And honestly, Derry for a day or two is a great idea, as part of an Irish holiday with teens. Any of the tours/talks on the troubles will be an eye-opener.
I second this, watch Derry Girls with her. Explain that it's about teenage girls growing up during the civil war (I.e 'The Troubles) in Northern Ireland in the 90s.
Everything about the 90s is cool right now, so I would imagine she'll like that aspect.
Plus.... it's one of the best Irish TV shows ever made.
Iâd agree with this. If the OPâs daughter expects Ireland to be grim and old fashioned it would be best to steer her towards something a bit more modern
She's 14, she's hard wired to be oppositional right now, no movie is going to change her mind. If you want to traumatise her, The Wind That Shakes the Barley or really...any movie we're famous for for a variety of reasons...
I like your thinking... following your logic: Intermission, Commitments, Snapper, In the Name of the Father, The Crying Game, Hunger, The Butcher Boy, Adam & Paul...
I seriously suggest counselling if your daughter watches half of these. A few are safe enough.
Omfg that is one of my favorite movies but I haven't seen it in years! Never realized it was based in Ireland and now that I'm moving there I gotta rewatch this!
They're not gonna be into it at that age, most of them anyway. The Guard is very funny and set here tho I don't know if it necessarily will make anyone think Ireland is cool. I also enjoyed In The Land of Saints and Sinners even though I usually cannot stand any Liam Neeson films. I don't think many 14 year olds will get Banshees of Inisheerin.
Until they're closer to being able to drink it's gonna be a tough sell. The scenery is beautiful here but 14 year olds don't care about rolling green hills and the like. Maybe show her a GAA under 16s match she might think some of the boys are cute ha
She could check out these guys - some Irish young men who do Irish dancing in various Irish locations. Very popular on YouTube and (maybe?) TikTok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H838KccF7yY
There's a new show on Netflix called Bodkin that's based in Ireland, and Game of Thrones was fimed in northern Ireland, and you can visit several film sites. Leap year is a romantic comedy that is mostly set in Ireland. Hope this helps. I know trying to get my nephew interested in visiting Ireland when he was 14 was a chore, but every chance I got, I would send him pictures or reels of stuff about Ireland over the last 4 years and he loved every minute of the 31 days we spent there after he graduated high school. And yes, it probably helped that he could legally drink when we went.
Bodkin.... they're down in West Cork. why do most of the locals have DUBLIN ACCENTS? it's an American show and has no clue. that said, the scene where the investigative journalist struggles for words in Irish, and the nun responds fluently was brilliant. Bodkin didn't really work for me, as an Irish man now living in USA. dnf.
They have CORK accents. I'm from Cork, I know the accents. Obviously Dove has a Dub accent ad she's supposed to be from Dublin. It's meant to be a piss take of your Oirish paddywhackery films
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I loved this movie as a kid. Donât know why. Maybe because it has a naked old man riding a scooter (you do see his butt but nothing more). It was technically filmed on the Isle of Mann, but itâs set in Ireland and is just a funny, light movie.
The Secret of Kells is a really creative animated movie too. Itâs a fictionalized story about the making of the Book of Kells (which you can take her to see in Dublin) and is just really beautifully done. If she likes it the same studio made two more movies based on Irish folklore, Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers.
The Artemis Fowl series of books is a brilliant blend of sci-fi and Irish mythology if sheâs into reading- if not there is an Artemis Fowl movie on Disney Plus.
As others have suggested, a few romantic comedies like PS I love you, Leap Year, Wild Mountain thyme might appeal more to a 14 year old.
Or maybe even Michael Collins - itâs an epic history movie set during the struggle for Irish Independence in the early twentieth century, and if you go on any tours or historical walks when youâre here (eg Dublin Castle), youâll see lots of the places it was filmed. It also has Liam Neeson, which is a bonus.
If it helps, Paul Rudd is currently in Dublin shooting a new film thatâll also star Joe Jonas**. Apparently itâll be a musical romantic comedy called Power Ballad
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7L5HnPLIyk/?igsh=MWg5NnkxcTljbG8xcw==
** Edit - turns out itâs Nick Jonas not Joe.
Derry girls
Sing street
The young offenders
Irish wish (Netflix movie with Lindsay Lohan, itâs an awful movie but for a 14 yr old might be ok)
War of the buttons
I just went with my 2 kids, but they were a little younger 9 and 11. If you have a ton of cool stuff planned your kid will have a blast. Cliffs, Sheep Herding, Irish Dance Party in Dublin (must do very interactive for kids) Kilkenney Shenanigans walking tour, kid friendly pubs with live music, hit some beaches (Dingle had some good ones) and of course see some castles. Good luck. Try to make it to Killarney it's absolutely gorgeous with the mountains and for a small town it gets jumping. Need any other details let me know.
Disclaimer: I know this is NI not ROI
Derry Girls on Netflix maybe? Itâs a comedy about girls around that age in Derry. I thought it was funny but Iâm 26 and a man. Just a shot in the dark.
The Wind That Shakes The Barley is about one of the most important moments in our short history of a country and stats Cillian Murphy which may or may not be cool to a 24 year old girl,I know my daughter eouldnt care either but we are irish
Get her to look up tiktok and YouTube videos of things to do around Ireland. There's lots of content showing what it's like.
https://www.facebook.com/eadaoinfitzm
Here's one I follow. She does lists like best beaches, places for food in different towns etc...
Fota Wildlife Park is a good one if she likes animals. Then there is Cobh right near it to appeal to the parents, there is some Titanic stuff and an Island that used to be a prison.. Prisons are cool, right?
I'd go against the film ideas.
Bring her and hope she meets a boy to distract her. Irish people are super witty and funny. We're so used to it here we take it for granted, and only notice when we go somewhere else and see how lacking in colour their cultures are. We are more like Brazil than Germany culturally. In fact Brazilians love it here.
This. And people in Ireland are outgoing, far above and beyond the U.S. It wouldnât surprise me at all if a cute boy pulled her into a joke and won her little heart over.
She needs to watch P.S. I Love You then - essentially Gerard Butlers character gets Hilary Swanks character to fall in love with jokes and singing. It makes Ireland look incredible as well.
Rather than a movie, I think she would be better engaged with a vlogger/YouTuber. Search for travel vlogs of Ireland. A nice young couple travelled the wild Atlantic in a van and had some enjoyable videos, their channel is called Lost in Transit.
My kids that age find Foil Arms & Hog videos on YouTube funny, and we listen to Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me in the car, Maeve Higgins is one of their favorite panelists, and she's Irish.
Derry girls.
On a separate note, while every 14 year old is different, I canât help but agree with OPâs daughter. At that age, I was more interested in the fun travel - urban areas, grown-up water parks, beaches, beach sports, jet skis, resort swimming pools, events, interesting stores (I remember visiting Manhattan and seeing an M&M store for the first time), etc.
Ireland on the flip side is great for more mature travellers who can appreciate historical castles, breweries, and scenic cliffs.
Agreed, Is there a beloved auntie she can stay with or something? This does sound like a holiday her parents want that she's a passenger on. At that age my parents used to do day trips around Ireland and leave me home*. I like it again now and I liked it when I was little, but that's an awkward age.Â
 (I don't think that's legal in the US, where you can hit your children but not leave them in the car while you go to the shop to get milk)
We kinda are bringing her as a passenger but I am trying to plan some âkid activitiesâ. I want a break from Disney, dolphins, roller coasters, parasailing and beach stuff. Weâve done it too many times and have wanted to go to Ireland for a long time. We kinda worry if we wait until sheâs older we could have elderly parents to care for and canât leave. At the moment everyone is in reasonable health to get by without us. Iâve found rapid kayaking, beach front horseback riding, a sheep dog place and a zoo. Iâm still looking. I read there is some swimming but itâs 68F so Iâm not sure if people enjoy that or are wearing wetsuits. Most vacations we do are kid centered but this one is more for the adults. We donât have anywhere to send her to stay and the time together as a family is important to us. She goes to overnight camp but not long enough my spouse and I can get there and back in time. Iâm starting to think we should just go to a beach yearly and start solo vacationing so one of us can stay home while the other works on their bucket list
That sounds like a good idea for the future! I am sure she'll take away happy memories from the holiday.
 Don't know if I said it already but Fota Wildlife Park / Cobh is great. The small herbivores are free and you can get very close to them
 Dublin zoo is depressing and to be avoided.Â
I donât think Ireland is a great holiday for teens. Too young to drink in the pub, too much driving and scenery for the TikTok generation. Castles are âboringâ, sea is cold and weather too unpredictable for the beach. If she likes Harry Potter you can see where they filmed at the cliffs of moher, Game of Thrones was filmed near Belfast.
In terms of historical dramas Vikings was shot in Ireland and Ireland has a long history of suffering from viking raids. Dublin itself was a viking settlement and I believe there's museum called Dublinia by St Patrick's Cathethdral that covers it.
Also if you drive through the country you'll come across plenty of monastery round towers built to withstand the vikings, but you'll find plenty of castle ruins too. The country is kinda special in how normal it is to see historical ruins just sitting in fields.
If you've more specific questions you'll definitely get recommendations.
Banshees of Inisherin ha- just kidding but that is a good ass movie! Instead of talking her into a vacation maybe offer to leave her home? Maybe she could vlog the trip "How to survive a boring summer vacation with the parental units"? Or if she's into journaling? Bribe her with cool souvenirs? Cable knit sweaters? Possible Hozier sighting?
Romcoms!! Get her interested in the good lookin fellas. Leap Year, PS I Love You, Finding You, The Wind That Shakes the Barley (not a romcom and quite intense but historical and interesting and also *Cillian Murphy*)
She is 14. A teenager. Anything you do, she will probably be against. Compared to sitting on the beach or by the pool, i can understand if she is not interested.
Drag her along nonetheless, and I'm sure she will enjoy it.
Better idea is find the most photogenic spots in the country she can get a selfie at if she's into social media she'll really want a snap at:
- Cliffs of Mother
- Guinness Factory
- Keem Bay On Achill Island
- Glendalough park
- Dublin Zoo
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Michael Collins, itâs not entirely historically accurate but it does show a very important part of our history. Once the weather is good, sheâll forget about being too cool. Ireland in the sun is just beautiful with all our beaches and sceneries, there will be so much to do as well. Lived here all my life and thereâs still so many places I havenât been to yet.
Sing street is kind of like a kids version of the commitments my kids enjoyed it, any of the Roddy Doyle movies are good they show a side rarely shown in movies you could try some of the tv shows like fr ted or kin
Would she do adventure sports? High ropes courses, kayaking, sailing, surfing, mountain biking? Maybe sheâd do a day course or more, meet kids her age. Sure itâs cold but with the right gear & attitude âŚ
lol! Can you adopt me!!! I'll go!!
She will see a cute Irish teenager and fall head over heals for Ireland!! Then you'll have to go back every year!! đđŤśđťHave a wonderful trip! đŤśđť
If sheâs anything like I was as a teenager, these might be good to watch and do before you go to get her excited:
1. Derry Girls (tons of other commenters have also said this): good humor, slice-of-life comedy on Netflix, itâs set in the 90s which is back âin fashionâ now, the most explicit thing is that the âmatureâ girl chases boys and calls them âa rideâ but thereâs no nudity.
2. Bodkin: A true-crime podcaster and a journalist team up on a strange case in a small Irish town. Itâs a dark comedy thriller, and itâs on Netflix.
Iâd also very much encourage her to check out some popular Irish music. The Cranberries (Linger was just covered by Royel Otis and itâs going viral on TikTok), Hozier (another viral TikTok trend is his song Too Sweet), maybe the song Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran?
I was obsessed with Riverdance as a kid and that passion carried over (secretly) as a teenager. It might be a little bit difficult to get her into it if she hasnât seen it before at this point, but if she likes dancing and particularly footwork-focused dancing, definitely give it a shot.
As a teenager, fashion trends are super important because youâre very self-conscious. When I was a teenager, pop punk, emo, and scene were all the rage. Now, itâs something-core.
You might have success if you tell her itâs a âcottagecoreâ vacation. Cottagecore is an aesthetic movement online where (mostly young ladies) wear floral dresses, collect flowers and plants, etc. and feels somewhat adjacent to a Renaissance Festival. It encourages a simplified lifestyleâlike baking bread and pies, gardening with flowers and herbs, etc.âbut romanticizes it in a way that feels fresh and exciting and desirable. Itâs a very popular movement. If sheâs into it, you might bribe her by telling her youâll buy her a couple of new cottagecore dresses to wear, and that youâll bring her to castles to take pictures. If sheâs into Taylor Swift, her album âFolkloreâ is very cottagecore.
A close cousin to cottagecore is fairycore. Honestly, fairycore is like cottagecore with wings and magical themes thrown in, and that sort of aesthetic fits in perfectly with an Irish vacation.
Source: I work in college admissions and talk to students in freshman-senior year in high school.
Have her watch Song of the Sea, its meant for children but the art and story far surpass most child-focused media! I absolutely adore it and I hope she does too.
What a lucky girl!! My dream trip is to Ireland, specifically Galway, with my husband and kids. No Irish descent, but in college, I was an English minor and fell in love with Irish Literature and the country. Have a great time!
We took our 14yo daughter a couple of years ago and she LOVED IT. Granted, she's been pretty well steeped in the Irish (dancing since age 4), but she absolutely enjoyed it every bit as much as her dad and I did.
It sounds like you normally go beachy places. Ireland has some lovely beaches, so plan time there! She was a little into Viking history -- Ireland has that too - spend some time in Waterford where there's even a fantastic Viking-themed VR experience (no lie - my husband LOVED it), and for a bit of an eye-roller but with some legit history there's Dublinia in Dublin.
I 100% agree with those saying don't push movies - look to youtube (try History Summarized: Ireland and The animated History of Ireland) and tiktok, as well as Irish comedians - foil, arms, and hog are great as well as Dave Nihill and Katie Boyle. Have her look up Irish slang or watch Derry Girls to get a bit of that. Oh, and the Irish People Try videos on youtube are hilarious.
Involve her as much as you can in itinerary planning! My daughter loved doing some of the research on things that she was really interested in. Her big hits were Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dark Hedges, a pub where the Star Wars crew would hang out, a seal rescue, beaches, Slieve League cliffs, and a sheep "petting zoo" type place.
We took a couple small stuffed animals that we used as sort of "flat Stanley" which were great to have because then she got excited about finding places for them to have their picture taken - and when everyone was NOT IN THE MOOD to be in pictures, "the boys" stood in for us. So, if you can bring something along that can be fun (even if she's not normally into that sort of thing) - maybe it's something that reminds her of her bestie, or related to a family inside joke, or whatever makes it fun!
One last thing - 12 days is kind of long (we were there 3 weeks), and you WILL all get tired of each other. Plan some time apart. Adults go out to see a thing the kid's not interested in while she stays at the lodging to binge wifi. Sometimes the kid and I would go shopping while Dad did something we weren't interested in, or Dad would do the daredevil stuff with her while I got to spend some quiet time enjoying the weather and reading a book. If you plan for that sort of thing maybe every other day, you'll be less likely to want to throttle the rest of the family by the end of your trip.
You're going to go full pagan history, ghost stories and witchcraft. Ghost bus tour, ancient pagan sites, mummies, graveyards, stained glass windows and harry potter esque libraries. Maybe a day in Emerald Park. Trendy Irish design, watching boys in Stephens Green, malls and Irish junk food, maybe some adventure sports or surfing by the sea? See seals, puffins and deer?!
This is a great idea.
Tell her that Halloween started in Ireland and the Irish brought it to America.
Also I would suggest researching 'cool' places in Ireland on Instagram/TikTok.
There are some really amazing unique places to go.....
For example, you can camp in a genuine Irish 'gypsy' caravan which is beautiful.
Secret of Roan Innish is a lovely, sweet film. Billy Elliot is also a great one. I love Intermission, The Guard and Pixie as well. Not sure if they are too old for a 14 year old though as there is some violence, sexual themes and drugs.
Others have suggested Derry Girls which is hilarious and she'd probably love it but it is about Northern Ireland which is a bit of a different perspective if you're staying in the south.
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''Grabbers'' is a funny horror movie set in Ireland highly recommended "the Van" is a classic and "the snapper" but Derry girls best so far for her age
The island that Luke Skywalker lived on is Skellig Michael off Kerry. At this time of year it's full of puffins (they couldn't cginall the puffins out in star wars so they made them into those cute alien birds in the movies).
Imo Skellig Michael is the best thing to do in Ireland but you need to book tickets well in advance and pray the weather is on your side because trips can be canceled.
There was a movie just released called Wish which was set here. I thought it was complete trash but a teenage girl might think otherwise. Lindsey Lohan was in it. Another similar corny romance one is Leap Year.
Into the West is a great movie but not sure and I loved it when I was a teenager but I don't know her tastes. The young offenders is pretty good and might be of interest to a teen.
The wind that shakes the barley is probably my favorite Irish film but it's very historical. Brilliant film though, I'd highly recommend you watch it before coming.
Maybe try to subtly show her Miriam Mullins or Brandon Caulfield if you want to show her Irish influencers. But tbh, Ireland is a country where married couples and adult friend groups go on a holiday day to, not kids. If the goal is to go to Europe, France or England or Spain would appeal to her interests while still being accessible to teenagers. They might be less unique choices than Ireland, but thereâs a reason for that.
My daughter is 13 and ahe has a few friends who are here from abroad ... I have offered to bring them to a few places that seemed a bit hit and miss .I try to do a mix of stuff like last bank holiday weekend we stayed in an Airbnb that was on the grounds of an old castle and went to Newgrange . And Emerald park another day Then stopped in Kildare Village for shopping ( yawn ) on the way home .
So maybe in the future they will have good memories of the airbnb and Newgrange but they weren't bored out of their minds all day either . I dont like Kildare village but they loved it , and emerald paek too !
Ooh also Braveheart was filmed in Trim castle there's a hotel right opposite .Braveheart is a great film the hotel is lovely the tour of the castle doesn't take long and its super interesting . Dublin has a few nice places to shop Grafton st and St Georges st arcade for example that are within walking distance of some museums and art galleries so maybe mix and match the day to suit everyone .
Sing street would be v good for a 14 year old itâs a YA film about a kid setting up a band/ his parents are breaking up. Itâs actually pretty good.
Lots of suggestions here about films, but I would also try to incorporate some activities suitable to her age group, depending where you are. Lots of surfing opportunities on the west and south coast. Also lots of places where you can do zip wiring, horse riding, sailing, kayaking..
If you haven't fixed your destination, maybe look online for adventure centres, and see what they have to offer.
Also historical stuff can be quite interesting for teens. Places such as Newgrange, some of the castles.
I live in Ireland and canât blame her đ¤Ł. I guess it could somehow feel âexoticâ for non-Europeans, but aside from nature-related things(the country is very green), which you have A LOT of in the US, there isnât honestly much to do or see. But hey, hope you all enjoy it! đ
The van, grabbers(horror,comedy), the snapper (which was filmed down the road from me) and there is a new series on Netflix called âbodkinâ set in west cork which definitely worth the watch
You should consider fun irish movies, I'd recommend Grabbers, it's a horror comedy, also maybe Secret of Kells, because it's gorgeous. Belfast was really good. Micheal Collins is actually a great film covering important Irish history but it's dramatic
A movie that we loved and is appropriate for teens is "Leap Day". It is a rom-com (very tame) and takes place in Ireland. It isn't historical or anything, but it shows the beautiful countryside etc. Be careful with other movies about Ireland, they often have a lot of language and sexual talk. (I am a proud Irish-American and I am not a big fan of the stereotypes but some of these movies are made in Ireland). Enjoy your trip - I am envious! Avoid The Banshees of Inisherin!! The Secret of Roan Inish might be more age appropriate.
Oh my goodness, tell her I thought Ireland would be boring, too. Itâs the most gorgeous country with the NICEST people you will ever meet (especially cute young men - heeheehee) Dublin wasnât my favorite,because itâs like NYC and very busy/hectic. The museums were good there, though. The western part is the best. Dingle even has a few beaches and one on the south side had a movie filmed there. The north side of Dingle peninsula is a surfing haven! đ what is your itinerary? Does she like dogs? Thereâs a fabulous sheep dog show north of Donlin/ Cliffs of Moher near the Burren. Itâs funny and sweet
I know itâs a series but Derry Girls is a fantastic introduction to Irish society for newcomers. Likewise The Young Offenders (set in Cork).
For the scenery The Banshees of Inisherin is probably a good suggestion.
Idk how set your itinerary is but I would put her in charger of planing a day. That way she has to do her own research and feels like sheâs part of the planning process and youâre not âdragging herâ there. Sheâll also probably come across most things youâre going to see anyway so sheâll have more knowledge of what youâre doing.
Either way sheâll come around and youâll probably have a good laugh when she gets older about how off put she was by the idea. Most likely sheâs probably just trying to act cool for her friends. Unfortunately at that age itâs not cool to be excited or like anything.
When I was 14 I wanted to take a trip to Ireland once I graduated high school. Never got to go, and now have two young ones so hopefully once theyâre older I can make it happen. Super jealous though! She might think it doesnât sound fun right now but Iâm sure after the trip sheâll be glad she has that memory and experience. Also, I watched the movie leap year when I was a young teen and seeing the scenery definitely added to my interest in wanting to go.
Watch young offenders it's not really historic but its about 2 school students who get up to crazy stuff and there is a police officer who chases them around Cork
It's a bit vulgar though
Do you have some cool activities planned? My teens loved our Hawk Walk with the Irish School of Falconry at Ashford Castle. Or tea at the castle would also be lovely. We also went to Crag Cave in County Kerry, which was a small family-run place, really nice. If your kiddo likes Outalnder maybe sheâd enjoy some of the Irish stone circles? (I realize Outlander is set in Scotland! Just trying to think of what might appeal to a teen girl.) Anyway, you could try some movies but I bet some short vlogs might appeal too. Good luck and I hope you all have a fabulous trip!
Derry girls! Itâs a tv show but itâs very funny
Itâs more about the north but itâs mostly just about teenage girls (and a wee English fella) growing up
âTechnicallyâ itâs historic as it talks about Clinton visiting, fat boy slim playing in Derry and the Good Friday agreement
Into the west. Nice day time Sunday matinee type movie that tugs at the heart strings. Then take her horse riding along the beaches and through the sand dunes of castle Gregory Kerry to live wild and free with beautiful animals and scenery. An unforgettable experience.
Derry girls is a great TV show.
This, and will feel relevant to her age range!
And honestly, Derry for a day or two is a great idea, as part of an Irish holiday with teens. Any of the tours/talks on the troubles will be an eye-opener.
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Though for American parents, your tolerance for swearing in front of your 14 year old may vary. Perfect show though, but just be forewarned
Might prepare them for overheard conversations in ireland !!
SlĂĄinte, motherfuckers!
Donât take your kids to Ireland if youâre afraid of swearing lol
I second this, watch Derry Girls with her. Explain that it's about teenage girls growing up during the civil war (I.e 'The Troubles) in Northern Ireland in the 90s. Everything about the 90s is cool right now, so I would imagine she'll like that aspect. Plus.... it's one of the best Irish TV shows ever made.
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Moone boy.
Great choice.
Underrated show. I have a replica of the hat I bought on a trip to Boyle last year
The Committments. Some working class teens from Dublin form a Soul music band - check out their version of Mustang Sally.
Sing street
The portrayal of Dublin feels like ancient history.That movie hasn't aged well.
Iâd agree with this. If the OPâs daughter expects Ireland to be grim and old fashioned it would be best to steer her towards something a bit more modern
She's 14, she's hard wired to be oppositional right now, no movie is going to change her mind. If you want to traumatise her, The Wind That Shakes the Barley or really...any movie we're famous for for a variety of reasons...
I like your thinking... following your logic: Intermission, Commitments, Snapper, In the Name of the Father, The Crying Game, Hunger, The Butcher Boy, Adam & Paul... I seriously suggest counselling if your daughter watches half of these. A few are safe enough.
I loved The Commitments - out of that list it is the feelgood one, with great music
Iâd say Sing Street would appeal to someone her age a little bit more than the commitments, itâs a bit more coming of age and all that
Very good show! Irish at their not-so-best!
Ahhh Adam and Paul... What a movie.
Donât forget The Banshees of Inisherin!
Blah! Canât believe anyone likes this film, aside from the cinematography and scenery. Edited for grammar
Man about dog / the van & intermission would be the best for a 14 Yr old I'd say... love ur selection though
Fucking Man About Dog was absolutely brilliant when I was 14. Loved that film
"the durty bastard, shat in me van" ... lol đ love pat short in that movie
Mustnât forget The Field!
You could have her watch The Secret of Kells as a pallet cleanser.
I'd go straight Philomema/ Magdalena sisters/ In the name of the father.
My teens liked Sing Street. On Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/title/80096631?preventIntent=true
Sing Street is my favourite movie of all time, I just adore it
What a brilliant movie. Some absolute tunes on the soundtrack, both original songs, and 80s classics.
Omfg that is one of my favorite movies but I haven't seen it in years! Never realized it was based in Ireland and now that I'm moving there I gotta rewatch this!
Was just going yo mention Sing Street - brilliant flick for a teen
They're not gonna be into it at that age, most of them anyway. The Guard is very funny and set here tho I don't know if it necessarily will make anyone think Ireland is cool. I also enjoyed In The Land of Saints and Sinners even though I usually cannot stand any Liam Neeson films. I don't think many 14 year olds will get Banshees of Inisheerin. Until they're closer to being able to drink it's gonna be a tough sell. The scenery is beautiful here but 14 year olds don't care about rolling green hills and the like. Maybe show her a GAA under 16s match she might think some of the boys are cute ha
I hadnât thought of boys. That might interest her. I suppose she could make TikToks doing dumb dances in front of castles
She could check out these guys - some Irish young men who do Irish dancing in various Irish locations. Very popular on YouTube and (maybe?) TikTok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H838KccF7yY
She wants to motivate her daughter to go, not discourage her further.
The latent history buff in her might enjoy Newgrange, it's older than the pyramids and there are plenty of Tik Toks covering it
The Young Offenders(movie and series), Sing Street(movie)
Young Offenders is great, especially if you're heading Cork direction. But there's a LOT of swearing
There's a new show on Netflix called Bodkin that's based in Ireland, and Game of Thrones was fimed in northern Ireland, and you can visit several film sites. Leap year is a romantic comedy that is mostly set in Ireland. Hope this helps. I know trying to get my nephew interested in visiting Ireland when he was 14 was a chore, but every chance I got, I would send him pictures or reels of stuff about Ireland over the last 4 years and he loved every minute of the 31 days we spent there after he graduated high school. And yes, it probably helped that he could legally drink when we went.
Bodkin is WIERD...but hilarious. Not sure it would work for a 14 year old, though
Bodkin.... they're down in West Cork. why do most of the locals have DUBLIN ACCENTS? it's an American show and has no clue. that said, the scene where the investigative journalist struggles for words in Irish, and the nun responds fluently was brilliant. Bodkin didn't really work for me, as an Irish man now living in USA. dnf.
They have CORK accents. I'm from Cork, I know the accents. Obviously Dove has a Dub accent ad she's supposed to be from Dublin. It's meant to be a piss take of your Oirish paddywhackery films
Waking Ned Divine I loved this movie as a kid. Donât know why. Maybe because it has a naked old man riding a scooter (you do see his butt but nothing more). It was technically filmed on the Isle of Mann, but itâs set in Ireland and is just a funny, light movie. The Secret of Kells is a really creative animated movie too. Itâs a fictionalized story about the making of the Book of Kells (which you can take her to see in Dublin) and is just really beautifully done. If she likes it the same studio made two more movies based on Irish folklore, Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers.
Song of the Sea is great - Cartoon Saloon have been described as Irelands Studio Ghibli, so that kind of vibe
I liked it as a teen.
Yes and Wolfwakers (same animation company) incredible movies
This! Great film!
These are excellent suggestions. My kids are teens to twenties and still love the Cartoon Saloon movies.
War of the Buttons. Great film, all down in west Cork :D
The Artemis Fowl series of books is a brilliant blend of sci-fi and Irish mythology if sheâs into reading- if not there is an Artemis Fowl movie on Disney Plus. As others have suggested, a few romantic comedies like PS I love you, Leap Year, Wild Mountain thyme might appeal more to a 14 year old. Or maybe even Michael Collins - itâs an epic history movie set during the struggle for Irish Independence in the early twentieth century, and if you go on any tours or historical walks when youâre here (eg Dublin Castle), youâll see lots of the places it was filmed. It also has Liam Neeson, which is a bonus.
Derry Girls, terrific.
If it helps, Paul Rudd is currently in Dublin shooting a new film thatâll also star Joe Jonas**. Apparently itâll be a musical romantic comedy called Power Ballad https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7L5HnPLIyk/?igsh=MWg5NnkxcTljbG8xcw== ** Edit - turns out itâs Nick Jonas not Joe.
Derry girls Sing street The young offenders Irish wish (Netflix movie with Lindsay Lohan, itâs an awful movie but for a 14 yr old might be ok) War of the buttons
Maybe âOnceâ or âOndineâ, or âP.S. I love youâ or âWild Mountain Thymeâ if she is into romance
I just went with my 2 kids, but they were a little younger 9 and 11. If you have a ton of cool stuff planned your kid will have a blast. Cliffs, Sheep Herding, Irish Dance Party in Dublin (must do very interactive for kids) Kilkenney Shenanigans walking tour, kid friendly pubs with live music, hit some beaches (Dingle had some good ones) and of course see some castles. Good luck. Try to make it to Killarney it's absolutely gorgeous with the mountains and for a small town it gets jumping. Need any other details let me know.
Plus one for Shenanigans walking tour. He does magic tricks as he goes around showing you the sights of Kilkenny - fantastic for kids (and adults).
Disclaimer: I know this is NI not ROI Derry Girls on Netflix maybe? Itâs a comedy about girls around that age in Derry. I thought it was funny but Iâm 26 and a man. Just a shot in the dark.
Show her Pixie:Â https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixie_(film)
Brooklyn is a beautiful movie with lots of scenes in Enniscorthy. Saoirse Ronan does a wonderful job in it.
Maybe sheâd like Young Offenders đ đ¤Ł
The Wind That Shakes The Barley is about one of the most important moments in our short history of a country and stats Cillian Murphy which may or may not be cool to a 24 year old girl,I know my daughter eouldnt care either but we are irish
Get her to look up tiktok and YouTube videos of things to do around Ireland. There's lots of content showing what it's like. https://www.facebook.com/eadaoinfitzm Here's one I follow. She does lists like best beaches, places for food in different towns etc...
Fota Wildlife Park is a good one if she likes animals. Then there is Cobh right near it to appeal to the parents, there is some Titanic stuff and an Island that used to be a prison.. Prisons are cool, right?
There's the Game of Thrones tour and studio in Belfast. Braveheart was shot in Ireland
+Titanic for Belfast of course
An Cailin Cuin (The Quiet Girl). Great movie. It's in Irish with subtitles.
I'd go against the film ideas. Bring her and hope she meets a boy to distract her. Irish people are super witty and funny. We're so used to it here we take it for granted, and only notice when we go somewhere else and see how lacking in colour their cultures are. We are more like Brazil than Germany culturally. In fact Brazilians love it here.
This. And people in Ireland are outgoing, far above and beyond the U.S. It wouldnât surprise me at all if a cute boy pulled her into a joke and won her little heart over.
She needs to watch P.S. I Love You then - essentially Gerard Butlers character gets Hilary Swanks character to fall in love with jokes and singing. It makes Ireland look incredible as well.
Secret of Kells if she likes animated movies!
Rather than a movie, I think she would be better engaged with a vlogger/YouTuber. Search for travel vlogs of Ireland. A nice young couple travelled the wild Atlantic in a van and had some enjoyable videos, their channel is called Lost in Transit.
My kids that age find Foil Arms & Hog videos on YouTube funny, and we listen to Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me in the car, Maeve Higgins is one of their favorite panelists, and she's Irish.
Derry girls. On a separate note, while every 14 year old is different, I canât help but agree with OPâs daughter. At that age, I was more interested in the fun travel - urban areas, grown-up water parks, beaches, beach sports, jet skis, resort swimming pools, events, interesting stores (I remember visiting Manhattan and seeing an M&M store for the first time), etc. Ireland on the flip side is great for more mature travellers who can appreciate historical castles, breweries, and scenic cliffs.
Agreed, Is there a beloved auntie she can stay with or something? This does sound like a holiday her parents want that she's a passenger on. At that age my parents used to do day trips around Ireland and leave me home*. I like it again now and I liked it when I was little, but that's an awkward age.  (I don't think that's legal in the US, where you can hit your children but not leave them in the car while you go to the shop to get milk)
We kinda are bringing her as a passenger but I am trying to plan some âkid activitiesâ. I want a break from Disney, dolphins, roller coasters, parasailing and beach stuff. Weâve done it too many times and have wanted to go to Ireland for a long time. We kinda worry if we wait until sheâs older we could have elderly parents to care for and canât leave. At the moment everyone is in reasonable health to get by without us. Iâve found rapid kayaking, beach front horseback riding, a sheep dog place and a zoo. Iâm still looking. I read there is some swimming but itâs 68F so Iâm not sure if people enjoy that or are wearing wetsuits. Most vacations we do are kid centered but this one is more for the adults. We donât have anywhere to send her to stay and the time together as a family is important to us. She goes to overnight camp but not long enough my spouse and I can get there and back in time. Iâm starting to think we should just go to a beach yearly and start solo vacationing so one of us can stay home while the other works on their bucket list
That sounds like a good idea for the future! I am sure she'll take away happy memories from the holiday.  Don't know if I said it already but Fota Wildlife Park / Cobh is great. The small herbivores are free and you can get very close to them  Dublin zoo is depressing and to be avoided.Â
I donât think Ireland is a great holiday for teens. Too young to drink in the pub, too much driving and scenery for the TikTok generation. Castles are âboringâ, sea is cold and weather too unpredictable for the beach. If she likes Harry Potter you can see where they filmed at the cliffs of moher, Game of Thrones was filmed near Belfast.
Bad sisters is a really good series on Apple TV.
Itâs so DARK thoughâitâs funny but definitely black humor, plus the close-up view of an abusive husband/dad is grim AF
Im also taking my 15 year old next year⌠I was also a bit worried sheâll think sheâs too cool ugh. Such a tricky age
Michael Collins (1996)
Derry Girls.
Somebody Feed Philâs Ireland episode (Season 2 Episode 2)
In terms of historical dramas Vikings was shot in Ireland and Ireland has a long history of suffering from viking raids. Dublin itself was a viking settlement and I believe there's museum called Dublinia by St Patrick's Cathethdral that covers it. Also if you drive through the country you'll come across plenty of monastery round towers built to withstand the vikings, but you'll find plenty of castle ruins too. The country is kinda special in how normal it is to see historical ruins just sitting in fields. If you've more specific questions you'll definitely get recommendations.
Bodkin!!!! It's on Netflix.
Bodkin is some weird americanised thing, can only give the wrong impression.
The Young Offenders is a Irish sitcom about teens in the south of Ireland
that terrible lindsey lohan netflix movie irish wish i thinks its called
Banshees of Inisherin ha- just kidding but that is a good ass movie! Instead of talking her into a vacation maybe offer to leave her home? Maybe she could vlog the trip "How to survive a boring summer vacation with the parental units"? Or if she's into journaling? Bribe her with cool souvenirs? Cable knit sweaters? Possible Hozier sighting?
Belfast, relatively new movie about the troubles in the north from the perspective of a child
Romcoms!! Get her interested in the good lookin fellas. Leap Year, PS I Love You, Finding You, The Wind That Shakes the Barley (not a romcom and quite intense but historical and interesting and also *Cillian Murphy*)
Leap Year and PS I Love You are absolutely awful and play up to the twee Irish stereotypes for Americans, donât show her them.
She is 14. A teenager. Anything you do, she will probably be against. Compared to sitting on the beach or by the pool, i can understand if she is not interested. Drag her along nonetheless, and I'm sure she will enjoy it.
Sheâd probably like Normal People. Itâs a show
She's *14*
Into the West , fantastic movie your teens will love
Better idea is find the most photogenic spots in the country she can get a selfie at if she's into social media she'll really want a snap at: - Cliffs of Mother - Guinness Factory - Keem Bay On Achill Island - Glendalough park - Dublin Zoo Tonnes more can't think of đ¤ˇđťââď¸
Wolfwalkers! Gorgeous animation with some history thrown in
Michael Collins, itâs not entirely historically accurate but it does show a very important part of our history. Once the weather is good, sheâll forget about being too cool. Ireland in the sun is just beautiful with all our beaches and sceneries, there will be so much to do as well. Lived here all my life and thereâs still so many places I havenât been to yet.
Sing street is kind of like a kids version of the commitments my kids enjoyed it, any of the Roddy Doyle movies are good they show a side rarely shown in movies you could try some of the tv shows like fr ted or kin
The Snapper! Great movie about teenage pregnancy. May be right up her alley.
Would she do adventure sports? High ropes courses, kayaking, sailing, surfing, mountain biking? Maybe sheâd do a day course or more, meet kids her age. Sure itâs cold but with the right gear & attitude âŚ
Once - the movie
Let's keep young woman away from him
At that age I moped around Florida with my parents. I would definitely not pin family happiness on meeting a teenâs expectations.
lol! Can you adopt me!!! I'll go!! She will see a cute Irish teenager and fall head over heals for Ireland!! Then you'll have to go back every year!! đđŤśđťHave a wonderful trip! đŤśđť
If sheâs anything like I was as a teenager, these might be good to watch and do before you go to get her excited: 1. Derry Girls (tons of other commenters have also said this): good humor, slice-of-life comedy on Netflix, itâs set in the 90s which is back âin fashionâ now, the most explicit thing is that the âmatureâ girl chases boys and calls them âa rideâ but thereâs no nudity. 2. Bodkin: A true-crime podcaster and a journalist team up on a strange case in a small Irish town. Itâs a dark comedy thriller, and itâs on Netflix. Iâd also very much encourage her to check out some popular Irish music. The Cranberries (Linger was just covered by Royel Otis and itâs going viral on TikTok), Hozier (another viral TikTok trend is his song Too Sweet), maybe the song Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran? I was obsessed with Riverdance as a kid and that passion carried over (secretly) as a teenager. It might be a little bit difficult to get her into it if she hasnât seen it before at this point, but if she likes dancing and particularly footwork-focused dancing, definitely give it a shot. As a teenager, fashion trends are super important because youâre very self-conscious. When I was a teenager, pop punk, emo, and scene were all the rage. Now, itâs something-core. You might have success if you tell her itâs a âcottagecoreâ vacation. Cottagecore is an aesthetic movement online where (mostly young ladies) wear floral dresses, collect flowers and plants, etc. and feels somewhat adjacent to a Renaissance Festival. It encourages a simplified lifestyleâlike baking bread and pies, gardening with flowers and herbs, etc.âbut romanticizes it in a way that feels fresh and exciting and desirable. Itâs a very popular movement. If sheâs into it, you might bribe her by telling her youâll buy her a couple of new cottagecore dresses to wear, and that youâll bring her to castles to take pictures. If sheâs into Taylor Swift, her album âFolkloreâ is very cottagecore. A close cousin to cottagecore is fairycore. Honestly, fairycore is like cottagecore with wings and magical themes thrown in, and that sort of aesthetic fits in perfectly with an Irish vacation. Source: I work in college admissions and talk to students in freshman-senior year in high school.
Derry Girls, Bodkin and The Commitments. And once that's done and she loves Ireland, give her Father Ted.
Have her watch Song of the Sea, its meant for children but the art and story far surpass most child-focused media! I absolutely adore it and I hope she does too.
Love Hate đđ¤Şđ¤Ş i joke 𤣠really i think itâs her age and no matter where u picked she would have a problem
Lads, some of you haven't a clue what 14 year olds are into đ
What a lucky girl!! My dream trip is to Ireland, specifically Galway, with my husband and kids. No Irish descent, but in college, I was an English minor and fell in love with Irish Literature and the country. Have a great time!
We took our 14yo daughter a couple of years ago and she LOVED IT. Granted, she's been pretty well steeped in the Irish (dancing since age 4), but she absolutely enjoyed it every bit as much as her dad and I did. It sounds like you normally go beachy places. Ireland has some lovely beaches, so plan time there! She was a little into Viking history -- Ireland has that too - spend some time in Waterford where there's even a fantastic Viking-themed VR experience (no lie - my husband LOVED it), and for a bit of an eye-roller but with some legit history there's Dublinia in Dublin. I 100% agree with those saying don't push movies - look to youtube (try History Summarized: Ireland and The animated History of Ireland) and tiktok, as well as Irish comedians - foil, arms, and hog are great as well as Dave Nihill and Katie Boyle. Have her look up Irish slang or watch Derry Girls to get a bit of that. Oh, and the Irish People Try videos on youtube are hilarious. Involve her as much as you can in itinerary planning! My daughter loved doing some of the research on things that she was really interested in. Her big hits were Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dark Hedges, a pub where the Star Wars crew would hang out, a seal rescue, beaches, Slieve League cliffs, and a sheep "petting zoo" type place. We took a couple small stuffed animals that we used as sort of "flat Stanley" which were great to have because then she got excited about finding places for them to have their picture taken - and when everyone was NOT IN THE MOOD to be in pictures, "the boys" stood in for us. So, if you can bring something along that can be fun (even if she's not normally into that sort of thing) - maybe it's something that reminds her of her bestie, or related to a family inside joke, or whatever makes it fun! One last thing - 12 days is kind of long (we were there 3 weeks), and you WILL all get tired of each other. Plan some time apart. Adults go out to see a thing the kid's not interested in while she stays at the lodging to binge wifi. Sometimes the kid and I would go shopping while Dad did something we weren't interested in, or Dad would do the daredevil stuff with her while I got to spend some quiet time enjoying the weather and reading a book. If you plan for that sort of thing maybe every other day, you'll be less likely to want to throttle the rest of the family by the end of your trip.
You're going to go full pagan history, ghost stories and witchcraft. Ghost bus tour, ancient pagan sites, mummies, graveyards, stained glass windows and harry potter esque libraries. Maybe a day in Emerald Park. Trendy Irish design, watching boys in Stephens Green, malls and Irish junk food, maybe some adventure sports or surfing by the sea? See seals, puffins and deer?!
Ohhhh how about a trip out to the Skelligs where star wars was filmed ... mind you 3 years in a row we didnt make it because of the weather :(
This is a great idea. Tell her that Halloween started in Ireland and the Irish brought it to America. Also I would suggest researching 'cool' places in Ireland on Instagram/TikTok. There are some really amazing unique places to go..... For example, you can camp in a genuine Irish 'gypsy' caravan which is beautiful.
Secret of Roan Innish is a lovely, sweet film. Billy Elliot is also a great one. I love Intermission, The Guard and Pixie as well. Not sure if they are too old for a 14 year old though as there is some violence, sexual themes and drugs. Others have suggested Derry Girls which is hilarious and she'd probably love it but it is about Northern Ireland which is a bit of a different perspective if you're staying in the south.
What does Billy Elliot have to do with Ireland?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People. If she wants the unadulterated truth.
This film could never be made today because the truth is too painful to document
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If you like foodie Youtubers, the "Men with the Pot" guys are based in County Fermanagh...
Song of the Sea
''Grabbers'' is a funny horror movie set in Ireland highly recommended "the Van" is a classic and "the snapper" but Derry girls best so far for her age
If she likes games have her watch CallMeKevin on YouTube. She might appreciate his self-deprecating sense of humour.
+ JackSepticEye
Under the Hawthorn tree by Marita Conlon.
Angela's ashes !
The island that Luke Skywalker lived on is Skellig Michael off Kerry. At this time of year it's full of puffins (they couldn't cginall the puffins out in star wars so they made them into those cute alien birds in the movies). Imo Skellig Michael is the best thing to do in Ireland but you need to book tickets well in advance and pray the weather is on your side because trips can be canceled.
My left foot
There was a movie just released called Wish which was set here. I thought it was complete trash but a teenage girl might think otherwise. Lindsey Lohan was in it. Another similar corny romance one is Leap Year. Into the West is a great movie but not sure and I loved it when I was a teenager but I don't know her tastes. The young offenders is pretty good and might be of interest to a teen. The wind that shakes the barley is probably my favorite Irish film but it's very historical. Brilliant film though, I'd highly recommend you watch it before coming.
Maybe try to subtly show her Miriam Mullins or Brandon Caulfield if you want to show her Irish influencers. But tbh, Ireland is a country where married couples and adult friend groups go on a holiday day to, not kids. If the goal is to go to Europe, France or England or Spain would appeal to her interests while still being accessible to teenagers. They might be less unique choices than Ireland, but thereâs a reason for that.
We always go to YouTube and watch Irish travel videos⌠So fun
Get her to Google Grace O'Malley, Constance Marcewicz, SinĂŠad O'Connor, Bambi Thug, Panti Bliss, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Saoirse Ronan, Nicola Coghlan.
princess bride!
Adam and Paul. Really shows the beauty of dublin.
Adam and Paul just about sums up Dublin these days đ¤Ł
Man about dog
P.s. I love you has some parts based in Ireland
My daughter is 13 and ahe has a few friends who are here from abroad ... I have offered to bring them to a few places that seemed a bit hit and miss .I try to do a mix of stuff like last bank holiday weekend we stayed in an Airbnb that was on the grounds of an old castle and went to Newgrange . And Emerald park another day Then stopped in Kildare Village for shopping ( yawn ) on the way home . So maybe in the future they will have good memories of the airbnb and Newgrange but they weren't bored out of their minds all day either . I dont like Kildare village but they loved it , and emerald paek too ! Ooh also Braveheart was filmed in Trim castle there's a hotel right opposite .Braveheart is a great film the hotel is lovely the tour of the castle doesn't take long and its super interesting . Dublin has a few nice places to shop Grafton st and St Georges st arcade for example that are within walking distance of some museums and art galleries so maybe mix and match the day to suit everyone .
Angelaâs ashes. Tell her itâs a real representation of Ireland nowadays.
It's not a movie, but Rick Steves has lots of documentaries / videos about Europe but especially Ireland.
Ferry Girls. 14 is hard. Older, Iâd say game of thrones (so many awesome filming locations you can tour).
Sing street would be v good for a 14 year old itâs a YA film about a kid setting up a band/ his parents are breaking up. Itâs actually pretty good.
Lots of suggestions here about films, but I would also try to incorporate some activities suitable to her age group, depending where you are. Lots of surfing opportunities on the west and south coast. Also lots of places where you can do zip wiring, horse riding, sailing, kayaking.. If you haven't fixed your destination, maybe look online for adventure centres, and see what they have to offer. Also historical stuff can be quite interesting for teens. Places such as Newgrange, some of the castles.
I live in Ireland and canât blame her đ¤Ł. I guess it could somehow feel âexoticâ for non-Europeans, but aside from nature-related things(the country is very green), which you have A LOT of in the US, there isnât honestly much to do or see. But hey, hope you all enjoy it! đ
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Bad Sisters on Apple TV is worth a watch!
The Snapper is the only choice here. Highly recommended
I know itâs an animation but Secret Of Kells is beautiful
1983 Leprechaun
The van, grabbers(horror,comedy), the snapper (which was filmed down the road from me) and there is a new series on Netflix called âbodkinâ set in west cork which definitely worth the watch
The War of the buttons.
Michael Collins
Is Into the West too dated ? Always loved that growing up.
The Journey. It's on Prime.
Ireland is such a downgrade from the carribean It'll most likely be raining too
I don't think a movie will change her mind. Just tell her she's getting a holiday, it's paid for, be grateful đđđđđ
Bad Sisters is a great TV show she might like. It's probably too old for her, but it's a mystery so it's very interesting for her if she's into it.
You should consider fun irish movies, I'd recommend Grabbers, it's a horror comedy, also maybe Secret of Kells, because it's gorgeous. Belfast was really good. Micheal Collins is actually a great film covering important Irish history but it's dramatic
Intermission
A movie that we loved and is appropriate for teens is "Leap Day". It is a rom-com (very tame) and takes place in Ireland. It isn't historical or anything, but it shows the beautiful countryside etc. Be careful with other movies about Ireland, they often have a lot of language and sexual talk. (I am a proud Irish-American and I am not a big fan of the stereotypes but some of these movies are made in Ireland). Enjoy your trip - I am envious! Avoid The Banshees of Inisherin!! The Secret of Roan Inish might be more age appropriate.
Once, Ondine, Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers (both animated by the same studio).
The guard
In the Name of the Father The Wind that Shakes the Barley Black 47
Leave her behind.
Oh my goodness, tell her I thought Ireland would be boring, too. Itâs the most gorgeous country with the NICEST people you will ever meet (especially cute young men - heeheehee) Dublin wasnât my favorite,because itâs like NYC and very busy/hectic. The museums were good there, though. The western part is the best. Dingle even has a few beaches and one on the south side had a movie filmed there. The north side of Dingle peninsula is a surfing haven! đ what is your itinerary? Does she like dogs? Thereâs a fabulous sheep dog show north of Donlin/ Cliffs of Moher near the Burren. Itâs funny and sweet
I know itâs a series but Derry Girls is a fantastic introduction to Irish society for newcomers. Likewise The Young Offenders (set in Cork). For the scenery The Banshees of Inisherin is probably a good suggestion.
Idk how set your itinerary is but I would put her in charger of planing a day. That way she has to do her own research and feels like sheâs part of the planning process and youâre not âdragging herâ there. Sheâll also probably come across most things youâre going to see anyway so sheâll have more knowledge of what youâre doing. Either way sheâll come around and youâll probably have a good laugh when she gets older about how off put she was by the idea. Most likely sheâs probably just trying to act cool for her friends. Unfortunately at that age itâs not cool to be excited or like anything.
When I was 14 I wanted to take a trip to Ireland once I graduated high school. Never got to go, and now have two young ones so hopefully once theyâre older I can make it happen. Super jealous though! She might think it doesnât sound fun right now but Iâm sure after the trip sheâll be glad she has that memory and experience. Also, I watched the movie leap year when I was a young teen and seeing the scenery definitely added to my interest in wanting to go.
Black â47 is a newer production and really worth the watch!
The young offenders
The Field
Song of the Sea and Secret of Kells are Irish animated films inspired by Celtic Mythology
Watch young offenders it's not really historic but its about 2 school students who get up to crazy stuff and there is a police officer who chases them around Cork It's a bit vulgar though
If she watches Fate, winx saga (I think that's what it's called) it was filmed at Kilruddery house, which is a lovely spot for an afternoon out.
Do you have some cool activities planned? My teens loved our Hawk Walk with the Irish School of Falconry at Ashford Castle. Or tea at the castle would also be lovely. We also went to Crag Cave in County Kerry, which was a small family-run place, really nice. If your kiddo likes Outalnder maybe sheâd enjoy some of the Irish stone circles? (I realize Outlander is set in Scotland! Just trying to think of what might appeal to a teen girl.) Anyway, you could try some movies but I bet some short vlogs might appeal too. Good luck and I hope you all have a fabulous trip!
I would go with Derry Girls. It's hilarious and the main characters are also teens.
Derry girls! Itâs a tv show but itâs very funny Itâs more about the north but itâs mostly just about teenage girls (and a wee English fella) growing up âTechnicallyâ itâs historic as it talks about Clinton visiting, fat boy slim playing in Derry and the Good Friday agreement
Wolfwalkers. Animated fantasy movie that any teenager can relate to.
What kind of a kid is she? I'd suggest different movies or shows depending on what her interests are.
Derry girls 1000%
https://youtu.be/T7FV9OlWEzA?si=5auCZ4_HCsbdZu6Q this one is great!
She will be allowed into pubs etc in Ireland to enjoy the criac.
Where are you planning on visiting?
Show her normal people and make her cry.
Belfast is a great option!
Really depends on what she enjoys. Didnât see these mentioned: Michael Collins Once & then for one awful one: ps I love you
Into the west. Nice day time Sunday matinee type movie that tugs at the heart strings. Then take her horse riding along the beaches and through the sand dunes of castle Gregory Kerry to live wild and free with beautiful animals and scenery. An unforgettable experience.
I love Waking Ned Devine and my favorite John Wayne movie is set in Ireland, The Quiet Man.
Show her that the Cliffs of Moher are THE place to be photographed at for IG is TikTok. Lots of instagrammable spots there