Moving to Ireland - Differences Between Ireland and the UK 

You are very welcome to Ireland, we are richer for being able to call you one of us. You have a lot to offer any society with your soft British accent and your expertise in the garden as well as your skill at woodwork and on the internet. You are definitely a welcome addition to Ireland and well done on making your move here a complete success. I'm looking forward to seeing how your future projects turn out like your house and outhouse renovations.

Hello, Mossy-san. I'm Japanese and have been watching your channel for the past few years. Ever since I discovered this channel, you've been my inspiration. Often I feel depressed about my life and cannot help but think it's not worth living, but at those times this channel reminds me that there is a whole different way of living a life. I appreciate that you share all these wonderful clips of your life with us. I am not ready to lead a life like yours yet, but I want to keep going toward it.

I am Irish and live in Ireland . . I lived in the Uk for. number of years . . One of the striking differences between Uk and Ireland is population density . There is a much higher people pressure in the UK . This directly impacts on a sense of tranquility and freedom and a more relaxed feeling overall in Ireland .

I’m an Aussie, who had my first trip to Ireland 8 years ago.. having my first full breakfast in a Kilkenny cafe with my oldest friend… at first I thought I was hearing wrong, no it couldn’t be… 4 Irish gentleman having a cup of tea and every 2nd word was ..feckin.. my friend and I were in tears of laughter, their conversation was colourful and friendly, it was a joy listening to their lovely banter. Made this Aussie woman’s day 😂

We've been in Ireland for a month house hunting. We are currently in a tent near Carlow. We love it here, we love the empty roads and the fact that you have to pull into the shoulder to allow other people to overtake! We have finally managed to buy somewhere, a cottage and three acres near Lisacul. Looking forwards to having a roof again. We love the people.

I thought we painted our houses different colours to help us recognise where we live after a night on the absolute lash? :)

I remember my father when we lived in England painting our home in Chester the brickwork outside. He decided a red color and once finished relaxed on a job well done. At school the neighbours in my class told the rest of the class what happened. It became a mocking point for me and my sisters. Next, the council ordered my father to have the paint stripped off and the walls to be restored to their original color? My mother was a doctor at the time and some of her patients remarked on the abstract look of the home it gave the neighborhood. My father an accountant at the time was in shock at the negative reaction everywhere. Now this was the beginning of the 80's. The rebuff on those living around us towards what my father considered a simple paint job made my irish parents return to ireland. Unbelievable but true fact.

I know all these. and agree. Having moved here from Liverpool 5 years ago myself. I'm living in Kerry. The country is beautiful. The people on a whole are great. I wouldn't move back to England now. Ireland is my home.

Irish green is greener, you're not imagining things. We are from Poland and I have noticed that when you look at the land from the aeroplane the design of the land is different. Irish fields are square-ish...so very much like a patchwork in all shades of grey, but Poland have stripes. Most fields is very long rectangular shape and also colourful, but more golden yellow browns.

Very entertaining. As a Brit who served in NI during the troubles I was ignorant of all things Irish. My experiences sparked something in me and I ended up with a Master's in Irish history and a Gaelgeoir wife. Makes for interesting reunions! I was worried when meeting the wife's family for the first time. Like you, I needn't have worried. The worst I got was a gentle ribbing and the nickname "Tan". They always apoligise profusely when singing rebel songs in the pub. But they do it anyway. 😆

I am from United States, but when I was much, much younger back in 1969, I took a trip to Dublin Ireland. I loved it. I know Dublin isn't the same as it was in 1969, but what my eyes took in was the beautiful greens. When I moved from Minnesota to Oregon, I found a lovely similarity between the greens here than in Dublin. People in Ireland were very friendly and kind.

I'm glad that you like it here Daniel. You are very welcome as are the other British people should they decide to move here.

We are happy to have you here .

The swearing is purely for emphasis. Simple as that. Many Irish find it weird when someone takes offense purely at incorrect use of language. The reason being is that to an Irish person it's more important that one understands what we mean including the expression of feeling along with the vocabulary to convey the intended message. Simply put, every dialogue includes conveyence of the emotional state to better tell the story as we are story tellers....

As an Irishman living in the UK I have always told people the land of Ireland glows with an emerald brilliance, it really does. Also formality is something that goes out the window because we are comfortable with eachother. The roads are so much better then they were 20 or 30 years ago, but bear in mind there are toll roads but they are reasonably priced. I have travelled through rural Ireland by car and driven miles with the only vehicle being a tractor and trailer. Beware of back road pot holes, a nightmare when travelling after dusk, I would recommend using the high beam head light setting when it is safe to do so espeicially with tricky bends. It is my dream to return home one day, I feel homesick most days but the cost of living, healthcare and housing in Ireland is crazy but if you can put up with that you will feel less stressed living there and get to know your neighbours in no time. Sometimes the English trait of being reserved does grind my gears at times, they need to unclench their buttocks and chill out. ALSO ONE MORE THING TO ADD THE IRISH ARE THE BEST STORY TELLERS IN THE UNIVERSE, YOU WILL BE HANGING ON EVERY WORD! NO WONDER WE HAVE PRODUCED SO MUCH AMAZING LITERATURE.

I spend every summer in Ireland (from Canada) and the colorful houses literally light me up. I love them.

I come from Norwich but came to Ireland 45 years ago and live in Waterford and certainly this is my home 👍

I'm Portuguese, living in the US and making plans to go back to Portugal and I'm watching a Brit talk about his life in Ireland. Wonderful stuff, I really enjoy your videos.

Well, I have never been to Ireland myself, but imo the Irish are one of the nicest and most charming people in Europe. Every Irish person I have met felt like an old friend in a very short time.

I visited the western half of Ireland three times during the late 80's and early 90's, and it has always stuck with me. Just a beautiful, amazing place with incredibly friendly, creative, musical people. I'd go back in a heartbeat...

I’m giggling at the swearing!! None of my English mates believed me that swearing was not offensive back home in Northern Ireland 🤣🤣🤣🤬🤣🤣

When I lived in Kerry it was the drinking culture which grabbed me. Not only were children and dogs welcome, it was also very usual to see everyone singing solos. They knew the words to loads of songs - I failed to know any song from beginning to end! And, at the end of the eve, the national anthem - that was a complete surprise. That would never happen in England. Thanks. x

Nice kittens! Deserves a thumbs up.

I moved over from Wales in ‘78 and havent looked back! You are spot on with many of the differences and I would add: the major links with diaspora worldwide - particularly USA, Irish funeral culture, large family sizes and thats without mentioning politics and religion. A grand spot!

Sounds so similar to rural Andalucia where I’ve lived for over 2 decades. That everyone has a piece of land, even if they work in an office. A farming culture is everywhere, as soon as you leave the cities you find people growing their own fruit and veg, rear farm animals and horses. How it’s a verbal culture and there’s absolutely no point emailing or writing. That it’s who you know and if you’re accepted you will be helped massively. That people want to know all about you. And springtime in rural Spain is breathtaking, it never fails to awe me. One massive difference: the weather in Andalucia compared to that of Ireland 😄

Telling their life story ahaha, I'll never forget an old man who stopped a group of us in a park in Dublin, and talked for over 30 mins relentlessly about his life story.

I am from Asturias in the north of Spain and you cannot imagine how similar we are to tne Irish. Even in tne " coursing" thing,jajajaja

I LOVED this video! As an Irish person living in the north west of Ireland I can certainly relate and agree to everything in your list! 👍

I am 15 and am considering moving to Ireland when I’m an adult, to start a market garden. I have family in Kerry and we used to have a family farm there which had to be sold in 1973/74. These videos are all very interesting and informative. Thank you

I spent the last 10 years living in Yorkshire and just moved back home to the West of Ireland with my young son in April after my wife passed away from the pandemic. I found the people in rural England to be just as friendly as those in rural Ireland. The major difference I’ve noticed is the price of almost everything in Ireland is absolutely ridiculous compared to the UK, even giving the exchange rate. Other than that there aren’t major differences between the UK and Ireland, and my Irish friends often grimace when I explain to them that there isn’t very much of a difference at all between them and their British neighbours, despite what they may think.

I live in a completely different culture than UK/Ireland (in Latin America), but once in my previous life I had to work with an Irish guy who was super cool and left on me the best impression re Irish people. I also had the opportunity to work with several guys/girls from the UK and also were very nice. The only complain I could possibly have is with a Scottish guy who was impossible to understand to. His version of english sounded like chinese to me.

Oh dear New Zealanders seem to love the swearing without Offence as well. Mind you my dad was Irish 😎

This was good as a Northern Irishman, living in south-west England, had always considered myself as a brit but wasn’t till I came here, I realised how much of a hybrid I was😂

My Great-grandmother was from Killanin, Galway, very near the coast. My biggest dream is to go to Ireland, and visit her little town and see where my heritage lives on. Being born and raised in Arizona, USA, it's hard to imagine the green and bounteous rain! Beautiful garden you have! Thanks for showing us your beautiful homestead.

Most people I have met from Ireland have been funny & great telling stories about life in general. And they sure know how to have a good time & party ! Cheers *

Lived in Clare for 7 years. I found that everyone I met wanted to know my life story but was very guarded about themselves. Loved our time there but the rain finally wore us down.

You will find coloured houses in places like the Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. You tend not to find them in the UK because we build houses faced with brick. Irish houses tend to be rendered, which lends itself to being painted.

Thank you for this very kind appraisal of Ireland... you should be getting sponsored by Irish Tourism. I've lived here my whole life but want to do the Atlantic Drive again, right now.

Jane here in the Philippines. Your videos are very inspiring. I have bought a 1.2 acre land in the island of Mindoro. I had it planted with lanzones, jackfruit, guyabano, mangosteen, mangoes, citrus fruits, coconuts, bananas, chicos and other fruit bearing trees 15 years ago. Im seriously planning to retire there in the next 2 to 5 years God willing do permaculture, enjoy fresh air and fresh food.

Our channels are completely different, I'm not British, I've never been to Ireland, but youtube suggests at least 6 of your videos under each of mine. And I'm so glad! I'm obsessed with your homestead. Congrats on all the progress so far. Keep up the great work! I would love to volunteer one day. These videos are very helpful.

Glad you are loving Ireland and have made it your home…..I’m a County Antrim man 🇮🇪👌,but love the west of the country more than anywhere else …keep up the good work Englander 👍😜

Haha, yes the cursing is interesting. Although I am dutch, I learnt my English in Ireland, along with its colourful attributes 😂 I only realise how Irish my accent and language use is when I travel.

As a great man once said: "There is no such thing as bad language, only bad use of good language"

Great to see the little gems you've thrown in between the differences. The ducks and garden looks great. The country side looks beautiful. Thanks for spending the time on these videos Daniel.

Is that you singing at the end 😃 loved it really!!! You’re really talented 👏🏻👏🏻Cheers from Switzerland!!

Stumbled across this delightful video by accident and I’m so glad I did. What a charming fellow you are and what a very interesting list. As an Englishman who’s never visited Ireland I had no idea about most of the things you mention. I love your animals and I will light a candle and offer my prayers at Mass for you. May you be blessed in all that you do.

Where i live, Portugal, the spring also has that "wild and untamed quality" you mentioned, maybe its cause of being next to the atlantic Ocean. Spring feels fresh wild and vibrant! Thanks for the tip about visiting Ireland, its one of my next destinations!

I'm originally from Newfoundland, (East coast of Canada)...I can see many similarities between the Irish culture and NFLD. While the original ancestors are Irish, Scottish and French there seems to be a very strong Irish influence. When describing the colors of the homes, it's exactly that way in NFLD. When visiting NFLD, you aren't a stranger, you are treated as family. The very chatty ones will tell you their life story ( swearing included lol) if you are willing to listen :)....it's a way of life built on hardships and perseverance. I moved away 38 yrs ago and while we all think the grass is greener on the other side, you helped remind me that I miss that way of life sometimes. I love your videos, keep them coming please :)

My heart is in Ireland, too. But Daniel, if you're honest, you know exactly why the Irish curse so much - It is because it is FECKIN' LASHING.

My family is Irish Italian. We say "I love you" loudly, offensively (for some)and always with a wink! Pearl clutchers need not apply! Love to all the kittens 😸

Your humour always has me chuckling away. Thank you 😀

I would love to see that shimmer one day, have wanted to go to Ireland and do my family history . Hearing about the locals , the swearing, the friendliness sounds like here in Tasmania. The swearing is to emphasize, in Tassie that is, but we are all mostly irish convict stock here, haha. A very f...... joyful video you have just shared, cheers, all the luck of the irish to you! 🍀

Benbulben always seems to be breathing to me. Makes me gasp, each time I visit.

I'm English and I married an Irish Man - I have learnt a few swear words along the way I can tell you...hahaha!!

Thank you, thank you! Your finale made me laugh, on a day when laughter was def needed.

The shimmer is from the sky, the sun shining through the clouds. I love the ever changing skies here. Personally, I hate to wake up every morning to see a bright blue sky and no clouds. Artists are drawn here because of that light. Loved your description of summer turning to winter with the big storm that blows every single leaf off the trees. That’s exactly it. I moved here from the UK in 1985. I was shocked that even the most respectable people in my village said feck. I didn’t like the brightly coloured houses then but now I crave that colour in the grey winter.

I would say this is more of a Connacht specific review. In the SW while the towns are still smaller than the UK we still have motorways, cats eyes and the land is better so we have woodland and proper autumns. The soils is acidic and boggy in Connacht so woodlands tend to be conifer plantations. But fuck it you are mostly right

The unanswered emails to professionals/service providers/tradesmen is so true! Many have fantastic websites and go all out on social media, but most never respond to emails. It's not a case of ignoring them or bad manners, just a culture of "who has time for that stuff, ring me if you want me!"

One of the reasons you may find a fair few donkeys, is they make very good guard animals against predators. If you ever see a fox kicked by a donkey you will understand how effective they can be.

Thank you. I was interested as an Irish person to come across your presentation. Your observations and insights are very well observed and fair. All the best for your life here in Ireland

Hi, love your videos, they're fuckin great! Spring is definitely the most beautiful season here, hope you live here happily for many years to come, we need more like you.

The photos of the countryside look very like the Isle of Man, including the gorse. The best bit is that we don't have any cities. Unfortunately the cost of living here is really high too. However, the only place other than here that I'd even consider living in is Ireland.

Great video! How beautiful your garden is looking. Love the drone footage of your farm at the end, gives a better sense of your place and the beautiful surroundings. The clips of the animals in between the points I really loved, I think you should make that a video staple. Pats to Moss!

I moved from UK in May 2020, not the best of times to move but we finally made it. We live in rural Galway which at our ages and degree of disability is probably not too good due to lack of public transport. However, we are very happy here and seem to be well accepted to the extent that a volunteer at the day centre asked if we would mind him reading aloud a book about landlord atrocities in the 19th century.

Spot on! You always paint Ireland in a very positive mode and as an Irish person I agree it's very expensive! For those who don't like rain the sunny South East is the place to go, I however love the wild West, in particular North leitrim with its wild rugged mountains where my neighbours 2km away moved over from Brighton 30 years ago to their own mossy bottom!

Enjoyed this very much, most informative.😀

Thank you for this lovely little chat. It seems to me that you have a writer’s voice. I enjoy the way you carefully consider your thoughts and phrasing, not to mention the beautiful productive garden in the background. All the best. From Melbourne, Australia.

One of the many things that I really like and appreciate about your channel is the fact that you speak intelligently without the need to use vulgar, meaningless ‘words’ for absolutely everything‼️. You have a vocabulary that uses real words‼️. Thank you‼️. I love your channel, and following the amazing progress on your land‼️. ❤️

Your video really put a smile on my face. I love how you recognize how the Irish really do take pride, and put effort into their wit and humour, which does explain the casual cursing 😂. As an Irish person I hope you always feel welcome in our community. I love the kittens too!

I just love this guy so much passion for a better more fruitful life, Simply Wonderful 👏😇

So many things are similar here in Spain! Like the swearing, the way people are so verbal... The move from seasons... The Irish landscape looks so beautiful, and for what I see, it may be similar to the north of Spain... Enjoy life at its fullest there!

Loved waking up to see this video and the song.

That song at the end, absolutely adorable!!! =D

Everything looks so alive! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been offended by the f word either, but I like it when people use vocabulary to express themselves clearly. I greatly appreciate words and the feelings and ideas they express to connect us all to the human experience., F-ing included. I appreciate the way you express yourself and like listening to you. I love seeing your garden and animals. I would enjoy meeting some of your volunteers if they were in agreement.

I absolutely love this video. I love Ireland, the Irish, the land, the crack and Father Ted. Thank You.

When my neighbour learned that my house will be rendered baby blue she was mortified. She did her best to discourage me by saying it looks in keeping with the street :) alas it is baby blue. I just love the colour.

Always welcome our British cousins here , we have differences for sure but I feel we have more in common than divids us , live in England liked it at that time but so glad I live in My native country

Hi Mossy, the weather in the West of Ireland is very different to that in the East. It is significantly wetter in the West and as you go inland and there are more trees, you have the most amazing autumns. This autumn in Dublin has been spectacular.

This is sweet and heartwarming.. thank u for speaking so beautifully about my homeland 💝💝

From California and so nice to know there are still places like the Ireland you describe. Seems hard to imagine only 5 million on the entire island.

I enjoy the insight of life in other countries. I won't be traveling in this lifetime, so thank you for sharing your part of the world💞.

We have rows of brightly coloured houses here in Bristol, in the UK. It's a lovely sight from the harbour

Painting cottages bright colours is a wonderful visible example of how individuality can enrich a community, when the individuality is an expression of the spirit and not the ego.

Great video, and I must say, what a lovely backdrop you've got! Looks very Renaissance :)

Great video! LOVE THE KITTENS!!! Your garden looks incredible...enough greens to feed an army. As always you are so much fun to listen to, it's probably that British thing! 😁

Top man living your own life and inspiring others 👌👌from West Yorkshire

Hello there in Mossy Bottom, great video as always. We actually get a beautiful autumn with wonderful colour changes over here on the East coast of Ireland. Think it may just be in the wild wonderful windswept west.

Awesome and very educational ! Loved this! The swearing 🤣😂

I couldn’t agree more with all your points, especially the one about that special green tone (so lively). I lived in Ireland for a whole year, but I have lived in the UK for almost nine so far. As a Spanish migrant, the biggest difference I personally found between both countries was that I never felt like a foreigner in Ireland. The locals were very welcoming since the beginning. I would still be there if the UK didn’t offer more job opportunities.

I visited Ireland one spring for a little over a week. We went from Dublin, drove south, then west, then north to Galway, and back to Dublin. I made sure to pack plenty of rain gear. It rained, more of a misting, one evening in Galway and that was it for our entire visit. I was both thankful and somewhat disappointed. It is definitely a unique green. It might have something to do with the air that seemed just a bit clearer.

Thanks so much for this video and great timing as my family and I are heading to Ireland this week!

love a good ol mossy bottom video #MossyBottomVideo

Ireland landscape looks so mesmerising. I would like to visit someday. By the way your kitties are absolutely cute! 😍

Just 🧡 the Pollinator Garden

I concur with the top 10 having moved here to west ireland from the uk a few years ago. Thanks for the videos neighbour!

I know that shimmer, I always find at autumn time the grass takes on a particular green,almost vivid from the light changing

Those kittens are adorable!

Well done Daniel 🙂

Another great view, thank you , I'm a Londoner who's now lived on County Down for 12-13 years ....love it 😀

One of the favourite pass times of an Irish person is to out with people verbally, it also increases your social credit, if you get a good one on a lad, you never forget it