Would you rather visit Northern Ireland or the republic of Ireland?

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slipstreamer

The Republic is more set up for tourists, but I have visited Northern Ireland as well and parts were lovely. I like the North as it is less touristy and more of a real place. Not sure actually which I'd choose over the other - but I do like both, and will visit again. Northern Ireland might need to cater a bit more to tourists and make it easier for them - but I liked it just fine.

â˜žH.Potterâ˜œ

I've visited both. I loved Dublin and Kerry, Bray was very old fashioned and sweet. Belfast was very 'cosmopolitan' and the Giants causeway is spectacular. I just loved Ireland!

sistere

Both!!

Princess Paradox

Maybe I shouldn't answer because my family are from the Republic of Ireland but I did used to travel round Ireland a lot when I was kid and I'd have to say that the Republic is nicer for scenery, even though some of the North is nice, you can't beat the Ring of Kerry or the west coast for dramatic scenery. The north is probably cheaper though and I know for a fact that Belfast is way cheaper than Dublin

bluebell

If I were a visitor coming, I'd like to see both. It would be a shame to be so close and leave out either one. I'd want my holiday to include absolutely everything, if possible.

mick49a

I live in Sligo which is 35 miles from the northern Ireland border. I would say visit both sides as the whole of Ireland is a beautiful place. You won't even know you have crossed the border, just the road signs are different. Belfast is a great city to visit. I have seen a lot of changes in northern Ireland in the last few years, and its well worth a visit.

Priscilla Duck

I know you said no one from Ireland but I think Co. Kerry & West Cork in the Republic and Antrim in Northern Ireland are the most beautiful places on the island, so I'd have to say both - it's certainly a small enough island to do a whistle-stop tour of the whole lot on a 2-3 week trip.

Puzzledirishgirl

People are very friendly in N. Ireland but both are lovely.

knobbly

Sorry I'm from Ireland too but...... A train runs from Dublin to Belfast, so if you are visiting why not do both

is mise lisa

sorry i have to answer this even though you said not to but i really like both. I'm from west cork so i'm spoilt down here but i was up in antrim in the summer and i loved it. most people were really nice but there were a few that told us that they didn't want "our type" up there which i found very insulting but i don't think that will stop me going back in the future. There both really lovely places to visit especially kerry and galway. Wicklow is also a very pleasant place to go. And i would recommend west cork for every one else. Well worth a visit if i do say so myself :)

Cat83

Republic of Ireland

Seadhach

The Republic defnitely.
It's a beautiful country and you will have a good time, guaranteed.

I â™¥ Marcus Flutie

Republic of Ireland. I'm very fond of the places further south. Particularly Co. Galway. However, I would like to go to Northern Ireland at one point to visit my family in Derry and the Giant's Causeway.

College Student

i am from cork and i been to the north a few times and its really nice

SFF

The island as a whole is beautiful, both north and south. Every country in the world has sectarianism and hate in some form or other. And Ireland is no different. Well maybe less than that of places like eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the southern states of America.

But in my opinion the area that has the least sectarianism is Donegal. Which is quite funny considering it is the largest border county in the Republic. Now is only my opinion remember.

But visit the south. Or visit the north and south and judge for yourself.

George M

I have stayed in Co Cavan in Eire and travelled up to Eniskillen in the north. It is really staggering when you cross the border to realise that the two countries are really very different - as different as crossing from France to Germany or from the USA to Mexico. Each country has its own individual character - you really need to stop over in each of them to make your own decision.

It is very sad that both of these two countries are so divided on a sectarian basis. My own feeling is that this all starts in childhood, with Catholic kids going to one school and Protestants to a different school. Suppose they were to abolish sectarian schools and integrate children and keep them mixing together as they grow up, would they then, as adults, realise that people are people, regardless of their religious beliefs?

Orla C

I live in the Republic of Ireland and would like to see more of Northern Ireland.

I haven't spent much time there, but the city of Armagh is lovely.

SMILE 2 ME

ireland is ireland................. no border............... brits out

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