Ireland Trip, 2019
Travel log of my trip to Ireland in the summer of 2019.
This video chronicles the following attractions and events:
British Airways flight 194, Houston to London
British Airways flight 834, London to Dublin
Taxi to Central Dublin
Belfast black cab tour
Giant's Causeway
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Irish Rail from Dublin to Galway
Galway
Bunratty Banquet
Bunratty Castle
Folk Village Park
Doolin
Cliffs of Moher
The Burren
Irish Rail from Galway to Dublin
St Patrick's Cathedral
Marsh's Library
Trinity College
St Stephen's Green
Temple Bar
Gallagher's Boxty
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Kilkenny
Wicklow Mountains
Glendalough
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
British Airways flight 833, Dublin to London
Concorde Room, Heathrow
British Airways flight 197, London to Houston
Milltown Cemetery Belfast - 360 Degree Video Experience
You might be asking yourself why would knowing or even visiting a cemetery be an important part of Belfast and we have to say that Milltown Cemetery carries a history behind that would bring it to the front lines of the important destinations in Belfast.
Milltown Cemetery is a large cemetery found in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that lies within the townland of Ballymurphy, between Falls Road and M1 motorway. This is an old cemetery that passed through different stages of history, it was opened back in 1869 as part of the broader provision of services for the city of Belfast's expanding Catholic population. Since the time this cemetery was found, it has been considered an important development in the episcopal reign of Bishop Patrick Dorrian of the Diocese of Down and Connor.
Within this cemetery, there are three large sections of open space which are designated as poor ground, each of them is the size of a soccer football field. These poor grounds are not empty as some people think at the beginning when they first see it, but there are about 80,000 people buried in this poor grounds and many of them died of the flu pandemic (which was a deadly influenza pandemic that appeared back in 1918).
The history and even the story of this cemetery always refers to the place as a nationalist and Irish Republican site while in fact the majority of those buried in there are unknown Catholics. For some people, it might not be a place which they will be interested to visit and know more about its origins, while for others it could be one sport where they might go to in order to know more about those famous characters who might be buried there.
Along the history, this cemetery turned to be synonymous for some people with the Irish Republicanism and there are even some famous figures buried there who played their roles and parts in some of these events and strikes. One of the examples is the Irish Republican Army Volunteer, Bobby Sands, who died on hunger strike in 1981 and who is buried there, and there are different others names which could be stated down and who are all buried in Milltown Cemetery as well. Actually one of the most visited parts of the Milltown Cemetery is the New Republican Plot which includes the final resting place of 77 Irish Republican Army volunteers who Bobby Sands is one of them. For those who might not know, Bobby Sands's funeral was attended by over 100,000 people and it was seen all around the world and that could explain why his grave is still visited by lots of people annually until today.
This is one of the places to be mentioned about Belfast for the mixture of tragedy, history and conflict that it tends to carry within. Milltown Cemetery is the only graveyard in Northern Ireland that witnessed some of the largest funeral processions in all of Ireland and is also the final resting place of more than 200,000 souls.
Thinking about a graveyard might bring lots of tragic memories to any person living out there but the thing with Milltown Cemetery is that it passed through some tragic events itself such as the death of three people and the injury of more than 60 back in 1988 by a rival paramilitary member who was armed with guns and grenade and that was during a funeral which these victims were attending - so there are also those tragic stories that this cemetery passed by as well.
The cemetery is not only home for the Irish dead but you will find lots of bodies buried in this place from different times and who might not be even Irish, such as the British and Irish soldiers who are buried in the place from both World Wars.
This might not be one of the several items that should be placed on the list of places to visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but it would definitely serve those who are interested in the stories related to wars and the general political life and who might be interested to hear some of the death stories related to those famous figures found out there and even realize that they are buried in this cemetery which they are standing at - so you could still make it part of your list of touristic places if you have some time and if you are interested in such stories.
There are some suggestions which we could provide for all those who have intentions of visiting Belfast and we could provide you all with a good list of the best places. Among this long list, we would suggest visiting Ulster Museum in Belfast ( Belfast City Hall ( Sandy Row ( Royal Avenue ( the Giant's Ring ( and of course visiting the centre of the city with the most famous attractions there which you will definitely have on the list.
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
Ireland's West Coast: Galway to Cliffs of Moher, to Dingle
Our scenic drive from Galway to Dingle, Ireland, travels through various small towns with several stops along the way to admire fine Irish views.
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This coastal route is called the Wild Atlantic Way. From Galway City, we drive south to Oranmore and then to Kinvara. Turning right in Kinvara, we went through the Burren in County Clare, down to the Cliffs of Moher. And from the Cliffs of Moher we came down the west coast of Clare. We came down to Liscannor and continued on into Lahinch. From Lahinch we went down the west coast all the way down to Doonbeg. We had lunch in Kilrush and then caught our ferry across the River Shannon. We came into North Kerry, to Tarbert. And from Tarbert we came into Listowel. And from Listowel we went to Tralee, and from Tralee – we stopped in Tralee. We had a look at the gardens in Tralee and the history museum. We went to Camp, Lispole and on into Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula.
Ennis Town, Co. Clare, Ireland
Drive through video of Ennis, Co. Clare, Republic of Ireland,
MOUNT BRANDON
Mount Brandon or Brandon Mountain 953 m (3123 ft) mountain on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. It is the highest peak of the unnamed central mountain range of the Dingle Peninsula and the ninth highest peak on the island. It is also the highest Irish peak outside the Macgillycuddy's Reeks.The Faha ridge walk proceeds from an East to West direction toward Mt Brandon. Faha Ridge is on the above and to the North of the regular route up Brandon from Cloghane, known as the Pilgrim's Path.The route starts out as a gentle incline up a grassy slope, but once the slope levels out, the ridge narrows into, in places, a knife-edge arête with stimulating views on either side, down to the Pilgrims path and Locha Chom an Chnoic to the South, and Coimín na gCnámh to the North.I CLIMBED THIS MOUNTAIN 20-TH JULY 2013 AND NEEDED ABOUT 2 HOURS TO REACH THE SUMMIT.
Ireland Nightlife-Pubs, Pubs, and More Pubs! (11 Live Performances in 5 Irish Cities)
I guess you can call this the epic pub crawl-we visited several Irish pubs in five Irish cities-Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Cork, and Galway. I filmed 11 live performances overall. While some pub performers play famous cover songs, many of them play traditional Irish music, which is my favorite. I hope you had fun watching and cheers, or as they say in Ireland-Sláinte!
0:00 Opening Montage with Irish Pub Song
2:09 Dublin-The Oliver St. John Gogarty, The Auld Dubliner, Quay's Bar, The Temple Bar
4:59 Kilkenny-Kyteler's Inn
7:29 Killarney-Dunloe Lodge, Mac's Bar, Murphy's Bar, O'Donoghue's Public House
17:26 Cork-Gallagher's Gastropub, The Corner House, Sin e, The Oliver Plunkett
20:59 Galway-Taaffes
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Dublin, Ireland, walking tour
Ireland is best known as a land of quaint villages, friendly people and wild natural beauty but there is another side to this emerald isle -- the urban charms of Dublin.
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This convivial capital is truly a fascinating place with warm, sociable people, lovely architecture, excellent museums, great pubs, varied restaurants, endless entertainment and the most popular attraction, Guinness, in the pubs and at their storehouse display.
We'll start out with three main areas south of the river Liffey: Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green and Temple bar. And then up to pedestrian shopping street, and of course out to the Guinness Storehouse.
Trinity College is one of the world’s great schools and a leading attraction, with more than half a million visitors each year. People come to see the graceful campus with its wonderful collection of historic buildings and gardens arranged in a harmonious setting spanning 35 acres.
We'll see Temple Bar, Dublin's most popular gathering spot. Temple Bar is the nightlife center of town, a great place for a stroll, perhaps have a pint and catch some traditional music.
Beer-lovers must visit the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn all about the brewing of that wonderful dark stout and enjoy some fresh samples. It is the country's most popular tourist attraction with 1.5 million annual visitors. The actual brewery is one block over, and is off-limits to visitors, but this impressive showcase presents very entertaining, high-tech multimedia displays that tell the whole story in a fun way.
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Places to see in ( Belfast - UK )
Places to see in ( Belfast - UK )
Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air concerts.
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, the second largest on the island of Ireland, and the heart of the tenth largest Primary Urban Area in the United Kingdom. Belfast was a centre of the Irish linen, tobacco-processing, rope-making and shipbuilding industries: in the early 20th century, Harland and Wolff, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's biggest and most productive shipyard. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, and was a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. It has sustained a major aerospace and missiles industry since the mid 1930s. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast Ireland's biggest city at the beginning of the 20th century.
Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education, business, and law, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the Troubles, but latterly has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Additionally, Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square.
Belfast is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport in the city, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. Belfast is a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, and is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a global city.
Alot to see in ( Belfast - UK ) such as :
Botanic Gardens
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Ulster Museum
SS Nomadic
Belfast City Hall
Golden Mile
Cavehill
Belfast Castle
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Waterfront Hall
Belfast Zoo
Carrickfergus Castle
Mount Stewart
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Ulster Hall
Divis
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Belfast Exposed
RISE
Irish Republican History Museum
Milltown Cemetery
Titanic Belfast
HM Prison Crumlin Road
Titanic Quarter
W5
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Stormont Estate
Ormeau Park
St George's Market
Colin Glen Forest Park
Victoria Park, Belfast
Wallace Park
Linen Hall Library
The Big Fish
Lagan Valley
Titanic's Dock And Pump House
Game of Thrones Tours Ltd Coach Pick Up
Stormont Castle
St George's Market
National Trust - The Crown Bar
Belvoir Park Forest
Peace Wall Belfast
Clonard Monastery
HMS Caroline
St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast
The Palm House
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Titanic Boat Tours
Scrabo Tower
( Belfast - UK) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Belfast . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Belfast - UK
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Lahinch Beach, County Clare, Ireland
Lahinch or Lehinch , meaning The Memorial cairn of O'Connor) is a small town on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, Ireland. It lies on the N67 national secondary road, between Milltown Malbay and Ennistymon, roughly 75 kilometres (47 mi) by road southwest of Galway and 68 kilometres (42 mi) northwest of Limerick.[1] The town is a seaside resort and is home to the Lahinch Golf Club. It has become a popular surfing location. The town was recorded by the Annals of the Four Masters as Leith Innse,[4] which is a variant of the Irish word for a peninsula leithinis (half island), which describes the village's location between the Inagh River and the sea.[5] The town today is mostly spelled Lahinch, but some road signs in the area use the spelling Lehinch.