Come Home to Ireland

[SW1AOAA]

God, it's a beautiful song***** Irish fanfare, really nice. Beautiful video until the end.

[bigbeninjax]

@SW1AOAA Thanks, Jennifer. After watching your beautiful vids, that's high praise indeed!!!

[Reggi05]

Very nice music and beautiful pictures. I enjoyed it. *****

Regina

[bigbeninjax]

@Reggi05 Thanks, Regina, glad you could stop by!

[thekevinkyle]

Awesome slide show and so much like my Province of Newfoundland Canada. Tks.

[bigbeninjax]

@thekevinkyle Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. I once tried to drive all the way from Florida to Newfoundland but ran out of time in PEI....great trip, tho. Some unique scenery there. Gotta try it again some time!

[capttheo1]

Kind of brings a whole new meaning to Gilligan's Island, doesn't it?

[bigbeninjax]

@capttheo1 Well, if you're gonna be stuck somewhere for years during a 3 hour tour, I guess Ireland's a pretty good spot! Good to see you around these parts again, capttheo. Drop by anytime....MaryAnn might have a coconut pie waiting for you. ;-)

[bigbeninjax]

@capttheo1 If you really want to get a whole new meaning to Gilligan's Island, check out my "Destination London" vid!

[tps607]

Been a while since I traveled down this road...but the journey is always a sweet one...*****

[bigbeninjax]

@tps607 They say that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination....with Ireland, they're both sweet!

[tps607]

@bigbeninjax sounding a bit like an ad from the Irish Tourist Council...lol

[twelvemo]

Thank You for this video! I love Ireland so much! My heart lies there.

[bigbeninjax]

@twelvemo Thank you! You have a good heart!

[sportsbabexox]

Awesome!!! I really want to go to ireland but my parents arent sure.... such a beautiful country!

Michaela

14 years old just in case cause like i mentioned my parents and stuff... okay awkward ahaha

[bigbeninjax]

@sportsbabexox I assure you, you won't be disappointed. When you get them talked into it, come back and I'll give ya tips on great scenery and places.

[WhenIrishEyes]

Hey Ben, Nice video and nice music added to it :)

[TheWelshSun]

The Song Is Very Wonderful.

Thank You For Sharing.

Best Wishes,

You Welsh Friend,

Des

[TheWelshSun]

This is Fantastic. Love to cycle them roads.

Have a smiling weekend.

Best Wishes,

Desmond Sun

[bigbeninjax]

@TheWelshSun Thanks, Des. Little traffic, gorgeous scenery, what more could a cyclist ask for? Well, maybe lack of rain. LOL.

[HildaJeanAM]

Awesome video! loved the speech by JFK and of course that lovely music.

[capttheo1]

Do you, perchance, show up anywhere in this video, or are you the one holding the camera?

[bigbeninjax]

@capttheo1 I prefer to stay behind the camera, but the handsome dude in the dark cap is me......and the tall one at the end standing next to that big clock. ;-)

[karmakomodia]

Fabulous vid..Ireland.. So beautiful.. ..

[fabrizio291]

BELLISSIMO GRAZIE PER QUESTO VIAGGIO

[bigbeninjax]

@fabrizio291 Thanks for visiting my little part of Ireland!

[capttheo1]

To quote me, HOLY CRAPOLA, BATMAN!!! Where in Florida?

[shjikarah]

Wonderful, I was born there and at the moment I am so so homesick, circumstances don't permit me from going back, work cash etc etc.... Thanks for this jewel...

[stevek051]

Awesome Video ! Thanks for posting !!

[TravelWithMusic]

What a beautiful video of Ireland...I love the music and the different greens of this county. Simply excellent....Thumbs up + faved

Do you was born there?

Hugs, Heidi

[bigbeninjax]

@TravelWithMusic Thanks, Heidi. I was born in Florida from Irish ancestry. I get back 'home' to Eire as often as possible.

[KeeperofTheMountain]

Thank you for the video and the fine music. It put a lump in my throat. Castle Ward in County Down is calling me home. The words of JFK are an echo of my thoughts. I've never been to Ireland, but it is on my to do list right near the top. My family came from there not so long ago. I am certain I will be at home when I get there.

[eyeries12]

I really enjoyed the video. My cousin is coming in from Beara (Kilcatherine) tomorrow. I will show him your videos if he gets homesick! I saw a lot of familiar sights- Castletownbere, Healy Pass, Glanmore Lake, the cable car. . . I wish I heading back but I'm happy I found this so I 'visit' when I get homesick.

[bigbeninjax]

@eyeries12 Thanks! Kilcatherine is one of my favorite places....your cousin will recognize the cross in my channel icon picture is from the old Kilcatherine church cemetery looking out to sea. Beautiful spot! And, of course, the town of Eyeries is in several of my vids.

Come back anytime....Ireland and I will be here!

[RedKruzer]

Hey Big Guy,

Great video...great edit, creative as all get out...

is the song after JFK yours?

And r u peing?

no matter, i'm forwarding this to colleen...

[bigbeninjax]

@RedKruzer Thanks, Fearless One! The song after JFK is from Frank Gilligan formerly of the Mason Dixon Band (you may remember them). And, yes, I've gotten that question before, lol......I'm just looking wistfully down the long and winding road......of my ancestors. Looks like you had a good St. Paddy's trip!

[EdMuirton]

Wow! Excellent video and soundtrack! Most enjoyed! Cheers Indeed!

[bigbeninjax]

@EdMuirton Thanks, Ed.....and no bendy characters were harmed in the making of this film....did get a view scratches on the car tho on those narrow roads!

[josparkes1]

That was lovely, both the song and the tour, and explains how I feel about Ireland, though I have visited Dublin last year, and I would love to visit again, maybe on a tour.

[bigbeninjax]

@josparkes1 , go raibh maith agat.....yes, even once a year is not enough! But, you can always visit my channel when you get the urge. ;-)

[josparkes1]

@bigbeninjax Thank you, lovely video, take care friend I will have to do that !

[YehItsJT]

I don't want to bug you friend but I was just wondering if you could go on my Youtube account and under website see my flickr account photo's just a couple I took in Ireland :). Just whenever you get free time.

[bigbeninjax]

@YehItsJT Yeah, nice shots you got. Would be interesting to see what kind of butterfly that caterpillar grew into....did you use him while fishing? LOL.

[YehItsJT]

@bigbeninjax - Haha, nah we let him go, well I let him go lol. I didn't actually think of it at the time looking back I wish I had of lol.

[YehItsJT]

I'm now doing my driving test and as I've done my motorbike. Once I've completed I'm going to do my part 2 motorbike and save for a nice comfortable touring bike and I'm touring Ireland within the next 2 year's 110% about that. :) I can't wait I'm going to plan locations and places to stay in advance, maybe I'll pass your home on my travels.

[bigbeninjax]

@YehItsJT Hey, Jordan, great idea about touring Ireland by bike. Just be sure to bring rain gear. But the views will be fantastic. Plan ahead only slightly for general locations. Some of your favorite spots will be the ones you find accidentally. As for passing my home, you'll need a boat. I live in Florida!

[PURPLEBEATTIE1]

Awesome posting.Thoroughly enjoyed it.God bless Ireland

[bigbeninjax]

@PURPLEBEATTIE1 Thanks much! Hope to see some uploads of the Scottish highlands from you, too, someday I once did 6 castles in the Aberdeen area in one afternoon.....very photogenic place! Like a postcard everywhere you go.

[YehItsJT]

By the way, I'm from England and I'm 18. I go to a little place in southern Ireland called Tubbercurry, Curry. Near Sligo? That might ring a bell and I've been to - Dublin, Curry, Sligo, Galway, and I can't spell it but there's a lovely beach and the biggest swimming pool called 'Water world' there. I love to travel Ireland.

[bigbeninjax]

@YehItsJT, thanks for commenting. Sounds like you've hit some high spots, hope you get to see further south along the west coast, as well. Unforgettable places there. You mentioned "41 seconds" on 'Ireland the Beautiful'. I assume you were referring to Ashford Castle at that point on the vid....it's just a short drive south of Tubbercurry. For about EU500 you can spend the night there and take falconry courses! ;-)

[Brazilady]

wow...beautiful!

[karmakomodia]

WONDERFUL vid... JFK's Voice~ that clipped distinctive Accent is unforgettable.

[bigbeninjax]

@karmakomodia Thanks, dear, glad you stopped by! Keep on ranting!

[karmakomodia]

@bigbeninjax ...It's my speciality don't cha know. Yeah.. I am a professional ranter...But even if I didn't get $ paid $ to Rant~~~..I would do my" art" for free because I love it so much. ;-P

[Mahha]

lol

[Mahha]

lol nvm the last part of my comment i figured it out :)

[Mahha]

Awesome vid Ben :D thanks for telling me about it. This is exactly how i feel. You did an amazing job and what song did you use after the president spoke?

[Mahha]

lol nvm the last part of my comment i figured it out :)

[bigbeninjax]

@Mahha , thanks and glad you liked it and Frank's song is the best!

[fluiera]

REALLY BEAUTIFUL!

THANK YOU

[Irishtankgod]

Spectacular job you really got around, love it have a happy safe week ahead xxxxsCathy

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Cathy, I think I have now been in every county in Ireland and NI....more than most Irish can say, I suspect.

[jcmegabyte]

Interesting show - nice scenes and music - keep up the good work! :-)

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, JC, for stopping by and the kind words....I'll have to get me one of those Casio camcorders like yours so I can step it up a notch.

[xoxoNYCgirl]

Brilliant vid, would love to visit

[cogermax91]

very good video !bravo *****

[leobluesy]

very interesting sounds and video

Leo

[CaifeBreak]

Just Beautiful! Ireland...keeps calling me! Hope to be there one day soon. Fantastic images and the song is Perfect.

[dylanirishmooney]

great vid, pictures were spectacular!!! where is 1:03 and 4:00?

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks! Those were taken at the top of Healy Pass on Beara standing on the Kerry/Cork line looking down into Kerry. Sorry, I don't recall the name of the lake. Incidentally, the shot at 3:18 was taken at the exact same spot, just turned the camera 90 degrees. Breath-taking place.

[dylanirishmooney]

Thanks for the response! I will have to travel to that destination some day!

[mossie2644]

where did you get the music its straight out of the tom cruise school of irishness!! good vid though!!!!!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, the Corrs, Enya, U2 and Danny Boy were all booked on other vids. The Scientologists will be by your channel soon for a donation. ;-)

[WhenIrishEyes]

Ahh bikeriding and Ireland who can ask for anything more? except for a pint or two perhaps ;) Great video Ben , Good Job!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Rick! You mean that wasn't you at the top of Healy Pass???

[WhenIrishEyes]

Hate to brag, didnt think you would notice , Ben ;)

[bigbeninjax]

You bikers all look alike in your Lance Armstrong outfits!

[WhenIrishEyes]

true Ben except for me, I ride in an Elvis Vegas outfit lol

[bigbeninjax]

I'll try to remember to check the sideburns next time.

[WhenIrishEyes]

Uh hu hu

[dabiribd]

Awesome

[bigbeninjax]

Hi, LilBen. Thanks for stopping by. Which reminds me I'm overdue to pay your great channel a visit.

[HippieMaria69]

Excellent!!! Just PERFECT!!! I loved the song!!! It really moves me... as if it were written for me. Thanks for this wonderful video!!

Greetings from Mexico.

María

[ArchieUKx]

Another very well crafted video of a beautiful island, we go every couple of years, but we live in England

A commercial break for our friends in Ireland, put in search box

ArchieUKx and see some other views of Ireland, not quite up to the standard of bigbenijax, but you may enjoy the photographs.

[roadbiketraveller]

Been looking at mountain bikes today.............

much cheaper than a new designer winter coat !!!!!!!

erm - that's without the most necessary upgrades - Ok Ok - I'll go without the new boots too...

.x.

[bigbeninjax]

At least you can use that new mountain bike year round!

[roadbiketraveller]

I use the road bike all year round - just take my life in my hands !

Day off today - brilliant - LONG ride. Now home and clean....

Just would love to be more flexible and

go off road.

.x.

[bigbeninjax]

Well, when you get that new mountain bike, take it to Healy Pass in Ireland....the opening scene here. If the ride isn't 'breath-taking', the scenery is!!!!

[bigbeninjax]

You got that new bike, yet???

[roadbiketraveller]

Not yet :)

raced on sunday last and did really quite well for an old girl !

[irishfreedom32]

Great video and music.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, irishfreedom32. I like your name. If I may be so bold to say, also.....I'm so sorry that your countrymen voted away their freedom last week. You are now on a one way street after so many of your ancestors gave their lives to obtain your freedom.  Good luck. Mar do thintean fein.

[bigbeninjax]

It has come to my attention that some of the younger audience does not recognize the speaker in this video. It is President John F. Kennedy shortly before he was assassinated.

[trinity5016]

Dear bigbeninjax. Your video "Shout Out to Ireland" was very moving. It made me cry. Sent it to my mom. She loved it also. We've traced our ancestors back to Ireland and plan to visit in a few years. Thanks for inspiring us.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, trinity.  A great compliment.

[roadbiketraveller]

Woah - thanks for message - you are so right - have been looking at mountain bikes since watching this......in danger of spending serious money, gotta go there SOON....

super video, love it.x.

[bigbeninjax]

Uh oh, looks like I'm being a bad influence on ya! LOL.

[roadbiketraveller]

Too late for bad influences !!!!

I do well enough for myself :)

.x.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Lady Julia! I knew you'd like the opening!

[roadbiketraveller]

LOVED IT.

Just happened to be in a cafe last week where there was a wide screen TV showing extreme bike sport. Not sure that my companion shared my enthusiasm!

[bigbeninjax]

Haha....well, I kinda have to agree. When I get on a bike it's for leisure and pleasure, not jumping over, under, around and through obstacles! LOL

[tps607]

I'm sure your companion was so enthralled with your company that the television did not exist....... right?

[larrythelookout]

.at 1.07 cong abbey...havent been all over our lands yet but getting there..

[bigbeninjax]

Larry, I hear the river there has "trout as long as your arm!" ;-)

[larrythelookout]

some fine trout in it alright..ya want to see the one that got away on me.. it was HUGE!!

[tps607]

...and not a single fist fight in the entire video! Ben this is remarkably good....I must simply get to this wonderfully green place and see it for myself. Top Shelf....like the glass you are about to fill for me *****

[tps607]

and because YT is so NOT Irish,I have to split my comment to get it to stick....some great tracks on this video...wow....keyboard pipers rule! And so does Frank! ***** ***** and ***** just because!

[bigbeninjax]

Yes, YT is definitely not as friendly as the Irish....not one of them accused me of a copyright infringement or forced me to write nonsense words before making a comment. They did mention the word "Euro" quite often, tho. 

And, yes, Frank's song really hits home.....

[tps607]

Euro is great if it is coming and not going...my Paypal account is #xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[bigbeninjax]

Yes, coming is always preferred.

[tps607]

increments of 20,please

[bigbeninjax]

Bragger!

[tps607]

you mean "Beggar"

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Tom. The fight scene will be in Part 2.

[tps607]

I am going to get a bigger monitor just to be sure I don't miss a punch or bomb!

[roadbiketraveller]

And I'm going to get a mountain bike.....

[FloresDeLaPrimavera]

I love it!

[dieusourit]

BEN! This is Chuck and Rosa's daughter, Beth. I loved all of the pictures and I adore the video! Someday, when I have the means, I'll have to visit "home" and see the wonderful sights. I'm glad my parents could share the trip with you and Judy. Love to you both, Beth.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Beth, as you can tell we had a wonderful time. No doubt, one day Ireland will call you home, too.

[RedKruzer]

WOW Ben, This is so wonderful.

I came home to Ireland the first time I was there.

Loved your bagpipe and boudran....

great edit...You are what makes Youtube so much fun and interesting...favorited...

Your good friend,

Hy

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks for stopping by, Fearless One!

[RedanWhiteRebel]

Absolutely fantastic

[myjugsarehuge]

Absolutely brilliant video, great editing. I recognised Breens Lobser Bar from when we were down in Castletownbere last year. Where is that panoramic view from 6:02 onwards?

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks much. Good to hear from you again. How's the food at Breen's? It was closed at that time of the day when we were there. That view is of Castletownbere off in the distance. Glad to see they've restored Dunboy Castle, but the additional hotel parts seem a bit out of place. But, I guess it's better than just letting it fall apart.

[irishoforiel]

Beautiful video BigBen! Another fine quality video from a master.One of the most beautiful places on Earth.A land of saints and poets.And from what Ive heard in comments a very polite and friendly people.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Badger Dave. They don't come any better than the Irish folk.

[archtopbrownie]

Amazing sights and sounds Ben. Took me right back. 5*****

[bigbeninjax]

My favorite part, too. I could have sat there for hours. SLIANTE!

[jratt2]

Nice one, Ben. Particularly nice to see Loop Head in there, one of my favourite places...I reckon to cliff fishermen were at Castle Point near Kilkee.

One for the faves, methinks!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, JR. Yes, your recommendation of Loop Head was spot on....I'll never feel the need to go to the "obligatory" Cliffs of Moher again. The experience along the cliffs at Kilkee is far better and only a few miles away....and you can even fish.....if you're brave enough!

[Hamburg4U]

beautiful! 5*

almost beautiful as Germany :D

[carvetop01]

Stunning. Ireland is a beautiful country populated with the most agreeable people. I love the place.

Cheers,

allen

5*****

[bigbeninjax]

Agreed, Allen. Thanks!

[carvetop01]

I lived in Scotland for 15 months. I gotta rank that right up there with Ireland. The Scots are damn fine people as well.

Great music!!

allen

[frangill46]

They say Ireland is a magical place. Even if you only dust off your Irish surname once a year on March 17th, know this. Sometime back a man with your name, your ancestor left Ireland. He brought with him his songs, stories, sorrows, joys and his magic. If you've ever said " Oh I wish I could go", that's the magic calling you home !!!

[sproutcentral]

Very enjoyable Ben.

It certainly is a beautiful country and the music was very uplifting as well.

5*****

Dave.

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Dave.....and no kentishblokes or bendy characters were harmed during the filming of this video!

[Fr3derick]

Beautiful video!!!

Grandma Mary

[pixiehorse]

Wow! awesome! I have been to Ireland in 1983 and 2005! My grandfather did leave as the song goes and the only place I want to visit again is Ireland. Big Ben excellent video you are a talented guy! Thanks so much!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, pixiehorse, glad you enjoyed the vid. It even has pixie-sized horses!

[EdMuirton]

Excellent video and soundtrack! Most enjoyed! Cheers!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Ed, good to hear from you again.

[cattleman6420012000]

Superb video.

[dylanwinter1]

beautiful country, beautiful music, perfectly sliced together - good job

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Dylan, it was a labour of love....

[CDmagz]

I love this video give us a feeling that we are there too. Lovely video!

Thanks love

Goodnight and love from us all

xxxxx

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks, Natasha. Hope your efforts are going well back on your channel.

[BigLoveZone]

Looks and sounds great Max! Wonderful video!

[bigbeninjax]

Thanks again, Joni, and for reminding me of the HD tip.