I am very happy to read that! As a Welsh language speaker and learner, I have met a few English who feel guilty about the Blue Books and some are even learning the language! Kudos to you, from an American from a Welsh diaspora trying to preserve my ancestors' history. I also have some Irish heritage.

Thank you

Thank you for those kind words.

@@26mcgettrick I am so pleased. Please keep watching for even more in future videos.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu in the grounds of Ballymote castle and to the right of the castle they have erected a memorial to my father Tom McGettrick. Further round is the memorial to Brother Walfrid (Andrew Kerins) who was the founder of Glasgow Celtic football team.

Thank you

Glad you enjoyed it!

Actually, my neighbour often says "Top of the Morning" to me..., but in Irish: " Mora dhuit ar maidin". Apart from that, it's a great video. Welcome

Thank you. I have fallen in love with the town.

Thank you for the lovely comments.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu You're very welcome...☘💚

Well Deserved,Delighted to subscribe to your channel.

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Glad you enjoyed it

Glad you enjoyed it!

Funnily enough we have considered a couple of goats but we’ve already got five cats and a dog so we’ve our hands full.

I never even thought about scotch eggs not being a thing because my wife makes them. I agree about the weather. Ireland is the only place where you can swim through the air.

Tesco has scotch eggs, which i love.

@@liffeyman6813 That is great, although my Tesco never sell them. I will have to start making them. Tesco in Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon show them on their websites, but never in store.

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m already working on a part three and a few other videos.

Thank you.

@@billyo54 Thank you. I am based in County Sligo and, due to the pressures of refurbishing my house, have restricted myself to local hikes so far. I will be venturing further afield over time. I too did a lot of hiking in the British Isles in areas like the Peak District, Yorkshire moors and dales, Brecon Beacons, etc..

​@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu Ex-Brit here ... Like you, I am restoring a house (my mother's former home in County Carlow). I'm sure I don't need to remind you that a 26 county-wide free bus and rail pass is available to Irish residents over the age of 66 - just about to apply for mine (think you need a current PPS no., which shouldn't be an issue for you). I know rural public transport is sparse, but a free pass should allow you (I'm being very presumptuous in assuming that you are around my age) to roam at much lower cost than would be incurred in the UK. Suggest you speak to someone (eg a QFA specialising in Pension Entitlement) regarding your eligibility for age-related State Benefits too, if you haven't already done so. I'd be interested to hear how you get on, and if you have already had some interaction with State entities regarding this. Kindest Regards. PS: thank you for a superb video - really enjoyed it; now to dig out all your other ones (this was the 1st one of yours I've watched).

​@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7buwe are starting to worry about another invasion of English though with England going to the dogs

Thank you for those kind comments

Thank you

Thank you. I hope that my video will actually help tourist by showing them what Ireland is really like. I would like it to make them aware that there is more to Ireland than just the overhyped tourist spots. I am still learning about Ireland and I receive a lot of information from these comments. I am also having new experiences. Last week I went to my first Gaelic Football match and loved it which shows the difference because I am not a fan of association football.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu do check out an inter County hurling match ...I'm a huge rugby fan but hurling is the greatest field sport in the world ..and I'm not a huge GAA fan. Keep up the great work and enjoying your retirement ...I took up motorcycle when I retired..new lease of life .

We will!

Yes, Wales is a beautiful country but we were only there for nine months and lived in the town of Neath whilst preparing to move to Ireland . I am originally from London but spent most of my life in the east of England. Suffolk and Norfolk, where I spent a lot of my free time make a billiards table look hilly so it is really lovely to wake up in the morning, open the bedroom curtains and see farmland of rolling hills.

I think that it is lit up as a star at Christmas🤩

Yes it is. I was making a joke.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu 😁😉

Thank you so much.

Dublin may be different but it is those differences that make Ireland what it is. Hope the move goes well.

TBH,I really believe the bad historical elements were a double edged sword.I like to think that we Irish and British have a common history too,I trained as as a nurse in London in the 70s and was warmly welcomed.I feel we are similar to a family that can seriously clash at times.I think we would unite,and rise up against any enemy that would threaten our well-being.

Thank you for your kind words

Thank you for your kind words

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I struggle to find good Pork Pies (no, not Porky Pies - I get enough of them at home, hehe); My local Supervalu do occasionally have Cornish Pasties (of a kind), but s'times I have to raid across the Border to satisfy my cravings 😁😁

@@davidpryle3935 mushy peas and chips, it's a thing in Liverpool.

Ireland is in dire need of some more savoury snack options 😂 a delicious pasty or scotch egg would be a welcome change to the usual ham-and-cheese sandwich

@@elll2184 Now you’re talking. And while we’re at it, what about that great Scottish takeaway, the Haggis supper (haggis and chips). Ah! maybe I’m getting a bit carried away now 🤔

Thank you so much

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu You're welcome!

Thank you. I will add the caves go my ‘to do’ list. I was already planning a trip to The Burren.

Isn't West Cork full of English rich people and drop outs?

@@pulchralutetia I was a nurse,primary care parent,so I can assure you not all rich living in West Cork.Amazing salt of the Earth people.I don’t know any drop outs to be honest,but I always believe people should not have labels attached.

Definitely our forever home now. Thank you.

It really is!

@@Karl_with_a_K Thank you. So pleased you enjoyed it.

Thank you

Oh well, that is a shame. Still, its new name is so Irish and charming.

Thank you

I couldn’t care less about the England football team. I am,however, ecstatic than Great Britain won the speedway world championship yesterday. 😊😊😊😊

Thank you!! 😊

Thanks

I can believe that as Cork is Ireland’s second city but, in the areas like where I live it is very reliable but infrequent. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It is very much appreciated as I learn so much from this type of feedback and it assists me in planning future videos.

The recent ongoing ,"Transport for Ireland" T.F.I. Bus routes, 'Roll Out" are now linking up small towns and Villages with the Hinterland thus allowing people to connect and commute into larger towns throughout the Day to do shopping and to their workplace,this conductivity makes access to do shopping and the like , also as you say Wireless Rural Broadband is a Game changer, with good speeds and even that VOIP Phone you have what mimics a local Landline could be handy for ringing back to Wales without incurring penal International rates ...that are charged on the Mobile Network...Great Upload....

In from Brentwood in Essex. Where did you live?

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu I moved to Basildon when Depeche Mode, Alison Moyet and Denise van Outen were locals. My dad was born in Danbury Palace and fell in love with Ireland on holiday, and moved there!

@@CliveBilby Sold a house in Dengayne in Basildon to move to Ireland.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu I lived in Ampers End then Barstable!

Thank you

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu And welcome to Ireland of course. Like all english people who move here, they often become more Irish than the Irish. You have to learn to allow for ups and downs and navigate through the blarney at times, especially in business matters in the west in particular, you might find it very odd at times, but be yourself and everyone will understand. It's ok to demand precision and asking people to get to the point, trades men and the like will not be precise about time and cost at times, but it is a type of patter in the language and culture and you have to search for the point. And you will be believing in the fairies in no time, they were here before us, no question.

@@paulturner7829 Even MacDonalds tastes better here than in the UK. Must be the higher food standards.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu supermacs is better thou ,real chips 😀 We're in South kilkenny area if you're over this direction anytime.Brandon hill is a good local walk.

Glad you like it. That was taken from the summit of Knocknashee.

@@OldHikingGeezer-lp7bu it's timeless.

Glad you liked it!

Thank you very much!

Thanks for the sub!

@@spcm6781 Thank you

Is it not e2.50?

Means tested for Irish Citizens.

@@mmg9675 Nope,just paid 0ne euro at my chemist this morning.Maybe yours is taking the p#ss.

@@treborsirrah7916Sorry , maths not my strong point. I pay e1.50 per item which will reduce to e1 if I reach 70.

The medical card is means tested

First place I asked but all I got was a puzzled look.

Thank you! 😊

@@stuartkelly3106 Which instrument? I’ve had a quick search and cannot find anything.

Emerald Park.