most insignificant county in Ireland

kmc25_1 · 14-02-2015 09:45AM

Is there somewhere called Kildare up in Leinster?
Is it a county or one of those Dublin udcs?

Staplor · 14-02-2015 09:46AM

Has to be Carlow, the other **** counties all have decent roads to better counties, Laois and Longford I'm looking at you

dixiefly · 14-02-2015 10:16AM

Dr Bill wrote: »

Clare,promises a lot but fails to deliver.
Scenery,hurlers,towns,roads, all mediocre and forgettable.

No way, I love Clare.

I would probably answer Leitrim to the question but then that would make me want to visit it and hang out somewhere not up its own a$$.

Capt'n Midnight · 15-02-2015 02:30AM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Laos

so insignificant
they even sold their tld http://www.la

got a couple of quid from selling off the county name too

johnny osbourne · 15-02-2015 02:34AM

longford or ork

Asarlai · 15-02-2015 03:14AM

Keawwvan

Iranoutofideas · 15-02-2015 03:22AM

Where Borris in Ossary is. Its like Beyond the Thunderdome.

Karl Stein · 15-02-2015 03:35AM

They all have lovely bottoms.

Gonzo · 15-02-2015 03:38AM

The winner has to be Longford. I can't think of anything going for the place. Close runner ups are Carlow and Monaghan in that order.

Whatsisname · 15-02-2015 03:39AM

Roscommon is merely a figment of our imaginations

the dark phantom · 15-02-2015 03:56AM

Iranoutofideas wrote: »

Where Borris in Ossary is. Its like Beyond the Thunderdome.

Borris in Misery.

marco_polo · 15-02-2015 04:07AM

osarusan wrote: »

Carlow. Cannot think of even one thing that I know about Carlow.

Have to +1 this if only cause it was the one county I forgot every feicin' time I had to name all 32 in primary school

(No offence to any Carlow people living or dead intended)

topmanamillion · 15-02-2015 04:23AM

Longford by a country mile! Has a street named Analy park (otherwise known as razorblade alley).
Longford town, is the roughest most depressing place you could ever visit. The main road going through it makes no sense and lacks road markings!

Bob321. · 15-02-2015 05:16AM

orlyice wrote: »

As an Offaly woman (and a real one at that!! Not a man with a super glued fanny) I should be offended.

but that was too damn funny, I applaud you sir!

Hes robbing Tommy Tiernans jokes...

donegaLroad · 17-02-2015 01:45AM

Westmeath anyone?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 17-02-2015 02:22AM

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Leitrim. Thats if you can find it.

You'd think Leitrim but because it gets painted with that brush so often it's no longer insignificant.

I'd agree with the OP in that Longford is Insignificant and should really be amalgamated into the surrounding counties. There is absolutely nothing worthwhile in the county and the best thing about it ts the road that takes you through it without having to stop.

pmy.murphy · 17-02-2015 03:41AM

topmanamillion wrote: »

Longford by a country mile! Has a street named Analy park (otherwise known as razorblade alley).
Longford town, is the roughest most depressing place you could ever visit. The main road going through it makes no sense and lacks road markings!

Theres probably a reason why the road is so bad and that is to discourage people to enter such a kip. Not only has the place have nothing positive going for it to attract people in but its also in the back arse of nowhere and full of those awful clowns off youtube showcasing their animalistic lifestyles and calling out fellow itinerants for petty fights. Longford reminds me of an Aldi Store as when you enter it the place is just dead and depressing

HoratiJoe · 17-02-2015 05:13AM

topmanamillion wrote: »

Longford by a country mile! Has a street named Analy park (otherwise known as razorblade alley).
Longford town, is the roughest most depressing place you could ever visit. The main road going through it makes no sense and lacks road markings!

Analy park is a housing estate not a street.

HoratiJoe · 17-02-2015 05:13AM

The rest of what you said is closer to true than false

bluemartin · 17-02-2015 06:22AM

There is a weirdness about Clare I just can't put my finger on

InTheTrees · 17-02-2015 06:50AM

Fermanagh.

I know you thought it was in the north right? Its really part of the republic but its that insignificant everyone thinks its in another country.

Asarlai · 17-02-2015 09:07AM

InTheTrees wrote: »

Fermanagh.

I know you thought it was in the north right? Its really part of the republic but its that insignificant everyone thinks its in another country.

?

CruelCoin · 17-02-2015 10:14AM

Leitrim.

I'm convinced its a myth, used to scare children.

"If you're bold you'll grow up and live in leitrim"

17-02-2015 10:22AM

RoscommonTom wrote: »

sligo and longford, pure rotten

You shouldn't covet your neighbours belongings Tom.

Firedance · 17-02-2015 10:24AM

Fran1985 wrote: »

Fingal isn't a county. either is wales.

Leitrim is good craic on a night out, Carrick on Shannon mostly. Would agree with Longford though. Just a real dreary place imo.

The county of Fingal lies to the north of Co. Dublin. It stretches along the coastline from Portmarnock all the way to Balbriggan, and extends inland to include Castlekock, Rowlestown, Garristown and Naul. The county of Fingal was established as a result of the Local Government Act in 1993.

The coastal area of Fingal is an important natural amenity for the county. The trails on Howth Head attract nature enthusiasts, where they can enjoy the sea air as well as the abundance of flora. Other towns, such as Malahide, Skerries and Portmarnock offer walks along an unspoiled coastline.

also see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingal

so I guess its back in contention as the most insignificant county, although it has Dublin Airport, so possibly not...

_Brian · 17-02-2015 10:32AM

I think it's too subjective. It depends on your interests in life.

If your a pure townie then places like Fermannagh, Kerry, Cavan seem like dull places.

However if your anyway interested in outdoor persuits then these very counties will have huge significance.

Horses for courses.

Two other things from previous posts;

Obviously Fermannagh is in the six counties portion of Ulster and not the free state.
Fingal is essentially an administrative county rather than a geographical county.

17-02-2015 10:45AM

Firedance wrote: »

The county of Fingal lies to the north of Co. Dublin. It stretches along the coastline from Portmarnock all the way to Balbriggan, and extends inland to include Castlekock, Rowlestown, Garristown and Naul. The county of Fingal was established as a result of the Local Government Act in 1993.

The coastal area of Fingal is an important natural amenity for the county. The trails on Howth Head attract nature enthusiasts, where they can enjoy the sea air as well as the abundance of flora. Other towns, such as Malahide, Skerries and Portmarnock offer walks along an unspoiled coastline.

also see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingal

so I guess its back in contention as the most insignificant county, although it has Dublin Airport, so possibly not...

Has Blanchardstown too, which has 70,000 people roughly as well as a hospital, large shopping centre, the National Acquatic Centre and an Institute of Technology.

iDave · 17-02-2015 10:57AM

Kildare anyone? Don't even have a flag just a bed sheet

Grayson · 17-02-2015 11:04AM

donegaLroad wrote: »

Westmeath anyone?

I've said it before but most of the Midlands is pretty dreary. the same can be said for the south, west north and east.

Nearly every county has somewhere that's beautiful to look at. For example Westmeath has some lovely lakes and fishing spots. In general though it's a bit of a hole.
The same can be said for everywhere else. Ireland's a very pretty country so generally there'll be something pretty in every county but the towns themselves are all variants on the same craphole theme.

Baggy Trousers · 17-02-2015 11:08AM

bluemartin wrote: »

There is a weirdness about Clare I just can't put my finger on

It's not a weirdness, its a madness!!

Once you accept that, it's great craic!

most insignificant county in Ireland

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