@@ArgeyTMAussies and kiwis r the best in the world . Chill and funny . I’m from Belfast Ireland I lived in Perth back in 2008-2014 . Best time of my life . I worked on the construction sites and made life long friends 🫡👍
I'm an Italian, spent in Ireland 2 years of my life. Worked in the Square in Tallaght and boxed for Crumlin boxing club. I currently live in Australia and I can tell a guy from Crumlin or Ballyfermot or one from the posh areas instead straight away. Tough people and tough areas, I remember every night the way they were looking at me ( i look latino of course ) while I was walking to the bus stop on Walkingstown Road. Loved my time there, met amazing people. when I went to Belfast I felt exactly the same way you did when you had goosebumps. As I come from a town in southern Italy full of Mafia gangs and shoting wars, I can understand 100% what you meant by trauma, and in Belfast you can really breathe that vibe, unreal. Fantastic video my man ❤ 💪
Hey Spanian I'm an Englishman working and living in Sydney, 2 years ago I flew back to England to visit my family and decided to visit Ireland for 3 days with my folks we stayed in Cork (which I would recommend) then I hired a car and drove to Limerick without any biased influences towards the place and we all absolutely loved it! I don't have family history from there but I had a strange urge/feeling to visit! So glad I did! Loved your whole family heritage video it was so intriguing thanks pal 🤙
The book *_Angela’s Ashes_* helps gain some insight into the Irish plight (in Ireland & Brooklyn in the 1920’s.) It’s written by Frank McCourt who was half Irish and half Scottish and is poignant memoir of poverty, resilience, and hope.
What a series, what a journey! I know you feel disappointed that you didn’t have a specific house to visit in Limerick but think of it this way, you actually connected with the “path” of further generations back. The Fitzgeralds were so powerful and influential they would have travelled, lead and fought on all the streets you explored. That’s more priceless than a single building would have been.
You know, I think I know why I like your videos so much. You're just so genuine with everyone you meet - even when the people are being weird and awkward af. So good to see you doing so well.
You only seen a small section of Belfast City, the Shankill Rd side ( Protestant = Union Jack etc flags ). The other side, which you don't manage to see, would be Catholic ( Falls Rd side = Ireland flags, Irish Tri-Colour ) I was born and raised in Belfast and now living in Newcastle NSW. Happy to clarify any questions mate. It's not easy to understand, it can get complicated but you got most of it sorta right. Love the football top you decided to get ☘️🍻.. The two kids who came up to you said " hope you don't think we were chasing you for something else". In other words "we weren't following you to rob you" lol... Miss that accent. Loved hearing it again, but it's rough as guts as you would say 😂.
Had not heard of you before this vlog but truly appreciate your honesty and fairness here. Thanks for bringing awareness to the neglect of Dublin city centre and for getting Irish people to pay attention to it again.
Doin' DOIN' LAD, 3hrs of my day spent with my BEST ONLINE STREAMER FRIEND and grateful that we had the chance to share this 4prt series with ya LAD! THANK YOU for making hard days better with your jokes and humor SPANIAN. Looking forward to MORE ADVENTURES with ya and hoping to meet ya in person to share how YOUR LIFE STORY changed a TROUBLED YOUNG ADULT like me FOR THE BETTER. Appreciate ya's AND your FAN BASE LAD. Blessings to you and everyone reading this message. 🔥FROM FIJI🇫🇯
Probably my favourite videos of yours so far brother. As a kiwi living in Sydney with irish heritage I've been looking forward to part 4. Keep it up bro
Wow! Limerick city is so beautiful as a New Yorker I can see now why the rest of Ireland told me 2 not visit Limerick cos it's clear the rest of Ireland is just jealous of the beautiful city and its amazing vibe wow! Just wow what a stunning city ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤
History is shaped by a mix of perspectives and viewpoints, and I really admire how Spanian navigates these layers using his personal journey as a guide. His insights are authentic and entertaining. Keep growing OGGGG!!
Honestly what a series this was from start to the very end!! It was such an amazing watch, seeing you go from Syndey all the way across the world back to your roots and finding more bout your background. Had the same feeling when my partner and were in Italy, man I could just see how much she looked like the locals was hectic, discovered so much. If anyone is lucky enough to do this for themselves, highly recommend such an unreal feeling.
He wrote Dublin off as a dump without really seeing or doing anything in it. Thinks Belfast is the epitome of Irish cities when it is actually laid out in line with British design. Comparing Dublin to Paris is pretty mad too.
Spanian you’re an absolute legend ! Hubby and I loved your journey. We too had a tear in our eyes at times. Your content is mad! So glad that you got to visit where your roots are from. Thankyou for sharing your journey. As I said you’re a legend !!!
Thank you so much Spanian from one Limerick person to another! You’ve done more in this one amazing video of our beautiful and ancient Limerick city and hopefully your subscribers, fans and regular tourists who may now consider including Limerick city as a holiday destination when they come to Ireland. Only found your channel after you had been to Limerick but hoping you’ll return some day soon to delve into your grandfathers history more. If you had your dna done you could find relations in Limerick still! Love knowing I’ve another Limerick legend to add to the long list of famous and infamous from Limerick!! 👽☘️☠️
Honestly lad catching up to the series but genuinely never expect this kinda side from u the whole journey of u retracing the steps is next level obviously ur getting it all figured out and im glad to see keep on lad
I only just discovered this guy And I must say his videos are truly epic I have only watched this last 4 videos of his tracing his heritage across the 4 countries of Spain , Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland When I started to watch I was not expecting them to be truly epic in their scales I have never spend 12 hour watching videos from a new content provider to me but Antony makes us feel like he is with us His honesty is real there is nothing fake here His love of the perfect kebab He says it how he sees it and his attention to detail of brining us along for the journey every step of the way is why people wanting to follow up video after video There is are some people who typical 30 min videos and then there is Antony lee’s who makes epic lord of the ring style 3 hour adventure Well done Spanian I can’t wait to see your next upload From Malcolm in Ireland 🇮🇪
Welcome home brothe a million struggles and a thousand love stories got you here and there is no doubt that her pain and tears are in your heart.God speed and God bless you on journey and understanding of who and what you are.🙏🇮🇪❤️
It is the centre of the city too, he's literally just off the city's main street. I live in Dublin but we have to acknowledge that the north inner city is a bit grimier than most capital city centres
Hello cousin! I'm Limerick Fitzgerald and i can tell you that you weren't far from family members in this video. Its crazy because im always watching your videos with my girfriend and shes constantly saying how similar we are, so you being Fitzgerald or just Fitz as they'd say in Limerick explains a lot. You also have family two minutes away from where you were in Belfast too! As that's where both myself and my parents now live. You were surrounded by us. Still to this day the Fitzgerald family are well know and respected in Limerick. If you're ever coming back around these parts I'd be more than happy to show you both more of Belfast and Limerick. Small world, god bless you cousin. Keep doing your thing. Up the Fitz's!
The highrise at -2:12:31 (Divis flats) was an IRA stronghold during The Troubles but has since been knocked down and rebuilt. There's a huge amount of history in those flats alone but you were right to say about the trauma of that area. Love the video as always and glad you got to see my city.
Welcome to Limerick! The term "Stab City" was coined by the Dublin media in the early 00's. Limerick is no longer like this but a beautiful little city. Enjoy your stay here!
That's a fact but as you've seen he didn't feel that Limerick was a little city but instead he felt it was nicer than Dublin and it was a big city to him and he's the man he should know.
Limerick was called Stab city in the 1980s owing to a number of feuds and violent incidents. There was one more period of violence at the turn of the millennium but the violence in Limerick is nearly always contained amongst those involved, it's not dangerous for people not directly involved.
I got goosebumps when you said you could feel the energy there in belfast and finally said "trauma". exactly that, you can tell something grave happened there and it influences every part of the culture truly.
To me the Irish and the Polish seem similar as a people. Both are no nonsense, hard drinking-hard fighting folks who have always had to defend their land against their neighbors; the English and the Germans, respectively.
Watched all your videos, but these were the best yet; so interesting and great to watch. Don't stop what you are doing! Thanks Anios from Manchester, UK.
Heaps sad this series is over, what a journey brother, you make your videos feel like your talking to a family very honest very real and very open, true, thanks spanian
@@f.dmcintyre4666 Still is, if you have Irish parents or grandparents then you can apply for dual nationality (EU passport). Need to do the paper trail though takes about 18 months.
@@f.dmcintyre4666 A lot of us Irish decedents were spread all of the world. Ironically the most closest (generationally) can often be found in the UK. If you are expecting some kind of stamp of approval from someone for being a decedent, it will be a long wait. Culture where you grew up is everything.
I'm sad that this series has to end but I have enjoyed watching your journey with you along the way as you find your heritage. Thanks for sharing this amazing trip of a lifetime with all of us and making these memories with us as well ❤️❤️. Truly amazing and totally entertaining best content I have watched in ages spanian.
Im disappointed with his Dublin trip , he’s literally landed on Talbot street , The worst street in the city , worst hotel Full of piss & junkies He never seen any part of south Dublin
When I was younger I remember seeing a video of (one of) the last car bombs detonating on a busy Belfast street. A young dad and his 5 or 6 yo little kid just missed the explosion and being far enough away I’m pretty sure they were ok. *Just because a war is won doesn’t mean a mindset has been changed.*
Walking through my city. Man I love listening to you feel as if I know you. I love you surprising your beautiful wife with her car, your connection you both have. Hope you bought a Celtic top going to Ireland 😂 plus better team. I love how you told your connection with that one person and missing your wife. Amazing that your seeing your son and doing so well. Proud of beating the system and after the trauma you have been through how clever you are and the difference you make with your positive fun vlogs . Top spanian 💪
Mondays are my days off and i've been looking forward to watching this! What a great video. Loved your korero/talk at the end of this vlog. Very important. Thank you, for sharing your journey with us all. My dad was born in Italy, mother from NZ- not been to Italy before. Always felt like i never fit in anywhere and am 32 now. Perhaps that feeling will disperse after a trip to discover my roots. Thanks again for another great video :)
Hey Brotha Spanian you gotta come check out Liverpool, around 75% of people from Liverpool/Scouser’s have Irish ancestery, Liverpool is a place the unquie unto its self Bro, your always welcome to my city & Ill show ya the real spots where Scouser dwell not just the “the toursit spots” 👊🏼
@sidney_poitier1 No that's not obvious. That's not even evident in the comment I read. He mentioned close Irish ties, which I would expect from a scouser, but he only mentioned the ancestor from Limerick. That's likely because the video focused on Limerick. There's no reason not to think he might have other sides of the family with more recent connections to other parts of Ireland.
Been watching your stuff for a while now- you really got me when you said "I love my life" .....I doubt many people can say that about their lives. Wow. Wonderful.
Stop the lights how stunning is Limerick city man 😮 never know it was this beautiful or that big mad beautiful gerogain city 🎉 can't wait 2 go and see this city now what a vibe what a city my brother 💯
You’re absolutely right about Limerick - beautiful city with history, culture, sportsmen and women - a people connected. Don’t know how much more time do us Irish have left as a welcoming and caring people when our own government are knowingly pitting us against each other and completely changing the culture we are so famous for! We have to change the referendum that sanctioned a new pact on migration and asylum allowing undocumented young men into Dublin City who have increased crime by 25%. Irish people emigrated for generations but we never expected hands ours - we slept on friends sofas and worked, contributing financially. We didn’t expect handouts. I have empathy for true asylum seekers but these men dispose of their ID on the way here, flushing them down toilets etc - and it’s not their fault - it’s 100% our governments fault and we’re all going to pay the price if we don’t collectively do something! Historically we’ve been asked to vote on issues that seriously affect us - what they’re doing is destroying our country - and they’re supposed to be FOR the people!! Phew.. sorry for the rant - great video!☘️☠️👽
Congratulations, what a journey. I love your passion and I would rather watch your vlogs, they are much better than documentaries that only show one the popular sites. So what next, it’s difficult to imagine that you could get any more entertaining and yet you will I’m sure of that. A brilliant job, thank you so much.
This series was so interesting. It's inspired me to look into the history of my family because I didn't even know where my grandparents are from. Keep it up anyos!
Most Americans past the second generation have no idea (apart from possibly the city) the specifics of their ancestors history. I’m Scottish & Polish on my mother’s side and Italian and German on my father’s. A cousin did a genealogical search of our surname and it apparently derives from “Boniface” who was the saint responsible for bringing Christianity to Germany & parts of northern Europe. I was suspicious of her findings but my own search corroborated those same facts (right down to the family crest.) Kinda crazy!
It was a good series! Well done on discovering where you come from. During the series, I also enjoyed snippets of 1. Kebabs tried in different countries 2. More hood content 3. How often you are recognised - testament of you and your teams hard work. Great combination relevant to your vibe. Enjoy it and have a great life 😊
Spanian, I can feel and understand what you are saying. You only need to look at our wife's connections and how they keep and maintain their culture. I am Maori and we connect to your wife's whanau in some way because of the great migration where our waka sailed the great oceans and each waka ended up at different lands well before it was colonized before the pakeha/palangi came ashore. I would love to invite you to our marae just so you can see how our culture maintains their roots. We can be anywhere in the world but we can quite honestly say that we have a place call home. Your wife would probably have the same concept from her village. I just want to say that "it takes a village to raise a child" and that's how we Maori do it in New Zealand. I'm 67yrs old and I love watching out for your videos. You so remind me of my nephew Manaia. Love to meet you one day, hopefully on my marae. (Turangawaewae)
When I was in Europe surveying a particular area from a high vista I remember thinking the same thing Spanian expressed in words; how hundreds of years ago my ancestors looked over these same lands! Also, that they must’ve been strong and that their strength still lives in me, surviving today’s “modern disasters;” HIV, Covid, Y2K, 9/11, etc the way they survived the “Black Plague” when more than half of Europe was wiped out.
The one iv been waiting for 👌 im Irish and in Perth 10yrs now , watch every single one of ur episodes and this is the one im looking forward to 👌 , 3hr episode, love it , 1hr 52m in , that blonde woman who serves you the desert is Ben Williams mam , he’s a Dj and now boxing for miss fits , good young little fella with a head on his shoulders
@@lauramichelle1767 never miss it tbh , I miss family but I just bring them out here and they get a nice long holiday , iv built a house , got kids here , this is my home now , I wouldn’t be like this or be the person I am today if I stayed at home so it’s changed my life also for the better
It doesn't matter where Spanian travels to in the World the love for this guy that came from tough beginnings to where he is today you have to admire and respect, surely. As a female and mother to my now only Son that's 20yrs old and achieving everything in life he sets out to do makes me so proud. Never forget I grew up 20mins from London UK had the same life, arrested alot in my teen's for Drugs served my first prison sentence in Holloway London UK 1998 (4 times) my last in 2001/2 and finally realised there is an amazing world and I'm missing so much.Turn 50yrs old in 3wks and life is short don't waste it, it goes by so fast and blink you've missed it for stupid reckless B.S. love you all and Spanian thank you.
Never really had a means to connect to my Irish heritage, sounds strange but this video helped to fill a hole in my family lineage that I’ve lost my connection to. Big ups, meant a lot
One of my best mates coming up in Brooklyn was Irish. He tried to convince me to go to Australia (Victoria, Melbourne) with him when we were 18. I’d just entered university and told him I’d join him. Time passed and that never happened. I recently met the head of one of the Melbourne police parishes in a local pub here in NYC and he said he’d enter my friend’s name in the Aussie database… Unfortunately there are literally thousands of “Freddy Smiths” living in Australia! 😂
What in the fuck is wrong with our governments? They really think it's a good idea to replace the locals witha bunch of immigrants who can't speak english and came here to steal the taxpayer money? I really don't get it. Should all white people just move to the countries these people are fleeing to and ask their government for money and housing?
@@LaughingMan44 I don't agree Dublin has some stunning areas in the city centre and its got some superb buildings that could match Paris or London like the bank of Ireland building.
Completely loved this series and the fact that you actually take us into your life and we get to travel around with you like we’re all hanging out with you and your not just making up crap to try to get followers I feel like we are just coming along with you doing your real life stuff instead of made up crap ❤
Anos got me sayin doin’ over here in 🇨🇦 Canada bro. Spanios def one the best on RUclips. One of the few I can watch the whole video and be entertained and not click off
It's so refreshing to see someone who has been effected by the history of the country see it as he begins to try and understand it I didn't see this in history class never will it's mad
I was born in 82, and fondly remember going to Dublin for the day on the train, from Carlow. It was bustling with markets and locals. It was dirty, but was pouring with character. So I can just imagine how magical Dublin was, as its described in "The rare auld times"
Heroin sent Dublin down the wrong path. Mass unchecked immigration is more than the Rare Ould Times can handle. The incomers have zero regard for Irish culture and are simply drawn by easy government money. I’m also from provincial Ireland with fond childhood memories of visiting Dublin in the 80s.
This was a mean journey from day one when you started from Sydney to Galicia Spain to Haarlem Netherlands,UK and the final limerick Ireland this was Awesome just for you getting closure and the feel where your family comes from the heritage I was invested watchin I couldn't wait for the next parts then when I got a notification the funny thing was was the opening of 2nd spanian Kebabs I was like I was Sad you didn't complete your mission I thought you got kicked out of one of the countries from giving them my head butt in a head kick 😂😂😂😂😂 who wants the 3rd part came out was like no still journey it was the best and also good learning experience cos I've heard some of the places but never actually seen it plus my teacher from high School he's a Fitzgerald from Ireland and he's always talking about his home Town & country and I think he's still teaching Mt Roskill Grammar Auckland New Zealand best teacher and he's always been talking about the wall and war family went through beautiful journey once again keep it up I like how you freestyle your vlogs and you make it interesting even though you're doing spanian eats you're still teaching history at the same time that's what I like keep some minds and absorbing information
I respect you for speaking your mind on Dublin and not mincing your words. It is not a good representation of Ireland as the capital and as someone who lived there for nearly 20 years I would agree with you. The city centre and in particular the areas you walked are rough and on the point of dereliction in parts. It’s not good enough for a country that is placed so high on many indexes of most desirable places to live.
Wow!! Loved the whole series Anios! Thanks for sharing. You might as well do a historic story telling series of Australia now! Many of the original Irish people to land in Australia were brought over as convicts (of the English). Explains some of the "larrikin" mannerisms of Aussies today!
I just watched all 4 parts fascinating video, your entire background step by step, we should all do the walk, reality is that we are all mixed, thank you for sharing, you are unique man, cheers 🍻 from New York US
The reason you see a lot of Scottish flags is from the Ulster province under britain it was colonised by scottish migrants to replace the mainly Roman Catholic population there as the fields in ireland were very valuable to feeding their other colonial ventures. Same as what happened in Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar etc etc
@@Pete_YT The North East of Ireland was part of the DalRiata Kingdom, long before the English arrived. Before there were roads, there were boats and the Scotland was more accessible to the Antrim Coast than Dublin, for example. A Gaelic speaking heritage exists there for many many centuries. Look at the history (and massacres) of Rathlin Island, for a microcosmic look at the overall history of the area. Fun fact, Ulster was "planted" with English speaking settlers because it was always the most opposed to English rule, the most difficult to manage for the English, and the most determined to preserve a Gaelic heritage. To me, even though it is officially part of the UK, the Antrim coast is still more "Irish" than Dublin ever was. The Scotti people migrated from what is now Ireland, hence giving Scotland the name it has today. The links between the North of Ireland and Scotland have always been there and the people are often very similar. I am one of them and consider myself totally Irish, but my culture is different to someone in Cork for example. I lived and worked in Cork for a few years and was often asked, by people who had known me for a while, what part of Scotland I was from. That was a bit irritating to be honest.
You forgot to mention that it was Scottish protestants that were sent there to colonise and to stop the ulster province because that was the province of Ireland that was most resistant against British rule
You're absolutely bang on about Belfast being a traumatised city. My mum and her giant catholic family left when she was a kid to Melbourne. I'm not gonna go into details, but my mum clearly has a personality disorder and trauma that she deals with (not that she would admit it) I haven't spoken to her in over 8 years because I can't handle her or her family anymore. It's sad but deep down I'm a lot happier not being around such a broken person. It's been a long process to realise what happened to her, but me as well dealing with her shit. ANYWAY, thanks for the amazing vid anos
Thanks for the advice from both of you. Not all of us come from unconditional love, some of us come from pain. It's her way or the hard way. I'm not prepared to throw away my mental health by having her in my life
Still don’t believe her. It was a civil case not a criminal case. You can’t trust a woman that leaves her husband and kids at home to go party with a famous man in secret. All the while cctv showing her being all over him smiling after the “Assault”. There’s a reason it was a civil case, easy payday imo.
Spanian's descriptive words about Belfast (trauma, sad, etc) aren't too far off and it's easy to see what he's getting at. Belfast carries the weight of history, where echoes of conflict linger in its murals and architecture, yet these elements coexist with a deep sense of renewal and hope. The remnants of that era can evoke feelings of heaviness or unease which is what he was probs referring to. The streets just have this industrial texture and grittiness to them. Idk if this comment is cringe and who gives a fuck what some random youtube commenter thinks lol
I was born in northern germany, frisia near the north sea. Frisia extends from Holland through to parts of Germany. It is all viking country. I am also a quarter dutch and now live in Australia near Adelaide. So we have a fair bit in common in terms of our heritage. I love genealogy and tracing my roots and history. Its fascinating stuff what you can find out if you dedicate time and study and explore. Love your latest vids mate!
dude you stayed on Talbot street, which is the absolute worst street in Dublin, not a week goes by without Talbot St being in the news for some robbery or stabbing or some other shenanigans, its very central too so that's why it was so expensive, jump in a taxi and travel 5 or 10 minutes in any direction and you'll be in a nicer area with possibly better cheaper accommodation too
I have tears bro. My family is from belgium and i waited to learn and my grandparent's passed awzy, im feeling upset as they bought me up.cant talk anymore. Luv ya bro , you mean so much x
A big thx to u spanian can't believe u took the time to talk to me and my son u r a truly awesome lad.thx Peter.
Oh, wow! Peter so that's you and your son in Limerick wow! that's gas glad you got to meet him and in my grandma's city of Limerick.
Legend for taking your son down to meet him in person, good dad.
@@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon tha me uncle😂
@@karen220485 hes a good man
Im kiwi born Samoan raised by a wallaby
I chuckled when you called the troubles the dramas 😂 I think I’m gonna adopt that!
I’m actually really touched by how much you liked Belfast! It’s a great vibe! I love living here. You’re welcome back any time!! ❤️
@@ArgeyTMAussies and kiwis r the best in the world . Chill and funny . I’m from Belfast Ireland I lived in Perth back in 2008-2014 . Best time of my life . I worked on the construction sites and made life long friends 🫡👍
"Zoom into that castle editor"..
*absolutely nothing happens*
😂😂 that fucking sent me
I'm an Italian, spent in Ireland 2 years of my life. Worked in the Square in Tallaght and boxed for Crumlin boxing club. I currently live in Australia and I can tell a guy from Crumlin or Ballyfermot or one from the posh areas instead straight away. Tough people and tough areas, I remember every night the way they were looking at me ( i look latino of course ) while I was walking to the bus stop on Walkingstown Road. Loved my time there, met amazing people. when I went to Belfast I felt exactly the same way you did when you had goosebumps. As I come from a town in southern Italy full of Mafia gangs and shoting wars, I can understand 100% what you meant by trauma, and in Belfast you can really breathe that vibe, unreal.
Fantastic video my man ❤ 💪
Yup Tallaght 🦾
Hey Spanian I'm an Englishman working and living in Sydney, 2 years ago I flew back to England to visit my family and decided to visit Ireland for 3 days with my folks we stayed in Cork (which I would recommend) then I hired a car and drove to Limerick without any biased influences towards the place and we all absolutely loved it! I don't have family history from there but I had a strange urge/feeling to visit! So glad I did! Loved your whole family heritage video it was so intriguing thanks pal 🤙
This is the best content .
You need to do this kind of travel stuff everywhere.
Please don't stop travelling and exploring.
So good
The book *_Angela’s Ashes_* helps gain some insight into the Irish plight (in Ireland & Brooklyn in the 1920’s.) It’s written by Frank McCourt who was half Irish and half Scottish and is poignant memoir of poverty, resilience, and hope.
What a series, what a journey! I know you feel disappointed that you didn’t have a specific house to visit in Limerick but think of it this way, you actually connected with the “path” of further generations back. The Fitzgeralds were so powerful and influential they would have travelled, lead and fought on all the streets you explored. That’s more priceless than a single building would have been.
You know, I think I know why I like your videos so much. You're just so genuine with everyone you meet - even when the people are being weird and awkward af. So good to see you doing so well.
Fitzgerald, that's why you love great churches and buildings🎉
You only seen a small section of Belfast City, the Shankill Rd side ( Protestant = Union Jack etc flags ). The other side, which you don't manage to see, would be Catholic ( Falls Rd side = Ireland flags, Irish Tri-Colour )
I was born and raised in Belfast and now living in Newcastle NSW. Happy to clarify any questions mate. It's not easy to understand, it can get complicated but you got most of it sorta right.
Love the football top you decided to get ☘️🍻..
The two kids who came up to you said " hope you don't think we were chasing you for something else". In other words "we weren't following you to rob you" lol... Miss that accent. Loved hearing it again, but it's rough as guts as you would say 😂.
Had not heard of you before this vlog but truly appreciate your honesty and fairness here. Thanks for bringing awareness to the neglect of Dublin city centre and for getting Irish people to pay attention to it again.
Doin' DOIN' LAD, 3hrs of my day spent with my BEST ONLINE STREAMER FRIEND and grateful that we had the chance to share this 4prt series with ya LAD!
THANK YOU for making hard days better with your jokes and humor SPANIAN.
Looking forward to MORE ADVENTURES with ya and hoping to meet ya in person to share how YOUR LIFE STORY changed a TROUBLED YOUNG ADULT like me FOR THE BETTER.
Appreciate ya's AND your FAN BASE LAD.
Blessings to you and everyone reading this message. 🔥FROM FIJI🇫🇯
Probably my favourite videos of yours so far brother. As a kiwi living in Sydney with irish heritage I've been looking forward to part 4. Keep it up bro
Sad the 4 part series is coming to an end. Thoroughly enjoyed the last 3 and keen for this to drop. Blocked off 3 hours of my day 😂
For real, wonder what he has planned for his next escapades, don’t touch me
His best vids to date for me
Can channel members only comment?
You never went to the limerick hoods
Wow! Limerick city is so beautiful as a New Yorker I can see now why the rest of Ireland told me 2 not visit Limerick cos it's clear the rest of Ireland is just jealous of the beautiful city and its amazing vibe wow! Just wow what a stunning city ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤
History is shaped by a mix of perspectives and viewpoints, and I really admire how Spanian navigates these layers using his personal journey as a guide. His insights are authentic and entertaining. Keep growing OGGGG!!
Honestly what a series this was from start to the very end!!
It was such an amazing watch, seeing you go from Syndey all the way across the world back to your roots and finding more bout your background.
Had the same feeling when my partner and were in Italy, man I could just see how much she looked like the locals was hectic, discovered so much.
If anyone is lucky enough to do this for themselves, highly recommend such an unreal feeling.
I love how respectful you are to the country and culture you travel to. A lot of travel influencers aren't like this at all, love the content ❤
Don't think kicking his chewing gum on the road is respectful
He wrote Dublin off as a dump without really seeing or doing anything in it. Thinks Belfast is the epitome of Irish cities when it is actually laid out in line with British design. Comparing Dublin to Paris is pretty mad too.
thank you for sharing Limerick, what a blessing, may the sun be on your face and wind on your back
And didn't the treaty city look superb?
Spanian you’re an absolute legend ! Hubby and I loved your journey. We too had a tear in our eyes at times. Your content is mad! So glad that you got to visit where your roots are from. Thankyou for sharing your journey. As I said you’re a legend !!!
Thank you so much Spanian from one Limerick person to another! You’ve done more in this one amazing video of our beautiful and ancient Limerick city and hopefully your subscribers, fans and regular tourists who may now consider including Limerick city as a holiday destination when they come to Ireland. Only found your channel after you had been to Limerick but hoping you’ll return some day soon to delve into your grandfathers history more. If you had your dna done you could find relations in Limerick still! Love knowing I’ve another Limerick legend to add to the long list of famous and infamous from Limerick!! 👽☘️☠️
Fantastic video, I’m from Limerick born and raised, really enjoyed how you told your story. All the best brother ☘️
And as Cork man myself I felt Limerick city done us Irish proud unlike Dublin.
These have been the best series we have watched! Me and my hubby addicted more than any tv show. You are such a joy to watch thank you so much ❤
Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪 greetings from lovely Leitrim,west Ireland 😊
Honestly lad catching up to the series but genuinely never expect this kinda side from u the whole journey of u retracing the steps is next level obviously ur getting it all figured out and im glad to see keep on lad
I only just discovered this guy
And I must say his videos are truly epic
I have only watched this last 4 videos of his tracing his heritage across the 4 countries of Spain , Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland
When I started to watch I was not expecting them to be truly epic in their scales
I have never spend 12 hour watching videos from a new content provider to me but Antony makes us feel like he is with us
His honesty is real there is nothing fake here
His love of the perfect kebab
He says it how he sees it and his attention to detail of brining us along for the journey every step of the way is why people wanting to follow up video after video
There is are some people who typical 30 min videos and then there is Antony lee’s who makes epic lord of the ring style 3 hour adventure
Well done Spanian I can’t wait to see your next upload
From Malcolm in Ireland 🇮🇪
He’s the only vlogger I have ever watched
Spanian reviewing a P&O or Carnival cruise will be the funniest thing ever. He's gotta do it.
NAH , YUK !! BUT that would be hilarious!
I’d love to see him explain how bodgey they are. Unless you’re an alcoholic, gambler or elderly person they’re POO
@@melcelese5057my point exactly. Can see him filming the most putrid stuff and people haha.
He would get sick of it in like 2 days. He doesn't drink or gamble much
Welcome home brothe a million struggles and a thousand love stories got you here and there is no doubt that her pain and tears are in your heart.God speed and God bless you on journey and understanding of who and what you are.🙏🇮🇪❤️
Spanian, as a Dubliner I can confirm you've just given the viewers an unofficial "absolute most grim parts of Dublin" tour 🤣
I think what he really means that Dublin is not original as as once was he said it was like Paris 😂
Gas: Tablet St, red line. McGee'ers pub. I liked the youngfellas out that way though. Coulda gone, anywhere southside, green line & anywhere again
Yeah the fact the bus or the train leaves you in the worst part doesn’t help 😅😂
Can we get him back bring him southside haha
It is the centre of the city too, he's literally just off the city's main street. I live in Dublin but we have to acknowledge that the north inner city is a bit grimier than most capital city centres
Hello cousin! I'm Limerick Fitzgerald and i can tell you that you weren't far from family members in this video. Its crazy because im always watching your videos with my girfriend and shes constantly saying how similar we are, so you being Fitzgerald or just Fitz as they'd say in Limerick explains a lot. You also have family two minutes away from where you were in Belfast too! As that's where both myself and my parents now live. You were surrounded by us. Still to this day the Fitzgerald family are well know and respected in Limerick. If you're ever coming back around these parts I'd be more than happy to show you both more of Belfast and Limerick. Small world, god bless you cousin. Keep doing your thing. Up the Fitz's!
I'm so glad you called out Dublin for what it is. As a Dubliner I can tell you it's done
Yep. Same here. No city for Dubliners. It's a hellscape.
You don't love diversity?
@@LaughingMan44 Diversity has ruined the entirety of Ireland, Dublin is just the biggest victim of it.
"The Rare Auld Times"
Don't knock your own city. Dublin is cool. I'm Not from there but love Dublin
The highrise at -2:12:31 (Divis flats) was an IRA stronghold during The Troubles but has since been knocked down and rebuilt. There's a huge amount of history in those flats alone but you were right to say about the trauma of that area. Love the video as always and glad you got to see my city.
Welcome to Limerick! The term "Stab City" was coined by the Dublin media in the early 00's. Limerick is no longer like this but a beautiful little city. Enjoy your stay here!
That's a fact but as you've seen he didn't feel that Limerick was a little city but instead he felt it was nicer than Dublin and it was a big city to him and he's the man he should know.
I mind that well lad they really milked it the West Brit cunts
Limerick is an absolute shit hole. Somehow just continues to get worse as time goes by😂
@@ericfreeman273Dublin has fallen
Limerick was called Stab city in the 1980s owing to a number of feuds and violent incidents. There was one more period of violence at the turn of the millennium but the violence in Limerick is nearly always contained amongst those involved, it's not dangerous for people not directly involved.
I got goosebumps when you said you could feel the energy there in belfast and finally said "trauma". exactly that, you can tell something grave happened there and it influences every part of the culture truly.
Time pin?
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To me the Irish and the Polish seem similar as a people. Both are no nonsense, hard drinking-hard fighting folks who have always had to defend their land against their neighbors; the English and the Germans, respectively.
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Watched all your videos, but these were the best yet; so interesting and great to watch. Don't stop what you are doing!
Thanks Anios from Manchester, UK.
Heaps sad this series is over, what a journey brother, you make your videos feel like your talking to a family very honest very real and very open, true, thanks spanian
Fully enjoyed this journey of yours! Probably the best content ive seen in a long time, thank you for taking us on the ride! 😎🙏👍
I’m English with Irish family, appreciate you highlighting The Troubles in the trailer.
You’re loved over this part of the world Spanian, let’s ooooog
It used to be if you had Irish family then you were Irish😢😢😢
@@f.dmcintyre4666 Still is, if you have Irish parents or grandparents then you can apply for dual nationality (EU passport). Need to do the paper trail though takes about 18 months.
@@mmuzzwell3654 I'm not talking about bits of paper, they give them out to any TDH, it's about blood......
@@f.dmcintyre4666 A lot of us Irish decedents were spread all of the world. Ironically the most closest (generationally) can often be found in the UK. If you are expecting some kind of stamp of approval from someone for being a decedent, it will be a long wait. Culture where you grew up is everything.
@@f.dmcintyre4666 lol I've been told by many an old paddy, who are probably dead now, that's not the case.
CROATIANS LOVE THEYRE IRISH BROTHERS ! GOD BE WITH YOU IRELAND !
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I'm sad that this series has to end but I have enjoyed watching your journey with you along the way as you find your heritage. Thanks for sharing this amazing trip of a lifetime with all of us and making these memories with us as well ❤️❤️. Truly amazing and totally entertaining best content I have watched in ages spanian.
Proper, seeing your journey with your own word and expressions is like being there we understand. Bless you sweetheart. ❤
It was nice to see your emotions coming through for your ancestors. They have all shaped you into who you are now. Awesome 🙌🏻
Yes brother
UFC
Then Spanian at 6:30 am
What a weekend lad 😂
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Wow ilia
Im disappointed with his Dublin trip , he’s literally landed on Talbot street ,
The worst street in the city , worst hotel
Full of piss & junkies
He never seen any part of south Dublin
The light at dawn and dusk in places like Ireland and scotland this time of year is amazing.
South African blown in here. I'm currently living Limerick and it's a awesome city never mind the shade people throw about its past. 🤙
Well said and I agree with every word you've stated.
This series has been such an awesome trip. Couldn't stop watching
When I was younger I remember seeing a video of (one of) the last car bombs detonating on a busy Belfast street. A young dad and his 5 or 6 yo little kid just missed the explosion and being far enough away I’m pretty sure they were ok.
*Just because a war is won doesn’t mean a mindset has been changed.*
Walking through my city. Man I love listening to you feel as if I know you. I love you surprising your beautiful wife with her car, your connection you both have. Hope you bought a Celtic top going to Ireland 😂 plus better team. I love how you told your connection with that one person and missing your wife. Amazing that your seeing your son and doing so well. Proud of beating the system and after the trauma you have been through how clever you are and the difference you make with your positive fun vlogs . Top spanian 💪
Irish people are the kindest and most welcoming people I’ve met. Currently in Europe myself!
Kind, welcoming and full of banter, I've never met people who'll get you involved in all the fun with such ease as the Irish
Backfired in dublin
Thanks
unless your muslim yeah
@@HighasWuTang Christ is king
Mondays are my days off and i've been looking forward to watching this! What a great video. Loved your korero/talk at the end of this vlog. Very important. Thank you, for sharing your journey with us all. My dad was born in Italy, mother from NZ- not been to Italy before. Always felt like i never fit in anywhere and am 32 now. Perhaps that feeling will disperse after a trip to discover my roots.
Thanks again for another great video :)
Im a Scouser with deep ties to Ireland and my Great Grand Father was from Limerick, Much Respect Spanian!! 👊🏼
Hey Brotha Spanian you gotta come check out Liverpool, around 75% of people from Liverpool/Scouser’s have Irish ancestery, Liverpool is a place the unquie unto its self Bro, your always welcome to my city & Ill show ya the real spots where Scouser dwell not just the “the toursit spots” 👊🏼
A scouser 😂 say no more
@@markjacob2386no Spanian don’t go to Liverpool, unless you want to be shot robbed or in a fight 😂
@sidney_poitier1 He said he had 1 ancestor from Limerick. He didn't say that was his only Irish relation
@sidney_poitier1 No that's not obvious. That's not even evident in the comment I read. He mentioned close Irish ties, which I would expect from a scouser, but he only mentioned the ancestor from Limerick. That's likely because the video focused on Limerick. There's no reason not to think he might have other sides of the family with more recent connections to other parts of Ireland.
Been watching your stuff for a while now- you really got me when you said "I love my life" .....I doubt many people can say that about their lives. Wow. Wonderful.
Stop the lights how stunning is Limerick city man 😮 never know it was this beautiful or that big mad beautiful gerogain city 🎉 can't wait 2 go and see this city now what a vibe what a city my brother 💯
You’re absolutely right about Limerick - beautiful city with history, culture, sportsmen and women - a people connected. Don’t know how much more time do us Irish have left as a welcoming and caring people when our own government are knowingly pitting us against each other and completely changing the culture we are so famous for! We have to change the referendum that sanctioned a new pact on migration and asylum allowing undocumented young men into Dublin City who have increased crime by 25%. Irish people emigrated for generations but we never expected hands ours - we slept on friends sofas and worked, contributing financially. We didn’t expect handouts. I have empathy for true asylum seekers but these men dispose of their ID on the way here, flushing them down toilets etc - and it’s not their fault - it’s 100% our governments fault and we’re all going to pay the price if we don’t collectively do something! Historically we’ve been asked to vote on issues that seriously affect us - what they’re doing is destroying our country - and they’re supposed to be FOR the people!! Phew.. sorry for the rant - great video!☘️☠️👽
Myself and my partner watch all you videos.. you should be so proud of yourself man.
Congratulations, what a journey. I love your passion and I would rather watch your vlogs, they are much better than documentaries that only show one the popular sites.
So what next, it’s difficult to imagine that you could get any more entertaining and yet you will I’m sure of that. A brilliant job, thank you so much.
If there was ever a list of do not stay, go and do in Dublin... You Sir ticked them all off! 😂
This series was so interesting. It's inspired me to look into the history of my family because I didn't even know where my grandparents are from. Keep it up anyos!
Most Americans past the second generation have no idea (apart from possibly the city) the specifics of their ancestors history. I’m Scottish & Polish on my mother’s side and Italian and German on my father’s. A cousin did a genealogical search of our surname and it apparently derives from “Boniface” who was the saint responsible for bringing Christianity to Germany & parts of northern Europe. I was suspicious of her findings but my own search corroborated those same facts (right down to the family crest.) Kinda crazy!
It was a good series! Well done on discovering where you come from.
During the series, I also enjoyed snippets of
1. Kebabs tried in different countries
2. More hood content
3. How often you are recognised - testament of you and your teams hard work.
Great combination relevant to your vibe. Enjoy it and have a great life 😊
Spanian, I can feel and understand what you are saying. You only need to look at our wife's connections and how they keep and maintain their culture. I am Maori and we connect to your wife's whanau in some way because of the great migration where our waka sailed the great oceans and each waka ended up at different lands well before it was colonized before the pakeha/palangi came ashore. I would love to invite you to our marae just so you can see how our culture maintains their roots. We can be anywhere in the world but we can quite honestly say that we have a place call home. Your wife would probably have the same concept from her village. I just want to say that "it takes a village to raise a child" and that's how we Maori do it in New Zealand. I'm 67yrs old and I love watching out for your videos. You so remind me of my nephew Manaia. Love to meet you one day, hopefully on my marae. (Turangawaewae)
Kingitanga ;)
When I was in Europe surveying a particular area from a high vista I remember thinking the same thing Spanian expressed in words; how hundreds of years ago my ancestors looked over these same lands! Also, that they must’ve been strong and that their strength still lives in me, surviving today’s “modern disasters;” HIV, Covid, Y2K, 9/11, etc the way they survived the “Black Plague” when more than half of Europe was wiped out.
The one iv been waiting for 👌 im Irish and in Perth 10yrs now , watch every single one of ur episodes and this is the one im looking forward to 👌 , 3hr episode, love it , 1hr 52m in , that blonde woman who serves you the desert is Ben Williams mam , he’s a Dj and now boxing for miss fits , good young little fella with a head on his shoulders
Ten years wow do you ever miss it or get to come home
@@lauramichelle1767 never miss it tbh , I miss family but I just bring them out here and they get a nice long holiday , iv built a house , got kids here , this is my home now , I wouldn’t be like this or be the person I am today if I stayed at home so it’s changed my life also for the better
I have 3 brothers in Perth hope yous are looking after each other over there.
It doesn't matter where Spanian travels to in the World the love for this guy that came from tough beginnings to where he is today you have to admire and respect, surely. As a female and mother to my now only Son that's 20yrs old and achieving everything in life he sets out to do makes me so proud. Never forget I grew up 20mins from London UK had the same life, arrested alot in my teen's for Drugs served my first prison sentence in Holloway London UK 1998 (4 times) my last in 2001/2 and finally realised there is an amazing world and I'm missing so much.Turn 50yrs old in 3wks and life is short don't waste it, it goes by so fast and blink you've missed it for stupid reckless B.S. love you all and Spanian thank you.
Thanks!
Never really had a means to connect to my Irish heritage, sounds strange but this video helped to fill a hole in my family lineage that I’ve lost my connection to. Big ups, meant a lot
Me too
The Irish are the most genuine people I've met across in Europe. !! Love my Irish brothers and sisters.
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One of my best mates coming up in Brooklyn was Irish. He tried to convince me to go to Australia (Victoria, Melbourne) with him when we were 18. I’d just entered university and told him I’d join him. Time passed and that never happened. I recently met the head of one of the Melbourne police parishes in a local pub here in NYC and he said he’d enter my friend’s name in the Aussie database… Unfortunately there are literally thousands of “Freddy Smiths” living in Australia! 😂
I'm from Dublin and it's a shame you didn't see it ten years ago completely different place than it is now! 😢 100 % agree with you.
Yeah but as a Cork man I felt the beautiful Limerick city and it's stunning king John's castle done us Irish proud in his vlog.
What in the fuck is wrong with our governments? They really think it's a good idea to replace the locals witha bunch of immigrants who can't speak english and came here to steal the taxpayer money?
I really don't get it. Should all white people just move to the countries these people are fleeing to and ask their government for money and housing?
Chalk and cheese they have done some job on us.
The anti Irish ☘️ dirt.
It was already bad 10 years ago, but yeah now it' a horror show
@@LaughingMan44 I don't agree Dublin has some stunning areas in the city centre and its got some superb buildings that could match Paris or London like the bank of Ireland building.
Both of Parents are from Limerick, I recommend to watch a movie called Angela’s Ashes, which is about Limerick
Angela's ashes
Love that film , makes you laugh and cry, " it's the twins, there arses are shitty " 😂😂
Brilliant Movie
One of the most depressing movies I’ve ever seen. That and ‘The Magdalene Sisters.’ Both good movies but wouldn’t give them a second watch.
Great and interesting perspective. Genuine appreciation for the country and an obvious affinity for us. Keep doing what you're doing
Its got to be an absolute unreal feeling when people all over the world recognise you ❤
Amazing video, how sweet and polite the little Irish kids 😊
OMG, u just walked past jasmine palace in limerick, the memories, my first overseas country, studied at uni of limerick and worked at jasmine palace
God bless the Irish, much love Darwin Australia
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Completely loved this series and the fact that you actually take us into your life and we get to travel around with you like we’re all hanging out with you and your not just making up crap to try to get followers I feel like we are just coming along with you doing your real life stuff instead of made up crap ❤
20:43 “Little og rust house” 😂 OG knows the games 👌
Big up the fitzgerald clan I'm Fitzgerald myself just came across this after someone pointed me in this direction keep up the good work brother 🇮🇪💪🏻🫡
Anos got me sayin doin’ over here in 🇨🇦 Canada bro. Spanios def one the best on RUclips. One of the few I can watch the whole video and be entertained and not click off
Belfast my hometown
Enjoy your stay.
"Keep er lit"
as we say here ☘️
Man that was well cool meeting Peter and his son. You really do connect with folk Bro. ❤. 🏴.
It's so refreshing to see someone who has been effected by the history of the country see it as he begins to try and understand it I didn't see this in history class never will it's mad
I was born in 82, and fondly remember going to Dublin for the day on the train, from Carlow. It was bustling with markets and locals. It was dirty, but was pouring with character. So I can just imagine how magical Dublin was, as its described in "The rare auld times"
Heroin sent Dublin down the wrong path. Mass unchecked immigration is more than the Rare Ould Times can handle. The incomers have zero regard for Irish culture and are simply drawn by easy government money. I’m also from provincial Ireland with fond childhood memories of visiting Dublin in the 80s.
"Chair sniffers" 🤣 The lads were asking if you thought they were chasing you for something haha
I thought they said chest sniffers! 🤣😂
@@juliencoombe9164 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I'm glad he didn't walk back through the Shankill with his Celtic kit.
I don't think he knows that's the Catholic side? 😬
I’d say he does ;)
God bless Glasgow Celtic
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@@Gdoc2025the famine is over why don't you go home
This was a mean journey from day one when you started from Sydney to Galicia Spain to Haarlem Netherlands,UK and the final limerick Ireland this was Awesome just for you getting closure and the feel where your family comes from the heritage I was invested watchin I couldn't wait for the next parts then when I got a notification the funny thing was was the opening of 2nd spanian Kebabs I was like I was Sad you didn't complete your mission I thought you got kicked out of one of the countries from giving them my head butt in a head kick 😂😂😂😂😂 who wants the 3rd part came out was like no still journey it was the best and also good learning experience cos I've heard some of the places but never actually seen it plus my teacher from high School he's a Fitzgerald from Ireland and he's always talking about his home Town & country and I think he's still teaching Mt Roskill Grammar Auckland New Zealand best teacher and he's always been talking about the wall and war family went through beautiful journey once again keep it up I like how you freestyle your vlogs and you make it interesting even though you're doing spanian eats you're still teaching history at the same time that's what I like keep some minds and absorbing information
Absolute vlogging at its finest,..... No words.
Special stuff bigman
Keep these informative vlogs coming man. It’s brings people together in a world where forces continue trying to “divide and conquer!”
I respect you for speaking your mind on Dublin and not mincing your words. It is not a good representation of Ireland as the capital and as someone who lived there for nearly 20 years I would agree with you. The city centre and in particular the areas you walked are rough and on the point of dereliction in parts. It’s not good enough for a country that is placed so high on many indexes of most desirable places to live.
Yes I agree with you on Dublin but as a Cork man I felt Limerick did Ireland proud and he really seemed to have a great time at King John's castle.
Even the "nice" parts are awful: smelly, dirty, ugly
I was worried Spanian would be walking around the Shankhill Rd with that Celtic shirt on!
Lol yer hey lol
I was worried for spanian walking about Shankill with his crucifix showing .
What would happen exactly 😂
@DCNEWS23 honestly nothing but it's just also inviting trouble.
Let's just say it's not advisable, nor a Rovers Jersey
Wow!! Loved the whole series Anios! Thanks for sharing. You might as well do a historic story telling series of Australia now! Many of the original Irish people to land in Australia were brought over as convicts (of the English). Explains some of the "larrikin" mannerisms of Aussies today!
I would actually love that!
I just watched all 4 parts fascinating video, your entire background step by step, we should all do the walk, reality is that we are all mixed, thank you for sharing, you are unique man, cheers 🍻 from New York US
Always with the content brother It's so insane how far you've come!
The reason you see a lot of Scottish flags is from the Ulster province under britain it was colonised by scottish migrants to replace the mainly Roman Catholic population there as the fields in ireland were very valuable to feeding their other colonial ventures. Same as what happened in Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar etc etc
That’s interesting.
Yeah everyone thinks it’s the English who took Northern Ireland but it was the Scottish.
@@Pete_YT well, they were under one crown at that point they both were involved
@@Pete_YT The North East of Ireland was part of the DalRiata Kingdom, long before the English arrived. Before there were roads, there were boats and the Scotland was more accessible to the Antrim Coast than Dublin, for example. A Gaelic speaking heritage exists there for many many centuries. Look at the history (and massacres) of Rathlin Island, for a microcosmic look at the overall history of the area. Fun fact, Ulster was "planted" with English speaking settlers because it was always the most opposed to English rule, the most difficult to manage for the English, and the most determined to preserve a Gaelic heritage. To me, even though it is officially part of the UK, the Antrim coast is still more "Irish" than Dublin ever was. The Scotti people migrated from what is now Ireland, hence giving Scotland the name it has today. The links between the North of Ireland and Scotland have always been there and the people are often very similar. I am one of them and consider myself totally Irish, but my culture is different to someone in Cork for example. I lived and worked in Cork for a few years and was often asked, by people who had known me for a while, what part of Scotland I was from. That was a bit irritating to be honest.
You forgot to mention that it was Scottish protestants that were sent there to colonise and to stop the ulster province because that was the province of Ireland that was most resistant against British rule
You're absolutely bang on about Belfast being a traumatised city. My mum and her giant catholic family left when she was a kid to Melbourne. I'm not gonna go into details, but my mum clearly has a personality disorder and trauma that she deals with (not that she would admit it) I haven't spoken to her in over 8 years because I can't handle her or her family anymore. It's sad but deep down I'm a lot happier not being around such a broken person. It's been a long process to realise what happened to her, but me as well dealing with her shit. ANYWAY, thanks for the amazing vid anos
Call your mother, tell her you love her. It's not her fault. 5 minutes once a month.
Go see your mother , I know how you feel but reconnect and get to know know her
Thanks for the advice from both of you. Not all of us come from unconditional love, some of us come from pain. It's her way or the hard way. I'm not prepared to throw away my mental health by having her in my life
1:42:23 Immediately thought of this fella when Mcgregor was convicted today. You owe him an apology Spanian 😂
😂😂😂😂
Still don’t believe her. It was a civil case not a criminal case. You can’t trust a woman that leaves her husband and kids at home to go party with a famous man in secret. All the while cctv showing her being all over him smiling after the “Assault”. There’s a reason it was a civil case, easy payday imo.
Chair sniffers 😂😂 Spanian bro he said “did you think we was chasing you” 😂😂 made me lol hard 😂😂
Been watching this uso through the lens of his phone and man what a blessing to witness his experiences ,stay seki 🤙🏾
Spanian's descriptive words about Belfast (trauma, sad, etc) aren't too far off and it's easy to see what he's getting at. Belfast carries the weight of history, where echoes of conflict linger in its murals and architecture, yet these elements coexist with a deep sense of renewal and hope. The remnants of that era can evoke feelings of heaviness or unease which is what he was probs referring to. The streets just have this industrial texture and grittiness to them. Idk if this comment is cringe and who gives a fuck what some random youtube commenter thinks lol
Written like a good book
Spot on !
Great words mate👍🏼
My grandfather was from Limerick! I’m so excited for this video! LETS OGG
Love your work bro!!!! Keep up the good work! And thank you 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👍💪
Absolute gentleman met you earlier. Your videos are marvelous keep up the hard work brother. 👊🏻👊🏻🏴 🇦🇺
I was born in northern germany, frisia near the north sea. Frisia extends from Holland through to parts of Germany. It is all viking country. I am also a quarter dutch and now live in Australia near Adelaide. So we have a fair bit in common in terms of our heritage. I love genealogy and tracing my roots and history. Its fascinating stuff what you can find out if you dedicate time and study and explore. Love your latest vids mate!
dude you stayed on Talbot street, which is the absolute worst street in Dublin, not a week goes by without Talbot St being in the news for some robbery or stabbing or some other shenanigans, its very central too so that's why it was so expensive, jump in a taxi and travel 5 or 10 minutes in any direction and you'll be in a nicer area with possibly better cheaper accommodation too
Stop excusing Dublin, the entire city is a kip over run with illegal migrants, there's no point in sugar coating it .
Where can i watch that 1
Alot of Dublin is an absolute kip tho to be fair. More of its a kip than isnt
I know yeah, like just get off at Pearse different world
🙄🙄🙄🤡@@NedPlanter
Black cab tour in Belfast mate, it will blow your mind about the troubles
I have tears bro. My family is from belgium and i waited to learn and my grandparent's passed awzy, im feeling upset as they bought me up.cant talk anymore. Luv ya bro , you mean so much x
Bro I watch every video on RUclips. Gives me goosebumps you doing your thing. This journey you on with family history is wicked 👌🏽❤️.
I live in West Belfast, glad to see you travel here bud.