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Do the Irish like American tourists?

They're assured a warm welcome. Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.



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The Irish and the Northern Irish Generally Like Americans There has always been a great relationship between Ireland and America. Many Americans are part of the wider Irish diaspora and visiting Ireland is seen as a chance to explore their Irish heritage.

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Yes. Northern Ireland has the second lowest crime rate in Europe and our residents are well known for their warm welcome. Decades ago, during the years of civil unrest, tourists were rarely affected. Everyone can expect a safe and enjoyable holiday here.

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Galway is particularly popular with American tourists as Galway is said to be the most 'Irish' of Ireland's cities, and is one of the few urban areas where you are likely to hear Irish spoken, due to the fact the Gaeltacht area of Connemara is only a few kilometres away.

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Happiness. In general, people are pretty happy in Ireland. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Irish people gave it a 7.0 grade on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.5.

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Belfast is safe for anyone to visit, whether you are traveling solo or in a group. As mentioned before, the Belfast people are very talkative and friendly, so if you want to make friends at a bar or pub, it would be very easy to get to talk to people.

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Dublin Vs Belfast – Safety With a moderate ranking when it comes to crime rates across both Dublin and Belfast, it's fair to say that both cities are generally safe to be in. However, it is worth a mention that Dublin does have a history rooted in drug use and gang violence though it is fast cleaning up its act.

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They're assured a warm welcome. Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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Northern Ireland is the smallest and least visited country in the UK, made up of 6 counties in the northeast of Ireland. Depending on your age and outlook, you might associate Northern Ireland with its proud shipbuilding industry, its turbulent politics or its many set locations featured in Game of Thrones.

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