What is your favourite part of Ireland?

rainbow kirby · 17-11-2014 12:36AM

Dublin, because it's home and pretty much my entire extended family is there. Also, there is very little quite like a run in the Phoenix Park on a frosty winter morning, it's lovely.

Sh1tbag OToole · 17-11-2014 12:38AM

Tory Island.

Don't see what's so great about Dublin. Lots of expensive pubs and spars, clampers, politicians, D4 heads and no space for anything

Sh1tbag OToole · 17-11-2014 12:40AM

MistyCheese wrote: »

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

I'm sure some kind boardsie will sell you a bottle of wine if you're badly stuck for one at this hour.

newmug · 17-11-2014 12:42AM

Dublin is about as Irish as Birmingham.

For genuine, rural, agricultural Ireland, its Tipperary or Meath you want. When people refer to "The Journal" in these places, its not the militant-student blog they're on about!

Into The Blue · 17-11-2014 12:43AM

Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »

Don't see what's so great about Dublin. Lots of expensive pubs and spars, clampers, politicians, D4 heads and no space for anything

Sheds in clontarf is nice for a pint, free parking across the road, and the costal walking trail to howth on its door step.

St Annes park with its lovely Sunday market and Christmas market just around the corner

Sh1tbag OToole · 17-11-2014 12:47AM

Into The Blue wrote: »

Sheds in clontarf is nice for a pint, free parking across the road, and the costal walking trail to howth on its for step.

St Annes park with its lovely Sunday market and Christmas market just around the corner

I wouldn't go to clontarf meself, afraid I might run into Joe. Unless he is on the radio and I have a day off, then I might drop into your shed for a pint. Does your shed have a hoist or a pit? If so I might bring the car inside altogether if you don't mind

sheesh · 17-11-2014 12:48AM

west cork (I'm from kerry so I can't really say that but it is lovely)

Like the south east around Ladys Island Lake too coast line is amazing.

As for people wondering about Kenmare and what is so great about it. it is a really refined with lots of Expats living around there but if you want something a bit more rugged and earthy all you have to do is drive west for 45 minutes you are also very close to the killarney national park. So it is very good centre for tourists

Into The Blue · 17-11-2014 12:50AM

Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »

I wouldn't go to clontarf meself, afraid I might run into Joe. Unless he is on the radio and I have a day off, then I might drop into your shed for a pint. Does your shed have a hoist or a pit? If so I might bring the car inside altogether if you don't mind

Probably boating storage sheds before they were shops/pub..

You're more than welcome to come into my shed, but it's a decent spin to Sligo this late in the evening.

GerB40 · 17-11-2014 12:52AM

I don't like cities, never did but that may change. Having said that, my favourite part of Ireland is Hill 16 up in Croke Park. Firstly if I'm there it means that Tipp are doing well (usually) and secondly, I've been in the stands but the atmosphere on the Hill is out of this world.. Walking up the steps to see a packed Croke Park is an extraordinary feeling...

chrissb8 · 17-11-2014 01:03AM

Wicklow: The Sally gap, the scenery, Brittas Bay, Silver strand, Glendalough. Lots of little hidden spots and just so so many fond memories out and about during my adolescence camping and just spending days relaxing on sunny hillsides or going on a winters walk on a crisp early winters afternoon. After that it's probably rural Donegal. Stunning place.

thegreatgonzo · 17-11-2014 01:08AM

mojesius wrote: »

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!

My favourite too. I'm from east Galway but I always get this lovely feeling of being in an entirely different county when I drive past Furbo, Moycullen or my favourite route through Cong (which I know is actually Mayo but it's only for a short while before you're back into Galway) to Cornamona and Maum.
I keep finding lots of nice drives in rural areas, there's an area in Westmeath a bit north of Mullingar that I think is really pretty, and there is one road near Dysart in Roscommon/Galway area that when I find myself on it I always think the countryside is the only place to live.
My favourite city areas are the Sea Road and Claddagh areas of Galway and Rathgar/Rathmines in Dublin. Maybe it's because they feel like villages but probably because of a store of happy memories

Also love the islands, esp skellig mhicil, went there a few years ago and fell in love with it and all the puffins that live there:-)

DainBramage · 17-11-2014 01:27AM

The Strawberry beds in Dublin between Chapelizod and Lucan is lovely on a summers day. Especially if you are sitting outside one of the pubs there. I wish they could put a walking/cycling path along the river.

Carry · 17-11-2014 01:39AM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

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.

I don't do cornflakes

Asking from abroad - and mentioning Frankfurt - you asked for it.

I used to live in Belfast, I am from Berlin originally (now that is a city with culture in every sense of the word) and I live in the wesht of Ireland by now and hope that I win the lotto to afford to move to some coastal residence in West Cork, my favourite part of Ireland - ok I dream on.

But as a city I will always prefer Belfast to Dublin.
Why? Despite all the prejudices Belfast is more open-minded to outsiders than provincial Dublin.
Dublin is in my experience the quintessential grumpy cat. Belfast is a dancer with a dark humour you only understand with a bit of world experience.

But then you have to be a foreigner to appreciate the differences.
I'm sure that Dublin might be quite nice for homebirds or such like ...

Smidge · 17-11-2014 01:45AM

Have to say Dublin. Nowhere like it for the quick sense of humour and spirit.
Carraroe in Galway and the Burren in Clare as runners up

Andrewf20 · 17-11-2014 01:47AM

For a city - Dublin. Donegal for knarly outdoor awesomeness, especially in winter.

costadeldole · 17-11-2014 01:54AM

Keem Bay on Achill Island.
It is like something from a James Bond film.
I had a great one week holiday camping in a tent on the island, and driving around it exploring; climbing hills, and relaxing on beaches.
I have seen some outstanding natural beauty all over Ireland, but for me this is the best spot of them all.

osarusan · 17-11-2014 02:04AM

For scenery,loads of places down the west coast (honourable exception to the landscaped beauty of places like Powerscourt), all the way from Donegal to West cork.

Towns/cities: There a lot to like about places like Westport, and Galway is a nice place to spend some time.

Dublin is Ireland's only really big city, and even though there are some unpleasant things about it, it's got a lot of stuff to do, and a bit of energy about it.

My favourite place: Either standing on the cliffs at Dunlicky Castle fishing for mackerel, or on the terraces watching Limerick FC.

ProudDUB · 17-11-2014 02:43AM

Can people not just give their own favourite places, without feeling the need to piss all over other peoples favourite places? It's not a competition FFS ! Jeez....

GerB40 · 17-11-2014 03:24AM

newmug wrote: »

Dublin is about as Irish as Birmingham.

For genuine, rural, agricultural Ireland, its Tipperary or Meath you want. When people refer to "The Journal" in these places, its not the militant-student blog they're on about!

I'm from Tipp and only in the last year I've realised what a beautiful place it is. I took up hill walking/climbing because I was in desperate need of exercise and the views I've seen since have been stunning. The views from the top of The Galtee mountains, The Devils Bit and Keeper Hill are like something you'd see on a Discover Ireland video.. To look down on miles and miles of forestry, fields and (on a sunny day) Loch Derg will take your breath away..

And this is just one tiny part of the country. I'm sure every county has similar places of natural beauty, perhaps by living here we sometimes take for granted what an exceptionally beautiful country we have..

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 17-11-2014 04:04AM

Killarney and the ring of Kerry, including the Skellig ring is stunning. West Clare is great as well but I'm well used to it.

Dublin great for city stuff, meeting friends, good food and going on the lash. It's like I travel to a different country everytime I go up, people are just younger, cooler and better looking!

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 17-11-2014 04:06AM

Carry wrote: »

I used to live in Belfast, I am from Berlin originally (now that is a city with culture in every sense of the word) and I live in the wesht of Ireland by now and hope that I win the lotto to afford to move to some coastal residence in West Cork, my favourite part of Ireland - ok I dream on.

what brings you to Ireland if you don't mind me asking? you part of that hippie German tribe in East Clare?!

gavdolfini · 17-11-2014 04:31AM

Carry wrote: »

I don't do cornflakes
Asking from abroad - and mentioning Frankfurt - you asked for it.

I used to live in Belfast, I am from Berlin originally (now that is a city with culture in every sense of the word) and I live in the wesht of Ireland by now and hope that I win the lotto to afford to move to some coastal residence in West Cork, my favourite part of Ireland - ok I dream on.

But as a city I will always prefer Belfast to Dublin.
Why? Despite all the prejudices Belfast is more open-minded to outsiders than provincial Dublin.
Dublin is in my experience the quintessential grumpy cat. Belfast is a dancer with a dark humour you only understand with a bit of world experience.

But then you have to be a foreigner to appreciate the differences.
I'm sure that Dublin might be quite nice for homebirds or such like ...

This cnut needs to read up on her history.

Tarzana2 · 17-11-2014 05:20AM

mojesius wrote: »

For me, it has to be Connemara, specifically the coastal area between Galway and Mayo.

That's not all Connemara.

Basically, when you leave Galway, you leave Connemara.

Wompa1 · 17-11-2014 05:27AM

Clare

Graces7 · 17-11-2014 07:12AM

roadsmart wrote: »

Kenmare.

KENMARE???? I live near there and avoid it like the plague it is!

Graces7 · 17-11-2014 07:16AM

roadsmart wrote: »

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.

Ah you VISIT occasionally and spend money there! Try trading at the market there and you will see the real Kenmare and friendly it aint! No real shops except LIDL either and far from the really glorious Kerry compared to Killarney.

I now NEVER go near the place! Yukk!!

Graces7 · 17-11-2014 07:19AM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

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.

Lat time I used that expression after learning it here on boards, I got banned for a week...ah well!

chrysagon · 17-11-2014 07:21AM

Roundstone... up to Achill

Dandy Dandridge · 17-11-2014 07:22AM

Up the Adaghvoyle road from Brannons corner into Killeavy and on back left onto the Forkhill road through Drumintee. Away left at the Three Steps and on away over Finnegans road as far as Finnegans cross. Away on to the right and on down Foughillotra as far as John The Boys. On right and away over Carrickbroad passed John Farrolls and back over the Ballynamadda road again to take you back to Drumintee chapel. This is just a tiny wee corner of the hidden jewel of Ireland. South Armagh.

Graces7 · 17-11-2014 07:24AM

West Kerry, Kerry and did I mention Kerry... and Mizen Head in West Cork.. I mean to live not visit by the way.. I know all the back roads and do not drink etc o have a different perspective. Kenmare excluded from that of course...too near Kilgarvan:eek:

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