Should i go to England or Ireland?

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Esther

Have you ever considered going to Northern Ireland? You get the best of both worlds.

Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but in the same island with the Republic of Ireland. You can easily cross over the border and visit Dublin or take a short plane or ferry ride and visit Scotland and England.

Definitely more versatile in terms of touring and the people there are the friendliest ever. Northern Ireland has its fair share of excellent museums, castles, things to do and tourist attractions as well as a string of outdoor activities.

you can have a look here for more info:

http://www.my-secret-northern-ireland.com/index.html

I lived there for 5 years after living in the South of England for 6 years and I would go back to Northern Ireland in a second.

Definitely my choice.

hth

Esther

mike

I recommend Ireland. Me and my brother are looking into a trip to Ireland, possibly moving there for good. It's just the immense amount of culture and history there that draws me to it. I think you should go with whichever has something special in your eyes

munsterman

ye northern ireland is the best bet, three hours by ferry to scotland 3 hours by car to dublin

in response to that engliash 1 up above, theres loads of history if you stay in meath (heritage capital) , 50 miles from dublin you can see newgrange and tara, look them up. If theres any lack ofhistory its because the english destroyed it. and with all due respect if you go to england youll morethan likely get stabbed,

Charlene

Ireland best country ever!!!!!!!!!!

sswannab

I would say Ireland but it is not that rural it has many large cities e.g Dublin which has just as many amenities as any english city people think ireland is very rural and it once was but it isnt really anymore there are many large towns and large cities and the education system is a lot better than the english education system. You recieve a much broader education in Ireland than england

Just read something else there Ireland is a very rich country and has a higher standard of living than england also the people are much friendlier

Orla C

If you're looking for a more rural country, then Ireland. It is very different from England in this regard, much wilder. English cities are bigger, with more amenities, but not necessarily older.

capeverdeirishgirl

omg some wrong things here. dublin receives less rainfall than london so u know this. dublin after london would be the most multi-cultural of the cities in the uk and ireland.

personally even tho i love ireland and wouldnt plan on moving to england, if i was in your position i'd take london over dublin, but thats a pretty extreme contrast. if you let say were told london is not possible then i would most definetly go to dublin to study. people in ireland are less conservative then the english as well.

england is a bit depressing in ways, many cities are very odd like liverpool and birmingham. dublin imo has a much more 'european' flavour about it so to speak.

england generally would have more amenities but the way of life is pretty like that of ireland...i.e the pub or clubbing is the focal point of entertainment.

neither country is what i'd call ''fun'' in the sense a 'chilled' out place like the south of spain or anything but dublin where i live seems great crack in college.

IRISH AND PROUD

ireland all the way! you have a short drive from anywhere to a city or town because the country isn't the biggest! but in the countryside you have loads of green fields and farms! great scenery and great laugh when you go out as we like to call it you will have right craic(crack) so ya will! the weather isn't the greatest but that is easy to live with when you get in on the culture here! the traditional irish pubs!! a must!!

FRANCES J

That's not an easy question to answer - it depends on what you are hoping to get out of your trip. Whichever country you choose will vary greatly from region to region. Ireland is a small country but the north, south, east and west all have different things to offer. If you want to travel around, remember that public transport is practically non-existent in the countryside in Ireland, you will need a car to get around. People in Ireland are generally warm-hearted and friendly and they can be wild and crazy, especially where the drink is concerned! As far as history and culture are concerned, Ireland is less well-organized than England, the historic sites are not as well kept and there are fewer museums, mostly in Dublin. Ireland is historically a poor, rural country and inspite of the Celtic Tiger economy has very poor infrastructure especially in the West, for example there is no railway - only roads which are very congested around the towns and cities.

England, on the other hand, is much more organised (after a fashion!) and you can get around much easier if you don't have a car. The English are often perceived as less friendly than the Irish and colder in personality - but again it depends on what region you are in. Ireland can be expensive and less cosmopolitan (outside Dublin) and is untidy and wild compared to England. There are still a lot of "old fashioned" values held in Ireland which are almost lost in England these days, people are helpful, well-mannered and friendly.

As for the weather - Ireland is much milder and wetter than England.

Both countries would be wonderful for a student exchange and you could easily visit one from the other. It does really depend on what you want from your trip.

Hope this is helpful. I know I've made lots of generalisations about character and so on of the English and Irish but it's just my personal observation.

britishbuilder

Hello Clover_6

If are are going to be part of the foreign exchange program,I would personally say go to England.
I have nothing against the Irish or Ireland, but mainland England will offer you a much wider view of the country, they have many excellent schools and colleges.

Although Ireland is a lovely county, the weather sucks, it has a lot of rain, and hence the reason why the country is so lush and green.

I worked in Southern Ireland for one month during the summer, I thought England had it's fair share of rain, but Ireland was much worse.

London and the southern part of England has so much to offer. and all of my American friends who have been there, all say the same, they had a great time and loved every minute.

Ireland is also a bit more expensive than England for the most part, and it's easy to get bored there, unless you are on a vacation and have time to take in the scenery. The public transportation is also much better than Ireland and buses serve all towns and villages.

You could always take a trip to Ireland from the Welsh coast if you wanted to see part of the country. As a student I would highly recommend London, Brighton in east sussex, Eastbourne in east sussex, These places cater for students, and there is many things to do.

Brighton and Eastbourne are coastal towns, in fact Brighton now has the status of being called a city, it has a major train station, and is approximately 40 mins from London, Eastbourne also has an excellent rail service and is about 90 miles from London.

These places are south of London, and the weather is probably as good as anywhere in the whole country, Eastbourne is known as the sun trap of the south. Although I now life in the US, I am British and have traveled all over England, Wales, Ireland, and some parts of Scotland. The southern region of England offers higer wages if you get any type of work, the towns are clean,safe and cater for the young crowds.

I trust this information shall be of benefit to you, and good luck.

Paul M

P.S. If you would like any more detailed information, please contact me, I will be happy to pass on my knowledge

slipstreamer

England if you want more to do. Ireland is quieter, which might be better for your education. You can always visit one from the other.

I would recommend England, just my opinion. Ireland is very expensive these days. England is also easier to get around as a newcomer. Transport is not as good in Ireland.

Both places have a lot to offer, but the actual education is something to consider as well - what schools would you be attending? Your course of study should determine where you wind up.

Diggs

I've been to England twice and loved it both times that I was there. Never been to Ireland so just from what I know, I would prefer England. I never got bored there. There were many things to do and so many castles to visit and so much to learn about England....

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