me want to move back there.

    Otherwise West Cork.


  • #3
    roadsmart
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    Kenmare.


  • #4
    The Moldy Gowl
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    My girlfriends boobs.


  • #5
    Aongus Von Bismarck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,794 ✭✭✭Aongus Von Bismarck


    Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »
    My girlfriends boobs.

    Ah yes... I've heard lots of people have spent the night there. Seems like a very popular spot.


  • #6
    Kevin McCloud
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    roadsmart wrote: »
    Kenmare.

    I don't get the attraction with kenmare, a few shops, pubs and restaurants that is it.


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  • #7
    braddun
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    Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »
    My girlfriends boobs.




    I love them as well


  • #8
    Dayum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Dayum


    Dublin airport.


  • #9
    The Backwards Man
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    Donegal.

    Because it's Donegal.


  • #10
    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
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    Tempted to say the airport myself, but it's badly laid out and awkward to get to. Nor do I agree that Dublin is any way diverse and cultured and yes, I am from Dublin.


    For me, it would have to be ring of Kerry and lakes of Killarney. Never been in a more peaceful, serene, quiet location and yet less than a mile from a lively town/city anywhere. You almost forget that there's life elsewhere.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



  • #11
    The Moldy Gowl
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    Ah yes... I've heard lots of people have spent the night there. Seems like a very popular spot.

    After they first 2 inches, good as new.


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    Sheep Lover
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    Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »
    After they first 2 inches, good as new.

    After the first two inches it's all belly with me.


  • #13
    Notorious97
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    West Cork, just a great place to spend some time and plenty of history to see around!


  • #14
    Talib Fiasco
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    Kerry if you want a proper sense of Irishness or Cork for that plus everything else you'd ever want or need. I spent a summer in Dublin and hated the place. Seemed and smelled like an expensive ****hole tbh. Limerick is another underrated place. The countryside and historical aspect is up there with Kerry and Cork.


  • #15
    roadsmart
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    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    I don't get the attraction with kenmare, a few shops, pubs and restaurants that is it.

    Each to their own, I suppose. I find the town pretty and quaint and friendly, but thats just part of the attraction for me. It's the location and the setting, wild mountains and sea, at the meeting of the two rings and within easy reach of some of the most stunning drives and views in the country. I love the easy slow pace, the fishing, the walking, the food and a pint in the evening. Easy to please, me.


  • #16
    Rubberchikken
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    Wexford. For the beaches. Winter or summer, just perfect.
    Failing that, top of any mountain;)


  • #17
    MouseTail
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    Dublin for me too, and on its doorstep, for contrast, Wicklow Mountains national park is up there too.


  • #18
    Carry
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    You can use whatever parameters you want to decide.

    Personally I think Dublin is by far and away the best part of the country. You have a huge range of cultural events, museums, history and art. Its one of the great European capitals. The food culture is fantastic with some really excellent Michelin star class eateries. It has a great diversity of people so you can always find like-minded people to socialise with.

    I always find that Dublin has a very welcoming atmosphere especially when you compare it to somewhere like Belfast which I always find has a very grey, dour and bitter atmosphere

    In the unlikely event that I was ever to return from Frankfurt to live in Ireland I would most definitely choose Dublin. It certainly has a lot more to offer me than my home county of Galway.

    What about you? What is your favourite part of the country?

    You are so deluded about Ireland or European cities as such - or simply too young to know any better.

    I especially laughed out loud about food culture. But never mind - each to their own, well, taste.

    Belfast however has a much mor exciting vibe and way more high culture as Dublin ever can dream of.

    But I see, you consider to come back from Frankfurt? Frankfurt??? The epitome of German dourness?
    Well, in this case even Elphin in Roscommon might be exciting for you.

    What was the point of your post again?


  • #19
    ColeTrain
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    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    Ah yes... I've heard lots of people have spent the night there. Seems like a very popular spot.

    Dirt cheap as well!


  • #20
    bodice ripper
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    Sally Gap.


  • #21
    bodice ripper
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    Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »
    My girlfriends boobs.

    Meh, I've seen better.


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  • #22
    worded
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    LaHinch - thrown around in the waves
    Doolin - what music
    Aran - bliss
    Kinsale - ah the memories.
    Dingle - ring of dingle
    Slane - walkway along side
    Wicklow mountains

    What an amazing country we have here


  • #23
    branie2
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    Cork City, as I went to university there


  • #24
    mojesius
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    For me, it has to be Connemara, specifically the coastal area between Galway and Mayo. It's got the drive from Renvyle peninsula to Leenane and louisburgh. And it's nestled between great towns like Clifden and Westport. Stunning beaches, mountains, islands and lakes and I always find the locals are very welcoming. I plan to move out there permanently in the next 5 years when I have saved enough :) So long stinktown!


  • #25
    Aongus Von Bismarck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,794 ✭✭✭Aongus Von Bismarck


    Carry wrote: »
    You are so deluded about Ireland or European cities as such - or simply too young to know any better.

    I especially laughed out loud about food culture. But never mind - each to their own, well, taste.

    Belfast however has a much mor exciting vibe and way more high culture as Dublin ever can dream of.

    But I see, you consider to come back from Frankfurt? Frankfurt??? The epitome of German dourness?
    Well, in this case even Elphin in Roscommon might be exciting for you.

    What was the point of your post again?

    Who pissed in your cornflakes?

    Belfast, in my humble opinion, is an awful place. The people there are just so argumentative and sour. Everyone seems deeply suspicious of outsiders. The accent is incredibly irritating too. Each to their own though.


  • #26
    cml387
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    We have some of the best scenery and loveliest little towns in Europe.
    Unfortunately we seem to want to send all our visitors to our mediocre second rate capital city.

    For all the Dublin fans here,just go to Edinburgh and see what a proper city looks like.


  • #27
    Notorious97
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    cml387 wrote: »
    We have some of the best scenery and loveliest little towns in Europe.
    Unfortunately we seem to want to send all our visitors to our mediocre second rate capital city.

    For all the Dublin fans here,just go to Edinburgh and see what a proper city looks like.

    Thats great pal, just great.

    Whats your favourite part of Ireland though?


  • #28
    MistyCheese
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    My least favourite part of Ireland is the part where you can't buy a bottle of wine after 10pm.


  • #29
    MouseTail
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    Carry wrote: »
    You are so deluded about Ireland or European cities as such - or simply too young to know any better........

    What was the point of your post again?

    To name your favourite part of Ireland. I wager I am older than you, and better travelled, and I managed it.


  • #30
    Into The Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,356 ✭✭✭Into The Blue


    Co clare.. Well, west Clare, doolin, ballyvaughan, Miltown malbay, corkscrew hill, bell harbour.. Lived in galway for a spell, loved Sunday spins along the clare coast, pint in griffins..


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  • #31
    lazybones32
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    There are a few places in Kerry that I really like spending time in but I like Cork City because I like the people. The midlands is bereft of scenery - unless you like bogs - but I love being in Meath for all the heritage.
    Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »
    It has a great diversity of people so you can always find like-minded people to socialise with.

    Why applaud the diversity if you inevitably stick with like-minded people?


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